Chapter 751 The Xu Family's Envy

The third prince sat down and said, "Brother, please don't wrongly accuse me. I just happened to want to go to the Ministry of Revenue, and I met you and came to say hello."

Zhang Jingyang snorted, "Now that I've greeted you, you can go down."

The third prince ate the fruit and said, "No, I don't have anything urgent to do. My brother is more important."

Zhang Jingyang chuckled twice, "I just realized that my brother cares so much about me. I'm really touched!"

"Just remember the kindness your younger brother showed you."

Zhang Jingshi glanced around the carriage and looked at Zhang Jingyang who was resting his eyes. The Minister of Revenue was a coward, and with Zhou Shuren around, his second brother should have retreated, so he would not go and challenge him.

Zhang Jingshi said, "This Zhou Shuren is really capable. His two methods not only solved the Ministry of Revenue's difficulties, but each method also touched the heart of the emperor. It's a pity that Zhou Shuren can't pull it off."

Zhang Jingyang opened his eyes, "We brothers are not on good terms to discuss things together, but I am loyal to my father. Third brother, your idea is dangerous!"

Zhang Jingshi was disgusted, "Second brother, you have something wrong. Don't pretend in front of your younger brother."

Zhang Jingyang, "Today, I will pretend that I didn't hear what you said. For the sake of our brotherhood, it's better not to say it out loud in the future."

Zhang Jingshi felt that he had failed, "Stop the car."

In the Mansion of Marquis Yao, ever since Yao Wenqi came back from the court meeting, he has regretted again and again that he did not kill Zhou Shuren. Whenever he thought of Zhou Shuren, his head would buzz. If he had killed Zhou Shuren earlier, things would not have developed to the point where everything is going wrong today.

Yao Wenqi closed his eyes. He knew the situation of the Ministry of Revenue and the national treasury better than anyone else. All arrangements for flood control in the south had been made. As soon as Zhou Shuren took office, he felt a pain in his heart. Now he dared not make any big moves. How hateful!

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was two days. The Ministry of Revenue had already met with several sea merchants and quoted prices for the jewelry, all of which were fair tests.

Xiao Qing would never consider who the masters behind these merchants were. He only remembered that the emperor had said that one should choose whoever gave the money in the end.

When Zhou Shuren saw the silver, it was the day for salary payment. Now that the salary was paid, the Ministry of Revenue had some silver, and the officials of the Ministry of Revenue could breathe a sigh of relief and go home to have a rest.

At the Zhou family's house, Zhulan was resting at night. She asked curiously, "How much money did the merchant give?"

Zhou Shuren held up two fingers, "Two hundred thousand taels."

Zhulan took a breath and said, "I thought the maximum was 100,000 taels."

Zhou Shuren lowered his voice and said, "Two hundred thousand taels is not much for these sea merchants. The Minister even thinks this amount of silver is not enough. It's a pity that no one offered a higher price."

Zhulan was silent, "Where is the library?"

Zhou Shuren, "We just cleaned up the library, and no one is ready to take action now, but there's no rush."

Zhu Lan smiled and said, "There is indeed no rush. They will not delay until the army returns to the court."

Zhou Shuren was also amused, "Yes, who would have thought that the emperor would clearly indicate several princes!"

He was completely convinced by the emperor, which made it clear that he had really deceived several princes!

Zhu Lan couldn't help laughing, "The princes must be scolding you to death now."

Zhou Shuren didn't care at all, "They scolded me a lot anyway."

Zhulan stopped laughing and got down to business. "The Xu family came again today. When I was chatting with them, the mistress of the Xu family, Xu Zhao, mentioned Shi Qing several times. Her tone was full of envy, and she kept saying it was a pity!"

Zhou Shuren said, "It's a pity indeed. The Xu family's status restricts us."

Zhu Lan smiled, "So I have an idea, which can make the Ministry of Revenue more relaxed. Only when the soldiers protect their country can the people live and work in peace. Don't you agree?"

Zhou Shuren immediately understood what Zhulan was trying to say, "That's a good idea."

Zhulan narrowed her eyes and said, "I think that's right too. The first person to bring it up will get the benefit!"

Zhou Shuren whispered, "Let me think about it, think about it carefully."

The next day was a day off for the Hanlin Academy, and Zhou Shuren was in the Ministry of Revenue. The day off was different from that of the Hanlin Academy, so Zhou Shuren went to the Ministry of Revenue after breakfast.

Zhulan saw Rongchuan had eaten breakfast but did not leave, "I finally got some rest, I don't need you to accompany me, go back and rest!"

Rongchuan felt ashamed, he really didn't come here to talk to his aunt. Now he and Xue Han didn't have to be separated, and he finally had a day off. It was not convenient for him to go to Xue Han's yard, so he thought about inviting his aunt to appreciate the paintings.

Zhulan saw Rongchuan blushing, and she knew that she had raised a child for many years, so she was just being sentimental, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

Rongchuan had a good experience in the Hanlin Academy and soon recovered. "Auntie, I know a good art gallery, so I want to ask you to go take a look."

Zhulan seemed quite interested. "Okay, just treat me?"

Rong Chuan blushed, his thoughts were seen through, "Also, there is also sister Xue Han."

In order to avoid being a third wheel, Zhulan decided to bring a few more with her. "I've been in the capital for a while now, and I haven't been out yet. The weather is really good today, and it's too few to bring only Xuehan. I should also bring Yulu and Yushuang. The two girls also like painting. Yes, and your third sister-in-law."

After saying this, Zhulan couldn't help laughing. Among the daughters-in-law in the family, the eldest daughter-in-law couldn't understand paintings, the second daughter-in-law didn't like them, and the fourth daughter-in-law was too lazy to even look at them. Only Mrs. Dong could go along.

Rongchuan counted the number of people and told himself that ignoring his aunt was the same as ignoring her, and it wouldn't matter if there were a few more people, just ignore them all.

In the painting houses in the capital, there are not only scholars but also many female relatives.

Rongchuan explained, "The women are all on the second floor. The men on the lower floor won't go up there."

Rongchuan was brought here by Lord Ning, and that's how he got to know this place. Lord Ning didn't like painting, but it was all for him. His calligraphy and painting were quite good.

Just as Rong Chuan was thinking about Lord Ning, he saw the carriage of Lord Ning's mansion. The carriage stopped. Rong Chuan was happy in his heart. He hadn't seen Lord Ning for a long time. "I have seen Lord Ning."

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