Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 811: Match Made in Heaven

Chapter 811: Chapter 811: Match Made in Heaven

In the Duke Residence, Duke Ning looked at the rankings of his two great-grandsons—Ning Zhao’s ranking was fairly high, while Ning Ming was not in Class B, but his ranking was also fairly high. Neither grandson made it into the top five.

Duke Ning asked, "How did the Zhou family’s rankings turn out?"

Ning Zhao felt disheartened. He had studied diligently but still hadn’t made it into the top five. "Grandfather, I heard that Mingyun’s grade is the first in Class A, Ming Rui is fifth in Class B, and Ming Teng is in a middle position," he said.

Duke Ning sighed, "Minister Zhou truly knows how to educate his grandsons."

As for Zhou Mingteng, Duke Ning didn’t take him to heart. This child’s talent in Class B was below average; maintaining his current ranking was already an achievement.

Ning Hui was dissatisfied with his grandsons’ rankings, especially the eldest grandson’s, but he was not scholarly himself. His eldest son wasn’t very talented, and although his younger son was gifted, he had never participated in the imperial examination. Lacking firsthand experience, being able to study was not enough.

Thinking of what his youngest son had once suggested, Ning Hui said, "Father, we can forget about Minister Zhou, but what about Rongchuan, who was taught by Minister Zhou? You see, can we arrange for Rongchuan to tutor Ning Zhao and Ning Ming when he has the time?"

Duke Ning had long entertained this idea, "Hmm, a little tutoring might indeed be good."

The next day, Zhou Shuren felt comfortable not having to wake up early. After breakfast, he didn’t rush off and only after a while did he get into the carriage to join the Crown Prince at the Ministry of Works.

By the time he saw the Third Prince, it had already been two hours.

Zhang Jingshi was in a foul mood. Even though the planning was going smoothly, he cursed the fourth in his heart. The fourth brother clung to the Qi family in Jianghuai tenaciously, biting and refusing to let go until he tore off some flesh.

Zhang Jingshi’s words were dripping with sarcasm, "This place is filthy. It’s best for the Crown Prince to leave."

The Crown Prince responded, "Third Brother, don’t vent your frustrations on me. If I were you, I would definitely return."

Zhang Jingshi forced a smile, "The Crown Prince really has a lot of free time to visit the Six Ministries. Even news from outside the capital is so readily available to you. It’s different for your brother; I’m very busy."

As the Crown Prince walked towards the redeveloped area to take a look, he casually dismissed the Third Prince, "Whoever displeases you brings pleasure to me!"

Zhang Jingshi wished he could bite the Crown Prince; the man was clearly trying to provoke him, "It’s better for the Crown Prince to leave. I cannot bear the responsibility if you are hurt."

Zhou Shuren wasn’t interested in listening to the Crown Prince and the Third Prince’s bickering. He was more focused on the renovated area. He had heard that the Third Prince kept a close watch on this place and was very dedicated to his duties. The progress they had made in these days showed the Third Prince’s competence.

Touching his beard, Zhou Shuren thought that the Emperor’s sons all had ample abilities; it was just a pity that there was only one Crown Prince.

After inspecting the planned area, which was neat and spacious and in no way inferior to the inner city, the Crown Prince turned to Zhou Shuren and said, "I am very much looking forward to seeing what the planned capital will look like."

Zhang Jingshi, "...."

Zhou Shuren, "...."

Crown Prince, you’re speaking to me and ignoring the Third Prince; his face is about to turn green!

The Crown Prince then called over an official from the Ministry of Works and scrutinized the design plans. Imagining the entire capital being planned out and the awe it would elicit for posterity made his heart surge with excitement. But the excitement faded quickly; this would require Silver Coin, and it had to be done gradually.

Zhou Shuren felt the Crown Prince’s gaze and shivered; why did he feel there was a deeper meaning to the Crown Prince’s look?

In the Duke Residence, the Duchess looked over the merged Birthday details, "The Birthdays we matched earlier were good, but this time Rongchuan’s Birthday is spot-on—it’s truly a match made in heaven. Good, very good."

The old maid said, "It’s been many years since we’ve matched such an excellent Birthday. Young Master Rongchuan and Miss Zhou are a natural pair."

The Duchess felt it was a pity they couldn’t add more to the dowry. She instructed the old maid, "Send it to the Zhou family residence."

The old maid said, "Yes."

In the palace, the Empress smiled as she looked at the matching birthdays, the master who matched the birthdays was found by her. Touching the comments written on the birthdays, her brows raised and eyes smiling, "A good match, indeed a good match."

The Female Officer said, "Such a good match hasn’t appeared in a long time."

In those years, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort’s birthdays matched well, and now an even better match has arrived.

The Empress gestured to the Female Officer to put away the birthdays, feeling even more at ease now. Even as the Empress, she could not avoid common customs. She hoped that Miss Zhou was a fortunate girl, her eyes brimming with laughter. With a good marriage, she as a mother could be at ease too.

In the government hall, the Emperor had also learned of the well-matched birthdays and felt emotional inside. This was fate, the Zhou family had saved Rongchuan, bringing him a good marriage.

However, the Emperor valued Zhou Shuren’s birthday even more, having decided that Zhou Shuren was a man of fortune. He had secretly consulted a master who, without saying much, gave him four words: "To stabilize the nation and secure peace."

No matter how he asked, the master did not speak further.

These four words already revealed much, the only regret being that Zhou Shuren was not young anymore. Although he was younger than him, his health was really not as good!

Zhou Shuren sat in the carriage, feeling the cool breeze on his back, unaware that the Emperor was thinking of him, and even less aware that the Emperor had secretly calculated his birthday. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be feeling a cool breeze, but cold sweat running down his back.

Who made it so that time-travel was possible? Like his attitude towards some masters and toward his wife, Zhou Shuren kept a respectful distance!

In the Zhou Residence, Zhulan held the matched birthdays, the corners of her mouth twitching. Her daughter and Rongchuan were a match made in heaven, but what about the original male lead, Yao Zhe Yu?

However, looking at Rongchuan’s birthday, missing by just a bit in time, the matching was not as good. Fortunately, it was still positive. This was also the assurance for her daughter to marry into the royal family.

In ancient times, a woman’s birthday was too important, affecting her status in her in-law’s home in the future.

Zhulan thought about the modern era, where it seemed rare to match birthdays before marriage. In ancient times, it was indispensable, but in modern times, few believe in it. Such things still depend on oneself.

After all, having been in the ancient era for several years, Zhulan still didn’t value birthdays as heavily as the ancients did.

The Empress should be at ease with this match as well.

That evening, in the Duke Residence, after dinner, Duke Ning brought up his hope that Rongchuan would tutor Ning Zhao and Ning Ming.

Rongchuan thought it was some major issue. "Grandfather, even if you didn’t mention it, I intended to. Father and I talked about the Ning family’s future generations opting for literary pursuits, and I’ve kept it in mind. I was planning to bring it up after the betrothal was set."

Duke Ning was delighted, his request differing in meaning from what Rongchuan had in mind, "Good child, your grandfather thanks you."

Rongchuan was embarrassed, "Grandfather, please don’t thank me. This is what I should do as an uncle. Even without grandsons, you would find teachers for your nephews."

Rongchuan always remembered Uncle Zhou’s words about the importance of family. He too wanted to properly develop Ning Zhao and Ning Ming, the future of the Ning family, especially Ning Ming, who was the hope of Brother Zhi Xiang’s line.

Duke Ning shook his head, "Indeed, your grandfather could find them teachers, but finding one to their liking is difficult."

Rongchuan understood, the Duke Residence was the Crown Prince’s maternal family, a slight move could affect the whole situation; the Duke Residence had too much to consider.

Duke Ning laughed, "All right, let’s not talk about this. Let’s discuss your betrothal."

Rongchuan blushed, having seen the matching birthdays. He only felt as if his heart was as sweet as if he had drunk honey.