Chapter 721: Showing Claws

Wang Ling hurriedly stepped forward and greeted her, saying, "Wang Ling has met Madam Gong."

Zhulan extended her hand and supported him. "I've heard your aunt talk about you before, and today I finally got to see you in person. You are indeed a beautiful lady."

Wang Ling was confused. She was supposed to go home today, but her aunt didn't let her go. Now she heard this. Did her aunt mention her?

Xue had never mentioned marriage to Wang Ling. She took her niece's hand and said, "When we were chatting, we talked about the difficulties you and your sister had, so I said a few more words."

Wang Ling felt a little embarrassed, "My sister and I didn't do anything."

Zhulan answered, "You two have done enough, good children, sit down."

Mrs. Xue pulled Wang Ling to sit down. She could hear the satisfaction in Mrs. Yang's tone and smiled even more. Even if they were just going to see each other today, they wouldn't talk around Wang Ling. Mrs. Xue said, "I haven't seen Xue Han for a while. Does she seem to have grown a lot taller?"

Zhulan nodded. "At this age, she is getting older. She can no longer wear last year's clothes. In another year, she will be older than me, her mother."

Xue said enviously, "The children in your family are not short, but there is no tall one in our family."

Zhulan understood Xue’s worries. Xue’s daughters-in-law were all tall, and Xue hoped that her grandchildren would grow taller!

Mrs. Xue continued, "Xue Han is fourteen now, and will be fifteen next year. Have you and Mr. Zhou decided on a wedding date?"

Zhulan, "I want to keep my daughter for a while longer. The wedding date has not been decided yet."

Xue said she understood that the Zhou family had many boys and girls were precious. "It is true that they should stay for a few more days. It would be more difficult for the daughter to stay at home after she gets married. It would be difficult for her to return to her parents' home in the future."

Zhulan thought of the eldest daughter, "Yes."

An hour later, Zhulan returned home, and Xuehan asked, "Mom, are you satisfied with the person you met?"

Zhu Lan nodded, "I am satisfied. The girl from the Wang family is well-educated, polite, and has a good personality. Today I met her, she is also good-looking. She is a rare good girl."

Xue Han narrowed her eyes and said, "Mom, since it's good, shouldn't you tell the Wu family about it?"

"Ask Wu Yong and Wu Ting to come over this afternoon."

"Mom, I'm going to go back to the yard and change my clothes."

Zhulan snorted in her heart, this girl was in a hurry to go back and read Rongchuan's letter. Rongchuan was really diligent in writing letters. Yes, there was also a small gift. Although Rongchuan couldn't come back, his presence was the most felt!

In the capital, Chang Lian has been in the Hanlin Academy for many days, but this is his first time to enter the palace. He goes to the palace to explain classics to the emperor. Chang Lian is very nervous. After all, several scholars from the Hanlin Academy have already entered the palace, and he has never been anxious. He hopes to be summoned later to learn more experience.

Chang Lian arrived at the door of Zheng Palace and took a deep breath. Strangely enough, he felt surprisingly calm, not knowing whether he was too nervous or not nervous enough.

After entering the main hall, Chang Lian did not dare to look around and greeted the emperor in a proper manner.

The emperor raised his eyebrows and said in a calm voice, "Get up."

Chang Lian, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The emperor pointed to the book on the table and said, "Today you are responsible for explaining this book. Take it and have a look first."

Chang Lian told himself that he must not make any mistakes, and walked forward carefully, "Yes."

The prince put down the pen in his hand and looked at Zhou Changlian with interest. He wanted to hear about the abilities of this man who was very important to him.

The Emperor leaned back in his chair and asked, "Have you finished dealing with the Crown Prince's folding?"

The prince looked at the folded paper on the table, "......No, son, continue."

"We'll have to finish it today."

Prince, ".......Yes."

Chang Lian's hand paused as he was carefully flipping through the documents. He seemed to hear the depression in the prince's tone. He must have heard it wrongly, he must have heard it wrongly. The prince should be happy that the emperor had delegated his power!

Chang Lian had read the book and had an idea in mind. He had this book at home. Well, the one at home was copied. After careful recollection, it seemed to be a gift from the emperor to his father. "Your Majesty, do you want to start from the beginning?"

The emperor kept watching Zhou Changlian's expression, then looked at the book in his hand. Yes, the Zhou family had this book. It seemed that he had chosen the wrong book. "Well, go ahead."

Chang Lian felt relieved and at ease. He silently thanked his father and started from the beginning.

It was afternoon, in the Hanlin Academy, Master Lu said, "It's been almost two hours since Chang Lian entered the palace, why hasn't he returned yet?"

Another scholar said, "Yes, this is the first time someone has stayed in the palace for so long!"

Master Lu returned to his seat with a frown on his face. The Emperor had always valued Lord Zhou. Zhou Changlian had not left the palace for such a long time, he must have caught the Emperor's eye. Two days ago, he also entered the palace. He thought he had stayed long enough and that he had caught the Emperor's eye. But now it seems that he was too confident.

Some people in the room remained calm, while others could not and discussed in low voices.

Now the emperor has only asked the Shujishi to explain, and has not used it for other purposes. Everyone is holding back their efforts, and if someone catches the emperor's eye first, it means that there will be fewer opportunities.

As they were chatting, Chang Lian came back with a book in his arms, his steps brisk. He had given lectures this morning and helped to take notes in the afternoon. The prince also said that his handwriting was good. Speaking of calligraphy, Chang Lian remembered that he used to be dissatisfied with Chang Zhi and Rong Chuan. He worked hard and later got used to practicing calligraphy and developed his own style.

Chang Lian was grateful to his father in his heart. His father was right. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. If his calligraphy had not caught the prince's eye, he would not have stayed to help record it.

The room was quiet. Shen Yang waited for a long time but no one spoke, so he had to come by himself. "Mr. Zhou is different because he has a father who is valued."

Chang Lian smiled, "Ah, I think so too, but it's a pity that your envy is useless. Please put away your jealous face. I don't want to have nightmares at night."

Shen Yang, "......."

Master Lu, "......"

What a poisonous mouth!

Chang Lian's entry into the palace made a big splash in the Hanlin Academy. He knew in his heart that he must be envied, and he was not a good-tempered person. Shen Yang was the first to speak, so he didn't need to be polite, lest people think he was easy to bully. If he didn't show his claws, they would think he would just hide behind his father!

In Jinzhou, Zhulan told the two brothers of the Wu family about Wang Ling's life story and background. After the two brothers digested it for a while, she said to Wu Ting, who had his own ideas, "Miss Wang's family is well-off. Although her father died young, she is taken care of by Lord Wang. Her two younger brothers have grown up. I think this is a good match."

Wu Ting's analysis was that it was all in the Wu family's interest, and he said gratefully, "Thank you for your hard work these days, Auntie. The Wang family is very good, and it's all up to you, Auntie."

After hearing what his younger brother said, Wu Yong also quickly expressed his opinion, "It's all up to Auntie!"

Zhulan added, "I will write to your eldest brother. When he replies, I will propose marriage to the Wang family. It is better to settle the marriage as soon as possible."

Wu Ting also has many friends and has heard some rumors. Now after hearing what his aunt has revealed, he knows that Uncle Zhou is indeed going to Beijing soon. If he thinks carefully about marrying into the Wang family, it will also be for the sake of the two brothers!

(End of this chapter)