Shen Yile's eyes were filled with joy. She just wanted to go back and stay for a few days, but she didn't expect the queen to be so kind to her. "Thank you, Queen."
The Queen continued, "This is the first and last time. I will not interfere too much in the future."
The smile on Shen Yile's face froze. She had not been summoned today and had rushed into the palace rashly, which had displeased the Queen. She panicked for a moment. After all, she was not a member of the royal family. She was more aware of her identity and had restrained herself from being complacent. "Yes."
The Queen was also doing this for Shen Yile's own good, to prevent the child from becoming more and more out of control. Now that she knows who she is, she can restrain herself, lest she lose her temper with Prince Yao.
In Jinzhou City, Chang Lian didn't expect to see Third Master Ning again. It seemed like he was blocking him on purpose, so he hurried forward, "Third Master Ning."
Ning San has a title, Marquis, Ning Marquis, even if he recovers his status, he doesn't have to fight with his second brother, "It seems that you know me."
"Yes, Lord Ning."
Ning Xu smiled and said, "My status is not suitable for going to Zhou Mansion. Let's go. You were the one who paid last time. Today, I will treat you."
Chang Lian's legs felt a little shaky, he was so excited, luck, this was the luck his father was talking about, he thought his luck was gone, but it turned out to be back, "Yes."
The restaurant is still the same restaurant as last time, but its identity has changed, and Chang Lian is not as comfortable as last time.
Ning Xu did not mention his poison. It was better for him to know about this unexpected favor. It would not be good for anyone if he told others. "Are you sure you can go to Beijing next year?"
Chang Lian said respectfully: "Dad said that as long as we try our best, no one can be sure of the outcome."
Ning Xu wanted to meet Lord Zhou, but unfortunately, he had changed back to his original identity and was no longer suitable to meet Lord Zhou. He could only meet Zhou Changlian once and would not be able to see him more often in the future.
In the afternoon, Zhulan heard what Changlian said, "I specially invited you to dinner, and then left?"
Chang Lian was also puzzled, "Yes, he left after eating."
Zhu Lan couldn't understand, "But Lord Ning is a man who keeps his promises. He broke his promise last time, but he made up for it this time?"
Chang Lian racked his brains but couldn't figure it out, but he said in a cheerful tone, "Mother, has my son caught the eye of Lord Ning?"
Although he had never heard his father analyze the prince, he had his own judgment. He felt that the prince was very stable. As long as the prince ascended the throne, the Ning Mansion would be stable!
Zhulan hadn't seen Chang Lian so happy for a long time, and she didn't intend to criticize him, "That should be it."
Chang Lian clenched his hands, he seemed to see a bright future. This time it was not brought to him by his father, but all depended on himself, and the meaning was different.
The next day, inside the government office, Zhou Shuren looked at Wang Ju who was wandering at the door and said, "If you have something to say, come in and tell me. If you don't have anything to say, don't hang around in front of my door."
Wang Ju walked in and said, "Sir, it's so cold outside, why are you still opening the door?"
If the door wasn't open, I wouldn't know he was hanging around outside.
Zhou Shuren, "The doors and windows are blocked tightly. I'm afraid I'll suffocate to death."
There was a charcoal brazier burning in the room, which scared him. Even though the room was a little cold, he would keep the room ventilated.
Wang Ju pulled a chair over and sat down. "Sir, do you know Lord Ning?"
Zhou Shuren knew that Lord Ning and Chang Lian had dinner together and he couldn't hide it. "I don't know Lord Ning."
Wang Ju's eyes were full of curiosity. "Your Excellency doesn't know him, but I heard that Lord Ning is familiar with the third young master of the mansion."
We dined at the same restaurant both times, it was so obvious.
Zhou Shuren looked at Wang Ju. Wang Ju dared to ask because of their close relationship. People outside didn't know how to guess. Zhou Shuren told her what happened, "That's what happened."
Wang Ju's eyes were filled with envy, "Chang Lian is really lucky."
Luck is also a kind of strength. Why doesn’t his son have this luck
Because of Zhou Shuren's explanation, and since Lord Ning never came to Jinzhou again, no one was bothered by it anymore.
Zhulan also breathed a sigh of relief. God knows how many people visited her these days, asking her questions in various ways, which really racked her brains.
Zhulan counted the days, "It's almost the New Year again."
Mrs. Song, "Yes, another year has passed."
Zhulan looked at the time and said, "Master Shi will be here soon."
"It should be soon."
Zhulan sighed. Shi Qing should have come earlier, but unfortunately because of the incident with Lord Ning, Shi Qing did not come back and had to wait until the heat died down.
In the afternoon, Shi Qing arrived. Not only did he show up in person, he also brought New Year gifts.
Zhulan looked at the list of New Year gifts and said to Mrs. Song, "It's time for the New Year gifts from the mansion to be sent back home."
Mrs. Song said, "If there had been no delay, it would have arrived a few days ago."
Although there was no snowstorm in other places, the snow was heavy and the roads were not easy to walk on.
In Zhoujia Village, Xuemei sorted out the New Year gifts that arrived the day before. This year, there were extra items for her youngest son, so she had to sort out several boxes.
Jiang Sheng lamented, "We don't pay much tribute to our parents-in-law, but they subsidize us every year."
Xuemei said, "Mom and Dad are worried about us and our children. These two boxes are from Chang Lian's wife to the Jiang family. You and Jiang Du can take a rest today and we will deliver them to them later."
Jiang Sheng thought of the clan school. "The children of the Dong family came to study at the clan school. I accepted a few of them because of my sister-in-law's face. But they bullied Muchen a lot in the clan school. I shouldn't have mentioned it, but Muchen is a really good kid. When you write to mother, mention it and ask my sister-in-law to write back to the Dong family and ask them to be more restrained."
Xuemei knew clearly that her husband not only liked Muchen, but also didn't like the family school being in chaos because of the Dong family's children. "I'll mention it in my reply."
At the Jiang residence, Jiang Ming limped and reached out to help, but Jiang Sheng dodged. "Don't look at me as a scholar. I'm quite strong. I worked in the fields a lot in the early years. Leave this to Jiang Du and me."
Although the son is thin, he is strong. When he goes to his father-in-law's house, he also exercises with the father-in-law. He has never stopped since he came back. The son admires his father-in-law the most. His father-in-law said that a good body is the capital, and the son always remembers it.
Jiang Ming was very embarrassed, "Please send it in person. We should have gone to pick it up."
Jiang Sheng, "We are all relatives, it's too formal."
Jiang Ming felt very upset. After he got into trouble, his eldest daughter never came to visit him. She only sent someone to deliver some things. He knew that his eldest daughter also had difficulties. He did not blame her, but was afraid of comparison. The Jiang family helped them a lot, and his son was not bullied because of Jiang Sheng's protection. "Thank you."
Jiang Sheng sighed in his heart, and at the same time felt that he was right to teach honestly.
Time flew by and it was New Year's Eve. This year, the Zhou family had new members and the population was growing more and more prosperous.
Zhulan looked at her grandchildren with a smile on her face. Some of the little ones were playing tag with their eyes blindfolded in the house!
Su Xuan was sitting on a chair while pregnant with twins. "Mom, look at how smart Yudie is."
Zhulan looked at Yudie with a smile. The child was well raised. She could speak fluently and could run a few steps without getting out of breath. The little girl was indeed smart and knew how to use her height to hide.
After a while of crazy noise in the room, Zhou Shuren came in. Li was very good at reading her father-in-law's expression, "Mom, I'll go to the kitchen to make some snacks."
After saying this, he pulled his daughter up and left.
Then they all left one after another, and finally it was Su Xuan. Zhu Lan looked at Su Xuan's belly and felt nervous, "You better be careful."
Su Xuan touched her belly and said, "Mom, I know."