Mrs. Song felt at ease. The two pillars of the family were so capable that she could rest assured to live out her retirement in the Zhou Mansion. After running around for half her life, she could finally live for herself and live a relaxed life after moving into the Zhou Mansion.
Mrs. Song said, "You are not young anymore. Let me help you. I don't have any good girls, so please give me some advice, Madam."
Zhulan thought that it was time for them to get married at these two ages. She had been assured of her husband's safety in the past few years, and she also relied on their abilities. "We should really choose two good ones."
She was not planning to choose someone from among the maids. The indentures of Jinyan and Shenxing had been returned to them long ago. They were in the Zhou Mansion because of the imperial decree, but their offspring could find other ways out. So his wife chose a family of good character for the sake of their offspring.
She actually gave Mrs. Song her indenture contract, but Mrs. Song did not take it.
In fact, to put it bluntly, it doesn't matter whether the people given by the emperor have a deed or not. They are in the Zhou Mansion and have to listen to the emperor in the end.
Zhulan suddenly smiled, remembering Zhou Shuren telling her to be cautious in what she said and did. The two of them had money and were very stingy. "Please ask them what they think of their future wives. I'll keep an eye on them."
Mrs. Song: "Yes."
In the imperial palace, Zhang Yang finally entered the palace again. These days, his mind was full of palace rules, and he even dreamed of reciting them at night. He no longer had the heart to resent Zhang Jinghong. He only had one thought: when would it end.
In the Queen's bedroom, the female official came closer and said, "Your Majesty, the Fifth Prince is almost here."
The queen couldn't muster any energy, "I know."
When the female official heard the announcement, she quickly walked outside the palace and said, "Greetings to the Fifth Prince."
Zhang Yang tried his best to calm himself, but he couldn't help it. Ever since he changed his identity, he felt aggrieved. His father and the eldest brother, the crown prince, didn't like him. Now he had to stay in the prince's mansion to study. He felt aggrieved. "Is my mother's illness healed?"
The female official thought that the queen was not ill, she just didn't want to see you, "Okay, the queen is still waiting for your highness, your highness, please."
Zhang Yang hummed, walked into the hall and saw his mother sitting with her forehead supported and her mouth pursed. He couldn't help but pounce on her, scaring the queen so much that she had nowhere to hide.
Zhang Yang cried, "Mom, I finally get to see you. I feel wronged."
The Queen's face turned dark when she saw Zhang Yang holding his arm around her waist. The female officials were all dumbfounded. No, this was the rule they had learned for so many days, where were the rules
The emperor came in and saw this scene. The queen's face was gloomy and she wanted to chop someone. Well, his face was also gloomy and he wanted to chop someone. This was not his biological son. "Pull away from me, what are you doing?"
The female official came to her senses and quickly pulled the person away, her heart pounding. The emperor had never been angry in front of the queen, but he was angry this time.
The queen felt a terrible headache. She pressed her forehead and listened to the sobbing sound. "Stop crying."
"I said stop crying."
The last sentence was shouted out, and it is very effective.
The female officials and palace maids in the hall all knelt down. The emperor was shocked, and Zhang Yang was so frightened that he stopped crying.
The queen let it go, telling herself in her heart that she couldn't be angry, she waved her hand to signal everyone to stand up, and said to Zhang Yang: "I like quietness, I haven't had such a lively and busy time for a long time. Don't cry, I know you are wronged, now it's all over, don't stand or sit."
Zhang Yang burped and sat down timidly, no longer daring to cry, "My son is just too excited."
The Queen tried her best to put on a smile, "Mother knows everything. Mother is also excited, but I am too old to bear it. Mother heard that you have learned the rules well in the palace. Mother is very proud. My son follows me. You came back late. For the sake of the royal family's reputation, you must be more attentive."
The Queen paused and continued, "My mother asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite snacks. Eat more later. Yes, there are also some writing materials collected by my mother on the table. They are all tributes. Now they are all given to you."
Zhang Yang was so touched that he felt that studying in the palace was no longer a hardship. His mother always paid attention to him. "Mother, my son will study hard."
The queen nodded. If it wasn't for the purpose of keeping Zhang Yang confined in the palace, she would not have been willing to give away these tributes. They were originally intended for Rongchuan.
At Zhou's residence, Zhulan signaled Dong to slow down, "Walk slowly, don't forget that you are pregnant."
Mrs. Dong smiled and said, "Mom, I'm being careful."
"Hurry up and sit down. You look so happy. Are you happy about something?"
Mrs. Dong sat down and said, "There is indeed something to be happy about. Mother, the young lady of the Liu family is eight years old this year and is looking for a husband. I have seen this girl before. She is well-behaved and sensible, and her face is particularly blessed."
Zhu Lan laughed, "You didn't leave the house today, where did you get the news?"
Dong explained, "I asked my maid to send a return gift to the Qian family. Madam Qian asked my maid to tell me."
Zhulan knew that the whole family was now looking for a suitable marriage for Mingteng. Li had attended several banquets and noted which families were interested, but it would not be appropriate to come back and inquire.
Zhu Lan asked, "There are many Liu's mansions in the capital, which one is this?"
Dong said, "She is the left junior official of the Dali Temple, the legitimate daughter of Lord Liu and also the youngest daughter."
Zhulan took note and said, "I'll send someone to find out."
Dong said, "Okay, mother, I'll go back first."
"Well, walk slowly on the way back."
"good."
Zhulan asked Mrs. Song to inquire. In fact, the reason why it was not suitable a few days ago was not because of the girl, but because these families were involved with too many things behind the scenes. The Zhou Mansion already had relatives from the Wang Family, the Ran Family, and the Ningguo Mansion, so they didn't need a very good marriage, as long as it was suitable.
In room four, Su Xuan calculated the time. Shen Yile had been here for an hour and a half. The children were tired from playing and wanted to sleep. She knew why Shen Yile came, but she would not get involved.
She is very satisfied with her current life. Although her husband did not pass the imperial examination, she is still very satisfied because she has her father-in-law and third brother above her.
She felt that Shen Yile's move to come and see her was wrong. She was just a daughter-in-law, and her husband didn't even interfere with his father-in-law's decision, let alone her. Shen Yile didn't have the time to do that, so it would be better for Yao Zheyu to figure it out on his own.
Shen Yile didn't want to stay any longer, as the two children were sleepy. "Time flies so fast, I feel like I just got here."
Su Xuan smiled and said nothing.
Shen Yile's face froze. Every time she wanted to speak, Su Xuan would interrupt her. She didn't say anything again and again. It was even harder for her to speak. She pursed her lips and said, "Then I won't bother you anymore. I'll take my leave now."
"I send you."
Shen Yile, "Yeah."
In Jinzhou Prefecture, inside the government office, Wang Ju was holding the letter given to him by Lord Zhou, his hands were shaking. He knew that it was no good news for him, and he was not an official from the Ministry of Revenue. He pouted, but sighed and prepared to help.
But Wang Ju had a bad feeling, and always felt that even if she helped, the matter would not be over.