Zhulan said, "Originally, we targeted Yuyi because we thought she was a candidate for the Crown Princess. Now we are no longer targeting Yuyi. Our Zhou family only has one Princess of Qin, which means we will not marry into the royal family in the future. Many people have inquired about Yuyi's excellence. I want to hear your opinion."
Mrs. Dong just felt that the amount of information was too much. Was her mother-in-law really talking about her daughter
Mrs. Dong was proud and grateful for her mother-in-law's teachings. Now she was troubled. Many people wanted to ask Yuyi for help. "Mother, what do you and father think?"
Zhulan, "Now I'm asking you."
Mrs. Dong really didn't have any idea about her daughter's marriage. "Chang Lian and I have been away from home for many years and don't know much about the capital. Chang Lian and I will leave Yuyi's marriage to you."
Zhu Lan felt that she had asked in vain, and waved her hand helplessly, "Alright, I know what's going on. Since you said so, I'll be honest with you. I mean I'll consider it in a few years."
There are many people inquiring now, but none of them are good families. They are more after profit. It would be better to wait a few years until Yuyi is a freshman before choosing.
Time flies, and the provincial examination will be held in a few days. Since Mingyun is taking the exam in Pingzhou, Li is worried about going to the temple to pray for safety.
Zhulan, "You didn't ask for Mingyun's safety last time, but Mingyun is doing fine."
Li was speechless. "I had a lot of trouble the last time I went back. Have you forgotten?"
Zhulan: "...I haven't forgotten. If you want to go, go ahead."
Li asked, "Mom, do you want to go with us?"
Zhulan waved her hand, "No, I don't want to, I won't go."
She refused with all her heart, she didn't want to go through the tiring process of climbing the mountain.
Zhao replied, "Sister-in-law, I'll go with you. I want to pray for my husband's safety."
Zhulan looked at Zhao, who was frightened by Mingshan's illness.
Mrs. Dong was also about to leave the capital, and she hadn't even left the house when she answered, "I'm going too."
Now only Su Xuan is missing. Su Xuan waved her hand and said, "I won't go."
The three Li family members went back to prepare, while Su Xuan stayed behind. Zhu Lan asked, "What's the matter?"
Su Xuan nodded. "My husband has been in the Imperial Academy for three years. I have met many people asking for information these days. Mother, I think my husband will go to the south, right?"
Zhulan was surprised. The situation in the south was handled cleanly and efficiently. Before the provincial examination, some people's homes were confiscated and some were beheaded. Now only some unimportant people were left waiting to be dealt with.
The vacancy in the south represents interests. Now that everything is over, it will not be affected anymore. There were many quails some time ago, and now there are many chickens in the market, all wanting to bite off a piece of this vacancy.
It's no surprise that Zhulan guessed that it was Changzhi. "There's no possibility of marriage between our family and the royal family. These people have all thought about it."
Su Xuan discussed this with her husband, who said that his father-in-law meant that he would stay in the capital. "Mom, they have decided that someone from our family will go to the south."
Zhu Lan nodded, "Because Chang Zhi is the most conspicuous in the capital, everyone is staring at Chang Zhi and ignoring Chang Lian in Xuzhou. In fact, this is a good thing. With Chang Zhi's confusing news, Chang Lian can keep a low profile."
Su Xuan didn't have much ambition. In fact, after listening to her husband's words, she felt at ease. She would rather her husband take it slow.
As for the third brother, he is more scheming than my husband and has been an official for many years. My father-in-law has confidence in him, so they have nothing to worry about. My father-in-law’s judgment will not be wrong.
At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren was holding the prince's homework, his eyes were complicated, "Your Highness really trusts me."
This was the homework the Emperor gave to the Crown Prince. The article was about the governance of the South and its development in the next few years. The Crown Prince showed it to him like this during the homework assignment, which really made him feel sick.
The prince narrowed his eyes slightly, "My father said that you can be trusted, so I want to ask you for advice."
Zhou Shuren laughed in his heart. These two father and son were used to giving people sweet talk. Don't think he would be moved by this. He pressed his eyebrows and said, "I am only the Minister of Revenue."
He really didn't want to comment on this article. Bah, if you want him to give some advice, no thanks. Don't think he can't see that the father and son from the Tian family are trying to trick him. The word "development" has exposed his intention.
Prince, "Grandfather and father both said that you are a pillar of the country and have the ability to govern the country."
He paused and said, "I can't say this."
The radar in Zhou Shuren's mind started ringing. No matter what he said, it must not be a good thing!
The prince's eyes were a little wandering, and he coughed, "Sir, you really don't want to see it?"
Zhou Shuren pushed it to the prince, "I cannot comment on this article."
Humph, the little prince has grown up a lot now, but he is not as cute as before. The prince has reached the age where he is greedy for growth, and even the return of the retired emperor did not fatten him up.
The prince felt regretful and reached out to take the article with a dispirited look on his face. He had lost the bet with his father, who said that Zhou Shuren would not comment on it, but he was unwilling to accept it.
Zhou Shuren pretended not to see it. He knew the prince better. Ha, it was useless to show him pity.
In Pingzhou City, Jiang Du did not take part in the provincial examination but came to Pingzhou with his family. Not only Jiang Du came, but Xuemei and her husband also came.
After the last experience, Xuemei was very worried about her nephew. Even if Ran Wan was there, she would feel more at ease with her as an elder.
Xuemei knew that although her father did not put pressure on Mingyun verbally, he was actually looking forward to Mingyun in his heart.
Mingyun and Jiang Du were chatting. Seeing the purse on Jiang Du's waist, Mingyun said in a teasing tone, "This is different when you are officially engaged. You even brought the purse with you."
Jiang Du was not embarrassed, "I also brought the engagement jade pendant, which was given to me by my grandmother."
Mingyun was surprised, "I just realized that you are quite thick-skinned."
"You can't get ahead without being thick-skinned."
Mingyun laughed out loud, "You are becoming more and more casual."
Jiang Du blinked his eyes. "I learned some truths from my father. Life is not easy. You can live a miserable life or a happy life. How you live your life is up to you. I want to live my life as I like."
Mingyun repeated, curling his lips, "You're right."
Jiang Du held up a fan and said, "Come to think of it, Pingzhou City is really quiet this time. We have been here for a few days, but no one has come to visit. My mother was worried for nothing."
Mingyun, "This is because they are afraid that I will fail the provincial examination and then find someone to take the blame, so no one dares to come to my house."
Jiang Du: "... ..."
I’m convinced by this reason!
The next day, Li and the others took their daughters to the temple. Li took Yu Lu, Zhao took Yu Die, Dong took Yu Yi, and yes, there was Yu Wen as well. It wasn't that Yu Wen wanted to go, but she was sent to the carriage by Su Xuan.
The sisters lived in a carriage. Yu Wen felt drowsy not long after leaving the house. She leaned on her fourth sister's shoulder and said, "Fourth sister, let me sleep for a while."
Yuyi: "... OK."
Yudie had already opened the carriage curtain, "It would be great if I could ride a horse and follow along."
Yu Lu pulled Yu Die to lower the carriage curtain, "Stop dreaming."
Yudie wilted, pulled her skirt and leaned on the fourth sister, "I'll sleep for a while too."
Yuyi smiled, "Yeah."
Yu Lu pulled Yu Die over and said, "Your fourth sister must be tired of having Yu Wen leaning on her. Come sit next to me."
Yudie refused with all her heart. She was afraid of her eldest sister and her second sister, especially when her second sister had a gloomy face, she looked especially like her eldest brother!
They soon arrived at the temple. Yuyi felt okay. Yudie didn't show any sign of tiredness, but Yuwen looked like she was about to die.
Yuyi was also tired from supporting Yuwen, so she said to her mother, "Mom, Yuwen and I are going to the pavilion to rest."