Yao Xin was nervous. She was prepared not to be able to enter the mansion today. She was a little excited. Yang Shuren's tone was very gentle, "Hello, I have always wanted to see you, but I didn't have the chance."
This was the truth. She wanted to meet Lord Zhou's wife. When she was confined at home, her husband often mentioned Lord Zhou, and there was obvious admiration in his tone.
Her husband reported to the Ministry of Revenue yesterday because he was studying with Lord Zhou. Her husband excitedly chattered all night last night, so she came here bravely today. Why didn't she send a visiting card? She was afraid of being rejected. It would be a bit abrupt without a visiting card, but it was an opportunity.
Zhulan chuckled, "I've heard a lot about you these days."
Yao Xin was curious, "What have you heard?"
Zhu Lan curved her eyes and said, "I heard that it was Miss Yao who never left. A few days ago, the Zhang family released the servants, and many people talked about it."
Yao Xin was embarrassed. She liked the term "never leave, never abandon". However, she wanted more and didn't know if she would get what she wanted. "It is my honor to be discussed."
Zhulan nodded inwardly. This is open-mindedness. Only people with a clear mind can live a better life. Yao Xin is not even twenty years old yet, but her life has gone through many twists and turns. Now that she has overcome the difficulties, she has also been sublimated and has a promising future.
When Mrs. Song came in, Zhulan saw her nod, indicating that she understood.
Yao Xin thought Yang Shuren had something to deal with, and blushed, "I'm sorry to bother you so suddenly. I'll go back first and visit you another day."
Zhulan could clearly see what Yao Xin was thinking. She nodded, "Okay."
Yao Xin was happy. Yang Shuren agreed and she could visit her often.
God knows that after the ban is lifted, she really has nowhere to go. Even if it is lifted, she is still not welcome because her husband's identity is too sensitive. As for the Shi family, she will not visit them, not even a single step.
Yao Xin stood up and said, "Then I'll take my leave now."
Zhulan signaled to Mrs. Song to see the guest off. Because of her seniority, there was no need for her to stand up and see them off.
Yao Xin walked out of Zhou Mansion with brisk steps, got on the carriage and touched her belly. There was one other reason why she didn't go to Yao Yao's house: she didn't want to see Yao Yao's belly.
In the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren looked at Zhang Jinghong, who drew the graph accurately after his instructions. Seeing Zhang Jinghong's expectant eyes, he moved his mouth and said, "Not bad, you are very talented."
He had met some doctors and managers before, but few of them could master it so quickly and accurately. It was a matter of talent.
Zhang Jinghong grinned. After receiving the instructions, he had only one thought in mind, which was to do it well. This was his chance and he must seize it. "This is all thanks to you, the adults."
Zhou Shuren put down the blueprint and looked at Zhang Jinghong. If used well, this could really reduce his burden. Wang Ju would stay for a year before leaving, which would be just right for Zhang Jinghong to get some training, and he wouldn't have to go out of his way to poach people.
Zhou Shuren said, "Just keep drawing and draw the rest."
"yes."
Zhou Shuren was going to meet the Shangshu, the Ministry of Revenue. As the Shangshu gave him more power, he also subtly changed some details and asked the officials of the Ministry of Revenue to follow his pace, which improved efficiency a lot.
Not long after Zhou Shuren left, Zhang Yang came over. Because Zhang Jinghong was so focused on painting, he didn't hear the sound. He only noticed it when he felt the light got darker.
Zhang Jinghong stood up quickly and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."
Zhang Yang was furious. Zhou Shuren would rather teach a remnant of the previous dynasty than him. Zhang Jinghong had only been in the Ministry of Revenue for one day. Why? He reached out and took the blueprint, then tore it as if by accident. "I didn't control the strength well."
Zhang Jinghong wanted to take it, but the Fifth Prince let go and it dropped to the ground. It had just snowed outside, and the snow on the soles of his shoes melted into water when he entered the house, so the picture was ruined.
Zhang Yang exclaimed, "I wanted to dodge but I stepped on it instead. You can only redraw it."
Zhang Jinghong told himself in his heart, just bear with it, this is a training for the mind, he had already prepared for it, "I will just paint again."
Zhang Yang was very depressed. He was not satisfied with Zhang Jinghong's reaction. He felt that if he said a few more words, he would be a bad guy. "Yeah."
Zhang Jingyang didn't expect to encounter such a wonderful thing right after arriving. "Old Fifth, you should be more tolerant. Father has pardoned Zhang Jinghong. Do you want to go against Father?"
Zhang Yang raised his head. This second brother really disliked him. It was not just a matter of faction. He simply disliked him as a person. He had seen him several times in the past few days, and each time he either ridiculed him or ignored him.
Zhang Yang pursed his lips and said, "Meet second brother."
Zhang Jingyang snorted and laughed, "Now you call me second brother. The first few times we met, you didn't even look at me and ignored me every time."
Zhang Yang's eyes widened. What is meant by "blaming someone else"? He was referring to Zhang Jingyang. He curled his lips and said, "My younger brother apologizes to my second brother."
"I can't afford the Fifth Prince's apology. You are the treasure of my father and the Crown Prince. I hope the Fifth Prince will be more magnanimous in the future!"
Zhou Shuren was standing behind the second prince. What he said was full of sarcasm. The second prince's sarcasm skill had improved again.
Zhou Shuren didn't want to stand outside. The snow was getting heavier. "Meet the Second Prince."
Zhang Jingyang turned his head. He had heard the noise a long time ago. Since the guards didn't make any sound, he knew who it was. "It's snowing heavily. Sir Zhou, let's go to our room."
Zhou Shuren, "Your Highness, please."
Zhang Jingyang came into the room happily. He hadn't been to the Ministry of Household Affairs since he was cheated by it. This time he came to the Ministry of Household Affairs, he also wanted to see Zhang Jinghong. Well, he came because he heard that Zhou Shuren would bring Zhang Jinghong personally.
Zhang Jinghong had picked up the drawing on the ground and put it carefully on the table without saying anything. He knew that Lord Zhou had already seen it without him saying anything.
Zhang Yang couldn't stay any longer. He felt suffocated in this room. There was a Second Prince who mocked him regardless of the occasion. He also wanted to save face in front of Zhou Shuren. "I have something else to do."
Having said that, he raised his foot and left.
Zhang Jingyang narrowed his eyes, then looked around the room. The room was large, and filled with books from the Ministry of Revenue. Zhang Jingyang pulled a chair over and sat down, "Master Zhou."
Zhou Shuren put down the list that the Shangshu had given him and raised his head. "What does the Second Prince want to say?"
Zhang Jingyang, "What did you hear, sir?"
Zhou Shuren was thinking in his mind, "I don't know what Your Highness means."
Zhang Jingyang gave some hints, "Your Excellency stayed in the palace for a long time today before coming out. Did you really not hear anything?"
Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows. He knew what Zhang Jingyang was going to ask, but he couldn't say it. "I was just reporting on the Ministry of Revenue. I didn't hear anything else."
Of course, in addition to the report, I also heard some other things in the palace, but they were all about the people, such as the Ministry of Revenue's abundant silver, the emperor's desire to build roads, and next year's land taxes.