Mrs. Tao left without sitting for a while. She just wanted to hear the news with her own ears. Before leaving, she took away the donation list from Zhouhou Mansion.
The Zhou family was very lively, and people kept coming to inquire about news, making the house even more lively.
The Li family members felt that their mother-in-law wanted to go to heaven, and she was actually responsible for such a big matter.
Su Xuan became excited, "Mom, can my daughter-in-law help you?"
She felt that after the private orphanage was completed, her mother would leave her name for future generations, and she would also help her mother-in-law. Who said women were inferior to men? She was no worse than men if she was not married.
Zhulan agreed, "Okay, you come and help mother."
Su Xuan has ability, and she will not waste Su Xuan's ability.
Su Xuan, "Mom, I will never hold you back."
"I believe in your ability."
Among the daughters-in-law, Su Xuan is the most capable. With Su Xuan helping her, she can feel much more relaxed.
Zhulan looked at her daughters-in-law, "Don't you think my mother should take over the job?"
Ms. Li shook her head, "Mom is so powerful, she will definitely be able to run the errands well."
Ms. Li is a mother-in-law. In her eyes, her mother-in-law is the most powerful. Nothing she does is out of line. There is nothing that her mother-in-law cannot do.
Mrs. Zhao thought more, "Mother, my daughter-in-law believes in mother's ability, but if you take over the job, some people will be dissatisfied."
Su Xuan answered, "Oh, you have to hold back your dissatisfaction. This is the Queen Mother's will."
Zhulan is not afraid of dissatisfaction. She is pleased that her daughters-in-law support her.
In the household department, Qiu Yan hesitated to speak. Zhou Shuren rolled his eyes inwardly and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Qiu Yan, "You know the Queen Mother's will, right?"
"Yeah, I heard about it."
"You don't have anything to say?"
Zhou Shuren was surprised, "What should I say?"
Qiu Yan said thoughtfully: "Mrs. Hou is in charge of a private orphanage. This is considered an errand. This is the first time a woman has been an errand since the founding of the dynasty. Do you really have nothing to say?"
Zhou Shuren curled his lips inwardly, "You also said it was a private orphanage, and I support it. Nowadays, the common people are suffering and orphans have no way to survive. These children have no one to care for, and there is only one way to die. This is a great charity, don't hold the woman as a mercenary. , There is no distinction between men and women in ability, as long as they can do the job well.”
Qiu Yan finally understood that in Zhou Hou's heart, women could also do errands. He had already found out clearly that Mrs. Hou entered the palace yesterday. He might not be sure that it was Zhou Hou who brought up this matter.
Qiu Yan still felt uncomfortable. Shouldn't a woman be the housekeeper in the backyard
Even if it is a private orphanage, it involves a wide range of things. He has seen it very clearly after many years of officialdom.
Regardless of Qiu Yan's confusion, Zhou Shuren raised his head and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Qiu Yan said with a sullen face, "It's okay."
Zhou Shuren waved his hand, "Go and do your work if you have nothing to do."
After they left, Zhou Shuren was happy for his wife. He thought it was all over, but he didn't expect it to happen. This must be the intention of the Supreme Emperor. If he were the Queen Mother, he would follow his wife's plan and collect orphans from the capital step by step in a low-key manner. This is not a grand decree.
The whole capital was talking a lot. In ancient times, men dominated the outside world and women dominated the house. This incident irritated too many people. Although it was the Queen Mother's will, no one dared to mention the Queen Mother. Zhulan, the errand boy, became the center of the storm.
The Ning family received support from the Queen Mother, and the Song family was shocked. They should support them anyway.
In the Ran family, Mr. Ran's brows were knitted into knots. Mrs. Qi was shocked when she heard the news. After getting the accurate news from the Zhouhou Mansion, she was speechless for a long time, "Why did the Queen Mother let Yang be in charge of the private orphanage?"
Mr. Ran, "I'm also surprised. The direct decree is not a small fuss."
If the children were adopted privately in the capital, there would not be such a big reaction, and the meaning would be different when the decree comes down.
In the palace, the queen patted her daughter to sleep, and was also thinking about the will. Last night when she had dinner with her father, the queen, and the queen, her father mentioned this matter. She knew that it was not the queen's intention. Today's decree was entirely her father's idea. The queen mother is just a single name.
The female officer came in and said, "Your Majesty, Mrs. Wen has sent me a message asking for an audience."
The queen felt relieved. Fortunately, it was her mother's will. If she had taken the name, she would have been troubled. "You have gone back. I am not feeling well."
Female officer, "Yes."
When the queen saw her daughter pouting, she couldn't help but smile. She got up and left the palace, thinking about Mrs. Zhouhou. She knew that Mrs. Zhouhou had entered the palace yesterday.
She still underestimated the Yang family. The Yang family was named and responsible by her father. If it happened, the Yang family would leave her name in future generations.
The female officer came back and said in a low voice: "Mother, is it really okay to hand over the private orphanage to Madam Zhou Hou?"
Queen, "I think it's very good. Mrs. Zhouhou is not simple. Just watch it."
She is looking forward to the development of private orphanages.
The Queen added: "The Queen Mother has donated materials, and I cannot be left behind. You will go to each palace to make statistics later."
Female officer, "Yes."
In the Zhou family, Xuehan came back late, "The child clings to me and won't let go."
Zhu Lan, "You should also pay more attention to rest. After Rong Chuan leaves, I don't think anyone can control you. Look at your complexion."
Xuehan had no time to miss Rongchuan. She was occupied by her youngest son. "Mom, you also know that I don't worry about my child."
Zhulan felt sorry for her grandson and her daughter, "Then you should also pay more attention to rest and take good care of your body. Don't let Rong Chuan feel uneasy when he is away on business."
"Mom, I will take care of myself, don't worry."
"Um."
Xue Han then got down to business, "Mom, I'm here to help you too. If I sit in charge, the discussion will be quieter."
She is Princess Qin, the daughter-in-law of the royal family. Even if there are discussions, there will be scruples.
Zhulan waved her hand, "I can do it myself. Your main task is to take care of yourself."
Xue Han said, "Mom, there will be many people who are dissatisfied."
"Mom knows, don't worry, Mom knows what's going on."
She will not occupy the court's resources, and it will be difficult for these people to do anything for her.
Xue Han felt relieved when he saw that his mother was not holding on, but was really confident, "Mom, if you encounter any difficulties, just tell your daughter that she is the Princess of Qin, and she will vent your anger on you."
Zhulan felt warm in her heart. When her child was young, her parents protected her as she grew up, but now her daughter can protect her.
In the evening, Mr. Yu returned home. Madam Liu said, "It's just the Queen Mother's decree. Have you heard about it?"
Mr. Yu said, "It has spread all over the capital, how could I not hear about it?"
Mrs. Liu, "What do you think, Master?"
"No matter what, the Yu family and the Zhou family must marry."
Mrs. Liu was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Master is right, so I won't worry about it. I think the Queen Mother has decreed that Mrs. Zhou Hou is capable."
Master Yu hummed. He believed in Zhou Hou more. Although he didn't agree in his heart, because of Zhou Hou, he helped to refute a few words.
Mrs. Liu was worried, "Who do you think we should invite to propose marriage?"
Mr. Yu thought about it and said, "The Liu family is engaged to the Zhou family. You have met Mrs. Liu several times. What do you think of the Liu family?"
Ms. Liu smiled, "I feel very good."
In the evening, after the family had dinner, Chang Yi kept looking at his mother. She was already a blockbuster even if she didn't even make a sound, and even his son was shocked.
Zhulan squinted her eyes, "I've been staring at your mother all night, haven't you seen enough?"