Capítulo 1778: Chapter 1778: Impatience

He’s not afraid of investigations. He’s never taken advantage in confiscating properties, nor taken a single coin from the Ministry of Revenue.

The Emperor heard the footsteps and glanced at Zhou Shuren, then at the rack, feeling even more troubled. Who can be as meticulous as Zhou Shuren?

Zhou Shuren noticed the Emperor frowning, then suddenly smiling. He felt puzzled, “Emperor?”

The Emperor’s mood improved; he thought of Marquis Zhou managing the Ministry of Revenue for him, and when his son ascends the throne, his son will have to find someone by himself.

In contrast, the Emperor’s mood was exceptionally good, “Let’s go.”

Zhou Shuren was more bewildered. What was so funny?

At the Royal manor, Zhou Shuren alighted from the carriage with a wooden expression. All the way, the Emperor’s mood was extraordinarily good, he considered himself knowledgeable about the Emperor, yet couldn’t grasp the key point this time, and the Emperor kept smiling at him, making him feel uneasy.

Ming Teng received the message and waited outside the manor, “I greet the Emperor.”

The Emperor indicated he should rise, “Today, you’ll introduce the manor.”

Ming Teng, “Yes.”

He knew this was a test; the Emperor wanted to assess his understanding of the royal manor.

Zhou Shuren wasn’t worried about Ming Teng. The child was becoming more reliable and steady; the Emperor’s test wasn’t a concern.

The royal manor had been divided into many experimental fields. Ming Teng said, “Emperor, I’ll start with the fertilizer experimental field.”

Looking at the lush fields, the Emperor thought of the achievements, and all his worries vanished, “Good, show me what you’ve learned.”

Ming Teng had learned a great deal, he had also participated in spring farming, and personally fertilized the seedlings.

Zhou Shuren didn’t speak up; he walked alongside Zhang Gonggong. The group was very quiet, mostly listening to Ming Teng’s introductions, Ming Teng personally involved had confidence, and compared data with last year’s effortlessly.

The more Zhou Shuren listened, the higher the curve of his lips rose, then he heard the Emperor say, “Good, with you, the Rong family can be at ease.”

Zhou Shuren, “…”

Oh, his grandson has been adopted already!

Next day, Zhulan understood why the Emperor took Shuren to the royal manor, and wondered how Lady Liu in the palace provoked the Emperor, not only being confined for half a year but also punished by having to transcribe scriptures for the Empress.

This news came from the palace; without the Emperor’s permission, no one would believe it.

Zhulan, “The Emperor has intentions to admonish.”

She was surprised Lady Liu became the scapegoat; had Lady Liu forgotten the rumors about dispelling bad luck?

Zhao had some conspiracy theories, “The rumors haven’t disappeared long ago, Lady Liu wouldn’t be so stupid, probably got schemed.”

Zhulan thought the same; after the Empress passed away, there were rumors that the Second Prince’s wedding was to dispel bad luck, and shortly after the Empress passed away on the day of returning home, everyone said the Second Prince’s luck was bad, etc.

Later, the Emperor intervened, only then did the rumors quiet down.

Lady Li, “If it’s a scheme, wonder who’s behind it.”

Su Xuan said, “This is the downside of not having an Empress.”

Zhulan said, “The Wen family has been very low-key recently.”

After the Empress passed away, Elder Wen got ill and has been recuperating ever since.

Su Xuan, “The Wen family’s low profile can reveal who’s the most active, and indeed being low-key is a smart move.”

Zhulan nodded approvingly; it’s wise for the Wen family to cling heavily to the Crown Prince, now the lower profile is more beneficial for them.

Lady Li suddenly said, “Mother, when is Ming Hui going to finish organizing his knowledge points?”

In recent days, Ming Hui secluded himself in the study for a whole day. She visited the study once and felt dizzy looking at the books on the desk.

Zhulan heard it and realized Lady Li cared for her son, “He’ll organize until his grandfather is satisfied.”

Lady Li immediately replied, “Mother, I’ll ensure that Ming Hui doesn’t slack off.”

Zhulan, “…”

Zhao and Su Xuan exchanged a glance and burst into laughter. After so many years, the eldest sister-in-law feared her father-in-law the most.

At the academy, Ming Hui wasn’t aware of the main courtyard events. He felt dizzy staring at the books, wishing time could reverse, regretting he agreed to his grandfather’s proposal so smoothly!

The young servant sympathized with the young master, “Why not take a break?”

Ming Hui gritted his teeth, “No need.”

He couldn’t go out of the residence until he finished organizing, and he wanted to prove himself.

In a teahouse in the capital, Yu Wen agreed to Ms. He’s invitation, with He Sishi choosing a gift for her grandmother, wanting Yu Wen’s discerning eye for help.

The two went to the capital’s largest jewelry shop. Yu Wen had the privilege of face is recognized in some shops in the capital, and shopkeepers’ ability to remember guests was remarkable.

As soon as they entered the jewelry shop, the clerk recognized no guest more esteemed than the Magistrate today, and welcomed the Magistrate while another clerk fetched the shopkeeper.

He Sishi whispered, “I’m lucky to be with you today.”

If she came herself, she wouldn’t have the face; only with the elders could she enjoy such treatment.

Yu Wen said, “I hope you can enjoy it more often.”

He Sishi blushed, as both families were basically communicating, just waiting until Qiu Wei ended to finalize the betrothal.

The shopkeeper arrived quickly, “Magistrate, what a coincidence you came, several new jewelry styles have arrived lately, Magistrate, please come upstairs.”

No big trades recently due to the Empress’ demise; the Magistrate wasn’t short on Silver Coins, and the shopkeeper’s eyes sparkled.

Yu Wen was accustomed to such looks; her mother’s background was substantial, and the whole Su family was brought into the Hou Residence. Her mother was indeed among the top patrons of various capital shops.

He Sishi always heard the Magistrate was a golden doll, and today the experience was even more direct.

The two went upstairs, and the shopkeeper asked, “Magistrate, what kind of jewelry do you need?”

Yu Wen said, “Today, I’m accompanying Ms. He.”

The shopkeeper understood, “Ms. He, what kind of jewelry are you choosing?”

He Sishi said, “I want to gift my grandmother something for her birthday; please help introduce me, shopkeeper.”

The shopkeeper heard, Miss He wasn’t lacking Silver Coins either, “This way please.”

He Sishi winked at Yu Wen; she too had a lavish mother, who brought a large dowry when she married.

Yu Wen naturally knew, oh, she really too liked this future sister-in-law.

The two listened to the shopkeeper’s introductions, hmm, every style wasn’t cheap.

Yu Wen didn’t notice two girls coming up, Ms. An and Ms. Jiao. Ms. An’s expression wasn’t good; the An family wasn’t short on Silver Coins, but she was annoyed at the clerk’s attitude.

Ms. Jiao was impatient; she really didn’t want to associate with Ms. An from the An family, lowering her eyes not to see Ms. An’s expression. This was the capital, the largest jewelry shop in the capital, ignorant of its backers, but anyone able to keep it running without causing trouble evidently possessed a deep background.

Ms. An saw Magistrate Anhe, and then the shopkeeper personally introducing, feeling even more agitated, making her understand deeper the importance of identity in the capital.

Staring too long, Yu Wen felt it, turned to see, and ignored Ms. An, nodding at Ms. Jiao.

Ms. Jiao’s words Yu Wen liked, and due to Empress Dowager Chen, Yu Wen had a favorable impression of Ms. Jiao.

Being ignored, Ms. An widened her eyes, then spoke sourly, “Sister, really lucky.”

Ms. Jiao frowned; if not afraid of rumors of greed for wealth and abandoning friends spreading, she would’ve long stopped associating with Ms. An!