After returning to the mansion, Changzhong was tired, so Mrs. Song took him to take a nap. Zhulan looked at Rongchuan who didn't take a rest, "But do you have something to tell me?"
Rong Chuan said, "Aunt, Lord Ning has been staring at me today."
When he calmed down, he thought more and recalled that Lord Ning looked at him in shock and then hid it, but he found it very strange.
Zhulan was startled. She was indeed frightened. She went there a little late and didn't notice anything. Lord Ning was also a master at hiding. She didn't notice anything at all. "How does he look at you?"
Rongchuan recalled, "I felt shocked, surprised, and very complicated. I was distracted for a long time."
Otherwise it wouldn't scare him.
Zhulan's heart was beating fast. She looked at Rongchuan's face. It could only be Rongchuan's face that could shock Lord Ning. So Rongchuan must look like someone, and Lord Ning must know him. Thinking of Rongchuan's life experience, her throat became dry. "You guessed it, too."
Rong Chuan responded softly. He was thinking more about himself, "Aunt, is this Lord Ning the one that my third brother knows?"
Zhulan nodded, "Yes, that's him."
Rongchuan felt that there was nothing more to ask.
Zhulan wanted to ask, "What do you think?"
This is Rongchuan's life experience, and the choice is up to Rongchuan himself.
Rongchuan felt very complicated. It would be a lie to say that he was not curious about his life experience. Even if he let things take their course, he still wanted to know what his life experience was.
But he was also afraid. He was afraid that he had a bad background, that he was born a bastard, that he would be involved in a conflict of interest, that he would not be able to return to the Zhou family, and even more afraid that his marriage with Xue Han would encounter setbacks.
Zhulan took one look at Rongchuan's expression and thought, well, it's hard for this kid. "Since you haven't made up your mind, then don't think about it. Let everything take its course."
Rong Chuan smiled. Lord Ning would definitely investigate. Never mind. Just like what my aunt said, let everything take its course. Since I can't avoid it, I'll just keep a calm mind. "Okay."
Zhulan waited for Rongchuan to leave. She wanted to write a letter to Zhou Shuren. This was a big deal. She tried to comfort Rongchuan but she felt more and more uneasy in her heart. She felt that the matter was a little serious. She decided to write a letter to Zhou Shuren to analyze it. She tried her best to suppress her guess and wrote the letter quickly and asked someone to send it back by express. After the letter was sent, Zhulan felt that she had no strength left, as if a storm was about to come.
At Ninghou Mansion, Ning Xu got all the information in his hands. When he saw Zhou Shuren, he was stunned. It was the first time in so many years. He never expected that he would be related to Zhou Shuren. He had already investigated the news in Zhou Shuren's mansion, but now he felt different. Zhang Rongchuan, who was ignored last time, was the focus this time.
Zhang Rongchuan is a juren who will take part in the imperial examination this year. He is seventeen years old and an adopted husband of Zhou Shuren's family. He has been in the Zhou family for seven years and is engaged to the youngest daughter of the Zhou family. Although he is an adopted husband, Zhou Shuren raises him as his own son. The expenses in the Zhou Mansion are the same as those of the third son of the Zhou family. Zhou Shuren has never been partial to him and has educated him very carefully.
Ning Xu felt deeply moved. It was indeed a thoughtful act. A 17-year-old juren was already remarkable. Zhou Shuren's third son would be 21 years old this year. Recalling his elegant dress, he was obviously a well-educated young man. He did not look timid at all as a dependent.
Ning Xu recalled Zhang Rongchuan's appearance. The truth was, his memory was long gone, but he still remembered his eldest brother's appearance. He was 80% similar. Among the children of the Ning family, the eldest brother looked the most like his father, and the second brother also looked a little like him. He and his sister looked more like their mother.
My father seldom sees my second brother, and my second brother seldom goes to my father either, simply because my eldest brother is the family's deepest pain, the most outstanding son in the Ning Mansion, and my father's pride. My father has invested all his efforts in my eldest brother.
None of the grandchildren in the Ning family now look like their father. Ning Xu pressed his brow, so he wanted to investigate. If Zhou Shuren was not involved, he would definitely think it was a conspiracy. But Zhou Shuren was valued by the emperor, and he had investigated it carefully, so there was no conspiracy, only coincidence.
It was just a coincidence, but this child looked too much like a member of the Ning family. He had to investigate it carefully.
At night, at Zhou's residence in Jinzhou, Zhou Shuren read Zhulan's letter word by word. Zhou Shuren was surprised for a moment, and then he understood the subconscious meaning of Zhulan's words. Zhulan focused on Rongchuan's age, and wrote seventeen twice in the letter. Zhou Shuren was speechless. Zhulan said in the letter that she didn't dare to guess higher, but she had already guessed it subconsciously, and the age was too obvious.
Zhou Shuren closed his eyes and recalled carefully. They really didn't look alike, but Rongchuan's age, the fact that Rongchuan was born in the capital, and that he was rescued by Zhang Datie by accident, made it difficult for him not to think too much. His entire brain nerves ached.
He was thinking that he and Zhulan would try their best to hide and would definitely not fall into the trap, but what happened was, if his guess was true, they were the ones who had been in the trap the whole time. Shouldn't he be thankful that he took the imperial examination to climb up, otherwise he would be too weak and would be manipulated!
Today Zhou Shuren didn't want to go to the study room. He just fell on the kang and wanted to have a good sleep.
In the study, Changzhi and his friends waited for a long time but their father didn't show up. Changzhi sent a servant to ask about it, but the servant came back soon and said, "The master of the house won't come today, so let's go back."
Changzhi did not doubt that he had heard it wrong, and then asked, "But what's the matter?"
The servant lowered his head and said, "I don't know either."
This is the servant from the study. Chang Zhi gestured for him to go down. His father must have something to do. It's a rare day off, so Chang Zhi wants to go back to accompany his wife.
Chang Zhi turned around and was about to go out, but after taking two steps he looked back and realized that his elder and second brothers had not moved. He soon realized that the two wanted him to go first. If his father changed his mind, he would be the first to go, and he would have to take care of anything that happened.
Changzhi stood at the door and did not move. "I just realized today how much my two brothers love reading. I feel a little sorry for my elder and second brothers if I leave now. In this case, I only need to write the article ten times. It's not much."
Boss Zhou, “… .”
Zhou Laoer, "... ..."
Mingteng and his children shrank their necks, thinking that their fourth uncle was really scary.
Boss Zhou looked at the article that Chang Zhi opened and almost couldn't catch his breath. This was the longest article he had taught during this period. "Chang Zhi."
Changzhi interrupted his elder brother and said, "Brother, you don't have to say anything. I understand everything."
Boss Zhou wanted to curse, "You."
Chang Zhi said quietly, "Brother, Dad said that elders should set an example for the younger generations, so you should think carefully before you speak."
Boss Zhou held back his words and gritted his teeth, "You are so cruel."
Zhou Laoer also laughed angrily, "Changzhi, don't let your brother get you into trouble in the future. Think about it carefully."
Chang Zhi put down the book in his hand and kept smiling, "Second brother, I won't mention my father. We have the same father, there is nothing to compare. Let's talk about my wife, my wife, the county lady."
I have the ability and the money, but I'm sorry, brother, it's difficult for you to get it.
Zhou Laoer, "..."
Boss Zhou, "..."