Chapter 1814 Betting

Zhou Shuren enjoys his son's filial piety, and most of the weight rests on his son, "It's another year, after a few days of busy work, I can relax."

Chang Zhi laughed and said, "Is there any bonus this year?"

Zhou Shuren squinted, "You still value the year-end bonus?"

Chang Zhi said: "Why don't I like it? Last year's bonus was very generous."

Zhou Shuren frowned, "The emperor didn't say anything."

Changzhi thought for a while and said, "That's enough."

Zhou Shuren thought, "Not necessarily, probably not as rich as last year."

Chang Zhi said again: "This year the national treasury will be full, and next year Dad will be able to worry less about money."

Zhou Shuren laughed, "A lot of money is useful."

Changzhi felt sorry for his father, "Father is too worried."

Zhou Shuren's footsteps suddenly became much lighter, "There are not many years left."

He waited for the eldest grandson of the emperor to grow up, and when he continued to perfect the household department, he could let go completely.

Chang Zhi was really happy for his father, "You can enjoy life in your old age, father, we can support our family already."

These words are not false, no one saw him in the past, and now they dare not underestimate him.

Zhou Shuren looked sideways at his fourth son and laughed, "Father is very happy."

The father and son walked very slowly, and when they left the palace, only the carriages of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Hanlin Academy remained. Zhou Shuren didn't want his son to send them off, but watched his son take a step ahead.

He asked sincerely, "Master Hou, let's go too."

Zhou Shuren sighed, "Look, Changzhi and the others still have a long way to go, and all I can do is support them."

There is no need for him to support the sky of the Hou Mansion alone, he is proud and at the same time a little empty.

I sincerely said, "Master Hou should be happy, you have successors."

"Yeah, I should be happy, the children and grandchildren of the family are all good."

As the days approached the end of the new year, Zhulan and Liu Ling corresponded, and Liu Ling took advantage of the New Year's gift to bring Shao Ting along.

Shao Ting hadn't been to the Hou's Mansion since she accepted the appointment, all because her sister-in-law pointed out the meaning, Shao Ting felt a little uncomfortable coming with her sister-in-law today.

Especially when Shao Ting saw Mrs. Shizi, she became even more nervous.

Zhu Lan signaled Liu Ling's sister-in-law to sit down. She didn't go to college very often in winter, and she hadn't seen Shao Ting for many days. few."

Liu Ling smiled, "It's true, the clothes at home are all too small."

Mrs. Li also looked at Shao Ting, she is not a bad mother-in-law, and her family background is not high, even if she became a concubine, she did not look down on Shao Ting. In her perception, her mother-in-law praises good girls, and she is not strong in control As long as the son likes it.

Zhulan looked at the eldest daughter-in-law, Li smiled knowingly and said: "I got some good materials here, I will take them out later to add new clothes to the girl."

After hearing this, Shao Ting got up hurriedly, "Little girl thanked Madam."

Mrs. Li likes girls who are generous and generous, and Shao Ting is a successful person in charge of affairs in the academy. The more she looks at her, the more she likes them.

Shao Ting has a good impression of Zhou Minghui. She didn't dare to think about it before, but now she can think about it and face the embarrassment of looking at her little daughter too much.

After chatting for a while, Liu Ling's sister-in-law left, and Mrs. Li prepared jewelry and clothes for Shao Ting.

After my sister-in-law left the Hou's mansion, Liu Ling smiled, "I feel at ease this time."

She knew that Mrs. Shizi was a good person, but Madam didn't say that she was also afraid that the younger sister would not be liked by Mrs. Shizi.

Shao Ting hugged the jewelry box and felt sweet in her heart. Although she hadn't seen Zhou Minghui for a long time, the attitude of Mrs. Shizi was Zhou Minghui's, "Sister-in-law."

Liu Ling felt shy, "Okay, okay, I won't say anything."

But I was thinking about my sister-in-law's dowry. The Shao family's family property is not much, and her dowry is not included in the current family property. Her dowry is all obtained by the husband. These things are not enough for the sister-in-law's dowry.

Liu Ling was thinking about how to buy more dowry.

In the Hou Mansion, Mrs. Li also talked about the betrothal gift, "Minghui's betrothal gift can't be higher than his two elder brothers."

She wanted to give more dowry so that Miss Shao's dowry would not look good,

But it's not too bad.

Zhulan understood, thinking of the books Minghui had sorted out, she smiled and said, "Minghui has a plan, let him figure out a way for himself."

Mrs. Li, "What can he do? Is he going to secretly send the family property he saved there?"

Zhulan smiled without saying a word, "You don't need to worry about him according to your plan."

Zhulan also didn't want to complement Minghui in private, she has many grandchildren, she will not make an exception.

Another day later, brothers Mingrui and Minghui went to the bookstore, they ordered books with the bookstore, and went to the bookstore to pick up the books today.

Chang Zhong thought about it and went with him. Sitting in the carriage, Chang Zhong smiled, "You are more like people who want to participate in the Spring Festival than I am."

Mingrui has a complete plan for the future, so he is not in a hurry for the imperial examination, "Although we don't take the imperial examination, we are also very courageous."

Changzhong, "I've been busy with the questions and didn't care much about you. How is your progress?"

The two frowned, "Hey, even with the guidance of my fourth uncle, our progress is still not fast."

"I'll help you when my spring is over."

Mingrui smiled, "Okay, little uncle, don't lose your word."

Changzhong didn't know how big a hole he dug for himself, he smiled cheerfully, "I will do what I say."

When the carriage arrived at the bookstore, Chang Zhong saw the third prince at a glance, and the third prince was followed by Lord Du, the third prince's cousin.

The third prince also noticed Chang Zhong and the others, and said with a smile: "It's rare to see three young masters at once."

Changzhong smiled, "We came to the bookstore to pick up books, are you here to buy books?"

The third prince also generously picked up the book and said, "Choose a few books that introduce architecture."

Chang Zhong understood. He heard from his father that next year he would build a royal garden. He said that the Ministry of Industry has the most comprehensive books of this kind. The third prince didn’t read them in the Ministry of Industry but bought them at the bookstore. Obviously he didn’t want people to suspect his intentions. Don't want to watch an opportunity slip by.

Mr. Du has been silent all the time, and he has thought about it, but unfortunately the third prince is devoted to being a good king, and even beat the Du family, and even said harshly that he dared to report to the emperor if he dared to torment the Du family.

The third prince bought the book and left. Changzhong also chose the book. After returning home, Changzhong came to the main courtyard to tell the story of the third prince's actions.

Zhulan said: "The third prince is a man of success."

Opportunities are given to those who are prepared. The third prince already has a good time in the Ministry of Industry, but if he works hard secretly, the right time, place and people will be all right.

Chang Zhong also thought so, "I see that the Du family is very peaceful, but the third prince is sober."

Zhulan smiled, "Only when you are awake can you live a good life."

Chang Zhong laughed, as long as the prince is not involved, the emperor will arrange other princes.

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye it is another new year, and in the blink of an eye it will be the twelfth year of Shenghui, and the big event in the next year will be Chunwei.

Many eyes in the capital were on Zhouhou's mansion. Zhouhou's youngest son had to understand Yuan, and someone bet privately whether Zhouhou's mansion would be ranked second.