Ning Xu had been holding back from seeing Rong Chuan. His father said that Zhou Shuren had just taken office, so the Ningguo Mansion should try not to have any contact with the Zhou Mansion. What a coincidence, "Are you here to see a painting?"
Rong Chuan took another step forward, "Well, the Marquis also has an appointment?"
Ning Xu nodded, "Yes."
Rong Chuan was a little disappointed, but still asked, "How busy is the Marquis recently?"
I haven't seen him for a long time. Ever since I thought Lord Ning was his father, he had never received any care from his father and mother since he was a child. Suddenly he had a father, and he slowly longed for his father's care.
There was surprise in Ning Xu's eyes. Rong Chuan cared about him very much. The joy in his heart almost overflowed. He couldn't help but reached out and touched Rong Chuan's hair. "I've been really busy lately. The army is going back to the court."
He didn't lie either. Recently, he was indeed being manipulated by the emperor. This further confirmed that the emperor did not want Ning Guo Mansion to come into contact with Zhou Mansion, which would affect Zhou Shuren.
Rong Chuan calmed down his emotions and took a step back, "Master Marquis, you are busy first."
Ning Xu nodded to Mrs. Zhou who was greeting him, then lowered the car curtains and said, "Let's go."
Zhulan waited for the carriage to leave and looked at Rongchuan. Rongchuan had been watching the carriage. When Zhulan was chatting with Dong, she heard that Dong said that Changlian and Rongchuan often met Ning Houye. At that time, she really I didn't think much about it, always thinking that my biological uncle was taking care of my nephew.
This was wrong at first glance. How could this uncle look like a father looking at his son? Rong Chuan looked at Ning Xu as if he looked at his father. If this hadn't confirmed that Rong Chuan was the emperor's son, she would have thought too much.
Zhulan quickly thought of Shen Yang, then looked at Rong Chuan's appearance, and realized that the emperor and queen really protected Rong Chuan. They didn't want to implicate Rong Chuan at all, so they hinted to Ning Hou. Come on!
In the painting building, Zhulan took her granddaughter and daughter upstairs. This painting building occupies a very large area, and the shops on both sides are also from the painting building. The last time I opened it, I didn’t go all the way in one go. Standing there You can also see the backyard of the painting building from the window. There are many houses in the backyard, and there are paintings in every house.
Zhulan stood at the window, "There are quite a few people here today."
This backyard is full of people, people coming and going.
Mrs. Dong was a little excited. It was her first time to come to the painting building. "Mom, this should be the largest painting building in Beijing."
Zhulan, "I just heard Rong Chuan say that it seems to be the largest painting studio, and the paintings here are all good."
It's a pity that her family's finances are a little tight, otherwise she would have bought two paintings. When she thinks about the money, her wallet shrinks at the end of every month.
In the Ministry of Husbandry, Zhou Shuren and Qiu Yan were looking at the bills asking for money from various ministries. These were just sent from the palace. Qiu Yan was used to it, "Just read it and you will have an idea."
Zhou Shuren didn't want to take it seriously, but the reason was interesting, so he took a few more glances. The reason given by the Ministry of Etiquette was that the supplies in the Ministry of Etiquette were old and should be replaced, some of them were no longer usable, etc.
The most inconspicuous one is the Ministry of Works. There is nothing we can do about it. The Ministry of Works really has no confidence. Well, it is the weakest.
Zhou Shuren didn't believe the reason for the Ministry of Rites. Even though the Ministry of Rites had no real power, it was ranked third among the six departments. The money was definitely available, but the Ministry of Works really needed the money to replace it.
Xiao Qing snorted, "The household department finally got some money, and everyone needs money at the beginning of the month."
Zhou Shuren said: "There is no information about the Ministry of War here."
Xiao Qing's face suddenly darkened, "Just wait, Old Man Li will be here soon."
People can't talk about it. As soon as he finished speaking, Mr. Li, Minister of the Ministry of War, came in and said, "Brother Xiao, my younger brother wanted to come and see my elder brother, so my elder brother was talking about my younger brother. We still have a good relationship!"
If Zhou Shuren didn't need to be polite, he would have looked away. Mr. Li's mouth is really powerful!
Zhou Shuren and Qiu Yan greeted each other, "Master Li."
Mr. Li said cheerfully, "Ah, you two are here too."
Then he turned to Xiao Qing and said, "I really envy my brother. His right and left hands are all capable people, unlike me, my left and right hands are both idiots."
He can't cry, make trouble, or hang himself. Even if he can't do this, he still wants to sit in my position. The Ministry of War cannot be left in the hands of Hanhan, otherwise, he will be bullied to death.
Xiao Qing's mouth twitched and his beard twitched, "After dealing with each other for so many years, who doesn't know who I am? Even if you say that I am your brother, you will not lose your life if you ask for money."
Li Zhao stared, "Aren't you my brother? Brother, you can't hurt my brother's heart."
Zhou Shuren looked at the roof of the shed this time, otherwise he would have laughed. It is very impressive for someone to be a minister. He asked himself that he was already thick-skinned, but this time he failed. He could not compare with Master Li!
Xiao Qing felt a stomachache and felt nauseous. "The door is behind you. Hurry up and disappear from my eyes. Our household department is very busy. Please leave quickly."
Li Zhao saw how weak he was, so he pulled up a chair and sat down, "Old man Xiao, you can't drive me away. I'm just spending my time here with you. Don't think of sending me away without ten thousand taels."
He really didn't come here for the pension money. He came here to collect the money for the Ministry of War. The Ministry of Household Affairs had just received money. If he didn't get some money back, the Ministry of War would not be able to get anything after waiting for a long time.
Xiao Qing's face turned dark. He still had to talk to his two assistants about the library. The money given by the merchants did not satisfy him. He also had to think about how to get more money from the library, whether it was to trick the prince or not. , or you have tricked someone, you can only trick someone once, as long as your wallet is comfortable.
Li Zhao looked at Xiao Qing playfully. He had been paying attention to the follow-up of the household department. He had been dealing with Xiao Qing for so many years. He could not say that he fully understood Xiao Qing, but he understood half of it. He was confident about getting money.
Zhou Shuren and Qiu Yan looked at each other, and they were just in the background.
Zhou Shuren thought about how much money was left in the Ministry of Household Affairs. Not to mention more than two hundred thousand taels, there were more places to use the money. It could still be used urgently. The floods in the south took away one hundred thousand taels in one go, which was both salary and salary. It's some urgently needed money. The Ministry of Finance really doesn't have much money left.
Xiao Qing gritted his back molars. Li Zhao was so shameless and shameless. He had learned from experience. Over the years, the Ministry of War had taken the most money from him. It was all because of Li Zhao. Li Zhao. There is really no selfishness, otherwise, this old guy would not be sitting in the position of minister without moving.
Li Zhao took the tea that was served and was jealous every time he drank it. He is a tea lover, "I am envious every time I have tea with Hu Bu. When I think about our Ministry of War, I can't compare. I can't compare. We in the Ministry of War are all rough." Man, you can’t play in other movies like this, and you’ve been bullied all the time!”
Xiao Qing sighed, "Shut up, you are envious, go and apply in front of the emperor!"
Li Zhao laughed dryly. He knew that Hubu was a bitter person. The expenses of Hubu were specially approved by the emperor, but he didn't dare. "I'm just saying."
At this time the announcer came in, "Sir, several princes have arrived."