Chapter 1574 Value

Zhou Shuren and Wang Ju were silent. Zhao Bo saw the indifference in Zhou Shuren's eyes and regretted it. It was too late to regret it. The time he had spent in the capital was enough for him to understand the situation in Zhou Hou Mansion. He was obviously Zhou Shuren's first friend. When Zhou Shuren saved him from the whirlpool of salt tax, he had already made arrangements for him. As a result, Zhao Bo calmed down.

The conversation at the palace gate stopped, and more or less everyone's eyes fell here, and the officials of the Wang family looked at each other.

Zhao Bo smiled and said, "Congratulations to Marquis Zhou for having a grandson."

Zhou Shuren said calmly, "Congratulations on your successful entry into Beijing."

The officials in the capital are all in their own pits. In recent years, he has gained several new ministries, but the aristocratic families are all keeping an eye on him. The top aristocratic families have too many officials in their families, and once an official position in the capital is revealed, it is all bloody.

Therefore, it is not easy to enter Beijing without family protection. It is the place where power is most concentrated and the most brutal.

Zhao Bo opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but when Zhou Hou gave him an indifferent look, he fell silent and retreated with his head down.

Wang Ju and the others left, and he said, "You are such a fool, even though I have a golden thigh like you to cling to."

Zhou Shuren, "......"

This golden thigh came out of his mouth.

Wang Ju continued, "The Wang family was really willing to give up. They thought they were fighting for a position for their own son, but they actually gave it to Zhao Bo."

Zhou Shuren's eyes were cold, "You have to pay as much as you get. Don't talk about favors with the noble families. Favors are worthless. What is valuable is your own value. Obviously, in the eyes of the Wang family, Zhao Bo is worth this price."

Wang Ju said quietly, "There are so many of our Wang family members serving as officials outside the capital, how many of them actually stay in the capital? The price Zhao Bo has to pay is not small."

Zhou Shuren did not continue to answer. It was the path Zhao Bo had chosen, no matter how much the price he paid. At least the Zhao family had now returned to Beijing.

At the morning court, the emperor displayed several memorials. After reading them, Zhou Shuren was impressed. Just by giving an idea, the ministers' minds became active. They came up with good ideas one after another, and he would acknowledge them as good ideas.

There are too many old foxes in the court, Zhou Shuren warned himself to be more careful. Now he hasn't caught any handle on him. If he really catches it, he will not be polite to him.

The emperor was delighted, "With all of you, my dear ministers, united in purpose, I believe the people's lives will be better."

Zhou Shuren rolled his eyes in his heart, haha, some of these people are working for the people, some are not, and just want to wait until they are fattened up so they can be slaughtered.

At Zhou's house, Ma stayed to take care of Liu Jia. Zhulan had breakfast and Ma came. Zhulan saw that Ma's eyes were full of bloodshot. "You didn't rest all night?"

How could Ma sleep? She was terrified because her child was taken away, and her daughter was injured. She gave the imperial physician some silver and secretly asked her daughter how long it would take to get pregnant again. The imperial physician gave her a definite answer for the sake of the silver: the concubine would have to be raised for at least five years!

After hearing this, Ma was stunned. Five years! It was too long.

Zhulan saw Ma's appearance and could tell that she hadn't rested much or eaten much, so she signaled Qingxue to ask the kitchen to prepare some food.

Ma came back to her senses after hearing the instructions, and raised her head a little slowly, "Madam, I am sorry to bother you."

Zhulan, "Don't bother me. You should have a good rest. If Liu Jia wakes up and sees you looking haggard, she will be even more upset. She just got hurt and needs to be relieved."

Ma knew it, but she couldn't control herself. Her husband wasn't at home, and she didn't even have anyone to discuss it with. Should she talk to her daughter-in-law? She hadn't thought about it, "Then I'll go back and rest."

Zhu Lan said, "Let's eat first, and then go. I know what you are worried about. The fact that our Zhou family did not regret the engagement has already shown our attitude. Now that Liu Jia has given birth to a son, Liu Jia has confidence. She just needs to take good care of herself and raise the child."

After a pause, he continued, "I will take care of Liu Jia and also hire a maid for her."

Ma's head was buzzing with joy. She understood that the child would be returned. She said gratefully, "Thank you, old lady. Thank you."

Qingxue came back with a smile on her face, "Madam, the old man has sent the child back."

Zhulan smiled and said, "Go and have a look yourself to see if there is anything else you need."

Qingxue: "Yes."

Ma wanted to go back, but Zhulan didn't stop her, "The food will be delivered soon, so I won't keep you here any longer."

Ma stood up, thanked him again, and left quickly.

Ming Teng's yard. Ming Teng was worried all night and smiled at his grandfather, "This child looks like me."

Rong Yu snorted, "I'm handing the child over to you. If anything happens to the child, I will never forgive you."

Ming Teng grinned and thought to himself, Grandpa is really awesome. "Yes, I will definitely take good care of the child."

Rong Yuyun was troubled by the child's crying and making noise last night. He stood up and said, "I've sent the child back to you. I'm going back too."

Ming Teng quickly put the child down and said, "I'll take you there."

Rong Yuyun hummed, and walked out of the yard and passed by the garden. Rong Yuyun said, "You didn't grow up in a family, so you don't understand. When you are old, you will understand."

Ming Teng didn't need to wait until he was old to understand that his grandfather had said that his great-grandfather had suffered a lot. He shouldered the expectations of all the souls of the Rong family, the thick family tree of the Rong family, and such a heavy responsibility. So his grandfather told him to understand his great-grandfather.

Yesterday, even Ming Jing, the most noisy person in the mansion, was as quiet as a quail, and the children dared not even breathe. Today, knowing that the child had returned, they all came to see him.

It was a coincidence that Liu Jia woke up at noon. She had been sleeping to recuperate because she was injured. After taking the medicine, Liu Jia felt much more energetic. When she saw the child, her heart melted. She also realized that she was injured.

Liu Jia held her son's hand carefully. This was her confidence. Even if she was hurt, as long as she had the confidence, she would not be afraid. She was only afraid of giving birth to a daughter and still getting hurt.

Liu Jia lowered her head and kissed her son's face, "You saved Mom."

The child doesn't understand anything yet, but he sleeps soundly next to his mother, and he is familiar with his mother's smell.

After hearing what Liu Jia said, Zhu Lan stood at the door and did not go in. In five years, this child will get all the mother's love. It means something different since this is the first child. Fortunately, Liu Jia thought it through.

Most of the things the child needs for the third bath are now done, so Zhulan doesn’t have to worry about that.

Many people came on the day of the third day baptism. Mingteng was content to have a son and finally no longer had to suffer the pain of wearing a splint.

After the third day of bathing, Liu Jia needs to do the double confinement period. Fortunately, the temperature is not too hot now, so she doesn’t suffer much during the confinement period.

Ming Teng was free now, and when Ran Xun came, he was accompanying his son.

Ran Xun, "Your son is becoming more and more like you."

Ming Teng liked to hear this, "Aren't you going to leave Beijing? Why are you here?"

Ran Xun was embarrassed, "I'm asking Ran Wan for help again."

Ming Teng heard the request and asked, "What's the problem?"

Ran Xun said quietly, "I am not going to take part in the imperial examination. I need to leave Beijing for a while, but I am worried about Zhuangzi's child."

Ming Teng, "You don't trust your wife. How are you living?"

Ran Xun brought this upon himself, "The child is a thorn in my wife's heart."

Ming Teng smiled and asked, "Have your ambitions changed since you were a kid? Having many wives and concubines, tsk tsk."

Ran Xun, "!!"