Chapter 1486: Awesome, My Dear Mother

Tao left after sitting for a while. She just wanted to hear the news with her own ears. Before leaving, she also took the donation list from Zhou Hou Mansion.

The Zhou family was very lively, with people constantly coming to inquire about the news, making the mansion even more lively.

The Li family members thought that the mother-in-law was going to die as they had left such a big matter to her.

Su Xuan was excited, "Mom, can your daughter-in-law help you?"

She thought that if the private orphanage was successfully established, her mother's name would be passed down to future generations, and she also wanted to help her mother-in-law. Who says women are inferior to men? She is no worse than a man before she gets married.

Zhulan agreed, "Okay, you come and help me."

Su Xuan is capable, and she will not waste Su Xuan's abilities.

Su Xuan, "Mom, I will definitely not hold you back."

"I believe in your ability."

Among the daughters-in-law, Su Xuan is the most capable. With Su Xuan's help, she can feel much more relaxed.

Zhulan looked at her daughters-in-law and asked, "Don't you think that mother shouldn't take this job?"

Li shook her head, "Mother is so capable, she will definitely be able to do the job well."

Li is a boaster. In her eyes, her mother-in-law is the most powerful. Nothing her mother-in-law does is out of the ordinary and there is nothing her mother-in-law cannot do.

Zhao thought more, "Mother, I believe in your ability, but if you take the job, some people will be dissatisfied."

Su Xuan continued, "Oh, you have to hold back your dissatisfaction. This is the Queen Mother's order."

Zhulan was not afraid of anyone being dissatisfied. She was relieved that her daughters-in-law all supported her.

Ministry of Revenue, Qiu Yan hesitated to speak, Zhou Shuren rolled his eyes in his heart, "If you have something to say, just say it."

Qiu Yan, "You also know the Queen Mother's order."

"Yeah, I heard that."

"Don't you have anything to say?"

Zhou Shuren was surprised, "What should I say?"

Qiu Yan said thoughtfully, "Madam Hou is in charge of a private orphanage, which is also a job. This is the first time since the founding of the dynasty that a woman has been in charge. Do you really have nothing to say?"

Zhou Shuren curled his lips in his heart, "You also said it is a private orphanage. I support it. Now the people are suffering and the orphans have no way to survive. These children have no one to take care of them. There is only a way to die. This is a great kindness. Don't insist on women doing the job. There is no difference between men and women in terms of ability. As long as they can do the job well, it's fine."

Qiu Yan understood that in Marquis Zhou's mind, women could also do tasks. He had already found out that the Marquis's wife had entered the palace yesterday. It was possible that it was Marquis Zhou who proposed this matter.

Qiu Yan still felt uncomfortable. Shouldn't the woman be the housekeeper in the backyard?

Even if it is a private orphanage, the implications are very wide. Having been in the officialdom for many years, he sees it very clearly.

Zhou Shuren ignored Qiu Yan's confusion and raised his head, "Anything else?"

Qiu Yan frowned, "It's okay."

Zhou Shuren waved his hand, "Go ahead if you have nothing else to do."

After the others left, Zhou Shuren was happy for his wife. He had thought that there was no hope, but unexpectedly it actually worked. This must be the intention of the retired emperor. If it was the empress dowager, she would have followed his wife's plan and taken in orphans from the capital step by step in a low-key manner, instead of issuing an edict with great fanfare.

The whole capital was abuzz with discussions. In ancient times, men were in charge of external affairs and women were in charge of internal affairs. This matter had upset too many people. Although it was the Queen Mother's order, no one dared to mention her. Zhulan, the official on duty, became the center of the storm.

The Ning family received the Queen Mother's notification, and the Song family was very surprised, but they still supported them.

At the Ran family, Mr. Ran frowned. When Mrs. Qi heard the news, she was shocked. After getting the exact news from Marquis Zhou's mansion, she was speechless for a long time. "Why would the Queen Mother let Mrs. Yang be in charge of a private orphanage?"

Master Ran, "I was also surprised that the decree was issued directly, not just a small one."

If the child was adopted privately in the capital, there wouldn't be such a big reaction. The meaning of the decree would be different.

In the palace, the queen patted her daughter to sleep, and her mind was also thinking about the imperial decree. Last night when she was having dinner with her father and mother, her father mentioned this matter. She knew that it was not her mother's intention. Today's imperial decree was entirely her father's idea, and her mother just named it and left it alone.

The female official came in and said, "Your Majesty, Madam Wen has sent a letter to ask for an audience."

The queen felt relieved. Fortunately, it was her mother's order. If she had taken the responsibility, she would have been troubled. "You can go back. I am not feeling well and cannot see you."

The lady-in-waiting said, "Yes."

When the Queen saw her daughter pouting, she couldn't help laughing. She stood up and left the palace, thinking about Madam Zhou. She knew that Madam Zhou had entered the palace yesterday.

She still underestimated Yang. Yang was the one specifically appointed by her father to be in charge. If successful, Yang would leave her name in later generations.

The female official came back and whispered, "Madam, is it really okay to hand over the private orphanage to Madam Zhou?"

Queen, "I think it's a good idea. Madam Zhou is not a simple person. You will see."

She is looking forward to the development of private orphanages.

The Queen continued, "My mother has donated materials, so I cannot be left behind. You will go to each palace to take inventory later."

The lady-in-waiting said, "Yes."

At Zhou's house, Xue Han came back late. "The child clung to me and wouldn't let go."

Zhulan, "You should also pay more attention to rest. After Rongchuan left, I think no one can take care of you. Look at your complexion."

Xue Han had no time to miss Rong Chuan. Her little son occupied all her time. "Mom, you know I am worried about my child."

Zhulan felt sorry for her grandson and her daughter, "You should also pay more attention to rest and take good care of your body. Don't let Rongchuan feel uneasy when he is away on business."

"Mom, I will take good care of myself, don't worry."

"Um."

Xue Han then got down to business, "Mom, I'll come and help you too. If I'm here to calm the noise, the gossip will be quieter."

She is the Princess of Qin, the daughter-in-law of the royal family. Even if there are discussions, there will be caution.

Zhulan waved her hands, "I can do it myself, your main task is to take care of yourself."

Xue Han, "Mom, many people will be dissatisfied."

"Mother knows. Don't worry, I know what's going on."

She would not monopolize the court's resources, so it would be difficult for these people to make things difficult for her.

Xue Han felt relieved when she saw that her mother was not just being stubborn but was really confident. "Mom, if you encounter any difficulties, just tell me. I am the Princess of Qin and I will help you vent your anger."

Zhulan felt warm in her heart. When the children were young, their parents protected them and helped them grow up. Now her daughter can protect her.

In the evening, Lord Yu returned home, and Liu asked, "Have you heard about the Queen Mother's order?"

Lord Yu, "It has spread all over the capital, how could I not have heard of it?"

Liu, "What do you think, Master?"

"No matter what, the Yu family and the Zhou family must marry."

Liu was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Master is right, then I won't worry about it. I think the Queen Mother has issued an order, and Madam Zhou is capable."

Lord Yu nodded. He trusted Marquis Zhou more. Although he did not agree in his heart, he still helped to refute a few sentences because of Marquis Zhou.

Liu was worried, "Who do you think we should ask to propose marriage?"

Lord Yu thought about it and said, "The Liu family and the Zhou family are engaged. You have also met Lord Liu's wife several times. What do you think of the Liu family?"

Liu smiled and said, "I think it's great."

In the evening, after the family had finished their meal, Changyi kept looking at his mother. His mother was really quiet, but when she spoke, it was shocking. Even he, her son, was shocked.

Zhulan narrowed her eyes, "Isn't it enough that I've been staring at your mother all night?"