At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren looked at Wang Ju, who seemed to be hesitant to speak, and found it very annoying. "If you have something to say, just say it. If not, leave quickly."
Wang Ju sat still, "Your new house is still the best, it's spacious and bright."
"... I've moved in for a few days, and you come here every day. Don't you think it's a little late to say this now?"
Wang Ju was not embarrassed at all, "Why did you want to recommend Zhang Jinghong to the prince?"
Zhou Shuren, "How come I'm the one who recommended you?"
Wang Ju pretended to be just watching you quietly, "I don't even know you, who are we following?"
Zhou Shuren, "... I keep my distance from you, thank you."
Wang Ju asked more seriously: "How did you get involved?"
"You think too much. I just don't want to be busier. Now that I think about you leaving soon, I feel very reluctant. I really want to keep you in the Ministry of Revenue."
Wang Ju stood up. He didn't feel reluctant at all. The Ministry of Revenue was too tiring. The Ministry of Rites was easier. There were few major events. Most of the time, it was like retirement. He was leisurely and carefree. "I am very reluctant to leave you. Don't worry about me."
Zhou Shuren, “… .”
The way he raised it was a bit disgusting, especially when Wang Ju looked scared, it was really eye-catching.
At night, Zhulan was a little reluctant to see her brothers leave, "They won't stay to attend Xuehan's wedding."
"Big brother and second brother are also thinking about the Yang family."
Zhulan was a little reluctant, as if her two brothers had left the capital and she had no family. Although her brothers were often not around when they came to the capital, it was different. "Are you going to send the emperor's gift tomorrow?"
Zhou Shuren didn't feel bad this time. "Well, I'll pick the best gift from Rongchuan for me and give it to him."
The emperor must have been thinking about the gift Rongchuan gave him for a long time. This son-in-law is really like his son. He has received many gifts every year, but he doesn't feel sorry for it. Rongchuan will return the gifts in the future anyway, it's just a matter of passing them on.
Zhulan couldn't help but laugh, "Rongchuan is such a generous kid."
"Well, good boy!"
The next day in the palace, the emperor received the gift and was not in a good mood. He touched the blood coral ornament and said in a very sour tone, "Rongchuan is a child who doesn't know how to live. I am very worried."
The prince envied Lord Zhou. Although the blood coral was not very big, it was priceless. He said sourly, "I hope my son's son-in-law will be someone like me in the future."
The emperor looked at the prince with some disdain, "Why do I feel that you are becoming more and more stingy?"
The prince looks like, "Father, aren't you heartbroken by what you said?"
The emperor felt a little guilty, as he had done to his eldest son before. "What are you looking at? I am your father."
Prince, "..."
After Zhou Jia, Zhu Lan and other female officials left, they opened the tray next to them, on which was the headgear for the wedding.
Su Xuan's eyes widened. "The Queen really likes me. She has even sent me the headgear for my wedding."
Li stood up and looked at it carefully, "Mother, this headdress is not new."
What did the Queen mean by that? She didn't even send a new headdress.
Zhulan felt that this wedding headpiece was very meaningful, otherwise the Queen would not have sent it to her. She touched the headpiece carefully, thinking that it was a treasure that could be passed down from generation to generation. She wondered if it was something that the Queen wore when she got married.
Su Xuan was knowledgeable, "Sister-in-law, this is a treasure."
Mrs. Dong was stunned. "Mother, what about my little sister's wedding headdress?"
Zhulan felt distressed and wished that the Queen Mother should have sent it earlier. This headpiece is only worn once in a lifetime and she had put a lot of thought into it. Of course, the money was also heartbreaking. Now this headpiece would not be suitable for any granddaughter in the family as it was too expensive and luxurious. If it was given to the eldest granddaughter, then for fairness the following granddaughters would have to have the same one. Even though the Zhou family was already well-off, there was still pressure.
Zhulan looked at her daughters-in-law. Except for Su Xuan who was really generous, the other daughters-in-law were all looking forward to it.
Zhulan looked at the eldest daughter who came today and shook her head. It would not be good to give it to the eldest daughter. She had already given a lot. It would be reasonable to give it to the only granddaughter in the future, because she was the only one. But the eldest daughter was still young. Although she did not want to have children, contraception was not safe.
Zhu Lan thought for a moment and said, "Let your little sister take it away. Since I called her in the first place, naturally let her take it away."
Li was a little disappointed. It was not that she was coveting her mother-in-law's things, she just really wanted them. Of course, she did not have the ability to give her daughter such a good wedding ornament.
Zhao was not disappointed, she was just looking forward to it and did not feel any sense of loss at all.
Mrs. Dong didn't come today. Xiao Yujiao was crying and making a fuss today, and I was still coaxing the child in the yard.
Xuemei didn't think much about it. She was very content with her life now. This year's income also included the land. She saved up bit by bit and felt a sense of accomplishment.
Time flies. The first snow this year didn’t come early. This is the first year that Zhulan has been in ancient times. The first snow fell for two consecutive days without stopping. Although it was only light snow, a lot of snow accumulated.
And seeing that the sky showed no sign of stopping, Zhulan had originally wanted to paint the snow scene, but now she was a little worried, "I don't know if it's snowing only in the capital, or if it's widespread."
Xue Han knew that her mother was worried about her uncles. "It's been a while since the eldest and second uncles left. Mom, everything will be fine."
Zhulan opened the window and immediately felt the chill, "This winter is colder than in previous years."
Xuemei: "Yes, it is particularly cold this year."
Zhulan closed the window and said, "It looks like this year will be a cold winter."
Xue Han frowned, "I just hope the weather will be better when my daughter gets married."
Getting married in winter is such a pain. It's so cold. Her wedding dress is very beautiful, but for the sake of beauty, it's naturally not too warm.
Xuemei smiled and said, "I wore a cloak at that time, and asked the maid to hold it when I got out of the sedan chair."
Xue Han narrowed her eyes and said, this is a good idea.
At the Ministry of Revenue, Wang Ju stamped her feet in fear, "This winter is really cold. I heard from my wife that the prices of cotton and fur in the market have increased."
Zhou Shuren said disdainfully, "Your body is a waste, it doesn't keep you warm at all."
Wang Ju was even more disgusted with Zhou Shuren. "Look at yourself. You are wearing three layers of clothes. Everyone knows that Mr. Zhou gets fat in winter."
"At least my fat keeps me warm."
Wang Ju, “… … .”
Zhou Shuren didn't feel cold. "This winter, people have a hard time. The price of charcoal and other items has gone up."
The Ministry of Revenue has its own complete market survey, which has now been updated. It shows that not all the people in the capital are rich and powerful. Ordinary people are the main residents.
Wang Ju sat down and said, "I also heard from my wife yesterday that the charcoal we bought yesterday was much more expensive than in previous years. Even the price of firewood has increased."
Zhou Shuren was thinking in his heart that the Emperor's birthday had passed, but the actions of the past few days had not stopped at all because of the cooling temperature. Today's morning court was really exciting, with memorials involving the Feng family pouring in like snowflakes, with all kinds of accusations. The Feng family had been arrogant for many years, especially in the past two years. Sooner or later, they would have to pay for what they had done, and now it was time to pay back.