Chapter 563: Too Smooth

Zhulan has to be careful, especially since Zhou Shuren is in his current position. He has to be cautious.

The servant said respectfully, "I followed the young master to the residence of the prefect, Lord Wang. The young master did not report his visit to the residence. I also inquired about the news nearby and found out that this young master is a relative of Lord Wang."

Zhulan was relieved. Lord Governor Wang, it seems that today was just a coincidence. However, we still need to find out more carefully.

After Mrs. Song received the order and left, Zhulan was let go and just had to wait for news.

In the afternoon, detailed news arrived from Lord Wang's residence. Mrs. Song said, "This young man's name is He Shu. He is the grandson of Lord Wang's mentor. He came here to give New Year gifts this year."

Zhulan said, "It's not just for the New Year gifts."

Mrs. Song nodded, "I have heard that He Shu has become a scholar. He is seventeen years old this year and is preparing to take the provincial examination next year. He came here to become Master Wang's disciple."

Zhulan combined the news she heard with her own eyes, "Master Wang passed away?"

Mrs. Song: "Yes, he has been dead for half a year."

Zhulan understood that there was no one to teach her at home, and since she had a good relationship with Lord Wang's family, she came here. She just wanted to become his disciple before the New Year. Does that mean she doesn't plan to go back?

Mrs. Song asked, "Madam, do you want to go to Lord Wang's house to express your gratitude?"

Zhu Lan waved her hands, "No need, since Mr. He didn't leave his name, that's it!"

In Xue Han's yard, Xue Han approached Wu Ning who was counting money, with a helpless look on her face. Unconsciously, Wu Ning had changed a lot. She didn't know when she had the same hobby as her sister-in-law and liked counting money. "You've counted it twice."

Wu Ning took the money in her hand with a smile, "Counting money can really make people happy."

Xue Han moved closer, "Sister Wu Ning, I've wanted to ask you a question for a long time. Shi Qing has been gone for a while. Do you still miss him?"

Wu Ning touched her purse and recalled carefully, "I haven't thought about him for a long time."

Xue Han stared at Wu Ning's face carefully to confirm that he had not lied to her. She was happy and rolled her eyes. "Today, the young master helped you find your money back. It's a bit like a plot in a storybook."

Wu Ning was stunned for a moment. Her attention was all on her purse, which contained half of her savings. She really didn't pay attention to the young man's face. She pinched Xue Han's face and said, "Put away your expression. Words are all lies. The reality is that we know each other well and are well matched. This kind of beginning of fate cannot be trusted."

Xue Han supported her chin. She felt completely relieved when Sister Wu Ning thought so. It was better to marry someone who was well-matched and knew each other well.

Time flies, and it is New Year's Eve in a blink of an eye. The Zhou family's population increases year by year, and the New Year celebrations become more and more lively.

Minghui from the first wife's house not only ran faster but also spoke faster. He rarely followed Mingteng around. In addition, Mingrui had a lot of ideas in mind, so Yushuang and Yulu were both teased and got angry.

These children were all making a fuss in the main courtyard, with servants and maids watching from the side, and from time to time they could hear bright exclamations.

Zhu Lan said to Zhou Shuren, "It's really lively."

Zhou Shuren put his little son down from his arms. The little boy wanted to go out to play even though he was still young. He motioned for Jianyan to take him out. Then he said, "This is popularity."

Zhulan giggled as she looked at her son. Because of her son, she and Zhou Shuren were completely integrated into the ancient times and had a bond with him. This year's New Year felt different. She had more interests and discovered fun that she had neglected before.

Zhulan ate the melon seeds that Zhou Shuren had peeled, "I don't know what happened to the young lady."

Among the Zhou family, only Xuemei's family is not around. Counting the time, Xuemei has been pregnant for more than four months, and she is really worried about her.

Zhou Shuren, "Don't worry, Jiang Sheng will take good care of you."

As long as the Zhou family is there, Jiang Sheng dare not be unkind to Xuemei, he feels relieved.

Zhulan recalled, "Come to think of it, I haven't been back to my hometown for a long time. I really miss it."

Zhou Shuren said, "Mingqing has gone back. When Mingqing comes back, he will tell me about the situation in his hometown. Why, do you want to go back and take a look?"

Zhulan shook her head. The Yang family was in Pingzhou Prefecture. Relatively speaking, besides being a concubine, she really had to go back to her hometown. "Let's go back when you retire in the future."

In modern times, when she is under a lot of pressure, she will watch some videos about daily life and enjoy the slow pace. In ancient times, although life was very lively, when faced with the necessities of life, she really had no mood to enjoy it. It is different when she gets older.

Zhou Shuren also wanted to be more comfortable in his later years, so he smiled and said, "Okay."

In Zhoujia Village, Jiang Sheng's home, Xuemei, with her pregnant belly, brought her daughter to buy New Year's money. In the past two years, the most children came to the house on New Year's Day every year.

Jiang Miao held the New Year's money and muttered softly, "Mom, why did you agree to let grandpa and grandma come to our house to celebrate the New Year? Obviously, my uncle is here."

Grandpa and grandma just want to stay and live here, and they don’t like their cousins ​​coming over to celebrate the New Year.

Xuemei knew her daughter's depression. When her parents-in-law came home, other members of the Jiang family would come over, "because of filial piety."

Her son is well-educated and sensible, and the two younger sons are also being enlightened. As parents, she and her husband naturally have to set an example. Moreover, filial piety is very important for the eldest son to study.

Furthermore, Xuemei was shrewd in her heart. She knew that the status of the Zhou family meant that her parents-in-law would not cause trouble for her and would even support her. If she was so filial, it would only benefit her family.

Jiang Miao pursed her lips, still unhappy. Although her cousins ​​didn't come often, she was annoyed every time they came.

Xuemei sighed. The lady's temperament was not like hers. She was more like her husband. This was not good. The girl's temper became more straightforward. "Mother knows what you are upset about, but lady, you are different from them. You should not be upset because of them."

Xuemei found that it was a good thing for her parents-in-law to come. The presence of several maids from the Jiang family was just the right opportunity to temper the girl's temper. Except for the hardships she had suffered when she was too young to remember, this girl had always been raised in a honey pot, doted on by her mother and protected by her husband.

Because of my father's relationship, the Zhou family also loves the daughter. She is the only granddaughter, so the meaning of her is different after all. As for my parents-in-law, they have loved her in every way in the past two years. This girl is too obedient and is tried to please too many people. This is not good.

At the home of Patriarch Zhou, ever since his grandson came back from Jinzhou, Patriarch Zhou has asked his grandson to tell him about the Zhou Mansion over and over again, and he listens with great interest.

Ming Qing didn't know how many times he had said, "Grandpa, it's better for you to see it yourself than to listen to me. Why don't you go together when I come back? When he was leaving, Uncle Shuren even mentioned you!"

Chief Zhou held his cigarette, "You think your grandfather doesn't want to go, his body is not strong enough."

I didn't have any serious illness this year, but I had minor illnesses all the time, especially when I was young and I was very tired. I also experienced war, so my stomach was not good and my joints all over the body were uncomfortable. When it rained or was cloudy, my body ached terribly.

Ming and Qing Dynasties, "Grandpa, didn't you drink the medicinal wine that Uncle Shuren brought back?"

(End of this chapter)