Zhu Lan smiled and said, "Finally he's back in Beijing. This kid is finally willing to go back to Beijing."
Mrs. Song laughed, "You should say that Mr. Meng is willing to return to Beijing."
Zhu Lan changed her words, "Yes, it is indeed Mr. Meng. If Mr. Meng does not return to Beijing, Meng Jie will not dare to return to Beijing either."
This time when Meng Jie returns to Beijing, he probably won't go out. The study tour will last a long time, and Meng Jie also needs to calm down and prepare for next year's provincial examination.
Ming Teng was very annoyed with the academy. He had enjoyed too much flattery this year. He used to hope to have more rest in the academy, but now he just wanted to attend classes all the time.
Ming Teng felt a little aggrieved. His elder brother said that this was a way to train his mind and warned him not to lose his temper. His face froze from smiling.
Ran Xun felt the cold and warmth. When the master was about to come, he said to Ming Teng: "I will rely on you in the future. You have to protect me."
Ever since grandpa came to Beijing and was promoted in rank but not given an official position, some people have become very unpleasant and have ridiculed him, saying that grandpa had made great contributions but had not gained power. If my aunt had not become the prince's concubine, the Ran family would have been attacked by countless people. The Feng family has been waiting for an opportunity!
His grandfather warned him to follow Ming Teng in the academy and go home directly after school, telling him to be careful. To put it bluntly, he should stay away and not cause trouble, otherwise he would not be able to be the Young Master Ran.
Unless grandpa gets the official position he deserves, or the prince ascends the throne, and our family has a royal concubine!
Ming Teng patted Ran Xun's shoulder and said, "Okay, okay, we're going to be together. Anyway, you've always said that you're going to get engaged this year, so how about that? Are you ready to get married?"
Ran Xun curled his lips, "Before Grandpa came to Beijing, I was a popular girl. My mother was almost dazzled by the choices. After Grandpa came to Beijing, no one even stepped into the door of my house."
Ming Teng felt that it was not easy for brothers, "I will protect you in the future to prevent you from getting beaten up."
Ran Xun is very rude and arrogant, and now there are many people who want to beat him up secretly!
Ming Teng grinned, "Do you still dare to break up with me now?"
Ran Xun, "... I dare not, I dare not, from now on I will call you brother."
Ming Teng looked at the depressed Ran Xun, and his annoyance disappeared. He felt particularly balanced because there were people who were worse off than him.
At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren called Hu Xia over. Qiu Yan was not there, and Zhou Shuren was the only one in the room. He motioned for Hu Xia to sit down, "Don't be nervous, I just want to chat with you for a few minutes."
Hu Xia was still very nervous, "Sir, what do you want to talk about?"
Zhou Shuren asked, "You have done a good job in the Ministry of Revenue this year. What do you think after the year-end assessment?"
Hu Xia was not nervous this time. He had done a lot of tasks this year and accumulated a lot of merits. He knew very well that it was all arranged by Lord Zhou. He also had a lot of ideas. It was unrealistic for him to continue working in the Ministry of Revenue, although he hoped to continue working under Lord Zhou, but unfortunately it was not possible.
He himself also thought about it, "I think the Ministry of Industry is pretty good."
His personality is destined to prevent him from competing for anything, so it is better for him to do his job honestly and steadily. Among the six ministries, only the Ministry of Works is the quietest, and he also has his own little thoughts. It is the most difficult to get money from the Ministry of Works. Everyone knows his relationship with Lord Zhou, so he will not face any difficulties in the Ministry of Works. As long as he does a good job, he still has the opportunity to be promoted.
Zhou Shuren looked at Hu Xia and thought to himself that honest people in the officialdom should not be underestimated. The Ministry of Industry is indeed the best place for Hu Xia. "You have a good idea."
Hu Xia was relieved, "It all depends on your protection."
If it weren't for Lord Zhou, he wouldn't dare to leave the Ministry of Revenue, nor would he dare to dream of getting promoted. So he was lucky that he had to send a big gift to his nephew when he got married.
Zhou Shuren had an idea in mind. Although there was still half a year until the end of the year, some things were better prepared in advance to avoid mistakes. Officials in the capital were all assigned to their own positions. If Hu Xia was going to the Ministry of Works, someone had to leave.
Moreover, Hu Xia has been in charge for so many years, and it is time for him to be promoted. The reason why he cares so much about Hu Xia is not only because of Gu Liufeng, but more because the Zhou family is weak and Hu Xia has no great ability, so the important thing is to be self-aware and obedient.
Two days later, the Ministry of Revenue was on holiday, and Wang Ju and Tao brought their grandson to Zhou's house. Zhou Shuren had already prepared a fishing rod by the lake and took Wang Ju directly to the garden.
Zhulan smiled at Tao, "The relationship between the two of them is really good."
The smile on Mrs. Tao's lips froze for a moment before she nodded and said, "My master mentions Mr. Zhou every day."
But they were not nice words. My husband's ability to curse has improved a lot, and he was cursing Lord Zhou.
Zhulan almost laughed out loud. She could guess what Wang Ju was talking about. In order not to embarrass Tao, she changed the topic, "You haven't been here for a while."
Mrs. Tao was tired. "I also want to come here more often, but I can't. Since I returned to Beijing, I have more things to do. Not only do I have to worry about the Wang family, but I also have to meet the women in the Wang family. It's too busy."
The current mother-in-law doesn't take care of anything. She is the eldest daughter-in-law, and all the pressure is on her. The Wang family is a big family in the capital, and they have many social engagements. She is busy like a top and has to hold on even when she is sick.
Zhulan looked at Tao's complexion and found that she was indeed very tired. "There is no outsider here. Come over and lean on him for a while. Don't sit in a pose. I feel tired just looking at him."
Tao's shoulders relaxed. "My every move represents the Wang family. Now that you are used to this sitting position, I won't be polite to you."
Having said that, Tao stood up and sat on the small kang, taking a pillow and leaning against it.
Zhu Lan sighed, "It's not easy to be the wife of a noble family."
Tao and Zhulan were friends, and because of the relationship between the two families, they spoke without much scruples. "After my mother's family got into trouble, I dared not make any mistakes, fearing that the Wang family would lose face. If I affected the reputation of the Wang family's girls, I would be a sinner."
Zhulan frowned, "You are just too strong-willed and put too much pressure on yourself."
Mrs. Tao smiled and said, "You just said that being a clan wife is not easy. This is what I should bear. It is also my responsibility. The Wang clan is a whole. I am the future clan leader's wife. These are my responsibilities."
Zhulan remained silent. Everything was for the sake of family inheritance. Inheritance was not easy, especially for the person at the helm.
Tao continued, "I am very happy to come here with the master today. It can finally make me relax for a day."
Zhu Lan laughed, "Then you should rest for a while. By the way, why didn't you bring Wang Lei with you?"
Tao pressed her eyebrows and said, "I want to, but unfortunately I can't. You know she will be married at the end of next year, and my mother-in-law is teaching her."
Zhulan felt Tao's resentment, and Tao had a deep grudge against her mother-in-law!
The Zhou family garden is particularly lively today because Wang Wei will be coming. Mingyun and others have asked for leave and are at home today, even Meng Jie is there.
Meng Jie had rich experience in studying abroad. The boys were all listening in the pavilion, and laughter could be heard from time to time.
Wang Ju looked at Meng Jie and said, "If this kid hadn't come back, I would have almost forgotten that you had a disciple."
This is a disciple acknowledged by Zhou Shuren. Although he is not particularly outstanding, he can be considered a young talent.