Zhulan heard footsteps and saw Changzhi rushing into the hall. Zhulan was afraid that Changzhi would fall, so she hurriedly said, "Walk slowly and watch your step."
Changzhi heard his mother's gentle voice and slowed down his pace. He looked at her carefully with a smile on his face. He was glad that his mother was safe. He said apologetically, "Mom, I remember you gave birth. I calculated the date, but I was delayed. Mom, I'm sorry I couldn't come back to accompany you."
Zhulan's eyes were soft. This child was just ignorant of household affairs, but he still cared about his family. She waved her hand and said, "Come here, let me take a good look at you."
Changzhi's face turned red. He was really not good at expressing himself. "Mom."
Zhulan held Changzhi's arm and said, "You have lost a lot of weight and become taller. In the blink of an eye, Changzhi has grown up."
Changzhi's face turned even redder, and his master's teasing rang in his ears, saying that he should get engaged, "Mom."
Zhulan rarely saw Changzhi being shy. He was indeed old enough. "It seems like it's time for him to get engaged."
Changzhi didn't know where to put his hands and feet. The master's teasing was different from his mother's. His mother was the one who could make the decision. He waved his hands and said, "Mom, I'm still young."
Zhulan stroked Changzhi's hair. This kid has really grown a lot in more than a year. He is almost as tall as Zhou Shuren. "Son, don't even think about escaping now that you're back."
If you don't decide now, it will cause more trouble in the future, so it's better to decide early.
Chang Zhi, "... ... Or, should I leave again?"
Zhulan: "... Hehe."
Changzhi closed his mouth, feeling that he would be beaten if he opened his mouth.
Zhulan looked at Changzhi, who was no longer in a state of panic this time. She was rather puzzled, "You came back by yourself?"
Changzhi couldn't quite keep up with his mother's words, so he replied honestly, "Yeah."
Zhulan stood up and walked around Changzhi twice. Her clothes were clean and she didn't look like she was in a hurry. "I think I should increase Qimo's monthly salary."
Changzhi reacted, his face a little unnatural, "Mom, I brought you a gift."
Zhulan became interested. This was the first time this kid had brought back a gift. "Show it to me."
Changzhi called Qimo, who came in holding the box. Changzhi placed it on the table as if presenting a treasure, "Mom, this is the fan I bought for you. Do you like it?"
Zhulan liked the double-sided embroidery on the round fan, and the jade handle, which felt cold to the touch. She looked at Changzhi in confusion, "Did you really choose this?"
It doesn't look like that at all. It's weird enough that she brought a gift, and she chose such a lovely gift.
Chang Zhi uttered an "ah" with an unnatural expression, "Mom, don't ask me anymore. I'm tired. I'm going back to the yard to wash up first."
This time Zhulan was stunned and watched Changzhi run away. When she came to her senses, Qimo had followed him.
Zhulan turned around and said to Mrs. Song, "What's wrong with this child?"
She asked why he ran away as if his tail had been stepped on.
Mrs. Song smiled and said, "Does the fourth young master have a girl in mind?"
Zhulan widened her eyes in surprise. She was really shocked. In her opinion, it was difficult for this boy to like a girl on his own initiative.
However, Changzhi became shy when he talked about the engagement. Zhulan touched her chin and thought, what kind of girl is so awesome and proactive
Zhulan needs to slow down. Although the atmosphere in this dynasty is acceptable, few women take the initiative. She wants to leave a mark in Changzhi's heart. It takes a lot of initiative and courage. Looking at the fan in her hand, she can help Changzhi choose a gift, which shows that she has vision and her family background must be good.
Zhulan curled the corners of her mouth. She was still worried, but now she felt much better. She actually had a good impression of Miss Ran San, but it was a pity that the Ran family was too deeply involved with the third prince. For the sake of the Zhou family, even if she recognized Qi as her mother, she would not choose her.
She even thought about lowering the standards and arranging a marriage for Chang Zhi. Now is not the time for Chang Lian to get married in the Zhou family, and the Zhou family now has the ability to refuse. Although it is a bit troublesome, Zhulan still hopes that each of her children can find someone to accompany them for the rest of their lives.
Chang Zhi returned home, and the news spread immediately, along with Chang Zhi's portrait. Chang Zhi was not bad. He was considered tall in ancient times, a young scholar, and had a famous teacher. His father was also very capable. Although he had many shortcomings, he could be considered a good candidate for a son-in-law.
Some people were happy when Changzhi came back, while others wanted to cry. Mingteng and Mingrui were both sniffling and didn't dare to do anything naughty, for fear of being caught by Changzhi.
Changzhi came back and the family had dinner together in the evening.
Chang Lian sat next to Chang Zhi, looking very proud, "You are going to be an uncle."
Changzhi, "... Third brother, I have been an uncle for many years."
Chang Lian grinned, "I was wrong. What I meant was that I'm going to be a father, and you're going to be an uncle."
Zhulan, "... ..."
Chang Lian hasn't gotten over the excitement of being a father yet, and he's already showing off again.
Changzhi blushed and choked on his sip of wine, "Ahem."
Chang Lian looked at Chang Zhi in surprise. Has his silly brother finally come to his senses? He had always thought that if this boy's mother didn't arrange a marriage for him, he would end up alone. Chang Lian lowered his voice and asked, "You're running around everywhere. Have you fallen in love with some girl?"
Changzhi was furious. "I don't understand what you are saying."
Boss Zhou Changli was very happy. It was the first time he saw his younger brother, no, the fourth brother, with so many expressions on his face. "Does he not understand, or is he pretending to be confused?"
Zhulan sat with Zhou Shuren this time. They looked at each other and looked at Changzhi with interest.
Chang Zhi pursed his lips, "Brother, you should pay more attention to your son when you have time. Ming Teng has not made any progress when I was away. Brother, you are too careless as a father. No wonder Ming Teng is not afraid of you at all. You don't want Ming Teng to be like you, do you?"
Boss Zhou, "..."
It hurts, it's too much!