At the Ningguo Mansion, Duke Ningguo looked at the rankings of his two great-grandsons. Ning Zhao was ranked higher, and Ning Ming was not in the B class, but his ranking was also higher. Both grandsons did not make it into the top five.
Duke Ningguo asked, "How are the Zhou family's rankings?"
Ning Zhao was sad. He studied very hard but still didn't make it into the top five. "My grandson found out that Mingyun ranked first in Class A, Mingrui ranked fifth in Class B, and Mingteng ranked in the middle."
Duke Ningguo said with emotion: "Lord Zhou is really good at educating his grandson."
He didn't take Zhou Mingteng seriously. This child's talent was on the lower side in Class B, and it was not easy for him to maintain his current grades.
Ning Hui was not satisfied with his grandsons' performance, especially his eldest grandson, but he was not good at studying. His eldest son did not have much talent either. His youngest son did have some talent, but he had never taken part in the imperial examinations, so just being able to study was not enough.
Ning Hui thought of what his youngest son had said, "Dad, Lord Zhou can't be considered anymore, but Rongchuan was taught by Lord Zhou. What do you think? Let Rongchuan give Ning Zhao and Ning Ming some pointers when he has time?"
Duke Ningguo had thought of this a long time ago, "Well, it would be nice to have some pointers."
The next day, Zhou Shuren felt comfortable not having to get up early. He did not rush to leave after breakfast. He waited for a while before getting on the carriage to go to the Ministry of Works to meet the prince.
It was an hour later when I saw the third prince.
Zhang Jingshi was in a bad mood. Even though the plan went smoothly, he cursed the fourth brother in his heart. The fourth brother went to Jianghuai and wouldn't let go of the Qi family. He would not let go until he had to tear off some meat.
Zhang Jingshi said sarcastically, "This place is dirty, it's better for the prince to leave."
The prince said, "Third brother, if you are angry, don't vent it on me. If I were you, I would definitely go back."
Zhang Jingshi smiled wryly, "The Crown Prince's six ministries are really idle. They are so well-informed about news outside the capital, which shows that the Crown Prince is really idle."
The prince took a step to go and take a look at the renovated area, and glanced at the third brother indifferently, "Who made you unhappy? I am happy!"
Zhang Jingshi wanted to bite the prince, but this person was deliberately trying to irritate him. "It's better for the prince to leave. Don't get hurt. I can't take the responsibility."
Zhou Shuren was not interested in listening to the quarrel between the Crown Prince and the Third Prince. He was more concerned about the area to be renovated. He also heard that the Third Prince was staying here every day and was very dedicated to his job. The current progress has been made in recent days, and the Third Prince is quite capable.
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "To be honest, the emperor's sons are all capable, but it's a pity that there is only one prince."
The prince has already looked at the planned area, which is neat and spacious, not inferior to the inner city at all. He turned to Zhou Shuren and said, "I am looking forward to the planned capital city."
Zhang Jingshi, “… … .”
Zhou Shuren, "..."
Your Highness, the Third Prince’s face is turning green!
The prince called the officials from the Ministry of Works again and looked at the design drawings carefully. He imagined how shocking it would be for future generations if the entire capital city was planned out. The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. However, the excitement soon disappeared. This required money, so he had to take it slow.
Zhou Shuren felt a chill on his back when he felt the prince looking at him. Why did he feel that there was something meaningful in the prince's gaze
At the Ningguo Mansion, the Duke's wife looked at the matched horoscopes and said, "The horoscopes we matched were pretty good back then. Rongchuan's horoscopes are right this time. It turns out that this is a marriage destined by heaven. Good, good."
The old woman said, "It's been many years since we've seen such a good match. Master Rongchuan and Miss Zhou are a perfect match."
The Duke's wife felt sorry that she couldn't add any betrothal gifts, so she said to her maid, "Send it to Zhou's house."
The old woman said, "Yes."
Inside the palace, the Empress also looked at the horoscopes that had been matched. She had found the master who had done the matching. She touched the comments on the horoscopes and smiled, "A good marriage, indeed a good marriage."
The female official said, "Such a good marriage has not appeared for a long time."
The horoscopes of the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess were compatible back then, and this time someone even better has come.
The Queen Mother signaled the female official to put away the horoscope. This time she felt more at ease. She was the Queen and was no exception. She hoped that Miss Zhou would be blessed, with smiles in her eyes and a good marriage. She, who was once a womanizer, could rest assured.
In Zheng Palace, the Emperor also knew the matched horoscopes, and he felt deeply moved that this was fate. The Zhou family saved Rongchuan and brought him a good marriage.
However, the emperor attached more importance to Zhou Shuren's horoscope. He believed that Zhou Shuren was a lucky man, and privately asked a master to calculate it. The master did not say much, but only gave him four words: stability and peace of the country.
No matter what else he asked, the master remained silent.
These four words already say a lot. The only regret is that Zhou Shuren is not young anymore. Although he is younger than him, his health is not as good as his!
Zhou Shuren sat in the carriage, feeling a cool breeze on his back. He had no idea that the emperor was talking about him, let alone that the emperor had secretly calculated his horoscope, otherwise, it would not have been a cool breeze, but cold sweat.
Who made him travel through time? Zhou Shuren has the same attitude towards some masters and wives: keep his distance from them!
At the Zhou Mansion, Zhulan looked at the matched horoscopes with a twitching mouth. Her daughter and Rongchuan were destined to be together, but what about the original male protagonist Yao Zheyu
However, Zhulan looked at Rongchuan's horoscope and found that it was a bit off in terms of time, so the horoscope was quite different. Fortunately, it was good, and this was also the confidence for her daughter to marry into the royal family.
In ancient times, a woman’s horoscope was very important and also affected her status in her husband’s family.
Zhulan thought that nowadays, it seemed that few people would match horoscopes before getting married. It was indispensable in ancient times, but few people believe in it nowadays. It still depends on oneself.
It is said that although Zhulan has existed in ancient times for some time, people still do not attach as much importance to the eight characters as ancient people did.
The Queen should be relieved this time.
In the evening, at the Ningguo Mansion, after dinner, the Ningguo Duke mentioned that he hoped Rongchuan would give guidance to Ning Zhao and Ning Ming.
Rongchuan thought it was a big deal. "Grandpa, even if you didn't say it, I wanted to say it too. Dad told me that the future generations of the Ning family would go by the name of Wen. I kept it in mind and wanted to mention it after we got engaged."
Duke Ningguo was happy. What he asked for was different from what Rongchuan thought. "Good boy, thank you, Grandpa."
Rong Chuan felt embarrassed, "Grandpa, don't thank me. This is what I should do as an uncle. And even if there were no grandchildren, you would have found a master for your nephews."
Rongchuan always remembers Uncle Zhou's words, the importance of family. He also wants to train Ning Zhao and Ning Ming well. They are the future of the Ning family, especially Brother Zhixiang's son Ning Ming. This is Brother Zhixiang's hope.
Duke Ningguo shook his head, "Grandpa can indeed help them find a master, but it's hard to find one that suits their heart."
Rongchuan understood that the Ningguo Mansion was the prince's maternal grandfather's home, and a single move would affect the entire body. The Ningguo Mansion had a lot to consider.
Duke Ningguo smiled and said, "Okay, let's stop talking about it. Let's talk about your engagement."
Rongchuan blushed. After looking at the horoscopes, he felt as sweet as if he had drunk honey.