Chapter 886: Have you heard any news?

Yao Xin was nervous. She was prepared not to be able to enter the mansion today. She was a little excited. Yang Shuren's tone was very gentle. "Hello, I have always wanted to see you, but I didn't have the chance."

This was the truth. She wanted to meet Lord Zhou's wife. When she was confined at home, her husband mentioned Lord Zhou many times, and there was obvious admiration in his tone.

Yesterday her husband went to the Ministry of Revenue to report. Because he was studying with Lord Zhou, her husband was excited and nagging all night last night. She came here bravely today. Why didn't she send a visiting card? She was afraid of being rejected. It would be a bit abrupt without a visiting card, but it was an opportunity.

Zhulan chuckled, "I've heard a lot about you these days."

Yao Xin was curious, "What did you hear?"

Zhu Lan narrowed her eyes and said, "I heard that it was Miss Yao who couldn't leave. A few days ago, the Zhang family released the servants, and many people were talking about it."

Yao Xin was embarrassed. She liked the word "never give up", but she wanted more and didn't know if she would get what she wanted. "It's my honor to be talked about."

Zhulan nodded in her heart. This is open-mindedness. Only those with a clear mind can live a better life. Yao Xin is not even twenty years old, but her life has already gone through several twists and turns. Now that she has overcome the difficulties, she has also been sublimated and has a promising future.

When Mrs. Song came in, Zhulan saw her nod, indicating that she understood.

Yao Xin thought Yang Shuren had something to deal with, and blushed, "I'm sorry to bother you so suddenly. I'll go back first and visit you another day."

Zhu Lan could clearly see what Yao Xin was thinking. She nodded and said, "Okay."

Yao Xin was happy. Yang Shuren agreed and she could visit her often.

God knows that after the ban is lifted, she really has nowhere to go. Even if the ban is lifted, she is still not welcome because her husband's identity is too sensitive. As for the Shi family, she will not visit them, not even a step.

Yao Xin stood up and said, "Then I'll take my leave now."

Zhulan signaled to Mrs. Song to see the person off, as her generation was there, so there was really no need for her to stand up and see them off.

Yao Xin walked out of Zhou's house with brisk steps, got on the carriage and touched her belly. One reason she didn't want to go to Yao Yao's house was that she didn't want to see Yao Yao's belly.

At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren watched Zhang Jinghong draw the graph accurately after he instructed him. Seeing Zhang Jinghong's expectant eyes, he looked like he was asking for praise, and he moved his lips and said, "Not bad, you are very talented."

He had met some doctors and managers before, but few of them could master it so quickly and accurately. It was a question of talent.

Zhang Jinghong grinned. After receiving the instructions, he had only one thought in mind, which was to do a good job. This was his chance and he must seize it. "This is all thanks to you, the adults."

Zhou Shuren put down the drawing and looked at Zhang Jinghong. If this was used well, it could really reduce his burden. Wang Ju would stay for a year and then leave. It would be a good opportunity for Zhang Jinghong to get some training and he wouldn't have to go out of his way to poach people.

Zhou Shuren said, "Just keep painting and finish the rest."

"yes."

Zhou Shuren was going to meet the Shangshu, the Ministry of Revenue. As the Shangshu gave him more power, he also subtly changed some details and asked the officials of the Ministry of Revenue to follow his pace, which improved efficiency a lot.

Not long after Zhou Shuren left, Zhang Yang came over. Zhang Jinghong was so focused on painting that he didn't hear the noise. He only noticed him when he felt the light got darker.

Zhang Jinghong stood up quickly and said, "I have met your highness."

Zhang Yang was furious. Zhou Shuren would rather teach a remnant of the previous dynasty than teach him. Zhang Jinghong had only been in the Ministry of Revenue for one day. On what basis did he reach out and take the drawing, and then tore it as if by accident. "I didn't control the strength well."

Zhang Jinghong wanted to take it, but the Fifth Prince let go and it dropped to the ground. It had just snowed outside and the snow on the soles of his shoes melted into water when he got into the house, so the picture was ruined.

Zhang Yang exclaimed, "I wanted to dodge but stepped on it instead. You can only redraw it."

Zhang Jinghong told himself in his heart, just bear with it, this is a training for the mind, he has already prepared himself, "I will just paint again."

Zhang Yang was very depressed. He was not satisfied with Zhang Jinghong's reaction, which made him feel that if he said a few more words, he would be treated as a villain. "Yeah."

Zhang Jingyang didn't expect to encounter such a wonderful thing just when he arrived. "Old Fifth, you should be more tolerant. Father has pardoned Zhang Jinghong. Do you want to go against him?"

Zhang Yang raised his head. This second brother disliked him very much. It was not just a matter of faction. He simply disliked him as a person. He had met him several times in the past few days, and each time he either ridiculed him or ignored him.

Zhang Yang pursed his lips and said, "I've met my second brother."

Zhang Jingyang snorted and laughed, "Now you call me second brother, but the first few times we met, you didn't even look at me and ignored me every time."

Zhang Yang's eyes widened. What did he mean by putting the blame on someone else? He was referring to Zhang Jingyang. He curled his lips and said, "The younger brother should make amends for the second elder brother."

"I cannot afford to ask the Fifth Prince for apology. You are the treasure of my father and the Crown Prince. I hope the Fifth Prince will be more tolerant in the future!"

Zhou Shuren was standing behind the second prince. What he said was full of sarcasm. The second prince had improved his sarcasm skills again.

Zhou Shuren didn't want to stand outside. The snow was getting heavier. "I've met the Second Prince."

Zhang Jingyang turned his head. He had heard the noise a long time ago. When the guards didn't make any noise, he knew who it was. "It's snowing heavily. Lord Zhou, let's go to the room."

Zhou Shuren, "Your Highness, please."

Zhang Jingyang came into the room happily. He hadn't been to the Ministry of Household Affairs since he was cheated by them. This time he came to the Ministry of Household Affairs, he also wanted to see Zhang Jinghong. Well, he came because he heard that Zhou Shuren would take Zhang Jinghong personally.

Zhang Jinghong had already picked up the drawing on the ground and put it carefully on the table without saying anything. He knew that he didn't need to say anything because Lord Zhou had already seen it.

Zhang Yang couldn't stay any longer. He felt suffocated in this room. There was a Second Prince who mocked him regardless of the situation. He also wanted to save face in front of Zhou Shuren. "I have something else to do."

Having said that, he lifted his feet and left.

Zhang Jingyang narrowed his eyes and then looked around the room. The room was large and filled with books from the Ministry of Revenue. Zhang Jingyang pulled a chair over and sat down, "Master Zhou."

Zhou Shuren put down the list that the Shangshu Lord had given him and raised his head, "What does the Second Prince want to say?"

Zhang Jingyang, "Did you hear what was said, sir?"

Zhou Shuren was thinking, "I don't know what Your Highness means."

Zhang Jingyang gave some hints, "Your Excellency stayed in the palace for a long time today before coming out. I really didn't hear what he said?"

Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows. This time he knew what Zhang Jingyang was going to ask. He couldn't say, "I was just reporting the Ministry of Revenue. I didn't hear anything else."

Of course, in addition to the report, I also heard some other things in the palace, but they were all about the people, such as the abundant money in the Ministry of Revenue, the emperor's desire to build roads, and next year's land taxation.