Zhulan received a letter from Minghui again. The letter was sent from the Yu clan. In the letter, Minghui praised the Yu clan's learning and wrote down what he saw as something the Zhou clan could learn from.
Minghui not only talked about ancestry, but also what he had learned about the Yu clan. He also mentioned that Yu Yueyang's grandma was a kind person, and finally asked them if they wanted to visit the Yu family when they returned to Beijing.
Zhulan handed the letter to Mrs. Li, who read it and said, "Mom, Mr. Yu has been to Ningzhou many times. Yuyi and the others should pay him a visit. The letter also said that the old lady is old and her health will not be good after the new year. Okay, I can’t go to Beijing in the future. The old lady wants to see Yuyi, and my daughter-in-law thinks it’s time to go.”
Zhulan, "You really should visit."
In the future, the marriage will also be in the capital. The old lady probably can't come to the capital. She understands the old lady's mood.
Mrs. Li put away the letter, "Mingyun's letter should have arrived."
In the grassland, Mingyun followed Uncle Wu Ming to inspect various pastures. He was very excited. "After two years of breeding, they are finally breeding."
Wu Ming's tone was much more relaxed, "Well, the herdsmen are having a better time this year."
Only when the lives of the herdsmen improve will the cities they build prosper.
Ming Yun said, "The caravan should arrive in a few days. We must be more prepared then to prevent anyone from taking the opportunity to cause trouble."
Wu Ming frowned. The grassland has been divided into states, but some people are still dissatisfied. The grassland is vast and difficult to find when hidden. It is frustrating to find opportunities to cause trouble from time to time.
Suddenly the guard in front stopped and became alert. The unexpected incident made everyone alert.
Wu Ming and Ming Yun were guarded in the middle, Ming Yun held the sword in his hand, and they remained in a stalemate without moving.
Wu Ming looked calmly. He and Ming Yun came out to inspect the ranch on a temporary basis. Who passed the news
The people ambush in the grass in front couldn't hold it any longer, lifted the grass from their bodies and rushed over. There were no less than a hundred people, while Wu Ming's side only had more than fifty people.
The pastures near here have been cleared, so there are not many people with us, but there are actually a hundred people ambushing us, indicating that someone is covering up.
Ming Yun did not rush forward, but carefully protected Uncle Wu Ming. He felt much more at ease looking at the two guards around him.
The shouts of killing continued for a while, and Ming Yun nervously held his sword. Less than half of the fifty-man guard was killed or injured, and the patrolling soldiers came over slowly.
Wu Ming stared coldly at the begging soldier and said nothing.
Ming Yun's palms were sweaty. It was a normal reaction. His mind was racing, especially when he heard that the soldiers were attracted by a group of people. This was because he wanted Uncle Wu Ming's life. If he hadn't heard that he was following the patrol ranch, he would have brought more people with him. I lost my guard, Uncle Wu Ming is dead today!
After returning to the city, Mingyun said: "Uncle, this matter is not simple."
Wu Ming hummed, "Yeah."
Mingyun didn't say much. Uncle was obviously thinking. He felt that it was not only the defeated forces in the grassland, but also those in the capital. He believed in the city that had experienced it.
If there is such a big mistake now, it can only be caused by one of our own people.
Wu Ming came back to his senses and said, "I'm sorry you followed me today."
Today is not Mingyun, he is in trouble.
In Beijing, Zhulan saw her son coming back with a flower pot in the afternoon, "Did you buy it?"
Chang Zhong, "My son won this from the future prince-in-law."
Zhulan, "...when did you become acquainted with the consort?"
Chang Zhong smiled, "I met through Gu Sheng. The future prince-in-law is a wonderful person."
Zhulan was surprised, "I thought it was the fourth prince who introduced you to each other."
Chang Zhong pouted, "The fourth prince doesn't care about the eldest princess's consort. Apart from meeting him once at the engagement party, the fourth prince has never met his future consort."
Zhulan thought about it. He was not born from the same mother, and he was a legitimate concubine. The fourth prince didn't care about normalcy. "Why is this future prince-in-law so interesting?"
Chang Zhong smiled and said, "Some people said today that he is free. He is so proud that he doesn't have to struggle. He also promoted the good news of leisure to the young master who was sarcastic about him."
Zhulan smiled, "It's indeed interesting."
Chang Zhong said again: "I heard the news that Zhuo Guyu has taken a liking to him."
Zhulan already knew this, "Well, I have decided to be the eldest daughter of Earl Ye."
"In the end, Zhuo Guyu finally got what he wanted after settling on the powerful Yue family."
Zhulan, "Earl Ye is more interested in Zhuo Guyu following the prince than in the Yong'an Palace. Count Ye wants to send his eldest son to the prince."
After hearing this, Chang Zhong sighed, "Our girls are still happy."
Zhulan, "Okay, you should go back and rest."
Going down to the Yamen, Zhou Shuren saw his second son and asked, "Aren't you busy recently?"
The second son came to pick him up in advance every day these days. It was the first time that he was touched by his filial piety, but after many times, he felt annoyed.
Chang Yi touched his nose and said, "My son wants to be filial to you."
Zhou Shuren said, "Speaking of which, are you really not busy?"
Chang Yi, "I'm not busy. A lot of power has been given to my son. I'm quite free recently."
"Powers have been decentralized. Why didn't you tell me?"
Chang Yi said: "Sooner or later, this power will be divided, and the sooner it is divided, the sooner it will be claimed, so I didn't tell you."
Zhou Shuren sneered, "I thought I had to wait another year or two."
"The officials who have been living abroad for the past two years have brought a lot of benefits to the family. If it weren't for you, my son's power would have been divided long ago."
Zhou Shuren said quietly: "The second prince needs money."
After all, he is a prince, and he will not stop studying at the Ministry of Etiquette.
Chang Yi felt that it was his father's fault, "The Ministry of Rites studied the accounts of the Household Department, and the money on the accounts is clear. My son has become a rare piece of fat for the Ministry of Rites."
So he didn't keep an eye on who he was looking at. He refused the second prince's solicitation several times, but he took action against him. If it weren't for his father's support, he wouldn't be decentralizing power and would even change departments.
Zhou Shuren said, "Your power is divided, forget it."
He asked what these things were for. The second prince could do whatever he wanted. Anyway, the emperor and the prince were watching.
The next day, the Hanlin Academy had a rest, and Changzhi invited friends to the Marquis Mansion to appreciate paintings. The ones they enjoyed were the white tiger painting and the plum blossom painting taken by Yuwen.
Gu Sheng was invited. Gu Yan knew his younger brother Xiu Mu and came to his younger brother's house early in the morning, "Where are you going?"
Gu Sheng said, "I was invited by Mr. Zhou to go to the Hou Mansion. Why did you come here so early?"
"It's rare for you to take a break. I'm thinking of taking you to the fields outside the city."
Gu Sheng said, "Let's take a rest next time."
Gu Yan thought for a while and said, "The young masters in Zhouhou Mansion are very nice to you."
Gu Sheng said, "Yes, they are all my nobles."
Gu Yan knew that his brother was excellent, but he always felt that something was wrong, "I'll send you there."
"Sorry, brother."
When Gu Sheng arrived, many people had already arrived. Chang Zhi had many friends, all of whom were about the same age as Chang Zhi. Gu Sheng, a young man, was particularly conspicuous.
Changzhi was satisfied with Gu Sheng's calmness and said with a smile: "You like to draw plum blossoms, come and take a look at this plum painting."
Gu Sheng walked over and fell in love with it at first sight. At the same time, he also realized his own shortcomings and endured it before reaching out to touch it.
Changzhi touched his beard and said, "This painting belongs to my daughter."
Gu Sheng came to his senses and asked, "Anhe County Master?"
Changzhi smiled, "Yeah."