Chapter 463: Not Easy

The only consolation he got was a hundred taels of gold and a bunch of glass cups. Actually, he didn't really care about the glass cups. He cared more about the jade cups carved out of jade. It would be even better if he had a set of tea sets.

Zhou Shuren left the capital, and not only did he leave the capital, he also received a reward. Gold was nothing, the main thing was that the emperor gave a name to Mr. Zhou's son. Although the name has the meaning of a knock, it is also a favor.

The most important thing is, the reward was sent by the prince himself, what does it mean?

Zhou Shuren returned to the Zhou Mansion after the sun had set. When Zhulan heard the news, she put her heart back into her stomach and sat waiting for Zhou Shuren to come in.

Zhou Shuren came over after changing into his official uniform. "Look, I'm back safely."

Zhulan looked at Zhou Shuren carefully, and was relieved to see that he was in good spirits. "Yes, you are amazing."

Zhulan saw the paper in Zhou Shuren's hand and asked, "What are you holding?"

Zhou Shuren motioned for Mrs. Song to leave, and after she left, he whispered, "The Emperor has bestowed a name on our son."

Zhulan had a bad feeling. Her hands froze for a moment before she took it and opened it. After reading it, she closed her eyes. "......Not bad."

Zhou Shuren patted Zhulan on the shoulder and told her about the other rewards.

Zhulan was silent, but still felt a little comforted, "Keep the gold in storage. We have a lot of cash at home, so keep this money."

Zhou Shuren asked, "Have you had dinner?"

"I'm waiting for you to come back and eat together. The food is ready. Shall we eat now?"

"Um."

He was really hungry. He had been very careful on the way and had not dared to eat anything. He just drank some water. Now his stomach was growling.

Liu Ya quickly prepared the food. Today, all of them were Zhou Shuren’s favorite dishes. Zhou Shuren was really hungry, so he ate with big mouthfuls of chopsticks.

Zhu Lan looked sad and kept picking food for Zhou Shuren, "Eat slowly."

Zhou Shuren felt relieved and slowed down his pace, "It will be over in a few days."

Zhulan understood what Zhou Shuren meant. If the emperor didn't make any big moves, the storm would soon pass and the Zhou family would be able to be more at ease. "Yes."

Every family in the Zhou family knew that their father had returned, and they all felt relieved.

Jiang Sheng was excited. "How many people have been officials for many years but never see the emperor. My father-in-law is amazing."

Xuemei bit the thread and put down the clothes she was sewing for her son. "Don't just think about the glory. Think more about how hard it is for my father."

Today, not only the master of the Zhou family was nervous, but even the servants were cautious. She was panicked the whole day.

Jiang Sheng sighed, "The road to power is full of blood."

Therefore, his personality is really not suitable for the power field. He will not participate next year, but will wait until the next session. He plans to take the exam and will not take it. He still likes teaching more.

You can say he is a loser or has no ambition, he just wants to live a stable life.

The next day, the order to investigate arrived in Pinggang, and some officials who had long been abandoned were investigated and punished. After the order was issued, the turmoil gradually subsided.

Time flies, everything becomes completely calm, and Zhulan is about to finish her confinement.

Because it wasn't summer, Zhulan didn't suffer much during the confinement period. And with Mrs. Song around, the smell on Zhulan's body was okay, at least it wouldn't bother Zhou Shuren.

Zhao came out of her confinement earlier than Zhulan, and after she came out of her confinement she came to see Zhulan specially.

The biggest change in the family is the addition of a child. Although Zhulan's granddaughter is still drinking medicine, her body has become much stronger and her crying no longer sounds like a cat's meow.

Changzhong is getting better day by day. Zhulan strictly listens to Mrs. Song and her milk supply is good. The little boy is in good health and weighs almost 15 pounds.

As the confinement period was about to end, Zhulan really didn't want to hold a full-month celebration. Even though the storm had passed, she still didn't want to. She just wanted to keep a low profile. Unfortunately, that was not possible because the youngest son's name was given by the emperor.

Zhulan looked through the menu written by her daughter-in-law. This girl was getting more and more thorough. Her picky eyes couldn't find any major flaws. "Let's follow this menu!"

Xue Han took the menu and asked, "Mom, where is the table number?"

Zhulan, "There will be a lot of people the day after tomorrow, so prepare more, twenty tables."

Xue Han wrote it down and said with a smile, "Mom, it's great to be near Pinggang. Pinggang has everything, including some fruits from other countries."

A few days ago, the fruits my second brother brought back were very delicious.

Zhulan, "Okay, get busy, you have a lot to do."

Xue Han, "Yeah."

Xuemei waited until her sister left before she said, "Rongchuan is so lucky to marry me. I am so young but I have managed the Zhou Mansion in such an orderly manner."

Zhulan is proud. She taught Xuehan step by step. Of course, Xuehan's understanding is also very good. "Rongchuan is indeed blessed."

Xuemei felt sorry in her heart. In the past month, she had often accompanied her younger sister and met some young ladies from official families who had invited her younger sister. In her eyes, none of them was as good as her younger sister. If her younger sister had not been engaged, she would definitely have married someone better.

Xuemei couldn't help laughing in her heart, looking at her mother teasing her younger brother. Her parents really didn't value noble birth. They wanted their younger sister to be happy. Xuemei felt warm in her heart. It was great to be born in the Zhou family.

Zhulan raised her head and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Xuemei, "Mom, I want to tell you something."

My waist and stomach hurt. I feel really uncomfortable today. Two chapters. I will make up for the missing chapter tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)