Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 459 Wrong Timing_1

Chapter 459: Chapter 459 Wrong Timing_1

Zhou Laoda pinched his wife’s chubby cheek, the simple man became clever too, he sighed in his heart that the changing environment forced them to get smart, Zhou Laoda embraced Lady Li tightly, Lady Li had worked hard in private to learn proper manners to avoid embarrassing the Zhou family, her silence didn’t mean she wasn’t putting in effort, he had seen everything.

Early the next morning, Zhou Lao’er stood outside, "Mother."

Zhulan said, "Come in."

There was a screen in the room, and these past few days, she had been talking to Laoda and the others from behind the screen.

Zhou Lao’er came in, "Mother, are you feeling any better?"

Zhulan sat up, "Much better. Did you come today for a reason?"

Because it was her postpartum confinement period, the elders would only come in if there was a matter.

Zhou Lao’er, "Mother, I’ve got some Silver Coin on hand, and I think it’s better to use it to buy a shop than to keep it. I want to go buy a shop in the capital and come back tomorrow."

Zhulan couldn’t see Zhou Lao’er’s face clearly from behind the screen, but she could guess what was on his mind. The birth of the child had made him the most anxious.

Zhou Laoda was the eldest son, and Mingyun was the eldest grandson. At eleven years old, Mingyun was already proving to be outstanding; Zhou Shuren was very satisfied with his eldest grandson, and in the Zhou family his status was secure.

The third branch, Chang Lian embarked on the imperial examination route. With guidance from Zhou Shuren, teaching from Graduate Meng, as well as a brother-in-law like Jiang Ming, and resources brought by the third young master of the Zhou family, Chang Lian wasn’t a fool and his future also looked promising.

As for Chang Zhi, there’s no need to mention, what’s precious is his simplicity, as long as the way is paved for him, his future is also promising.

Lastly, there’s the newborn, her and Zhou Shuren’s own son. Even if the family were to divide assets in the future, not to mention the division of property, just the education he would receive from her and Zhou Shuren, the youngest son wouldn’t have to worry.

Therefore, Zhou Lao’er was the one most lacking in security. His son was still too young; it would be many years before Ming Rui grew up and made something of himself. Zhou Lao’er wanted to build up his own family’s security.

Zhulan wasn’t opposed, "Mother supports you in turning Silver into a shop, but now is not the right time. If you want to buy a shop, you’ll still have to wait a bit longer."

At the very least, wait for the storm to settle down before buying—she didn’t even have to think about it right now. If he went to the capital to buy a shop, she was certain he would end up getting the best shop at the lowest price.

Zhou Lao’er was stunned for a moment, "Mother, the timing is not right?"

He knew that there were many trying to ingratiate themselves with father recently, but he was going to the capital.

Zhulan, "Mother will enlighten you, things are not stable at the moment."

Zhou Lao’er broke into a cold sweat at his back. It seemed it was not just instability he was facing, but danger as well, "Mother, I understand. It was my lack of consideration."

Zhulan didn’t blame Lao’er because he didn’t deal with these things, and he wasn’t like Chang Lian, who had Graduate Meng for guidance.

Not long after Zhou Lao’er left, Xue Mei came in, "Mother."

Zhulan, "Why are you back? Didn’t you say just yesterday that you wanted to go out again today?"

Xue Han smiled and answered on her sister’s behalf, "Mother, elder sister was scared back home."

Zhulan, "Scared back home? How so?"

Xue Mei said, "Mother, my sister and I went to look at jewelry, and just after we walked in, we ran into some official’s family. They were too enthusiastic towards me; I panicked and came straight home."

Indeed, they were one step away from praising her to the heavens. Listening to that made her face flush red; while she was indeed not unattractive, she was certainly no beauty.

Thinking of this, Xue Mei couldn’t help but look at her sister, who had always been composed, smiling and listening from start to finish. Even to those she didn’t know, she would still greet them properly when leaving, not missing a single point of etiquette.

If her daughter could learn even half of what her sister knew, she would be reassured.

Zhulan smiled slightly, "You’ll get used to it."

Xue Han initially felt the same as Xue Mei, but later on, she became accustomed to it. However, these people were really keeping a close eye on the Zhou family. Even Xue Mei was aware of it; it seems the Crown Prince’s downfall has thoroughly shaken people’s hearts.

Xue Mei shook her head, "I won’t go out tomorrow. I’ll stay at home and keep Mother company."

She wasn’t like her sister; she hadn’t learned much in the way of etiquette. She didn’t want to embarrass the Zhou family, and was even more afraid of bringing trouble to them, especially after her sister explained everything to her. She now realized that despite their father’s glory, behind it were countless pitfalls. It wasn’t easy for her parents; she couldn’t add to their troubles.

Xue Mei even regretted coming at such a time, but she was worried about her mother giving birth. Clenching her lips, she was ready to leave, but she couldn’t bear to be apart from her parents; it had been many years since she had seen them.

Zhulan saw Xue Mei hesitate and held her hand, "Don’t be in a hurry to leave. Stay and keep Mother company a while longer. It’s a good opportunity for Jiang Miu and your sister to learn some manners. Oh yes, your father has been extremely busy recently and hasn’t had the time. He means for Jiang Sheng and Ming Qing to go to Graduate Meng’s place with Chang Lian tomorrow. Graduate Meng is your father’s guest adviser and quite capable."

Graduate Meng had promised a ten-year commitment; when the Zhulan family left Lizhou Province, Graduate Meng also came to Jinzhou City. This time, he didn’t need to buy his own house; he was staying at the Zhou residence in a separate courtyard.

Recently, Zhou Shuren had been too busy, even the teachings of Shi Qing had been put on hold. At present, Shi Qing was learning from Graduate Meng as well.

Xue Mei was quite delighted. She had been there for two days, and her sister had told her everything she needed to know—knowing that Graduate Meng was her younger brother’s master, the person their father valued; receiving guidance from Graduate Meng was sure to help her husband considerably, "Thank you, Father and Mother."

Zhulan smiled, "Silly child, there’s no need for politeness with your parents."

Xue Mei felt warmth in her heart, in the end, her parents were thinking of her, "Mother."