King Liang came back to his senses, looked at his smiling third brother, pursed his lips, he didn't think it was funny, he was unwilling to accept it.
Zhang Yang stared blankly at the prince's seat. His father was not in the palace, and the prince was the eldest. The seat in front of the dragon throne really made him feel excited.
Zhou Shuren felt inexplicably sad when listening to the King of Chu's laughter. The King of Chu's laughter was full of sadness.
The Crown Prince was the most stable in his emotions. He had always been helping his father handle government affairs. He had done so in the government hall before, but this time he was just standing in the court. This was the final test for him.
The morning court session was over and the ministers gathered in twos and threes. Many of them chatted in a light tone. The prince's position was stable, the country was stable, and now it was clear, so they were naturally relaxed.
Zhou Shuren's steps were also brisk. He would be in a better mood if Li Zhao didn't pull at his official uniform. He said with a dark face, "Lord Li, what's wrong with your hand?"
Li Zhao let go of his hand, "My hand is the hand that grabs silver, Lord Zhou is the silver, and my hand wants to take action as soon as I see you."
Zhou Shuren chuckled, "... I don't have any money."
He cursed Qiu Yan in his heart. He seriously suspected that Qiu Yan took sick leave because the Ministry of Revenue had deposited a sum of money and he was afraid of being harassed. Then he thought of Lord Xiao and cursed him even more in his heart. Lord Xiao didn't come today!
Li Zhao laughed, "Lord Zhou is really a joker. I saw with my own eyes how boxes were carried into the Ministry of Revenue's warehouse."
Zhou Shuren twitched his lips and said, "Oh."
Li Zhao coughed. He had experience dealing with Zhou Shuren, so he didn't mention the money now. "I will take a few days off. Mr. Zhou can bring the child over for me to see."
Zhou Shuren calculated that the Ministry of War had a holiday, so he could take a leave, "Okay."
At noon at Zhou's house, Zhulan heard that the news was brought back by her daughter, who had just returned from the Ningguo Mansion. "Is Mrs. Du praying for blessings?"
Xue Han nodded, "Grandma asked me to go back today to tell me about Mrs. Du. She hopes that I can tell mother that Mrs. Du's idea is Mrs. Du's and does not represent the Duke's Mansion."
The last bit of anger in Zhulan's heart also disappeared. "Du Shi did it all herself."
It was clearly a deck of royal flush cards, but you took them apart and played them all? And you ruined the game, you only have yourself to blame.
Xue Han? "Being petty is one thing, but the main reason is that I didn't teach him well? I could still pretend before, but now that I'm old and can't control my temper anymore? I can't pretend anymore."
Zhulan asked, "Why didn't Rongchuan come back?"
Rongchuan has been staying with Xuehan at her mother's house these days? Fortunately, Rongchuan was raised by the Zhou family, so no one gossips about him? It wouldn't be surprising if he stays here for a long time, because this is Rongchuan's home too!
Xue Han said, "He has something on his mind. Why isn't it raining today? He and his father went to the horse ranch."
Zhulan knew what was going on. Did Lord Ning also find out about Rongchuan's problem? That's why he took Rongchuan out to relax. Lord Ning was a great father. "Lord Ning really cares about Rongchuan."
Xue Han nodded. Her husband often stayed alone in a trance these days. She was worried when she saw him. She touched her belly and said, "If I wasn't pregnant, I could walk with him more."
Zhulan looked at her daughter's belly and said, "Just take good care of the baby."
Xue Han pouted, "Since I had a child, I have no freedom. Mom, I used to be able to go out for banquets, but now I have to turn down all the banquets. Sigh."
Before Zhulan could speak, the maid from the first room came to report, "Madam, the first wife is about to give birth."
Zhulan stood up and said, "It's a few days earlier than expected. Go get the doctor."
The midwife lived in Zhou's house before the capital was sealed off, and Zhulan didn't have to rush over because Li had already given birth to four children.
When Zhulan and her daughter arrived at the main room, Zhao had already arrived early.
Xue Han helped her mother sit down, "Second sister-in-law, what did the midwife say?"
Zhao arrived for a while and said, "The midwife said the baby is in the right position, so there's nothing to worry about."
Zhulan nodded. Li had given birth to several children and she had rich experience. Even Boss Zhou was drinking tea calmly. Having a child was not the biggest thing for the first wife.
Zhao was extremely envious. She didn't have many wishes, just to have another son. Then she became discouraged. Her body had recovered, but her husband was not at home. "Mother, did you say that my husband has arrived at his destination?"
Zhulan counted the days and said, "Probably not yet."
Zhao sighed, forget it, don’t think about it, just continue to take care of yourself.
At sea, Chang Yi was fishing with a fishing rod. The boat was approaching the shore for supplies. The fishing rod moved, and Chang Yi smiled, "This fish is not small."
Zhang Jinghong's fishing rod also moved. It was an eel. He didn't dare to catch this thing. He handed it to the guard next to him, "Why don't you get off the boat and take a look around?"
Chang Yi put the bait and said, "No, there's nothing to see."
He was very familiar with this route and there was really nothing to see.
Zhang Jinghong smiled and said, "Actually, this mission is quite good."
Chang Yi glanced sideways. If it weren't for this diplomatic mission, Zhang Jinghong would not be able to leave the capital. It would not be pleasant to be trapped in the capital.
Zhang Jinghong laughed, "You look at me like this, are you sympathizing with me?"
Chang Yi curled his lips, "What is there to sympathize with you? You are an official with a salary, and you have a family fortune. Although you are isolated in the capital, you are still quite comfortable. There are many people in the country who are not as good as you. If I have any sympathy, it is for the poor people."
Zhang Jinghong was silent for a while, "I'm not as open-minded as I thought. I've learned a lesson today."
Yes, he already has a lot. How many people work hard all their lives to reach his position? Only when you are content can you be happy. He still asks for too much.
Chang Yi stroked his newly grown beard. No wonder his father said it was a pity for Zhang Jinghong. He could understand everything with just one sentence. He was very intelligent. "I don't know how your family is doing after being away for so long."
Zhang Jinghong also missed his wife and son. "I have to thank Mr. Zhou for protecting me."
Chang Yi smiled and said, "My father has a good heart."
Zhang Jinghong couldn't finish his polite words. How shameless it was to say that Lord Zhou had a good heart.
In the afternoon, Mingyun and others came back, but Li had not given birth yet. Zhulan was a little tired from sitting there. After confirming that Li and the child were fine, she went back to the main courtyard to wait for news.
Zhou Shuren came back and said, "I will invite Wang Ju to my house when I have a day off. After these two departments, Wang Ju and I haven't been together for a long time."
Zhulan rolled her eyes in her heart, "I think you are just trying to show off."
Zhou Shuren, "No, I'm telling Wang Ju that Li is fertile and that a daughter takes after her mother. This will give Yu Lu confidence."
Zhulan didn't believe what Zhou Shuren said. Zhou Shuren just wanted to irritate Wang Ju. Wang Ju was very free now, and Zhou Shuren was angry.
During the meal, the eldest wife ate alone. Zhulan noticed that Rongchuan was in a much better mood and had let go of some of his worries. There were some things he needed to figure out on his own.
After dinner was over, Li also ate a bowl of noodles. It seemed that the baby would have to wait for a while.
More than an hour passed before Li gave birth.