Chapter 1842: Counting with fingers, it is OK to get the certificate

The prince's selection of a concubine went smoothly, as the candidates had been decided long ago. Both concubines were of low birth and had gentle personalities. The emperor and the prince put a lot of thought into choosing these two people, fearing that one of them would have bad intentions.

Because of the emperor's noble status and young age, Zhou Shuren taught the emperor's eldest grandson to work in the Ministry of Revenue or in the Marquis's Mansion.

As summer approached, it began to rain more frequently. On this day, Zhou Shuren, who rarely taught the emperor's eldest grandson, was at home, and the couple enjoyed the rain at their leisure.

The conversation turned to the granddaughters, and Zhulan said, "Yudie followed Yuanbo out of the capital to take up her post. The child said everything was fine, but I don't know if she was just reporting good news and not worries."

Zhou Shuren, "You should be assured of the granddaughter you are teaching."

Zhulan couldn't help laughing when she thought of Yuanbo's thriftiness. "Yuanbo is the only one who doesn't feel bad about spending money on Yudie."

Zhou Shuren also laughed, "Yes."

Zhulan added: "Yuwen is pregnant. I heard from Suxuan that Gu Sheng treated her like an ancestor, personally serving her tea and water, and even taking a lot of time off to accompany Yuwen..."

Zhou Shuren stretched out his hand to catch the raindrops, "Among the granddaughters, Yuwen is the most relaxed and happiest one."

Among the grandsons-in-law, only Gu Sheng cares about his wife wholeheartedly. It's not that the others are bad, but they all have their own ideals and responsibilities, especially Wang Wei, the eldest grandson, who is destined to make Yu Lu worry about him all her life.

Zhulan likes Gu Sheng, her grandson-in-law, very much. He is a latecomer who has surpassed the other grandsons-in-law. "He is also capable and has managed his business well. Yuwen's wedding was unexpectedly luxurious."

Zhou Shuren also smiled, "Yes, this kid is good."

Even though he became the grandson-in-law of Marquis Zhou, Gu Sheng still followed his own plan. Not many people can keep their original intentions.

Zhulan suddenly said, "Yujiao has a student named Dong Yaya. Go ask about the Dong family."

Zhou Shuren, "Dong family?"

"Well, I heard from Shao Ting that Dong Yaya's brother didn't pick up his sister in person before, but recently he often picks her up from school."

Zhou Shuren realized, "Is he attracted to Yujiao?"

Zhulan, "Shao Ting will tell me what she sees. I haven't asked Yujiao yet. You can ask her first."

Zhou Shuren had some impression of the surname Dong. "I remember there was a person named Dong on the second list this year. Is he in the Ministry of Justice now?"

"You know? His name is Dong Liao."

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "Okay, I'll go ask around."

Zhulan said, "I thought Mingling would stay in the capital after sending Yuyi off to marry, but I didn't expect the child to follow Dong back to the south."

"Ming Ling is the eldest son of the third wife. Chang Lian didn't take him with him to teach him before, but later he was reluctant to send him back. Ming Ling also needs his father's teachings, so it's good for him to follow Chang Lian, and he can also teach Ming Hu."

Zhu Lan said quietly, "I think Chang Lian still can't let Yu Jiao get married."

Zhou Shuren was silent, "I haven't seen the third brother for some years."

Zhulan and her husband were deeply impressed by this rainy day and they still remember it clearly even ten years later.

On the same day ten years later, the imperial power changed again. No one expected that the emperor would really abdicate, and he abdicated when he was still in good health. The glorious past ended and a new glorious chapter began.

The crown prince succeeded to the throne smoothly and without any objection, the emperor's eldest grandson was made crown prince, and another eldest son was made crown prince!

This resulted in the ministers not paying attention to the few people in the emperor's harem, but instead focusing on the selection of the new crown prince and crown princess.

The imperial power changed, Zhou Shuren's title of marquis was granted by the emperor through five generations of inheritance, and the title was left to the crown prince by the emperor. Everyone could see it clearly.

Zhou Shuren attended the Emperor's enthronement ceremony today. He is over seventy years old and his back can no longer be straightened. The ceremony was so complicated that he has not stood for so long in a long time.

He was over seventy years old and was surprised that he could live beyond seventy. He was no longer the Minister of Revenue. Now he still has not successfully retired and holds the first-rank official position. After he was sixty-five, he seldom went to court. Most of the time he went to the palace to chat with the emperor. The rest of the time he was teaching the emperor's eldest grandson. No, now he is called the crown prince. He is the crown prince once the imperial edict is issued.

Zhou Shuren looked at the emperor sitting on the dragon throne. He actually became a veteran minister who had served three dynasties!

Zhou Shuren turned his head to look at Chang Lian. Chang Lian returned to the capital last year. Now Chang Lian has become the new Minister of Rites. Zhou Shuren withdrew his gaze, feeling a little dazed. He shook his head before he felt more alert.

After the ceremony, Chang Lian hurried over to support his father, and asked with concern, "Dad, are you okay?"

Zhou Shuren was not feeling well, very badly. He felt as if he had lost all his energy and spirit. This feeling made him realize that he didn't have much time left.

The prince came over and said, "Master, I have called the imperial physician."

Zhou Shuren nodded, "Thank you, Your Highness."

The prince personally supported him, and Chang Lian stepped back and followed.

Zhou Shuren could sense the prince's emotions; he had watched the child grow up and had been open with the prince over the years. He did not dare to teach his son before because there was no soil for advanced thinking in ancient times. Only after years of changes did the environment for his growth appear.

The imperial physician examined him and said, "You are tired today. You should get more rest when you go back."

Then he prescribed a lot of tonic medicine.

Zhou Shuren felt sick when he heard about tonic medicine. In the past few years, the royal family was afraid that he would die suddenly. Ping An's pulse had not been interrupted for half a month.

The prince breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I will take Master back."

Zhou Shuren waved his hand, "Your Highness has something else to do, and I, the third son of this old minister, will take you home."

The prince confirmed that his master was fine, then watched him leave.

The prince returned to the government hall, and the emperor asked about the situation, "Is Marquis Zhou okay?"

The prince said in a heavy tone, "Father, Master is already over seventy years old."

The Emperor: "Yes, you should go visit him more often."

The prince nodded, "Yes."

When Zhou Shuren returned home, he saw his wife sleeping soundly in a rocking chair. His wife had not been in good health in the past two years, so she was not required to enter the palace today. The eldest daughter-in-law brought several other daughters-in-law into the palace instead.

Zhou Shuren called out twice but got no response from his wife, so he got anxious and said, "Zhulan, Zhulan."

Zhulan opened her eyes with great effort, "I'm back."

Zhou Shuren breathed a sigh of relief, "Well, let's go back to the house and rest."

Zhu Lan shook her head, "I don't want to move. I had a feeling when you entered the palace today. Let's divide the family."

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "Okay."

He also felt that their time was running out.

Chang Lian's head was buzzing as he listened, and his voice was hoarse, "Dad, Mom, your son just came home!"

Zhou Shuren couldn't wait any longer, luckily the things for his son had already been prepared.

The next day, all the male members of the Zhou family took leave, and the girls who were married in the capital also returned.

Zhulan was in a rare state of energy. The couple sat in the main seats and looked at their offspring. Over the past ten years, the Zhou family's great-grandchildren were born one after another. The house was no longer full, so the great-grandchildren stood in the yard.

Mr. Zhou is already quite old, and except for the youngest son, the other sons have white hair on their heads.

Zhou Shuren looked at the children. The Zhou Marquis Mansion was already so huge. He pointed at the divided property and said, "The eldest son is the eldest son. According to the law, he will take 70%. The remaining 30% will be divided equally among you Changyi."

He paused and continued, "The house for the branch family has been prepared long ago. You can move out after I am gone for a hundred years."

Zhou Lao Da's eyes were red, "Dad."

Zhou Shuren waved his hands, "Everyone has to go through birth, aging, sickness and death. I'm over 70 and I've experienced what I should have experienced and enjoyed the glory I should have enjoyed. Now that you've all become successful, I have no regrets."

Zhou Lao Da and his friends wiped their tears. They knew that their father, who had always protected them from the wind and rain, had completely given up on them.

Zhulan had a lot of private property, which did not need to be distributed according to the law. Her sons and daughters divided 70% equally, the remaining 30% was given to her grandchildren, and some was given to her great-grandchildren.

Zhu Lan said, "We won't need extravagant burial objects a hundred years from now. Your father and I have already prepared them. You must keep the things I leave for you well. They will be your wealth in the future."

Once these words were spoken, it was like a will. Xuemei and Xuehan were crying so hard that they couldn't speak, and the same thing happened to Li's daughters-in-law.

Zhulan and her husband looked at each other. They felt the passing of life, and this feeling was too obvious.

Zhou Shuren took out another booklet and handed it to his eldest son, "Changli, you are the eldest. This is the last thing Dad will give me. I hope you can remember it and discipline our descendants."

Boss Zhou took it and cried, "Son will never let you down."

Zhou Shuren looked at Chang Yi again, "You have a legitimate background on your own. I am proud of you."

Chang Yisha said in a hoarse voice, "Dad, your son will make you proud."

Zhou Shuren said "good" repeatedly, and then looked at Chang Lian, "You are the highest-ranking official in the family. You have been away for many years and no longer need my guidance. I will give you four words: retreat when it is time to retreat."

Chang Lian: "Yes, my son will keep it in mind."

Zhou Shuren looked at his fourth son and said, "You probably won't be able to leave the Imperial Academy. This is a good thing."

Changzhi's eyes were red. "Dad, I'm sorry for making you worry."

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "You understand everything. Except for being particularly brave sometimes, you don't have to worry about anything else."

After saying that, he looked at his youngest son again. It was a good thing for his youngest son to have a high starting point, but it was also a burden. He rose to the fourth rank in ten years. "I know you are smart, but I am most worried about you."

Changzhong sniffed, "Dad, I won't let you down."

Zhou Shuren took out the last booklet and said, "I'll give this to you. Please read it more in the future."

Changzhong took it with both hands, "Yes."

Zhou Shuren looked at his grandsons again. Unfortunately, the eldest grandson was an official outside. The Zhou Mansion was already glorious enough. Zhou Shuren stood up and said, "I hope you will keep your original intentions. If anyone breaks the family rules, he will be expelled from the family."

"Remember the teachings."

Zhou Shuren sat down again and thought to himself that it was good for him to die now, as it would help reduce the heat in Zhou Hou Mansion and avoid the disputes among the Crown Princess.

Zhou Shuren looked at his two sons-in-law again, "I, as an old father, can no longer protect my daughter. If you treat my daughter badly, I will settle the score with you."

Rongchuan and Jiang Sheng were unwilling to let their wives suffer, and their eyes were already blurred with tears.

Zhulan was not as energetic as Shuren. She had just whispered instructions to several daughters-in-law and daughters-in-law.

Zhulan looked at Lu Jiaqing and Linxi. Who would have thought that they would become husband and wife? Then she looked at Yujiao and Dong Liao. At first, Yujiao disliked Dong Liao's domineering nature, but in the end, their fate was doomed.

Feeling a little regretful that she couldn't see her eldest grandchildren, Zhulan looked at the chubby Ming Jing, then at Ming Ling and Ming Feng. The corners of her mouth curled up, and then she suddenly lost her energy and closed her eyes silently.

Li was the first to discover it, crying, "Mom, Mom."

Zhou Shuren turned around suddenly and stretched out his hand tremblingly, but Zhulan had stopped breathing. Zhou Shuren widened his eyes and then fell down.

The situation got chaotic. Zhou Laoda's hands were out of control. He slapped himself several times before he calmed down. He touched the man and cried, "Dad, Dad!"

However, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren looked at each other in the state of souls. Zhulan curled her lips and said, "After so many years, you are still so young!"

Zhou Shuren also laughed, "It seems that my true appearance has returned. How is your husband handsome?"

Zhu Lan curled her lips, "What about me?"

"pretty."

"You're handsome too."

Then the two of them were silent. They were confused. After death, would the soul go to the underworld? In the end, there was nothing, and they did not dissipate.

Zhou Shuren reached out and held his wife's hand tightly. The two of them looked at the chaos in the room. The whole Zhou Mansion was filled with crying, and several of Zhou's elder brothers were wailing loudly.

Zhulan was in spirit state and her eyes could not turn red. She could only watch silently, her heart filled with reluctance to leave the children.

Zhou Shuren wasn't much better either, after all, they had been friends for many years!

Finally, Boss Zhou acted like a big boss and changed his father's clothes himself, while Mrs. Li took her younger siblings to change their mother's clothes.

Everything was prepared long ago, and the cemetery was built long ago.

When the prince received the news, the emperor and the prince came to the marquis's mansion together. The prince had deep feelings for Zhou Shuren and his eyes were tearful when he saw the body.

The emperor took a deep breath and called over Prince Zhou to ask why Marquis Zhou left suddenly.

Changli sniffed, "Today my parents are going to separate from the family. When they did, they left a will. It seems like they want to leave."

The retired emperor saw the prince holding several books in his arms and heard that they were the last books Zhou Shuren left for the prince.

Zhou Shuren and Zhulan watched their funerals with their own eyes. Zhou Shuren said quietly, "I have done a lot of good deeds, so why didn't there appear any unusual signs when I passed away?"

Zhu Lan was speechless, "You think too much."

Their funerals were very grand. Although there was no emperor to see them off, there were still people who cried for them. Those who cried for Zhulan were all women. The status of women has improved rapidly in the past ten years.

Originally, Zhou Shuren and his wife were supposed to be buried in Zhoujia Village, and the cemetery had been built. However, the royal family did something and secretly built a cemetery for Zhou Shuren, and it was near the tomb of the retired emperor!

Zhou Shuren, "."

Bamboo orchid, "."

What a surprise! They have no news at all.

The prince was dumbfounded. The emperor didn't even tell the emperor, let alone his grandson.

In the end, Boss Zhou was confused and realized that Zhoujia Village was just a cenotaph. The burial objects prepared by his parents could not be sent back, so they had to be prepared again.

All the benefits that Zhou Shuren and his wife brought to the family were witnessed by their grandchildren.

Now that the funeral was over, they hadn't left yet. Zhou Shuren said, "We won't stay here forever!"

Zhulan, "No way!"

As a result, day after day passed, the two still did not leave, they often went to the palace, and when Zhou Shuren heard the retired emperor and the emperor talking about the two of them, he realized that the retired emperor had been visited in his dreams.

They also followed their children and grandchildren back to their hometown. The Dingyous in Changyi were worried. After returning to their hometown and staying away from the officialdom, the sons who held official positions became more peaceful. Their greatest hobby was to go to their cenotaphs and talk about their inner feelings whenever they had nothing to do.

When they felt bored staying there, they returned to the capital and even followed the retired emperor on a private visit. Then the retired emperor was no longer willing to stay in the palace and his days among the people were very exciting.

Zhulan and her husband regretted not having had a good look at the Zhang Dynasty's territory. They followed the emperor to many places.

On the anniversary, they still did not leave, and they also felt that it was good to follow the emperor.

The third anniversary is coming soon. They have already toured the whole country, no, it should be said that the world. Who would have thought that the emperor would be brave enough to sail on the ship!

They also followed the emperor to meet Jiang Ping and Jiang An, both of whom were very nice.

By the third anniversary, they had some feelings. They knew the emperor's arrangements for his sons, so they had nothing to worry about and just waited for the third anniversary.

Sure enough, on the night of the third anniversary, they saw twinkling lights, and seemed to see many people bowing to them in gratitude. They also saw Zhang Yu, the founding emperor of the Zhang Dynasty and the eternal emperor in Zhou Shuren's heart.

Zhang Yu smiled and pointed without saying anything, and all the light spots gathered together. Zhou Shuren and Zhulan were wrapped in the light spots. They closed their eyes and heard a thank you, and then they lost consciousness.

When she regained consciousness, Zhulan sat up suddenly. The room was so familiar. This was her home. She then touched her head and found no injuries at all. She took out her cell phone and her eyes widened. She had returned to two days before the accident. She remembered something and got out of bed quickly. She heard the doorbell before she reached the door.

Zhulan's heart was pounding. She opened the door and was hugged. Her voice was trembling, "We, we are back."

Zhou Shuren: "Yes, we are back."

Only when he hugged his wife did he feel the reality: they were back!

Zhulan burst into tears, "I'm not worried about anything, but why do I feel so empty? I miss my children."

Zhou Shuren's eyes also turned red. "I will accompany you in the future. We will be together forever."

Zhulan didn't know how long she had been crying. Her eyes were almost closed. She spoke in a nasal voice, "I'm much better."

Zhou Shuren had already taken the opportunity to go back home and took out his household registration booklet and ID card. "I just went back to get them. I calculated that today is a good day to get the certificate. What do you think?"

Bamboo orchid, "."

She doesn't think it's possible to get a marriage certificate so easily!

It is officially finished today. From 2019 to 2022, I wrote down what was in my mind word by word, with my ideas bit by bit. This is the first time I write classical Chinese, so there are many shortcomings. Thank you all for your tolerance. My later updates made everyone want to mail razor blades, and I also wanted to hit myself. I would like to say sorry to everyone who is waiting for updates!

This ancient Chinese literature has taken up too much of my efforts. I cried many times while writing it. I was moved and sad for the characters I created. Today I have officially finished it. I will not write a sequel, so let the rest of the story develop on its own!

I would like to thank everyone who tolerates me, thank you for your encouragement and support. Although I don’t talk, I will read everyone’s messages, because it is because of you that I can constantly enrich myself and make up for my shortcomings. Thank you again!

After several years of hard work, I will take a break for a few days. Every book is my child. I am reluctant to finish it today, but I know that the story should come to an end. Now I feel empty in my heart and I need to take a break.

As for the new article, it will still be in classical Chinese, and I will try to start writing it sooner after the New Year~

I hope you will try other types. I think you need to wait.

Finally, I would like to thank everyone again, and also thank all the characters I created for their love. I sincerely thank everyone, and I would like to wish everyone a happy new year in advance.

(End of this chapter)