Chapter 1281 Watching a Play

At the Zhou family, Mrs. Song finally came back from Xuzhou. Zhulan thanked her and said, "Thank you for your hard work over the past six months."

Mrs. Song said hurriedly, "I don't deserve this. This is what I should do."

Zhulan and Xuzhou kept in touch frequently. Mrs. Song had taught Dong a lot in the past six months. She knew how much worrying was. "Come back and see me more often when you have time."

From today on, Mrs. Song will take care of herself completely until she is old.

Mrs. Song was not sad at all, as she had been trained, but she was very grateful to the Zhou family and bowed deeply, "Thank you, madam."

Zhulan did not treat Mrs. Song badly. She prepared a generous pension for her.

Mrs. Song's departure from the Zhou Mansion did not attract much attention, because after more than half a year, people had already gotten used to life without Mrs. Song.

Zhulan felt that it was difficult to find a good maid. Thinking of her granddaughter, she wanted to find more good maids.

Here we have to mention Shui Pozi. Shui Pozi had already left the Qin Palace. The concubine became the princess and was replaced by a reliable female official.

Pingzhou City, Jianyan and Shenxing led their people to travel quickly all the way, rarely resting in between, and it took them more than ten days to reach Pingzhou City. If it hadn't rained in the middle of the journey, it would have been even faster.

When Jinyan and Shenxing arrived, Mingyun knew that grandpa was not just angry.

Mingyun said, "You have worked hard along the way."

Jianyan didn't think it was hard. For a martial artist, running fast was acceptable. "We have brought gifts for you. Tomorrow you can visit the prefect and other officials on your behalf."

Mingyun looked at the box on the table. The box was not big. He opened it and looked, "Tea?"

Jianyan smiled and said, "As long as it is a gift from the Zhou family, it is good no matter what it is, especially not ordinary tea. This is the tea gifted by the emperor, and it is the new tea just delivered to the capital this year."

When the tribute tea was just delivered to the palace this year, the master burst into tears. The retired emperor was trying to trick the master at that time, so he waved his hand and gave him a lot of rewards.

Mingyun was happy. The point was not the tea, but the tea given as a gift by the royal family. It was a favor and also a shock to the officials of Pingzhou City from the grandfather.

Tsk tsk, he even thought of bringing tea when visiting. I can see the expressions of the prefects and other officials who have been watching the opera these days. Grandpa is someone who can often see the emperor and the emperor emeritus!

"My Lord has said that he is too busy. Not only is he busy with the Ministry of Revenue, but he also has to instruct the young prince. He told me to tell you that the Zhao family will return to the capital once they have made a formal apology."

Mingyun narrowed his eyes and said, "I understand."

As soon as Jianyan and Shenxing entered the city gate, they knew what they needed to know. They originally had various thoughts about why the eldest grandson of the Zhou family stayed in Pingzhou City and did not leave. Now they understood clearly that the actions of the Zhao family had troubled the Zhou family.

In the next few days, Mingyun was very busy. Today he took his cousin to see the prefect, and tomorrow he took his cousin to see the governor, until he had visited everyone in Pingzhou City.

Mingyun calmed down again. During this time, the Zhao family members were waiting fearfully for the wedding, but Jianyan personally stood at the gate to send them away. The Zhao family members also wrote a letter to Zhao Bo, waiting for his reply.

The prefect and the governor of Pingzhou were chatting in the yamen. The governor said, "The eldest grandson of the Zhou family has not left yet."

In fact, after Lord Zhou was shocked, no one dared to make any plans anymore, and the Zhou family gained face, but the young man still didn't leave.

The prefect said, "Because it's not enough, wait."

The prefect sighed, "It's like a dream just thinking about it. It's only been a few years, and Zhou Shuren is already the Minister of Revenue."

The prefect sighed, "Let's just watch the show."

Well, this tribute tea tastes different, and it's a little sour. The Zhou family has so much tribute tea that they can give it to others, but it's difficult for people like them to even touch a leaf.

In the evening in the capital, Chang Yi did not return to the courtyard after dinner, but stayed in the main courtyard. Zhou Shuren asked, "Do you have anything to ask your father?"

Chang Yi shook his head, "Dad, I have no questions. I just want to chat with you and mom."

Zhulan drank tea to help digestion. "Looks like something interesting is going to happen."

The sons were not raised in vain. Those at home would take turns to chat with her and Zhou Shuren. The third son from Xuzhou was also very diligent in sending letters and gifts. The sons were all filial.

Chang Yi nodded, "Today, a guest came to the posthouse of the Ministry of Rites. It was a young countess who came across the sea."

Zhulan understood why her son found it interesting, because the earl was a woman. "How old is she?"

Chang Yi said: "A sixteen-year-old countess."

Zhulan said, "It is indeed quite small."

It was difficult for women to go out in ancient times, and the same was true overseas. Inheriting the title of earl at the age of sixteen was also subject to various restrictions. She didn't know much about foreign history, but with the development of maritime trade, she also heard about some overseas situations.

Don't think that everything will be fine just because you have the right of inheritance. Don't dream on that. Greed is everywhere. The young countess may not be able to keep her own property, and it is not known how much she can inherit.

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "This countess is very courageous and she took action."

Zhulan continued, "It's clear that life in the country is not easy."

There may even be an attempt to escape from marriage!

Chang Yi smiled and said, "My son also thinks that this countess is an ambitious girl."

A countess came to the capital, and the fact that a woman could inherit the title naturally became the focus of discussion.

Zhulan has almost finished sending out the relocation notices. She hasn't seen Mingteng for a few days and she misses him. "What have you been busy with lately? You haven't been home for a long time."

Ming Teng cried with a sad face, "My grandson was dragged away by my uncle to do some work. Grandma, look at me, my grandson has lost weight."

Zhulan took a closer look and said, "She hasn't lost weight, but she has become darker."

Ming Teng touched his face, which was blown by the wind, and said, "Look, your grandson will come back to see you as soon as he has time."

Zhulan smiled. Mingteng was different from Mingyun. Mingteng was the future marquis. If Rongchuan took him to do some errands, no one would say anything. "Don't let your uncle down."

Ming Teng understood everything in his heart. Others would beg for such an opportunity. If he had not wanted to support the Rong family, he would not have received such treatment. "Sun'er understands."

Zhulan also felt deeply moved that Mingteng was the lucky one among these children, with the best resources and his future clearly arranged.

Zhulan thought of the Liu family, "Don't ignore the Liu family. It's not easy to marry a daughter of a wealthy family."

The more dazzling Ming Teng became, the more rumors there were about the Liu family, and many people hoped that this marriage would fail.

Ming Teng blinked his eyes. If his grandmother hadn't mentioned it, he really wouldn't have noticed it. "My grandson will ask my mother to send some things to the Liu Mansion."

Zhulan nodded, "Well, let your mother walk around more."

Ever since her husband became the Minister of Revenue, the Liu family has not come to visit easily. Thinking of this, Li, the mother-in-law, is too careless and doesn't pay any attention to these things at all.

Mingteng chatted with his grandmother for a while before he got up to go see his parents. As he walked, he thought about what he should ask his mother to send to the Liu family.