Chapter 1526 Thoughts

Time flies, and five days have passed in a blink of an eye. Zhulan did not continue to pay attention to Yu. Unexpectedly, Ning Ming would come to the house with a lot of live shrimps.

Zhulan smiled and said, "Your mother is too polite. It's not easy to get such big live shrimps."

Ning Ming knew what his mother was thinking, but he did not agree with her idea. He followed his mother's words and came to Zhou Houfu to repay the favor of sending medicine. This was a normal interaction. "My father loves to eat shrimps. He would buy a lot of shrimps every year. Over time, he also raised a fishing boat. There is no shortage of shrimps in the family. These are the new shrimps delivered today. I specially sent them to you and the Marquis to taste them."

Zhulan thought, there is still money. Ning Zhixiang's share of the family wealth is very generous. "Okay, let the kitchen cook it today."

Zhulan asked again, "Is your mother feeling better?"

Ning Ming's eyes were dim. His mother had a lot on her mind and loved to nag him, but she was really good to him. "I've been a little more energetic recently, but my appetite is still poor."

Zhulan understood, but Yu still showed no improvement. "This person drank too much soup and has a poor appetite. You can try the medicinal diet."

Ning Ming was stunned for a moment, then said gratefully, "I'll go ask the imperial physician."

Zhulan heard Yujiao's voice outside and looked at the time. It was time to give a lesson to her granddaughter.

Ning Ming naturally heard it, and hurriedly stood up and said, "Madam, I'm going back first."

"good."

Zhulan asked housekeeper Ding to send the person away, but unfortunately all the grandchildren were not at home.

Ning Ming followed the housekeeper out. Yujiao and others made way for him in the yard, and Yuwen had to move a step slower because the girl was still a little dazed as she had just woken up.

Ning Ming nodded, then walked out of the yard without looking around.

Butler Ding was a little worried about the Fifth Miss, but he would not say a word to outsiders. He glanced at Master Ning with the corner of his eye, but he didn't know whether Master Ning noticed that the Fifth Miss was still sleepy.

Ning Ming left the Marquis' Mansion and sat back in his own carriage. Thinking about what he had just seen, he shook his head. How could Miss Zhou Wu have nothing to do with him? His mother was thinking too well. Even if the Zhou and Ning families had thought of getting married in the past, that was the son of the Ning Marquis' Mansion, not him.

Later, the two families failed to get married, but Miss Zhou still had no trouble finding a husband. Even though the Zhou family was very strict in choosing a son-in-law, there was still a family willing to give up a son to achieve the goal of marriage. Unlike him, he was neither high nor low. Good families looked down on him, and bad families did not please his mother.

Ning Ming thought about how to explain to her mother without upsetting her.

In the Hanlin Academy, Chang Zhi walked out of the room with a stiff mouth, patted his cheeks, and saw his eldest nephew drinking tea in the yard. He walked over quickly and asked, "Are you not busy?"

Mingyun, "Just came back from the palace, sit down and rest for a while."

Changzhi drank two cups of tea and sighed, "Ah."

Mingyun, "What happened to Fourth Uncle?"

"It's not Mingjia and Yuwen's marriage yet. Since I came back from the grassland, no less than three people have proposed marriage to me."

Mingyun, "There are many people with good backgrounds in the Hanlin Academy. Are you dissatisfied, Uncle?"

"I'm worried because you were born into such a good family. Don't you know what your fifth sister is like? Her biggest wish is to not have to worry about anything. Listen to what she said. She even said her requirements are not high. Isn't this high? I've never seen anyone with higher requirements than this."

Mingyun smiled, "This girl is really thoughtful."

"Humph, how can you not worry about life when you are married? Even if you live on your own, you still have to worry. She is just used to it by your fourth aunt."

Mingyun twitched his lips, "Fourth Uncle, do you dare to say this to Fourth Aunt?"

Changzhi, "......Why not?"

"You sound hesitant."

Chang Zhi snorted. Well, he really didn't dare. Since his daughter was like this, he had a bigger responsibility. "Hey, don't look at your fifth sister as lazy. She is not the kind of person who will take a loss. If she gets angry, she will be very vengeful. Do you think I can trust her?"

Mingyun drank his tea slowly, "The girls in the Zhou family really have different tempers."

Changzhi, "You have a strong temper, but that's fine, this way you won't be bullied. Yushuang has found a few good marriages, and Yuwen will also find someone she likes."

He didn't say anything. The girl said she was living a good life. He was scared to death by hearing this remark. Fortunately, the girl later said that she was just thinking about it, and for the sake of the reputation of the girls in her family, she had to get married.

Zhangzhou, Mingteng had seen too many poor places. The lives of the people on the grassland were even more difficult. Even eating salt was difficult for them. Therefore, Mingteng was always calm about the poverty in Zhangzhou.

Minghui didn't react much. He had been out with his father and had seen a lot, not to mention Changzhong, who had traveled even further than Minghui.

Liu Jia's reaction was the most serious. He saw that there were few people whose clothes were not patched, and they were all pale and thin. "This place is too poor."

Since entering Zhangzhou, she hasn't seen anyone herding shepherds, though she has seen them a few times in other states.

Ming Teng, "That's why it's called a poor state. Zhangzhou's land is not fertile, and grain production is very low. The people don't have enough to eat all year round, and they don't have money, so their lives are very difficult."

Life is getting worse and worse, and there is no use having any hope.

Liu Jia sighed, "You don't know until you come out. I thought I was in the same difficulties as the people in Beijing."

Although she was thin, she looked energetic and vigorous. She was still thinking too well.

“So you need to go out more often and see for yourself.”

The carriage arrived at the county government office quickly. The letter had already been delivered. Yu Shuang was waiting at the door with a bulging belly. When she saw Ming Teng and the others, she smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work. The food is ready. Let's eat first."

Ming Teng saw that Yu Shuang was in good spirits, so he smiled and said, "Grandma and Second Auntie can't prepare anything for you."

Yu Shuang had already seen the several carriages. "I'm sorry to have worried grandma and mom."

Changzhong said, "Then write letters back frequently."

Yu Shuang called out, "Uncle."

Changzhong nodded with a smile, "Let's go inside and talk."

The group went to the backyard. The food was not very rich. Yu Shuang was embarrassed and said, "There are not many good things here."

There were fish, chicken, and some dried seafood on the table, but nothing else.

Chang Zhong waited for Yu Shuang's mother-in-law to sit down before he sat down and said, "Now let's talk about frugality. These are already very good."

Yu Shuang said, "Alas, this place is poor to begin with. The officials in the county government have a hard time. Even if they don't save money, there will be no oil or water on the table. Liu Feng and I can have fish and chickens because my father's manor provides us with food."

Changzhong smiled, "Second brother loves you."

Second brother didn't expect to make any profit from his farm. To put it bluntly, it was all for Yu Shuang, hoping that Yu Shuang could eat better.

In the capital, at the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren took the letter delivered by Jianyan, glanced at it, and then put it aside.