Chapter 1644: More Dangers Than Good Fortunes

Zhulan received another letter from Minghui, which was sent by the Yu clan. In the letter, Minghui praised the Yu clan's studies and wrote down what he saw that the Zhou clan could learn.

Minghui not only talked about clan studies and his experiences with the Yu family, but also mentioned that Yu Yueyang's grandmother was a kind person. Finally, he asked them if they would like to visit the Yu family when they return to Beijing.

Zhulan handed the letter to Li, who read it and said, "Mother, Second Master Yu has been to Ningzhou many times, and Yuyi and the others should go to visit him. The letter also said that the old lady is old and will not be in good health after the new year, so she will not be able to come to Beijing in the future. The old lady wants to see Yuyi, and your daughter-in-law thinks you should go."

Zhulan, "I really should go visit."

The marriage will also be in the capital, and the old lady probably won’t be able to come to the capital. She understands the old lady’s feelings.

Li put away the letter and said, "Mingyun's letter should have arrived by now."

On the grassland, Mingyun followed Uncle Wu Ming to inspect the various ranches. He was very excited. "After two years of breeding, the cattle are finally breeding."

Wu Ming's tone also became more relaxed. "Well, the herders have a better life this year."

Only when the herdsmen's lives are good can the cities they build prosper.

Mingyun, "The caravan will arrive in a few days. We must be on high alert by then to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble."

Wu Ming frowned. The grassland had been divided into states, but some people were still dissatisfied. The grassland was vast and it was difficult to find people if they hid. They would find opportunities to cause trouble from time to time, which made people feel depressed.

Suddenly, the guards in front stopped and became alert. The sudden change made everyone vigilant.

Wu Ming and Ming Yun were protected in the middle, Ming Yun holding a sword in his hand, and they remained in a stalemate without moving.

Wu Ming looked calm. He and Mingyun came out to inspect the ranch on a whim. Who passed on the message?

The people lying in ambush in the bushes ahead could no longer hold back, and rushed over after throwing off the grass covering their bodies. There were no less than a hundred of them, while Wu Ming's side only had more than fifty people.

This place was near a pasture that had been cleared, so there weren't many people there, but there were a hundred of them lying in ambush, which meant someone was providing cover.

Mingyun did not rush forward, but carefully protected Uncle Wu Ming. He felt much more at ease looking at the two guards beside him.

For a while, there were continuous shouts and screams. Mingyun held the sword nervously. Most of the fifty guards were killed or injured. Only then did the patrolling soldiers come over slowly.

Wu Ming stared coldly at the soldiers who were apologizing, and said nothing.

Mingyun's palms were sweaty. It was a normal reaction. His mind was racing, especially when he heard that the general had attracted a group of people away. They wanted to kill Uncle Wu Ming. If he hadn't heard that they were patrolling the ranch and followed them, and brought extra guards with him, Uncle Wu Ming would be in danger today!

After returning to the city, Mingyun said, "Uncle, this is not a simple matter."

Wu Ming hummed, "Yeah."

Mingyun didn't say much, but his uncle was obviously thinking. He felt that it was not only the forces in the grassland that were defeated, but also those in the capital. He believed in the cities he had experienced.

Now that such a huge mistake has occurred, it can only be caused by one of our own people.

Wu Ming came back to his senses and said, "I'm sorry you followed me today."

If it weren't for Mingyun today, he would be in danger.

In the capital, Zhulan saw her son coming back with a flower pot in the afternoon, "Did you buy this?"

Changzhong, "This is what my son won from the future prince consort."

Zhulan, "......When did you become familiar with your husband?"

Chang Zhong smiled and said, "I got to know him through Gu Sheng. The future prince consort is a wonderful person."

Zhulan was surprised, "I thought the Fourth Prince introduced you to each other."

Chang Zhong curled his lips, "The Fourth Prince doesn't care about the eldest princess's consort. Apart from meeting her once at the engagement banquet, the Fourth Prince has never met his future consort."

Zhu Lan thought about it, since they were not born of the same mother and there was a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children, it was normal for the Fourth Prince not to care, "Why is this future Prince Consort so interesting?"

Chang Zhong smiled and said, "Today, someone said that he had a lot of free time. He was very happy that he didn't have to struggle. He even told the young master who was mocking him that he had a lot of free time."

Zhulan smiled and said, "It is indeed quite interesting."

Chang Zhong added, "I heard that Zhuo Guyu has found a good man."

Zhu Lan knew this a long time ago, "Yes, it's Earl Ye's eldest daughter."

"After all, Zhuo Guyu has finally gotten what he wanted by marrying into the powerful Yue family."

Zhu Lan, "Earl Ye doesn't value the Duke of Yong'an's Mansion so much as he values ​​Zhuo Guyu following the Crown Prince. Earl Ye wants to send his eldest son to the Crown Prince."

Changzhong sighed after hearing this, "Our girl is still happy."

Zhulan, "Okay, you should go back and rest too."

After leaving the government office, Zhou Shuren saw his second son, "Are you not busy recently?"

The second son came to pick him up early every day these days. The first time he did this, he was touched by his son's filial piety, but after it happened too often, he began to feel annoyed.

Chang Yi touched his nose and said, "Your son wants to be filial to you."

Zhou Shuren, "Come to think of it, are you really not busy?"

Chang Yi, "I'm not busy. My son has delegated a lot of power to others, so I'm quite free recently."

"The power has been divided, why didn't you tell me?"

Chang Yi said, "This power will be divided sooner or later, and the sooner it is divided, the easier it will be, so I didn't tell you."

Zhou Shuren sneered, "I thought I would have to wait another year or two."

"The officials who have lived abroad for a long time in the past two years have brought a lot of benefits to the family. If it weren't for you keeping an eye on my son, his power would have been divided long ago."

Zhou Shuren said quietly, "The Second Prince needs money."

After all, he is a prince, and his studies in the Ministry of Rites are not peaceful.

Changyi felt that it was his father's fault. "The Ministry of Rites learned from the Ministry of Revenue to keep detailed accounts, and the money on the books was clear. His son would be a rare piece of fat meat for the Ministry of Rites."

So who else should we focus on if not him? He refused the Second Prince's requests several times, so he was attacked. If it weren't for his father's support, he would not have decentralized power, but would have changed departments.

Zhou Shuren, "Your power has been divided, forget it."

Why did he ask all this? Let the Second Prince do whatever he wants, since the Emperor and the Crown Prince are watching him anyway.

The next day, the Hanlin Academy was closed, and Changzhi invited his friends to the Marquis's Mansion to appreciate paintings, including the White Tiger Painting and the Plum Blossom Painting taken by Yuwen.

Gu Sheng was invited. Gu Yan knew his brother was on vacation, so he went to his brother's house early in the morning and asked, "Where are you going?"

Gu Sheng, "I was invited by Lord Zhou to the Marquis' Mansion. Why are you here so early?"

"You rarely have a day off, so I thought of taking you to see the area outside the city."

Gu Sheng, "Wait until the next day off."

Gu Yan thought for a moment and said, "The young masters of Zhou Houfu are very nice to you."

Gu Sheng, "Yes, they are all my benefactors."

Gu Yan knew that his brother was talented, but he just felt something was wrong. "I'll take you there."

"Excuse me, big brother."

When Gu Sheng arrived, quite a few people had already arrived, including many of Chang Zhi's friends who were about the same age as Chang Zhi. The young man Gu Sheng stood out particularly.

Changzhi was pleased with Gu Sheng's calmness and said with a smile, "You like to paint plum blossoms. Come and take a look at this plum blossom painting."

Gu Sheng walked over and fell in love with her at first sight, but at the same time he realized his own shortcomings and resisted reaching out to touch her.

Changzhi stroked his beard and said, "This painting belongs to my daughter."

Gu Sheng came back to his senses, "The Lord of Anhe County?"

Changzhi smiled and said, "Yeah."