Chapter 1284 Leaving Home

Su Xuan smiled and said, "Since you like it, I'll show you around."

The Countess nodded. "Okay."

About an hour later, the Countess came to say goodbye. Zhulan presented her with the gift she had prepared. Seeing the sparkling eyes in the Countess's eyes, Zhulan's mood also improved a little.

Su Xuan sent the Countess away and came back, "Mom, she wants to buy my merchant ship."

Zhulan, "Does she have the money?"

Although their contact was brief, she discovered that the countess was not wealthy and apparently had not inherited much property.

Su Xuan admired her mother-in-law's observation. The first time she received the gift, she didn't realize that the countess was not wealthy. If she hadn't talked frankly today, she would have observed for a while. "No, so she wants to give it to me in a few years."

Zhulan became interested, "Instalments?"

Su Xuan heard this word, what an accurate word, "Yes, she won't take advantage of me. Before she pays back the money, I will take 20% of the merchant ship's income until the money is paid back."

Zhulan asked, "How much do you know about this countess?"

Su Xuan, "All I know is what she said. She told me very frankly that she did not inherit much gold coins, but only a large piece of land."

That's why she had the courage to come to a place where gold was everywhere. Obviously, she was a very courageous girl.

In the following days, Su Xuan was very busy, and Zhu Lan would sometimes pay attention to her.

At the Ministry of Revenue, the retired emperor took Zhou Shuren and changed into casual clothes, and the two of them came to the place where the most foreign shops were.

Zhou Shuren was a little confused about the emperor's intention, "What do you want to buy?"

The Emperor shook his head, "I just want to see more."

Zhou Shuren was not very interested in the things in the foreign shop. There were all kinds of good things in modern times. He took a few glances and followed the emperor.

The emperor visited several shops and said, "Today I will also try the foreign wine shop."

Zhou Shuren knew that when the restaurant first opened, it caused quite a stir in Beijing. People were curious and wanted to try the food for themselves no matter how expensive it was.

This results in, even though the taste is not as good as the exquisite dishes, this Western restaurant is still quite crowded.

The retired emperor had also heard of this. He held the knife and fork in his hands, looked at the lamb chops in front of him, frowned, and didn't know where to start cutting.

Zhou Shuren hadn't held a knife and fork for a long time, and he felt very unfamiliar with it. Looking at the lamb chops, he really had no appetite.

The emperor didn't want to embarrass himself, so he put down his knife and fork. He didn't want to see a doctor after eating. "The emperor is going to send someone to stay abroad for a long time."

Zhou Shuren drank coffee. Forget about the food, the coffee was still good. "It's good. There are many foreigners who live in the capital city at the post station now."

The emperor looked at Zhou Shuren drinking the dark coffee mouthful by mouthful, frowning, "Isn't it bitter?"

At that time, foreigners gave me a lot of it, but after tasting it, I didn't want to drink it again.

Zhou Shuren, "It's OK, the taste is quite unique."

The emperor looked at him strangely. Zhou Shuren's taste was really special. "There are quite a few in the palace. I'll send you some later."

Zhou Shuren didn't want to miss out on this, so he said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The Emperor continued, "This will happen every few years."

Zhou Shuren was very smart. The emperor would not say this to him for no reason. "What do you want to say to me?"

The Emperor said, "I think your second son is good, and the Emperor is also optimistic about him."

The last time he sold the ship, Zhou Changyi showed his ability to stir up trouble. Moreover, Zhou Changyi was good at languages ​​and had studied foreigners, so he and the emperor chose Zhou Changyi.

Zhou Shuren touched the coffee cup with his fingertips, "Changyi's official rank is not high."

The emperor saw through Zhou Shuren at a glance. "It's true that he is not high, but he is the second son of an earl, so this status is enough."

Zhou Shuren, "......"

Oh, he was always called Lord Zhou and he even forgot that he was an earl.

The Emperor said again, "If he wants to lead a team, he must be able to suppress others."

Zhou Shuren looked at the retired emperor expectantly. What this meant was that his son would be promoted!

The emperor, on the other hand, stopped talking. He picked up the coffee cup and took a sip. Then he pretended to be so cool that it tasted so bitter that his face was distorted.

Zhou Shuren, "......."

He really wanted to laugh.

Today Zhou Shuren understood why the retired emperor wanted to see him, so he let Changyi know in advance and let him take the initiative when the time comes. After all, it would take several years to go there, and no one would want their son to go to a foreign country.

After dinner, Zhou Shuren left his sons behind and told Changyi the emperor's idea, "This is your chance. Of course, if you don't want to go, Dad won't force you."

It all depends on Changyi's own choice. He is only responsible for setting the stage for the future.

Chang Yi asked, "Dad, do you know which country we are going to?"

Zhou Shuren asked, "So what if I know?"

Chang Yi knew that his question was a little silly. Indeed, it didn't matter whether he knew it or not. Chang Yi thought about it carefully. It would take several years. This meant that when his daughter got married, he, as her father, might not be at home and he would have to be separated from his wife for several years.

Zhulan knew that the emperor and the emperor emeritus were aware that not many people would take the initiative to go, so she informed Zhou Shuren in advance. In a strange country, Chinese people are not as good as foreigners in terms of intrusion. It would be great to be an official in your own country. Not everyone can leave their hometown.

Boss Zhou opened his mouth, as the eldest brother he couldn't help his younger brother.

Changzhi thought a lot. If his second brother agreed, he would definitely be promoted as long as he came back.

Chang Yi naturally knew that if he followed the routine, his promotion would be very slow. Thinking of his two sons, Chang Yi slowly clenched his fingers, "Dad, my son wants to go."

Zhou Shuren hummed. He had planned this for his second son back then. Now he was the calmest. "You can complete your small goal ahead of schedule this year."

Chang Yi understood, "My son will be promoted?"

"Nine times out of ten."

Chang Yi no longer had any worries in his heart. As long as he could get promoted, all the difficulties could be overcome.

Zhulan looked at the changes in her second son and thought, what a man.

Zhou Shuren told his sons to keep the news to themselves to avoid leaking it.

In the days that followed, the emperor also took action and met with many foreign officials who were stationed at the post stations for a long time. The shrewd ones could guess something.

Mingyun finally returned to the capital. Zhulan held on to her eldest grandson's clothes and refused to let go. "Mingyun has been wronged and has lost weight."

Mingyun touched her belly and said, "Grandma, my grandson hasn't lost weight."

Instead, he gained some weight.

Zhulan, "Nonsense, I've obviously lost weight."

Li also spoke up, tears welling up in her eyes, "Damn the Zhao family for bullying my son. Look how much thinner he has become because of my son's bullying."

Mingyun, "......"

He decided not to speak any more. The more he talked, the thinner he became.

Zhulan saw the food being served, "The servant came back early to report the news, so grandma asked the kitchen to prepare it. You must be hungry, come and eat quickly."

Mingyun was not hungry, really not. He had eaten all the way back in the carriage and his stomach was full now.

He just remained silent for a moment when facing his grandmother and mother, and then sat down and ate obediently.

Ming Teng and his friends were shaking their shoulders. It was rare to see the eldest brother looking so tearful, it was so funny.