In the palace, Zhou Shuren and the Minister of the Ministry of War left together. The emperor knew the news before they left the palace. Now when he heard that Zhou Shuren invited Li Zhao to sit in the Ministry of Household Affairs, the emperor smiled. Zhou Shuren involved the Minister of the Ministry of War, and the water became even more muddy. .
Several princes were also a little confused. How did Zhou Shuren and Li Zhao get involved
The prince was very stable. He knew that his father had not told Zhou Shuren anything. As for Li Zhao, he was only loyal to his father, so he had nothing to worry about.
After breakfast at the Zhou family, Xuemei and Jiang Sheng stayed. Xuemei said, "Mom, there is nothing to clean up in the house you bought for me. I will discuss it with my husband and we will move there today."
Zhulan didn't want to let go of her daughter, but her daughter brought her parents-in-law with her, so Jiang Sheng didn't feel comfortable living there for a long time. "We are close now. I will come back more often to accompany my mother-in-law."
Xuemei was afraid that her mother would not agree, so she nodded heavily, "Well, don't bother me then."
Zhulan thought that the girls from the Zhou family had really high emotional intelligence. Xuemei was the daughter-in-law of the Jiang family, and she showed her high emotional intelligence in everything she dealt with. Look at Jiang Sheng's reaction. Jiang Sheng had pinched Xuemei's hands in her life. .
Jiang Sheng saw the gift and thanked her: "My son-in-law has made my mother-in-law worry so much. I would like to thank my mother-in-law for this."
Zhulan received the gift. This was what she deserved. The changes in her status level. Before leaving her hometown, the Jiang family had never been in her eyes. Now she would not lower her status to find trouble. It was just the Jiang Wang family. I'm just afraid.
Jiang Sheng's gift not only thanked her for her concern, but also thanked her for not caring.
Xuemei blinked at her mother. She could live a good life in the capital. However, "Mom, we still need you to help us buy land. Jiang Sheng has twenty acres of land that is tax-free."
This is a large amount of income every year. She used the money to deal with the gifts and paid for the house. Most of the remaining money she planned to buy thirty acres of land, and a small part was reserved for daily expenses.
Even without the money from her dowry, their family could still live on.
Zhulan remembered it, "I will ask Deng Xiucai to pay more attention to it."
Xuemei is a neat person, so with her mother's consent, she asked Mrs. Song to help arrange the carriage. Yesterday's luggage was sent there, and there was no luggage to worry about. Xuemei took the Jiang family and the old couple to say goodbye, got on the carriage and left.
Xue Han was a little uncomfortable with Xuemei's neat actions, "Mom, why are you leaving in such a hurry?"
Zhulan smiled and said, "Anyway, there is no regret in living close by each other in the future. Your eldest sister is thinking about your brother-in-law. You can learn from your eldest sister in the future. When you get married, you should also think more about Rong Chuan."
Xuemei learned the way of husband and wife on her own. As a mother, she really didn't teach Xuemei anything. She was happy for Xuemei's wisdom.
Xuehan's face turned red. She is getting married this year.
Because of the close distance, Xuemei arrived home quickly. The old couple of the Jiang family entered the yard and never took their eyes away, and the children also ran around hand in hand.
After checking it, Mr. Jiang said to his son: "This yard is good."
Although it's not big, it gives me peace of mind. Zhou's house is so big that his legs are shaking. He can't enjoy it. It's better to have a small courtyard, which gives him peace of mind.
Mrs. Jiang Wang was also at ease, "This is our family's first meal after coming to the capital. I want to make a good meal at noon."
Xuemei smiled and said, "Mom, there is a market nearby. I will accompany you to have a look."
Mrs. Jiang was even more happy, "Okay, today you stay with my mother, and I won't need you tomorrow. From now on, the kitchen will be left to my mother."
Xuemei said: "Mom, that's not possible."
Mrs. Jiang waved her hand, "That's it."
If she doesn't do something, she feels uneasy. Although her son and daughter-in-law bought this house through years of savings, she knows how they saved the money.
Xuemei didn't open her mouth to argue. She just wanted to help her more in the future. Although her mother-in-law was not honest in the past, she did help her a lot after living together for many years. In addition, filial piety was a top priority, and her husband and son had to take the imperial examination. Her mother-in-law still felt like she was in Beijing when she came to Beijing. Just like her hometown, she was completely relieved.
The twins came back soon, and then ran around the yard, fighting with sticks in their hands. Xuemei had a headache.
Jiang Miao explained: "After the two of them heard that their second uncle went to sea yesterday, they clamored to learn martial arts and go to sea in the future."
Xuemei gritted her teeth, "They really dare to think about it."
Jiang Miao snickered. The twin brother has always been very daring to think.
In the Zhou Mansion, Zhulan and Shui Pozi talked about Shen Xing's marriage. Shen Xing had come back and the wedding day could be put on the agenda.
Shenxing knew that Jinyan had accepted Mrs. Song as his godmother, so Jinyan thought about it and went to see Mrs. Shui. Mrs. Shui used to envy Mrs. Song, but now she no longer does. She also has a son.
Zhulan is impartial about cautious words and deeds. Some words are cautious and some are cautious in deeds. Mrs. Shui arranges the marriage affairs of cautious actions.
Zhulan was not in a hurry to let Mrs. Shui go, "I originally planned to let you accompany Xuehan to get married. Of course, this idea has not changed now. I mean, you stay with Xuehan for five years. After five years, I will let you go." When you leave the house, let Shen Xing pick you up for retirement."
Five years is the time she estimates for the transition of imperial power. Everything will be settled in five years at the latest. Xuehan will also grow rapidly in five years. After five years, she will let Mrs. Song and Mrs. Shui go. Retirement.
Mrs. Shui calculated her age, and after adding five years, she was not very old, not yet fifty years old. As long as she could enjoy the blessings in five years, what else could she not want to do, "I must take good care of myself." Miss."
Zhulan nodded, "Be more attentive to the girls around Xuehan. Xuehan will get married this year."
Mrs. Shui kept it all in mind.
In the evening, the Jiang family came over for dinner, and Zhou Shuren said, "I would like to toast my father-in-law."
Old Man Jiang held the wine glass carefully. This was not only his father-in-law, but also a third-rank official. He grinned and thought, when the leaves fall back to their roots, he would go back and blow more. "I should be the one who respects my father-in-law."
Zhou Shuren drank the wine in his glass and said, "We haven't seen each other for many years. You're welcome today. We won't go home until we're drunk."
Old Man Jiang also drank from his glass, "I won't go home until I'm drunk."
In the end, Zhou Shuren was useless. Old Man Jiang drank too much and became drunk. Old Man Jiang cried and laughed sometimes, but fortunately he didn't talk nonsense.
After everyone in the Jiang family left, Zhulan was relieved after confirming that Zhou Shuren had really not drunk too much. "You should drink less in the future. You are not young anymore. Drinking too much alcohol will harm your health."
Zhou Shuren said, "I would like to chat more. What do you want to talk about? It's better to drink and feel comfortable."
Zhulan burst into laughter, and Xuehan's father-in-law murmured a few words over and over again. It was indeed better to drink.
Zhou Shuren continued: "I have already said hello to the academy where Jiang Sheng is going. He is teaching the D-zi class while studying in the academy, so he can balance his training with others."
Zhulan was surprised, "When did you say hello? I didn't know?"
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "These are all trivial matters, but men all have self-esteem. Ever since Xuehan said that he had been spending his money on repairs in his hometown, I have been thinking about how to arrange it for him."
Zhulan hummed, "As long as you know what's going on."