Chapter 974 Ran Qi

Chang Lian looked at his mother who entered the house, feeling secretly sorry for her. Ever since he discovered how powerful his mother was, he wanted to know just how powerful she was, so he tried to test her whenever he got the chance. Unfortunately, his mother's ability to play dumb was no worse than his father's.

Chang Lian did not dare to anger his mother. If he really made her angry, his father would punish him. He turned around slowly and went back. He did not want to go to the Hanlin Academy with an empty stomach.

Ran's family, Ran Zheng just learned in the morning that Zhou Shuren had met with the head of the Ministry of Justice. After years of ups and downs in the officialdom, he felt warm in his heart, "This marriage is worth it."

Zhou Shuren did not avoid it. Even if it was just asking, it made him feel at ease. At least Zhou Shuren was indeed trustworthy.

Qi's tone was full of expectation, "Can Zhou Shuren help?"

Ran Zheng did not give his wife hope. He was afraid that his wife would not be able to bear it in the future. He shook his head and said, "A small manager can't help. It's rare that Zhou Shuren didn't avoid asking questions."

Qi was disappointed, and the light in her eyes dimmed. She didn't want to cry anymore. Crying was useless. Her throat was already sore, and she was so uncomfortable that she didn't want to say a word.

There was breakfast on the table, but the couple didn't pick up their chopsticks.

In the courtyard of the second room of the Ran family, Ran Wan came out with porridge and shook her head at her brother, "Mom said she doesn't want to eat anymore."

Ran Qi's mouth also had blisters, "Mom is worried about Dad."

Ran Wan sat at the table and pushed the bowl of porridge to her brother, "Brother, eat. Only after eating can you be energetic."

Ran Qi really couldn't eat. He watched his sister drink the porridge, pursing his lips. Was he not as calm as his sister? He gritted his teeth and drank the porridge.

After breakfast, Ran Qi sat next to his sister, "If, I mean if, have you considered your marriage?"

Ran Wan clenched her fists and nodded, "I've thought about it."

Ran Qi said: "Zhou Mingyun is the eldest grandson of the Zhou family. If something happens to the Ran family, your marriage will be in jeopardy."

Ran Wan felt upset and stood up. "You should think about your father at this time. He was wronged, and he will be fine."

Ran Qi looked at his sister who was running away. His younger sister's reaction was to remember Zhou Mingyun in her heart. The Ran family had been prosperous, but also low-key, and now they were in trouble.

Boys from the Zhou family are very popular and loyal, and are desired by many girls, not to mention that Lord Zhou is an important official in the Ministry of Revenue.

At Zhou's house, Chang Zhong nestled in his mother's arms and asked, "Mom, what happened to my nephew?"

"Your eldest nephew is worried."

Changzhong hugged his mother's neck with his fat hands, "Mom, can we help our nephew?"

Zhulan lowered her head. Her son's weight did not decrease, but became heavier. He was holding her neck, so she had to lower her head and bumped her son's forehead. "You really act like your uncle, worrying about everything."

Changzhong smiled and said, "Dad said that my son is like you, a life full of worries."

Zhulan touched her son's nose with his. The son felt itchy and let go of his hands. Zhulan raised her head and pinched her son's nose. "Worrying is not a good thing. It makes life too tiring. Mother doesn't want you to worry too much. Mother only hopes that you can be happy all your life."

Changzhong stretched out his fat hand, "Mom, you haven't answered your son yet!"

Zhulan knew she couldn't fool her son, "This matter is a bit complicated, you are too young to understand."

Changzhong was unhappy. He asked his eldest nephew for help, but the nephew said he didn't understand and told him to go play somewhere else. He frowned and said, "My son already knows a lot. Brother Wu Ming said he is very smart."

Zhulan smiled, "You understand knowledge. Okay, stop bothering me. Minghui is still waiting for you to write!"

Changzhong stood up obediently. He knew that it was useless to moan his mother, but he was a little unwilling. He really felt that he had grown up. "Mom, your son is going to write."

"Um."

Changzhong and Minghui have returned home to live these days. Wu Ming's life in the Ministry of Rites is not easy, and all his attention is focused on the Ministry. In addition, there are two pregnant women in the Wu family, so Zhulan decided to let Changzhong and Minghui return home to live, and send them back next year.

Zhulan got up to change her clothes. She was going to Yang's house. Her eldest and second brothers just came back from the beach last night, and they had been gone for almost a month. If she hadn't written to urge them, they wouldn't have wanted to come back!

When she arrived at Yang's house, Zhulan saw her elder and second brothers who were tanned by the sun, and then looked at the other children. They were all very tanned.

Zhulan was speechless, "Brother, what did you do? Why are you so tanned?"

Yang Zhumu learned a lot from going out. "It was the first time we saw the sea and realized how interesting the seaside was. Your second brother and I even learned how to fish from the fishermen. We went out every day in the hot summer and got tanned."

Zhulan, "Aren't you seasick?"

They actually went out to sea to fish with us. Those two old guys are really amazing.

Yang Zhulin laughed, "No, we don't get seasick. Some of our children even learned to swim. If you hadn't urged us to come back, we would have stayed a few more days."

Yang Zhumu said, "Yes, I brought back some dried fish and shrimps. Your second brother and I caught them. Take them back with you when you leave. They must taste good if we catch them ourselves."

Zhu Lan chuckled, "They are all from the sea, how come you are the only ones who fight well?"

Yang Zhulin, "It is best to eat the fish we caught after sweating for it."

"Okay, then I'll try it and cook it for dinner tonight."

Yang Zhumu took out the box mysteriously and said, "I bought a fishery near yours, and I'll leave it to you to manage."

Yang Zhulin said, "I bought some too. Luckily, my brother and I brought a lot of money with us when we went out, otherwise we would have missed it. We saw the ice house you built, it was really nice."

Zhulan, "Okay, I'll help you take care of it."

Yang Zhumu said happily, "Stay for lunch at noon."

Yang Zhulin asked, "Is my brother-in-law still so busy?"

Zhu Lan thought about it and said something about the Ran family, "It's really busy at the moment."

Yang Zhumu originally wanted to talk to his brother-in-law, but now it seems that he can only wait. He asked with concern: "Is there really any trouble with the Ran family? What about Mingyun's marriage?"

Zhulan put down the fan in her hand and said, "Big brother, second brother, don't worry, we know what's going on."

Yang Zhumu frowned and said, "We still have to help. If we don't help, it will seem that the Zhou family is too cold-hearted. But we can't ignore the Zhou family, so as not to be implicated. You have to strike a balance."

Yang Zhulin nodded, "Brother is right, but you just need to know what's going on. You and your brother-in-law are both people with plans in mind, so we can't help you much."

Zhulan felt warm inside, this was the feeling of having family, "Yes, don't worry, big brother and second brother."

In the academy, Mingyun responded to everyone's stares with an expressionless face. Ever since the Ran family got into trouble, everyone wanted to see how he would react. Fortunately, he was used to having a cold face, so no one knew what he was thinking.

In Mingyun's impression, Ran Wan was always shy whenever she saw him and liked to ask about his news. Mingteng was the one who delivered the news and would also ask about her preferences. He tried very hard to make friends with Yu Lu. Everything Ran Wan did was for him.

Mingyun lowered his head and looked at the book, but he didn't actually read much. He still turned the pages as if he was reading deeply.