Chapter 868： paving

Chapter 868 Paving the way

After Zhulan finished speaking, she looked at the box. The box was very elegant, especially the screen embroidered with plum blossoms. She gave the cloak to Mrs. Song and chose a place to sit down.

Mr. Bai had already poured the tea himself, and replied with a smile, "If you don't come to Du's house today, then I will invite my sister-in-law to drink tea, and the box will not be wasted."

Zhu Lan sniffed the tea, um, it was quite fragrant, and it was a little greasy just after eating, just drinking tea to relieve the tiredness, "Now there are no outsiders, what are you looking for from me?"

Bai Shi took a sip of the tea, but didn't turn around, "Shu Ren knows that my husband is the boss of the Ministry of Officials."

Zhulan naturally knew that Bai's husband, who was not very old, had already reached the position of the top official. Zhou Shuren had said that in the future, the Song family would also be able to produce a high-ranking person.

Zhulan put down the teacup, "What news did you hear?"

Bai is from an aristocratic family, she likes to talk to Yang, she should take the initiative to make friends, just because they are all smart people, "Yes, this official department is being assessed, and Lord Zhou naturally doesn't need me to mention it, everyone knows in their hearts, I What I want to mention is Wu Ming, Master Wu."

Zhulan thought to herself, from this point of view, the Song family belonged to the crown prince, and it was normal for the Song family to know that Wu Ming was transferred, "Is there a suitable girl in the Song family?"

Bai Shi was not surprised that Yang Shi guessed, and said generously: "Yes, the youngest daughter of my cousin's uncle's family, who is a slaughter this year, because I am familiar with Shuren, that's why we have today's conversation."

Zhulan has also been thinking about Wu Ming's marriage. The three-year period of filial piety has passed, and she wrote several times to ask Wu Ming if he has the idea of ​​starting a family. Wu Ming said that he is not in a hurry.

Now that Wu Ming is going to Beijing, the marriage should definitely be decided. Zhulan asked, "The daughter of the Song family has always been engaged early, why is this Miss Song and her husband not yet engaged?"

Bai Shi didn't hide it either, this matter can't be hidden, "I was engaged when I was a child. When my cousin was ten years old, Uncle Tang was demoted because of a mistake, so the other party quit the relationship. Two years ago, Uncle Tang got up again, Aunt Tang got up again. I was a little scared and wanted to find a good man, but the good men in the capital either got engaged early or were young, so they kept dragging them along."

Bai Shi paused and continued: "I was thinking of looking for a good one when I was thinking about the imperial examination, but there was no suitable one."

In fact, at the time, the current fifth prince was also on Auntie's list. After inquiring after the imperial examination, Auntie directly crossed it out. According to Auntie's words, marrying such a man will be troubled and burdened for the rest of your life.

Zhulan's heart moved, and the Song family spoke highly of it in Zhou Shuren's heart, "I wrote it down in my heart."

Bai Shi didn't say much, "Shuren, please drink tea."

Now that the conversation was over, Zhulan felt relieved. She sipped tea with a smile, and also tasted the dim sum from the teahouse. She felt that it was good and packed two packets and took them back for the children to eat.

In the evening, when Zhou Shuren came back, Zhu Lan said about it, "Cousin-in-law of Bai's in-laws, do you understand?"

Zhou Shuren nodded, "I know that Master Song was originally the third-rank official of the Guanglu Temple. When something happened, he was demoted. He rose again two years ago, and now he is the fourth-ranking official of the Honglu Temple."

After a pause, he continued: "This is the advantage of having a huge family. If there is no family, this Lord Song will not have a chance to rise up. Although he is the fourth-ranking official of Honglu Temple, he is the leader of Honglu Temple."

Zhulan said quietly: "If you have family news, you are well-informed. If Wu Ming didn't enter the capital, he would come to the door."

Zhou Shuren said: "The Song family is the one who stands for the crown prince. The crown prince wants to use Wu Ming. The Song family happens to have a suitable girl, and the crown prince must have pushed him."

Zhulan asked, "Then what do you think of this marriage?"

Zhou Shuren spread his hands, "The prince intervened in this marriage. We don't think it matters. To put it bluntly, we are just a messenger, and because we have the status of Wu Ming's godfather and godmother, people came here on purpose."

Zhulan, "...you're right, then write to Wu Ming, he decides for himself."

Zhou Shuren pouted, "There is only one answer from beginning to end, Wu Ming can only agree, there is no other choice, this marriage is good for Wu Yan after entering Beijing, now it seems that the prince appreciates Wu Ming very much, paving the way for him already."

Zhulan sighed, "When there was no us, Wu Ming was a boss. Sooner or later, gold will shine. Now Wu Ming is just walking more steadily than before."

Zhou Shuren, "Unfortunately, it will take a few years for him to remember. I really hope he gets up earlier, and I feel more relaxed."

Zhulan pushed her husband, "Go and write a letter."

"Ok."

The next day, from the Ministry of Housing, Zhou Shuren went back to the Ministry of Housing and saw Zhang Yang greet him cheerfully, he paused, and even smiled at him!

After taking a measurement, he asked Lang Zhong who was beside him, "What's wrong with Your Highness?"

Lang Zhong coughed, "Sir, Xiguan heard that two concubines entered the mansion of the Fifth Prince yesterday."

Zhou Shuren really didn't care about this, he pulled the corner of his mouth, man, "Well, you send someone to the Dirty Punishment Department and ask them to clean up a few more warehouses."

Lang Zhong, "Yes."

Zhang Yang was in a good mood and touched the purse. This purse was given to him by the concubine. Today, he almost didn't want to come to the household. The emperor still loves him. Both concubines are beautiful.

Zhang Yang was a little absent-minded when he settled accounts, feeling that the time passed a little slowly.

However, he still misses Zhengfei, this concubine is good, Zhengfei must be better!

At noon, the Zhou family and Changyi arrived home, "Mother, this is the money for selling frozen fish in the ice cellar, and this is the money for selling fish in the fishing ground, take a look."

Zhu Lan took it over and looked at it, "The fish sold in this ice cellar is one hundred taels more than I expected."

Changyi explained: "This year's fish trade is good, the storage is good, and the price has been raised."

Zhulan took the money and looked at Changyi.

After so many years, Changyi can't say that he understands Mother very well, and he knows about six or seven points. "Mother, do you have something to tell your son?"

Zhu Lan, "Our family has a good relationship with the Chen family. My mother has been listening to the Chen family about overseas affairs, but I heard that the Chen family wants to open a shop in an overseas country. My mother is thinking about whether you can buy property overseas. ?"

Changyi is surprised Mother, of course she can buy property. My son has contact with many businessmen and knows a lot. This time I went to the fishery and learned more. Some people have already bought property overseas, and I heard that some foreigners The merchants who sell our goods in their own country are very popular with the people. "

Zhulan continued: "I heard that some countries are in chaos, and some countries have been fighting, but there are also some stable countries."

Changyi didn't think that what mother said to him was a small talk, and his mind moved, "Mother, do you want your son to go out and have a look?"

Zhulan does have a meaning. She and Zhou Shuren can't go out. Zhou Shuren's age must not be able to bear the hardships on board, but she still hopes that someone from the Zhou family can go to see the outside world.

The world is very big, even if you go out for a trip, you will come back with a broad vision.

At present, only Changyi can go out from the Zhou family. She and Zhou Shuren mentioned that Zhou Shuren is supportive. If the two of them don't know what will happen in the future, it may help their descendants to broaden their horizons and learn more about the world. As elders, she and Zhou Shuren can guided.

(End of this chapter)