Chapter 1338: Reincarnation

Chang Yi smiled and said, "Dad, I will stay in the capital from now on. I have made plans. When winter comes, I will take a few more days off and take Zhao out for a walk."

Zhou Shuren thinks he has set a good example and everyone in his family loves his wife. "Just know it in your heart."

Chang Yi told him what his mother had told him that afternoon, "I went to investigate again."

Zhou Shuren asked, "There must be something discovered."

Chang Yi's bottom line is lower than that of Zhou Lao Da and the others, so he didn't shy away from asking questions. "I found out a lot. The girl who returned to Beijing with the old lady was neglected by her mother, and there was also a cousin who wanted to marry her. There is a big gap between the eldest and second wives of the Shang family, and there are many conflicts."

Then Changyi talked about the business history over the past decade.

Zhou Shuren was silent. Why did his son want to know so much? It wasn't just because he wanted to know the news, but it was a habit. His son was working hard outside, and if he didn't know the details, he could lose his life. His voice was a little hoarse, "You've worked hard these years."

Chang Yi was stunned, then he reacted. He realized that his brothers' skills were all taught by their father, who knew them very well. His habits were developed slowly, and his father loved him.

Three days later, Zhulan received a post from the merchant and a letter from Mingteng. Zhulan smiled and said, "Oh, Mingteng has already left for Beijing."

Li also missed her son. She didn’t feel it when her son was still in Beijing, but now that he has been away from Beijing for half a year, she really wanted him to come back.

The more Zhulan read, the deeper her smile deepened. Whoever had the thickest letters from home would be ranked first. Mingteng had to write down everything he had read and eaten. Only the first page of the letters sent back was the important one, and the rest were like a notebook.

Li went to see his son's letter. As a result of years of hard work, although Li could not speak fluently, he had no problem writing letters. The most amazing one was Zhao, who had practiced his handwriting and could even write poetry. Zhao would write a poem next to his paintings.

Zhao was more concerned about the post, "Mom, do you want to go by yourself?"

Zhulan saw that Zhao wanted to go, so she said, "Well, I won't take you guys this time. I'll only take Yudie and Yuyi."

As for Yuwen, she had heard all the information Changyi had found out. If Yuwen didn't want to go, she wouldn't take her with her.

In the Maritime Affairs Department, Rong Enqing has been idled and does not need to come regularly for a month, but he still has to report on the prescribed days. Rong Enqing has gained weight again. His two daughters are getting better and better, but Rong Enqing has gained a lot of weight in the past two years.

The elegant young man back then has now entered the slightly plump category, and his figure is expected to continue to rise.

"Lord Rong."

Rong Enqing looked back. The Maritime Administration was used to him reporting in, so he came and left quickly. This was the first time someone was waiting for him.

Rong Enqing didn't recognize the person in front of him, "Who are you?"

Shang Wenjin, "I am Shang Wenjin. I arrived at the Maritime Affairs Department at the beginning of the year and am currently a doctor in the Maritime Affairs Department."

Rong Enqing said, "Oh, you are a fifth-rank official." "You have just been transferred back to Beijing from outside the capital?"

Shang Wenjin said, "Yes, I just came back."

Rong Enqing really didn't recognize the person in front of him, and didn't even feel familiar. "What do you want from me?"

Shang Wenjin smiled and said, "I often hear people mention the Marquis, but I never had the chance to meet him, so I bravely came here to wait for him today."

Rong Enqing has always believed that if a person is diligent and attentive when there is nothing to do, he is either a traitor or a thief. He smiled and said, "Since there is nothing to do, I still have something to do."

Shang Wenjin made way for him, "Master Hou, please."

Shang Wenjin did not retract his gaze until Lord Rong left. He looked towards the busy Maritime Affairs Bureau. Although he was a doctor, if he got it, it was given to him by the emperor because of his father's kindness. This also meant that it would be difficult for him to make further progress. He had been unable to compare with his elder brother for many years outside, and his father's kindness was probably gone. He could only rely on himself.

Rong Enqing got on the carriage and said to the servant, "Go check."

The servant said, "Yes."

The next day was the day of the merchant's banquet. Zhulan and her two granddaughters did not go early, and when they arrived, the seats were basically full.

What does it mean when people leave, the tea gets cold? I have been away from the capital for almost ten years. The merchants are paving the way for my eldest son, and there are very few people of high status who came today.

Zhulan's arrival surprised and astonished the female members of the family who came to participate in the performance.

When the Zhou family prospered, Mr. Shang left the capital. How did the eldest son of the Shang family, who was a fourth-rank official, have any contact with the Zhou family?

When the old lady of the Shang family saw Yang arrive, the smile on her face deepened. If she had not been away from the capital for nearly ten years, she would have sacrificed her reputation to enter the palace for the sake of her granddaughter.

The old lady said, "Madam Yang, please take a seat. These are your two granddaughters. They are truly kind-hearted people."

Zhulan sat down next to the old lady and said, "The old lady's granddaughter is the one who is beautiful and intelligent."

The old lady loved to hear people praising her granddaughter, so she pulled Shang Qing over and said, "I'm not praising this child, she's the most filial."

The old lady had two granddaughters, but she only pulled one out. No matter how well the other one concealed herself, she could not hide it from Zhulan's eyes.

Zhulan stared at the girl who was being pulled by the old lady. She had not very fair skin, a pair of expressive eyes, and a pretty face. When she noticed her gaze, she lowered her head in embarrassment.

Zhulan smiled and said, "I heard that too. He is indeed a rare filial child."

Not everyone can leave the capital and return to their hometown with peace of mind. The girl in front of him has clear eyes. If she is not truly filial, the old lady of the merchant family will not follow him back to the capital in person, let alone enter the palace.

Shang Ying knew that her grandmother had entered the palace, but she didn't say anything about why. Her mother guessed that her grandmother entered the palace for her uncle, and her father even broke a teacup for this. Now it seems that her grandmother obviously entered the palace for Shang Qing.

Otherwise, why would Madam Yang come to Shangjia? Shangjia and the Zhou family have never had any contact. The more she thought about it, the more angry she felt. She is also a legitimate granddaughter, and she is a few months older than Shang Qing.

The old lady continued, "These little girls don't like to listen to our chat. Qing'er, take Miss Zhou and the others to the garden."

Shang Qing smiled and said, "Yes."

As soon as the girls in the room left, the conversation began to revolve around the girls. Zhulan was listening. It was rare for Zhulan to attend a banquet, so she wanted to take the opportunity to talk about her daughter.

They may say sour things behind the Ran family's girl's back about her life after marrying into the Zhou family, but that doesn't mean they are really blind. The Zhou family is a blessed family and suitable for marriage. For a moment, Zhulan felt a headache when she heard this.

The old lady of the merchant thought to herself that it was fortunate that she had sacrificed her reputation, otherwise the chance would have been even slimmer.

The old lady found the eldest daughter-in-law, and when she came back she said that she would make the decision on Shang Qing's marriage. The eldest daughter-in-law was unwilling, but now she is grinning, not for Qing'er's good future, but purely because of the benefits that Qing'er would bring if she really married into the Zhou family.

Tea and snacks had been placed in the garden, and Shang Qing, the host, invited all the ladies to take their seats.

As soon as Shang Qing sat down, a lady asked, "Shang Qing, your skin is darker than ours. Is it natural?"

Shang greeted, "My sister wasn't born this way, she got it from working in the fields in the countryside."

Yuyi felt Yudie pinching her palm and looked at the two people who spoke. She had expected this to happen when the old lady pulled Shang Qing in front of her grandmother. Shang Ying's words made her feel that it was great to be born in the Zhou family.

Yudie whispered, "My mother said that we sisters will be reincarnated."

Yuyi nodded, "Yeah."