Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent! Chapter 1785: 1785: Startled or Not

Chapter 1785: Chapter 1785: Startled or Not

The next day, after attending the morning court, Zhou Shuren had a feeling. As expected, several ministers were asked to stay behind, along with Rongchuan, and the expansion of the academy was decided, funded by the Imperial court.

Zhou Shuren silently thought to himself that nothing should be spared when it cos to education, and he replied swiftly, “You can co to the Ministry of Revenue to collect the silver in the afternoon.”

The Emperor glanced at Zhou Shuren several tis. He could confirm it wasn’t because of Rongchuan that the silver was given so readily. It seed issues related to education received funds quite smoothly.

The Minister of Rites was envious and mumbled, “Next year’s spring examinations.”

Zhou Shuren stared straight at him, “You yourself ntioned next year.”

The Minister of Rites moved his lips without making a sound, but inwardly thought that Marquis Zhou’s ears were quite keen.

The Minister of War, Mr. Gong, dared not make a sound either, tilting his body slightly to indicate he wasn’t siding with the Minister of Rites.

The Minister of Personnel, “…”

He also wanted to ask for so silver, but seeing Marquis Zhou’s expression and glancing at the Minister of War, he decided to drop the idea for the ti being.

The Emperor also wished to look up at the sky. He understood Zhou Shuren’s feelings; it was difficult to save a little silver coin, and it was gone before it even got warm. The feeling was too bitter.

Zhou Shuren withdrew his gaze, again thinking to himself, thankfully the flood control dam was completed, and there was no news of flooding from the south. Lowering his head to look at the ground, he was aware that the more changes in the future, the more silver would be needed. So, negotiations should be initiated with the Ministry of Comrce to add so taxes or further subdivide tax categories.

At the Hou Residence, today Zhulan did not go to the academy, planning to rest at ho for two days. Xue Han got the news and returned to her mother’s ho.

Xue Han brought many nutritional supplents, all of which were tributes, “Mother, you’ve lost weight, you must take good care of yourself.”

Zhulan thought losing so weight was quite good; recently she felt much lighter and nimble, and she really didn’t like the supplents. Looking at a table full of supplents gave her a headache, “You didn’t bring all of them, did you?”

Xue Han really didn’t lack tributes, “The storeroom at ho has plenty, and you know our prince’s residence only has a few masters, so we accumulate a lot since we eat little of it.”

When my father and mother were around, they rembered to send food and other items to Prince Qin’s residence. After my father and mother passed away, my elder brother invested all his familial warmth into Prince Qin’s residence, sending so good things from the palace when he got them.

Xue Han wasn’t exaggerating; every year, another storeroom was needed at the prince’s residence.

Zhulan, “Even then, you brought back too much.”

Neither she nor Shuren lacked supplents, as the Emperor gifted them, and their son and daughter-in-law were filial, accumulating more and more things.

Xue Han smiled, “Eat slowly.”

Zhulan, “…”

She could never finish them, and supplents weren’t sothing to be eaten incessantly!

Zhulan gestured to Qing Xue to take the supplents away, “Has Lu Jia Qing not returned yet?”

Xue Han replied, “He sent a letter saying he set off back to the capital, he should arrive in a few days.”

Zhulan was concerned, and wondered if he had seen Chang Zhi.

Xue Han asked, “When you’re at ho, don’t your sisters-in-law usually co to accompany you? Why haven’t I seen any of them today?”

Zhulan, “Your eldest sister-in-law went for a social engagent, your second sister-in-law has an appointnt with Lady Hu, and your fourth sister-in-law went to check the shop.”

“I increasingly dislike banquets now; I’ve only been to the Crown Prince’s residence recently.”

Zhulan curiously asked, “Is the Crown Grandson well?”

Xue Han smiled, “The Crown Princess Consort takes very good care of the child, the Crown Grandson is particularly healthy, he was quite heavy when I personally held him for a while.”

“It’s good that the child is well.”

After all, he would be Shuren’s future disciple.

After the supplents were taken away, without maids in the room, Xue Han said, “I heard from the Crown Princess Consort that the Third Prince’s maternal family is secretly inquiring about ladies from prominent families.”

Zhulan perked up, “The Crown Prince is quite aware of his younger brothers, isn’t he?”

Even such a concealed matter was known; she didn’t believe the Du family was careless. It was clear the Crown Prince was constantly monitoring, never underestimating even off-the-radar younger brothers.

Xue Han felt weary, “The Emperor rarely ntions the Third Prince, indeed he lacks presence.”

Zhulan asked, “Have you seen the Second Prince’s Consort recently?”

Xue Han shook her head, “I haven’t seen her. I would go to the Crown Prince’s residence without being gossiped about; the Empress is not around. As a legitimate aunt, it’s right to take more care, but visiting the Second Prince Residence could lead to speculation.”

“I also haven’t heard news about the Second Prince’s Consort; the last ti I saw her was at the Empress’s funeral.”

Xue Han, “Li family’s daughter is quite insightful, it’s good to keep a low profile for a year or two.”

Zhulan agreed, “And I don’t know if enough exam papers are prepared for your little brother. Have Rongchuan prepare a few more sets when there’s ti.”

Xue Han burst out with laughter, “Others find it hard to get even one set of exam papers while our little brother fears there are too many.”

Zhulan also laughed, “Your father and I are just ordinary folks, with too high expectations of your little brother.”

For those who had taken the imperial examinations, doing more practice papers was effective, and what they could think of was producing more exam sets.

Xue Han said after laughing, “I see our little brother doing quite well back ho.”

“Indeed, he’s doing well; he particularly enjoys going to the clan school to study.”

Xue Han blinked, “If my father opens a family school at the Hou Residence, there would be a mad rush for entry.”

Zhulan chuckled softly, “Do you know how much so people offered to buy your fourth brother and Mingyun’s manuscripts?”

Xue Han was truly unaware, “How much?”

Zhulan, “Offered an original work in exchange.”

Xue Han wasn’t surprised after thinking about it; everyone knew the Hou Residence had thods for educating children, “Those must be kept.”

Zhulan nodded, “Of course, they must be kept.”

A few days later, Chang Zhi and his group finally arrived outside Chuanzhou City. More than thirty people had been on the battlefield and killed enemies, with a heavy murderous aura about them. Recently coming out of the military camp, well-trained, a team even before reaching the city gate raised the vigilance of the soldiers guarding the city.

Qianjiang was a bit excited, his hands never idle, tugging at his Jade Pendant one mont, gripping his fan the next, his eagerness to watch a good show obvious to everyone.

Soon they reached the city gates, and only after inspection could they enter the gate, whereupon they saw the appointnt letter.

The soldiers guarding the city hurriedly saluted, “Greetings to Lord Zhou.”

Chang Zhi saw a few young servants sneaking off, no doubt to spread the good news.

Sotis coincidences happen this way; just when Chang Zhi thought about encountering An San, here ca a face-to-face eting. An San was leaving the city while Chang Zhi was entering.

An San looked at Qianjiang in confusion, seeing Qianjiang’s proud expression, feeling very puzzled. An San then noticed the thirty-so guards and the man standing at the very front, with soldiers guarding the city showing great respect.

An San recalled, then rembered who it was. The last ti he saw him, he was wearing plain clothes with the appearance of a Scholar. Seeing him in this attire today, he felt a bit uneasy.

Being familiar with the soldiers guarding the city, An San stopped his carriage and ca over, “Who is this?”

Before anyone could respond, Qianjiang, with a smiling face, said, “Guess.”

An San, “??”

Qian’s father understood his son and didn’t intend to explain, quietly standing aside to watch the spectacle.

An San took a deep breath, unwilling to pay attention to Qianjiang, taking a step forward to ask again, only to be stopped by the guards, “!!”

The soldiers guarding the city remained silent at this ti. They weren’t foolish; they could perceive that the atmosphere was off.

Qianjiang laughed, “Let introduce you; you better pay attention. This is Lord Zhou, the chief examiner for this year’s Qiu Wei.”

An San’s pupils contracted sharply, “!!”