Chapter 1329: Smart People

Zhou Shuren was somewhat envious of Wang Yi, as Wang Yi was able to leave the capital, but he had absolutely no chance of leaving the capital. He also thought of the retired emperor, who had passed away after the route was taken up, and at his old age he still boarded a ship and went out to sea.

Zhou Shuren also has a painting of the retired emperor going to sea, which he sent back to show off.

Wang Yi suddenly spoke up, "Your Excellency's grandson, Prince Mingteng, has been out for a few months."

Zhou Shuren, "Why ask him?"

Wang Yi smiled and said, "I thought I could attend the wedding banquet this year, but now it seems I can't."

Zhou Shuren explained: "He wants to wait until next year to get married."

In ancient times, children of the family were considered to marry late. After the provincial examination in autumn, Yulu got married, and Mingteng got married the following summer. In the past two years, grandchildren have got married one after another.

Wang Yi, "I heard that the diplomatic envoy's fleet will be back soon."

Zhou Shuren smiled, "Well, if the days go well, we can reach Pinggang in about ten days."

"Congratulations, sir."

He will definitely be promoted when he returns to Beijing this time. Not everyone can endure four years in a foreign country, and he is one of those who knows a lot of inside information. The second son of the Zhou family has made the greatest contribution.

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard. His second son's career had always been full of dangers. He was worried but also proud of him because his second son fought on his own and now he has returned home safely. Zhou Shuren was proud of his son.

At the Gu family, Yu Shuang was six months pregnant, looking at her mother who often came over, "Mom, it's so hot in summer, you don't have to come over so hard, I'll go back often."

Zhao glared, "Don't you know your own situation? I don't have anything to do at home, so don't worry about me."

Yu Shuang felt sorry for her mother. Her father was often not at home because of the second wife. This time he was away for four years. Her mother's hopes were all on her and her siblings. Since she became pregnant, her mother's attention was all on her belly.

Yushuang, "Dad is going back to Beijing, aren't you going to get ready?"

Zhao made the small shoes ready, "I prepared everything, we are already an old married couple."

She was no longer young, and when her husband was not at home, she did not like to dress up. After she got married, she dressed herself up in a very conservative way.

Mrs. Zhao was really busy last year. It was her first time marrying off a daughter, and her husband was not at home. Even with the help of her sisters-in-law and brothers and sisters, she was still very busy. She felt the most fulfilled when her daughter got married, but after her daughter got married, she felt empty inside until she became pregnant.

Yu Shuang could only change the subject when she heard this, "Mom, has Yu Die been behaving well lately?"

Zhao: "She is very well behaved."

Yu Shuang, "......"

Ever since mom made up her mind to discipline my sister, my sister can no longer act coquettishly. Mom has also been keeping a particularly close eye on her in the past two years, and Yudie has indeed become a lot calmer.

Zhao lowered her voice and asked, "Is your mother-in-law still living on the farm?"

After the daughter-in-law got married, Mrs. Hu moved to a manor outside the capital within two months. She moved very smoothly and there were no problems with the daughter-in-law at all.

It is difficult for her to see Mrs. Hu now.

Yu Shuang was helpless. She was not afraid of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law problem. Besides, her mother-in-law knew what was going on. "My mother-in-law likes to plant fruit trees. She lives comfortably on the farm. Whenever we go to accompany her, she thinks my husband and I are annoying."

Her husband told her that her mother-in-law was trapped in the huge mansion because of her husband. Her husband had hired maids and servants, and her mother-in-law still had few people to interact with. In fact, her mother-in-law had been waiting for her husband to get married, and she wanted to give up and go to the farm to live her own life.

Mrs. Zhao laughed, "Back then I was afraid that it would be difficult to get along with your widowed mother. After getting to know her, I found that your mother-in-law is really smart. She let go easily. You and your husband will be under the care of the Zhou family."

Yu Shuang, "If my mother-in-law wasn't smart, my husband wouldn't have taught me so well."

Zhao nodded in agreement, "That's right."

Yu Shuang thought of her mother-in-law interacting with the nearby farmers in the village. She had a smile on her face that she had never seen before. Her mother-in-law really liked life in the village.

In the Hanlin Academy, Mingyun went out for some fresh air and touched the purse at her waist. She was seen by Changzhi who had just returned from the palace.

Changzhi, "What did you promise Wenyue to buy?"

"She likes Yuwen's hollow gold bracelet. Yuwen gave it to her, and I gave it back. I want to buy one for her."

Changzhi didn't know much about the jewellery of the ladies, because the ladies had too many jewellery. The ladies were very generous and bought too many jewellery every year. "Yuwen, it's a bracelet that was given to her by her aunt, and you gave it back. What can I say to you?"

Mingyun shook her head, "No matter how many jewels Yuwen has, they are still Yuwen's. I can't ignore her because she has a lot of jewels, nor can I indulge Wenyue because she is young. The fact that she is young is not an excuse. I have to tell her not to ask for things casually. We can buy them ourselves if we have money, but if we don't have money, we can save them slowly."

Changzhi was silent. Well, he would not teach his children. His son was obedient. As for the daughter, she was educated by his wife. His wife was knowledgeable and the daughter would learn enough to last a lifetime. He seemed to seldom take care of the children. "Fourth uncle, I am not as good as you."

What Dad taught personally is different. Mingyun's behavior has an impact on his younger brothers and sisters.

Mingyun was embarrassed, "It was all taught by my grandfather."

These are the values ​​that his grandfather shaped in him, and he has been teaching his younger brothers and sisters this way.

Chang Zhi said, "Being the eldest son and grandson is too tiring. Fortunately, I am the fourth."

Mingyun, "......"

At the Zhou family, Zhulan took Qingxue to sort out the dowry for Yu Lu. Each granddaughter had similar dowry. It was impossible for her to prepare exactly the same dowry. The same antiques were difficult to find. As long as the calculated amount of money was about the same, it would be fine.

The Zhou family had a lot of antiques. When the southerners were confiscating their property, they dealt with too many antique calligraphy and paintings. Because of the large number, Zhulan also bought a lot of them for use as dowry.

Zhulan arrived at the warehouse where silver was stored. She picked up a handful of banknotes that year, and gradually exchanged them for silver or gold and saved them over the past few years.

Zhulan also had a lot of banknotes in her hands, all of which were income from her business in recent years.

Back in the house, Zhulan said to Qingxue, "Send everyone to move to the main room."

Qingxue: "Yes."

Zhulan was counting the days for the eldest daughter to return home. It was almost time. Jiang Du was going to take part in the provincial examination this year. In the past two years, the eldest son-in-law's travel notes had become more and more famous. As his reputation grew, his painting skills also rose.

Last year, when Yu Shuang got married, among the dowry that the eldest daughter-in-law sent her were several paintings of her eldest son-in-law.

When leaving the government office, Mingyun said to his fourth uncle, "I can go by myself."

Changzhi touched his purse and said, "I haven't bought Yuwen a gift for a long time. Let's go together."

Mingyun thought to himself, Fourth Uncle hasn't bought anything for a long time. Fourth Aunt is in charge of the household, so Fourth Uncle doesn't have to worry about anything. Except for Yu Wen's birthday, Fourth Uncle has never bought her a gift.

Changzhi felt uncomfortable being stared at, so he coughed and said, "I'm leaving."

After the carriage had been moving for a while, Chang Zhi suddenly said, "This year the fourth son of the Wen family will also take part in the provincial examination. In the past two years, the Wen family has only known the fourth son of the Wen family!"

Mingyun: "Yeah."

Changzhi held up a fan and said, "The Wen family will be very lively in the future!"

When they arrived at the jewelry shop and got off the carriage, Mingyun saw Wen Rong sitting opposite him. What he had been saying was really coming true.