Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 719 Promotion_1

Chapter 719: Chapter 719 Promotion_1

The Emperor naturally saw the Crown Prince’s gesture, simply ignored it, as a brother should be magnanimous, especially as the Crown Prince!

The Crown Prince, "...."

He was ignored, and he had a bad feeling when he received the task; sure enough, it came true!

With the deed in his hand, the Emperor planned to give it to Ning Xu, then to Rongchuan. The Ning family was set to take the blame, and the Emperor genuinely sympathized with the Crown Prince, who spent Silver Coins to give his brother a gift, only to end up without recognition. Indeed, such a frustrating matter should be left to the Crown Prince!

In Jinzhou Province, Zhulan returned home, and Lady Dong’s letter had arrived. She had been informed about Chang Lian and Rongchuan’s visit to the Ning residence well in advance. She continued reading, and the letter was filled with amusing stories about Yu Yi learning to talk.

Then, taking out a piece of paper, Zhulan shared some amusing family stories with Lady Dong as well.

That evening, Zhou Shuren returned with the letter. Zhulan asked, "Whose letter is it?"

Zhou Shuren said cheerfully, "It’s from Wu Ming. After serving as County Magistrate for so many years, he has finally been promoted."

Zhulan was delighted for Wu Ming, "Give me the letter; I want to read it."

Zhou Shuren handed over the letter, "You read it first; I’ll go change my clothes."

"Alright."

Opening the letter, Wu Ming wrote that he had earned merit by soothing the townsfolk during the turmoil, and given the grand victory, he had smoothly been promoted. He was now a Sixth-rank Auditor and had already gone to the Prefecture City to assume his new position. The letter included his new address.

Zhou Shuren, after changing, commented, "He has finally made it."

Putting down the letter, Zhulan said, "He is young, and he has taken steps that are solid. He has a strong foundation now, and his future will only get better."

Zhou Shuren responded, "Hmm, having spent many years in the border-county, he has seen a lot and his character has been well-honed, the future is promising."

This lifetime’s Wu Ming had traded a few years for a better future, which was very well worth it!

Zhulan smiled, "This is indeed a joyous event. We should have a couple of drinks tonight; by the way, Wu Yong and his brothers must have received the letter by now too, right?"

Zhou Shuren said, "The letters were sent together; the Wu family has received theirs."

"Let’s leave it then. It’s best if Wu Yong and his brothers notify Wu Ning. After all, it’s the Wu family’s celebration, we shouldn’t interject."

Zhou Shuren hummed in agreement, "Why haven’t I seen our son today?"

Zhulan’s eyes curved in a smile, "He is especially fond of his nephews; tonight he is having dinner with Mingyun and the others in the front yard!"

Zhou Shuren recalled, he seemed to have heard the children’s voices in the front yard when he came back. After a thought, he suggested, "Since they’re all gathered together for dinner, let all the young boys have their meals together from now on. After finishing, they can study together."

Zhulan, "Our son will be happy."

Even if it was just studying together, Chang Zhong would be happy too, cough cough, of course, he also enjoyed playing the role of an elder, which was the main reason why Chang Zhong particularly loved playing with his nephews.

At the Wu residence, after Wu Yong and his brothers had read the letter, Wu Yong, ever so sentimental, had tearful eyes, "Big brother has finally made it."

Wu Ting couldn’t stand his second brother’s reaction, "On such a joyous day, you’d better not shed tears."

Wu Yong blinked, "I’m not, you saw wrong."

Wu Ting, "Hehe."

Second brother’s temperament was just like their younger sister’s. Thankfully, he was also in Jinzhou Province; otherwise, if he got bullied, he could only suffer alone, "Uncle and aunt must have gotten the news by now. Let’s write to our sister later, she still doesn’t know!"

"Right, right, and also my little sister."

Wu Yong again said, "It’s the same with our younger sister, everything can be bought in Prefecture City, yet she still sends us vegetables every so often. She’s married now, but she’s always thinking of her family. I don’t know whether her husband might overthink it."

Wu Ting rolled her eyes, "I think you’re the one overthinking it. It’s just some vegetables, and it’s not only us she gives them to, but she also sends them to the Zhou and Wang families. It’s a small gift with great sentiment, and honestly, you’re really not as thoughtful as our little sister."

Thank goodness our eldest brother made the prompt decision to send our little sister to the Zhou family. Look at how she handles herself now. Despite her young age, the last time I brought her something, the people from the He family I met were all praising her.

Wu Ting was looking forward to the future sister-in-law even more; anyone favored by the Zhou family couldn’t be wrong.

While Wu Ting was contemplating this matter, Zhulan also had it on her mind. When Zhou Shuren finished washing up and returned, she said, "Our family has so many things to take care of, the task of matchmaking for Wu Yong has been delayed. Now, before we enter the capital, we should get this underway. It would be difficult to arrange once we’re in the capital."

Zhou Shuren said, "Wu Yong and Wu Ting are doing well at the Academy. Once we enter the capital, we won’t be able to look after them; they’d be better off staying in Jinzhou Province. The Wang family is there, and with the Circuit Intendant Mr. Wang, as well as Mr. Ran having marital ties to our family, they would be able to look after the brothers more. You’re right; we should expedite the marriage arrangements."

Zhulan was somewhat worried, "I also want to get it done quickly, but as you know, it’s not easy to find the right person."

Zhou Shuren pondered for a while, "You could ask the family of Lord Wang."

Zhulan didn’t think Zhou Shuren was just speaking off the cuff, "Do you know something?"

Zhou Shuren spread his hands, "I don’t know anything. I just think, with Wu Ming supporting the Wu family and only being a sixth-rank auditor, it’s still too low of a position. It’s difficult to find a well-matched girl in Jinzhou Province. With Lord Wang’s background, and considering he and the Xue family have many relatives, and given Wu Yong’s temperament isn’t as impressive as that of Wu Ming and Wu Ting, it would be better to choose a steady girl. If the girl also has some connection to the Wang family, combined with He Shu’s relationship, it would make the brothers’ position in Jinzhou Province even more stable."

After saying this, Zhou Shuren felt that he had been quite concerned about the Wu brothers, and in the future, Wu Ming would have to repay the Zhou family even more!

"Then I’ll go and ask Lady Xue tomorrow."

Zhou Shuren felt tired, "Let’s go to sleep early."

"Alright."

The next day, Zhulan personally went to Lord Wang’s house, and Lady Xue greeted her with surprise.

Zhulan looked at the ice basin, "You’re using ice this early in the morning?"

Lady Xue signaled the maid to move the ice basin farther away, "I’m someone who can’t tolerate the heat. The weather this year is hot, and I feel uncomfortable when I get up in the morning, so I brought some ice over."

"Indeed, this year’s temperature is high, and counting the days, it’s been some time since it last rained. Yesterday, when I visited the temple, I saw quite a few commoners adding incense money, praying for rain to come sooner."

Lady Xue frowned, "Speaking of which, we’ve had favorable weather for several years. It’s been a while since there’s been a drought."

Zhulan frowned, "Let’s hope there won’t be a drought. The common folks have just started to live a bit better."

"That’s right. The common people have had better lives these past years, just managing to have enough to eat. A severe drought would ruin many years of hard work. Droughts are dreadful. However, the capital hasn’t experienced a drought in many years; there shouldn’t be any problems."

Zhulan wiped the sweat from her brow, "I’ll come straight to the point about my visit today. You know Wu Ning has two older brothers in Jinzhou Province, and I’m here today for Wu Yong. The Wu siblings lack elders, so I’ve taken up the responsibility. However, I really don’t know any suitable girls."

Lady Xue understood what Zhulan left unsaid.

Lady Xue raised an eyebrow, "Didn’t Wu Yong have a betrothal already?"

Zhulan said, "The girl’s family has already called off the engagement, and we haven’t publicized the matter."

Lady Xue frowned and asked, "Am I to inquire whether it was the Wu family who broke off the engagement?"

Zhulan smiled, "I know what you’re worried about. Rest assured, the Wu family has good character. The broken engagement wasn’t initiated by the Wu family, but by the girl’s side."