Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 865: Thinking of Cutting Ties Every Day

Chapter 865: Chapter 865: Thinking of Cutting Ties Every Day

Lady Li was all smiles. "Mother, the Xu family wants to open a Point Heart Shop overseas, so they discussed it with my younger sister. She’s investing in the shop with all her recipes. Mother, starting from next year, I’ll be able to get more silver."

Zhulan was also happy. "Indeed, that’s good news."

Lady Li grinned, her mouth spreading wide. Just yesterday, she had been worried about Ming Teng’s dowry, and even though her parents would pay for most of it, she was still troubled. But today, she heard the good news; the Qi Clan told her that the Xu family had good relations with local nobles, who were very fond of Eastern pastries.

Zhulan chuckled. "Stop grinning foolishly. This calls for a celebration. Let’s have the kitchen prepare some extra delicacies today."

Lady Li was thrilled. "Mother, today I will personally cook."

Zhulan’s eyes lit up. Lady Li only cooked on her and Zhou Shuren’s birthdays now, and Zhulan was really missing Lady Li’s cooking. "Great."

At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren felt the light blocked from his desk and looked up to see Zhang Yang standing there. "Does Your Highness have business with me?"

Zhang Yang, who had spent the entire morning calculating and was suffering from a headache, didn’t find reading tedious, but facing numbers all the time made him restless. "Yes, I’d like to go out for a walk. I’ll be back in four hours."

Zhou Shuren was surprised. "Your Highness can go out as you please, no need to inform me."

Zhang Yang glanced at Mr. Zhou’s desk, piled with ledgers, and suddenly admired him. Zhou never tired of such work. "Then, I shall take my leave."

Zhou Shuren, "....Yes."

How novel, a prince asking him for leave!

Zhang Yang hurried out of the room, fearing Zhou Shuren might not agree. Now that he had Zhou Shuren’s consent, he wouldn’t have to worry about what his father, the Emperor, would say. He was headed to Duke Ning’s residence.

At Duke Residence, Duke Ning spit out his tea upon hearing Zhang Yang’s call, coughing continuously. After a moment, he caught his breath, "Shouldn’t Your Highness be at the Ministry of Revenue?"

Last time Zhang Yang was at the Palace, he came to the Duke Residence in the afternoon. Zhang Yang was overly affectionate, which made Duke Ning quite fearful of seeing him.

Zhang Yang still found his grandfather’s home the most comfortable. "I asked Mr. Zhou for four hours. I will return to the Ministry of Revenue shortly."

Duke Ning, "Does Your Highness dislike the Ministry of Revenue?"

Zhang Yang fiddled with the walnuts on the table. "It’s not that I dislike it. I’ve just never dealt with such things before. It’s my first time handling so many accounts, and I’m not accustomed to it, so I wanted to get out and relax a bit."

Duke Ning, "You must not let your father, the Emperor, down."

So, you should hurry back to the Ministry of Revenue then.

Zhang Yang’s hands froze. He didn’t want to leave. At Duke Residence, he could receive care, and he had come today for more than just relaxation. "Grandfather, I’m not getting any younger."

Inwardly, Duke Ning thought that the Emperor didn’t wish to arrange a marriage for him yet. "The Emperor and Empress have their own plans. Your current priority is to perform your duties well; that’s what’s most important."

Zhang Yang withdrew his hand. He felt The Prince Residence was empty and cold, with only him as the master. He felt very lonely. His grandfather was right. Only by performing well would his father be pleased. "Then I should be going."

"Go back then."

Zhang Yang grabbed a few walnuts and left the room slowly.

Duke Ning didn’t want to worry about Zhang Yang. Now, the only ones who could affect his heart were the Crown Prince and Rongchuan. The Crown Prince’s future was tied to the fate of the Ning family, while Rongchuan was his darling grandson.

Duke Ning missed Rongchuan. "Go tell Ning Xu to bring Rongchuan back for dinner tonight, and to prepare a few of Rongchuan’s favorite dishes."

The steward replied, "Yes."

Inside the Palace, the Emperor learned of Zhang Yang’s whereabouts immediately. After understanding the content of his interaction, the Emperor set down the Zhezi in his hand. "Lest he cause trouble someday, the main wife is not an option; however, a concubine or mistress is possible."

The Crown Prince said, "This matter requires the Empress’s involvement."

The Emperor, holding a pen, wrote down a few names. "Consider the daughters from these families."

The Crown Prince glanced over them. They would all need to be dealt with in the future.

At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren was pleasantly surprised to see Wong Ju. "Why didn’t you notify me in advance of your return to the capital?"

Wong Ju was startled by Mr. Zhou’s gaze. "Sir, I returned to visit my parents. I arrived yesterday afternoon and had planned to visit your residence today. However, since you were not at leisure, I came to the Ministry of Revenue instead. I hope I haven’t disturbed your work, sir."

He had heard from his father that Zhou Shuren was particularly busy these days, and had it not been for the chance to see the Minister, he would not have come to the Ministry of Revenue.

Zhou Shuren, "No delay, I’ll treat you to dinner tonight."

Wong Ju apologetically said, "I must return to Jinzhou Province shortly, next time, next time I will treat you, Minister."

Zhou Shuren thought to himself, the next time might very well be when you come to the capital, and I don’t know how I’ll berate you then, I surely won’t be treating you, "That’s a shame then."

Wong Ju sighed, withdrawing his gaze.

Zhou Shuren, "Why the sigh?"

"I haven’t seen the Minister for a long time, and I feel that you have a lot more wrinkles. You must balance work and rest, your health is your own."

Zhou Shuren, "...."

So, he had to smile, he was waiting for Wong Ju to come to the capital.

Wong Ju blinked, "Minister, you can stop smiling now."

It was truly frightening, really, quite alarming.

Zhou Shuren said, "Wait a moment, I just happen to have some tea here, I’ll send some back with you."

Wong Ju felt embarrassed, "I came to see the Minister, and now I’m taking your tea."

Zhou Shuren with a hooked corner of his mouth, "This tea is for reducing internal heat, very effective. The Crown Prince left it for me, asking me to drink more of it."

Wong Ju inexplicably didn’t want it, not at all, really, why did it feel like Minister Zhou was hinting at something?

In Zhou village, the Clan Leader, hands behind his back, entered the clan school, calling out to Jiang Sheng, "I have something to discuss with you."

Jiang Sheng signaled the students in front of him to leave first, then helped the Clan Leader to sit down, "What is it?"

The Clan Leader said, "I’ve held it in for several years now, and can’t keep it contained any longer, so I’ve chosen a few representatives from the clan to go to the capital to visit your father-in-law."

Jiang Sheng, "Whatever decision you make is fine, my father-in-law says that you are the stabilizing pin of our clan."

The Clan Leader loved to hear that, "Rest assured, I’ve chosen some fine youngsters, to broaden their horizons for the good of the clan, and to let your father-in-law know that our clan’s younger generation is rising."

Jiang Sheng smiled, "My father-in-law will be very pleased."

The Clan Leader said, "This is a letter I’ve written, you write one as well and send them to the capital. After the New Year, they will set off."

Jiang Sheng took the letter, "Alright."

The Academy was exceptionally quiet that day, and Ming Teng was feeling uncomfortable, "Are you alright, why are you so silent today?"

Ming Teng with his head down, "I don’t want to talk."

Ran Xun widened his eyes, "I was just talking to you, what’s with your ears turning red, and now even your neck is red."

Ming Teng wished he could cover Ran Xun’s mouth. He felt shy. His mother had said the day before that the match with Miss Liu was almost settled, and he was about to be pledged himself. Just thinking about Miss Liu made him feel flustered, "Shut up."

Ran Xun fiddled with the Jade Pendant in his hand, "I actually wanted to tell you some news."

Ming Teng didn’t expect any good news from Ran Xun, "Thanks, but I don’t want to hear it."

"Really, it’s about your brother Mingyun."

Ming Teng suddenly lifted his head, "Go on, I’m listening."

Ran Xun, "Huh, you want me to speak and I just speak?"

Ming Teng, "...."

Considering severing ties every day!