Chapter 1319: Unexpected Shock

As the news of Ming Yunzhong's first place in the case came back, the emperor's appointments to the south were also issued one after another. Zhou Shuren had some guesses about the appointed ministers, and his guesses were almost correct.

The Zhou family has received a lot of attention, and Changzhi has been invited to drink by many people, who want to take the opportunity to find out information.

Zhu Lan looked at her unhappy son and said, "This is a transfer. It's a good thing for your brother Wu Ming. You should be happy for him."

In fact, Wu Ming's transfer from the capital to the southernmost part was beyond her and Zhou Shuren's expectations. They underestimated Wu Ming's position in the emperor's heart.

Changzhong was listless, "When will Brother Wu Ming be able to come back?"

Zhulan, "It won't be long."

Wu Ming was transferred to the southernmost part. Zhou Shuren's analysis was not for the situation in the south, but for the route. The emperor also wanted Wu Ming to gain more qualifications so that he could be promoted faster than slowly working in the Ministry of Personnel in the capital.

Changzhong sighed, "Brother Wu Ming has left. Do I have to learn from my father in the future?"

Zhu Lan nodded, "Well, in the last few years you have been going to the academy during the day, and your father will teach you when you come back."

Wu Ming has laid the foundation for us over the years. Zhou Shuren will teach us for a few years and wait for Wu Ming to come back. This is actually a good arrangement.

Changzhong pulled his mother's sleeve and said, "Mom, Brother Wu Ming is leaving. I want to give him some gifts. He has worked hard over the years."

Zhulan, "So?"

Changzhong smiled and stretched out his hand, "Mom, please give your son some money."

Zhulan tapped her son's forehead and said, "Just pick it."

Changzhong covered his forehead with his hands, "My son looks like his father. My father is famous for his grievances."

Zhulan breathed a sigh of relief. Zhou Shuren asked Rongchuan for money in the palace, and his reputation became even more famous.

In the end, Zhulan gave the silver to her son. Changzhong took the silver and ran away. Zhulan laughed, thinking that the child pretended to be listless just to get the silver.

In the Hanlin Academy, Chang Zhi looked up and saw Liu Song. "I didn't even notice when you came here."

Liu Song, "You were so focused on writing that you didn't notice me."

Changzhi's eyes moved slightly, "Sit down."

Liu Song looked at the open window and said, "It rained yesterday, but you still opened the window. Aren't you afraid of getting cold?"

Changzhi explained, "I was a little sleepy just now, so I opened the window to wake myself up. Have you finished your work?"

"Yeah, it's done."

Changzhi would not ask questions on his own initiative. "I'm glad to hear that I haven't congratulated you on the birth of your baby boy."

Because the relationship between the Zhou family and the Liu family is not good, it is not good at all. Since he rejected the marriage proposal from the Liu family, he and Liu Song rarely spoke to each other.

There was a hint of joy on Liu Song's lips. Although he did not like his wife, he was happy that she had given birth to a legitimate son.

Liu Songdao: "What do you think of the South?"

Chang Zhi thought to himself, "As expected, I have come. I don't have any opinions. I see you have a lot of opinions. Do you want to go to the south?"

Liu Song looked at Zhou Changzhi deeply, "Hmm."

Chang Zhi was surprised, "You admitted it readily."

Liu Song, "I don't believe you don't understand my situation."

Chang Zhi was silent. Liu Song, the number one scholar, became the target of the Liu family. He has not grown up yet, and the Wen family wants to beat Liu Song to death. Now he doesn't feel anything in the Hanlin Academy, but after three years, Liu Song will be trapped or set up by others.

Changzhi, "It's not easy for you either."

Liu Song curled his lips. This was not what he wanted. He really didn't think it was difficult for him. As a member of the Liu family, this was what he should bear. "Give me a definite answer. Are you willing to go to the south?"

As more and more appointments were made, there were not many official positions left, and he wanted to confirm whether Changzhi was his opponent.

Although he didn't want to admit it, he had to admit that if Zhou Changzhi went to the south, he would have no hope.

Will Chang Zhi give up just because of a few words from Liu Song? Don't be ridiculous, "It's not up to me whether I go or not."

Liu Song, "......"

This one doesn't say what the difference is?

Changzhi waited for Liu Song to leave, and couldn't help wondering what kind of image he gave to his colleagues in the Hanlin Academy that made Liu Song feel that as long as he opened his heart for a few words, he would open his heart back to him?

At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren stamped the silver approval slip and handed it to Li Zhao, "This is a large sum of money."

Li Zhao pulled the folder over and said, "Didn't the emperor say that we would charge tolls for the route? You just wait to receive the money."

Zhou Shuren, "Then I'll wait for the money."

Li Zhao waved his hand and turned away. The big move after the new emperor ascended the throne was also the time to verify the navy.

Zhou Shuren waited for Li Zhao to leave, then pressed his brows. This time it was not a small matter and a lot of supplies needed to be prepared.

Lord Wang came in and said, "Sir, this is the account book for handling antique calligraphy and paintings."

Zhou Shuren took it and flipped through it quickly, his eyes falling on the last piece of silver. "Aristocratic family means wealth."

Lord Wang, "...many generations have accumulated a lot of good things."

Zhou Shuren felt pain just now, but now the pain is gone. He likes the feeling of receiving money. Although the national treasury is not his, he is proud to see that the treasury is full. He manages it!

Zhou Shuren saw that Lord Wang had not left, "Anything else?"

Lord Wang nodded, "My son came in third in the provincial examination, and he admired Mr. Zhou who came in first, so he wanted to make friends with him. Since I didn't know him, I had the audacity to ask him."

Zhou Shuren thought it was a big deal, "I'll let you know when Mingyun comes back. It doesn't matter if I'm shameless or not. I also hope Mingyun can make more friends. I'll be happy if he can get to know your son."

Of course, true friends are impossible, but it’s okay to interact with each other.

Lord Wang left happily. He did this not only for his son's future, but also because he wanted his son to communicate more with Zhou Mingyun. Ever since the news of Zhou Mingyun's first place in the case reached the capital, the gambling game has been opened and many people bet on Zhou Mingyun to win the grand prize.

On the convoy back to Beijing, Mingyun carefully adjusted the cushion for his wife, "Do you feel better?"

Ran Wan's face turned pale. What she feared was what came true. She was almost two months pregnant now. She got pregnant in Beijing and was diagnosed before she left. She covered her mouth with a handkerchief and said weakly, "I feel better now."

Mingyun didn't believe it. "I see you vomited a lot. We will arrive at the city tonight. Let's have a good rest for a few days before leaving."

Ran Wan was also afraid of hurting the child, so she didn't try to force herself, "Okay, rest for a few more days."

Mingyun had already slowed down the carriage and carefully handed warm water to his wife. "Fortunately, the road has been repaired."

If this was the bumpy dirt road he used to go on, he would be scared just thinking about it.

Ran Wan's face turned even paler as she thought about it. "Fortunately, the child is fine."

Mingyun stared at his wife's belly. This kid really knew how to choose the time. Then his eyes softened again. This was his child. He still felt a little unreal. Was he going to be a father?

His eyes fell on his wife's tired face. He was really going to be a father.

Mingyun held his wife's hand, his thoughts drifting away. Son or daughter? Should he be a strict father or a loving father?

Mingyun suddenly laughed out loud, causing Ran Wan to look over, "Husband?"

Mingyun shared: "We won't tell our parents until we get home."

Ran Wan let out a cry, and thinking of her mother-in-law's temper, she couldn't help but laugh.