Chapter 1814： bet

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

Changzhi listened with a smile and said, "Is there still a bonus this year?"

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

Changzhi said: "I don't like it. Last year's bonus was very generous."

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

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

Zhou Shuren thought, "Not necessarily, it is estimated that it is not as rich as last year."

Changzhi said again: "This year's treasury is full, so next year Dad can 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 were suddenly much lighter, "It won't be many years to fuck."

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

Changzhi was really happy for his father, "You can still enjoy the happiness in your old age, and we can already support our family."

This is not false, no one saw him before, and now he dare not look down on him.

Zhou Shuren turned his head to look at his fourth son and laughed, "Father is very happy."

The father and son walked very slowly. When they left the palace, only the carriage of the Ministry of Household and the Hanlin Academy was left. Zhou Shuren didn't send him off, but watched his son take a step first.

Jin Yan asked, "Master Hou, let's go too."

Zhou Shuren said with emotion, "Look at Changzhi and the others, they 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, and he is proud and a little empty at the same time.

Gently said, "Master Hou should be happy, you have a successor."

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

Day by day approaching the new year, Zhulan communicated with Liu Ling, and Liu Ling brought Shao Ting with him to take advantage of the New Year's gift.

Shao Ting hadn't been to Hou's mansion since she took over. All because her sister-in-law pointed out the meaning, Shao Ting was a little uncomfortable with her sister-in-law today.

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

Zhu Lan motioned to Aunt Liu Ling to sit down. She went to the academy less often in winter, and she hadn't seen Shao Ting for many days. The girl was just the age of a long body, and when she saw that Shao Ting had changed a lot, "I looked at Shao Ting, and she seemed to be getting taller. few."

Liu Ling smiled, "It is indeed long, and the clothes at home are too small."

Li Shi also looked at Shao Ting. She was not an evil mother-in-law, and her family background was not high. Even if she became a concubine, she did not look down on Shao Ting. In her cognition, her mother-in-law praised all good girls, and she was not strong in control. as long as the son likes it.

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

After hearing this, Shao Ting got up and said, "The little girl thanked Mrs."

Mrs. Li likes generous girls. Shao Ting is a good candidate for managing affairs in the academy. Mrs. Li likes it more and more.

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

After chatting for a while, Aunt Liu Ling left, and Mrs. Li prepared jewelry and fabrics for Shao Ting.

Sister-in-law left the Hou Mansion, and Liu Ling smiled, "This time I feel more at ease."

She knew that Mrs. Shizi was a good person, but she did not express that she was afraid that the little sister would not like Mrs. Shizi.

Shao Ting felt sweet while holding the jewelry box. Although she had not seen Zhou Minghui for a long time, the attitude of Mrs. Shizi was Zhou Minghui's, "Sister-in-law."

Liu Ling heard shyness, "Okay, okay, I won't say it anymore."

In my heart, I was thinking about my sister-in-law's dowry. Shao's family doesn't have much wealth. Not counting her dowry now, it's all obtained by her husband. These things are not enough for the little sister's dowry.

Liu Ling was thinking about how to buy more dowry.

In Hou Mansion, Mrs. Li also talked about the betrothal gift, "Minghui's betrothal gift should not be higher than that of his two older brothers."

She wanted to give more dowry so that Miss Shao's dowry wouldn't look good, but it wasn't too bad either.

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

Li Shi, "What can he do? Is he going to secretly send the money he saved?"

Zhu Lan smiled without saying a word, "You don't need to worry about him as you prepared."

Zhulan didn't want to make up for Minghui in private. She had a lot of grandchildren, so she wouldn't make an exception.

Another day later, brothers Mingrui and Minghui went to the bookstore. They ordered a book with the bookstore and went to the bookstore to pick up the book today.

Changzhong thought about it and went with him. Sitting on the carriage, Changzhong smiled, "You guys are more like people who are going to participate in the spring festival than me."

Mingrui has a complete plan for the future, so he is not in a hurry to take the imperial examination. "Although we do not have the imperial examination, we are very courageous."

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

The two frowned, "Hey, even with Fourth Uncle's teaching, our progress is still not fast."

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

Ming Rui smiled That's fine, little uncle, don't be rude. "

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

When the carriage arrived at the bookstore, Changzhong saw the third prince at a glance, and the third prince followed Mr. Du, the cousin of the third prince.

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

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

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

Chang Zhong understands, he heard his father say that he will build an imperial garden next year, and said that the Ministry of Works has the most complete books of this kind. The third prince did not read it in the Ministry of Engineering, but bought it in the bookstore. Obviously, he did not want people to suspect his thoughts. Don't want to watch the opportunity slip away.

Master Du has been silent all the time, and he has also had thoughts. Unfortunately, the third prince is a virtuous king, and he beats the Du family. He even said that if the Du family dared to toss, he dared to report to the emperor. The Du family's mind completely rested.

The third prince bought the book and left, and Changzhong also chose the book. When he returned home, Changzhong came to the main courtyard to talk about the actions of the third prince.

Zhulan said: "The third prince is a good one."

Opportunities are given to those who are prepared. When the third prince has a day in the Ministry of Industry, he will secretly work hard, and the time and place will be right and people will be complete.

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

Zhulan smiled, "The only way to live a good life is to stay awake."

Chang Zhong smiled, as long as the prince was not involved, the emperor would arrange for other princes.

Time flies fast, in a blink of an eye it is another new year, and in a blink of an eye, it will be the 12th year of Shenghui, and the major event after the year will be the Spring Festival.

Many eyes in the capital fell on Zhouhou Mansion. Zhouhou's youngest son had to understand Yuan, and someone made a private bet on whether Zhouhou Mansion would make another second place.