Zhou Shuren only felt tired during the grand sacrifice. He wanted to adjust his official hat many times, but he had to endure it. It was called a live version, but it was actually quite tricky because it was a bit far away and the sunlight was a bit dazzling. As a result, the time was torture.
It was not just Zhou Shuren himself who was suffering. Basically all the ministers felt it was tormenting, so what they hated most was major ceremonies.
Zhou Shuren still felt thirsty. He wanted to go to the toilet after drinking too much, and he felt thirsty again after not drinking for a long time.
The atmosphere on the emperor's side was very good. Rongchuan returned to the royal family and was later named King of Qin. Xue Han was also officially recorded in the royal family as Jade Butterfly and Princess of Qin.
The title bestowed upon Rongchuan shows the emperor's preference for the King of Qin.
Rongchuan's name was changed to Zhang Jingrong, with the courtesy name Rongchuan. This was discussed with Rongchuan long ago. Rongchuan represents the extraordinary significance of the past.
The banquet will be prepared only after the sacrifice is over.
Before the banquet started, Zhou Shuren looked at the empty seats beside him. Well, they were all used to queue up for the toilet.
Zhou Shuren was already sitting in his seat and had drunk several cups of tea.
Xiao Qing came back with a relaxed look on his face, followed by Li Zhao, who asked Zhou Shuren, "Are you not going?"
Zhou Shuren was no longer thirsty, and sipped his tea slowly and casually, "I'm still young, you can't help it when you're old, I'm normal."
Li Zhao felt the gazes directed at him and his face darkened, "You still say that I have a vicious tongue, but you have a very bad tongue."
Zhou Shuren, "Angry out of shame?"
Li Zhao shook his official sleeves and turned to leave.
Zhou Shuren snorted, he really thought Li Zhao cared about him, bah, if he didn't take action first, he would be the one who would attract the attention.
Xiao Qing looked at Zhou Shuren dimly, and sat with her legs drooping, "I'm old, old, I can't compare to Shuren."
Zhou Shuren, "Sir, in my heart, you are younger than me. You must never say that again."
Xiao Qing, "... ..."
Only Zhou Shuren is the one who tells lies with his eyes open.
The banquet began. Rong Chuan was the protagonist today and sat next to the Crown Prince. Even Xue Han sat next to the Crown Princess.
Xue Han looked at the Crown Prince who was talking to Rong Chuan, and then looked at the Crown Princess whose smile was a little stiff. She heard from Rong Chuan that the Crown Prince had not returned to the Crown Prince's Mansion for a long time.
Xue Han saw the Crown Princess looking at the Crown Prince from time to time, so she picked up the wine glass and said, "Sister-in-law, I'll buy you a drink. Thank you for your care."
The Crown Princess retracted her gaze and smiled more naturally, "This is what a sister-in-law should do."
The Queen, who was at the top, had a rift between her eldest son and daughter-in-law. She thought she was a good mother-in-law and she had given the Crown Princess some advice. Unfortunately, a rift had arisen and given her eldest son's personality, it would be difficult to smooth it out. The Crown Princess had not made enough effort and she could not intervene even if she wanted to.
In the afternoon, Zhou Shuren returned home, changed his clothes, and lay on the kang, unwilling to move. "I am so tired today."
Zhulan smelled the alcohol and said, "You've been drinking quite a lot."
Zhou Shuren was not drunk. "As the father of Princess Qin, I am also considered a half-protagonist."
Zhulan washed the towel and handed it over, "Wipe it yourself."
Zhou Shuren took the handkerchief and covered his face with it. The cool feeling made his mind clearer. "Tomorrow Rongchuan will go directly back to the Qin Palace from the palace."
Zhulan, "Ah, I thought I would stay in the palace for a few more days."
Zhou Shuren, "The emperor has been delaying meeting with foreigners for a long time. It's not good to delay it any longer."
Zhulan thought so too. The learning between countries is very profound. "I haven't been to the Qin Palace yet. When my daughter moves there, I want to take a good look at the palace."
In the past, when she visited the palace, the space was limited, so she wanted to take a good look at her own daughter's palace.
Zhou Shuren was moved, "Let's go together when I have a day off."
Now that the crown prince has not yet ascended the throne, he does not have to be so cautious. Once the crown prince has been in power for a long time, it will not be convenient for him to go to the Prince of Qin's Palace in person.
Zhulan smiled and said, "There is also the celebration of moving to a new house. Last time, Rongchuan didn't take a penny of the 300,000 taels. You have also accepted a lot of gifts from Rongchuan over the years. We can't be stingy this time. This is for the sake of my daughter's reputation."
Zhou Shuren blinked his eyes, "I can't scratch my daughter's face, I know that."
Zhou Shuren just couldn't help talking about Zhulan, but he couldn't help talking about her. When people get old, they just like to talk about her. Once he started, he couldn't stop talking about his son and his grandchildren.
Zhou Shuren didn't mind being annoyed. He just lay there and listened quietly, occasionally interjecting a few words, making the room seem particularly warm.
Changzhong stood at the door for a while before leaving with a smile.
When Changzhong came out, he saw Yu Yiren, who was not very old, reading a book. Changzhong raised his eyebrows and walked over, "Do you recognize them all?"
Yuyi was startled, and when she saw it was her uncle, she quickly stood up and greeted him, "I recognize him."
Changzhong frowned slightly, "Didn't you go out to play?"
Yuyi, "I went there, played for a while and came back."
Yuyi already has the consciousness of being the eldest daughter of the third room. Even though she is more cheerful after returning, she will still be strict with herself.
Changzhong tapped his niece's forehead and said, "You are so young, don't act like an adult. Come on, let your uncle take you out to play."
Yuyi was dragged away, feeling deeply affectionate and helpless. His uncle was not much older than him; his uncle was the little adult.
Zhulan waited until Zhou Shuren fell asleep before coming out. After hearing Qingxue's words, she felt relieved that her youngest son was sensible in doing things.
Chang Zhong brought his nephews and nieces back home only at dinner time. This was because the world was peaceful now, otherwise, Chang Zhong would not dare to bring his nephews and nieces back home so late.
The next day, Rongchuan and Xuehan went directly back to Prince Qin's Mansion from the palace, while Linxi stayed in the palace. Xuehan had to get familiar with the mansion. It was not difficult to manage such a large mansion. There were not only female officials and maids with their own duties, but also palace officials. Xuehan was the only female master in the mansion, so power was concentrated, and it was easy for Xuehan to get familiar with it.
What's more, the Queen was afraid that Xue Han would not be able to control herself the first time she met him, so she sent her personal female official to the palace to help.
Two days later, the emperor finally hosted a banquet for princes and envoys from various countries.
Zhou Shuren, as the future Minister of Revenue, also appeared at the banquet. Lord Xiao did not come today, so he sat below the Minister of Personnel.
Zhou Shuren curled the corners of his mouth. Although everyone basically knew that he would be promoted to Shangshu, this time it was too high-profile. He thought his position would be moved down.
Li Zhao sat aside, "How do you feel sitting in this position?"
Zhou Shuren, "My heart is extremely complicated."
Li Zhao, "???"
Zhou Shuren said sincerely: "I am a little dazed. I really didn't think that I would be able to sit in the position of Shangshu so early."
Li Zhao and several ministers sitting nearby felt complicated when they heard this.
Then Zhou Shuren found that no one wanted to drink with him anymore. Even Li Zhao ignored him and curled his lips. They were jealous of him.
Today's banquet was quite interesting. It was not just about watching court dances, but also about having programs brought by diplomatic envoys from various countries, as well as Western music and dance, which was quite interesting.