Chapter 1175: Staying Home

In the afternoon, Mingteng came back and ignored Mingrui. He rushed straight to the main courtyard. Without waiting for the maid standing outside to report, he rushed in and saw his grandmother painting.

Ming Teng thought about it all day and felt more and more aggrieved. Seeing that his grandmother could no longer control her emotions, he did not want to go look for his parents. In his heart, only his grandmother could make his grandfather change his mind.

The painting on Zhulan's desk was ruined, so she motioned to Mrs. Song to put it away. After washing her hands, she saw Mingteng dropping gold nuggets, and her heart ached. She waved her hand, "Come here and let grandma see it."

Ming Teng took a step forward, the sturdy boy cried, "Grandma, I don't want to be the successor."

Zhulan gently wiped Mingteng's tears with a handkerchief, "You will not leave home after your adoption. You will still live at home, but your last name will be changed."

Ming Teng was stunned for a moment, "No, not leaving home?"

Zhulan pulled Mingteng to sit down and poured a cup of fruit tea for her grandson. "Well, your fourth uncle will live in the mansion in the future. When the new house is repaired, it will be connected until you get married and have children. Of course, if you don't want to seal it, it's fine. When your grandfather and I are dead, the house will be left for you, the eldest son."

By then, the entire house will belong to the eldest wife, and whether to seal it or not will all depend on Mingteng's own decision. Except for the difference in surnames, he will still live with the eldest wife.

This was something Zhou Shuren and Yuyun had discussed, and Yuyun naturally agreed. Yuyun only wanted to pass on the throne to leave behind descendants of the Rong family, not to sever ties with the Zhou family. Moreover, Yuyun was eager to keep in touch more. They were all brothers, so why should they go alone? Only by uniting and supporting each other could they go further.

Ming Teng's anxiety was gone, but he thought, "Why me? My grandson is naughty, but he is also very obedient."

Zhulan smiled. She first dispelled Mingteng's biggest worry. When she heard her grandson's panic, she continued, "It's because you are obedient that you are truly you. Parents care deeply about their children. Your grandfather and I are the same. We plan for each of you. But your grandfather and I are old, and we are greedy. We don't have that many resources, but we want all of you to have a good future."

Ming Teng was very upset. He was a straightforward person and it didn't show that he knew little. Some of the children of officials in the academy would compete for resources at home, all for their own future.

Ming Teng knew that their family was different, they were united and there was no chaos in the family, so he ignored it. Now thinking about it, Ming Teng lowered his head and dared not look at his grandmother. He already understood why he was adopted.

His parents' words from last night echoed in his ears again. His parents were reluctant to let him go, but they agreed for his better future.

Zhulan touched Mingteng's head and said, "In an era when imperial power is supreme, there is too much helplessness and unfairness. What your grandfather and I can do for this family is to try our best to create a better future for everyone in the family in this unfair era. Even if there are calculations and considerations, as long as it is good, we will go with the flow for the sake of our family."

Zhu Lan paused and continued, "Grandma knows that although Ming Teng is not as good at studying as your brothers, you are a smart child. Your mother is the one who made you so smart. Grandma and your grandfather don't want you to take a detour. Since there is a way to take you directly to your destination, your grandfather, your parents, and your brother are willing to do so."

Ming Teng's fear and resentment disappeared completely, and he lay on his grandmother's lap, "Grandson, grandson has caused the family to worry."

Zhulan likes this child. As she patted her grandson who was crying, her eyes were full of smiles. She could teach children the principles of life, but she was helpless in terms of studying. He was obviously a top student, but when it came to ancient Chinese, she had a headache. She had worked hard for so many years, but was still not as good as Zhou Shuren, who was an expert in his field.

Boss Zhou and Mrs. Li were standing at the door. When they heard Mingrui say that Ming Teng was rushing towards the main courtyard angrily, they knew that something bad was going to happen. They wanted to go in, but Mrs. Song stopped them. Then they heard what their son and mother said.

What Dad said last night were all reasonable, while what Mom said were what was really in his and hers' hearts. Li wiped her tears, pulled the head of the household, and signaled them to leave.

The last bit of reluctance of Zhou Lao Da was completely gone. His parents had sacrificed too much for their family. Without his mother telling them, they could only see the surface. After leaving the main courtyard, Zhou Lao Da also had a nasal voice. "I changed my surname but didn't leave home. For this, my parents had to support my fourth uncle."

Li wiped her tears and said, "The greatest blessing in my life is meeting my mother."

Boss Zhou, "......"

No, shouldn't the greatest blessing be to marry him? Only by marrying him can I meet my mother!

In the evening, Zhou Shuren came back. When Zhulan was helping Zhou Shuren change his clothes, she told him what she had said to Mingteng. Zhou Shuren looked back at Zhulan. He couldn't tell her everything.

Today, Rongchuan and his wife, and Xuemei's family all came. After dinner, they talked about Mingteng's inheritance, and this time it was officially announced.

As for Mingshan, he has returned to the capital today and bought a house. It was Zhulan who helped him buy it. It is in the south city, a pretty good place.

The Zhou family's children all accepted it calmly. Yu Shuang and Yu Lu looked at Ming Teng worriedly, but when they saw that Ming Teng's eyes were bright and he was not unwilling, they breathed a sigh of relief.

After dinner, Zhou Shuren left his sons and grandson behind and told his fourth uncle what the emperor had said, "I think your title of marquis will be inherited. If it is not inherited, your title may be promoted."

After being promoted to Duke, Mingteng Jicheng was demoted to a marquis, and it was up to the crown prince to decide how to reward him.

Chang Yi and Chang Zhi both looked at their eldest brother. Boss Zhou was dumbfounded. He understood why Ming Teng had the title of marquis. Since he gave up Rong Enqing, his son would be a powerful marquis. Besides, his son would not leave home, so luckily his father took up the responsibility. Otherwise, he would not be able to handle it.

Yu Yin said, "I have been going to the palace quite often recently. The emperor has already revealed some information. Now that the emperor has mentioned it, I suggest that we choose a date as soon as possible. What do you think?"

Zhou Shuren was quite happy. It was only a matter of time. "Okay, Fourth Uncle, thank you for worrying about me. I don't have much energy. If you need anything, ask Changli for help."

Yu Yun was smiling. After living in Zhou's mansion, he was even more reluctant to go back to his own house. The Zhou family was lively and crowded, and when he got old, popularity was what mattered. He slept well and ate well in Zhou's mansion, and he felt that he could live for another ten years without any problem.

Yu Yun was happy that Ming Teng didn't leave home, so he could stay with them, "Okay, I'll choose a date. My residence is in the south city. I'm thinking of doing it at your house first, just a simple inheritance. When I return to the newly built mansion, I'll dress up and decide on the prince. It can be considered a triple blessing. What do you think?"

Zhou Shuren had no objection, "Fourth Uncle made a good arrangement."

Changyi and Changzhi sincerely congratulated their elder brother. Zhou Shuren saw that Changyi and Changzhi were not squinted by the title, and stroked his beard with satisfaction.

Yuyun was also satisfied. She thought Shuren was very good at educating children. Zhou family’s children were better. They were related by blood. Well, their bloodline was better.

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