Chapter 935 Leisure

Ran Zheng gestured, "Let's talk outside."

The Ministry of Revenue is indeed not a place to talk, Zhou Shuren said, "Okay, let's go to a nearby teahouse."

Arriving at the teahouse, Ran Zheng ordered some tea and waited until the door of the private room closed before saying, "You should congratulate me."

Zhou Shuren smiled and asked, "Promoted?"

Ran Zheng nodded, "Yes, second rank."

Zhou Shuren was not envious, "This is what you deserve."

Ran Zheng also felt that he deserved it, "Let's go back to Beijing. I need to have a good rest for some time."

Zhou Shuren's heart moved. Ran Zheng didn't say it clearly, but he understood what he meant. The emperor didn't assign a new position to Ran Zheng, but only promoted his rank. "That's good. You should take a break."

Ran Zheng also felt that it was pretty good. When he was in Jinzhou, the King of Chu kept sending people to try to restrain him. Even Concubine Qi sent a message to her wife, and his father-in-law also wrote to him. He was very tired. Now that he had come to Beijing and no longer had power, he could finally relax for a while.

The tea came, and Zhou Shuren lowered his voice and said, "Since the title was decided, several princes have been very lively."

I no longer have any illusions in my heart, it's like I've been freed from shackles. It was only in secret before, but now it's completely gone.

Ran Zheng smiled, "So I need to rest."

Zhou Shuren raised his teacup and said, "I really should congratulate you."

After all, the emperor was still doing this for the prince. The prince's concubine was Ran Zheng's concubine, and the emperor didn't want Ran Zheng to get involved.

Ran was in Jinzhou, and had been paying attention to the news in the capital. He drank his tea and looked at Zhou Shuren. Zhou Shuren was also in the limelight. Fortunately, he had the emperor's trust, otherwise, Zhou Shuren's life would not be easy.

In the afternoon, Zhou Shuren was halfway home when the carriage stopped. Zhou Shuren was used to it and opened the carriage curtain, "I have met the prince."

Zhang Jingshi smiled and said, "What a coincidence! Mr. Zhou really comes home on time every day."

Zhou Shuren sneered in his heart. He was not stupid. Whether he was on time or not, they would meet by chance. He might as well go home on time. "The Ministry of Revenue has nothing to do recently."

Zhou Shuren was telling the truth. The money for shipbuilding and the Ministry of War had all been transferred out. There was no disaster now, so anything involving money was not a big deal. Of course, the most important thing was that the national treasury now had money. The treasury was well-stocked after the property was confiscated years ago, so the Ministry of Revenue had an easy time.

Zhang Jingshi cursed the old fox in his heart. He tried to get nothing out of him after several attempts. He also wanted to start with the Zhou family's sons, but unfortunately, the eldest son of the Zhou family was not only a commoner, but also a timid man who never left the house. The second son of the Zhou family went out to sea.

Zhou Changlian can be seen often, but unfortunately he is not smart enough and has learned the true skills of the old fox. Zhou Changzhi is also a person who plays dumb. He looks as if he doesn't understand anything you say, as if he can only study hard. Who doesn't know that Mr. Zhou has changed!

Zhang Jingshi was not in a good mood. Ran Zheng did not get the real power after entering the capital. He was furious. He wanted to get some information, but finally let down the carriage curtain and said, "Go home."

Zhou Shuren was surprised that he left so quickly. He thought they would linger for a while.

When Zhou Shuren got home, he didn't see Wu Ming. "When did they leave?"

"We left in the afternoon. Wu Ming wanted to take Chang Zhong back with him, but I refused. I had to wait for Song Lan to come back home."

Zhou Shuren changed his clothes and said, "I have to admit that Changzhong is more sensible than when he was at home."

Zhulan, "How dare you say that? When we were at home, my son knew you were his backer. No matter how strict I was, he was just afraid of me."

The eldest daughter is used to it, and the daughters-in-law spoil her even more. Even though her son is well-behaved in front of her, he has a bad temper in front of other people.

Zhou Shuren smiled apologetically, "It's all my fault."

"It's good that you know."

Zhou Shuren doted on her, how could the elders dare to say anything? Before Wu Ming returned to Beijing, she had set her sights on Wu Ming, but she had never mentioned it to Zhou Shuren!

It was time to rest at night. Mrs. Dong's stomach started to move. Zhulan wanted to go over, but Zhou Shuren stopped her, saying, "There are already several children born at home. Both the adults and the children will be fine. You don't need to go over to watch them."

Zhulan didn't listen and continued to put on her shoes. "Ms. Dong was hoping for a son, but I was worried it would be a daughter. Mrs. Dong is feeling uncomfortable after giving birth, so I can stay here and give her some advice."

Zhou Shuren couldn't hold back, "Chang Lian didn't do well."

Or maybe Chang Lian also wanted a son. Dong felt it and kept expecting him. It was Chang Lian’s fault.

Zhulan knew that Changlian had been comforting Dong, but sometimes his emotions would still show up. Husband and wife cannot hide the truth. Dong's stress was indeed related to Changlian.

The midwife was invited early, and when Zhulan arrived, everything was in order. Zhulan asked, "How is Chuchu?"

Chang Lian looked at the delivery room and replied, "My grandmother checked and said the baby is in a perfect position."

Zhulan was relieved, "We don't know when the baby will be born, so don't just stand and wait, sit down and wait."

As for Yuyi, Zhulan was worried about giving birth at night, so Yuyi slept in the second room with Yudie these days.

The weather was getting warmer, but it was still cool at night. Zhulan held the hand warmer in her arms and listened to the noises in the delivery room. The doctor soon arrived. Zhulan looked at Chang Lian who was spinning in circles, and then looked away.

As time passed, Dong Chuchu's screams became louder, and after almost two hours, the baby was finally born.

Zhulan stood up. She heard Mrs. Dong talking, and then the voice of the midwife. Zhulan knew it was a girl. Without waiting for the child to be taken out, Zhulan went into the house.

Dong closed her eyes, disappointment evident on her face.

Zhulan asked the old lady, "How is the child?"

The old lady wiped the child carefully and said, "The child is fine. He cried very loudly just now."

Zhulan looked at the child. The little one had his eyes closed. He was a fat girl. He smiled and said, "Okay, okay."

After the child was picked up, Zhulan personally took him out to show Changlian, "Look how much this little guy looks like you."

Chang Lian already knew that it was a daughter of a noble family. He was disappointed that the third wife had no son. Seeing the little girl sleeping, he smiled and thought that a daughter of a noble family was also a treasure. He carefully held her in his arms and said, "This little girl is quite heavy. She seems to be heavier than when Yuyi was born."

"More than seven pounds."

Chang Lian was amused, "Fat girl."

Zhulan chatted with her son for a while before taking the child home. Dong had already cleaned up and changed the bedding. She handed the child to the maid and said to Dong, "Mother knows you didn't sleep. You and Changlian are still young."

Dong opened her eyes. She was very tired, but she felt sad. "Mother, it's not that I don't like girls."

But the husband looked at the happy eyes of his nephews and realized that their third branch needed a son, and the daughter would also need brothers to rely on in the future.

Zhulan smiled, "Mom knows."

Dong felt relieved. The child was already born, so it was useless for her to worry. Her mother-in-law was right. She and her husband were young. When she thought of her mother-in-law giving birth to seven children, Dong finally smiled. "Mother, you have worked hard tonight. You should go home and rest early. I am fine now."

Zhulan was relieved to see that Mrs. Dong was not just giving her a perfunctory response. "Okay, I'll go home first and come to see you tomorrow morning."