Chapter 1326 Like Grandma

Li wanted to shake her son's shoulders. Ming Teng had run all the way back and was barely out of breath. He felt like his mother wanted to strangle him to death. She pointed at him and said, "Ahem, second place, big brother is second place."

Li, "Good second place, looks like dad."

In Li's heart, being the top scholar is indeed good, but her father-in-law was the second scholar and had a very smooth journey. Deep down, she thinks her son is better and will have a smooth future as well as his father-in-law. There is some superstition in this.

Zhulan just felt that the capital would decide that the number one scholar would have no connection with the Zhou family in the future.

Ming Teng was speechless. "I jumped up excitedly when I saw my eldest brother was the runner-up. But everyone around me who knew him had a look of "I expected it". Wow, our family really has become the runner-up's family."

It is strange that three generations have been ranked second.

Mingyun was very calm. After knowing that he had no chance of becoming the top scholar, he set his sights on the second place. It was not because of the second place’s family, but because he would not allow himself to be lower than the first place.

Ran Wan was smiling happily because her husband was the runner-up.

At this time, the official who brought the good news arrived, and the sound of firecrackers was already ringing at the door. The Zhou family never made a high-profile announcement during the imperial examinations, just scattering some copper coins or candies.

The golden list is out. The top scholar is the winner of the provincial examination. Unfortunately, he was not the third in the provincial examination because of illness. However, this time, students from the south accounted for two-thirds of the list.

At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren accepted the congratulations with a smile on his face. "Thank you."

Lord Wang teased, "Your family has produced three runner-ups for three generations, the rumors in the capital are true."

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "Oh, my requirements are really not high. If we can have a runner-up in every generation and no number one in the future, I would be happy with that."

Rather than having one No. 1 or one No. 2 in every generation, he would rather have a No. 2 in every generation.

Qiu Yan was speechless, "Your Excellency is really not greedy."

Zhou Shuren changed the subject, "Come to think of it, I should also congratulate Lord Wang."

Lord Wang was very happy. His son ranked second, which was good. If he worked hard, he could enter the Imperial Academy. "Congratulations, congratulations."

Qiu Yan was jealous. They were all high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Households, but his children were not doing well. He looked at other people's children who were doing well, but his own children still had little schoolwork left.

Zhou Shuren added, "I also want to congratulate Mr. Qiu. I heard that your granddaughter is engaged."

Qiu Yan's smile deepened, "We are engaged. We decided at the beginning of the year."

I also want to thank Zhou Shuren, he helped a lot at the last flower banquet and finally helped me choose a good marriage.

The Royal Palace, the Crown Prince, "He really is the runner-up, Father, you didn't let me off, did you?"

Your Majesty, "In this palace examination, Zhou Mingyun and the number one scholar were equally matched, but he just missed the opportunity."

The prince thought it was a pity. If Zhou Mingyun had been the first in the spring examination, he would have been the top scholar this time. "But I still lack luck. Luck is something that cannot be measured but is indeed mysterious."

His grandfather believed that Minister Zhou's fortune was linked to the fate of the country, but he didn't believe it. Later, after listening to his grandfather recounting the incidents of Zhou Shuren's accidental hits and misses, he also became a little suspicious.

So when it comes to luck, the little prince finds it very magical.

The emperor also thought that Zhou Mingyun lacked some luck. "It's not bad to be the second place now. It's also a good thing that the Zhou family has been the second place for three generations."

The prince thought so too. Not everyone can win the second place. "My son thinks that in the future, when the descendants of the Zhou family take part in the imperial examination, the gambling house will definitely not bet on the descendants of the Zhou family to win the first place."

The emperor was amused. This was indeed possible. "That's quite interesting."

The next day, Mingyun was going to be paraded through the streets. Zhulan had once again occupied a teahouse to watch the parade. When she saw her eldest grandson riding past on a horse, she thought, "My eldest grandson is still the most handsome. This year's third place winner is so handsome!"

Yuyi was confused. She felt that Yudie was a bit like her grandmother. Just think about what she said just now!

Li's fat body was still leaning against the window, "Mom, I'm the mother of the runner-up."

Zhulan, "Yes, my husband is the second place, and my son is also the second place."

Li exclaimed, and Zhulan laughed. Thinking this way, she was the big winner!

Yuyi covered her face with a fan and found the reason. Yudie really looked like her grandmother.

Zhulan continued to look at the team outside that had not yet passed by, "We have quite a few parade pictures at home."

Li nodded, as long as she followed her mother-in-law's example, she would be able to draw.

Zhulan continued, "When your father and I pass away, you must preserve these paintings carefully. They are the glory of our family. We must let our descendants see the elegance of our ancestors."

The Zhou family should be at their most glorious period now. In the future, when the emperor no longer needs to support the Zhou family, the Zhou family will have to keep a low profile, and it will be difficult for their descendants to replicate the current prosperity.

Li felt upset when she heard this, "Mom, I wish you and Dad a long life."

Zhulan didn't reply after hearing this. Everyone says that one can live to be a hundred years old, but how many people can actually live to be a hundred years old?

Mingyun is the runner-up in the imperial examination, so the Zhou family has to go back to worship their ancestors. This time, the eldest Zhou couple and Mingyun are going back together. After all, the eldest grandson is different, so Mingyun must go back in person to worship his ancestors.

Ran Wan stayed in the capital, looked after by Zhu Lan, and helped by several people from the Zhao family. The three members of the eldest wife left with peace of mind.

Qizhou, because it is far from Beijing, the eldest wife left for two days before Qizhou received the gold list. When Chang Lian heard the news, he jumped excitedly, "Mingyun is really impressive."

Mingyun is the eldest grandson of the third generation, which means that in the next hundred years, as long as the Zhou family does not commit suicide, the Zhou family will prosper for a hundred years.

Colleagues congratulated him one after another. They could all understand Chang Lian’s excitement. Everyone would be excited to see their younger generation doing so well.

The prefect of Qizhou came from the capital and was very polite to Chang Lian. With the prefect above him, Chang Lian attracted attention. He adapted to Qizhou very quickly because he was not conspicuous. Although some people tried to test him, Chang Lian did not make any unnecessary moves. With his father to keep him company, he had a pretty good life in Qizhou.

Chang Lian returned home from work. Now it was just the two of them at home, with their children in the capital. As soon as Chang Lian entered the house, he saw his wife sewing. She looked at the size of the clothes and asked, "Is it for Yu Yi?"

Mrs. Dong put down her needlework and said, "Well, Yuyi is growing fast now. I just got some new materials. I can make a few more dresses for her when I have nothing to do."

Chang Lian, "You've been working hard lately."

Although he was not targeted, some social engagements were unavoidable, and his wife was also tired from too much socializing.

Dong shook her head, "When I first came here, I didn't know what to avoid, so I was very careful. Now that I know the basic taboos, I don't feel so tired anymore."

Chang Lian held his wife's hand. There were many families in the south and more taboos. It was difficult to get information under such complicated circumstances. Many of the information he had now was obtained from his wife's participation in banquets. He could not offend others and he also had to ask questions that were knowledgeable. It was very exhausting and tiring. How could it not be tiring?

Chang Lian knew that his wife was making clothes for the children because she missed them. It seemed lonely at home with only two adults. "After autumn, we will bring Yujiao and Mingling over."

When Mrs. Dong heard this, she asked, "Where's Yuyi?"