Chapter 253 Knowledge

Li couldn't help but look at Zhao. She thought that she and Zhao had the best relationship. As a result, Zhao hugged Mingrui and said, "Mom, Mingrui is sleepy. I'll take him back to the room first. Sister-in-law, leave the dishes to me. I'll wash the dishes today."

Having said this, Zhao slipped away. She had her own things to do. She was very excited to come to Pingzhou. She could embroider screens, and the embroidered handkerchiefs sold for a high price in the county. There were more nobles in Pingzhou, and screens were more valuable. She wanted to save more money.

At least she had to take the sister-in-law's savings first, so she really couldn't help much!

Li looked at Dong depressedly, then quickly looked away. Dong, a young lady from an official family, was even worse.

Dong, "........"

She was rejected by her sister-in-law! This realization hit her hard!

However, it seems that she really can't grow vegetables. Yes, she can't even grow flowers well. It shouldn't be said that she can't grow them well, but that whatever flowers she grows die. Before she got married, her mother never let her get closer than two meters from her father's flowers. Even her father was on guard against her!

Mrs. Dong looked at her husband with a guilty conscience, not knowing whether he liked flowers or not. However, she was an expert at raising fish, and she was the one who took care of all the koi in the house!

Zhulan stood up tiredly, "You guys should clean up the kitchen and go to bed early. You are exhausted after traveling all day."

After that, Zhulan went back to the bedroom. Zhou Shuren had already changed his clothes and lay on the kang. Zhulan said as she changed her clothes, "We are in Pingzhou. Dong's sister received a letter. Changlian and Dong will visit her tomorrow. Although we have prepared wolf skins, we also need to prepare some other gifts, and another sum of money."

Zhou Shuren waited for Zhulan to get on the bed, and naturally reached out to help her untie her hair. While untie her hair, he asked, "How much money do you have in the house?"

Zhulan calculated, "Before we left, we bought four wolf skins in a nearby village as gifts, which cost us 40 taels. After hiring a carriage and some other expenses, we still had more than 130 taels left at home."

There is a whole family waiting to be spent, and Zhou Shuren still has to socialize, so this money is really not enough to spend.

Zhou Shuren thought for a moment and said, "I want to sell our two shops a year in advance. It's just right for the New Year so we can sell them."

Zhu Lan frowned, "The annual rent is a lot of money, wouldn't it be a waste to sell it like this? One hundred and thirty taels of silver is enough if we save a little."

She was thinking of dealing with it next year so she could earn an extra year's rent!

Zhou Shuren pinched Zhulan's nose and said, "I can't bear to see you save money, and I'm going to pick up some slush funds. It would be a pity if you don't have any money."

Zhulan knew that it was not easy to pick up leaks. If it was easy, Zhou Shuren would have done it long ago. It depends not only on skill but also on luck. The bracelet he got last time was a rare piece of good luck. It would not be easy to pick up leaks again. She knew that Zhou Shuren's last words were meant to make her feel relieved.

Zhu Lan nestled in Zhou Shuren's arms, "Thank you for your hard work."

"Raising you is not hard at all."

Zhulan chuckled. This guy never misses an opportunity to confess his feelings!

The two of them lay down for a while, then got up to wash their faces and feet. It was already late when they finished cleaning up, so they quickly fell asleep.

On the second day, Zhou Shuren started his life in Pingzhou. After dinner, he went out early in the morning.

Chang Lian came to get a gift for his visit. Zhu Lan had already prepared it. She handed over silver and two wolf skins to Chang Lian and said, "There aren't many good things at home. You can't be rude on your first visit. Go buy some more gifts later. Don't let people look down on you."

Chang Lian took the silver and thought to himself, no wonder the rich families always marry their daughters to the poor families. His wife's family is too rich and his life is hard. Just the gifts for the visits are a burden. He kept track of it in his mind and realized that he had spent a lot of money alone.

Chang Lian held the silver tightly, "Mom."

Zhulan was puzzled, "What's wrong?"

Chang Lian said, "I am sorry to add burden to you and dad."

Zhulan thought it was nothing, but it turned out that this kid had put all the expenses on himself. "You can't just look at the money when you marry into the Dong family. You should look at the future and the benefits it brings. These are things that money can't buy. Although the expenses are high, they are all worth spending. Let's not talk about the long-term. Let's say your father passes the imperial examination to become a judge. If he passes the imperial examination to become a Jinshi, it will be easier for him to have a relative in the officialdom than to be alone. If he fails, he will stop being a judge, but he can still get the protection of his relative in the future, not to mention the benefits it will bring to you. Son, don't just look at the present, but look to the long term."

Zhu Lan paused, thought for a moment and continued, "We are weak now. Mother knows that you still feel uncomfortable, but who knows the future? It is said that young people are poor, and dynasties are constantly changing, not to mention people. The future is not immutable. If you are really uncomfortable, then work hard to prove yourself. There will always be a day when you can change. There is no need to get entangled in the present. "

Chang Lian was somewhat frightened. It was the first time he heard these words from his mother. Even though he knew that his mother was very good at keeping a low profile, he never thought that his mother was not only good at the inner house, but also had a clear understanding of the interests outside, and her mentality was particularly good. His mother's mentality made him ashamed. His mother didn't even go out. "Mom, your son has learned a lesson."

I even thought in my heart that if my mother were a man, she would be very powerful.

Zhulan was depressed. She had said a lot, but she still had to explain. Who made her marry Zhou Shuren? She didn't know much. She had her own ideas, but she had to apply them to Zhou Shuren. "Mom has also listened to your father a lot and learned a lot. Just listen to what you find useful."

Chang Lian thought that it was no wonder that his mother had such insights, and he admired her high level of understanding. His father must have been very satisfied with his mother's teaching. Who doesn't like people with high levels of understanding? Why didn't he inherit his mother's understanding?

Zhulan knew what Chang Lian was thinking by looking at his expression. Her stomach ached. She really wasn't taught by Zhou Shuren. She was also a capable person. It was a pity that it was in ancient times. If it were in modern times, she would tell you every minute that your mother is no worse than your father.

Zhulan waved her hands in frustration, "It's getting late, Mrs. Dong must be getting impatient waiting for you, you should hurry up too."

Chang Lian, "Mom, I'm going out."

"kindness."

After Changlian and Dong left, Zhulan took out the gifts prepared in the county, wild boar and cakes, and took Li and Xuehan to visit the Wu family.

Zhou Laoer led the way, and when they arrived at the place, he went home.

Zhulan followed Mrs. Wu Li into the house and looked around. "The courtyard of my aunt's house is really nice. There is even a separate well."

Mrs. Wu Li said happily, "I'm so sorry for my eldest grandson. I never dreamed that I would enjoy the blessing of a grandson so early. Look at me, I have gained a lot of weight in this year!"

Zhulan had noticed that Wu Li had become more prosperous and plump. "Auntie will be blessed in the future!"

Wu Li likes to hear this, "We are all very lucky people!"

After entering the house, Zhulan handed over the gift, "When I came here, I caught a wild boar down the mountain and bought some wild boar meat, which is not a good thing. I'll trouble you to take care of the house this year."

Mrs. Wu Li glared at him, "You are being so polite, aren't you? What is the relationship between our two families? If you keep talking like that, my aunt will be angry."

Zhulan smiled and said, "Okay, we won't be so shy from now on."

Mrs. Wu looked at Mrs. Li and said, "This is the eldest daughter-in-law you mentioned!"

Zhu Lan nodded, "Yes, my eldest daughter-in-law's surname is also Li. Come and meet Grandma Wu."

Mrs. Li hurried forward and said, "Hello, Grandma Wu."

Mrs. Wu Li liked the fat look and said with a smile: "Okay, okay."

Wu Li paused, "That auntie wants to ask you something."

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