Zhulan hugged her son and was about to ride in a carriage for a while. Fortunately, the carriage was swaying, but fortunately it was covered with quilts, so it was not particularly bumpy. She had just left the city, and Zhulan was already thinking about Zhou Shuren.
At noon, Zhulan arrived in the capital. After entering the capital, Zhulan couldn't help but open the car curtain. It had been a few years since she left the capital, and the capital had changed a lot.
Nowadays, the imperial court's policy on merchants has been relaxing year by year. Some of the more serious places in the past no longer exist. There are many more small traders. Even in the cold winter, the streets are bustling with activity.
Changzhong was awakened by the bustle outside the car. He rubbed his eyes with his chubby little hands, "Mom, have you arrived in the capital?"
Zhulan took her son's hand and said, "Don't rub your eyes with your hands."
With that said, he wiped his son with a handkerchief.
Changzhong sat up and went to look out the car window, but Zhulan stopped him. The child was sweating all over, "Don't look in a hurry. Mom will take you out to play in a few days."
Chang Zhong pouted and became unhappy, and soon became even more disappointed, "Mom, I miss my dad a little bit."
Zhulan hugged her son. The boy also knew that he was going out. It was not like being at home. Zhou Shuren would not be here during the day but would come back at night. "We will go home after a while."
At the Jinzhou government office, Zhou Shuren had no appetite for lunch. He couldn't see his wife when he went home in the evening, and he couldn't see his fat son either.
Master Wang has a particularly good appetite, "Sir, eat, this dish is good."
Zhou Shuren put down his chopsticks and said, "I won't eat."
Mr. Wang heard some news, and he also knew about the letter from the capital yesterday, "Isn't Young Master Zhou really sick on Wednesday?"
Otherwise, Mr. Zhou was absent-minded today, and he always thought that being sick was an excuse.
Zhou Shuren's eyes didn't change. This was because Chang Lian was pretending to be ill. Fortunately, Zhu Lan went to the capital. "My wife has gone to the capital to see Chang Lian this morning. She should arrive in the capital now."
Mr. Wang was stunned, "I'm really sick. The exam is about to start now."
This is because the emperor changed the exam time and postponed it because of the snowstorm last year and the weather this year was extremely cold. Otherwise, according to the practice of previous years, the exam would have been held now. However, even if it was changed, it would only be postponed. Just late in the year.
Zhou Shuren sighed, "Even if I recover from my illness, I still have to take care of myself. I don't know if this kid's body and bones will be able to do it in this weather. There are three big exams. I think when I participated, many people got sick!"
Mr. Wang still has fresh memories of Mr. Zhou's term. Who made the emperor do too many things? "If you miss this year, you will miss the opportunity if you wait three years."
Zhou Shuren drank tea in silence, his mind already far away. He didn't know if his son thought about him. He was so heartless. He even said he would accompany him last night, but he went to the Yamen and his son ignored him!
Mr. Wang also remained silent. Zhou Changlian missed this, which also had an impact on the Zhou family. He understood Mr. Zhou's upset!
In the capital, Zhulan arrived at the gate of Zhou Mansion. Rong Chuan was already waiting at the door. He picked up Chang Zhong and said, "Third brother is resting in the yard. I'll come to auntie."
Zhulan's face was a little haggard. She had recovered a bit. Even if she wasn't bumpy, she was still a little tired. With her son in her arms and her face frozen, she actually looked anxious. "You've been waiting for a long time, this is crucial." At this time, you can’t be sick.”
Rong Chuan has confidence in his body and bones, "Auntie, I am in good health."
"Then be careful."
Rong Chuan felt warm in his heart. In fact, he and his third brother had received a letter from Kuai Ma and knew that their aunt was coming. They were all looking forward to it. When her aunt came, it was like a backbone.
Chang Zhong wore a furry scarf, only his eyes were exposed, "Little future brother-in-law, our home in Beijing is so big."
Rong Chuan almost choked on the wind and coughed several times, "Why did you call me Brother Chuan?"
Chang Zhong chuckled, "No, Sister Zhu's husband is the second brother-in-law. You are considered the younger brother-in-law. Before we get married, you will be the younger future brother-in-law."
Rong Chuan forgot about his shyness and said happily, "You have your own set of principles no matter how talented you are."
Zhulan was helpless with her son. She didn't know if the child was taught too well by her and Zhou Shuren. Even though he was young, he was very sharp-tongued and knew how to act like an elder. The eldest nephew and the youngest niece shouted, Not embarrassed at all.
Chang Zhong shook his furry hat, "Dad said I'm the smartest, and he likes me the most."
Rong Chuan was silent. His uncle did like Chang Zhong the most. He once thought that his uncle was a strict father. Chang Zhong could run and jump. Haha, no one could be a more doting father than his uncle. Fortunately, he did not relax on education, otherwise , he was afraid that a dandy would appear in the Zhou family.
After walking only a few steps, Chang Lian and Dong were waiting in front.
Chang Lian said, "Mother, my son is unfilial by causing you to come to the capital."
Zhulan knew that Chang Lian's illness was fake. She was really worried about it. As long as Chang Lian was fine, "Everything happens for a reason. You can't stop it all on yourself."
Ms. Dong stepped forward and said, "Mom, you've had a hard journey."
"It's not hard, let's go back to the house and talk."
"Why."
The room in the main courtyard was very warm. Zhulan took off her heavy coat, but her body was still very clumsy. "It's a lot to wear, and it's inconvenient to move around."
Chang Lian felt even worse. My mother's body bones were not well maintained and she was very afraid of the cold. "Mom, this is all a bad idea made by my son."
"I think your idea is quite good. It has saved you a lot of trouble. Okay, don't think too much about it and show me what posts there are."
Chang Lian had already prepared, "It's all here."
Zhulan looked at them one by one. Some were invitations from government officials who were taking exams this year, and some were invitations from students from other places. She kept Zhou Shuren's words in mind, "Rewrite the names of the people on these posts." , When I meet Deng Xiucai next year, let him check it out."
If they don't cause trouble, Shen Yang's family will definitely not investigate. As long as they know about the rest, at least they have a good idea.
Fortunately, the posts sent did not come from powerful families.
Changlian went to work, and Zhulan asked, "Where is Yuyi?"
Dong smiled and said, "It's time for nap at this time."
Zhulan, "Yes, yes, look at my memory."
Mrs. Dong took the clothes that Mrs. Song had found and said, "Mom, let me help you change clothes."
Zhulan really didn't enjoy Mrs. Dong personally waiting for her to dress. She felt infinitely emotional that the parents-in-law in ancient times were really the absolute heads of the family, "You don't have to be busy, I can do it myself."
Mrs. Dong didn't insist. She knew that her mother-in-law didn't like other mothers-in-law to have their daughter-in-law serve her, "Mom, then I'll let the girls serve the food."
Zhulan was really hungry, "Okay."
Zhulan changed her clothes but didn't see Chang Zhong coming back. She said with a dark face, "This kid must have gone crazy with the novelty. This kid, Mrs. Song, will call a doctor later."
She thought her son must have caught a cold!