In Zhouhou Mansion, Zhulan played chess with the emperor's eldest grandson. Yes, she was playing chess with a little baby at her age, and she was evenly matched, which was a bit embarrassing.
Zhulan held the chess piece and placed it. After all, her age had an advantage. Zhulan said with a relaxed tone: "I won."
The emperor's eldest grandson put down the chess piece in his hand and said, "I learned a lesson today. Thank you madam for your advice."
Zhulan looked at the fat baby with great curiosity. It was as delightful as Shuren said, "I have always heard that the eldest grandson is smart, and today I have gained a lot of knowledge."
The emperor's eldest grandson raised his chin. He had been playing chess with the emperor since he was a child. "The emperor taught me well."
However, Zhulan knew that her eldest grandson was smart early and had many thoughts despite being petty. When she saw Qingxue coming in with fruits, she smiled and said, "How about some of your eldest grandson's fruits?"
The most indispensable fruit in the capital is the Zhouhou Mansion.
The emperor's grandson likes to eat fruits, "Then I won't be polite."
The fruit was not cut. Although he knew that the Marquis Mansion was safe, the father-in-law who was looking after the eldest grandson would still check it before cutting some for him to eat. He would not worry too much about the eldest grandson's spleen and stomach at a young age.
Zhulan took a few bites and read the newspaper, which was full of reports on the reform of the imperial examination.
The little guy tilted his head, "Madam, you also like to read newspapers?"
"yes.."
The little guy said: "The emperor and father also like it, but they like to read the people's livelihood behind the newspaper the most. The emperor said that a monarch must have the people in his heart to be a good monarch."
Zhulan was surprised that the emperor taught his eldest grandson how to be a king, and then she was happy, which meant that the prince would succeed to the throne smoothly.
In the past two years, the third prince has been honest, and the other princes have noticed it. The Wang family has become quieter, and the princes who are of Wang family blood have become somewhat alienated from the Wang family.
Concubine Zhang raised Wang Zhaoyi's second son, and there was no estrangement between mother and son. The seventh prince, who was the youngest, had no chance to think about it.
The sixth prince's mother, Zhang Meiren, was of low origin. Firstly, she had no support from her mother's family, and secondly, she was not favored.
Except for the second prince who was still unwilling to give in, the other princes could no longer see hope.
Zhulan thought that Shuren would become the master of his eldest grandson, and the second prince was hit the hardest. Isn't this the emperor's attitude towards the crown prince's succession
The emperor's eldest grandson went to Zhou Hou's Mansion as a guest, and the news spread very quickly. Not to mention Zhou Shuren's household department, there was a lot of discussion in other departments.
In the Ministry of Rites, Changyi also gained a lot of limelight due to the reform of the imperial examination. When it comes to who has studied the most foreign learning in the Ministry of Rites, Changyi is said to be second, but no one is said to be first.
Changyi’s many years of research and study were not in vain. Elementary books have just been promoted across the country, and he is almost at the master level!
This left the Ministry of Rites dumbfounded and confused for a long time. Because of the reform of the imperial examination, the Ministry of Rites also had to learn new knowledge, so Chang Yi was taken out and could no longer keep a low profile.
Then Chang Yi even thought that after the imperial examination was reformed for a few more years, he could give it a try, and his self-confidence suddenly exploded!
Chang Yi tutored his colleagues in the Ministry of Etiquette, and he was respected. This time it was not because of his background, Chang Yi won respect with his strength.
It's just that today his colleagues looked at him with sour eyes, and when they inquired about it, they found out that the emperor's eldest grandson was visiting his home!
Chang Yi faced the temptation and said, "I don't know. I don't know. I haven't been home for many days."
Although he didn't set the questions and he didn't have to live in the examination room, he couldn't go home during the imperial examination!
In the household department, Zhou Shuren chatted with Zhang Jinghong, "Qiu Yan is about to become an official, and he recommends you to be the minister."
Zhang Jinghong couldn't react, "Me? I thought I was."
Zhou Shuren said with a smile: "Your political achievements over the years have been seen by the superiors."
Zhang Jinghong really thought that he would work in his current position until death. He had been satisfied since his son got engaged successfully and there was no response from above. Now tell him that there is such a good thing
Zhou Shuren said in his heart that the current age of peace and prosperity has reached its peak due to improved breeding and national policies and imperial power over the years. What the people want is simple food and clothing. So what if the princes of the previous dynasty were crazy and wanted to overthrow everything now.
Therefore, in the emperor's mind, Zhang Jinghong's background as a descendant of the previous dynasty was gone, Zhang Jinghong was indeed honest, and the emperor was willing to give him a chance.
Zhang Jinghong was not stupid and said hurriedly: "I will swear allegiance to the emperor to the death."
Qiu Yan had a good relationship with him. He understood that Qiu Yan was a cautious person and would not take risks in recommending him. It was obviously the emperor's order.
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "Do a good job in the future."
Zhang Jinghong asked tentatively, "Where are you, sir?"
He had long sensed that the Lord was preparing to leave the household department.
Zhou Shuren touched his beard and said, "Look at my beard, it's all white. I naturally have my own place to go."
The Ministry of Revenue has been thoroughly reformed in his hands, and there will be no deviation without him in charge. His thoughts are now on the emperor's eldest grandson, because the emperor's eldest grandson is the future of Zhang Dynasty and the hope of national reform.
And it's time for him to take a break. He and his wife have done enough, the seeds that need to be planted have been sown, and they also want to live a more relaxed life.
In the afternoon, Zhou Shuren left the Ministry of Household Affairs and went home early. He was surprised to see the emperor's eldest grandson still there, "Your Highness, are you waiting for me?"
The emperor's grandson nodded, "Yes."
Zhou Shuren went to change into his official uniform first and came out, "Did your Highness have a good time today?"
The emperor's eldest grandson nodded, "I'm glad, the scenery of the Hou Mansion is beautiful, and the Hou Mansion is very lively."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "How about I take your highness to the study in the front yard?"
"Okay, Grandpa Huang said that many people in the study room of Zhouhou Mansion want to steal it."
Zhou Shuren chuckled, the biggest thief was the emperor. The emperor copied all the papers in his study. Most of the papers on the market now come from his study.
Fortunately, the emperor gave the money and wrote the names of Changzhi and others on the title book.
Thinking of books, the corners of Zhou Shuren's mouth curled up. The books Mingrui edited for the men's college were also printed. Mingrui's future lies in education, and he doesn't need to worry about this child's future.
Arriving at the study room in the front yard, Huang Zhangsun looked at the bookshelf and said, "Wow, there are so many books."
Zhou Shuren picked up the emperor's eldest grandson and walked to the third bookshelf. "These were given to the old minister by His Highness and Grandpa. The old minister was dumbfounded when he received the reward. They were all copied books and not a single one was authentic."
It's so stingy that the Emperor still didn't entrust him with a dream on his third anniversary. He didn't know whether he entrusted the Emperor with a dream or not.
The emperor's grandson was silent, thought for a while and said: "I will give it to Master in the future!"
Zhou Shuren, "..."
He didn't dare to ask for anything that belonged to the emperor's eldest grandson. If he got something, he would have to pay back twice as much!
When he went to the Yamen of Hanlin Academy, Chang Zhong came out a little late today. He walked out while talking with his fourth brother. When he went out, he saw the boy's face full of joy.
Chang Zhong raised his eyebrows, "Look at how happy you are. What happy event is this?"
The boy grinned, "It's a great joy, a great joy. Young Master, you are going to be a father."
Chang Zhong reacted and turned his head for a moment, "Brother, did I hear you right?"
Changzhi is also happy for his younger brother. The rumors about his younger brother and his sister being pregnant have been disproven, "You heard that right, you are going to be a father."
Chang Zhong laughed and said, "Brother, I'll take Xinyi home."
Changzhi said: "I guess my younger siblings have gone home first."
The boy nodded in confirmation, Chang Zhong grinned, "Brother, let's go home quickly."