Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 1281: Watching the Show

Zhou family, at last, Old Madam Song returned from Xuzhou Province. Zhulan expressed her gratitude, "You’ve had a hard time during these past several months."

Old Madam Song quickly replied, "I do not deserve such praise, I was only doing what I should."

Zhulan communicated with Xuzhou Province very frequently. Old Madam Song spent half a year teaching Lady Dong a lot. She knew too well how worrying could exhaust the mind. Indeed, Old Madam Song had worked hard, "When you have free time in the future, come back and visit me."

From today onward, Old Madam Song has fully retired.

Old Madam Song was not overly sentimental, as she was trained for this, but she was very grateful to the Zhou family and bowed deeply, "Thank you, wife."

Zhulan didn’t shortchange Old Madam Song; she prepared a generous retirement sum of Silver for her.

Old Madam Song’s departure from the Zhou residence did not draw much attention because everyone had grown accustomed to her absence over the past several months.

Zhulan felt that good servants were hard to come by, and thinking of her own granddaughter, she knew she needed to find more good servants.

This brings us to mention Old Madam Shui, who had already left Qin Prince Residence one step earlier. Since her daughter became a Princess Consort, she was replaced by reliable Female Officers.

In Pingzhou City, Jing Yan and Shen Xing hurried along with their entourage, resting little, and reached Pingzhou City in just over ten days. If it hadn’t been for the rain that slowed them down, they would have arrived even faster.

The arrival of Jing Yan and Shen Xing informed Mingyun that it was not just his grandfather who was angry.

Mingyun said, "You must have had a hard journey."

Jing Yan did not feel the hardship. For those accustomed to martial exercises, fast travel was bearable, "We have brought gifts. Tomorrow, young master can visit the Magistrate and other officials on behalf of the adult."

Mingyun looked at the box on the table. The box was not big, but upon opening it, he saw, "Tea leaves?"

Jing Yan smiled, "As long as it is a gift from the Zhou residence, no matter what it is, it’s good. Besides, this is not ordinary tea. This is tea that was bestowed by the Retired Emperor, fresh from this year’s tribute delivered to the capital."

This year’s newly contributed tea to the palace, with the adult crying poverty, the Retired Emperor just so happened to be coaxing the adult and bestowed quite a bit with a wave of his hand.

Mingyun chuckled, the point was not the tea leaves, but the Royal family’s bestowed tea leaves. It signified favor, as well as a deterrence from grandfather to the officials of Prefectural City of Pingzhou.

Tsk tsk, he could think of using the tea leaves for visits. The official’s expressions these days must have been worthwhile. Grandfather is someone who frequently sees the Emperor and the Retired Emperor!

Jing Yan added, "The adult mentioned, he is too busy, not only with the Ministry of Revenue but also with mentoring the young Crown Prince. He asked me to pass on a message to the young master that once the Zhao family formally apologizes, we can start the journey back to the capital."

Mingyun’s eyes curved, "I understand."

As soon as Jing Yan and Shen Xing entered the city gate, those who should be informed, were informed. There had been various thoughts about the Zhou family’s eldest grandson remaining in Prefectural City of Pingzhou without leaving. Now, the clever understood that the Zhao family had angered the Zhou family.

In the following days, Mingyun was busy every day, today accompanying his cousin to see the Magistrate, tomorrow it was the prefect, until he had visited everyone in Prefectural City of Pingzhou who should be visited.

Only then did Mingyun settle down again. In the meantime, the Zhao family, frightened, had visited, but Jing Yan personally stood at the front gate to send them away. The Zhao family also wrote to Zhao Bo, just waiting for Zhao Bo’s reply now.

The Prefectural of Pingzhou and the Deputy Magistrate chatted leisurely in the government office. The prefect said, "The Zhou family’s eldest grandson has not left yet."

In truth, after Mr. Zhou demonstrated his influence, no one dared to harbor any ill intentions, and some even secretly wished to trip up the Zhao family. The Zhou family’s prestige was rounded out, but this young master had not yet left.

The Magistrate said, "Because it’s not enough yet, just wait and see."

The Deputy Magistrate sighed, "It feels like a dream, just a few years, and Zhou Shuren has already become the Minister of Revenue."

The Magistrate couldn’t help but lament, "We just have to watch the show."

Yes, this tribute tea has a distinct taste, envying them. The Zhou family has plenty of tribute tea to give away, and Zhou Mingyun has given out quite a lot. These people can hardly hope to get a single leaf."

In the evening in the capital, Chang Yi did not return to his courtyard after dinner but instead stayed in the main house. Zhou Shuren asked, "Is there something you wish to ask your father?"

Chang Yi shook his head, "Father, I have no questions, I just want to spend some time chatting with you and mother."

Zhulan, sipping her digestive tea, said, "It seems there must be some interesting news."

The several sons were not raised in vain; those at home took turns to sit and chat with her and Zhou Shuren. The third son in Xuzhou Province would also send letters and gifts diligently. All her sons were filial.

Chang Yi nodded, "Today, the inn run by the Ministry of Rites received a guest, a Countess from across the sea, and a young Countess at that."

Zhulan understood why her son found it amusing because the Earl was a woman, "How old?"

Chang Yi replied, "A sixteen-year-old Countess."

Zhulan remarked, "Indeed quite young."

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Do not think inheriting rights would ensure smooth sailing—stop dreaming. Greed is present everywhere; a young Countess may not necessarily be able to protect her property, and it is uncertain how much she could actually inherit.

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard, "This Countess is quite bold, and she has taken action too."

Zhulan continued, "It shows that her life in her country is not easy."

She might even be fleeing a marriage arrangement!

Chang Yi smiled, "Your son also thinks this Countess is an ambitious young lady."

A Countess has arrived in the capital; the idea of a woman inheriting an earldom naturally became the center of discussion.

Zhulan did not pay much attention to it, as the Zhou family was about to move, and she had been busy sending out moving invitations.

Today, Ming Teng rarely came back; Zhulan missed him after not seeing him for many days, "What have you been busy with, my boy? You haven’t come home for a long time."

Ming Teng put on a sorrowful face, "Your grandson has been dragged by my sister’s husband to run errands, grandmother, look, I’ve lost weight."

Zhulan looked closely, "You haven’t lost weight, you’ve just gotten tanner."

Ming Teng touched his face, weather-beaten, "See, I came back to see you as soon as I got the chance."

Zhulan smiled; Ming Teng was different from Mingyun. Ming Teng was awaiting the title of Mr. Hou. Rongchuan taking him to run errands—indeed, no one could complain, "Do not let your uncle’s intentions go to waste."

Ming Teng understood everything; such opportunities are hard to come by for others. If it weren’t for the need to support the Rong clan, he would not have received such treatment, "Your grandson understands."

Zhulan felt emotional, Ming Teng was truly the ’cheat’ among the children; the best resources, the future plans were crystal clear.

Zhulan thought of the Liu family, "Do not neglect the Liu family; it is not easy to marry off a daughter at a high status."

The more dazzling Ming Teng was, the more rumors targeted the Liu family; many people would be pleased should this marriage arrangement fall through.

Ming Teng blinked, he would not have paid attention if not for his grandmother mentioning it, "Your grandson will ask mother to send some gifts to the Liu residence."

Zhulan nodded, "Mhm, have your mother visit more often too."

Ever since her husband became Minister of Revenue, the Liu family had not come to visit readily. With this thought, Lady Li as a mother-in-law was really carefree, not paying attention to such matters at all.

Ming Teng chatted with his grandmother some more before getting up to see his father and mother, wondering what gifts to ask his mother to send to the Liu family as he walked away.