Zhulan patted her daughter's shoulder, and the girl leaned against her when she sat next to her. "You guys are so tired. It's a rare good day, so I'll give you a day off."
Xue Han didn't believe it. Her mother must have some thoughts in mind. However, it was really comfortable not to have to go to class. There were many invitations after the spring day. She was really busy. Thinking of the invitations, "Mom, Yu Shuang is ten years old and Yu Lu is eight years old. They can't keep rejecting the invitations."
Zhulan was also worried. Every time she attended a banquet, she would be around her two granddaughters. "They are really not young anymore."
Su Xuan knew what her mother was worried about. "Mom, if there is an invitation in the future, I will take the two girls with me. I will be more relieved when I see you."
Zhu Lan was relieved about Su Xuan. "Don't worry. I plan to have a formal birthday this year. Let the two girls come to the door formally on my birthday!"
This is more formal. After all, the eldest and second daughters have no future at all. If she takes the two granddaughters out now, they will be looked down upon even if Zhou Shuren is there. She will formally introduce them to everyone on her birthday, so that the two granddaughters will suffer less gossip in the future.
Su Xuan smiled and said, "Mom should have a formal birthday celebration."
Zhulan thought to herself that she really didn't want to celebrate the festival. It would be better to celebrate it quietly at home than in such a mess. But that wasn't possible. This year, not only did she have to celebrate the festival, but Zhou Shuren also had to celebrate the festival.
Mrs. Li remembered her mother-in-law’s birthday. It was in August, which was still half a year away. But she was still worried. Her mother-in-law had everything she needed, so what gift should she give her
In the yamen, Zhou Shuren took the letter from the capital. It was given to him by Jiang Ming. Zhou Shuren glanced at it and his eyes became a little cold. Jiang Ming's hand was a bit too long. What did he mean by someone came to visit him? He threw away the letter and thought of the news sent by Deng Xiucai yesterday. Jiang Ming not only had contact with the third prince, but also with the second prince.
Zhou Shuren called Jinyan, "Go back home. If anyone with the surname Liu comes to visit you in the next two days, please refuse."
Jinyan, "Yes."
Zhou Shuren and the others tore up the letter after Jin Yan left. Jiang Ming was playing with fire. The emperor's sons, except for the fake fifth prince, the remaining four were really the emperor's biological sons, and none of them was simple. Last time when they had dinner, he was also observing the princes. Ha, if you underestimate anyone, you will end up in death. Jiang Ming even dared to provoke the two of them. He didn't even have the courage to do so.
At Zhou's residence, Zhulan saw Su Xuan's maid coming back, and stood up and said, "It's getting late, I'll go back and rest."
Su Xuan also stood up and said, "I'm going home too, sister-in-law, shall we go together?"
Li looked at her mother-in-law, then at Su Xuan, and said with a smile, "Okay."
Xue Han was about to leave. Zhu Lan pressed her daughter's shoulder, then signaled Liu Ya to carry Chang Zhong back.
Xue Han sat still, watching the third brother and his companions walking into the garden from the corner of her eye, "Ah, the scenery is so beautiful today."
Wu Ning looked at Xue Han speechlessly and sighed, then tapped her forehead. "It's cool by the lake. We've been sitting here for a while. Let's go back!"
Xue Han curled her eyes and said, "Okay."
Wu Ning was puzzled. Why did she feel that Xue Han was so happy? After following Xue Han out of the pavilion, she understood and held the fan in her hand tightly.
Xue Han had already bowed and greeted, "Third brother, fourth brother, Mr. He."
Wu Ning took a deep breath. What else did she not understand? Thinking of her brother's letter, her cheeks flushed slightly. "Third brother, fourth brother, Mr. He."
Chang Lian and Chang Zhi looked at each other, and Chang Lian smiled, "You are also in the yard."
Xue Han answered, "The weather is nice today, let's go out and enjoy the scenery."
Changzhi, "The scenery is indeed beautiful."
Xue Han wanted to laugh. Fourth brother had grown a lot after being disciplined by their father. He even had something else to say. "Third brother, is this what fourth brother said?"
Chang Lian curled his lips, "Dad's education has paid off."
Chang Zhi gritted his teeth. In the past six months, his brothers and sisters have never missed any opportunity to tease him. Very good, "Third brother, I will tell Dad that he is very jealous of me. Can you please treat me equally?"
Chang Lian, “… . . . .”
Not good, not good at all. Why does he feel that Chang Zhi was cuter before? He seems to be more lethal now!
He Shu couldn't help but clench his hands behind his back. He knew Miss Wu. Miss Wu would most likely become his wife. He had always wondered what kind of girl she would be. It was just a chance meeting. Now he saw her. He had a good memory. It turned out to be her. He clenched his fists nervously. Was this fate
Wu Ning felt embarrassed by being stared at. How could Mr. He's eyes be so blunt when he was reading a book of sages? He hurriedly pulled Xue Han's sleeve and said, "We should go back."
Chang Lian said, "It's a rare sight to see such a beautiful view. It's been a while since I've tested my sisters' knowledge. How about we go around the garden together today?"
Xue Han spoke before Wu Ning, "Okay, that's great, I also have something I don't understand to ask brother."
Changzhi interrupted, "When it comes to knowledge, I dare say I am number one, but my third brother is far behind. Sister, you should ask me!"
Xue Han said quietly, "Fourth brother, you are number one, but where is dad? Where did you put him?"
Chang Lian sneered, "Old Four doesn't take Dad seriously!"
Changzhi, “… … ..”
So, everyone in his family is good at talking, and he was crushed!
Wu Ning couldn't help but burst out laughing. Every time she watched the Zhou brothers and sisters bickering with each other up close, it was so much fun!
There was smile in He Shu's eyes too. It was great to have so many brothers and sisters. His gaze could not help but fall on Miss Wu. It was better for women to smile more. The bright sunshine and the bright smile seemed as if the sunshine had taken root in his eyes.
Xue Han turned around and looked at Wu Ning, then looked at He Shu. These two people are such a good match. They have similar temperaments and are both gentle people!
In the main courtyard, after Zhulan knew that He Shu had left, she asked Mrs. Song, "How are Wu Ning and He Shu getting along?"
Mrs. Song smiled and said, "Although the two of them didn't say anything, I noticed that Mr. He's eyes were always on Miss Wu."
Zhulan was relieved, "That's good."
Mrs. Song continued, "Mr. He is not young anymore, and Miss Wu is fourteen. I wonder if the Wu family has prepared Miss Wu's dowry."
Zhulan paused. Wu Ning was different from Xue Han. She had no reason to stay any longer. After He Shu passed the examination for the scholar, he would continue to take the examination for the juren. The He family must want He Shu to get married earlier.
Zhulan didn't know how much dowry Wu Ming had prepared for Wu Ning, but based on Wu Ming's situation, as he had to support two younger brothers and send expensive gifts to the Zhou Mansion every year, Wu Ming's family would not be very wealthy.
Zhu Lan pressed her eyebrows and said, "The Zhou family will prepare a dowry for Wu Ning."
To be honest, she knew that Wu Ning had been saving money, but she didn't know how much money this girl had.
Yes, He Shu still has a younger brother to raise, and Zhulan feels that she really has to worry about him endlessly.
In the government office, Zhou Shuren looked at Yao Zheyu and asked, "What happened today that brought the Crown Prince here?"
To be honest, he hadn't seen Yao Zheyu for some time.