Chapter 849: Thinking You're High Above

Hu Xia said, "I counted the dowry that my sister gave back to our family this morning and gave it back to my sister. Although it's not much dowry, it's enough to buy a house. Today, my wife has asked someone to help my sister buy a house, so I'm telling you, sir."

He really hadn't expected this dowry. After the engagement yesterday, his wife came home and told him about it. She also pulled him aside and talked for a long time, of course emphasizing the warning from the Zhou family.

The lady was afraid of the Zhou family, so she finally took it out despite the pain. He was very happy, so he told Lord Zhou.

Zhou Shuren was indeed in a good mood. Living under someone else's roof was different from living alone in his own house. Moving out would also distance him from the Hu family. He had thought about it, but it was not easy to make any moves after the engagement. If the Hu family could handle it themselves, he would have less worries. "It's really a good thing. Your uncle really worried a lot."

Hu Xia felt the joy in Lord Zhou's tone, and cold sweat broke out on his back. The happier he was, the more he explained. Lord Zhou was worried in his heart. Fortunately, his wife was afraid. "It's as it should be. It's all as it should be."

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "It's getting late, you should go home early."

"Okay, sir, take care."

Even though the two families are engaged, he dare not call him grandfather-in-law. This is an engagement, and his generation score is still low.

Hu Xia watched the Zhou Mansion's carriage leave and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Fortunately, he was really good to his nephew. Now that the past was over, he wouldn't have to worry about the relationship between his wife and sister in the future.

Zhou Shuren sat in the carriage, tapping his fingertips. Yesterday, his eldest grandson mentioned the Wang family, especially Wang Wei, who was also his grandson-in-law. Zhou Shuren had a toothache. Yu Lu was a good matchmaker, but it was not easy to be the spoiled grandson's daughter-in-law, and it was even harder to be the daughter-in-law of the Wang family.

He wanted to let Yu Lu and Wang Wei have more contact, but unfortunately it was not possible. Wang Wei was studying in the Wang family and was the eldest grandson. Grandpa Wang attached great importance to him. Forget it, just wait a little longer until he climbed up.

At the Prince's Mansion, the Prince was drinking and admiring Zhang Yang, who was shocked by the news. Zhang Yang looked incredulous and angry at the same time. "Before, I had no family background, and Zhou Changlian warned me. Well, I was not worthy of him then. Now, what does the Zhou family mean? They don't take me seriously."

The prince slammed his chopsticks and said, "Shut up, look at what you are like. I know what happened. You proposed to marry me before, but you didn't even ask for a matchmaker. You were insulting the Zhou family. Now that the Zhou family has found the right person, it's normal to get engaged."

Zhang Yang's mind cleared up, but he felt wronged. "Brother, didn't you and father mention this to Lord Zhou?"

The prince laughed angrily, "Who do you think Lord Zhou is? He is an important official in the heart of the emperor, a relative of the Ningguo Mansion, and also a relative of the Wang family. Do you think he is just a random official?"

Of course, he still thinks he is a loyal minister, and he hopes that Zhou Shuren will stay in office for a few more years after he ascends the throne. The more he interacts with Zhou Shuren, the more he knows that Zhou Shuren has never told him the truth, and he is waiting to dig out more value.

Of course, the Zhou family is no longer the same as before. It has its own strength, and even the emperor cannot touch his subjects at will.

Zhang Yang's head was buzzing, "I thought the prince was high and mighty."

The prince sneered, bah, a prince without power is nothing. If he really treats himself as an important minister, he will give face to anyone. The identity of a prince is really useful. The second sons don't need to pull important ministers to their side.

Zhang Yang shuddered when he saw the contempt in the prince's eyes. This look also hurt him, and he felt as if he was very ignorant.

The prince said quietly, "The people in Jingyang have to be polite to Zhou Shuren. I'm warning you. This matter ends here."

Zhang Yang didn't dare to look into the prince's eyes. The prince's eyes were too cold, as if they froze his blood. He was afraid inside. The prince is my elder brother. He is the prince first and then my brother. "I understand."

At the Zhou Mansion, the Zhou family's dinner had ended. Zhou Shuren returned to the house and told them about the Hu family's actions.

Zhulan was surprised and said, "It's a good thing indeed. I can buy a house with the dowry. I will be more confident in the future. In fact, whether it's Jin or Hu, they may have shortcomings, but they are all sensible people."

Zhou Shuren, "No one is perfect. We both have our shortcomings."

He has never denied his shortcomings. It is normal for him to have shortcomings as a human being. He is not a god.

Zhulan continued, "Today, Zhao showed me the dowry that she and Changyi had prepared for Yushuang over the past few years. I never expected that Changyi and his wife would praise it so much."

Zhou Shuren was curious, "How much?"

"In the past few years, Changyi has bought a lot of shops and land. He has shops that even the big families in Beijing can't afford. Moreover, he bought a small farm in the suburbs of Beijing a few days ago."

Zhou Shuren calculated, "If Chang Lian didn't have the thank-you gift from the Ningguo Mansion, Chang Yi's assets would be ranked second."

Zhulan was also stunned. Changyi had saved a lot of money in these years. "Zhao and Changyi discussed that they would give Yushuang a shop in the capital, a house in the capital, a manor in the suburbs of the capital, and some land in other states. The rest will be added later."

Zhou Shuren, "They are planning early enough. It will take a few years for Yushuang to pass the imperial examination!"

"It's getting late. The dowry now is just the foundation. We will need to add more in the future. By following Yu Shuang's, we can also arrange Yu Die's. Girls from this aristocratic family have dowries from birth."

Zhou Shuren touched the edge of the teacup, "We two can't take anything with us when we die, so we can give some dowries to the girls at home, and when the families split up, we can divide the family assets, and it will be enough for the two of us, what do you think?"

Zhu Lan smiled, "Of course I agree. We agreed that no valuables are needed for burial. It's good to divide them all."

Zhou Shuren grinned and said, "Yeah."

However, we still have to save more things for our descendants. Stroking my beard, I felt disappointed. The emperor has learned a bad lesson and actually gave away handwritten copies instead of the originals!

The next day, Zhang Yang moved into the Fifth Prince's residence. It was big news in the capital, but unfortunately the Crown Prince did not go, and neither did the Second Prince or the Third Prince.

The Crown Prince was almost ready to set off firecrackers to send him off, while the Second and Third Princes felt that it was an insult to their intelligence and were unwilling to see Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang looked around the Fifth Prince's Mansion, feeling both happy and gloomy. This place had been occupied by Zhang Jinghong for so many years, and he was going to take over the place where Zhang Jinghong had lived.

Zhang Yang was unhappy, but facing the Prince of Ningguo, he held back, "Hello, second uncle. I was supposed to visit grandpa earlier, but I have been learning to behave myself. I will visit grandpa more often in the future."

Ning Hui's mouth was a little stiff. No, there was no need. At the same time, he was upset. His younger brother had work to do and could use the work as an excuse not to come over. Dad was the senior, so only he could come. He didn't want to see Zhang Yang either!

Zhang Yang asked, "Where is my third uncle?"

Ning Hui did not hide it either, "Your third uncle was assigned to investigate Zhang Jinghong's background."

Zhang Yang's eyes suddenly lit up.

Ning Hui, "......."