Zhulan and Zhou Shuren were talking in the house. Outside, Changzhi had already expressed his admiration for how great his father was. Changlian returned to the house. He needed to calculate how much silver the antiques his father won were worth. He was also speechless to his brother-in-law. Since you have told me how many antiques you won, can’t you just tell me how much silver you sold them for?

On the way back, he wanted to ask his father several times, but he didn’t dare. He decided to estimate it himself. Anyway, the 1,000 taels of silver was a sure thing. Why didn’t he take after his father? No, he couldn’t give up. He had to learn!

Changzhi finished sharing and went back to the front yard to continue reading. He didn’t know how much shock he brought to his eldest brother, second brother, and eldest jiěfū.

The three of them returned to the house in a daze. Jiang Sheng saw his wife folding clothes and sat down next to her, “Xuemei.”

Xuemei put away her clothes and said, “You look absent-minded. What’s wrong?”

Jiang Sheng learned from Chang Zhi’s words and concluded with emotion, “My father-in-law is really capable.”

Xuemei thought it was something, she heard from her mother and thought it had to be kept secret, but now everyone in the family knows about it, “Yeah, Dad is really capable.”

Jiang Sheng was silent for a moment. “What do you think is the possibility of keeping Jiang Du?”

Xuemei, “.”

At most, she hoped that her parents would pay more attention to Jiang Du and Jiang Miao. Her husband actually wanted to leave their son to his father to be taught by him, which showed how important his father was in her husband’s heart.

Jiang Sheng regretted it the moment he said it. Wasn’t he greedy? His father-in-law helped him, and he wanted his father-in-law to teach his son. “Just pretend I didn’t say anything. I was just confused for a moment. Let’s go back tomorrow. It’s not a good idea to always ask Aunt Zheng to look after the house.”

Xuemei understood Jiang Sheng. Anyone would want to learn his father’s skills. Unfortunately, Jiang Du’s last name was Jiang, not Zhou. It was fine for Zhou’s descendants to learn, but it all depended on their father’s opinion if Jiang’s descendants wanted to learn. “We have to wait a little longer. Dad and Mom are going to the capital. Let’s see them off.”

Jiang Sheng: “Okay.”

His father-in-law was going further and further away. Who knew, maybe his family would have to go to Beijing to get acquainted with their relatives in the future!

After hearing this, Li Shi, the eldest wife, raised her voice and said, “Master, how much silver is that?”

Boss Zhou didn’t understand, he didn’t know antiques, “There must be a lot.”

Li Shi counted on her fingers, she still didn’t understand, but the Zhou family had money, and a lot of it was real, “Boss, we must listen to our parents. If this makes Dad unhappy, it will be terrible if Dad doesn’t let Mingyun learn this skill.”

Boss Zhou wanted to say that even if he was taught, he might not be able to learn his father’s skills, as it depends on talent. Seeing Changlian’s gloomy face, he knew that Changlian did not have this talent.

He suddenly felt balanced. He and his Second Brother had no talent for studying, but who knows, he might have talent in this area. He became excited when he thought about it.

The second son, Second Zhou, also thought of his talent and planned to learn from his father.

Unfortunately, during dinner, Zhou Shuren broke the news before the eldest and second sons of the Zhou family could mention it. “Your mother and I will follow the convoy to the capital in three days. When we are away, you all have to work together to protect the house. Do you hear me?”

Changzhi and Changlian knew at the Jiang Mansion that their parents were going to the capital. When they came back, they were so busy talking about their father’s abilities that they forgot to mention that their father was going to the capital. They were also tempted, but it was a pity that they could not go with them, and they felt very depressed.

Boss Zhou and Second Zhou were dumbfounded. Boss Zhou asked hurriedly, “Dad, what are you and Mom doing in Beijing?”

This time he walked a little far and he felt nervous.

Zhou Shuren coughed. He had already thought it through. Instead of letting the boys guess how much money he had, he might as well exchange it for real objects. “Dad will go to the capital to have a look in advance. If there is a suitable courtyard, we will buy one. In the future, whether I go to the capital to take the imperial examination, or Changzhi and Changlian, they will have a place to stay.”

Second Zhou was very smart. “Dad, we are worried about you and mom going. Dad, I am not the eldest child. It is okay for the family to be without me. Dad, let me go with you to take care of you and Mom!”

Boss Zhou, “.”

He wanted to go too, but his father was not home, and as the eldest son, he had to look after the family. Why did he have to be the eldest?

Zhou Shuren finally got rid of the eyesore. He had to be crazy to bring a light bulb. He regretted it the first time he took Xue Han out. “No, we’ll follow the convoy that Lord Jiang found. You have nothing to worry about. Changyi, you have the most thoughts and the most malicious intentions. Help your eldest brother at home. Dad is confident in you.”

Second Zhou, “.”

Dad was not happy with him. He had exposed all his background. He understood. Dad just hated him for being an eyesore!

Jiang Sheng, “.”

He stayed at his in-law’s house for a long time this time, and his father-in-law overturned many of his impressions of him!

Zhulan saw that the man had finished speaking, and said to the daughters-in-law, “When I’m not at home, the house will be handed over to you three. Li Shi and Zhao Shi will remain in charge, and Dong Shi will be responsible for helping your dàsǎo receive the female relatives who come to visit. Dong Shi, mother is most confident in you.”

Li Shi was not yet able to take charge on her own, especially in Pingzhou City. Zhao Shi was thoughtful, but she did not have as much experience as Dong Shi. She could feel more at ease knowing that Dong Shi was helping Li Shi at home.

Dong Shi actually wanted to be a housekeeper. She was not thinking about the money that a housekeeper could make, but she liked the feeling of being a housekeeper. Unfortunately, she was too young on the one hand, and on the other hand, even if the eldest dàsǎo was not good at housekeeping, her mother would favor her. Her mother would not let her surpass her eldest dàsǎo. Even the second dàsǎo, she could not surpass her.

Dong Shi suppressed her reluctance and said, “Don’t worry, mother. I will take good care of my dàsǎo.”

Zhulan nodded, “Mother believes you.”

Dong Shi was depressed. She wanted to impress her mother-in-law, but unfortunately, her mother did not give her the chance.

Xuehan sat next to the third sǎo. The third sǎo squeezed the chopsticks hard. She noticed it and thought to herself, this was what mother said, the third brother had become a xiùcái, and the family was no longer balanced. The third sǎo was the daughter of an official’s family, and she had Lord Jiang as her jiěfū. The third sǎo was proud and confident and wanted to show herself.

Xuehan admired her mother. Even though her third brother did not pass the imperial examination, her mother had already reached the current situation. Looking at her eldest and second brothers, they really had nothing to show for it. No, the eldest brother had a good son as his confidence. The second brother currently had no other confidence except that he had a wealthy family of in-laws and some relationship with the Wu family. Before Wu Ming rose to power, the second brother was still the weakest in the family.

As for her fourth brother, she always felt that she and her fourth brother had the best luck in the family. Her fourth brother had a smooth journey. He was the youngest scholar in Pingzhou City. He was apprenticed to a famous teacher and would be guided by the famous teacher in the future. He would also have his father and third brother to protect him in the future. He was really lucky.

She was lucky. She was the youngest girl in the family, and her parents loved her more. She also had a potential fiancé, and they were childhood sweethearts, with whom she had a deep relationship. In the future, she would have her father and brother to protect her and a husband with whom she has a deep relationship. She is the most blessed person.

After the meal, Zhulan ignored Dong Shi’s hesitation to speak. She did not allow Dong Shi to interfere too much. The balance in the family could not be broken, otherwise there would be more conflicts. She thought to herself that Dong Shi was still young. If she was two or three years older, she would not be so impatient.

(End of this chapter)

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