Chapter 1604: Pig Teammate

Zhulan had sharp ears and looked at Gu Sheng even more sideways after hearing this. Yuwen paid too much attention to this man.

Gu Sheng noticed the old lady's gaze and was a little at a loss for a moment. A hint of red appeared on his pale face. He did not come back to his senses until the carriage left the marquis's mansion.

Ji Deming felt a knot in his heart, he was extremely jealous, and his eyes swept over the silver bills floating in Gu Sheng's purse. Fifty taels was not a small amount. After they won the prize, some local wealthy businessmen gave them gifts and some sponsored them with money, but after winning the prize, they had many social engagements and their expenses were also high.

Ji Deming touched his wallet. He had almost spent all the money given by the wealthy merchants in his hometown. Most of it was used for entertaining and socializing. There were too many hosts in the capital, and if he was not outstanding, no one would pay attention to him and no one would sponsor him. He did not want to have anything to do with some small merchants, and he also had to pay attention to his reputation.

Gu Sheng turned around to get on the carriage, and Ji Deming asked hurriedly, "When did you get to know the Lord of Anhe County?"

Gu Sheng's face turned cold, "Don't ruin the reputation of the county lord. The county lord just came here with Mr. Zhou to take a look."

Ji Deming looked at him inquiringly and asked jokingly, "Brother Gu, what do you think of Lord Anhe?"

Gu Sheng's expression became more and more ugly. "Be careful with your words."

After saying this, he turned around and got on the carriage. Without telling Ji Deming to get in, he just asked the driver to leave.

In the carriage of the Marquis' Mansion, Zhulan asked Yuwen to ride with her. When the carriage left the busy street, Zhulan asked, "What did you do for Master Gu?"

Yu Wen said without hiding anything, "I asked my maid to find a carriage for him and even helped raise the price a few times."

Zhulan said that Gu Sheng's painting should not be sold for fifty taels, and asked carefully, "You treat him differently."

Yu Wen frowned, "Because he's good-looking."

Zhulan, "......"

They are truly mother and daughter.

After leaving the government office, Zhou Shuren asked the carriage to hurry home. Before his family members entered the house, he smiled and said, "Let me see the painting that won first prize."

Jiang Sheng saw his father-in-law coming in and hurriedly stood up, "Dad."

Zhou Shuren walked past Jiang Sheng and went to the table to look at the painting. "I'll ask the master to frame it. I want to invite people to appreciate the painting."

Zhulan revealed Shuren's thoughts, "You want to show off."

Zhou Shuren did not deny it, "Haha, I just want to show off to me."

My son-in-law is really capable. I brought him great honor today. Especially the word "not allowed to slander my father-in-law" has spread.

Zhulan laughed, "Go change your clothes first, and we'll wait for you to come back for dinner."

As Zhou Shuren walked away, he turned around and said to Jiang Sheng, "Let's have a few drinks tonight."

Boss Zhou laughed, Dad just noticed them, but don’t be jealous, today is a good day for my brother-in-law.

Chang Yi came back earlier and had already changed his clothes. He smiled and said, "Several colleagues from the Ministry of Rites asked my brother-in-law if he would accept students. I went home early to avoid them. In the future, the threshold of my brother-in-law's house will be trampled down."

Jiang Sheng hadn't returned home yet, and he followed his mother-in-law back to the Marquis's Mansion. "I don't want to accept any students."

Chang Yi, "You can say whatever you think. No one can force you to accept students as long as your father is here."

The more Jiang Sheng saw, the more he realized the importance of having a good father-in-law. He could paint as he pleased, all thanks to his father-in-law. "Second brother, I understand."

Chang Yi changed the subject and said, "Please draw a picture for me when you have time."

Jiang Sheng, "!!"

The dinner was lively. It was a family reunion dinner. There were many guests in the house, so they sat down at three tables.

Jiang Sheng asked Mingrui at the table if he wanted to learn painting from him. Mingrui shook his head first, "Uncle, I can't concentrate."

Ming Hui also shook his head, "I prefer the hustle and bustle."

Mingjia thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, I want to learn from you."

He has some talent in painting. He learns it not for fame but to hone his character.

The remaining little ones all shook their heads, especially Ming Jing, who shook her head like a wave drum.

Yu Wen raised her hand and said, "Uncle, can you give me some advice?"

The hall fell silent. The most exaggerated were Changzhi and his wife. Changzhi was in a daze. His daughter was very talented in studying but not interested in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Today, she actually took the initiative to learn painting.

Su Xuan's heart shuddered when she thought that Mr. Gu was just a painter. She felt that the young lady's motives were not pure!

Zhulan was speechless. This granddaughter was very interested in her interests.

Jiang Sheng finally came back to his senses, "It's good that you want to learn."

Yuwen nodded, "Then my brother and I will trouble uncle."

"No trouble, no trouble."

After the meal, when everyone had dispersed, Zhou Shuren told his wife about the Duke's invitation to tea. "I turned back on purpose to let people know that the Marquis's Mansion and the Duke's Mansion are not on good terms. This is also what the Emperor wants to see."

Zhulan was amused, "The Duke certainly didn't expect you to turn back."

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "You didn't see the gloomy look on the Duke's face. If a glare could kill, I would have been stabbed."

Zhulan, "I don't think the Yong'an Duke's Mansion will give up."

"Are you afraid they might resort to some tricks?"

Zhu Lan said, "Today, the Fourth Prince called An He cousin."

Zhou Shuren, "......"

Isn't this just causing trouble? What a pig teammate!

Zhulan patted Shuren's shoulder to comfort him, "Zhuo Guyu will learn a lesson when he goes back today. The more the royal family values ​​the Marquis' Mansion, the less likely the Yong'an Duke's Mansion will give up."

Zhou Shuren felt a little regretful, "If I had known earlier, I would have quarreled with the Duke."

He was somewhat depressed. The attitudes of several royal palaces were clear: the young lady of the Yong'an Duke's Mansion had no right to have anything to do with the palace. As for other people with titles, their power was either taken back or reduced to silence with the change of imperial power. Only his family was like a searchlight, shining brightly.

Zhulan, "Yuwen is a homebody. If she doesn't leave the house, we can't plot against her."

As for Su Xuan, she is not someone who can be easily fooled. Not only did the orphan grow up safely, she also managed to keep the family business. Who would believe that she has no scheming or tricks?

The next morning at court, Zhou Shuren responded to everyone's congratulations. Now the eldest son-in-law, who already had some reputation, has become completely famous. The ministers in the court attach great importance to reputation and they flatter the master Chao Ran even more. Although the eldest son-in-law has not reached that level yet, the ministers in the court all have eyes, as long as he sticks to his heart, it will be a matter of time.

Li Zhao and the others took advantage of their familiarity and said, "I heard that you have collected a lot of your son-in-law's paintings. Take them out for us to admire when you have time."

Zhou Shuren smiled until his eyes almost disappeared. "Okay, okay, I'll invite everyone to enjoy it when I'm off."

After that, Zhou Shuren invited King Qi and others. It was time to hype it up. With King Qi and others collecting it, Jiang Sheng's reputation would be secured.

The King of Qi and the King of Chu laughed and were willing to give him this favor, saying, "We will definitely go when the time comes."

Zhou Shuren thanked him with a smile, then followed the eunuch to the Zheng Palace.

Zhou Shuren walked into the study in the government hall, and before he could greet him, the emperor spoke first, "I heard that you had a quarrel with the Duke of Yong'an?"

"quarrel?"

The emperor put down his pen and said, "Don't play dumb. The unpleasant incident between you and the Duke of Yong'an in the teahouse has spread all over the capital."

Zhou Shuren muttered, "They are all targeting me, the old minister!"

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