Chapter 897 Black History

Chapter 897 Black History

In the blink of an eye, it took three days. The hometown of the Gu clan is not too far from the capital. Two days is enough for a fast horse to go back and forth. The first news that came was from Gu Liufeng's grandfather.

When Zhulan and Zhou Shuren read the news together, Zhulan was surprised, "Liufeng's grandfather passed away a long time ago."

Zhou Shuren clicked on the news on the paper, "The Gu family has a lot of money."

Zhulan glanced, "This person passed away, and I didn't mention it to the Hu family. The Gu family really doesn't want Liu Feng."

Zhou Shuren, "I don't think so. It's the grandson after all. He hates because of love. The longer he hates, the more he misses him. As I said just now, the Gu family has a lot of wealth, and no one wants Liu Feng to go back."

Zhulan narrowed her eyes, "You are just your guess."

Zhou Shuren spread out his hands. Indeed, he knew his guess. "There is too little news coming back. We will know when we find out."

Zhulan and Zhou Shuren did not expect that Gu Liufeng's uncle's family would come to Beijing on the twenty-ninth day of the Chinese New Year.

Zhou Shuren has already rested at home. He just repaired Ming Teng yesterday, and he is in a good mood. Hu Xia came with news.

Zhou Shuren looked at Hu Xia, "He went to your house right after entering Beijing?"

Hu Xia nodded, and he was also very surprised, "The Gu family has an old house in the capital. The house is not big, but it is a ready-made residence. I arrived in the capital yesterday evening, and today I sent a post to the official. I hope I can come in the next year. visit."

Zhou Shuren, "I remember Liu Feng's cousin joined the Ministry of Industry?"

Hu Xia nodded, "The head of the Ministry of Industry."

Zhou Shuren hummed, he hadn't let go of his contacts in the past half a year, his friends from the Ministry of Industry, Lord Fang, and Lord Shangshu were not here, and Lord Fang was the second in command, so he was under his nose.

Zhou Shuren asked, "What else do you know about the Gu family?"

Hu Xia shook his head, "The lower officials don't know much."

Back then, he didn't have much contact with his brother-in-law. Back then, he was focused on making progress and didn't pay much attention to the Gu family.

Zhou Shuren was reading the chess record and playing chess by himself, so he pulled Hu Xia and said, "Play the game with me."

Hu Xia was troubled,

He only has a little understanding of chess, so he can only play on the scalp.

Before a cup of tea, Zhou Shuren waved his hand. It was not as good as Ming Teng's, and he couldn't forget it. "Are you going to stay in the Ministry of Households like this forever?"

Hu Xia never thought that he would be promoted all the way up in the Ministry of Finance. There are so many talents in the Ministry of Accounting. He is a practical type, but now he has a thought, "Please give me some advice."

Zhou Shuren was quite satisfied and clever, "Next year you have to be more attentive, and strive for a good evaluation in the assessment by the Ministry of Officials next year."

Hu Xia was excited, and this was already a clear instruction, "Your official must work hard."

Zhou Shuren continued: "As for the Gu family, you should pay more attention."

Hu Xia kept it in his heart. If the adults didn't say anything, he would watch more. This is related to the future of his nephew and his future, so he has to be cautious.

Zhulan waited for Hu Xia to leave, and came out from behind the screen, "The Gu family is quite smart, and didn't send any post to our family."

Zhou Shuren, "It's better to have brains than to have no brains. By the way, what kind of New Year gift did you give Zhang Jinghong?"

Zhulan, "Zhang Jinghong is generous. The New Year's gifts are given with good tonics. I returned some nice furs. Didn't you say that Zhang Jinghong can't catch cold? Our family has a lot of furs. It's also a good idea to give more."

Zhou Shuren hummed, "Even if Zhang Jinghong is released, his life is still not very good. Even if he buys, he has to go out of Beijing to buy, otherwise what he buys will not be good."

"It's not just a matter of background, but also Zhang Yang's relationship. No one is willing to offend Zhang Jinghong because of Zhang Jinghong. Mrs. Song heard that Zhang Jinghong bought the tonic at a high price in Pinggang."

Zhou Shuren said: "Even if there is no publicity, their life will not be much easier. Everyone is afraid that the emperor will suddenly change his face, and they are afraid of being implicated."

Zhang Jinghong was in the household department, and the only person who could talk was him. No one would take the initiative to speak to Zhang Jinghong when other people were on business.

Zhulan smiled: "You appreciate him more and more."

"What I appreciate is heart and tenacity. Even if it is difficult, I am still not afraid. This is rare."

Zhulan said quietly: "The changes have been too great, even that Yao Xin, Yao Xin came to the house twice, but she didn't come too much."

Zhou Shuren hummed, and suddenly laughed, "I haven't taught this serious apprentice much, and I'm still browsing the great rivers and mountains. This is not an apprentice, but I have taught a lot."

Zhulan was also emotional. Just as she was about to speak, her youngest son Changzhong came in, "Father, you promised your son to make ice lanterns. The ice is ready, and I will miss you soon."

Zhou Shuren happily held his youngest son's hand, "Has the engraver your elder brother invited arrives?"

Changzhong nodded, "It's here, it's here."

Zhou Shuren turned his head, "Aren't you going?"

Zhulan didn't want to go, the weather was already cold enough, and she had to face a pile of ice, "I won't go, take care of your son, don't stay outside for too long."

"knew."

At night, the Zhou Mansion lit ice lanterns. The ice lanterns still had colors. Come on, the boys at home stayed outside after eating. There were so many ice lanterns that even if the candles were lit inside, the whole yard was still very brightly illuminated. .

Zhulan and Zhou Shuren stood at the door of the house, Zhulan said: "Tomorrow is thirty, and it's a new year. Master Zhou, do you have any wishes for the new year?"

Zhou Shuren looked at his son and grandchildren, the laughter of the children made Zhou Shuren's face softer, "I want to better protect this home, the home you and I built together."

Guard the children's laughter, and better shelter the home from wind and rain.

Zhulan looked at the children who had already had a snowball fight, and even Changli and the others joined in. Even though the calculations outside continued, this is the best safe haven when I go home, "This is the best wish."

Zhou Shuren held Zhulan's hand, and he and Zhulan shared a home built with their hands.

On New Year's Eve, the Zhou family was full of joy. Zhulan woke up early in the morning to see Yudie and Yuyi coming together hand in hand, the two little girls were the first to come.

Zhulan smiled, "You two are really early."

Yudie wore round clothes, "Grandma, I was the first to get up, and then I went to find Yuyi."

Yu Yi was still yawning, "Sister got up too early."

Zhou Shuren picked up the two little girls, these two granddaughters were very rare, "Go, grandpa will take you to wake your uncle up."

Yudie put her arms around Grandpa's neck, "Grandpa, let's go quickly."

Zhulan watched her husband go out with his two granddaughters in his arms. The husband was serious to the grandchildren, and he was the best grandfather to the granddaughters. No matter how naive the questions the little granddaughters asked, Zhou Shuren would patiently explain them.

Soon, the giggles of Yudie and Yuyi came from the yard, as well as the sound of his son's embarrassment turning into anger.

Chang Zhong wrapped the quilt tightly and sat, glaring at his father, "Father, my son is an uncle."

He's an uncle, hoot, my little niece will definitely laugh at him in the future.

Zhou Shuren was very happy. Even if he didn't go to court, he didn't have much time to communicate with the children every day. This rest, he would naturally be happy early. Seeing his son's angry appearance, he felt very happy. The black history of his son grew up ah!

Yudie covered her eyes, "Little uncle is shy."

Yu Yi looked at her little uncle, nodded heavily, "Shame."

Seeing his younger son's face flushed, Zhou Shuren laughed out loud.