With the arrival of Xuemei's family, Zhou's house became more lively. The twins haven't chosen a school yet. It's not that Zhulan and her husband don't want to help, but Jiang Sheng thinks the twins are too lively and wants to stay at home for another year.
This made the twins very happy. Since they didn't have to go to the academy, they naturally went to their grandfather's house every day. Shenxing went to pick up Xuemei's family. The twins were no strangers to Shenxing. Whenever they came, they would pester Shenxing to teach them martial arts.
In the past, Xuemei didn't send Jiang Miao to Beijing, even if Zhulan suggested it, Xuemei didn't agree. This time, Jiang Miao was going to Beijing to study with his two cousins Yushuang and Yulu.
It took less than seven days for the Jiang family to settle down and get the title deed to the land. Xuemei would come and accompany Zhulan when she had time.
Xuemei and Jiang Miao came together today. Xuemei helped her mother cut the cloth and said with emotion, "You really can't plan your life. I planned Miao'er's future, but in the end, she still went to Beijing in a different way. My daughter found that some things can't be stopped."
Zhulan put away the cut material and said, "Everyone has his or her own destiny. Don't think too much about it. Just let everything take its course."
Xuemei smiled and nodded. She had already arrived in the capital, so she naturally didn't want to continue to worry about it. "Mom, what are you cutting these fabrics for?"
Zhulan explained, "The spring wind is biting, and your father has been standing all the time during the morning court session, so I want to make some more knee pads. Your father is not young anymore, so protecting him now will save him from suffering in the future."
Xuemei thought of her father's image. Well, there was no image to speak of. She couldn't help but take a second look at her third brother's official uniform. But when it came to her father, he was obviously a skinny old man, but he looked fat in the uniform. "Mom, I have nothing to do at home. Let me make the knee pads."
Zhulan: "Your father will be happy."
Xuemei thought of her husband's joy when he came back from the academy every day, and her heart ached. She had made her parents worry, "Mom, is it safe to go out to sea?"
Zhulan knew that the twins were talking about going out to sea with Changyi, "The twins are still young, it's too early for you to think about it."
Xuemei folded the cloth and said, "My husband and I have thought about it carefully. We think it would be great if the two children could go out to sea in the future. They are brave and it would be better for them to go out and try their luck than to stay in the capital."
Zhulan had never discussed this with Zhou Shuren, mainly because the children were too young. Now, after hearing what Xuemei said, it would be great if the twins could go out to sea when they grow up. "It's too early to say anything now. What if the two children don't like it when they grow up?"
Xuemei thought about it and it made sense. She was just too worried about the twins' future. It would be better if the two children didn't look so similar.
Zhulan had never asked Jiang Wangshi before, so she thought for a while and asked, "How is your mother-in-law doing recently? Is she adapting well in the capital?"
Xuemei replied, "My mother-in-law has adapted well to life in the capital. She and my father-in-law go to the vegetable market every day. When they heard me talk about Yushuang and Yulu growing vegetables, they were interested. They have many rooms at home, so they plan to grow some vegetables and sell them for money. They also asked me if it would bring shame to our family. I told them not to, and told them to grow vegetables without worry."
Zhulan said: "This is good, they have something to do and won't think too much."
Xuemei thought so too. She was not afraid of embarrassment, but she also really hoped that her parents-in-law could have their own things to do.
Ran Xun had taken a lot of leave at the academy, and only returned to the academy today. "Brother, I heard that your little cousin went to Beijing?"
Ming Teng was alert, "How did you know?"
Ran Xun spread his hands, "Have you forgotten that Ran Wan just met your cousin two days ago?"
Jiang Du put down the book. He naturally wanted to hear more about his sister's affairs. "Mr. Ran, have you forgotten me?"
Ran Xun was embarrassed. He had indeed forgotten that Ming Teng’s little cousin was Jiang Du’s biological sister.
Ming Teng clenched his fists and said, "I see your skin has become tight after not seeing you for a long time."
Ran Xun felt wronged. He was sensible. He didn't even mention the name. "Aren't you guys targeting me too much?"
Ming Teng said dimly: "If I remember correctly, your ambition is to have a virtuous wife and beautiful concubines on both sides!"
Jiang Du's eyes were like knives, and he pointed at his neck, as if he would attack if Ran Xun said one more word.
Ran Xun's mouth twitched. He really didn't mean anything else. He just had so many cousins that one hand couldn't count them. Ming Teng had only one cousin who was especially liked by Lord Zhou. Of course he would ask. As a result, these two people treated him like a wolf!
At the Ministry of Revenue, Wang Ju saw that Lord Qiu was not there, so she pulled over a chair and sat down. "Our Fifth Prince is not interested in the Ministry of Revenue. He will report in these few days and leave. Don't you want to ask?"
Zhou Shuren raised his head, "Are you free?"
"I've been so busy all day!"
Zhou Shuren snorted, "I see you're quite free, and you can actually observe the Fifth Prince."
Wang Ju cursed Zhou Shuren in his heart. Ever since Zhou Shuren came to the Ministry of Revenue, this guy has been treating him like a donkey. He cursed in his heart, but couldn't show it on his face. "It's not like I don't have ears in the Ministry of Revenue. My father said that many people have been getting close to the Fifth Prince recently."
This is the main point. Do you really think he wants to mention the fifth prince? This is what his father wanted him to pass on to Zhou Shuren.
Since he arrived at the Ministry of Revenue, his father and Zhou Shuren have had more frequent contact, and he can get some accurate information from Zhou Shuren. This is the advantage of having a good in-law.
For example, the last time the emperor took the prince to the Zhou Mansion, everyone was making wild guesses, but he was able to get accurate information and then pass it on to his father, who would then restrain the clansmen.
The Wang family is indeed neutral, but there are too many people in one family, especially a noble family like theirs. There are all kinds of birds in the forest, and it is not easy to be the patriarch of any family, especially the patriarch of a large family.
Zhou Shuren didn't know that Wang Ju had so many twists and turns in her mind at this moment. He didn't pay much attention to Zhang Yang, but he knew a lot. Now some people have been silent for so long and finally couldn't help but find Zhang Yang. They were quite good at seizing opportunities, as several princes were stirring up trouble.
It’s really not conspicuous to find Zhang Yang at this time, but doesn’t the emperor know
The emperor knows everything. He has been dragging his feet on deciding on a title, which may mean he is continuing to fish.
Zhou Shuren estimated that Qiu Yan was about to come back, so he lowered his voice and said, "Whether it's the title of king or the title of king, everything depends on the emperor."
Wang Ju was satisfied. He knew Zhou Shuren's attitude was good enough. "I will go back first."
In the Mansion of Marquis Yao, Yao Wenqi had a list in his hand. The people who approached Zhang Yang this time were not his people. He did not stop them this time. He just used these people to test the emperor.
Yao Wenqi still doesn't trust Shi Qing. If everyone on the list is disabled this time, Shi Qing will be in big trouble.
In the imperial palace, the scholar from the Hanlin Academy who entered the palace today was Shi Qing. Every time Shi Qing entered the palace, it was only to report.
The emperor asked, "You have been to Yaohou Mansion many times these days. Have you found any suspicious people?"
Shi Qing lowered his head and said, "I am incompetent. I have not discovered anything in the past few days."
The emperor was not disappointed. Yao Wenqi, whose hands and feet had been cut off, was naturally more cautious. However, Yao Wenqi was cautious because he still had a chess piece in the Marquis' Mansion. "According to the date, Yao Zheyu's leave should be over, but the Ministry of War has not recalled him yet?"
Shi Qing shook his head, "No, Master Yao is still at home."
The emperor nodded, "Remember the people on the list, don't touch any of them."
He was very optimistic about Shi Qing, as he was an important chess piece. He was not in a hurry to deal with the others. The most important thing now was that Shi Qing gained Yao Wenqi's trust. Who Yao Wenqi's partner was had always been too mysterious, so mysterious that he had already made some guesses.
This speculation has kept him awake at night these days.
Shi Qing's heart was trembling. The emperor's tone frightened him. "I obey your command."