Chapter 936 I'm Just the Money Manager

The Zhou family had a new member, and Zhulan gave everyone a wedding gift according to past custom. When Zhou Shuren left in the morning, he even gave the child a name, Yujiao.

Zhou Shuren chose the name himself, which also made Mrs. Dong feel at ease.

After breakfast, Zhulan went to see her granddaughter. The little girl had just finished her milk and fell asleep with her eyes closed.

Zhulan waited for Dong to eat the millet porridge before asking, "Do you feel better after a night's rest?"

Dong smiled and said, "Mom, I'm really fine."

She was telling the truth. After her mother left last night, her husband came in secretly. Seeing that she was not resting with her eyes closed, her husband mentioned the oath he had made. She also remembered that when she and her husband had not consummated their marriage, her husband mentioned it once, but later forgot about it and did not care.

Now that her husband has brought it up, it’s good that she can still be a lady in the future and it’s all her husband’s fault, so she shouldn’t have any burden.

Mrs. Dong learned what her husband said, and Zhulan remained silent. She and Zhou Shuren did not believe it, but the ancients did. However, Chang Lian took all the blame, so it was better this way.

Zhulan took out the birth gift for the child. This gift had been prepared long ago. She prepared the zodiac sign, so it could be given to either a boy or a girl.

Coming out of the third room, Li and Zhao came over together. Zhulan motioned them to go in. She was not in a hurry to go back to the yard. Instead, she took Mrs. Song for a walk in the garden. The lake in the garden had been somewhat widened. The lake in the house was still relatively deep, and the fish would not die all winter.

The lakeside was surrounded by bamboos. There were many children in the house, so it was better to be careful in dangerous places. Even the rockery was blocked by bamboos. Everything was for safety, and of course they were also afraid that something might happen during the banquet.

Back at the main courtyard, Wu Ning arrived. Zhu Lan smiled and said, "What a coincidence that you came. I haven't announced the wedding yet."

Wu Ning was stunned for a moment, then responded, "My third sister-in-law gave birth?"

"She gave birth to a seven-pound girl."

When Wu Ning heard this, she knew that her third sister-in-law would be disappointed, and she couldn't help but touch her belly. Now her belly was already showing. This child had tortured her so much that she was vomiting now. She didn't gain any weight and became thinner instead. The only thing that was obvious was her belly.

Zhu Lan looked at Wu Ning's actions and said, "Don't put pressure on yourself. How old are you? Besides, He Shu is not an only child. He has a younger brother."

After a pause, Zhulan continued, "Don't rush to have another child after this one is born. You should at least raise the baby for three years. It will be good for both you and the child."

Wu Ning knew that her aunt said these things out of concern for her, "I've taken note of them."

She was not in a hurry to have a child. First, her husband was preparing for the imperial examination. Second, she was confident. Her elder brother had become an official in Beijing, and she also had Uncle Zhou and Aunt Zhou. She was not alone and helpless.

Zhulan also talked about Wu Yong's marriage. After chatting for a few words, Wu Ning went to visit Dong.

In the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren had a smile on his face all day, so Lord Qiu asked about it. Then everyone in the Ministry of Revenue knew that Lord Zhou had a granddaughter.

At noon, Wang Ju was extremely envious, "Your Zhou family is really prosperous, with five grandsons and now six granddaughters."

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "It's still not enough."

The Zhou family cannot rely on their clan, they can only rely on themselves. If they want to pass on their legacy, they need people. For the Zhou family, talent is the most valuable now.

Wang Ju's face was distorted with jealousy, he didn't know why the Wang family had such a bad luck with descendants. He was considered powerful, having given birth to two legitimate sons and one legitimate daughter. As for his son, he only had the eldest grandson. Over the years, none of his son's wives and concubines were pregnant. Yes, not even pregnant. The old man even asked the imperial physician to secretly check on him, and it was confirmed that there was nothing wrong with his son, but he had no luck with descendants.

Wang Ju asked his father more than once whether the ancestors of the Wang family had done anything immoral. His father blew his beard, and the grandfather wanted to ask the same question!

Qiu Yan interrupted and said, "The betrothal gifts and dowry cost quite a bit of money. Master Zhou, you have worked hard."

Zhou Shuren has always been fair. He would pay for both dowry and betrothal gifts, and then each family would pay for the rest. "What a sweet burden!"

Wang Ju wanted to say that their Wang family was not afraid of the burden. Even if eight or ten were given to the Wang family, the Wang family could afford it. This was the foundation of a big family.

Qiu Yan kept calculating in his mind, "Your daughter will marry into the Ninghou Mansion at the end of the year. Have you prepared a large dowry?"

Zhou Shuren nodded, "It was ready last year."

Wang Ju heard a lot of news, "I heard that you prepared two manors in the capital for your daughter?"

There is nothing to hide about this. Even if he doesn't say it, we all know it. "Yeah."

Qiu Yan took a breath of cool air in his heart and looked at Wang Ju. The granddaughter of Zhou family was going to marry into the Wang family, so the dowry could not be small. Thinking about Zhou Shuren's other granddaughters, yes, they were all legitimate granddaughters. As long as Zhou Shuren did not fail, the granddaughters of Zhou family would have no trouble finding a husband, especially the concubine of Mr. Zhou Zhou. Mr. Zhou Zhou was a student of the Hanlin Academy through the imperial examination. Together with Zhou Shuren, Mr. Zhou Zhou's concubine would be very popular.

Zhou Shuren had no idea that Qiu Yan had settled a bill for him. He only knew that before Qiu Yan asked, he didn't feel the pressure of having a granddaughter was too much. Now, he felt the pressure was a bit great, so did he want to earn a reward?

Zhou Shuren was a little undecided. Should he take it out or not? No, no, he couldn't take it out. He was the one who managed the money, just the one who managed the money!

Chang Lian went to the Hanlin Academy with wedding candies and announced that he was going to be a father again. Everyone congratulated him and some even said that they would definitely attend a full-month banquet.

In the afternoon, Chang Lian and Rong Chuan returned to the Hanlin Academy together. Today they entered the palace together.

After entering the Hanlin Academy, Rongchuan and Changlian separated. Changlian had always walked very lightly, and now that there was no snow, there was even less noise. When he reached the door, he listened to the conversation inside and was not in a hurry to go in because he was mentioned.

Lu Liang didn't know who he was chatting with. "They are two young ladies, and I don't know if Zhou Changlian is really happy or just pretending to be happy."

Someone actually answered the call, and even had the curiosity to gossip, "He must be really happy."

"I am really happy too. Everyone in Beijing knows about Zhou's daughter Jin Gui."

Because Zhou Shuren did not give dowry to his daughter, everyone in the capital knew about it.

Lu Liang just complained, he didn't dare to say anything else, he just smiled dryly, "Anyway, Zhou Changlian is still young."

Chang Lian felt that there was nothing to hear, so he walked into the house. The door was usually not closed except in winter. When Chang Lian entered the house, the people inside were stunned, and they were all unsure when Zhou Chang Lian would come back.

Lu Liang lowered his head guiltily, and the others greeted each other and went about their business.

Chang Lian returned to his position. Ever since his father often went to the palace, no one dared to mess with him in the Hanlin Academy. Although no one had messed with him before, he could still feel some jealous eyes. Who made him have such a powerful father!

In the evening, Xuemei and her husband came back for dinner. After dinner, Jiang Sheng said to his father-in-law, "Dad, I have something to tell you."