Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 1320 Can’t Trick

Mingyun is a man of action; seeing his wife fast asleep, he signaled for the carriage to slow down, then got off to look for his elder aunt.

Xue Mei had just finished writing her letter, "Are you saying we won’t send word back?"

Mingyun nodded, "Hmm, I want to give the family a surprise."

Xue Mei looked at the letter that was meant to bring joy, "I think it will be a shock."

A smile played in Mingyun’s eyes, "I think everyone will like this kind of shock."

Xue Mei put the letter away, "This letter can only be put away now."

Mingyun raised his hand in gratitude, "Thank you, Elder Aunt."

Xue Mei smiled wistfully, "In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed, and now you even have descendants; time truly flies."

Mingyun also felt sentimental; he had forgotten his own childhood appearance and was somewhat uneasy internally, not knowing whether he would be a good father.

In an instant, nearly half a month had passed, and Zhou Shuren came back from the government office, bringing back Chang Lian’s appointment.

Zhulan was counting the days, "Without Ming Ling, Lady Dong’s return journey will be faster. Once she gets the news from me, she’ll pack her bags, and by the time the appointment is made, she should be ready."

Zhou Shuren, "Hmm, this appointment is urgent. Chang Lian must reach Qiizhou Province in the south within a month and a half. By the way, Chang Lian is a lateral move; he is a Sixth Rank, and now he’s appointed as Sixth-rank Auditor for Qiizhou Province."

Zhulan, "That’s quite good."

Lateral moves do not come with promotion, which would reduce a lot of attention.

Zhou Shuren also felt that the Auditor position was not bad. With someone above drawing attention, Chang Lian would have the opportunity to get to know Qiizhou Province, which showed the Emperor’s high regard for him, having arranged everything for Chang Lian.

The news of the third Zhou son’s transfer to Auditor of Qiizhou Province spread quickly.

As soon as Chang Zhi entered the Hanlin Academy, he felt the scrutinizing gazes. Everyone thought he was going south, though he hadn’t said anything, and now it seemed as if he had deceived them.

Lau Song’s gaze was even more complicated. He had focused on the wrong person. No, actually Zhou Changlian had been following procedures, waiting to be called back to the capital, and that’s why Lau Song subconsciously ignored Zhou Changlian and focused on Zhou Changzhi, who was awaiting appointment, only to guess wrong.

Lau Song was unwilling but powerless; no matter how much effort he exerted, the Emperor had no intention of sending him out of the capital. He truly envied the Zhou brothers, with their father, the Chief of Staff, holding a firm stance, Zhou Changzhi and his brothers had more opportunities than them.

Sitting down, Chang Zhi felt a lightness all over; at last, no one was staring at him all the time.

After talking with his father, Chang Zhi was told that with two brothers above him to rely on, his path was different than his brothers’; all he needed to do was to proceed step by step patiently.

Chang Zhi didn’t feel impatient for great achievement; he enjoyed the feeling of taking things slowly. Moreover, staying in the capital was great, with his parents above to depend on, he didn’t need to worry about a thing; this was a heavenly life.

Chang Zhi, touching the ancient books in need of repair, beamed with excitement. No matter how many of these tasks he was given, he would never complain about the hassle.

In the printing shop, Rongchuan handed the latest printed picture album to Ming Teng and Xu Chen, "Take a look, you two, this is the newest issue." freeweɓnovel.cѳm

Ming Teng flipped through it, "Is this an introduction to herbs?"

Xu Chen thought that following Uncle Ming Teng, he could learn so many things he wouldn’t otherwise have access to; "Is it printed to coincide with the free clinic?"

Rongchuan, "Hmm, few of the common folk are literate, it’s more direct to show pictures. These are common herbs found in the mountains, and also the ones that the medical hall uses in large quantities. Though they aren’t worth much Silver Coin, they can offset some of the cost of medicine."

Xu Chen carefully placed the picture album back, "Uncle Wu, is there anything I can help with?"

Rongchuan’s eyes crinkled with a smile, "Although printing and other technologies have improved a lot, the price of paper has still not come down, so do you want to help more poor people see this picture album?"

Ming Teng looked up at the crossbeam, hmm, it’s newly built, and the patterns are indeed nice.

Xu Chen, "..."

Although his father, the king, does not get involved in politics, he has never slackened in his education. This is clearly hinting at them to donate silver!

Rongchuan knew he couldn’t hoodwink these two kids. The old Ming Teng was straightforward, but the current Ming Teng could not be fooled anymore.

Rongchuan said, "Ming Teng, you have followed me for quite some time, and Xu Chen is the Princely Heir of the Qi Prince Residence. Being by my side is for learning true skills. Now I’m assigning you tasks to let more commoners see the picture album."

Ming Teng no longer looked at the beams; this was not about hoodwinking them into donating silver, but directly assigning tasks.

Xu Chen was a bit excited, yet the task was not an easy one, ’more’ being used very cunningly, with no exact number, his little uncle was really crafty.

Suddenly, he was appointed to Xuzhou Province. Chang Lian got the transfer order from his superior and went back to his office to pack his belongings.

As Chang Lian stepped into the room, the lively discussions that were just taking place hit pause, and only the sound of breathing filled the room. Chang Lian, with a smile, said, "What are you discussing so animatedly?"

Zhao Ji gripped his hand tightly; Chang Lian was actually being transferred to Qiizhou Province, which was his destination as well. He took a deep breath, "We were discussing your transfer. It came so suddenly and gave us a shock. You’re being secretive, keeping it too close to the chest."

Chang Lian wore a mocking smile, "Aren’t you the one who claims to know my father the best? I thought you all would have guessed it."

Zhao Ji’s mouth stiffened, "It was just a joke."

"In my case, as long as it concerns my father, there is no joke. The order is pressing for my transfer to Qiizhou Province, so I won’t be having a farewell drink with you all. Perhaps we’ll have the chance to do so in the future, or fate will bring us back together in the capital?"

Chang Lian did it on purpose, watching some faces change, feeling satisfied. Heh, when it came to his father, he held grudges.

Zhao Ji knew that his recent actions had deeply offended Zhou Changlian. Just the thought of being in Qiizhou Province with him in the future gave him a headache now.

Chang Lian left the Maritime Affairs Administration bright and spirited, heading home to see his wife packing their luggage, "The appointment has come through."

Lady Dong was rubbing her waist, tired from the recent days, "That was quick. I thought we might have to wait some days."

"The transfer is urgent. How much luggage is left unpackacked?"

Lady Dong said, "Some to be shipped back to the capital is already packed and can be moved tomorrow. The remaining luggage can be packed in two days."

"Alright, let’s pack up quickly then. We’ll try to set off in seven days."

"Okay."

Now that the transfer had come through, Lady Dong also felt settled. Otherwise, she had always been preoccupied and hadn’t had a good rest since returning to Xuzhou Province.

In the capital, the Zhou family’s Yu Lu and Yu Yi received an invitation from Miss Wang’s family. Yu Lu rarely visited the Wang’s family, and Yu Yi, curious, asked, "Sister, are you nervous about going to the Wang’s house?"

Yu Lu, "Not nervous, are you?"

Yu Yi, "If big sister isn’t nervous, I’m even less so. But I have no interaction with Miss Wang, why would she invite me?"

"Possibly because our third uncle is being transferred. You managed to stay out of the spotlight for a while, but now you’re back in it because of third uncle."

Yu Yi clutched her handkerchief, "Could dad be in danger going to Qiizhou?"

She had always been with her grandmother. Although her grandmother didn’t say anything, her mother left her brother in the capital, which clearly suggested that the transfer to Qiizhou was not going to be smooth sailing.

Yu Lu held her younger sister’s hand, "Don’t worry, third uncle has been out for many years and should handle things well."

Yu Yi, "Hmm."

At the entrance of the Capital, Ran Wan looked at the city gate, "Finally, we’ve arrived."

Mingyun looked at his wife, who had lost weight, "Yes, when we get home you can rest well."

Ran Wan covered her mouth with a handkerchief; this child was proving quite a handful for her. Ever since the pregnancy was confirmed, the vomiting hadn’t stopped. Suppressing the nausea, she replied, "Hmm."