Chapter 259 Bad News Good News

Zhou Laoer realized that he was distracted and said hurriedly, "Dad, Zhao's mother was sold in Pingzhou. I only know that she was bought by a family surnamed Yun. I have inquired twice but have not found any. So I want to ask Dad to help find out if there is a wealthy family surnamed Yun in Pingzhou City."

Zhou Shuren asked, "Only the last name?"

Zhou Laoer also knew that there was too little information, "Only the last name."

Zhou Shuren thought to himself that there were not many people with the surname Yun, and those who could afford to buy servants must be wealthy. Although Pingzhou City was not small, the Zhao family was an old family in Pingzhou. There was nothing in Pingzhou City that the Zhao family did not know. If I asked Zhao Bo, he should be able to find out. "I've made a note of it. I'll ask someone to find out. You guys just wait for the news."

Zhao's heart was at ease, and she knelt down in gratitude and kowtowed, "Thank you, father."

Zhulan stood up quickly and supported Zhao, "It's rare that you've been thinking about your mother. Good boy, get up quickly!"

Zhulan knew that Zhao had something on her mind, but she didn't expect that she wanted to find her mother. She was deeply touched.

Zhou Shuren felt pain from the sound of kowtow, and said to Zhou Laoer, "Hurry up and help Zhao go back. You don't have to thank us as a family."

Zhou Laoer also felt sorry for his wife, his forehead turned red, "Dad, Mom, let's go home first."

Zhulan urged, "Come back soon. By the way, roll the boiled eggs on your forehead to prevent it from getting swollen."

Looking at Zhao's appearance, she must have felt pain in her head from kowtow too hard. Fortunately, she was helped up quickly. If she had kowtowed three times, she would have suffered a concussion.

Zhao's nose blushed. She was grateful to her parents for not helping to find her mother because she had sold herself into a slave. She didn't know how much good fortune she must have accumulated in her previous life to be able to marry into the Zhou family.

Zhulan waited until the second son and his wife left, then said, "Ms. Zhao has been married to our family for six years, and I don't know if the Yun family who bought her is still in Pingzhou."

Zhou Shuren lay down lazily again, "The government may be promoted and transferred, but people who are not government officials will not leave their hometown."

Zhulan prayed, "I hope the Yun family doesn't leave."

Zhou Shuren took the book and turned to the page he had read last time. "Even in Pingzhou, it is unknown whether Zhao's mother is still in the Yun family. It is common for someone to die in a death indenture in the backyard. It is also common to sell servants. I don't know if they have been resold. Don't hold out too much hope, lest you be disappointed."

Zhu Lan sighed, "And even if we find it, we don't know if the master is willing to release the contract."

The money saved by the second brother and Zhao might not be enough. No wonder Zhao spent her free time embroidering screens after coming to Pingzhou. If she hadn't forbade her to stay up late at night embroidering, Zhao would have wanted to use all her time at night.

Zhu Lan couldn't help but sigh again, "Although Zhao's mother had a miserable life, she had a daughter who cared about her, so her life was not in vain."

Zhou Shuren nodded, "It is indeed rare."

On the second day, Zhou Shuren visited Zhao Bo and asked Zhao Bo to find out the news. After that, Zhou Shuren was busy plotting against Dong's brother-in-law. Zhou Shuren did not plan to visit him in person, as he knew that if he took the initiative to visit, he would be in trouble.

He could only start from other places. Jiang Ming's boss liked antiques, and Jiang Ming would cater to his tastes. He would definitely go to antique shops from time to time, and he was not allowed to stay there. There were too many antique shops in Pingzhou, and he could not do it alone.

It was not a good idea to inquire about the news because it would easily expose himself. He also had his own way. He calculated when Jiang Ming would be on vacation, and then visited all the antique shops, selected a few of high quality, calculated the distance to Jiang's house, and then squatted at the one closest to Jiang's house.

Why is he squatting at the nearest one? It's all thanks to Zhulan for the information. I learned from Mrs. Dong that Jiang Ming doesn't like riding in a carriage. Every time he accompanies Sister Dong back to the county town, he rides a horse. In Pingzhou, Jiang Ming prefers to walk to the yamen.

He walked to the government office and even walked when he took a break. The chances of Zhou Shuren getting stuck in traffic were higher if he squatted at the nearest store.

After Zhou Shuren worked for two days and made a plan for his stay, he asked Zhao Bo to inquire about the situation and received a reply.

Zhao Bo personally delivered the letter, "Brother Zhou, sister-in-law, I have been busy at home recently. I am sorry that you did not come to visit me in person when you came to Pingzhou."

Zhulan heard from Zhou Shuren that one of Zhao Bo's clan grandfathers had retired and returned to his hometown to examine his descendants. Zhao Bo was taking part in this year's provincial examination and it was a rare opportunity, so he had been busy preparing for it these days. Seeing Zhao Bo's happy face, he must have won the clan grandfather's favor.

Zhou Shuren said, "Brother Xian, what you said makes me feel ashamed. I knew that you were busy, but you still asked me to find out. I think it was rude of me."

Zhao Bo said indifferently, "It's not my effort to find out. I just asked. Brother Zhou is too polite."

Zhou Shuren invited Zhao Bo to take a seat, "Since you don't want me to be so polite, please don't mention it again. You look so radiant, it must be that your wish has come true. I am here to congratulate you."

Zhao Bo smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Zhou."

This clan grandfather had been serving as an official in Jiangnan. He went to meet him when he traveled to Jiangnan, but unfortunately he was not favored by the clan grandfather. Unexpectedly, when the clan grandfather retired and returned to his hometown, he was favored by him. It was a great joy for him.

Zhulan stood up and said, "You guys chat first, I'll go make a pot of tea."

Zhao Bo said politely, "Sorry for the trouble, sister-in-law."

"As I should."

Zhulan took out the best tea leaves to make tea, and when she went in to serve the tea she came out again. She could only wait until Zhao Bo left before asking Zhou Shuren.

Zhou Laoer came over and whispered, "Mom, is there any news?"

"Yes, there is news. After the people leave, I will ask your father."

Zhou Laoer was happy for his wife, "I'll go tell Zhao."

Zhulan held Zhou Laoer and said, "Don't let Zhao get too high hopes. Don't let bad news come out. Zhao won't be able to bear it if his hopes are dashed."

Zhou Laoer's heart sank after he was so happy, "Mom, I know."

Zhao Bo left after a short while. If it weren't for the need to make up for the visit and deliver the message, he would have no time to go out today.

Zhulan and Zhou Shuren saw the guests off to the door and returned to the backyard. Zhou Laoer and Zhao were already waiting in front of the main house.

Zhou Shuren said, "Come in."

When Zhao heard her father-in-law's tone, her heart skipped a beat and she couldn't help but grab the head of the family's arm.

Zhou Lao Er patted Zhao's hand and said, "Go in."

Zhao bit her lip, took a deep breath, and then walked in.

Zhou Shuren saw the second brother and his wife coming in, so he didn't ask them. He motioned for them to sit down and said, "One good news and one bad news. The good news is that there is indeed a Yun family in Pingzhou, but they failed in business two years ago and were swallowed up. Now they are down and out and have left Pingzhou to live with their relatives."

Zhou Lao Er interrupted and asked, "Dad, what's the good news?"

Zhou Shuren looked at his second son with dissatisfaction. The boy was still a little impatient. When Zhou Laoer saw his father looking at him, he shrank his neck.

Zhulan pulled Zhou Shuren over. She was also waiting for news. Why didn't this man speak up quickly and even had time to glare at his son?

When Zhou Laoer saw his mother's actions, he thought to himself, look at my mother scolding my father, but my father still looks happy. Well, in my father's mind, my son is just a debt collector.

Zhou Shuren knew that Zhulan was also worried, so he retracted his gaze and continued, "Good news, the Yun family is kind and has released the indentures of all the servants. Zhao Bo and I specifically told her about the situation of your mother-in-law and found the servants of the Yun family at that time. Your mother-in-law did not enter the Yun Mansion as a servant. She entered the Yun Mansion four years ago as the housekeeper's wife."

Zhulan, "............"

My mother-in-law is so powerful. She should have been sold as a slave, but she turned out to be the housekeeper's wife. There seems to be a big story behind this!

My head really hurts, today I have almost 9,000 words, I will make up for it tomorrow when I feel better, please give me a monthly vote~~~

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