Chapter 942: Lost Face

In the afternoon, Zhulan met Mr. Deng. Years ago, she earned a sum of money by blind guessing. Years later, Zhulan sent people to Jiangnan to buy a big manor. This time it was a big manor in the literal sense. She also bought a shop in a coastal state capital where a port might be built in the future. The house prices in coastal areas will rise in the future, especially the rent of the shop.

In ancient times, as long as there was no war, real estate was still the most secure investment as the population grew and people lived a stable life.

She had just earned twenty thousand taels, and it wouldn't grow much if she kept it, so she had to spend it. She had enough money, so she asked Scholar Deng to buy a house for her. This time, they were only buying one in the capital, as she was preparing for the division of the family in the future.

Mr. Deng was stunned, "Buying houses?"

Zhu Lan nodded, "Yes, I have a request. The house with three entrances must be big."

When the family splits up in the future, it would be better for her sons and their families to live in a bigger place. It is not easy to buy a house with three courtyards, but she is not in a hurry.

Mr. Deng took a deep breath, what a generous move, he actually wanted to buy five manors. He always knew that Mr. Zhou was wealthy, but he didn't expect him to be so wealthy. You know, Miss Zhou is going to get married this year!

Mr. Deng kept it in mind, and was happy that the Zhou family was getting better and better. The better the Zhou family was, the better he would be.

In the afternoon, Rongchuan and Changlian left the Hanlin Academy together. Rongchuan had met the Du family before and frowned, "Are you waiting for me?"

Although he is an elder, unfortunately he is not respected at all.

The eldest son of the Du family, Du Luo, is also quite old. He relied on his age and seniority and said, "I'll come and treat you to a drink in person."

Rongchuan didn't want to go, and didn't want to have any contact with the Du family. The Ningguo Mansion basically cut off contact with the Du family. "Grandpa called me today for something."

Du Luo is an asshole, but he is not stupid. He didn't want to go when he heard it. If Rong Chuan didn't go, wouldn't it be a waste of his efforts? He said with a bitter face, "I know I'm an asshole, but I've been very honest recently. Don't you even give me this little face?"

Rongchuan doesn't care about the Du family. He doesn't know whether Du Luo is really honest or not. Besides, what does dishonesty have to do with him? Just when he was about to speak, Chang Lian grabbed his clothes.

Chang Lian sneered in his heart, what a bullshit, "Since we are having a drink, Rongchuan, why don't you be more generous and invite us to the Duke's Mansion for a drink. I think Uncle Du will be happy."

Du Luo's face darkened. He didn't like the Zhou family. He didn't like any of the Zhou family. "No, no need. The Duke doesn't want to see me. It's better to have a drink outside. I've already booked a restaurant."

Rong Chuan was too lazy to pay attention to Du Luo, "If that's the case, forget it. I have something else to do, so I'll go first."

Having said that, Rongchuan pulled Changlian away.

Du Luo wanted to stop him, but unfortunately his age and years of extravagance had made his health weaker, so he could only watch Rong Chuan get on the carriage.

In the carriage, Chang Lian was speechless, "Why did you come here and I got on?"

He wants to go home too.

Rong Chuan smiled and said, "I'll treat you to a drink today. Let's eat outside."

Chang Lian understood, "Are you going to see what Du Luo is up to?"

"Well, if someone is diligent and attentive for no reason, he is either a traitor or a thief. I don't think the Du family has learned their lesson."

In the evening, at the Zhou family, Chang Lian came back after dinner. Zhu Lan and Zhou Shuren were talking about the future division of the family property, and Chang Lian's face was so dark that ink could drip from it.

Zhu Lan raised her eyebrows, "You sent the servant back to say that you and Rong Chuan were going out to eat. What, did you have a fight?"

Even if you have an argument, your face won't be so dark.

Chang Lian gritted his teeth and said, "The Du family is really bold. They don't take our family seriously at all."

Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows. Wow, this was the first time he saw Chang Lian so angry. "What happened to the Du family?"

Chang Lian told what happened at the gate of Hanlin Academy and what he found out later. The Du family actually wanted their daughter to be Rongchuan's concubine. Not only did they dare to think about it, they also dared to do it. He and Rongchuan found out about the restaurant and found that the young lady of the Du family had already arrived.

Zhulan's eyes widened when she heard this. This was really a slap in Mrs. Du's face. Mrs. Du had never thought of letting a girl from the Du family become Rongchuan's concubine, even if the Du family was completely impoverished.

From that day on, Mrs. Du couldn't raise her head in front of Rongchuan.

Chang Lian's face darkened, "Fortunately Rong Chuan didn't go."

Zhou Shuren, "Even if you didn't stop him, Rongchuan wouldn't go. He knows the situation much better than you do."

Since Rongchuan returned to the Ning family, it was Duke Ning and Marquis Ning who educated Rongchuan, and Rongchuan grew rapidly.

He also continued to teach Chang Lian, but he was too busy, and his teaching of Chang Lian was still not enough, and Chang Lian's growth was not as fast as Rongchuan.

Chang Lian didn't want to admit it in his heart. He was convinced that Rong Chuan was better than him in science, but he was not convinced in his heart. "Dad, the Du family dared to do this. They didn't take our family seriously."

This is a slap in the face of the Zhou family and is hurting his sister.

Zhou Shuren wanted to say that he had no chance to teach the Du family a lesson. Today's incident must have spread to the palace, and the Du family had deserved a good death.

Zhu Lan said, "Don't be angry, your father and I know about it, go back and rest first!"

Chang Lian calmed down a little. His father would not let the Du family go. "Dad, Mom, you two should take some rest."

Zhulan, "Yeah."

Zhou Shuren waited for Chang Lian to leave, then stood up and said, "The Du family is completely finished."

Zhulan sighed, "So educating children is very important."

After the Du family fell into poverty, the Du girl's marriage fell through. Alas, it is difficult for women!

In Ninghou Mansion, Rongchuan was angry, but he didn't want to tell his father. After all, it was his aunt's family, and he still wanted to save some face for his aunt.

Rongchuan didn't say anything, but there was always someone around him. Lord Ning and the Emperor knew about it when Rongchuan didn't come back.

Lord Ning wanted to send the message to his second brother, but after thinking about it, he didn't send it. When Rongchuan didn't mention it, he pretended not to know.

The next day, Zhulan kept an eye on the Du family. The head of the Du family was taken away. Zhulan thought that the emperor was always angry and the Du family had run into trouble.

The Du family had long been in decline, and no one really cared about them. Zhulan paid special attention to them because it involved her own family.

When Old Madam Du went to the Ningguo Mansion, she didn't even go through the main gate. Instead, Mrs. Du went back to her parents' home, and soon returned to the Mansion, never to go out again.

Zhulan thought to herself that Mrs. Du must have known the reason. She was completely embarrassed.

In the Ningguo Mansion, Mrs. Du's face was burning. How dare her elder brother do that? How would she behave in front of her daughter-in-law in the future? How would she face her mother-in-law and brother-in-law?

Mrs. Du was so angry at her natal family and irritated with her brother-in-law that she showed no mercy at all.

As soon as Lord Ning got the news, he knew he would be blamed. However, he didn't care at all. The Du family was a troublemaker and was in dire straits. It would be better for them to leave the capital.

At the Zhou family, Zhulan did not hide this from Xuehan, "There will be more such calculations in the future. You can't just look at the beautiful life after you get married. Mother knows that Rongchuan loves you deeply, but mother still hopes that no matter what happens in the future, you must be strong."

Xue Han was angry about the Du family's plan. After hearing what her mother said, she was silent. "Mom, I've taken note of it."

Zhulan was about to say something when Mrs. Song came in. Zhulan looked at her and asked, "What happened?"