The emperor smiled again, "Yesterday Wu Shiheng came to the palace to pay his respects."
Zhou Shuren could hear the joy in the emperor's tone and was very satisfied with the prince-in-law. Therefore, Zhuo Guyu would definitely lose against the future prince-in-law. No, there was no comparison at all.
The emperor added: "The Duke of Yong'an collected a lot of good things back then."
Zhou Shuren said in his heart, "I don't know. You know that I have a little bit of praise for my family background. I have never enjoyed the feeling of getting rich overnight."
The emperor was happy, "The Zhouhou Mansion has accumulated quite a fortune."
Zhou Shuren was proud, "My wife is a good housekeeper."
The emperor sighed, "Mrs. Hou is indeed capable. I have read a lot of letters sent by Rong Enqing recently."
Zhou Shuren felt sorry for Mingrui after hearing this. He was traveling in winter, and his grandson suffered a great crime. Not to mention the living conditions, just traveling was enough. "I also read carefully the letter Mingrui sent home."
The emperor smiled, "The book on arithmetic is well promoted in private schools, and the children accept it well. I have been thinking a lot recently."
Zhou Shuren's heart moved. The emperor mentioned Rong Enqing. Was he planning to change Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing in advance
After another quarter of an hour, the emperor was about to continue approving the memorial, so Zhou Shuren and Gu Sheng came out of the palace together.
Zhou Shuren walked a few steps and stopped, signaling Gu Sheng to come closer without taking a few steps away.
Gu Sheng was very nervous, "Master Hou."
Zhou Shuren, "Do you know your current reputation?"
Gu Sheng raised his heart and replied carefully, "The official knows."
There have been fewer requests for paintings from him recently, and he can hear people talking about him behind his back, so what? He saved a lot of money and added a lot of property.
Zhou Shuren didn't look back at Gu Sheng and continued walking, "The scenery at high places is beautiful."
Gu Sheng reacted for a while and then replied thoughtfully, "I think the scenery in front of me is better."
Zhou Shuren turned his head and said, "Do you know what will be waiting for you when the gap widens if you don't work hard?"
Gu Sheng clenched his fist slightly, "I understand."
So he was friends with the future prince-in-law, and he was planning.
Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows and left without saying another word. The look on his face showed that he was in a good mood.
Gu Sheng was in a state of confusion. He didn't know whether the answer would satisfy the Marquis. Gu Sheng raised his heels.
In Zhouhou Mansion, Zhulan read Mingrui's letter. In the letter, Mingrui had many insights and witnessed many lives and deaths. He buried the dead child with his own hands. There was a strong sense of powerlessness between the lines. His grandson wrote to her. , seeking answers.
Zhulan got up and went to the study, picked up the letter paper and organized the words before starting to write. The problem of orphans has not been solved in modern times, let alone the ancient times when conditions were even worse. First, she comforted her grandson, and then she said that it should be done step by step. There is a process for everything. What can be done now Have a clear conscience.
After writing the letter, she checked it carefully before putting it in the envelope. At the same time, she sighed. Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing was able to develop healthily not only because of her status, but also because this was the capital.
It is difficult to ask doctors to teach in various ways. The cold wind blows and my heart feels blocked. The conditions in ancient times were so bad that many children died in winter.
Outside the capital, Mingrui coughed, and Rong Enqing helped pour water, "Listen to me this time, we will stop in the city and continue on our way until you recover."
Mingrui drank some water and said, "I delayed my trip."
Rong Enqing took the tea cup and said, "You must know that it is not your fault that the children died of illness."
Mingrui leaned back on the pillow, "I understand."
I just feel uncomfortable in my heart. I have seen too many things along the way and it has been weighing on my heart.
Rong Enqing thought to himself that he still didn't see many people when he was young, "When I was doing business, I saw everyone."
He was used to seeing all kinds of suffering people. Even if he became a noble lord and had been pampered and had children for many years, his heart had not softened much.
He went to Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing to find something to do for himself. He felt more satisfied with teaching his children. He went to Beijing on business more for himself.
Mingrui coughed again, "I still don't see much."
I thought I was determined, but ended up overestimating myself.
Rong Enqing, "So you are happy."
The children in the Zhouhou Mansion are all happy. They have loving parents, there is no mess in the house, and they have a deep brotherly love, which is envied by many people.
Even if Mingrui didn't see the suffering children, he knew that he was happy. His wife grew up in a good environment, and she also had siblings who were born as concubines.
Rong Enqing continued: "It is a good thing to see the shortcomings now. Only when problems are discovered can they be solved. We should not recall the mistakes and think about how to solve the problems."
After saying that, he stood up and patted Mingrui on the shoulder, indicating that Mingrui should rest.
Mingrui didn't rest, thinking that he had learned a lot from Rong Enqing along the way. After thinking for a while, he closed his eyes and recalled the villages where he had traveled with the prince. The more he recalled, the more smile appeared on his lips, and he slowly Go to sleep.
The days passed quickly, and it was the twelfth lunar month in a blink of an eye. After the twelfth lunar month was the New Year, and another year was about to pass.
The letter from the grassland was finally delivered to the capital. Zhulan laughed out loud after reading the letter, "It's so hard for Mingyun. Look how many times the letter mentions fruits and vegetables."
Li, "Be more prepared this time to avoid heavy snow blocking the road again."
Zhulan said: "Zhuangzi's green vegetable production is good. If there is enough to eat, I will send it to Mingyun. I only send dried vegetables to others, and freeze the green vegetables in hot water and send them over."
In the past, the family did not need to send vegetables to distant places, so they did not study. After Mingyun went to the grassland, how to eat fresh vegetables without freezing in winter, Zhou and his wife used their brains.
Li Shi smiled and said, "Everything is ready."
Zhulan added: "Don't forget the frozen pears."
In autumn, Zhouhou Mansion harvested a lot of pears and persimmons, which were frozen in winter, most of which were prepared for Mingyun.
Li said: "Mom, Ming Yun came back with a lot of beef. Do you think we should divide it now or at the end of the year?"
"We'll wait until the end of the year to divide it. It's a pity that Ming Teng can't eat it."
Zhou Shuren lived a vegetarian diet for his fourth uncle for forty-nine days, but the emperor did not allow Zhou Shuren to continue. This was all because Shuren was old and the emperor was afraid that he would fall ill.
Ming Teng asked to be a vegetarian for one year and inherited the entire Rong family. No one in the Zhou family tried to persuade Ming Teng.
Mrs. Li felt sorry for her son, "Fortunately, I didn't treat my grandson badly."
Zhulan laughed, "Children need nutrition, Mingteng is not confused."
Mrs. Li has already gotten over the death of her parents, "Mom, Minghui goes out a lot these days, are you okay?"
"It's okay now."
The matter of the water thief has been settled, the pigs that were pushed out have been killed, and the safety of Minghui and Wu Shiheng's interactions can still be guaranteed.
Who in the capital didn't know that the emperor was satisfied with his future consort, that he would visit the palace from time to time to pay his respects, and even stay in the palace for meals.
In the afternoon, Boss Zhou came back from the suburbs of Beijing and went straight to the main courtyard. Zhulan was practicing calligraphy when she heard a cry of "mother", her hands shook and she ruined a word, "You have been a grandfather for many years, and you are still so reckless." Hit?"
Boss Zhou said, "Mom, the fight is about to begin."
Zhulan didn't have the time to read the words, "Who was fighting with whom?"