Chapter 915 The Twins' Ambition



Chapter 915 The Twins' Ambition

In the palace, Zhou Shuren and the Minister of War left together. The emperor knew the news before they left the palace. Now when he heard that Zhou Shuren invited Li Zhao to sit in the Ministry of Revenue, the emperor smiled. Zhou Shuren involved the Minister of War, which made the water even more muddy.

Several princes were also a little confused. How were Zhou Shuren and Li Zhao related?

The prince was very calm, because he knew that his father had not told Zhou Shuren anything. As for Li Zhao, who was only loyal to his father, he had nothing to worry about.

At Zhou's house, after breakfast, Xuemei and Jiang Sheng stayed. Xuemei said, "Mom, there's nothing to clean up in the house you bought for me. I've discussed it with my husband and we're moving in today."

Zhulan was reluctant to leave her daughter, but Jiang Sheng would not feel comfortable staying with her for long since she brought her parents-in-law with her. "It's close now, so come back more often to accompany mother in the future."

Xuemei was afraid that her mother would not agree, so she nodded heavily, "Well, don't think I'm annoying when the time comes."

Zhulan thought that the girls in the Zhou family had really high emotional intelligence. Xuemei was the daughter-in-law of the Jiang family, and she showed her high emotional intelligence in everything she handled. Look at Jiang Sheng's reaction. Jiang Sheng has Xuemei in his hands for the rest of his life.

Jiang Sheng received the gift and thanked her: "I am sorry for causing your mother-in-law to worry. I would like to thank you here."

Zhulan accepted the gift, which was what she deserved. With the change in her social status, before she left her hometown, the old couple of the Jiang family had never caught her eye. Now she would not lower herself to find fault with them. It was just that Jiang Wang was afraid.

Jiang Sheng's gift was not only a thank you for her concern, but also a thank you for her indifference.

Xuemei blinked at her mother. She knew that she could live a good life in the capital. However, "Mother, we still need you to help us buy land. Jiang Sheng has 20 acres of land that is tax-free."

This is a considerable income every year. She uses the money from dealing with gifts and paying off the money for buying the house. She plans to use most of the remaining money to buy 30 acres of land, and keep a small part for daily expenses.

Even without the money from her dowry, their family could still make a living.

Zhulan took note of it all and said, "I'll ask Mr. Deng to pay more attention to it."

Xuemei was a capable person. After getting her mother's consent, she asked Mrs. Song to help arrange the carriage. Yesterday's luggage had all been sent over. Since there was no more luggage to deal with, Xuemei took the old couple from the Jiang family and said goodbye, then got on the carriage and left.

Xue Mei's quick move made Xue Han feel uncomfortable. "Mom, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Zhulan smiled, "You won't have to feel bad if you live close to me in the future anyway. Your elder sister is thinking about your brother-in-law. You should learn from her in the future. When you get married, you should also think more about Rongchuan."

Xuemei figured out the ways of husband and wife on her own. As a mother, she really didn't teach Xuemei anything. She was happy for Xuemei's wisdom.

Xue Han blushed. She was going to get married this year.

Because they were close, Xuemei arrived home quickly. The old couple of the Jiang family never took their eyes off her as soon as they entered the yard, and the children also ran around hand in hand.

After checking it out, Mr. Jiang said to his son, "This yard is nice."

Although it is not big, it makes him feel at ease. The Zhou family’s house is so big that his legs tremble. He cannot enjoy it. The small courtyard is better. It makes him feel at ease.

Jiang Wangshi also felt at ease, "This is our first meal since arriving in the capital. I will have a good meal at noon."

Xuemei smiled and said, "Mom, there is a vegetable market nearby. I'll go with you to have a look."

Jiang Wang was even happier. "Okay, you accompany me today, but I won't need you tomorrow. From now on, I will leave the kitchen to me."

Xuemei said, "Mother, that won't do."

Jiang Wang waved her hand, "It's settled."

She would feel uneasy if she didn't do something. Although this house was bought with the money saved by her son and daughter-in-law over many years, she knew how they saved the money.

Xuemei did not argue. She just hoped to help more in the future. Although her mother-in-law was not very kind in the past, she did help her a lot after living with her for many years. In addition, filial piety was the most important thing, and her husband and son still had to take the imperial examination. She was completely relieved that her mother-in-law was still as comfortable in Beijing as she was in her hometown.

The twins came back soon and ran around the yard, fighting with sticks in their hands. Xuemei had a headache.

Jiang Miao explained, "After hearing about their second uncle going out to sea yesterday, they both clamored to learn martial arts and go out to sea in the future."

Xuemei gritted her teeth and said, "They really dare to think so."

Jiang Miao smiled secretly, his twin brother has always been very bold in thinking.

At the Zhou Mansion, Zhulan and Shui Po were talking about Shenxing's marriage. Shenxing had already returned, and the wedding date could be put on the agenda.

Shenxing knew that Jianyan had recognized Mrs. Song as her godmother. After thinking about it, Jianyan went to see Mrs. Shui. Mrs. Shui used to envy Mrs. Song, but now she is not jealous anymore because she also has a son.

Zhulan was impartial to Jinyan and Shenxing. Shenxing also had some of what Jinyan said, and Shui Pozi arranged Shenxing's marriage.

Zhulan was in no hurry to let Shui Po go. "I originally planned to let you accompany Xue Han to get married. Of course, this idea has not changed. What I mean is that you accompany Xue Han for five years. After five years, I will let you leave the house and let Shen Xing take you to take care of you in your old age."

In five years, this is the time she estimated for the transition of imperial power. Everything will be settled in five years at the latest. Xue Han will also grow rapidly in five years. After five years, she will let Song Pozi and Shui Pozi take care of her in her old age.

Mrs. Shui calculated her own age. Add five years, and she was not too old, not even fifty. She would be able to enjoy her life in five years. What else could she be unwilling to do? "I will definitely take good care of the young lady."

Zhu Lan nodded, "You should pay more attention to the girls around Xue Han. Xue Han is getting married this year."

The water maid kept it all in mind.

In the evening, the Jiang family came over for dinner, and Zhou Shuren said, "I'd like to toast my father-in-law."

Old man Jiang held the wine glass carefully. This was not only his father-in-law, but also a high-ranking official. He grinned and thought that when the leaves fall and return to their roots, he would definitely go back and blow more wine. "I should be the one to toast my father-in-law."

Zhou Shuren drank the wine in his glass, "We two old brothers haven't seen each other for many years, so don't be polite today, we won't leave until we are drunk."

Old man Jiang also drank the wine in his glass, "I won't leave until I'm drunk."

In the end, Zhou Shuren was useless, and Old Man Jiang drank too much and went crazy. He cried and laughed at the same time, but fortunately he didn't talk nonsense.

After the Jiang family members left, Zhu Lan confirmed that Zhou Shuren was not drunk, and then she felt relieved. "You should drink less in the future. You are not a child anymore. Drinking too much is harmful to your health."

Zhou Shuren, "I would like to chat more. What do you want to talk about? It's better to drink more."

Zhulan chuckled. Xuehan's father-in-law kept repeating the same words over and over again, which was indeed not as good as drinking.

Zhou Shuren continued, "I have already contacted the academy that Jiang Sheng is going to. He can teach the T-class while studying at the academy, and the tuition will be offset."

Zhulan was surprised, "When did you say hello? I didn't even know?"

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "These are all trivial matters. However, men all have self-esteem. Since Xuehan said that he has been spending his own tuition money in his hometown, I have been thinking about how to arrange for him."

Zhulan hummed, "It's good that you know it in your heart."


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