The doctor came quickly. He was a familiar doctor. He felt the patient's pulse carefully, frowned, and changed hands. The hearts of Li's daughters-in-law were in their throats.
The doctor withdrew his hand and said, "Madam has been very emotional recently, and this coupled with her mental strain has caused her discomfort. You are old after all, so you need to rest more and calm your mind."
Zhulan has been busy with the affairs of the academy recently, and she has indeed been worried a lot. It is not easy to improve the status of women step by step. She dare not relax at all, especially since this is the top priority this year. In addition, Zhulan feels a little guilty because she is worried about her son.
Mrs. Li was very polite to the doctor, "Please prescribe a prescription."
Doctor Bai did not agree to be supported by Zhou Hou Mansion together with another doctor, but they have been in contact for many years. Zhou Hou Mansion never bullies people, and the dealings over the years have been very comfortable. The doctor is naturally very attentive, and the prescriptions he prescribes are not conservative, but truly the right medicine for the disease.
Li sent someone to send Doctor Bai back and get some medicine. She said to her mother-in-law, "Mother, you need to take good care of yourself."
Zhulan nodded, "I'll listen to you."
Li smiled and said, "You are not listening to your daughter-in-law, you are afraid that your father will worry."
Zhulan felt guilty. She was afraid that Zhou Shuren would get angry, so she coughed and said, "Let's go back too."
I originally wanted to visit the porcelain shop, but I don’t need to go there today.
With the development of the world, glass is no longer that valuable, and glass products are no longer rare. On the contrary, the prices of various porcelains have increased a lot.
Zhulan likes to save some valuable porcelain that can be passed down from generation to generation. As they get older, she and Shuren both want to accumulate more treasures for their offspring!
Zhou Shuren was very depressed. He wanted to show off but everyone slipped away so quickly. Before he even opened his mouth, they congratulated him, as if he had done something first!
Zhou Shuren waited for Wang Ju at the Ministry of Revenue and said, "You don't give me a chance to show off."
Wang Ju, "... ... the release of this list is already enough to show off."
Zhou Shuren snorted, "I've been patient for so long just waiting to get slapped in the face!"
Wang Ju was speechless, "No one is stupid."
It would be stupid not to dodge when you know you are going to be slapped in the face!
Zhou Shuren laughed again, "Didn't you see how fast Elder Wen and his friends ran? Tsk tsk, my son really looks like me!"
Wang Ju was really happy for Chang Zhong. The better the Zhou Mansion was doing, the more the Wang family would benefit. "Let's have a big banquet this time!"
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "Yes, I can write a note and send it to them personally. They don't have to come, but the gifts must come. Otherwise, don't blame me for blocking them from court."
Wang Ju thought to herself that this person was as petty as ever, "They are going to bleed."
Zhou Shuren felt relieved. "You came here just to congratulate me?"
"I know you need to share your unhappiness."
Zhou Shuren rolled his eyes in an ungracious manner. This person just came to watch the fun.
Wang Ju added: "Of course, I also want to thank you for speaking for our Wang family."
His son had to observe mourning for three years, and his son and grandson had to observe mourning for one year. His son's mourning position was filled, and the Ministry of Personnel issued a letter when he was out of mourning. His son was promoted to a higher level, and although he still had to leave the capital, it was a good job. His grandson still returned to the Ministry of Works. Official positions in the Ministry of Works are now very popular, and his grandson's position was retained and not taken up. He knew this not only because of the Wang family but also because of Zhou Shuren.
The Wang family is not familiar with the Minister of Works. The one they are really familiar with is Zhou Shuren. The Minister of Works is also afraid that Zhou Shuren will make things difficult for his grandson-in-law, so he has been helping to keep an eye on his position.
Zhou Shuren, "... ..isn't it too late for you to say thank you? The old man's anniversary has long passed."
He is a grateful person. He reminded the emperor that the anniversary of the death of the old man of the Wang family is approaching. The emperor felt grateful and sent people to the Wang Mansion. It was the emperor's attitude that made those who wanted to stretch out their claws to grab resources retract their hands.
Of course he had to protect his grandson-in-law. The Minister of Works was very smart in his job. Wang Ju's eldest son had nothing to do with him, all because the emperor remembered the Wang family.
Wang Ju smiled and said, "It's not too late, let's go."
Zhou Shuren knew too well the weight of his words in front of the emperor, so he seldom spoke, "The emperor always thinks of you."
This is the importance of having a good father. The emperor already had plans for Wang Ju.
Wang Ju really didn't worry about himself. He only needed to observe mourning for three years. These three years were just right for him to cultivate himself and make plans for his children and grandchildren.
The Spring Examination is over, and the newly crowned number one scholar Zhou is going home to worship his ancestors. That's right, Changzhong is going back to worship his ancestors in person. Being the first number one scholar in the Zhou family is not only of special significance to the Zhouhou Mansion, but also of great significance to the entire Zhou family.
Boss Zhou accompanied Changzhong back to worship their ancestors, and also accompanied them were Mingjing and Mingfeng, who had never been back to their hometown.
Changzhong's schedule is very tight, and he needs to come back quickly after going home to worship his ancestors. Changzhi has a lot of work waiting for Changzhong. If it weren't for the great significance of this ancestor worship, Changzhi would have wanted to keep Changzhong and go directly to the Hanlin Academy.
Of the other members of the Zhou family who took part in the spring imperial examination, one won the title of Jinshi and the other failed. Due to their old age and personal wishes, Zhou Shuren helped them find a local official position. The other one gave up and did not plan to continue taking the exam, and would not return to his hometown with them this time.
Zhou Shuren meant to let this clan member stay in the capital to learn new knowledge. He would first be sent to a men's college for a few months, and then be taught by Mingrui and Minghui. After a year and a half, he would return to the family school.
Changzhong will bring back several clansmen to study in Beijing for the ancestor worship. Zhou Shuren made such arrangements to prepare for the family and the future reform of the imperial examination. The Zhou family is a weather vane in the local area. With the Zhou family taking the lead in promoting various disciplines in Pingzhou, it will be easier for the court.
After the banquet at Marquis Zhou's mansion, Zhou Lao Da and Chang Zhong and others were sent away. The bustling mansion returned to its calm, of course, it was only a superficial calm.
Now the noble families in the capital are jealous of the Zhou Mansion. The palace examination questions mean the reform of the imperial examination system. They have read Zhou Changzhong's essay and realized that he deserved the title of number one scholar and also saw many things. The Zhou family has advanced ideas. The Zhou Mansion provides comprehensive education for children, covering all kinds of subjects. No matter how the imperial examination system changes, the Zhou Mansion will not be eliminated.
No one dared to disturb Zhou Shuren, but Changzhi and Changyi were in trouble.
The worst thing was that Chang Zhi had blocked everyone's way to the Hanlin Academy. Chang Yi was speechless. Facing his colleagues' overtures, he had no words to say, "I am not from an orthodox family."
My colleague laughed and said, "Although you are not from an imperial examination background, I know that you have learned a lot of foreign knowledge. I was narrow-minded before."
Chang Yi laughed in his heart and smiled innocently, "I am just a rough man. I can't even write a good memorial. As for foreign studies, I mainly learn languages."
The colleague frowned. He was not the first one to come to see Zhou Changyi, but this guy was unmoved!
Some old foxes knew that it was useless to look for Zhou Shuren. Although they were thinking about him, they paid more attention to the Men's College. Of course, they did not give up on Zhou Hou Mansion, just in case they got lucky!
Zhulan was the most relaxed. She needed to rest and had sent the message out early on, so no one disturbed her. Not only because of Zhou Shuren, but also because Zhulan already had enough status and power.
When the day came, the Zhouhou Mansion and the Li family invited an official matchmaker to go to the Shao family to propose marriage. Before the eldest son Zhou came back from his hometown, the two families had already matched their horoscopes and took the steps to successfully arrange the engagement.