It turned out that someone was arguing downstairs and finally took action. In the chaos, someone hit the third son of Duke Yong'an with a teapot. Many people ran away in shock, fearing that they would be implicated.
Chang Zhong slapped his palms with a fan. If he remembered correctly, the descendant of a southern family had only entered Beijing a few days ago.
Speaking of which, Duke Yong'an's Mansion was also in the limelight this autumn. Except for one of the young masters in his family who was too young to be on the list, the others were all selected for the exam.
Cheng Xiang also knew about the Yong'an Duke's Mansion. "I've often heard people say that there are successors to the Duke's Mansion. How long ago did something happen?"
Chang Zhong smiled, "Don't you believe it's a coincidence?"
"Where can there be so many coincidences? Most of them are carefully designed. Someone is obviously targeting the Yongan Palace. Look at your expression. Do you know who did it?"
Chang Zhong stood up and said, "You'd better stop asking."
Cheng Xiang kept it in mind. Another advantage he had was knowing how to measure things.
Chang Zhong waited for a while and went downstairs. The things downstairs had been tidied up, and the third son of Yong'an Duke's Mansion had left. He thought there must be a follow-up, but he didn't believe it was just to break his head.
Sure enough, I heard a few days ago that the Duke's government spent a lot of money to hire a doctor. I heard that the third son whose head was broken was suffering from headaches and would not be able to participate in the next spring.
After hearing the news, Chang Zhong said: "Mother, these aristocratic families are very cruel. The third young master who was injured by several young masters in the Duke's Mansion is the best at studying. Now he is useless."
Zhulan was also startled, "Guo Gong's Mansion has only been in business for a long time. The secret methods are not as good as those of a wealthy family. I guess the back house of Guo Gong's Mansion will become a sieve."
She didn't believe that a broken head could be so serious. It was obviously either poisoned or drugged.
Chang Zhong, "This time the Duke's office didn't catch anything at all."
Zhulan would never look down on any of her servants, which is why she was able to build a tight fence at her house. However, the Duke of Guo's Mansion always had a superior attitude, so they looked down upon the servants, "Hey, the southern family doesn't want the Duke of Guo's Mansion." Come on, this is just the beginning.”
Chang Zhong said quietly: "This is what the emperor wants to see. The emperor uses the Duke's Mansion to fish."
Zhulan looked at her youngest son, who was now a young man. She felt proud and at the same time worried that her son would enter the whirlpool of officialdom at such a young age, "You should go out as little as possible before spring."
Chang Zhong understood, "Yeah."
In the Hanlin Academy, Chang Zhi observed Zhuo Guyu for two days. If he hadn't been born in the Yong'an Duke's Palace, Zhuo Guyu would have had a good future. Unfortunately, it's hard to say where he would end up.
Master Qi came over and asked, "What are you looking at that makes you so entranced?"
Changzhi, “Enjoy the snow scene.”
Master Qi took a look and said, "It's actually snowing."
"What do you want from me?"
Mr. Qi said: "Will I invite you to drink tea tomorrow?"
Changzhi smiled, "Should I bring one more person?"
Master Qi nodded in agreement. Just when he was about to leave and saw Gu Sheng come back, he couldn't help but ask, "Are you too kind to Gu Sheng?"
Changzhi has a good relationship with Mr. Qi and speaks more casually, "Why do you see me?"
"Gu Sheng was recruited into the palace right after you came back. I don't believe you didn't help."
Changzhi spread his hands, "This is an injustice to me. I really didn't help. I entered the palace once when I came back."
Lord Qi snorted, "Anyway, you take too good care of him."
Changzhi thought to himself, my future son-in-law, if I don’t take care of him, who will I take care of
Mr. Qi said again: "It's been another three years, and most of them have found a way. Why don't you help Gu Sheng?"
Chang Zhi really didn't want to help, "He has his own way."
Gu Sheng has a good relationship with his future consort!
In the afternoon, at Zhouhou Mansion, Boss Zhou came back from outside the city, "Mom, I sent vegetables and various meats to uncle, so uncle doesn't have to buy them."
Zhulan said, "Well, you should worry more. It's rare for your uncle to come to the capital."
If it weren't for her to spend the New Year with her, her eldest brother and her family would have already set off to go back. Thinking of the New Year, Zhulan felt very depressed. She understood what her eldest brother meant. This year was the last year that their siblings would celebrate the New Year together. In the future, she would not be able to leave the capital, and neither would her eldest brother. I will come to Beijing.
Boss Zhou felt his mother's mood and quickly changed the conversation: "I asked my uncle and aunt to stay at the hot spring village for a few days. My uncle said they would go there for a few days."
Zhulan also wanted to go, but unfortunately she had many things to do without leaving the house, "You take good care of your uncle."
"Mom, don't worry."
Zhulan was reassured that the eldest son and his wife could afford the Hou Mansion now. Her eyes fell on her eldest son's temples, "You actually have gray hair."
Boss Zhou touched his temples and said, "My son is quite old."
Zhulan knew in her heart that the boss was not only old, but also tired from worrying. "You have worked hard taking care of a big family. Go back and rest early."
Boss Zhou was really tired from riding in the car, "Mom, I'll go back and rest."
"Go ahead."
Zhulan waited for the boss to leave and said to Qingxue: "I have saved leathers and fabrics for many years. You choose some and give each room a share."
Her private treasury has made money every year. She is considered frugal among the ladies in the capital and has accumulated a lot of money.
Qingxue thought about what to take and went out.
In the evening, Zhulan and Shuren talked about the eldest brother having gray hair. Zhou Shuren said with emotion: "When Changzhong gets married, our mission will be completed."
As for the remaining grandchildren, he has plans for everything he should plan. It is up to the grandchildren to decide how to deal with the future.
Zhulan, "Yes."
The two have been together for more than 20 years. The old couple looked at each other and smiled.
The next day, Chang Zhi went to the appointment. When he arrived at the teahouse, he saw Gu Sheng waiting at the door. It didn't snow for long yesterday, and it started to snow again early this morning. A lot of snow fell on Gu Sheng's shoulders. "Look at the snow on your shoulders." Waited for a long time?"
Gu Sheng was a little embarrassed. Mr. Zhou was the first to take him out. He was so excited that he didn't get a good rest all night. He got up early to wash up and couldn't wait at home, so he came early, "I was afraid of being late."
Chang Zhi felt very satisfied. Gu Sheng paid attention to him and said, "Let's go in."
After going to the private room upstairs, Mr. Qi saw Gu Sheng, "It seems I guessed it right. You said the extra person was Gu Sheng."
In the Hanlin Academy, he rarely talked to Gu Sheng. He was confident and proud. When he saw Gu Sheng at the door of the teahouse, he entered the teahouse without any guesses or questions.
Changzhi had already untied his cloak and sat down, "You guessed it, I didn't bring him up."
Master Qi chuckled, "He can only show off if I don't bring him up, right?"
Changzhi, "Then I still thank you?"
"You should really thank me. You didn't bring him to my appointment to support your younger generation. Did you take him home because you wanted to take him home?"
Master Qi finally understood it at this time, and everything became clear after thinking about it.
Changzhi raised his eyebrows, "Isn't it good?"
Mr. Qi couldn't say anything, "I thought you were."
He didn't say the rest. He believed that Zhou Changzhi understood. He really thought that Zhou Changzhi would choose a son-in-law from an aristocratic family.
Changzhi smiled, "I just see if it's appropriate or not."
Mr. Qi stopped talking and looked at Gu Sheng with a much kinder look, no longer as flirtatious as before.
Today we not only drank tea, but also discussed academic studies, etc. Gu Sheng learned a lot and served tea and poured water by himself.