Chapter 1407

In the evening, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren talked about Yujiao's matter, "Do you think Concubine Liu is out of her mind, really thinking that our family and Shangguan's family will get engaged directly when they see the emperor?"

Zhou Shuren fanned the wind with a fan, "Concubine Liu didn't dare to make big moves. Concubine Liu has been with the emperor for many years, and she knows the emperor's temper. Everyone knows who is really troublesome. Concubine Liu is afraid that if she can't stop, the emperor will completely kill her." If you don't like it, it's better to choose two weighty ones."

Zhulan wanted to roll her eyes, Zhou's family and Shangguan's family became the best candidates, "Do you think Concubine Liu's plan will come true?"

Zhou Shuren flicked the hand of the fan and paused, "If the emperor wants to use the second prince as the whetstone of the prince, he will fulfill Liu Concubine's wish. If he doesn't want to, he will not choose the Xue family."

Zhulan, "I don't think the emperor will choose a whetstone for the prince."

If he really chooses, the second prince will be abolished. No matter what happens in the future, the end will not be good.

Zhou Shuren smiled, "I don't think so either, so Concubine Liu will not get what she wants."

The next day, in Lijiacun, Mingrui didn't sleep well, he was very vigilant, it rained heavily in the first half of the night, and in the second half of the night, Shangguan Liu couldn't sleep and tossed and turned, and he didn't rest either.

At dawn, Mingrui sat up, looked at Shangguan Liu who had just slept for a while, pressed the center of his eyebrows firmly, got off the kang with some energy, put on his clothes and walked out of the room.

The servant standing outside heard the sound, "Master, why did you get up so early?"

Mingrui signaled the boy not to follow, "I'll go for a walk."

There were already sounds outside, doors opening, whispers of conversation, and the hooting of geese.

When Mingrui came out, he saw the little boy who led the way yesterday carrying firewood to the kitchen. The little boy was stunned for a moment when he saw him, and then said: "My lord needs hot water. My grandma is boiling hot water. I need to wait a while." .”

Mingrui shook his head, "No rush."

Listening to the sound of water in the ditch, Mingrui took a deep breath of fresh air, and his drowsiness was completely gone. He was born in Zhoujia Village, but he didn't live in Zhoujia Village for long. The younger siblings behind him had never been in contact with it. village.

He often heard what his mother said about the days in Zhoujia Village, and turned his head to look at the busy Zhao family. Because the Zhao family fled in the past, the old lady had three sons, and one died. Now there are two sons beside him. They each have several children, the population is considered simple.

Mingrui has a good impression of this family, hardworking, united, loving mother and filial son, reminding him of his own home.

Walking out of the yard, I heard the sound of reciting the Three Character Classic, followed the sound, and saw a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy digging the ditch at the door to release water.

This boy is the eldest son of the second room of the Zhao family, and also the elder brother of the little boy who led the way yesterday.

Zhao Bai looked embarrassed, a little at a loss, "I, I listened to the young master teaching my younger brother yesterday, so I followed suit."

Mingrui asked, "Have you learned it?"

Zhao Bai, "I heard Brother Xia from Lizheng's family read it, and I remembered some of it. Yesterday, the young master taught my younger brother, and I remembered some of it."

Mingrui continued to ask, "Do you want to study?"

Zhao Bai nodded and shook his head again, scratching the back of his head with a silly smile, "I'm not very smart, and my family doesn't have any money for me to study, I just want to read more, and I don't want to be cheated by people who don't know how to read. have no idea."

Mingrui said again: "There are promotional albums for official uniforms, and there are simple words on them."

Zhao Bai pursed his lips, "Our village is far away from the county seat, and it takes a day to go there once. There is no need to go to the county seat rarely. Generally, we buy in the nearby big villages and towns."

Mingrui understood. The publicity album is in the county, and they can't see it. "You want to read so much, but has someone in the village been deceived?"

Zhao Bai nodded, "Well, our village is poor, and Uncle Qian is ill. It is said that Uncle Qian's daughter is going to work, but the contract is a contract of prostitution."

"Didn't let Rizheng take a look?"

Zhao Bai didn't say a word, but Mingrui understood that Lijia Village is not a village composed of families, and the patriarch will be in charge of the affairs of the clan, and the people in this village will only help if it is beneficial.

In the capital, after the morning court, Lord Shangguan walked up to Zhou Shuren, "Thanks to my granddaughter for taking care of her.

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"This is serious. Yujiao is younger than Ling's granddaughter, so Yujiao is taken care of."

Lord Shangguan smiled, "Master Zhou will go together?"

"good."

The two of them walked together, which surprised many ministers. What is the situation? The two never said a word before, and Mr. Wen frowned.

Mr. Xue was very upset, there was no movement in the palace, and he didn't dare to send someone to inquire. It stands to reason that there should be news in the palace.

The boss of Shangguan is not proud of the fact that there is a future princess in his family. On the contrary, he does not want a princess to be born in his family. The more he hides, the more he hides and falls on himself.

Since the decree came down, he has been more careful in the hall, for fear of saying a wrong sentence.

As for Zhou Shuren, he has never been in contact with him. He thought it was unnecessary before. The Shangguan family has its own way of life, but now it is because of the desire to make friends that it is the reason for today's gratitude.

Zhou Shuren has a good impression of the Shangguan family. The Shangguan family is very similar to the Ning family. The Wen family is as high-profile as the Shangguan family is low-key. The future princess seldom goes out.

He had never heard of anyone in the Shangguan family who was crazy. If the Shangguan family hadn't produced a crown princess, he would be very optimistic about the son of the Shangguan family. Unfortunately, if the Zhou family wants to remain undefeated, they must try to avoid involvement with the royal family.

The two didn't say much, they were talking about some political affairs, and they separated when they reached the gate of the palace.

Wang Jue followed all the way, waited for Lord Shangguan to leave, and then got into the carriage of the household department.

Zhou Shuren, "Are you getting fat again?"

Wang Zuo, "...No."

"I don't believe it, you trembled as soon as you got off the carriage."

Wang Jue shrank his stomach, "That's your illusion."

Zhou Shuren stopped teasing Wang Jue, "Why are you following?"

Wang Zuo, "I'm curious, why do you have friendship with Lord Shangguan?"

Zhou Shuren smiled and said nothing, yesterday invited Zhulan and Mrs. Shangguan into the palace, the news was blocked, and it is not known that Yujiao and Shangguanli have left the palace.

Wang Jue whispered: "Shangguan's family has a future princess, you don't want to get involved, do you?"

Zhou Shuren rolled his eyes, "What do you think?"

Wang Zuo felt relieved, "I'll say you're a cunning old man."

"You can say it again."

Wang Zuo waved his hand, "You didn't hear me."

"late."

Wang Jue smiled dryly, and then revealed the big news, "My father is ready to retire."

Zhou Shuren was startled, "Why did the old man suddenly want to retire?"

"I have established a firm foothold in the capital, and our two families have already married. My father wants to live a leisurely life in his later years by letting go of the burden."

Speaking of which, his father was able to put down his burden and become an official, thanks to Zhou Shuren, Zhou Shuren's background, Zhou Shuren's status in the court and the royal family, and the marriage between the Wang family and the Zhou family, the Wang family has a reliable ally.

Because of this, his father often said that he had good eyesight, and that this marriage was arranged well back then.