In the evening, Zhou Shuren came back staggeringly. He didn't even have dinner. He just changed his clothes and went to bed. He was really tired. He started snoring as soon as he lay down. Zhou Shuren never snores when he sleeps. Zhulan fanned Zhou Shuren, feeling so distressed.
Zhou Shuren woke up hungry at dawn. When he opened his eyes, he saw that his youngest son was awake. This kid seldom cried and was a very well-behaved child. He didn't make a fuss even when he woke up. He looked around with his eyes open, but his vision was not very far and he didn't know what he was looking at.
Zhou Shuren held his son's hand. The boy looked different every day and had gained a lot of weight. "Son, I'm your father."
The little guy heard the noise and started crying loudly. He was fine before, but now there was someone around and he could cry.
Zhulan woke up immediately after hearing the crying, reached out her hand to touch the wet thing, sat up and squinted her eyes and said, "Bring me some new ones."
Zhou Shuren got off the bed and came back quickly, "Let me do it, you put on your clothes first."
Zhulan yawned, "Okay."
When Mrs. Song came in, she saw the master changing the baby's diaper. He was used to it.
At breakfast, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren ate together. They liked to chat while eating. Zhulan said, "The matchmaker will go to Wang's house today."
Zhou Shuren nodded to show that he understood, and then asked: "How much do you plan to give as a betrothal gift?"
Zhulan sipped her porridge and said, "I calculated that the cash would be about 10,000 taels."
Zhulan made a plan. Since Tao would reply to her letter today, she would not have to wait for the horoscope to match her horoscope. She could go to the jewelry shop to order jewelry tomorrow. After all, fabrics and cash would be the easiest things to prepare.
Zhou Shuren said, "If you need anything, tell me and I'll find a way."
This time it’s the county lord, and she’s keeping an eye on the Zhou family, so the Zhou family has to make more thorough preparations for themselves.
Zhulan knew that the two maritime departments had seized a lot of things, and most of the seized things were resold, and the price was cheaper than on the market. "You don't want to get something from the warehouse, do you?"
Zhou Shuren tapped Zhulan's forehead and said, "What are you thinking about? Forget it. I really need something. I'm going to find someone to buy it from a merchant."
Although he was very interested in the Navy’s warehouse, unfortunately he couldn’t touch it because the emperor was watching it.
When Zhulan saw Mrs. Song coming back, she shut her mouth. The precious fruits that the second brother got last time came from the warehouse. The navy really had a lot of money.
After breakfast, Zhou Shuren went to the yamen, and Zhulan waited for news at home.
At Wang's residence, Mrs. Tao welcomed Mrs. Xue in. Mrs. Tao did not pretend to be ignorant. "So Lady Yang found my sister. I was wondering who Lady Yang would find!"
When Xue heard this, she smiled and said, "It seems that I am just here to go through the motions."
Tao smiled and said, "Sister, please sit down."
Mrs. Tao knew what was going on, so she spoke more directly, "The Zhou family is still waiting for my reply. Do you think this matter can be settled today? I'll come with my horoscopes next time to compare them. What do you think, sister?"
Just as Tao was about to agree, she saw the hem of her skirt exposed at the door. She was speechless. This girl was really anxious. After hearing that Xue and the official media had come to the door, she kept telling her not to make things difficult. She even eavesdropped. In order not to embarrass the adults, Tao agreed quickly, "Then I'll trouble you, sister."
Xue glanced at the useless official media and saw the hem of her skirt out of the corner of her eye. She thought it must be the county princess. No one else would dare to be so bold. Most people could not afford such a daughter-in-law.
Xue's eyebrows twitched. The fourth young master of the Zhou family was someone that anyone could afford. Why did she inexplicably feel that these two people were quite a match
Xue didn't sit for long, the task was successfully completed, and he stood up and said goodbye.
After Mrs. Tao waited for the matchmaker to leave, she saw Su Xuan coming in with a red face. Mrs. Tao said, "Shameless."
But I felt very sad in my heart. What girl doesn't want to get married? Xuanxuan is such a miserable child.
Xue took the official matchmaker to Wang's house, and then to Zhou's house. Everyone knew about this move. The Zhou family wanted to arrange a marriage for Mr. Zhou Si, and the Wang family's daughter had been engaged long ago. It was easy to guess who the marriage was going to be. It was Princess Anhe, who lived in Wang's house most of the time.
Zhulan was very happy. The smoother the marriage went, the better. She meant that the necessary procedures should be completed as soon as possible. After the horoscopes matched, they could choose a date to send the betrothal gifts and finalize the wedding date. There was no need to get engaged to avoid any further complications.
Qi from the Ran Mansion was unwilling to accept this, but there was nothing she could do. Her master was a little intimidated by Mr. Zhou's temper, and she also didn't want her daughter to worry about him all her life. After hearing the news, she quickly let go of her unwillingness and instead waited for the Min family to take action. Based on her understanding of Liu, Liu would definitely take action.
The ministers in the yamen had not yet figured out what the memorial Zhou Shuren had written was about and why there was no response when it was sent to the capital, but they were stunned by the Zhou family's proposal of marriage to the county princess. The county princess was eighteen years old, had a bad reputation, and was an orphan, so why did the Zhou family fall for the county princess
Lord Wang looked very happy, but Lord Bai immediately said, "It depends on the horoscope. It's these horoscopes."
Lord Wang narrowed his eyes. Lord Bai relied on Lord Min. "It's not up to Lord Bai to worry about this. Lord Bai should worry more about his own daughter so that she won't be unable to find a husband because of her shaking hands."
Zhou Shuren, “… .”
Wow, I just realized today that Lord Wang has a poisonous tongue.
Mr. Bai was furious, "You, you are so evil-minded."
If this word got out, it would be difficult for his daughter to marry into a good family. Why didn't he realize that Lord Wang was so capable before? He couldn't help but secretly glare at Lord Zhou. He learned all this from Lord Zhou.
Zhou Shuren, “… .”
Don’t think he didn’t see it, he has very good eyesight!
Lord Wang rolled his eyes and said, "Don't be afraid to say it if you did it," while stroking his chin. "No wonder Lord Zhou likes to laugh. It is indeed more infuriating to laugh and confront people."