In the Hanlin Academy, Chang Lian lowered his head. Lu Liang came over and said, "I heard that Shi Qing and the Fifth Prince have been very close these past two days."
Chang Lian really didn't care about Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang was in his father's hands. With his father around, Zhang Yang had no time to cause trouble for him. He snorted and said that if anyone dared to bully him, he would complain like he did to Rong Chuan.
Lu Liang didn't get a response, and there was reluctance in his eyes. He used to have a good relationship with Chang Lian, but after what happened last time, Chang Lian obviously didn't want to let it go, even if he tried to please him.
Chang Lian was not a petty person, he just didn't like Lu Liang before. However, they entered the Hanlin Academy together, and Lu Liang kept following him. Even if he didn't like him in his heart, he had to maintain his reputation. He didn't want the rumor of him being arrogant to spread, which would not be good for his father's reputation.
Now that Lu Liang has distanced himself from him, he is really happy. How could he allow someone to stick back together after he has torn them apart so successfully
Lu Liang pursed his lips and returned to his seat. He really lost both the wife and the army. These days, Zhou Changlian's attitude was obvious. He felt that he was being isolated now.
When Chang Lian was about to go home in the evening, he saw Shi Qing as soon as he went out, but he had to wait for Rongchuan. His mother said she wanted to cook a whole roasted lamb for dinner today, and Rongchuan wanted to go back with her to eat.
When Chang Lian and Rong Chuan walked out of the Hanlin Academy, they saw Shi Qing getting on Zhang Yang's carriage.
Zhang Yang was sitting in the carriage. Chang Lian thought he would just leave, but he got off the carriage unexpectedly.
Zhang Yang came up to Zhou Changlian and said, "I was picky about you before, but I'm sorry for this and we'll let it go from now on."
Chang Lian wondered if the Zhang Yang in front of him was fake. These were Zhang Yang's true words, and the look in his eyes was not fake. He was a little frightened, "Your Highness, I have never felt what you said."
Zhang Yang thought to himself, he was stupid before, he never studied Zhou Changlian, he only noticed Zhou Changlian's aura. Now listening to Zhou Changlian's words and expression, he began to doubt whether he was imagining that he was targeting Zhou Changlian. He pulled the corner of his mouth, "That's good, let's have dinner together?"
Chang Lian declined, "I've already promised my mother that I'll be home for dinner."
Zhang Yang didn't really want to treat him. Today, he wanted to win over Shi Qing. "Then we'll have a chance next time."
Zhou Changlian smiled, "Okay."
There were quite a few people standing at the gate of the Hanlin Academy, all of them were from the Hanlin Academy. They were also frightened. What was going on
Chang Lian pulled Rong Chuan onto the carriage. After they had gone far away, Chang Lian had to admit, "Zhang Yang has really grown a lot."
Rongchuan, "You are becoming more and more like a prince. My apology today is very sincere."
Chang Lian was happy, "This is a good thing, it's good to be smarter."
He likes dealing with smart people, but sometimes the stupid ones can make people vomit blood.
In Zhang Yang's carriage, Zhang Yang said faintly: "I must admire Mr. Zhou."
Shi Qing had a mission to contact Zhang Yang. He had to gain Shi Qing's complete trust. "Why do you say that?"
Zhang Yang sighed, "Mr. Zhou knows how to educate children."
Zhou Changlian hid his thoughts so well, and his eyes just now were so sincere that he even believed it.
Shi Qing also sighed. If he had a father like Lord Zhou, he would definitely be more powerful than Chang Lian. Unfortunately, he could not reincarnate, and he was not even lucky enough to have Lord Zhou as his master. Fortunately, he still had some luck. At least the emperor allowed him to study under Lord Zhou.
The days when Lord Zhou taught him were what he remembered most vividly and what had the greatest impact on him.
At the Zhou Mansion, the roasted whole lamb was almost done. Zhulan was already hungry and was waiting for dinner to be served.
Zhou Shuren looked at his wife's belly, which was already a little bulging, and asked, "Is the food in our house too good?"
There is still little green vegetables this winter. Even though they are luxuriously shipping vegetables from the south of the Yangtze River, most of the food is still fish and meat. This winter, the Zhou family consumed a lot of mutton, which is very nutritious!
Zhulan was hungry. "It's OK. We don't have any fancy dishes at home. Although we have a lot of fish and meat, we never waste anything."
She attended many banquets and saw many dishes. Don't think that ancient dishes are simple. Everything modern food is passed down from ancient times, especially the meals of ancient aristocratic families. Those dishes are also very complicated.
The Zhou family never wastes time on a dish. Except for banquets, the dishes are very straightforward at other times.
Zhou Shuren smelled the roasted lamb and it smelled even better. "Why haven't these two brats come back yet?"
He is the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Well, now he is the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in full and proper form. He is not a temporary official of the third rank but a full official of the third rank. He was so busy with the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue that he went home early.
Just as he finished speaking, the housekeeper came, and Chang Lian and Rong Chuan arrived. Zhou Shuren told them not to change into their official uniforms and to come over for dinner.
Anyway, the Hanlin Academy is closed tomorrow, so you can just wash your dirty official uniform.
When Chang Lian and Rong Chuan arrived, Chang Lian walked around the roasted whole lamb and said, "The roasting temperature is really good today."
Rongchuan had already sat down. Although he wanted to be next to Xuehan, he didn't dare to act unruly in front of his uncle and aunt.
A sheep is nothing to the young men of Zhou family. They have to add some roasted rabbits to make a meal.
After dinner, Chang Lian saw his father taking his mother out for a walk, and immediately followed them, "Dad, Mom."
Zhou Shuren said with disdain, "Did you see your elder brother and the others go back with such tact?"
Chang Lian froze for a moment. The old man must have disliked him for disturbing his mother. He was already so old, and because his father was too busy, he hadn't seen his parents so annoying in a long time. He was really a little uncomfortable. "Dad, I just want to say a few words."
"Um."
Chang Lian talked about Zhang Yang's matter, and mentioned Shi Qing again, "Dad, Shi Qing is very close to the Fifth Prince."
He always remained wary of Zhang Yang, so he hoped that Shi Qing would stay away from Zhang Yang. He had a rare good friend. Meng Jie was also a friend, but Meng Jie was very miserable. His master took Meng Jie to study abroad and he would not be back during the Chinese New Year this year.
He cherishes his few friends very much and hopes that his father can say a few words. Shi Qing will definitely listen to him. Even if his father does not admit it, in Shi Qing's heart, his father is still his mentor.
Zhou Shuren really didn't know this news. The emperor had used Shi Qing to get close to Zhang Yang before, and now he is continuing with this move, which is really a good move.
Chang Lian asked, "Dad, did you hear what your son said?"
Zhou Shuren took his wife's hand, turned around and left, leaving only one sentence, "Son, I didn't want to mention it, but since you care about Shi Qing, I'll mention it to you. Shi Qing's affairs are complicated."
Chang Lian was stunned. His father must know something, no, he must have guessed something and reminded him. Looking at his parents walking away, Chang Lian walked towards his own yard, thinking as he walked. He didn't see anything. This was the gap. Everything he felt now was based on intuition, and these intuitions were cultivated by his father bit by bit. So if he wanted to catch up with his father, the road was still very long.
Zhulan and Zhou Shuren carried lanterns and walked on the snow without letting anyone follow them.
Zhu Lan said: "I thought you wouldn't remind Chang Lian so early."
Being reminded means that Chang Lian knows more and the pressure will be greater.
Zhou Shuren still had some pride in his tone, "He did a great job, and I expect him to do even better in the future."
Zhulan heard the noise and signaled Zhou Shuren to keep quiet. She walked over and saw that Rongchuan had not left and was still talking to Xuehan. The old woman and maidservant beside him were not too far away.
When Rong Chuan was about to secretly hold his daughter's hand, Zhou Shuren said simply, "Ahem."
Zhulan, "... ..."