Zhulan, who was always being talked about, really wrote a letter to Zhou Shuren, but it snowed heavily and she couldn't send the letter, so she had to keep it in her hands.
Days passed one after another, and it was not until the twelfth day that Zhou Shuren received Zhulan's letter, and there were several letters arriving at the same time.
Zhulan wrote the first letter about her experiences along the way, and at the end she asked Zhou Shuren whether he had eaten on time and whether he took good care of himself.
The second letter said that it was snowing heavily and the roads were blocked so the communication could not be sent.
The following letters described the days of his stay in Xizhou City and also implicitly stated that he missed Zhou Shuren.
Zhou Shuren's gloomy face finally brightened up. After eating alone for twelve days, he finally went to the main hall to have dinner.
Chang Lian's trembling heart finally calmed down. He had really wanted to die these days. His father was too scary. In his heart, his father was no longer his stepfather. He was even scarier than his stepfather.
Several daughters-in-law also breathed a sigh of relief. They had always thought their mother-in-law was a very good person, and now they felt that no one in the family could leave without her. Their father-in-law had really scared them to death these days.
Even Mingyun, who was closest to Grandpa, didn't dare to get close to her. Mingyun felt sad in her heart that Grandpa only had Grandma in his heart!
Zhulan went to Jiangnan. Everyone who paid attention to the Zhou family knew that Zhulan was no longer at home. Zhou Shuren used to repair the dental shop, and people who were thoughtful thought that Zhou Shuren was afraid of the tigress in his family. Now that Mrs. Zhou is gone, some people who were ready to make a move have started to think about it again.
Some businessmen have the support of the imperial court. Zhou Shuren is not in the capital, but his deeds have spread all over the capital. Zhou Shuren is capable and valued by the emperor, so he is naturally a person worth winning over.
Everyone knows about the beauty trap since ancient times, but it is indeed effective.
It’s a pity that Zhou Shuren goes home on time every day. After finally inviting him personally, I didn’t dare to say anything when facing Zhou Shuren’s gloomy face.
Today, Zhou Shuren finally went to the yamen with a smile on his face. Lord Chen and Lord He felt that the dark clouds pressing on their heads had finally dissipated. They really didn't expect that Lord Zhou was so dependent on his wife. Others might not know why Lord Zhou looked so unhappy.
Their colleagues knew it, because they could hear Zhou Shuren asking from time to time whether there were any letters delivered to their homes, and if there were any letters, they would be sent to the yamen as soon as possible!
Master Chen smiled and asked, "Did your sister-in-law write back?"
Zhou Shuren has never concealed his concern for Zhulan. He wishes everyone knew how much he cared about Zhulan. As for weaknesses, he is not afraid of them. He is happy to reveal his weaknesses, which also reassures the emperor. It is not good for a minister to be too capable, and he does not want to be abandoned.
Zhou Shuren said cheerfully, "Now that you've replied, I feel relieved. Otherwise, I would have been worried about you all the time."
Lord Chen felt deeply moved. Who could have thought that Lord Zhou, who was so capable, was also a romantic man? He thought he was good to his wife, but he also had two maids and a concubine!
After a while, someone delivered a note to the door. Zhou Shuren took the note and looked through it. These people were really unwilling to give up. He smiled and said, "I will definitely be there in the evening."
Lord Chen and Lord He looked at each other, and there would definitely be something interesting to watch tomorrow.
At dinner time in the evening, Zhou Shuren did not return home. Chang Lian sent a servant to the yamen and found out that his father had gone to the restaurant. Especially after he knew who invited him, he also encountered men who sent women to the restaurant. Ahem, he never went there every time. He didn't believe that his father couldn't see it, but why would his father go there
Chang Lian's scalp was throbbing. He knew in his heart that his father was not such a person. His father only had eyes for his mother. However, his legs were more honest than his brain. He felt uneasy if he didn't see his mother with his own eyes. He got on the carriage and said, "Let's go to the restaurant."
Changlian imagined all kinds of possibilities on the way, but when he arrived at the door of the restaurant, hey, there was no need to think about it. Dad was standing at the stairs on the second floor with a dark face and scolding, "You said that you donated 20,000 taels of silver to dig ice cellars for Lizhou City, so I personally used my salary to treat you to a meal to thank you. I didn't expect that you would fool me. These two women are the 20,000 taels you donated? Can they dig a dozen ice cellars? Can they prevent drought in Lizhou?"
In order to set a trap, Zhou Shuren paid the bill as soon as he entered the restaurant!
The two merchants in the box were dumbfounded. They hadn't said a word, but Mr. Zhou overturned the table as soon as he entered the room, then opened the door and scolded them. That's not right. When did they say they would donate silver? And 20,000 taels of silver
Zhou Shuren's face turned red with anger. "I am a farmer and scholar. My wife and I have been through wars and famines. She gave birth to my children and supported me in the imperial examination. Without my wife, I would not be where I am today. I swear that I only love my wife. You are trying to frame me for breaking my promise and breaking my oath under the guise of donating money. You are really going too far."
Zhou Shuren already had a very high reputation among the people. The people in the city gave him a thumbs up when they mentioned him. There were many people eating in the restaurant at this time, and Zhou Shuren suggested digging an ice cellar to store ice to prevent drought, so the people eating at the restaurant were even more excited.
The merchants in the box were frightened by the angry voice. They had thought that Lord Zhou would reject the woman, but they did not expect that Lord Zhou would not even give them a chance to speak and just start to trick them.
They wanted to explain, but what was the point of explaining? People in Lizhou City believed that Lord Chen lied, but they would never believe that Lord Zhou would lie!
Zhou Shuren was furious, and with his back to the people, he whispered, "Twenty thousand taels, see you at the government office tomorrow, or the team the emperor has rewarded will be here."
He met the official who had reported the news in advance this afternoon.
The two businessmen were dumbfounded. This was a blatant scam!
Zhou Shuren narrowed his eyes, "Don't dare to send a woman next time."
You can figure out the rest yourself.
The two businessmen were silent. They had been badly cheated before they even opened their mouths today. The man was really ruthless. They knew that it was not just a matter of losing money.
Zhou Shuren is very sensible. He is different now than when he first came to Lizhou City. His ability has been proven, the emperor will protect him, and the snobbish people behind the two men will not turn against him for two merchants.
The two people in the box looked at each other. They knew in their hearts that the silver must be donated. This time, not only did they have to donate the silver, but they also had to fulfill the instructions from above.
Seeing the two nod, Zhou Shuren turned around and said, "Everyone, be quiet. I misheard just now. The two women just now were their maids. It's all my fault that I didn't hear clearly. Everyone, please disperse. The donations will be delivered to the government office tomorrow."
Zhou Shuren curled his eyes, he achieved multiple goals at one stroke. No one would send him women in the future, and he also told the emperor his weakness. He also got money for free. This time, Lord Chen didn't have to worry about money. Zhou Shuren felt that this trip was worth it.
Zhou Shuren went downstairs and saw Chang Lian. He narrowed his eyes and frightened Chang Lian so much that he almost fell to his knees. He knew his father very well. It was obvious that the old man had directed and acted this out himself. Once the old man made a move, he could only admire him. "Dad, the food at home is ready."
It was rare for Zhou Shuren to smile at Chang Lian. Zhu Lan loved this boy very much. He even came to check on him for Zhu Lan. "Yeah."
Chang Lian said to Fen Mo beside him: "Did the old man smile at me just now?"
Woo woo, I want to cry!