Zhu Lan took the warm water Zhou Shuren handed to her and said, "It's a pity that I can only see the baby crawling around, but I can't tell whether it is a boy or a girl."
She was so tired in the dream that she kept chasing but never caught up.
Zhou Shuren sat next to Zhulan, "Still drinking?"
Zhulan shook her head, "I don't want to drink anymore."
Zhou Shuren put down the cup, "Do you hope it's a boy or a girl?"
Zhulan curled her lips, "I like girls very much, but it's a pity that boys were better in ancient times. They can go wherever they like without being bound, but girls can't. To be honest, if I give birth to a girl, I really can't bear to marry her off. It's better to marry a boy into the family."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "I think boys are good too."
He loved his daughter very much and also hoped to have a daughter like Zhulan, but there were too many restrictions on girls in ancient times. Once they got married, it was difficult for them to return to their parents' home. If their daughter was bullied, he and Zhulan would be heartbroken.
Zhulan played with Zhou Shuren's hand, "You have been teaching Shi Qing for a while, how do you feel?"
Zhou Shuren, "What Shi Qing lacks is vision and a sense of the overall situation. I teach him a little bit every day, and he absorbs it very quickly. Why are you asking him all of a sudden?"
"I saw him today and felt that he had changed a lot, so I asked."
Zhou Shuren looked at the time and said, "I'll go to the garden with you."
"I really should clear my head. Let's go!"
Zhou Shuren was afraid that Zhulan would get cold, so he gave her a cloak. The two of them went to the garden. After walking for a while, Zhou Shuren said, "I don't think I've seen Li sticking to you for a long time."
In the past, even when he was on leave, Li dared to get close to Zhulan.
Zhu Lan chuckled, "Ever since you found out I was pregnant, your eyes have been murderous. How dare Li come here?"
Zhou Shuren snorted, "Why wasn't she afraid before? She was just afraid that you would be hurt and she couldn't bear the responsibility, so she didn't dare to come."
Zhulan curled her lips and said, "I am now the protected person of the family. Not to mention Li, even the children dare not come over."
Zhou Shuren was silent for a moment, "Would you feel bored?"
Zhu Lan shook her head, "No, I'm not energetic enough, it's good to sleep without someone to accompany me."
"That's good."
He was really afraid that Zhulan would feel bored. Zhou Shuren held Zhulan's hand. He regretted that he should have agreed when Lord Chen asked him to give up the government office.
This way he can spend more time with Zhulan.
Zhulan and Zhou Shuren were walking and chatting. Zhou Shuren felt that it was getting late, so he helped Zhulan back to the yard through the main gate of the garden.
Chang Lian brought Shi Qing out of his yard and saw his father supporting his mother from behind. He couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth. His parents had such a good relationship. But he felt sick at the thought of having a younger brother or sister, because they were too young.
Chang Lian looked back and saw Shi Qing staring blankly in the direction of his parents. "Come back to your senses. You must be stupid for not having seen my father's gentle look. You will get used to it when you come to my house more often later."
Shi Qing looked at the backs of Lord Zhou and Lord Zhou's wife. He was a little confused. He had heard of Lord Zhou's oath, but he felt that Lord Zhou was scheming. The more he got in touch with him, the more he felt that Lord Zhou was extremely cunning. The more he felt that the love Lord Zhou said was all lies. He did not think that there was love between Lord Zhou and his wife. But after seeing it just now, Shi Qing knew that he was wrong.
Mr. Zhou loves his wife. He has never seen Mr. Zhou smile so gently. His heart and eyes are full of Mrs. Zhou. Is this love
He never believed in love. His father taught him that as long as it has value, everything can be used. He also understood from a young age that profit is paramount. His father liked his mother only for her appearance. His mother was killed by his stepmother. His father knew it but kept silent because his mother could not bring as much benefits as his stepmother.
He was abused as a child, but his father didn't care much. So was he. He plotted to kill his elder brother, but his father didn't say anything because he saw his ability.
He had also seen the wives of officials and many couples, but he had never seen love, only the interests between families.
But today he saw love, and he was a little confused. Is there really love between husband and wife, not interests
Chang Lian took two steps and looked back to see Shi Qing still there. "What are you thinking about? Come back to your senses."
Shi Qing took two quick steps and said, "Master Zhou, isn't Mr. always like this at home?"
Chang Lian laughed. It seemed that his father had frightened his student. "Yes, I told you, my father is at home on leave, and no one ever comes to visit because everyone knows that he will be with my mother. Also, we sons and daughters are like found children. It's ok if we don't see our father smile normally, but once we see him smiling, we will definitely be in trouble. However, our father has not bothered us in the past two years."
Chang Lian looked at Shi Qing, Mr. Shi, the son of a merchant. He didn't want to know how Mr. Shi was favored to become a scholar. He only wanted to know why his father accepted Shi Qing. In his heart, he already regarded Shi Qing as a rival. When he thought of his master's evaluation, he felt uncomfortable. Is he that bad
Chang Lian turned his head away from Shi Qing, took two steps forward and said, "Speaking of which, Dad made an exception for you today. I didn't accompany Mom on this day off, but took you to see my master instead."
Chang Lian paused and said casually, "My father didn't let you become his disciple like he did to Meng Jie. He only let you call him Sir. I'm confused. Why would my father teach you?"
His father is very famous now. Not to mention the real talent and knowledge of the second place, just talk about the reputation in the past two years. More and more people want to become his father's disciples. Someone comes to visit every once in a while. Some have good family backgrounds, some are from prominent families, and some are very talented. His father accepted none of them, so why did he accept the son of a merchant
Shi Qing felt that he had been shocked. Was the Lord Zhou that Chang Lian mentioned the same person as the one he knew? Thinking back to the time when Lord Zhou taught him, Shi Qing couldn't help but touch his sore wrist. His hand was really going to be broken.