Chapter 348 Conditions

Zhulan adapted very well. It was great that she didn't have to do any formalities. The pain of losing three houses was much less. Zhulan felt happy when she heard the word "Auntie". She was just an ordinary person after all. Mrs. Jiang was indeed kind last time, but she couldn't hide her condescending attitude. Finally, she was on a higher level!

Zhulan smiled, "Together."

Mrs. Jiang was all smiles. After everyone was seated, Mrs. Jiang's eyes fell on Xue Han. Her sister's sister-in-law was indeed pretty, but it was a pity that she was engaged. "This must be sister Xue Han, right? I've always heard Chu Chu talk about you. I felt sorry that I didn't get to meet you last time. Today I finally get to see you in person."

Xue Han was a little nervous. She calmed down and replied, "Xue Han has met the eldest sister of the Dong family."

Her sister-in-law's elder sister called her "sister", and affectionately called her "mother and aunt". She could not call her Mrs. Jiang either, even though her elder sister was not young anymore, but calling her "sister" was more intimate.

Mrs. Jiang raised her eyebrows. The little girl was young but very smart. No wonder her sister liked her so much. "Get up quickly."

Xue Han stood up with a smile on her face. She was happy that she had not brought shame to her mother, but she did not show it on her face.

Mrs. Jiang Dong saw that Zhou Xuehan was very graceful and had a calmness about her that made people feel comfortable just by looking at her. Moreover, her posture when carrying her luggage was more formal than that of her daughters. Her daughters were born into official families and were well-educated since childhood. How long had the Zhou family only started?

Mrs. Jiang's eyes fell on Mrs. Yang, this old lady didn't look like a country girl. It was true that a child is raised by a mother. Mrs. Jiang sighed again, it was a pity that Zhou Xuehan was engaged. If she wasn't engaged, she would definitely be able to marry into a better family.

Mrs. Jiang's daughter and son came in. Mrs. Jiang was delighted to see her own children and said, "Come and meet Grandma Zhou."

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

She actually takes good care of herself!

Zhulan had already prepared gifts. Jiang Dong gave birth to a son and a daughter. Both children were not very old, the son was only seven years old and the daughter was only five years old. Zhulan gave a jade pendant to the boy and a forehead pendant to the girl.

The boy, the only boy in the Jiang family, is very stable, while the girl is a little bit naive and cute.

After the greetings, Xue Han took the little girl Jiang Mulan out, while the seven-year-old boy Jiang Muchen went to the front yard.

Mrs. Jiang waited for the children to leave and said, "I thought I could spend more time with my aunt, but I never thought we would be separated again after today."

Zhulan smiled and said, "We'll see each other again in the future."

She was still thinking about her free house, so they had to return to Beijing.

Mrs. Jiang Dong smiled, but she had no hope in her heart. Although her husband didn't say much, she did understand everything. Lizhou City was not a good place, and it would be difficult to return to Beijing!

Zhulan and Mrs. Jiang talked a lot today. This time, Mrs. Jiang made all the suggestions and Zhulan just had to cooperate. The women talked about materials, children, and jewelry.

After having dinner at Jiang's house, Zhulan and her family returned home.

Zhulan and Zhou Shuren took Xuehan to sit in a carriage. Zhulan asked, "Are we going tomorrow?"

Zhou Shuren nodded, "Yes, I'll take Chang Lian there tomorrow."

Zhulan said, "That's good."

On the second day, Zhou Shuren took Chang Lianhui and Jiang Ming to his master's house. Jiang Ming's master was a man named Meng Ju.

Zhou Shuren and Changlian came back in the afternoon. Zhulan asked, "How was it?"

Zhou Shuren has said a lot today. "Let me drink some water first."

Zhou Shuren drank several glasses of water, and his throat felt much better. "If Jiang Ming hadn't introduced me today, the Mengju people wouldn't have accepted Chang Lian."

Zhu Lan was not surprised. Chang Lian had indeed become impatient because Zhou Shuren's status had become so high in the past few days. "Then what?"

Zhou Shuren said, "I asked Chang Lian many questions before accepting him."

It was really reluctant, and it was only for Jiang Ming's sake that he realized that Meng Ju taught Jiang Ming not because he valued Jiang Ming, but because Jiang Ming's father had done Meng Ju a favor. Today's favor was counted on him, and he would have to repay it in the future. Being a father is really tiring, and he still has to bear the debt of favor for his son!

Zhulan asked, "What about you?"

Zhou Shuren coughed and said, "I didn't hide it from Jiang Ming. I tested Meng Ju first. He is indeed capable. Then I told him why I came in front of Jiang Ming. We talked alone for a while. It took me a lot of effort to convince him."

"What did you promise him?"

Zhou Shuren knew that he couldn't hide it from Zhulan, "Meng Ju's request is very simple. If he helps me for ten years, I will accept his son as my apprentice."

Zhulan, ".......No, Meng Ju, if a man has talent, why doesn't he teach his son himself?"

Zhou Shuren, "It's simple. Meng Ju's decision not to be an official doesn't mean he doesn't want his sons and grandsons to be officials. No matter how talented he is, there are still some things he can't teach his son. And with the Jiang family's connections, I'm a perfect master."

Zhulan was about to go back to Zhou Shuren when Zhou Laoda knocked on the door, "Dad, it's a letter from the Marquis' Mansion."

It's on time, no typos, I'll correct them online~

(End of this chapter)