Chapter 1552 Secret

Chang Yi's expression turned sour, "It's a good deal for the Liu family."

Zhu Lan chuckled, "The better the Liu family is, the better Yudie will be too. Yushuang and Yudie are sisters. The Liu family won't be greedy for food, and Liu Feng won't be greedy for his achievements. Don't be jealous."

Chang Yi just didn't want to give up. He wanted his son-in-law to have the best. He didn't want his son-in-law anymore. "Ming Rui never missed a class to give to orphans in Zhuangzi. He really likes teaching and educating people."

Zhulan also noticed that Mingrui seemed to be sublime every time he went to the manor, with bright eyes. "If he likes it, let him choose it himself."

Chang Yi smiled and said, "It would be a good idea for this kid to go to the Ministry of Rites."

Zhulan looked at Changyi and said, "We'll talk about it when the time comes. Mingrui is still young."

I am worried if my own children are too outstanding. Even if the family is divided in the future, Mingrui will still have the surname Zhou. He has outstanding older brothers and uncles who are striving to make progress. The royal family has allocated only so many resources to the Zhou family. If I want all my children to occupy high positions, I wouldn't even dare to dream of doing so.

Zhulan feels sorry for Mingrui. This child is so sensible that he is already planning his future choices.

Zhulan didn't want to talk about her grandson anymore, so she asked, "Keqi has been staying at your manor for a few days. Shouldn't you take him back? How can you let a guest stay at your manor?"

Chang Yi touched his nose and said, "My son asked him to come back and live here. He said the manor is nice. You also know that the rules of the manor are strict. He feels uncomfortable living there. There are members of the Zhao family in the manor. Although they are not related by blood, they get along well with Qiu Niang."

Zhulan didn't force it after hearing this. "This child has been living alone all this time. He is really used to it."

Chang Yi said, "He is also engaged. They will get married when he returns from his study tour. I will give him a betrothal gift then."

"As you should. You have been taking care of this child. When the time comes, you can deliver the gifts from the mansion."

Chang Yi, "Yeah."

At the Qin Palace, Rong Chuan chatted with his third uncle, "It's been so cold lately, third uncle, please take care of yourself and don't catch a cold."

The third uncle came to the palace to see Xiaer every day. He was really worried about his uncle's health.

Ningxu is content with having a grandson. "My body is fine, Xiaer is fine, I eat well and sleep well."

Rongchuan, "I was worried about Xiaer's health, but she didn't get sick even after the fever dropped. She has recovered a lot."

"It's worth the effort to take care of yourself. When you grow up, your body will be stronger."

Then he will be able to take the child back. Alas, the Ninghou Mansion is deserted now. At his age, he doesn't like to look for concubines. The concubines are living a retired life, which makes the mansion even more boring.

Rongchuan asked, "I didn't go to see Ningming after I left the palace. Is Ningming okay?"

"This kid is well prepared and has a strong mind. He's fine. You don't have to worry about him."

Rong Chuan thought of Xue Han's words and asked with a smile, "Is the Yu family still noisy?"

Ning Xu's eyes were filled with sarcasm. "Why not? The Yu family is getting worse and worse. There is no one in charge now, and the family business is almost ruined. How could they let go of Ning Ming, this piece of fat meat?"

Rong Chuan raised his eyebrows, "Uncle didn't knock?"

Ning Xu, "Children have to grow up. Besides, this is Ning Ming's uncle's family, so just leave it to Ning Ming. If you can't handle this matter well, don't pursue a career in politics. It's better to be a rich and noble son, so as not to interrupt this line of inheritance."

Rong Chuan thought for a moment and said, "My father will not agree to Ning Ming being his grandson-in-law."

Ning Xu, "I already knew it, but can you tell me the truth? Why did the emperor invite your father to the palace a few days ago?"

Rong Chuan didn't know either. He thought his brother would tell him, but he didn't. His father didn't tell him either. Even his father-in-law didn't say a word. He shook his head and said, "I don't know."

Ning Xu's eyes were filled with disappointment. He was the one with the highest rank in the Ning family. Although he had Rong Chuan's son as a guarantee, he didn't want to be marginalized. He could feel that the royal family was paying more and more attention to Zhou Shuren. He patted Rong Chuan on the shoulder and said, "Although you have suffered a lot, it's a blessing in disguise. You have a good father-in-law."

Rongchuan also thought so. In his father's heart, the country is the most important. Now that his elder brother has been appointed as the crown prince, his position in his father's heart has become more backward. However, in his father-in-law's heart, his status has never changed.

At night, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren told the queen about her thoughts. "The queen has a little plan!"

Zhou Shuren paused while reading. "It can only mean that the Queen is in a very bad condition."

Zhulan also guessed, "The prince's wedding is waiting!"

"Oh, if the queen is smart, she will try her best to ask the prince not to get married."

"The timing is not good, so it is better to postpone the wedding. The Emperor is still in his prime, and he is not in a hurry to have a grandson."

Zhou Shuren said worriedly, "During these troubled times, if we hadn't continued to develop our navy and establish shipping routes to shock neighboring countries, there wouldn't just be changes on the northeastern border."

Zhulan was worried, "Emissaries from various countries came to Beijing to buy food, and the imperial court was also short of food."

Zhou Shuren put down the book, "The navy of Pinggang will welcome the envoy with artillery tomorrow."

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"Intimidate the envoys who have ulterior motives and show them the power and range of our advanced artillery."

Last year, when the national treasury was tight, he did not ask for permission to reduce research on gunpowder. Absolute force is the right to speak.

Zhulan didn't hear Changyi say, "Changyi doesn't know?"

Zhou Shuren nodded, "I don't know, we'll know when he gets to Pinggang."

"You're still a low-ranking official."

Zhou Shuren chuckled, "Only a few high-ranking officials know about this. This is the emperor's trust."

Zhu Lan curled her lips, "Yes, yes, who asked Zhou Hou to stabilize the country? You are the most valued by the royal family."

Zhou Shuren touched his nose and said, "It's really stressful."

Zhulan stopped smiling. A double-edged sword has its advantages and disadvantages.

The next day, Changzhong did not go to the academy because he received news that the fourth prince was coming. Early in the morning, Changzhong sent someone to the Qin Palace to invite Lu Jiaqing.

Lu Jiaqing had frostbite on his face. "Why did you ask me to come here, sir?"

Changzhong, "It's hard for me to invite you now."

Lu Jiaqing was embarrassed, "I just entered the Prince Qin's Palace and am following the guard. It is not convenient for me to leave the palace often."

Changzhong shook his head, "You said you have become my disciple, so why don't you just stay with Shenxing? Why do you insist on going to the Qin Palace? How old are you? Look at your face, it's all frostbitten. Have you been on duty recently?"

Lu Jiaqing, "This is a training, and we agreed to go to the Qin Palace at the beginning. I am not a person who breaks my promise."

Changzhong did not reveal Lu Jiaqing's thoughts. This man has a secret. It is not easy to enter the Qin Palace, and they will not accept young people. Lu Jiaqing can take a shortcut to enter the Qin Palace through martial arts, and this kid is thinking of this.

Changzhong motioned for Lu Jiaqing to sit down, and then he leaned back without any manners, "Today is a good day for you, the Fourth Prince is coming to visit."

Lu Jiaqing was stunned for a moment, pursed his lips, and said, "Thank you."

Chang Zhong waved his hands, his eyes sharp, "If you endanger the Zhou family, I will show no mercy."

Lu Jiaqing said seriously, "I will never harm the Zhou family."

He only wanted to seek justice and revenge for his mother.

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