Chapter 1537 Frustrated

In the main courtyard, Zhu Lan hadn't read a few lines of the book when Zhao came in with a letter, "Mother, Yu Shuang wrote back."

Zhulan put down the book and asked, "What did you say?"

Zhao smiled and said, "The child has been named Gu Zhaoxi. She also said that Hu would not come back until the child is one year old. She asked me to help Gu's manor deliver food to Zhangzhou."

"Ryukaede is a good name."

"Yeah, it's his turn to name it this time."

Zhulan took a pen and wrote down the name, "Yushuang and the child need nutrition. I'll ask the eldest brother to catch a few sheep and send them over."

Zhao, "Gu's family has raised a lot of people, they have enough to eat."

"The Gu family is the Gu family, and our feelings are ours."

Zhao thought for a moment and said, "I want to send more charcoal and leather. It's too cold today."

Zhulan listened to the cold wind outside the window and said, "It's really cold. It's better to prepare more."

Mrs. Zhao was thinking about what her daughter-in-law still needed. Thinking of her son-in-law, her smile deepened. "In the county governed by Liu Feng, the people have more money this year. Yu Shuang said that there are more people in the county. The people are grateful to Liu Feng and often go to the government office to send fish and vegetables."

Zhulan was very pleased, "The people have sharp eyes, and Liu Feng has been recognized by the people."

"yes."

If her husband hadn't said that the cooperation with the Liu family shouldn't be too high-profile, she would also want to show off her son-in-law.

At noon, Lin Qing stayed for lunch. The girls and Lin Qing were very relaxed. Lin Qing wanted to go back in the afternoon, but Yudie stopped her. Because she had something on her mind, Lin Qing did not leave until it was time to get off school.

When Mingrui came back, he learned from the servant that Lin Qing had come. He stopped on his way back to the yard and went to see his fiancée instead.

Before he reached the door, he heard the sound of a piano. He walked in quickly and saw that it was indeed Yudie playing the piano, and his fiancée was sitting beside him, listening and giving instructions. He had sharp eyes and could see at a glance that his fiancée's fingers were a little red and swollen.

The maid greeted and Mingrui nodded. Lin Qing stood up with a blushing face, and his sister waved with a smile.

Lin Qing felt a little uncomfortable. She didn't leave just to see her fiancé. "I'm back."

Mingrui sat down, "You all sit down."

Yudie sighed quietly. Her brother was not as good as Liu Yuanbo. Anyway, she would not like someone with such a bad temper as her brother. It would be useless even if he had a good-looking face. Her fiancé was better. He knew her feelings. Thinking of this, she could not help but touch the jade pendant. It was made of warm jade. Yuanbo gave it to her when the weather was cold.

Lin Qing pointed at the teapot and said, "This is freshly brewed tea. Try it."

Mingrui hummed, poured himself a cup, took a sip and paused, "Did you make it?"

"Yeah, what's up?"

Mingrui smiled, "Very good."

My sister doesn't have this skill in making tea.

Yudie thought to herself, what was she saying, why did Lin Qing suddenly want to make tea and wait here? She could never be as attentive as her future sister-in-law. Tsk tsk, her brother is so lucky. No wonder her mother likes her future sister-in-law so much, it's because her future sister-in-law has her brother completely in her heart.

Mingrui sat for a while, asked his fiancée about her recent situation, then got up and left.

Lin Qing was a little disappointed, but she cheered up and said, "It's getting late, I'll go home first."

Yudie stood up and said, "I'll take you there."

As soon as she went out, she saw her brother coming back with a medicine bottle in his hand. Yudie smiled secretly and didn't see him off.

Mingrui handed the medicine bottle over, "You have a needle hole on your hand. This ointment is good. Let's go. I'll take you there."

Lin Qing's dark eyes brightened up, and she held the medicine bottle with a bright smile, "Okay."

Mingrui's eyes moved slightly, but he still said nothing.

The next day, Zhou Shuren was distracted during the morning court when he heard someone fall. He was startled and turned around. He saw that the person had fallen and did not get up. He had fainted.

The emperor looked unhappy. "Call the imperial physician."

Zhou Shuren and others turned it over and found out who it was. He was one of the people who showed the most frugality this year. No matter whether this ruthless person found a new way or not, at least he made the emperor remember him from obscurity.

The imperial physician arrived quickly, but was dumbfounded after the diagnosis. He didn't know how to respond. Could he say that this gentleman was hungry?

The prince saw the doctor's dilemma at a glance and said, "Send Master Qi to the side hall to rest first."

The imperial physician breathed a sigh of relief and left with the guards. The prince followed him and when he realized that the patient was hungry, his face darkened.

The morning court ended quickly, and the fainted Lord Qi woke up. The emperor kept Lord Qi, but the other lords were curious and left.

Wang Ju came over to gossip, "What's going on?"

Qiu Yan was speechless, "No matter how frugal you are, you won't lack food and drink. You shouldn't be hungry, right?"

Zhou Shuren, "Remove the words 'should' and 'bar'."

It was obvious that he was hungry. The imperial physician's dilemma explained everything.

Qiu Yan's eyes widened. "This is a bit too much. In the past, they showed off their frugality, but they don't need to diet."

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard, "No matter what, Master Qi has achieved his goal. Look, he is the only one left."

Wang Ju narrowed her eyes. "The autumn harvest has just ended. We have been frugal this year and have indeed saved some food. You are not trying to make a fuss about it, are you?"

Zhou Shuren praised him, "I guess Lord Qi must be crying now. Lord Qi can't donate grain like Lord Wen did last year. He can only think of other ways. Let's go back and think about how much grain to donate."

Wang Ju, "......"

Qiu Yan, "......"

Why do you feel so frustrated?

Zhou Shuren didn't feel aggrieved. If it wasn't Lord Qi today, it would be someone else in the future. This year's grain would definitely be donated. If the Wen family hadn't been afraid of angering the public by continuously proposing grain donations, they would have proposed it long ago.

At the next morning court session, Zhou Shuren listened with a cold face as Lord Qi cried and complained about the reduction in grain production in his hometown. He cried and said that he would send the grain back to his hometown. Anyway, he cried while speaking, and his meaning was expressed very clearly, comparable to that of an opera singer.

The emperor, who had a bad look yesterday, looked very moved today.

The ministers in the court looked more and more indifferent as they listened.

In the end, the emperor said that everyone should do what they can. The only thing that was better than last year was that Lord Qi donated 100 shi at the risk of his life, and the ministers looked a little better.

Lord Qi is not stupid. He doesn't have the confidence to donate too much, but he can't donate too little either. This way, he won't arouse hatred and still gain benefits. One hundred shi is just right.

After the court session, Qiu Yan looked down on Lord Qi. Then, seeing Lord Qi smiling, he snorted coldly.

Zhou Shuren patted Qiu Yan's shoulder and said, "If it wasn't him today, it would be someone else. The emperor knows what's going on."

Qiu Yan, "I just feel aggrieved because they can show off. Saving has changed its meaning. Now they have to donate food. This aggrieved feeling is very uncomfortable."

Zhou Shuren thought to himself that there is always a shortage of such people. "Think of it another way. The donated food will go into the national treasury, which is also the confidence of the Ministry of Revenue."

Qiu Yan felt much better after hearing this.

At Zhou's house, Zhulan remained calm after hearing what her daughter said.

Xue Han was surprised, "Mom, aren't you surprised?"