Chapter 92: Peace of Mind

Zhou Shuren clenched his brush tightly, speechless about why he was nervous, "Did you see that hairpin? Do you like it?"

Zhulan thanked him, "I like it very much. Thank you for bringing me a gift when you go out."

Zhou Shuren, ".......as long as you like it. I thought you wouldn't wear the fine fabrics in the village, so I bought some jewelry. You said you liked the ancient-style hairpin, so I bought it for you."

Zhulan was surprised. She and Zhou Shuren would chat for a while every night. Sometimes they talked about modern things, sometimes they talked about hobbies. Because they talked so much, she didn't even know what they said. She didn't expect Zhou Shuren to remember it. Zhulan smiled until her eyes were filled with smiles. It was great to have someone care about her in such a strange time. "You are thoughtful."

Zhou Shuren's mouth twitched. Even though Zhulan was a little interested in him, she was still very nervous and felt very upset. Who made them become husband and wife? Not only did they see each other every day, but they also slept together at night? Except that they were not real husband and wife, they were the most familiar people. Normal tests were useless to Zhulan!

Zhulan waited for a while but received no reply from Zhou Shuren. She saw Zhou Shuren lowering his head to write, and continued to make clothes with a smile on his face. The two of them did not disturb each other in the bedroom, and there was really a feeling of peace and quiet.

At dinner, Zhou Shuren and Zhulan called the eldest couple over. Zhou Shuren said directly, "Your mother told me about the new sausage recipe. I mean to keep the recipe for three years."

Now their family can only keep a low profile. It is not appropriate to sell to the Shi family or other merchants, and they do not want to provoke Wang Ru. Although it is a bit frustrating, it is very important for the Zhou family to have a smooth and trouble-free imperial examination.

Li's unwillingness was written all over her face. She didn't dare to talk to her father-in-law, so she could only say to her mother, "How about giving the spicy cabbage recipe to my parents? Or should I go to Jiangnan again and sell the recipe?"

She really tasted the sweetness. She got 20% of the silver and her grandmother took the initiative to give her thirty taels. When had she ever seen so much silver? It was all silver, her own!

Zhulan had a cold face. Li really couldn't have money in her hands. Now she was not only arrogant, but also dared to refute her father-in-law's words. She glared at Li fiercely, "Your father and I are all for the good of our family. We are farmers and scholars. The most important thing at present is the imperial examination. When you have the ability, you can do whatever you want with the prescription, but not in the next few years. Li, if you dare to be hypocritical, don't blame me for dividing your family."

Zhulan knew very well that Li was convinced that your explanation was useless, and threats were more direct and effective. She and Zhou Shuren did not want to cause trouble before the imperial examination. They knew too well how to plot against people, especially in ancient times. It would be too much of a loss if they really delayed the imperial examination.

Li finally got scared. She remembered what her father told her that her father-in-law earned more money. The thirty taels in her hand were nothing to her father-in-law. She trembled with fear. Their family property could not be divided. The eldest son and grandson had to support their mother and get most of the property. What would happen to her son's studies if the property was divided?

The two sons have to rely on their father-in-law for their education. The couple knows nothing. Money is nothing compared to their sons' future. She is still waiting for her sons to give her a title!

Li immediately shrank her neck and said, "I will listen to my parents."

Zhulan slapped him, and naturally had to explain, "Next year your father will take the imperial examination to become a scholar, you should have some idea of ​​what's going on, and next spring, Mingyun should go to school."

Zhou Lao Da has always been calm about his mother's education of his daughter-in-law. He also agrees with his mother's education of his daughter-in-law so that she won't forget her own last name when she has some money. But now he is not calm anymore. "Dad wants to take the exam to become a scholar?"

Zhou Shuren was embarrassed to say anything when his daughter-in-law started talking, so his son got angry and asked, "Do you have any opinions?"

Zhou Laoda swallowed his saliva. His father was unhappy. He was afraid of his father to begin with, and he was even more afraid after his father changed. "No, I have no opinion. I'm just worried about my father."

Zhou Shuren knew what the eldest brother was worried about, which was nothing more than worrying about failing the exam. He snorted, "If your father hadn't been unlucky, he might have already become an imperial scholar. This time I went out and learned the benefits of having a good reputation. I don't know how many years it will take for your two younger brothers to wait. It's better for me to take the exam first. I haven't let go of the books in my hands these years, so I'm sure I'll be a scholar."

What Zhou Shuren said was the truth. The original person had never put down the book in his hand. He had absorbed the knowledge from memory and was studying again according to his own thinking, so there was really no problem for him to take the exam for the scholar degree.

Zhou Lao Da understood why his father suddenly wanted to take the exam to become a scholar. He believed what his father said that he could pass. He also thought that his father's fame was better than his younger brother's. Since his father had fame, he, the eldest son, benefited the most. After all, there was a level of distance between him and his younger brother, and the distance between them would be even greater after his younger brother got married. He felt at ease living with his father as the head of the family, while his younger brother would have to live under someone else's roof.

Zhou Laoda was very excited. His father had really passed the exam. The most economical 20 acres of land in the family no longer had to pay taxes. "Dad, your son believes in you."

Zhou Shuren continued, "Next spring, Mingyun will enter the clan school."

Boss Zhou was stunned, wondering if he hadn't heard clearly, "Dad, what did you say?"