Chapter 427 Painting

Zhou Shuren held Zhulan's hand and said, "There is indeed a happy event, but it is not about me. Today, the government received a petition from the people to the emperor, thanking the emperor for his great grace. Lizhou City has now been able to live and work in peace and contentment. I have sent someone to deliver it to the capital."

It's not in vain. He has been going there to publicize the emperor's kindness whenever he has time. He has been exhausted these days.

Zhulan realized, "You did it?"

Zhou Shuren pinched Zhulan's nose and said, "I knew I couldn't hide it from you. I will definitely make a move next year. Giving this Wanmin watch will be beneficial to me."

He doesn't want to be bullied in a horizontal transfer, so he would naturally give himself more benefits if he can.

Zhulan's brain was working fast. Zhou Shuren started from the fifth rank. Even with two years of achievements, it would still be difficult for Zhou Shuren to advance to the next rank. He still had to work hard. "I was wondering why your frostbite came back recently. It turns out you were running around."

It would have been better if Zhulan hadn't mentioned it. Once she did, Zhou Shuren felt his feet itching again. "I was just worried that you would be worried about me, and I also wanted to give you a surprise."

Zhulan held Zhou Shuren's hand. Before she got pregnant, Zhou Shuren would never do anything extra to increase her wealth. Zhou Shuren did this because of the coming of the child, and both she and Zhou Shuren wanted to give the child the best protection!

Zhulan leaned on Zhou Shuren's shoulder and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

Zhou Shuren touched Zhulan's slightly bulging belly and grinned, "You are the one who is working hard. I just run errands and talk more. It's not difficult."

It is indeed not difficult to create the Biao of All the People. With his reputation, more brainwashing, various propaganda about the emperor's grace and achievements, and proper guidance, the Biao of All the People will be created.

Zhulan was enjoying the quietness until Liuya knocked on the door, "Master, Madam, dinner is ready."

Zhulan said, "I understand."

Zhou Shuren helped Zhulan to eat, and said as they walked, "We'll eat separately next year, and only eat together during the New Year."

Zhulan, "There are not enough servants now. Let's buy more servants. When there are more people in the kitchen, we can eat our own food."

Zhou Shuren helped Zhulan in. After they sat down, Zhou Shuren said, "Let's eat."

At Zhulan's side, Li's face was a little tired. Minghui was too noisy. He was the one who liked to go outside. He was even more noisy in the winter. He would howl when he was not satisfied. He had a bad temper. Li wanted to see her mother-in-law, but she couldn't. Her son was too noisy. Li said quietly, "Mother, why does Minghui look like you? It would be great if he had the same temper as you."

Zhulan remained silent about her little grandson. She had experienced Minghui's voice and temper. Ahem, Zhou Shuren had also experienced that. Then she warned Boss Zhou not to bring the child to the main courtyard unless necessary.

Zhulan picked up a piece of food for Li and said something unpleasant, "It's good to have a temper like you."

It’s just that her appearance and Li’s temper are something you can’t think too much about. If the picture is too beautiful, she will be depressed.

Lee, "......."

She didn't feel good at all. Every time she saw her son lose his temper, she felt a little scared. She would think of her mother-in-law. If her mother-in-law yelled at her like that, she would be scared to death.

The next day, Xue Han secretly came to see her mother, "Mom, I want to tell you something."

Zhulan put down her needlework and saw Xuehan panicking for the first time. "What's the matter?"

Xue Han looked at Mrs. Liu, and Liu Ya went out immediately, and thoughtfully closed the door tightly.

Xue Han held her mother's hand and whispered, "Mom, my third brother and a few others were barbecuing in the pavilion yesterday, and Sister Wu drew it."

Zhulan was stunned, "You drew them all?"

Xue Han nodded, "They've all been drawn. I'm not panicking about this, but about the fact that Sister Wu herself didn't realize that she spent the most time and effort on Master Shi, and my third brother and the others were just there to complement her."

No, it shouldn't even be considered a foil, the painting is so ugly.

Zhulan's heart sank. "How did you see the painting?"

Based on her understanding of Wu Ning, this must have been drawn secretly and would be destroyed if drawn.

Xue Han, "We shared a study room, and she didn't dare to let anyone see it, so she hid it. I found it when I went to look for the calligraphy, but it must be destroyed now. When I took out the calligraphy, Sister Wu hurried to the study room."

She waited for Sister Wu to go out, and confirmed that Sister Wu had gone to her eldest sister-in-law's yard, before she came to look for her mother.

Zhulan sighed, "What do you think?"

Xue Han is no longer a farm girl. She understands everything from the education she has received and the gradually broadened horizons. It is not easy for Shi Qing to learn from his father. Her third brother is also curious. She once talked to him about this and learned from his words that she shouldn't be curious, otherwise it would be a big problem.

Even if there were no unknown factors, and without considering Shi Qing's background, just take the matter of Wang Ru and Shi Qing. She was young at the time, but her mother had been teaching her through Wang Ru. She understood how scheming Shi Qing was. Just for this reason, she didn't want anything to happen between Sister Wu and Shi Qing.

Sister Wu was pitiful enough, and she hoped that Sister Wu would have a husband who would take care of her. "Mom, do you think it would be okay for Sister Wu to find a husband who would keep her children?"

Zhulan almost spit out the water in her mouth, "Why do you think so?"

Xue Han lowered her head and blushed. She thought Rong Chuan was a very good person.

Zhu Lan blushed, put down the cup and sighed, "You are different from Wu Ning. It is not easy to find a good husband for a child. Take Rongchuan for example. First, your father and I saved Rongchuan's life. Second, your father has always taught him that a teacher is a father for life. Although he has not formally become a disciple, the same applies to a son-in-law. Third and most importantly, Rongchuan is willing."

Not all child-raised husbands are willing to do so. Child-raised husbands are different from child-raised brides. Because of the patriarchy and feminism in ancient times, child-raised brides can only listen to their husbands-in-law. But it is different for child-raised husbands with bad character. Once they become powerful, who knows what they will do.

After hearing this, Xue Han realized that she was taking it for granted. "Mom, what about Sister Wu Ning?"

Zhu Lan Mo Ze's ladylike face, "Wu Ning is still young, wait a few more years, don't worry about her, her heart is stronger than you think, go back, Wu Ning will be suspicious soon."

Xue Han was just worried about Sister Wu, "Yeah."

Zhulan waited for Xuehan to leave. Even though no one dared to marry one of them and no one should marry the other, Zhulan was not optimistic about their relationship. Although she knew more about Shi Qing, Shi Qing was not a good person. He was a knife in the hand of the emperor. Wu Ming had finally extricated himself from it. Once the two families were involved, she didn't dare to think about whether she would be implicated.

Zhulan was upset. She couldn't do needlework if she was restless. Why was Wu Ning so miserable? This child probably wouldn't have a good ending. Whether Xue Han was the heroine or Wang Ru made a comeback, her reputation would be damaged.

Even if Wu Ming married a better woman, once Wu Ming lost power, Wu Ning's ending would not be good.

When Zhou Shuren came back in the evening, Zhulan told him about Wu Ning. Zhou Shuren's eyes sparkled, "I know."

Zhou Shuren didn't want to have anything to do with the Shi family and the Wu family. The two families together were like a bomb, and he didn't want to defuse it.

Zhulan held Zhou Shuren's hand and said, "If so, forget it."

(End of this chapter)