Li couldn't help but look at Zhao. She thought that she and Zhao had the best relationship. As a result, Zhao hugged Mingrui and said, "Mom, Mingrui is sleepy. I will take him back to the house first. Sister-in-law, leave the dishes to me. I will wash the dishes today."
Having said this, Zhao slipped away. She had her own things to do. She was very excited to come to Pingzhou. She could embroider screens, and the embroidered handkerchiefs could be sold at a high price in the county. There were more nobles in Pingzhou, and the screens were more valuable. She wanted to save more money.
At least she caught up with her sister-in-law's savings first, so she really couldn't help much!
Li looked at Dong depressedly, then quickly looked away. Dong, a young lady from an official family, was even worse.
Dong, “… … ..”
She was disliked by her sister-in-law! This realization hit her hard!
However, it seems that she really can't grow vegetables. Yes, she can't even grow flowers well. It shouldn't be said that she can't grow them well, but whatever flowers she grows, they die. Before she got married, her mother never let her get closer than two meters from her father's flowers. Her father was always on guard against her!
Mrs. Dong looked at her husband guiltily, not knowing whether he liked flowers or not. However, she was good at raising fish, and she was the one who took care of all the koi in the house!
Zhulan stood up tiredly, "After you finish cleaning the kitchen, you should all go to bed early. You must be tired after traveling all day."
After saying that, Zhulan went back to the bedroom. Zhou Shuren had already changed his clothes and lay on the kang. Zhulan said as she changed her clothes, "We are in Pingzhou. Dong's sister received a letter. Changlian and Dong will visit tomorrow. Although we have prepared the wolf skin, we also need to prepare some other gifts, and another sum of money."
Zhou Shuren waited for Zhulan to get on the kang, and naturally reached out to help her untie her hair. While untieing her hair, he asked, "How much money do you have in the house?"
Zhulan calculated, "Before we left, we bought four wolf skins in a nearby village as gifts, which cost us 40 taels. After hiring a carriage and some other expenses, we still have more than 130 taels left at home."
There is a whole family waiting to be spent, and Zhou Shuren also has to socialize, so this money is really not enough to spend.
Zhou Shuren thought for a moment and said, "I want to sell our two shops a year in advance. It's just the right time to sell them. Let's do it."
Zhulan frowned, "A year's rent is a lot of money. Wouldn't it be a pity to sell it like this? One hundred and thirty taels of silver is enough if we save a little."
She was also thinking of dealing with it next year so she could earn an extra year’s rent!
Zhou Shuren pinched Zhulan's nose and said, "I can't bear to see you save money, and I'm going to pick up bargains. It would be a pity if I don't have any money."
Zhulan understood that it was not easy to find a bargain. If it was easy to find a bargain, Zhou Shuren would have done it long ago. It depends not only on ability but also on luck. The bracelet last time was a rare good luck. It is not easy to find a bargain again. She knew that Zhou Shuren's last words were meant to reassure her.
Zhulan nestled in Zhou Shuren's arms, "Thank you for your hard work."
"Raising you isn't hard at all."
Zhulan chuckled. This guy never misses any opportunity to confess his feelings!
The two of them lay down for a while, then got up to wash their faces and feet. It was already late when they finished cleaning up, so they quickly went to bed.
On the second day, Zhou Shuren started his life in Pingzhou. After dinner, he went out early in the morning.
Chang Lian came to pick up the gift. Zhu Lan had already prepared it. She took the silver and two wolf skins and gave them to Chang Lian. "There aren't many good things at home. You can't be rude on your first visit. Go buy some more gifts later. Don't let people look down on you."
Chang Lian took the silver and thought to himself, no wonder the rich families always marry their daughters off to the poor families. His wife's family is too rich and his own life is hard. The gifts for the visit alone are a burden. He kept a record of the expenses and realized that he had spent a lot of money alone.
Chang Lian clenched the silver, "Mom."
Zhulan was puzzled, "What's wrong?"
Chang Lian said, "It's a burden to you and dad."
Zhulan thought it was something else, but it turned out that this kid had put all the expenses on her. "You can't just consider the money when marrying into the Dong family. You should consider the future and the benefits that it will bring. These are things that money can't buy. Although the expenses are high, they should be spent. Let's not talk about the long-term. Let's say that after your father passes the imperial examination, if he passes the imperial examination, it will be easier for him to have an in-law in the officialdom than to be alone. If he fails, he can only be a juren, but he can also get the protection of his in-laws in the future, not to mention the benefits it will bring to you. Son, don't just look at the present, but look to the long term."
Zhulan paused, thought about it and continued, "We are in a weak position now. Mother knows that you still feel uncomfortable, but who knows the future? It is said that one should not despise the young and poor. The world's dynasties are constantly changing, let alone people. The future is not immutable. If you are really uncomfortable, then work hard to prove yourself. There will always be a day when you can change. There is no need to worry about the present."
Chang Lian was somewhat frightened. It was the first time he heard these words from his mother. Even though he knew that his mother was very good at keeping a low profile, he never thought that his mother was not only good at the inner house, but also had a clear understanding of the interests outside, and her mentality was particularly good. His mother's mentality made him ashamed. His mother didn't even go out. "Mom, your son has learned a lesson."
I even thought that if my mother were a man, she would be very powerful.
Zhulan was depressed. She had said a lot, but she still had to explain. When her original body married Zhou Shuren, she didn't know much. She had to apply her own knowledge to Zhou Shuren. "Mom has also listened to your father a lot and learned a lot. Just listen to what you find useful."
Chang Lian thought that it was no wonder that his mother had such insights, and he admired her high level of understanding. His father must have been very satisfied with his mother's teaching. Who doesn't like people with high understanding? Why didn't he inherit his mother's understanding
Zhulan knew what Chang Lian was thinking by looking at his expression. Her stomach ached. She really wasn't taught by Zhou Shuren. She was also a capable person. It was a pity that it was in ancient times. If it were in modern times, she would tell you in minutes that your mother is no worse than your father.
Zhu Lan waved her hands in frustration, "It's getting late, Mrs. Dong must be getting impatient waiting, you should hurry up too."
Chang Lian, "Mom, I'm going out."
"kindness."
After Chang Lian and Dong left, Zhulan took out the gifts prepared in the county, wild boar meat and cakes, and took Li and Xuehan to visit the Wu family.
Zhou Laoer led the way, and when they arrived at the place, he went home.
Zhulan followed Wu Li into the house and looked around. "Aunt's yard is really nice, and there is even a separate well."
Mrs. Wu Li said happily, "Thanks to my eldest grandson, I never dreamed that I would enjoy the blessing of having a grandson so early. Look at me, I have gained a lot of weight in this year!"
Zhulan had noticed it a long time ago. Mrs. Wu Li had become more prosperous and plump. "Aunt will be blessed with great fortune in the future!"
Wu Li likes to hear this, "We are all very blessed people!"
After entering the house, Zhulan handed over the gift and said, "When I came here, wild boars came down the mountain. I bought some wild boar meat, but it's not good stuff. I'm sorry to trouble you to take care of the house this year."
Mrs. Wu Li glared at him. "You are being so formal. What is the relationship between our two families? If you keep saying that, Auntie will be angry."
Zhulan smiled and said, "Okay, we won't be strangers from now on."
Mrs. Wu Li looked at Mrs. Li and said, "This is the eldest daughter-in-law you were talking about!"
Zhulan nodded, "Yes, my eldest daughter-in-law's surname is also Li. Come and meet Grandma Wu."
Mrs. Li hurried forward, "Hello, Grandma Wu."
Wu Lishi liked the fat ones who looked blessed, so she smiled and said, "Okay, okay."
Wu Li paused, "That aunt wants to ask you something."