In the afternoon, Su Xuan and Yu Wen came back. Zhu Lan saw that the fourth daughter-in-law looked tired, "Are you tired? You should go back and rest."
Yu Wen was leaning back in her chair without any image. "Grandma, let me take a rest for a while. I don't want to move anymore."
Su Xuan was also tired. "Mom, you were right not to go. Yuwen and I are like two golden babies. Don't mention how passionate she is towards us. The prince's wife of Yong'an Dukedom set traps for me several times, trying to get me to accept the marriage."
Zhulan knew that this Crown Prince's Consort was a very scheming person, a model of marrying high in the capital, and a very difficult person to deal with. "You should be more careful with your words in the future, so as not to let people catch you."
Su Xuan sneered, "I heard that the Duke's wife particularly disliked her and never let her run the household. I have met the Duke's wife a few times, and she has said that the housekeeping will be handed over to my grandson's wife in the future."
Zhu Lan said quietly, "I have also met the Crown Prince's Consort a few times. She is a difficult person."
Su Xuan, "I don't like dealing with her. She set traps for me everywhere today, and Yu Wen helped me to fend them off several times."
Zhulan pondered in her heart, and sighed that these were all things Yuwen had to face, "Very good, Yuwen can be more powerful."
Su Xuan's eyes lit up, "It's feasible."
The next day, Zhulan met the Crown Prince's wife, Qin, who really came to visit. Fortunately, she had expected it and was not surprised.
Qin smiled and said, "I have wanted to visit the old lady for a long time, but I never had the chance."
Qin sighed in her heart. It was because the two families had no communication. The Yong'an Duke's Mansion handed over all the power in its hands three years after the establishment of the dynasty.
Zhulan recalled the Yong'an Duke's Mansion. None of the dukes in the capital were stupid. After the dukes delegated power, they no longer participated in power. They lived like retired people in recent years. Their biggest hobby in recent years was horse racing, and they were particularly skilled at it.
The Crown Prince's official position in the court was not high, and he was just an old-age citizen. His basic tone was that of a rich and idle person who did not cause trouble but was not afraid of trouble. However, the Crown Prince's sons were taught seriously.
The important thing is that the Duke has many sons and grandsons, so the backyard of the Duke of Yong'an's mansion is quite messy.
Zhulan thought too much and smiled, "The Crown Prince's wife is not just here to visit, right?"
Qin dared to set a trap and even dared to visit, which showed that the Duke's wife approved of her. Yuwen had status and wealth, and was a good candidate for a daughter-in-law in many people's minds.
Qin's eyes were somewhat evasive. The two families had no contact. Ahem, it was mainly because the Duke's Mansion had no power. "I saw County Lady Anhe yesterday. I liked her very much. Seeing that the county lady liked gems, the Duke's Mansion had accumulated some good rough stones. I wanted to personally give the county lady two pieces."
Zhu Lan's eyes fell on the box, and she felt deeply moved. The wealth of those who survived the war was really great. "It's too valuable. Madam Crown Prince, please take it back."
Qin knew that she couldn't give it away, so of course it would be better if she could. "I really like Princess Anhe."
Zhulan lowered her eyes, "There are too many people in the capital who like her now."
Qin, "..."
Zhulan looked up and said, "Anhe has no shortage of gems. Thank you for your kindness."
Qin closed the box and said in a skilled tone, "I heard that the old lady's grandson and his son-in-law will participate in the spring examination next year. My eldest son will also participate. Then they can interact more often."
Zhulan: "Okay."
The eldest grandson of the Duke's Mansion was carefully brought up and is eighteen years old this year. He is young and promising, and the reason why he has not been engaged yet is to find a good marriage partner. This shows the Duke's Mansion's expectations for him.
So she did not refuse the interaction with her grandchildren, since she couldn't avoid it, so she might as well agree generously.
Qin was unwilling to see the old lady being indifferent, but she did not dare to say much. In the end, she did not meet County Lady Anhe and could only leave with regret.
In the evening, Zhulan told the Duke's Mansion about her thoughts while having dinner, "I originally thought that if I couldn't keep a low profile, I would be more high-profile. Because of the Qin Wang Mansion's banquet, the Yong'an Duke's Mansion will not give up Yuwen easily in order to make their grandchildren rise quickly."
Zhou Shuren, "Not to mention that the harem is too messy, even if it's for marriage, the Duke's Mansion would not be chosen."
The Duke's Mansion may seem like a wealthy and idle place now, but with the education of their grandchildren, they will sooner or later come to the fore. He has far-sighted thoughts and does not want to be used by the Duke's Mansion. He is old, and after he dies, the Duke's Mansion will rise up and use the Zhou family. What if they raise an ungrateful person
He was used to thinking from other people's perspective. The Duke had plans in mind, as evidenced by the two generations of idlers who had safely avoided the transition of imperial power and protected the third generation as they grew up. He didn't want to be schemed against and cheated by the Duke's Mansion, causing the Marquis's family to be destroyed.
Zhu Lan added: "I have asked Su Xuan to spread the news that Yu Wen will not get engaged early, saying that she will discuss marriage at least after she reaches the age of marriage."
Zhou Shuren disliked the Yong'an Duke's Mansion. "Our Zhou family will not be a ladder for anyone to climb up. If anyone dares to plot against me, I will chop him to pieces."
Zhulan, "You really don't like the Yong'an Duke's Mansion?"
"Not everyone can stay dormant for so many years, do you think I can like it?"
Zhulan's expression was serious. Zhouhou Mansion was her and Shuren's home, and no one could plot against them. She also felt angry, "I support you."
Zhou Shuren chuckled, "Yeah."
In the palace, the emperor looked at the news and asked the prince, "What do you think of the Yong'an Duke's Mansion?"
Prince, "You can use it but you can't trust it."
The emperor raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"
The prince thought about what he knew, "The Duke and the Crown Prince have been too good at pretending over the years. If it weren't for the fame of their grandchildren in recent years, the Duke of Yong'an's Mansion would have always been seen as a wealthy idler in the eyes of the people of the capital. They are too scheming and too good at acting. My son doesn't trust them."
The emperor nodded in satisfaction, "Your royal grandfather conferred three dukes, two of whom were from aristocratic families, and only this one was from a grassroots background. Originally, your royal grandfather wanted to establish a three-way balance of power, but he didn't expect that."
The prince understood what his father did not say. He did not expect that the Duke of Yong'an was so slippery and handed over all the power. If the Ning family had not kept a low profile, the balance would have been broken. Although the emperor did not say it, he was angry in his heart.
The Duke of Yong'an had planned everything, but he didn't expect that his grandfather the Emperor would still be alive. Now that the third generation had risen, the old Duke was also old. He was afraid that after his death there would no longer be the Duke of Yong'an's Mansion in the capital, so he was anxious. The appearance of Anhe was an opportunity.
The prince said, "Marquis Zhou will not agree to this."
Your Majesty, don't worry. Zhou Shuren is the most astute person and will definitely be on guard against the Duke's Mansion. It will be very difficult to plot against Zhou Shuren.
A few days later, Zhulan took her granddaughter to pick up the jewelry she had ordered. Yuwen had a few more sets of jewelry, and the family was not short of money, so she ordered jewelry for all of her granddaughters. The designs were drawn by her and made by the jewelry shop.
There were not many people in the jewelry shop. After picking up the jewelry, she took her granddaughters to the teahouse. Recently, Yudie had been talking about how interesting the teahouse was, so she was itching to come.
Speaking of which, Yudie and Yuanbo have a really good relationship, and Yuyi and Mr. Yu also have a good relationship, but Yuyi and he don't meet as often as Yudie and he.
When they arrived at the teahouse box, the debate was just at its most intense. Zhulan's eyes lit up. The two young men downstairs were so good-looking.
Changzhong has been in the teahouse recently. When he saw his mother coming, he came to the private room and said, "Mom."
Zhulan pointed at the two young men who were debating downstairs and asked, "Who are they?"