Zhulan asked the housekeeper to send Lu Jiaqing away, and said to Yuwen: "I don't know where your father is now. He hasn't sent a letter back recently."
Yuwen was very worried about her father. The more she was clear-headed, the more she realized the danger of the mission. "If Dad doesn't send the letter back, the chance of being exposed will be reduced."
Zhulan also knew, "I've been thinking about it in my heart. Your father has been under my nose all these years. This time he's on a mission and there's danger. I'll have to think about it for a few days."
Yuwen: "My granddaughter is worried too."
Zhu Lan added: "All the information I know is from your grandfather. I don't know if Lu Jiaqing can meet your father when he returns to Chuanzhou this time."
Yu Wen thought for a moment and replied, "My granddaughter doesn't want Lu Jiaqing to see her father."
What if something goes wrong and my dad gets exposed
Zhulan said again: "It's getting late, you should go back and rest."
Yu Wen was indeed a little tired. Miss He had gone out more often, but that didn't mean she liked going out. She still preferred to stay in the house and be lazy. "Yes, grandma, take a rest too."
Zhulan waited for her granddaughter to leave and sat for a while. Just as she was about to lie down, someone from the Prince of Qin's Mansion delivered a letter. Zhulan saw that it was a letter from her grandson. She realized that someone was following Lu Jiaqing.
After leaving the government office, Zhou Shuren came back and told about Changzhi's situation. Zhulan said, "What a coincidence. I also have something to tell you."
After hearing that Lu Jiaqing had grievances with the An family, Zhou Shuren frowned and said, "The An family is really arrogant."
"Aren't you curious about what grudge Lu Jiaqing has against the An family?"
Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows, "I heard from Changzhong that Lu Jiaqing doesn't like scholars?"
Zhulan recalled, "I think I mentioned it before, oh, I can't remember clearly."
Zhou Shuren didn't remember clearly, "It seems to be before the last Spring Examination. I don't want to think about it anymore. I will know sooner or later anyway."
Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye it was time for the college entrance examination. Changzhong had been living in the provincial capital. During this period, he only accepted the invitation from the prefect's son and declined all other invitations on the grounds that he had to take part in the college entrance examination. The Zhao family also invited him.
The Zhou family has a house, and I don’t know how many restaurants have students living in them. Most of the topics revolve around the Zhou family, with Changzhong and Minghui being the first to be affected.
When queuing up for entrance, Changzhong and Minghui attracted everyone's attention as soon as they appeared, and discussions broke out immediately.
"This is the youngest son of Marquis Zhou. He has already won two first places in a row. It seems that he is almost certain to win the third place."
"Mr. Zhou has the lowest odds when it comes to gambling."
Someone else said with envy, "The Zhou family is either second place or a Jinshi. Growing up in such an environment, it would be strange if they didn't get one of the top three."
"Yeah, it can't be compared, it can't be compared."
Suddenly someone asked, "Have you ever been to the Zhou family to see the collection of books? I went there on purpose and found that the collection is very extensive. It is said that most of the books were sent back by Marquis Zhou. It is truly a great honor for the Zhou family to open up their collection of books."
The following words were all praising the Zhou family, because those who were hostile to Changzhong had to hide it even deeper. Except for those with wealthy families, most of the students present had borrowed the book.
Changzhong moved his ears and raised the corners of his mouth. The other members of the Zhou family also straightened their backs. This was the confidence that the family gave them.
In the capital, Zhulan chatted with several daughters-in-law and talked about the entrance to the college entrance examination today. Whether or not she could get the top three honors depended entirely on the examination.
After chatting for a while, Zhulan changed the subject: "After the college entrance examination, the second prince will get married."
Su Xuan was well-informed about the news in the capital. "Mrs. Li has been there many times to burn incense and add money for incense."
Zhao continued, "The Liu family also went to worship Buddha a lot."
Zhu Lan thought to herself, one is the future in-laws of the second prince, and the other is the mother's family. Both families are afraid that the queen will not survive. "I can rest assured this time."
There were only a few days left before the end of the college entrance examination, and it was said that the Queen was able to get out of bed and walk around. Even if she was not fully recovered, she could at least hold on for a few more days.
Li frowned, "I don't know whether to say Miss Li is lucky or unlucky."
Not everyone can marry into the royal family if they are lucky. Although the Second Prince does not value Miss Li, many people are jealous and envious of her. If she is unlucky, if something happens to the Queen and some rumors spread, it will be even more difficult for Miss Li to be the prince's consort.
Zhulan, "I pity Lord Li's fatherly heart."
The room was quiet for a while, until Butler Ding brought a letter in, "Madam, a letter from the Third Master."
Zhulan motioned Qingxue to take it, opened it and smiled, "Oh, it's born, a boy."
Li also smiled, "Third brother also made up two good words."
Zhao: "Mother, how is the child?"
Zhulan had quickly finished reading the letter, "Okay, both adults and children are fine."
This is what was written in the letter. I don't know the specific situation. According to the third brother's personality of only reporting good news and not bad news, he would not tell anyone even if there was something wrong. However, the letter said that mother and child were safe, and no matter what happened, the result was good.
The gifts for the children had already been prepared, and Li went to arrange for them to be sent away.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye the college entrance examination is over, and it is time to wait for the results.
The Minister of Rites and Zhou Shuren stayed today. Zhou Shuren was drinking tea outside and didn't hear what the Emperor and the Minister of Rites said. When the tea was finished, the Minister of Rites came out with a pale face.
Zhou Shuren nodded to the Minister of Rites. Before he entered the study, the emperor came out and said, "Accompany me to the garden for a walk."
Zhou Shuren understood that the emperor had kept him here just to chat, and the Minister of Rites had already left quickly.
In fact, the garden of the palace is not very big, and you can reach the end in a short while if you walk faster.
The emperor had long been tired of the garden, "I had wanted to repair a royal garden this year."
Zhou Shuren, "The Ministry of Revenue has no money."
The emperor laughed angrily, "I'll take the silver myself."
Zhou Shuren coughed unnaturally, then said enviously: "The emperor is really rich."
The emperor sneered, "The house you live in was renovated by the royal family."
Zhou Shuren, "The emperor's grace is great."
The emperor had his hands behind his back. He was poor when he was the crown prince, but after taking over his father's private treasury, well, he was rich. This was not counting the map he got from the Rong family. Thinking of this, the emperor felt a little uncomfortable. "This autumn harvest, the yield per mu of the imperial farm will be calculated, and I will announce to the world that good varieties have been cultivated."
Zhou Shuren's face was filled with joy, "This is a great joyous event."
The emperor was in a much better mood, "This is the result of many years of hard work."
Zhou Shuren said: "So talents who know how to plant are very important. Every field can produce top talents."
The emperor sighed, "The fertilizer used in the imperial farm was developed by them. I have tried ordinary seeds and they do increase production. When the time comes, the fertilizer will be promoted along with the grain seeds."
Zhou Shuren really didn't know. He never went to the imperial farm again after the death of the retired emperor. Ming Teng never mentioned the imperial farm when he returned home. It seemed that there were a lot of good things in the imperial farm.
The emperor suddenly became excited and asked: "Does Lord Zhou want to go with me to visit the imperial manor?"
Zhou Shuren wants to go, "I want to go."
The emperor smiled and said, "I will take you there during the autumn harvest."
Zhou Shuren, "..."
So the emperor is playing tricks on him
The emperor laughed heartily, and the anger in his heart finally dissipated.