Changzhong was happy, "I knew my nephew was loyal."
He quickly got off the chair and ran to Ming Teng, grabbing Ming Teng's purse!
Ming Teng covered his purse, "Uncle?"
Chang Zhong smiled and said, "We should share the happiness. Look, your uncle's purse only has a few copper coins, which is far less than yours. We should share it together!"
Well, he was not lying, he did have some money in his pocket.
Mingrui laughed, "Uncle is right."
It's right. Ming Teng likes to count money and show off. He has counted it in front of his uncle more than once. His uncle has been eyeing him for a long time!
Ming Teng's eyes widened, this was the money he had saved. It was not easy for him, he had to save it despite his mother's slaps!
Changzhong let go of his hand and said, "It's getting late. I should go back. Dad must be waiting for me to return to the yard!"
Ming Teng, "..."
He was afraid of his grandfather, and he untied his purse tremblingly, then he was angry, "Mingrui, you have more money than me, and you have the nerve to ask for it?"
Changzhong's eyes lit up. This third nephew had never counted money, and his purse was empty, but he actually had more money than the second nephew. "Let's share the happiness!"
Outside the study, Zhou Shuren and Mingyun were standing at the door. Mingyun could imagine the situation inside the study by listening to the sounds and couldn't help but laugh.
Zhou Shuren heard the laughter and said, "You should laugh more."
But don't have a sullen face. It makes him, as a grandfather, feel uncomfortable watching this. He may have come into contact with smiling tigers, and he likes smiling tigers more!
Mingyun was stunned for a moment, then pursed his lips and said, "My grandson is afraid that he can't control Mingteng and the others."
Zhou Shuren patted his grandson on the shoulder and said, "If you trick them a few more times, they will be afraid. Look at your uncle. Ming Teng and Ming Rui must have remembered the lesson from this time."
Although the eldest grandson's cold face is also very effective, he still prefers to do it secretly.
Mingyun: "... ... my grandson has learned it."
In the study, Mingrui and Mingteng's wallets were full, although they didn't have much more money than Mingteng!
Changzhong and Minghui clapped their hands happily, "Minghui, I'm going back to the main courtyard. Shouldn't you go back too?"
Minghui felt that his uncle was the best to him in the world.
Changzhong held Minghui's hand. He was very satisfied that Minghui listened to him.
Zhou Shuren's eyes were full of smiles. His son must have followed his lead. He opened the study door and took his fat son's hand, "Dad is here to pick you up."
His son had just bullied several of his grandchildren, so today he let them off the hook and didn't test their schoolwork.
Changzhong curved his eyes and smiled sweetly, "Dad."
Ming Teng and Ming Rui stood up quickly, "Grandpa."
Mingyun also came in, looked at the smiling grandfather, and smiled. Mingteng and Mingrui were shocked when they saw him. What happened to their eldest brother? Was he going to punish them
The smile in Zhou Shuren's eyes became even more intense, and he pulled his son out of the study. He didn't care about his grandchildren's affairs, no matter what!
Changzhong followed his father happily, shaking his little purse.
Zhou Shuren stopped and untied the small purse, pouring out the silver and money in the purse, leaving only the original money. After collecting the silver, he said, "You are still too young, so much silver is too heavy, Dad will help you keep it first, so that your mother won't find out. Your mother won't allow you to carry so much silver."
Changzhong blinked his eyes. There was nothing wrong with what his father said, but when he saw the money going into his father's pocket, why did he feel something was wrong
Zhou Shuren tied the purse and helped his son save the money, well, save it!
The next day, Zhou Shuren took Mingyun and others to Zhongxiu Academy. They were admitted to the academy smoothly. Mingyun and others were well-educated, and were good at both dictation and interpretation. When faced with questions from the teachers, they could answer fluently.
Zhou Shuren accompanied him to attend a class. Because family background was asked for admission to the academy, and Zhongxiu Academy even required a juren to act as a guarantor, Zhou Shuren had no choice but to keep a low profile.
Fortunately, Zhou Shuren had not yet taken office. His face was too ordinary and he was wearing ordinary clothes, so he did not attract attention. Zhou Shuren declined the dean's personal introduction and still attended a class smoothly.
In the evening, after the grandchildren came back from school and had dinner, Zhou Shuren took them to the study, wanting to teach them more while he was at home for a few days.
Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye it was the day for Zhou Shuren to take office. Zhou Shuren finally put on the official uniform of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
He went to report on the first day of taking office, and the carriage arrived outside the gate of the Ministry of Revenue.
Zhou Shuren twitched his lips when he got off the carriage. There were several people standing outside the office, waiting for him to get off the carriage. They were particularly enthusiastic and kept saying, "Master Zhou, you are finally here."
The right one said, "Sir, please come in quickly, the Minister has been waiting!"
Zhou Shuren stood at the door, touched his hair, and said with a breath: "Please come in!"
Of course, several officials from the Ministry of Revenue noticed Lord Zhou's actions, and their eyes were a little distracted. They thought of Lord Zhong who also touched his hair when he left the Ministry of Revenue!
After Zhou Shuren met several officials from the Ministry of Revenue, he found that in comparison, he had a lot more hair!
Inside the palace, the emperor was in a good mood today. "The Minister of Revenue should bring Zhou Shuren into the palace soon!"
The prince also smiled, "Yes."
The emperor stroked his beard and said, "How slowly the days go by!"
The prince did not think it was slow, he wished it could be even slower. The army was about to return to the capital, but the money for pensions had not yet been paid out!
The Emperor motioned for Eunuch Liu to leave, and when only the Crown Prince was left, he asked, "Have you arranged for someone to buy the house?"
The prince nodded, "It's arranged."
At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren met the Minister of Revenue, Lord Xiao, and said, "Your humble servant greets Lord Shangshu."
Lord Xiao stroked his sparse beard and said, "It is a blessing for the Ministry of Revenue that Lord Zhou can come to the Ministry of Revenue. I have been waiting for you for many days."
Zhou Shuren looked at Lord Xiao. He knew a thing or two about the officials in the Ministry of Revenue. Lord Xiao had been in charge of the purse strings for more than ten years. He was able to hold the position for more than ten years and still maintain it. He must be a close confidant of the emperor. "Your Excellency, I dare not accept your words. It is a great honor for me to be able to work in the Ministry of Revenue!"
Lord Xiao smiled. He didn't care whether Zhou Shuren was telling the truth or not. He took it as the truth anyway. "Our Ministry of Revenue deals with money. I like to be straightforward. The Ministry of Revenue is short of manpower now. It's getting late. I will take you to the palace."
Zhou Shuren looked at Lord Xiao holding a stack of account books. Lord Xiao's back was slightly bent, as if he was holding something heavy. Zhou Shuren examined his hands silently and said, "I will take it."
Master Xiao smiled and said, "Okay."
At the same time, he breathed a sigh of relief. He had not dared to hand in these account books, but had been waiting for Zhou Shuren to take office. Now he could finally hand them in!
Zhou Shuren looked at the account book in his hand, and then at Lord Xiao. As soon as he took the account book, Lord Xiao unbends his back and walks forward with big strides. Zhou Shuren rolls his eyes in his heart.
As the carriage drove towards the palace, Lord Xiao looked at Zhou Shuren who was sitting opposite him and couldn't help but recall what the emperor talked about when he was alone. The emperor really valued Zhou Shuren. If they were in the Ministry of Revenue together in the future, he would let him see what Zhou Shuren was capable of!