Back in the main courtyard, Zhulan changed into her regular clothes and drank tea while saying: "You just lied to Minghui, right? It's been so long. The Wen family will only keep an eye on the Zhou Mansion. However, this Mr. Wen Liu is quite interesting. He Keeping an eye on Minghui is very thoughtful."
Zhou Shuren took the teacup handed over by his wife and said, "It scares Minghui."
After a pause, he said: "It is difficult for a commoner to stand out. Minghui and Mingrui are his opportunities to stand out. He is really patient. This time Wen Liu will get the opportunity he wants."
Zhulan, "It just so happens that through Minghui's beating, several children in the family will have long memories."
Zhou Shuren said quietly: "Mingrui failed to take good care of his younger brother, and the younger ones also gave Minghui big cover. They all deserve punishment."
"Then I'll ask the kitchen to make more delicious food today."
Zhou Shuren was happy, "Okay, make more and let them have a good meal first."
After Mingrui and others came back from school and found out what happened, Mingrui brought his younger brothers to ask for punishment. Mingrui admitted his mistake, "It's my grandson's fault for not taking good care of my younger brother."
Zhou Shuren knew that Mingrui was busy and couldn't miss his schoolwork, and he also had to worry about the orphanage, but if he was wrong, he was wrong, "You are indeed wrong."
These days, Mingrui ignored his younger brothers, which gave Minghui the opportunity to skip school. Minghui must have tried several times to pretend to be sick this time.
Ming Jia and others said, "My grandchildren are also at fault."
Zhou Shuren snorted, Ming Jia and the others shrank their necks, they, they were covering.
Zhou Shuren's expression was stern, "You are kind enough to provide Minghui with great cover, but have you ever thought that if something happens to Minghui outside, you will be an accomplice and you will have peace of mind for the rest of your life?"
Ming Jia and the others lowered their heads, and they were frightened just thinking about it.
Zhulan came in, looked at the quails who were shrinking their necks, and smiled, "Grandma asked the kitchen to cook your favorite dishes today. You are not frugal today. Are you happy?"
Mingrui and others, "..."
No, they're not happy.
Changyi went to the Yamen. After hearing this, Changyi felt embarrassed and hurriedly went to see Minghui. Then he apologized to his eldest brother, "It's all my brother's fault. If my brother didn't take Minghui to the theater, Minghui wouldn't be able to bear it." It’s my brother’s fault that I skipped school to see him.”
Mr. Zhou was so angry that he felt sorry for Minghui because he looked like his mother. He really loved this son. He said a little tiredly: "Second brother, I know that Minghui saved Mingrui, so you treat Minghui as your own son." Minghui asks for money in exchange for money, and brings gifts to Minghui every now and then. I know that this child is not interested in his official career, and I want him to live freely. Anyway, he has his brother to support him, but he is still young. "
Chang Yi was busy accompanying him, "Yes, yes, it's all my brother's fault. He got used to it. He will never do it again in the future. Brother, if you want to be angry, just be angry with me. I'm used to it."
As the eldest brother said, it was precisely because he knew Minghui's thoughts and his father did not impose strict requirements on Minghui that he dared to coddle him. Otherwise, he would have dared to give him eight courages!
Chang Zhi answered, "I'll teach Ming Jia a lesson later. These kids are all smart. I don't believe they don't know."
Chang Yi, "Yes, and Mingrui, how come he is the elder brother."
Minghui, "..."
This time none of their brothers could escape.
In the end, except for Ming Yun and Ming Teng, all the grandchildren were punished and will be miserable until the end of the year.
In the morning of the next day, Mr. Wen looked around, but did not see Zhou Shuren. He held a breath in his heart, and his face turned as dark as a black pot.
Mr. Wen stopped Qiu Yan and said, "Why didn't you, Mr. Shangshu, go to court?"
Qiu Yan was nervous. He didn't know where Shangshu had offended Mr. Wen. He replied carefully, "The Ministry of Revenue has not been busy recently. Mr. Shangshu asked for leave yesterday. He doesn't have to go to the morning court in the past few days."
Mr. Wen, "!!"
Zhou Shuren must have done it on purpose!
Zhou Shuren was a little wronged. He really didn’t mean it. Yesterday he mentioned it to the Supreme Emperor and almost fell down when he slipped on the snowy road and went to the morning court. Then the Supreme Emperor said that he had nothing important to do but asked for leave and couldn’t go to the morning court. Zhou Shuren was sorry for not climbing up the ladder when he saw it. Who wants to get up early in winter, so he neatly asked for leave.
It's really not to avoid Mr. Wen. He has never lost in a fight. Anyway, he is not the one who holds his breath in the end.
The days are passing by so fast. This year is a cold winter. The temperature drops sharply in winter, creating the lowest temperature in ancient times. The only thing to be thankful for is that there is no more heavy snowfall across the country.
As the days passed, the flavor of the New Year became more and more abundant. Mrs. Li was very busy, busy shopping for the New Year.
Zhao and others are also busy. They have accumulated a large family fortune, and they have to prepare New Year's gifts for their servants during the New Year.
The busiest one is Su Xuan. Su Xuan will make a tour at the end of the year and bring back a lot of ledgers every time she goes out.
On the contrary, Zhulan was free, reading books and doing handicrafts every day, and her life was very comfortable.
Su Xuan came in with air conditioning, "Mom."
Zhulan, "You came back early today. Have you finished your inspection?"
Su Xuan stood by the charcoal basin to warm herself up for a while, then sat down next to her mother-in-law, "It's basically done. I'm exhausted these days."
Zhulan, "You also said that you would break up Yuwen. Look, you are not willing to let go."
Su Xuan laughed dryly. She said something tough, but she softened her heart when she really wanted to train her daughter. Anyone who has too few children is her treasure. "Mom, are you the one I saw today?"
Zhulan couldn't guess, "Just tell me."
Su Xuan, "Shen Yile, Lord Shen County."
"Doesn't she rarely go out?"
Since Yao Zheyu believed in Buddhism, and it is said that County Lord Shen also believed in it, the couple rarely went out except to worship Buddha, which made people think that Yao Zheyu was going to become a monk!
Su Xuan sighed very much, "I was shocked when I saw her today. She and I seem to be different generations. She is wearing dull clothes and has no bright jewelry on her head. She is lifeless."
Zhulan also lamented, "Men are afraid of getting into the wrong profession, and women are afraid of marrying the wrong man."
In ancient times, couples were one. Although they could reconcile and divorce, there were only a few who truly reconciled and divorced. It was even more impossible for Yao Zheyu and County Lord Shen to reconcile because they were granted marriage.
Su Xuan hesitated while holding the fruit, "I saw Shen Yile looking haggard today, and I don't know what happened."
Zhulan no longer paid attention to Yao Zheyu, and she was not curious after hearing this.
However, when Zhou Shuren came back from the Yamen, he still said it. Zhou Shuren said, "I really know."
"What's the matter?"
Zhou Shuren slowly changed his clothes, "Yao Zheyu is sick. He has been sick since winter. The illness has not been cured, intermittently."
Zhulan, "...how do you know so clearly?"
Zhou Shuren blinked, "Zhang Jinghong said it, and my fourth uncle also mentioned it."
Zhulan, "!!"
I forgot that Yao Zheyu was alive, and the fourth uncle had always been worried. The fourth uncle was probably afraid that Yao Zheyu would be restless, so he kept watching uneasily.
Zhulan lowered her voice again, "Isn't it because he was poisoned?"
She had reason to suspect that her fourth uncle felt that she was getting too old and wanted to take Yao Zheyu with him. The more she thought about it, the more likely it became!
Zhou Shuren really didn't think about the poisoning. He raised his eyebrows and said, "It shouldn't be poisoning."
Zhulan expressed her guess, "The knot in my fourth uncle's heart is not smoothed over. I don't think my fourth uncle will be willing to accept Yao Zhe's remaining life."
Zhou Shuren, "... What you said makes sense."
Zhulan's eyes widened, "So you're really poisoned?"