Chapter 1612: Divorce and Remarriage

Chang Lian also felt a little overwhelmed. Too many people wanted to send women to him. Whenever he went out to a teahouse, women would throw themselves at his feet. One even boldly declared that he did not seek any status and that being a maid was fine!

Now he no longer needs to stay at home. The advantage of living in the backyard of the government office is that he can go straight home after leaving the government office, thus avoiding various accidents on the way home.

Mrs. Dong took the tea carefully offered by her husband and drank it, her anger subsided. "After all, it's all because of your status, and mine is too low."

This is the disadvantage. There is a huge gap between the Zhou family and the Dong family. Her husband is the son of a marquis and is already a fourth-rank prefect in his thirties, while the Dong family is a commoner. She, a wife, is not respected. Some people even think that she can be the legal wife with her status, and those who think they are of a good status do not take her seriously.

Chang Lian quickly expressed his loyalty, "You and I have supported each other all the way, I have no evil intentions."

It's not just the rules set by my father, he really thinks my wife is very good.

Mrs. Dong said quietly, "We cannot take concubines, but we can divorce and remarry!"

Some people have this idea in mind. If they cannot take a concubine, divorcing and remarrying is also an option. As long as the husband is interested, everything will be easy.

Chang Lian was stunned when he heard this, "Is this really possible?"

Dong's eyes were deep, "If you are a bit ruthless and attack me, you can also marry again after losing your wife. This will better preserve your reputation."

Of course, it must be done cleanly and neatly, and no evidence can be found.

Chang Lian, "......"

He felt that he was still too naive, and the only thing on his mind was not to take a concubine!

Seeing her husband's silly look, Mrs. Dong burst out laughing, "You've come back to your senses."

Chang Lian held his wife's hand and said, "I swear that you are my only wife. If anything happens to you, I will not marry again. Bah, bah, anyway, I will only be buried with you."

The last bit of anger in Dong's heart disappeared, "Okay, I'm not angry anymore."

Chang Lian wanted to vent his anger for his wife. Didn’t he not value her? He wanted to let everyone know how much he cared about her, so he still had to learn from his father!

Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye it was Leaning Moon, and the New Year was getting closer. Zhenyue had already returned to the palace. With Zhenyue's return, the Ran family calmed down, and Zhouhou Mansion also became quiet.

It is the coldest month of winter. This year’s month is colder than last year, and the morning court sessions have all been suspended.

Zhou Shuren didn't have to get up early, lying in the warm quilt, "I want to thank Mr. Wen and others, and send some supplements back."

Zhulan, "After receiving your supplements, Lord Wen's illness has become worse."

Zhou Shuren laughed, "They are still not in good health, but I am fine when I look at them."

"If you can't sleep, get up."

Zhou Shuren shrank back, "No, I don't have to go to the Ministry of Revenue on time anyway, I want to lie down."

Zhu Lan glanced at Zhong and said, "Okay, you are the most senior official anyway, just lie down and I will get up and wash up."

She saw people outside the house. Qingxue came several times and the hot water was changed several times. She couldn't be lazy anymore.

Zhou Shuren made way for his wife and waited for her to get up. Then he took up the whole kang and felt comfortable under the warm quilt.

Zhulan changed her clothes, washed up, and waited for Qingxue to comb her hair. When she turned around, Shuren fell asleep again.

Changyi and Changzhi still go to the yamen on time. They don't have the credit of their father. When the Ministry of Revenue is idle, no one says anything when their father is lazy. Even Yu Shi is like a blind person, but they can't do it.

Another half an hour passed before Zhou Shuren got up, ate a simple breakfast, and sat down without preparing to leave.

Zhulan, "Are you not leaving yet?"

Zhou Shuren shook his head, "There's really nothing important in the Ministry of Revenue."

The only important matter now is salaries. There are regulations for salaries and no one has to worry about them, so the Ministry of Revenue is indeed idle before the New Year.

Zhulan added, "My sons have been at the government office for half an hour."

"Can they compare with me? Humph, humph."

Zhulan laughed, "Okay, okay, you are the best."

Zhou Shuren glanced at the clock and stood up lazily, "I really should go."

Zhulan also stood up, took the heater, and helped tie the cloak, "Don't catch a cold."

"Got it. I'll be back soon."

Zhulan, "..."

Zhou Shuren is the one who comes to work late and leaves early.

When Zhou Shuren arrived at the Ministry of Revenue, the doorman was already waiting there. "Sir, the Crown Prince has been here for a quarter of an hour and is waiting for you!"

Zhou Shuren looked up at the sky. The prince had actually left the palace in such a cold day. He quickened his pace and entered the house where the prince was drinking tea.

Zhou Shuren untied his cloak and asked, "What does the prince want to see me for?"

Prince, "I have some free time today so I came here to have a cup of tea."

Zhou Shuren, "......"

He was somewhat disgusted with asking for a cup of tea, as those who asked for tea were always up to no good.

The prince had already made tea. "My Lord, please."

Zhou Shuren blinked his small eyes. The prince was obviously worried. "This tea is a tribute tea given to me."

The prince nodded, took a sip and said, "Next year, my second brother will enter the court. Which of the six ministries do you think he will go to?"

Zhou Shuren also took a sip of tea, "Ministry of Rites."

Looking at the second prince's actions, it's actually not difficult to guess.

The prince raised his teacup and said, "My Lord, you guessed it right."

Zhou Shuren was feeling emotional in his heart. The prince was sighing that his younger brothers had grown up. He didn't plan to say much, as he would make mistakes if he spoke too much. He just quietly accompanied them to drink tea.

The prince chuckled and didn't care. He drank his tea alone and listened to the sound of the charcoal fire. He thought it was good this way. He never thought that he would find peace here with Marquis Zhou.

The prince's thoughts were a little far-reaching. The capital was very big and there was no place he could not go, but it was difficult to find peace.

Zhou Shuren leaned against the chair. The room was too quiet and he wanted to sleep. He heard the sound of a chair moving and saw that the prince had stood up and was putting on his cloak.

Zhou Shuren stood up quickly and said, "I will escort the prince."

The prince waved his hand, "No need, please stay."

With that, the prince walked away swiftly. Zhou Shuren stood by the window. The prince walked with firm steps and a smile on his face. The emperor had indeed educated the prince.

In the palace, the emperor knew the prince's whereabouts very well. It was not surprising that the prince would go to find Zhou Shuren. His son trusted Zhou Shuren very much. He was surprised that Zhou Shuren didn't say anything and he almost fell asleep.

The Emperor smiled and said, "So Zhou Shuren is the real smart guy."

The emperor sighed, "It's a pity that he is already quite old. I don't know if he can wait until the crown prince takes the throne."

The emperor raised his head from the chessboard. His son, who was still young, lowered his head. "I think abdication is also good. It is a blessing to take a good look at the land I govern while I am still able to move."

The emperor placed the chess piece in his hand, "It's still early."

The retired emperor's beard twitched. This was the answer his son gave him. It was indeed too early. At least his son was not opposed to abdication.

In the teahouse, Mingrui looked at Zhuo Guyu downstairs and said, "Uncle, you pay too much attention to him."

Changzhong, "He came out in such a cold weather. He is very determined."

"My uncle is also determined."

Chang Zhong smiled and said, "It's not a big deal for me anyway, I just want to watch the excitement."

Mingrui stood up and said, "I won't accompany you anymore. I need to go get the screen."

Changzhong waved his hand, saying that Mingrui was really nice to his wife, taking the screen himself even in such a cold weather.

Changzhong sat for a while and felt bored, so he prepared to go back home. When he went downstairs, he saw Gu Sheng and said, "What a coincidence."

Gu Sheng also thought it was a coincidence, "My eldest brother just arrived in Beijing, I brought him here for dinner."

Changzhong looked at Gu Sheng's older brother. The two brothers looked somewhat alike. Gu Sheng's older brother was less bookish and looked pretty good.