Chapter 1254: Smart

At the Zhou residence, Zhulan was teaching her granddaughter how to paint. When she heard the housekeeper's words, she quickly put down the brush in her hand and rushed to the front yard.

Before anyone reached the front yard, Xue Han and the Empress Dowager arrived at the back yard. Zhu Lan hurriedly greeted them, "Your Majesty, I have seen you."

The Empress Dowager was dressed simply and elegantly, without wearing any unnecessary jewelry, but her aura was the result of her nearly lifetime of cultivation. Even if she was low-key, the Empress Dowager was still the Empress Dowager.

The Queen Mother held out her hand and said, "I have already left the palace. I don't need to be so polite. I am just visiting my in-laws today."

Zhulan smiled. The Queen Mother's self-proclaimed name had changed, which showed that she was enjoying her simple life now. "This way, please."

The Empress Dowager moved into the Prince of Qin's Palace. She had long wanted to go out for a walk, but her husband did not leave first, so she could only play with her granddaughter in the palace. Now that her husband has left, she also wants to live the life of an ordinary old lady.

She is here to visit her in-laws. She has a good impression of Yang and some of what Yang says is very interesting.

As for not going back to her parents' home first, the Empress Dowager had some concerns. As long as her father was in good health, she was unwilling to go back.

When we arrived at the main courtyard, the drawing papers and other things on the table had been put away, and Yuyi and Yudie were sitting there obediently.

The Queen Mother looked at the two little girls with different personalities and smiled, "You have quite a few beauties in your house!"

Zhulan, "Yes, a lady is still the best, she is thoughtful and filial."

The Queen Mother was very regretful, "I also regret that I don't have a daughter-in-law who is filial to me. You are lucky. Both of your daughters-in-law are good."

Especially the eldest daughter of the Zhou family, her character is really good, which is rare.

Zhulan's lips curled up, her girlfriend was just so good.

The Queen Mother looked at the two little girls and felt even more regretful. If Rongchuan had not been lost, she could still have a chance to become a concubine. Unfortunately, there is no if.

Yuyi and Yudie hurriedly greeted each other. Of the two girls, Yudie had always been the bravest and spoke in a crisp voice. After Yuyi came back, the girl became much more generous. However, due to her personality, Yuyi's voice was softer.

The Empress Dowager was used to giving gifts, but today she did not bring any maids with her, nor did she wear any extra jewelry. She turned her head to look at her young daughter-in-law.

Xue Han understood and swiftly took off her pair of bracelets. The Empress Dowager took them and gave them to the two little girls.

The two little girls were stunned for a moment before accepting the gift.

Why didn't Zhulan let her two granddaughters leave? First, for their sake, and second, to have more topics to talk about. It turned out that it was right to let them stay. When talking about children, there were a lot of topics to talk about.

In the evening, Zhulan could tell at a glance that her husband came back with a lot of anger, "Let me see what's going on, who made Minister Zhou angry!"

Zhou Shuren gritted his teeth, "Who else could it be? Of course it's the emperor, I tell you."

Bamboo orchid, "."

If it were her, she would be furious too!

Zhou Shuren was furious, "You said this is something a human would do?"

Zhulan handed the clothes to Zhou Shuren. Fortunately, she lowered her voice and said, "No."

Zhou Shuren was really angry. This day was so torturous.

When they went out to eat, Zhou Shuren's face was not very good, the atmosphere was a little too silent, and Changyi and Changzhi had a hard time eating.

After dinner, Zhou Shuren took his two sons to the study and came back feeling much better.

Zhou Shuren came back to see his wife sorting out teaching materials, "What are you doing?"

Zhulan said, "I'll compile some simple and convenient ones. Do you think it's possible to print them and send them to the private school?"

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "It's a good idea, but we can't be impatient."

"I know it's time to keep a low profile at home. Besides, I haven't finished tidying up yet. I'm not in a hurry at all."

Zhou Shuren added, "Today the court is discussing the appointment of a crown prince."

Zhulan, "Not surprising."

Zhou Shuren hummed, "The new emperor is not someone who will be influenced by others. When it comes to catching people, he is better than his father. Just wait and see. The decision on appointing a crown prince will not be made easily."

Zhulan had already washed her brush and sneered, "It's just testing each other. The new emperor has just ascended the throne. Some people are testing for profit, and some people also want to take advantage of the situation to test the emperor's bottom line. The emperor also has his own calculations. Now it's said that he will appoint a prince, but it's just a game between the ministers and the panic."

Zhou Shuren: "Yes."

Zhulan thought about the harem. Even though she knew it was a game, some people would still jump in, such as the power represented by the empress and Concubine Liu.

The next day, Zhulan received invitations. Some were from the Wen family, and some were from the Liu family. They sent the invitations one after another. They were really in sync with each other.

Su Xuan picked up the note and asked, "Mom, are you going?"

Zhulan rolled her eyes inwardly, "These two companies chose the same date. Their intentions are too obvious. I won't go."

Su Xuan dropped the post and said, "Then we need to find a reason. Why is it always the Cheng'en Mansion?"

Zhulan, "So, I also wrote a note and sent it to the Qin Palace. Five days later, I will go to visit the Queen Mother."

Su Xuan was surprised, "Mom is so good at predicting things!"

"That's the post I wrote before you came over."

Zhulan now realizes that there are indeed many benefits to the Empress Dowager leaving the palace!

At the Ministry of Rites, Chang Yi heard that Lord Rong was looking for him, and he went out in confusion, "Lord, is there anything you want to talk to me about?"

Rong Enqing has been living a very comfortable life recently. He even has a bird cage in his hand and looks very energetic and in high spirits.

Rong Enqing said, "I have nothing to do recently, so I also want to learn some Western literature, so I want to ask for some of your Western literature manuscripts."

Chang Yi thought what was going on. "Okay, I have a lot of manuscripts. I have bound them all. I will send someone to deliver them to you when I get off work tonight."

Rong Enqing hummed, "Okay, I'll go to the horse farm then."

Chang Yi, "You are really free."

Rong Enqing whispered, "You think I am willing to go out every day? You don't know my pain. As long as I am in the Marquis' Mansion, there will be many visitors. I don't want to blend in at all, so I can only go around."

He is really miserable. He has become a leisurely marquis, but because he has the blood of the Rong family's direct branch, there are many invitations in his house these two days. When people know he is at home, some even block the door.

Chang Yi understood, and it was still the prince who was making trouble, "It's not easy for you either."

Rong Enqing waved his hand and indicated that he was leaving first.

At noon, snowflakes began to fall from the gloomy sky. This was the first snow of the year. The first snow was not small, and it was moderate snow at the beginning. As time went on, it gradually became heavy snow.

Zhou Shuren looked at the heavy snow outside the window and said, "This heavy snow came quite suddenly."

I knew it might snow today, but I didn't expect it to be such a heavy snow. And now is not the right time to snow. This snow won't last.

The emperor stroked his beard. In the past, he was very afraid of heavy snow. Not only was he afraid of heavy snow, he was also afraid of heavy rain and drought. It can be said that every time he heard about heavy snow or heavy rain, his heart became uneasy.

There is one more chapter, read it tomorrow morning

(End of this chapter)