Chapter 128: Age Reduction

The four elders of the clan frowned and gave out ten taels of silver at a time. Wang Laosi's family really became rich.

The clan leader looked at Zhou Shuren and said, "Today is Changzhi's matter. This silver should be given to your family."

Zhou Shuren curled his lips, "Don't you think what I said makes me feel uneasy? Today, we were able to solve the problem so well thanks to our family. This money should be used to honor uncle and the elders."

Zhulan glanced at the clan leader. The clan leader was smart. He said that he would give the money to their family, which was a calculation that their family would not accept it. Zhou Shuren's reply made people feel at ease after taking the money. They were all smart people.

The clan leader did not refuse. If he did, it would be too much of a pretense, which would not be nice. "Okay, we will present the kindness of our nephew."

Zhulan's family didn't want it. Ten taels of silver for five families was just right for two taels per person. There was no educated person in the family, so two taels of silver was enough for half a year if they lived frugally. It was a considerable windfall, and they were all happy.

Zhulan and Zhou Shuren also said goodbye and went back.

In ancient times, the night without the moon was really dark and one could not see the road clearly. Zhulan and Zhou Shuren walked back slowly with lanterns. Zhulan could not help but hold Zhou Shuren's hand tightly. They came back late. At this time, the candles in every house were extinguished and even the dogs in the village stopped barking. It was quite scary.

Zhou Shuren didn't intend to scare Zhulan, because scaring people can be fatal. He held Zhulan's hand tightly and walked quickly towards home.

When we got home, the hall was still lit. Zhou Laoda was guarding the hall. When he saw his parents coming back, he knew the problem was solved. He stood up and said, "Dad, I'm going to go back to sleep first."

Zhou Shuren nodded, "Yes."

Zhulan glanced at the stove, which was still burning. She added more firewood before going into the house and changing her clothes. Zhou Shuren came in with some hot water. "You've walked a lot, so your feet are soaked."

Zhulan watched Zhou Shuren busying around, she was really used to Zhou Shuren bringing her hot water. Sometimes habits are really scary. She watched Zhou Shuren change clothes while soaking her feet. After half a year, because Zhulan adjusted his diet, Zhou Shuren was no longer as skinny as when he first got the job. Plus half a year of exercise, she saw abdominal muscles!

Zhulan looked down at her hands. Since ancient times, she has been taking care of herself. She drinks a cup of honey water every morning. When the honey is gone, she drinks jujube brown sugar. She has never stopped. She also makes some egg whites to make facial masks on her face every now and then. , her complexion has improved, and her skin has improved. Sometimes she also exercises indoors with Zhou Shuren, and her flesh is much firmer. Even if she doesn’t cook with her hands, she soaks them in hot water every day, and her hands are white. Regardless of her age, her hands are white. No one believed it was a grandma’s hand.

Although she can't use all kinds of skin care products like modern ones, her skin care is pretty good. She looks a lot younger than when she first arrived in ancient times, and she's a lot fairer and prettier. She didn't go out much during the winter, so her already pretty face has become even more beautiful. She can't restore her appearance to that of a modern twenties, but she's maintained at around thirty.

When summer comes, cucumbers will be in season and honey will be cheaper. If she takes better care of herself, she will definitely look a few years younger.

Zhulan glanced at Zhou Shuren, who had a beard. She couldn't help but curl her lips. It was also good to have a beard, at least it covered Zhou Shuren's face. As long as she was beautiful, that was enough.

Zhou Shuren finished washing first. He didn’t know what Zhulan was thinking, but he had a smile on his face. He was happy when Zhulan was happy, too.

The next morning, Zhulan got up early and packed the things Zhou Shuren needed to take. The exam would be tomorrow, and Zhou Shuren would stay in the county today. On the day of the county exam, the county officials would call the roll before dawn, so if he stayed at home he would not be able to catch up and get a good rest, so it would be more convenient to stay in the county.

With the benefit of having a family, Zhou Shuren and other candidates in the clan do not have to find a place by themselves. For those clan members who have moved to the county, their accommodation has been prepared long ago. They only need to pay for food and accommodation. This is not only safe but also brings some income to the clan members, killing two birds with one stone.