Chapter 1140 Partners

Time passed slowly, and the palace examination was over. When Changzhi left the palace gate, he saw his father standing under the carriage and ran over quickly, "Dad, why are you here?"

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "Dad will take you home."

Changzhi felt his father's love, "Dad, you work hard every day, and your son can go back by himself."

Zhou Shuren was a little dazed. The child he had just arrived was already able to take care of himself. "I didn't pick up your third brother last time. Dad can't miss you when you're here."

Changzhi grinned. He thought he would have to write a letter to show off to his third brother when he got home. But he was a little nervous because his father personally picked him up and dropped him off. He felt so sorry for his father if he didn't do well in the exam.

Mingshan also came out at this time. Mingshan followed his parents back from outside the family. This time, he felt the goodness of the family, especially the pillar of the family. If it weren't for his uncle, he would have failed this time. "Uncle."

Zhou Shuren didn't ask how the exam went. "Let's go back. We have prepared a hot pot at home. Let's go back and have some mutton hot pot."

Changzhi was a little hungry, "Dad, let's get on the carriage."

In the evening, after the Zhou family had dinner, each family went home.

First wife, Li was thinking, "Do you think the fourth son can pass the imperial examination and become the top scholar?"

Boss Zhou said sternly, "Don't mention this in front of the fourth child. The fourth child has been the best student since he was young, and he is very proud."

Li rolled her eyes and said, "Do you think I'm stupid? I didn't get first place in the exam twice. How could I be so upset? Isn't this what I'm looking forward to?"

Boss Zhou said in a low voice: "I feel it's suspenseful. I've been to the teahouse quite a lot these days, and everyone is betting on Master Liu Song."

Li lowered her voice, "Isn't it because Master Liu was the younger brother of the Crown Prince's concubine that he won first place in the last Spring Examination?"

This really shocked Boss Zhou, and he covered his wife's mouth with his hand, "You dare to say anything with this mouth."

Li knew she was wrong, so she motioned for the head of the household to take his hand away. She then said unconvincedly, "I don't believe no one has thought of this before."

Boss Zhou cleared his throat. It was true, but he didn't dare to comment on it. He was just feeling sour grapes because he couldn't eat them. "You have a lock on your mouth. Don't say anything bad."

"Okay, okay, I won't tell you. I'm only telling you this."

Boss Zhou snorted, "Don't you know what's going on in our family?"

Li shut up completely and changed the subject, "Hey, I miss my parents a little bit."

Boss Zhou, "Wait for Mingyun to take the exam, and then we'll go back together."

"Um."

In the second house, Zhao and Changyi were also mumbling. It was a rare day for Changyi not to study. "I specifically asked Wu Ming. Wu Ming had met the young master of the Liu family. Wu Ming praised him and said that the young master of the Liu family was talented."

Zhao, "Don't tell the fourth brother."

She remembered that the fourth brother always hung the top scholar at the very edge.

Chang Yi, "Did I say that? I dare not say it. In fact, I think it's good that the fourth child didn't pass the exam. It's better for people to experience more setbacks. Don't you think the fourth child has it too easy?"

The fourth child in this family is so lucky that he feels emotional. He has a good marriage and everything goes smoothly. Even his children are so blessed, which makes him envious.

Zhao thought, "It really is so smooth."

Chang Yi, "The third child is not as smooth as the fourth child. In fact, the third child is resilient, and the fourth child is far behind!"

My fourth younger brother is the most handsome man in the family.

In the fourth room, Chang Yi had finished his exams and was no longer worried about him. He lay down and went to sleep. This made Su Xuan particularly anxious. She felt so suffocated these days that she didn't even dare to breathe.

Su Xuan saw her husband fall asleep as soon as he touched the pillow, and chuckled softly, feeling glad that he could still sleep.

The next day, Mingyun had a day off. He chatted with his fourth uncle at home and asked him some questions he didn't understand.

Ming Teng made an appointment with Ran Xun to go to the teahouse, and also brought Ming Rui along.

Ran Xun held the silver in his hand, Ming Rui was dumbfounded, "You want to bet?"

You are so daring, you deserve a beating!

Ran Xun said, "There are many people betting, and I won't make a difference."

Mingrui also knew that these young masters in the capital were never afraid of trouble and would always make a fuss every time. The bets were not much, so no one really cared and they just joined in the fun.

Then, Ran Xun suppressed Master Liu Song and urged Ming Teng to join in the fun.

Ming Teng and Ming Rui looked at each other. Ming Teng came to watch the fun and really didn't want to place a bet. "No, I'm afraid of getting beaten."

If he dares to take a stranger into custody, his parents will beat him together. He is an adult now and he should have some dignity.

Ran Xun said in a sly voice, "You don't dare to bet, you don't have confidence in your fourth uncle!"

Ming Teng, "Shut up."

Mingrui pulled his second brother and said, "Don't watch the commotion. This guy is a jerk."

Yuyun and Mr. Shi were also in the teahouse. Yuyun noticed Mingteng at first sight and liked him more and more since he started thinking about him. He thought he was his great-grandson.

Mr. Shi saw his friend staring at the kids downstairs and asked, "Do you know them?"

Yu Yin exclaimed, "Those are the two grandsons of Mr. Zhou, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."

When Master Shi heard this, he looked over quickly, only to see several children dragging themselves out of the teahouse. Master Shi said enviously, "Master Zhou has so many legitimate grandchildren."

Yuyun, "There is only one legal wife in the family, the backyard is quiet, and as long as the children are healthy and have no accidents, most of them will survive."

Master Shi thought that he was a good choice. He had many concubines and was used to having miscarriages when he was young. He picked up the teacup and said, "It's good to be quiet."

As he was talking, someone stood in front of him. "I thought I was seeing things just now. Brother Shi, it really is you. I haven't seen you for many years. I thought you had passed away."

Mr. Shi raised his head. He was a long-time partner and a business friend from earlier years. "It's you, Mr. Shi. I was ill, so I gave the house to Mr. Shi, and I've been raising you at home!"

Although he is called old man, he is not very old and is a generation younger than Mr. Shi.

Mr. Shi remembered his son's words that he should not associate with his old friends. "I have friends here. Will we have a chance to chat in the future?"

The man glanced at it as if he didn't care, then smiled and said, "Okay."

Yu Yin and the others left, still staring at their backs. Master Shi looked at them and asked, "Do you know them?"

Yu Yin smiled, "This is my first time in Beijing, how can I possibly know your friend?"

Mr. Shi said, "You also know that my family used to be a merchant. I have traveled a lot and have met many people. This person is a former business partner. I didn't expect to meet him in the capital."

Yu Yin asked, "Can you tell me about it?"

Mr. Shi felt strange, and Yuyun smiled, "I'm just curious."

Mr. Shi said, "They are merchants traveling north and south. They travel north and south twice a year. Their business is quite big. They have two north-south lines of business and many partners. Our Shi family is just one of the companies in the north."

Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren was surprised that his fourth uncle would come to the Ministry of Revenue to find him.

After today, it will be 2021. I wish everyone good health, good luck, and all your wishes come true.

(End of this chapter)