It was not until the next day that Zhulan learned that there was a follow-up to Zhou Mingshan's family. She just smiled after hearing it.
It is said that since Zhou Mingshan received the imperial edict, he came to Zhou Mansion once, but he did not even enter the mansion gate. Zhou Mingshan never came again and finally became obedient.
Zhu Lan was more concerned, "The Countess is going to return home with the diplomatic officials?"
Su Xuan nodded, "Yes, she packed her luggage and sorted out the goods, and asked me to take care of her store in Beijing."
Zhulan continued to do her handicrafts and said, "She is very politically savvy. This time she is returning with me, she is not just an earl with an empty title."
Su Xuan also sighed, "She is really amazing. She has only been in Beijing for a short time, but she can already communicate normally in Chinese. Every time I see her, she always has a book in her hands."
Zhulan put down the scissors in her hand and said, "I'm very interested in the hat shop she opened. Will you accompany me to take a look?"
This shop has only been open for a short time, but because Su Xuan was given a few decorated hats, she and the countess became friends and was willing to help promote the shop. When she attended banquets, she actually wore a decorated hat.
The publicity was good and the hat shop was quite popular among the ladies.
Su Xuan said hurriedly, "Recently, the shop has hired a few embroiderers. They said they have released several new products and some newly made accessories."
Even if her mother-in-law didn't say anything, she would still go over to take a look.
Zhulan became more interested and stood up. "I'll go change my clothes."
Zhulan is also very active. This time when she went out, she brought Yulu and Yuyi with her. She also asked Yuwen, who is a stay-at-home girl who never goes out. She went out three times last year and only went out once during the Lantern Festival this year.
It’s strange that Yujiao likes to follow Yuwen. If Yuwen doesn’t go, Yujiao won’t go either.
Today, Mingyun and Liufeng were invited to attend a painting appreciation. After Mingyun and Liufeng sat down, they were whispering about their views. Mingyun only felt that there was a shadow blocking the sunlight.
Mingyun looked up and saw a fat and noble young man standing in front of him. He was not very old. Mingyun saw the young man looking at him and asked, "Young Master, is there anything I can do for you?"
The little prince's eyes were smiling. He had been paying close attention to Zhou Mingyun these days. He had even said that he would go find Zhou Mingyun, but Zhou Mingyun didn't take it seriously. He said that he knew it, and then continued to do what he was doing, without being affected at all.
The little prince sat in an empty seat nearby, "I heard that the Little Third Yuan Zhou Mingyun was also here today, so I came here especially for you."
Mingyun glanced around, looked at a few positions, and then looked at the young master, "Your Highness the Crown Prince came for me, it is an honor for me."
The little prince paused holding the fruit, "Ah, how did you find out?"
This is too fast.
Mingyun pointed at his servant and said, "My servant was given to grandfather by the emperor, and grandfather gave it to me. I looked around just now and it looks very similar to my servant."
The little prince smiled, "You observe very carefully."
He heard from his grandfather and father that Lord Zhou was also a careful observer. Well, he inherited Zhou Mingyun's qualities, and he also inherited his calmness. Not bad, not bad, he was worthy of being the person he liked.
Gu Liufeng was stunned. The person in front of him was the prince. The prince came for Mingyun. Watching Mingyun communicating naturally with the little prince, Gu Liufeng admired his future brother-in-law. Not everyone can have such a character.
The little prince no longer needs to hide his identity, and the guards around him don't need to hide either.
The young prince wanted to test Zhou Mingyun, so he told him what he didn't understand and some of his own opinions, wanting to see what Zhou Mingyun thought.
Mingyun was raised by his grandfather. He had asked his grandfather some questions when he was young, and now he can add his own opinions and express them.
The younger prince's eyes lit up as he listened. Ah, this Zhou Mingyun is young, not much older than him. Very good, very good. "You must work hard and strive for the top three prizes!"
Zhou Mingyun almost spit out the tea in his mouth, "Huh?"
The little prince chuckled, "Grandpa and father have high expectations for you."
Zhou Mingyun was speechless. If it were an ordinary person, he would be very stressed after hearing these words. "I can only do my best and hope that there will be no regrets."
The little prince looked at him deeply. He didn't promise him anything, he wasn't arrogant, he didn't aim for the top three, he wasn't obsessed, his smile deepened, "Then I'll look forward to it."
Zhou Mingyun never looked down on the little prince because of his young age. No matter how old the prince is, he is still the prince and has his own aura. Just now, he felt the pressure and curled his lips, "I just hope I won't disappoint His Highness."
The little prince was in a particularly good mood today. He was about to say something when several young masters of the Wen family arrived.
Wen Li saw the Crown Prince at a glance and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."
The prince looked at his cousin and said calmly, "You guys are here to appreciate the paintings too?"
Wen Li didn't know why the prince had been so indifferent to the Wen family after the Chinese New Year. It was difficult for them to meet the prince, and they felt aggrieved. Shouldn't they be the closest to him? "Yes, we were also invited."
The prince glanced at the other Wen family masters again, his eyes wandering, and he smiled faintly, "I have something to do, so I'll leave first."
Having said that, the prince led his men away, leaving very decisively.
Zhou Mingyun saw Wen Li glaring at him, "Master Wen, it's not a good habit to vent your anger on others."
Tsk, you really think he is a soft persimmon!
Wen Rong, who was behind Wen Li, pulled his third brother and said with a smile, "I didn't expect to meet Master Zhou. I have always wanted to make friends with you. I was just excited to suddenly see my brother today."
Zhou Mingyun looked at him with a playful look and asked, "Who are you?"
Wen Rong choked up, not knowing whether to be angry that Zhou Mingyun didn't recognize them, or speechless at Zhou Mingyun's attitude, "This is my third brother Wen Li, I'm the fourth Wen Rong, this side is the fifth Wen Qi, and the last are the sixth and seventh."
Mingyun blinked his eyes. He had always heard that the Wen family had many descendants. Today he saw five of them. The names of those who were not introduced later were clear: they were just illegitimate children.
Zhou Mingyun held up the teacup and said, "Nice to meet you. I'm Zhou Mingyun."
As for Liu Feng, it is better not to introduce him. Don't do anything about him or try to trip up Liu Feng. Just treat Liu Feng as an ordinary friend.
Wen Rong curled his lips. The eldest grandson of the Zhou family really lived up to his reputation. He was very scheming at a young age. "We have an appointment. We will go there first. We will invite Master Zhou for tea another day."
Mingyun, "Okay."
Mingyun watched the young masters of the Wen family leave, playing with his fan. It was obvious that the fourth young master of the Wen family was the brains. He said to Liu Feng, "Avoid the young masters of the Wen family if you can in the future."
Liu Feng said he knew, but he still asked, "Wen family's young masters won't target you, right?"
Mingyun laughed, "No, at most they just stare at me, but they actually want to make friends with me."
Ever since the prince started talking to him just now, he couldn't avoid the children of the Wen family.