Chapter 1587 Ningzhou

The emperor waited for the chessboard to be set, and then said, "Next game."

Zhou Shuren's chess skills have improved greatly in recent years, and he has become more and more interested in studying. "Okay."

The emperor held the black piece and said, "Chang Lian has been in Qizhou for several years and has performed very well in the past two years."

Zhou Shuren was stunned for a moment. He knew that the emperor would not tell him who was plotting against him. He accidentally mentioned Chang Lian, and his mind moved. "Yes, he has been living off the family's wealth for a few years in Qizhou. He donated almost all of his income in the past two years, and also asked for a lot of medicinal materials from me."

The emperor smiled and said, "My children are all debts."

Zhou Shuren understood that this was the emperor's explanation, but he didn't say it explicitly, "For me, debt is also sweet."

The emperor played chess, "It's your turn."

Zhou Shuren put down the chess piece quickly, and the emperor continued, "Although Ningzhou is not an upper state, it is also a middle state. Ningzhou is short of a prefect."

The meaning is very clear.

Zhou Shuren was happy for his son. Ningzhou was easier to achieve political success than Qizhou. "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Chang Lian’s promotion was confirmed, and he became the fourth-rank prefect of Ningzhou.

The emperor smiled and said, "I saw how dare Chang Lian do this. This is what he deserves."

Zhou Shuren thought for a moment and asked directly, "Where is the Qizhou prefect?"

He knew that the Qizhou prefect would also be transferred.

The emperor did not hide it, "He will transfer people from Beijing."

Zhou Shuren did not continue to ask questions. It didn't matter to him who was transferred there. Anyway, his son had been in Qizhou for several years, and there was no place in Qizhou where he could get political achievements.

Afterwards, the emperor and his ministers' minds were all on the chessboard. The emperor did not continue to talk about state affairs, but mostly chatted. Zhou Shuren played chess with two emperors, and he was very adept at it and was used to chatting.

After one dish was finished, another was opened. Suddenly, the emperor asked, "You made good choices among your grandsons-in-law."

Zhou Shuren became alert, "They are indeed good."

The emperor then said very naturally: "You still don't have a concubine. I heard that you and Mr. Wang have a five-year agreement."

Zhou Shuren was nervous. "There is indeed a five-year agreement. Your Majesty also knows that I have family rules. Men are not allowed to take concubines. There is no concubine in the back house. The children grow up in this environment. I can't help but worry about my granddaughters. If my family didn't do it, I wouldn't have the face to ask for it. But who made my family do it?"

The emperor looked up and said, "I have never seen anyone who dotes on his granddaughter more than you do."

Zhou Shuren, "Girls can only stay at home for a few years. The days after marriage are too long. I just hope they can live a more comfortable and happy life."

The emperor hummed, "It's time for you to go."

After the game was over, Zhou Shuren withdrew. On the way out of the palace, his back was a little wet. He was not afraid, but nervous that the emperor had some thoughts.

In the Zheng Palace, the Emperor signaled Eunuch Zhang to put away the chessboard, and said to the Crown Prince who was reviewing documents at the side: "Did you hear clearly?"

The prince shuddered inwardly, "Father, I have no such thoughts."

The Emperor did not look back at the Crown Prince, his eyes still looking out through the glass window, "The Zhou Marquisate does not need a daughter to bring glory, and has never thought of using a daughter for marriage. Your uncle was not raised by the Zhou family and was in love with Zhou Xuehan. The Zhou family will not marry their daughter into the royal family. Others use their daughters to seek glory, but the Zhou family will not. They have a solid foundation."

The prince knew clearly that the daughters of Marquis Zhou's mansion would have no trouble finding a husband and that many men were seeking to marry them. Marquis Zhou had never used his granddaughters to marry off to gain benefits, otherwise, the power of Marquis Zhou's mansion would not be so simple.

Your Majesty, "I know your mother's thoughts. I also know that you have different opinions about Marquis Zhou because of the two fortune-tellings. I hope you can learn Marquis Zhou's skills. Only when you learn your own skills can you become your own."

The prince said seriously, "Son, I understand."

Because the restlessness brought by Zhou Hou's two fortune-tellings was gone, he straightened his back, felt more enlightened, and his aura became calmer.

The emperor then turned around to look at his son, satisfaction flashing across his eyes. He had put all his thoughts into the prince, and this was his satisfactory heir, and his horizons should be focused on the court, not the backyard.

The Emperor was dissatisfied with the Empress again. The Empress was seriously ill several times. He felt guilty at first, but his guilt led to tolerance. Later, he endured it for the sake of the Crown Prince. He had promised the Empress that he would not change his promise, but it was time to give her a warning. The Empress's anxiety and remarks had already affected the Crown Prince.

After leaving the government office, Chang Yi came to pick up his father and saw that his father's brows were relaxed. Although his smile was the same as usual, he, as a son, still understood his father. "Dad, is there any good news?"

Zhou Shuren lowered his voice, "Well, the emperor said personally that Chang Lian would be appointed as the prefect of Ningzhou. I think the recent transfer documents will be sent to Qizhou."

Chang Yi was happy for his brother, "He has become a fourth-rank official."

"Yes, the fourth rank is a hurdle. Now that Chang Lian is close to the fourth rank, I can rest assured."

Chang Yi thought about himself. It was very difficult for him to pass the fourth rank. Even though he had some power in the Ministry of Rites, he still could not be promoted.

Zhou Shuren noticed his son's depression and patted him on the shoulder. "Don't worry. You have only been an official for a few years. Your brother was promoted through the imperial examination. He is only a fourth-rank official. You have to be steady."

At least Chang Yi is not idle in the Ministry of Rites, he holds real power in his hands.

Chang Yi was depressed for only a moment, and then he was fine. "My son understands."

"Well, you need to accumulate more. You need to accumulate more if you want to move up."

Changyi knew that his last promotion was due to luck.

At Zhou's house, Zhulan looked at girls from several families, and she chose girls who had no relationship with her in-laws. She didn't want Ningming to marry a girl from her in-laws.

She chose two families, one was the eldest daughter of a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Revenue, and the other was the second daughter of a fourth-rank official. Both girls were good, with well-behaved families and good family traditions.

After choosing the family, Zhulan sent someone to deliver the information to Ninghou Mansion, and Song would give her the news after reading it.

It was delivered in the morning, and Song came in person.

Zhulan, "Is it so urgent?"

Song sighed, "The sooner the better, the less worries I will have. I have already let Ning Ming take a look at the information, and Ning Ming has taken a liking to the eldest daughter of the official in the Ministry of Revenue."

Zhulan smiled, "Ningming has a good eye."

Why is it right? Even though he is a fifth-rank official, he will be promoted next year and already has a job. She knows the officials of the Ministry of Revenue very well. Shu Ren told her all about it. Ning Ming probably also figured out something from the information.

Song greeted him and said, "Thank you for your concern."

The information given by the old lady was very detailed, which was a reminder.

Zhu Lan waved her hands, "We understand, you're welcome. I watched Ning Ming grow up, and I also hope that he can find a good partner and live a happy and harmonious life in the future."

Song felt relieved, "It's settled then?"

Zhu Lan smiled and nodded, "I will help with the matchmaking here, you just need to find a good matchmaker."

Song was completely relieved. With the old lady in charge, Ning Ming's marriage was settled, and she was relieved. "My mother will be the matchmaker."

Zhulan thought to herself that Song was indeed concerned about Ningming and even invited her own mother to come. "Okay."

After Song left, the news spread from the palace. Zhulan waited for Suxuan to come over and said, "You and I will go to the palace tomorrow."