At Zhou's house, it was a coincidence that Zhulan went to the kitchen. Changzhong wanted to eat meatballs, and she also wanted to walk around, so she went to the kitchen to see what was prepared for lunch. She smelled medicine in the kitchen, so Zhulan naturally asked why they were decocting medicine when no one at home was sick.
After asking, she found out that it was Chuchu who made the medicine. She thought that her third daughter-in-law was feeling unwell, so she went directly to the third hospital to see her.
Before entering the door, I heard the old woman beside Chuchu talking about a recipe for having a son. She also said that many people in her hometown had given birth to sons after drinking this recipe, and it was particularly effective.
Zhulan walked into the house with a frown on her face, her eyes fell on the maid that came with Dong's dowry. Her eyes were so sharp that the maid was so scared that she dared not say a word.
Mrs. Dong saw her mother-in-law and asked, "Mom, you came here in person, but do you have something to talk to me about?"
Zhulan motioned for the servants to go down, and when no one else was in the room, she said, "I went to the kitchen and saw the medicine being boiled. I knew it was what you wanted, and I thought you were feeling unwell. I just heard it a few times and realized it was a recipe for having a child."
Dong's cheeks were red, "Mom, I just want to try it."
Zhulan patted Dong's hand, "Mother knows you want to have a son, but children are a matter of fate. You gave birth to Yuyi, which means there is nothing wrong with your body, but it is not your destiny to have children. You must not take medicine. Medicine is three-quarters poison. If you really hurt your body, it will be too late to regret it."
Mrs. Dong was shocked. "Can a recipe for having a baby harm your body?"
Zhulan, "Don't disbelieve me. Take the prescription and ask the doctor. See what he says."
Mrs. Dong believed it. Her mother-in-law had given birth to so many children and had her own experience. She also trusted her mother-in-law all along, so she knew her mother-in-law must be right. "Mom, I won't eat anymore."
"That's right. Your body is your own. You should take good care of it. Okay, lunch should be ready soon. I'll go back to the main courtyard first."
"My daughter-in-law will be there soon."
Zhulan and Song Pozi left, and Zhulan said, "You have time to keep an eye on the concubines that came with Dong's dowry. I didn't think much of it before, but today I think this concubine is not good."
Mrs. Song said, "Yes."
Ministry of Revenue, the prince arrived at the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren was surprised. The prince went to the six ministries. He thought the prince would go to the Ministry of Rites after the Ministry of Personnel, but he didn't expect him to come to the Ministry of Revenue.
Then he thought again, the second prince and the third prince both had to deal with the Ministry of Revenue, and he didn’t find it surprising. Your brother will always be your brother!
The prince said, "You two don't need to worry about me. I am fine being alone. Go and do your own things."
Qiu Yan didn't want to get involved with the princes. When the crown prince came to the Ministry of Revenue, he naturally didn't want to accompany him if he could avoid it. "I'll take my leave."
Prince, "Yeah."
Zhou Shuren had something to do, "I'll take my leave."
The prince said, "Master Zhou, please stay."
Zhou Shuren, "..."
Who just said that if you are busy, then go and do your work!
Qiu Yan glanced at Zhou Shuren. He felt that Zhou Shuren was most likely the prince's man. It would be better for him not to have too close a relationship with Lord Zhou in the future.
Zhou Shuren understood the look in Lord Qiu's eyes and was speechless. He really wasn't like that, really not.
The prince gestured, "Master Zhou, please sit down."
"yes."
The prince smiled and said, "I have always wanted to have a good chat with Lord Zhou. I didn't have the chance before, but now is a rare opportunity. Lord Zhou, there is no need to be reserved."
Zhou Shuren is a man of great talent, and the emperor values him highly. This time when he was sent to the six ministries, his father hoped that he would stay in the Ministry of Revenue for more time. Not only did he want to understand the economic situation of various states across the country through the Ministry of Revenue, but he also wanted him to communicate more with Zhou Shuren.
Zhou Shuren thought to himself that he didn't want to have a serious talk with the prince. The prince's personality was just like the emperor's, and his abilities were inherited from the emperor. He was very careful every time he spoke, fearing that if he said too much, he would get himself into trouble.
In the afternoon, at the gate of Hanlin Academy, Ning Xu came early to wait for Rong Chuan again. The head of Hanlin Academy just came back and asked, "Lord Ning, is there something you need to come to Hanlin Academy?"
Ning Xu said: "I am here to wait for Zhang Rongchuan."
The dean also heard some of the words and was puzzled. Lord Ning was really good to Zhang Rongchuan. "Lord, please wait in the courtyard."
Ning Xu waved his hand, "No, I can stay outside the door. If the dean has something to do, please go in first, don't worry about me."
The dean did have something to do, so after paying his respects he entered the Hanlin Academy.
Ning Xu felt that the coachman from the Hanlin Academy was looking at him. He turned around and saw the coachman covering his mouth with his hands. He had a lot of question marks over his head and didn't understand.
Soon, Rongchuan and Changlian walked out of the Hanlin Academy. Changlian saw the carriage of the Marquis' Mansion and asked Rongchuan, "Aren't you going home today?"
Rong Chuan smiled and said, "I came home today just to have dinner with the Marquis."
"Okay, I'll go back first."
Chang Lian got on the carriage and then realized that Rong Chuan hadn't called him dad yet!
Rongchuan got on the carriage. After the carriage had been moving for a while, Rongchuan said, "I have been thinking about this for a long time today. Does my mother still have any relatives? Does my grandparents still have anyone?"
Ning Xu was very calm, "Your mother is an orphan. Father has searched for her over the years but found nothing."
Rongchuan felt it was a pity, but he quickly let it go, "Then when should I go to worship my mother?"
Ning Xu smiled and said, "Wait until you return home."
Rong Chuan was still nervous when he thought about returning to the Ning family. "I'll listen to you."
Ning Xu still didn't hear the word "Dad", but it didn't matter. He would keep trying to improve his favorability. He didn't believe that Rong Chuan wouldn't call him "Dad". When he thought of the emperor's jealous look, he felt particularly good.
Zhoujia Village, it takes a few days to choose a day to worship the ancestors. Jiang Sheng asked at the dinner table: "Changzhi, how many days will you go to the clan school to teach students?"
Chang Zhi is no longer the stubborn person he used to be. "But what did the clan leader and brother-in-law say?"
Jiang Sheng sighed in his heart. The higher his father-in-law's official position, the more Chang Zhi changed. "Well, the clan leader wants you to see how the clan school's teaching progress is and what the clan school still lacks."
In the past, the eldest brother and Changyi came back together. Both of them were not good at studying, so the clan leader had no idea what to do. This time, Changzhi came back with them. Changzhi has a famous teacher and the guidance of his father-in-law. If the clan leader does not let Changzhi go to the clan school to wait for the day, he will not be able to sleep.
Changzhi smiled and said, "Okay, I also want to go to the clan school to have a look."
The clan school in Zhoujia Village was expanded last year. There are many students now. People from all over the village are willing to send their children to the school. During the morning reading session every day, people living near the school can hear it. The children who study there are the foundation of the Zhou family and the backbone of the future.
Jiang Du looked at his fourth uncle, "Uncle, which class are you going to teach?"
There are four classes, A, B, C, and D, and he is in class A.
Changzhi knew the clan leader's thoughts, "Uncle will stay in each class for one day."
Jiang Du smiled and said, "I will go with my uncle tomorrow."
Jiang Sheng laughed. His son didn't want him anymore. However, it was normal for his son to admire his father-in-law and Chang Zhi. Not to mention his father-in-law, Chang Zhi was a scholar at that time and was not very old. His son regarded Chang Zhi as his target.
In the capital city, in the Queen's bedroom, the Queen was very depressed after hearing what the Emperor said. A few days ago, she saw the Emperor getting jealous and she even advised the Emperor to be more magnanimous. Now it was her turn and she felt really bad.
The emperor felt much better when he saw the queen's depressed look. "Do you need me to comfort you?"