The first month of the new year has passed in the blink of an eye, and there are still a few days left for the ceremony to establish the crown prince. Before the ceremony, the princess to be married will also enter the capital.
Zhulan was very curious, but she had no choice but to see a princess coming for marriage for the first time in so many years in the capital.
Zhulan asked Xuehan: "It is said that Princess Aruna is a rare beauty. Have you seen the portrait in the palace?"
Xue Han shook his head, "Mom, I didn't see any portraits. There are none in the mother's palace, and there are none in the queen's palace. I think they didn't send any portraits."
When Zhulan heard this, she said, "This is interesting. There are rumors of a great beauty even though there is no portrait. Is this self-directed or does it have some ulterior motives?"
Xue Han, "Anyway, someone who can be sent for marriage must not be a simple person."
Marriage is for the purpose of competing for benefits. Is it to send someone who knows nothing to deliver food to the harem
Zhulan said faintly: "It's a coincidence that this princess is here. She happens to be in front of the crown prince ceremony."
The queen must be feeling very sick right now.
Xue Han said in a very low voice, "I went into the palace yesterday to see the queen and met Concubine Liu. Concubine Liu mentioned this princess several times."
Zhulan, "I thought the prince had been established and the harem should be put to rest!"
Xue Han replied, "How is it possible? The harem is a place of disputes. Concubine Liu feels aggrieved. Anyway, someone will enter the harem sooner or later. She deliberately mentioned that this princess disgusts the queen, and also mentioned the double happiness ceremony of establishing the prince again and again."
She regretted entering the palace yesterday. No matter how arrogant the Queen became, it hurt her heart and made the Queen extremely angry. The prince was the Queen's lifeblood.
Zhulan thought, "Concubine Liu is going to be miserable."
Xue Han blinked, "I don't know then. I don't want to enter the palace recently."
Zhulan thought to herself that the emperor would not be happy if Concubine Liu discussed the happy event with a married princess and the established prince.
In the Hanlin Academy, Chang Zhi came back from the palace and saw Mingshan as soon as he got off the carriage. Speaking of which, since Mingshan took a concubine, his parents' attitude towards Mingshan has changed again. During the Chinese New Year this year, they didn't keep any more members of this clan.
Mingshan was a concubine, so the reason why he could stay in Beijing was indeed Zhou Shuren.
Has Mingshan drifted? Some have drifted. He can be regarded as a person with a background. As Mr. Zhou becomes a minister, someone will win over him. However, he is not strong-willed and cannot stand the beauty, so he insists on taking a concubine.
As a result, after taking the concubine, Uncle Changyi beat him, and he suddenly woke up. Everything he had depended on Mr. Zhou. Without Mr. Zhou, no one would win him over. It was not because of his ability. The capital city had the ability. There are many people, and he is not the only one missing.
Mingshan's heart went cold when he went to pay New Year's greetings anxiously. He didn't say anything at all. The only person who still had some respect in the Zhou Mansion was his wife.
Changzhi nodded to Mingshan and walked inside. He still had many errands to do.
Mingshan opened his mouth. He was obviously here to wait for Uncle Changzhi, but he couldn't open his mouth to stop Uncle Changzhi. He could only watch Uncle Changzhi walk away.
Mingshan pursed his lips. Who has entered the Hanlin Academy the most? Zhou Changzhi, even the number one scholar in a new subject, was ranked behind. He was so ruined that his intestines turned blue.
Changzhi doesn't care about Mingshan's psychological activities. They are not on the same level. Paying attention to them is a waste of time. If you have this time, it is better to read more literature to enrich yourself.
Zhoujiacun, Ming and Qing saw the young boy who arrived first, "I'm still thinking about it. I'm afraid they will be late. Fortunately, they can arrive in three days and can rest for seven days."
The young man said: "Young gentlemen are afraid of delaying the day, so they are walking in a hurry. I want to raise people, but I have to go to the house to take care of things, so I will go back first."
Ming Qing became the clan leader and said, "If you can help me in any way, just ask."
The boy thanked me with a smile.
The Zhou family's boy arrived at the village first, and the news spread very quickly. Knowing that he didn't need help, he reluctantly left.
At this time, everyone wants to gain favor with the Zhou family. The most talked about thing now is not that Zhou Shuren is personally related to the royal family, but that Zhou Shuren is the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. In the hearts of the people, it is Zhou Shuren who spelled it out on his own. Worth showing off.
Because Zhou Shuren became the minister, not only the students from the county wanted to come to Zhoujia Village's clan school, but also the people from neighboring counties wanted to send their children, but it was a pity that it was difficult to get in.
In the Jiang family, Dong Yiyi was sending her sister-in-law out. Since last year, the belated family affection from her mother's family has arrived, and she has been asking for questions and greetings. Dong Yiyi no longer feels anything in her heart. She has looked away from the ups and downs of calmness.
Dong Yiyi saw her neighbor’s aunt and said, “Auntie.”
Mrs. Zhang smiled and said, "I was still looking for you."
Dong Yiyi was confused, "Auntie, is there anything wrong with me?"
Mrs. Zhang said cheerfully, "It's a good thing, a great joy. Mr. Zhou's eldest grandson and grandson are back together to take part in the childbirth examination. It's a great joy for you."
Mrs. Zhang is not bad-hearted, she is really happy for Dong Yiyi. After getting along with her over the years, Dong Yiyi is a good person, and Mr. Jiang's knowledge is also top-notch in the academy. The children of the clan whom Mr. Jiang has befriended all say that Mr. Jiang is great.
Nowadays, some scholars and scholars will ask Mr. Jiang if they don't understand something. Mr. Jiang never hesitates and answers very seriously, which has won the favor of the entire Zhou family.
Dong Yiyi smiled happily, "Thank you, aunt, for telling me the news."
Mrs. Zhang said: "You are just too angry. I will go back first."
Dong Yiyi waited for her aunt to leave before turning around and going home. Dong Yiyi received Xuemei's letter and naturally knew that Jiang Du was back, so she looked forward to his early return.
Dong Yiyi wanted to tell her husband, but it was already getting late, so she was waiting for her husband to come back and tell her. Thinking of her husband, Dong Yiyi burst into laughter. Now her husband’s monthly salary has doubled, and he is happy to teach. Among them, the days are really getting better and better.
In the capital, the Ministry of Household Affairs, Zhou Shuren saw Rong Chuan coming and didn't see the discount, so he wasn't here to ask for money, "Why are you here?"
Rong Chuan took the article and painting from the guard behind him, "This is the article and painting from the eldest brother-in-law. Dad, can you take a look?"
When Zhou Shuren heard this, he put down the pen in his hand and asked, "Why is it so thick?"
Rong Chuan sat down and said: "I followed my elder brother-in-law's articles and paintings and asked people to draw more. There are few literate people among the people. If you want better publicity, pictures are the most effective. What you have in your hand is a template. After the emperor read it, he told you to take a look. If there is no problem, I will print it according to this template. "
Zhou Shuren looked through the pictures, articles and paintings. He had already seen them. Now looking at the paintings added by Rong Chuan, it was already very good to be able to achieve the current template in ancient times. "It's very good. You have been working hard recently. "
Rong Chuan grinned, and his father approved that it was worth his efforts, "Then this is the template. By then, the name of the eldest brother-in-law will become famous in all states."
Zhou Shuren was also satisfied. It was rare for him to be so concerned about his eldest son-in-law. For his eldest son-in-law, he specifically told the emperor that he had sent the articles and paintings to the emperor. "The future propaganda manuscripts and paintings will depend on your eldest brother-in-law." own ability.”