Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 566 Yu Die_1

Zhulan also understood Lady Zhao’s feelings. As a mother facing a child without a name, it made her heart ache. She sighed and said, "Zhou Yudie, the ’die’ is pronounced the same as in the word for someone who is seventy or eighty years old, which signifies hope for Yudie’s health and longevity."

The name of her third granddaughter was her own idea, something she had thought of long ago. She believed she was fulfilling her duty as a grandmother diligently, keeping each child in her heart.

The discomfort in Lady Zhao’s heart vanished, and she silently repeated Yudie’s name, "Thank you, Mother."

Lady Dong’s displeasure also disappeared. Her second sister-in-law’s little girl hadn’t come easily into this world; she shouldn’t be upset over this. Let it go; if the spotlight was stolen from her daughter, so be it. She would be magnanimous. "Congratulations to my second sister-in-law for giving the third niece such an auspicious name."

Lady Zhao’s face showed a hint of awkwardness. She finally realized that she should not have brought up her daughter’s name today. She wanted to explain but didn’t know how, so she could only respond dryly, "Thank you, third sister-in-law."

Su Xuan smiled as she took a golden sheep out of her pouch. "This is my gift to my little niece."

Su Xuan had prepared it in advance. She thought her effort had been in vain yesterday, but fortunately, the child was still born in the Year of the Sheep.

Zhulan looked and suddenly remembered. "Look at me, I forgot to give a birth gift to Yu Yi. Here’s a golden lock and a gold necklace."

Lady Li also gave a pair of gold bracelets, while Lady Zhao gave a golden lock.

Afterward, Xue Han and Wu Ning arrived. Once everyone had seen the child, Lady Dong was also tired.

On the first day of the new year, the Zhou family had an addition, bringing more liveliness to the household.

When Zhulan returned to her courtyard, Zhou Shuren put down the book in his hand. "Back already?"

Zhulan rubbed her neck. "This year has passed too. In a few days, Rongchuan should be starting his journey back home for the child scholar test, right?"

Zhou Shuren nodded. "Yes, it’s time to start preparing for the journey, and we should get ready here in Jinzhou as well."

Zhulan looked at Zhou Shuren. "Mingyun’s scholarship isn’t bad either. What do you think? Should we wait a couple of years, or should he go back with Rongchuan this year?"

Zhou Shuren replied, "Mingyun just turned thirteen after the new year, too young. Nowadays, our family doesn’t need a prodigy. It’s not too late to wait two more years. Let Rongchuan go back on his own this year."

Zhulan thought of the Wu brothers. "Wu Ming’s two brothers, Wu Yong is eighteen this year, and Wu Ting is sixteen. Aren’t they also participating in this year’s child scholar test?"

Zhou Shuren, munching on fruit, said, "Wu Ming didn’t mention it in his letter, but according to their ages, they should be taking the test this year."

Zhulan suggested, "The house in Pingzhou was sold, leaving no place to stay there. Why don’t you write to Wu Ming and ask? If the Wu brothers are going together, Rongchuan could stay with them for support. The Wu family’s house in Pingzhou should still be there, right?"

Zhou Shuren took Zhulan by the hand. "You don’t need to worry. Rongchuan will have Shen Xing accompany him for the exam."

Zhulan inquired, "Can Shen Xing leave your side?"

Zhou Shuren smiled. "Nothing much will stir in a year and a half; it’s fine if Shen Xing is away."

Zhulan blinked. "Rongchuan is sixteen this year. You don’t plan on letting Chang Zhi take the provincial exam. If Rongchuan passes, will you let him take it?"

Zhou Shuren thought of Rongchuan’s composure and felt very confident. "Regarding Rongchuan, I have no reason to stop him. If he wants to participate, he may do so; it’s entirely up to him."

"Indeed, Rongchuan is such a reliable child."

The next morning, it was the day for the daughters-in-law to visit their maternal homes. In the Zhou family, only Su Xuan went back to Mr. Wang’s house.

Su Xuan returned in the afternoon, bringing surprising news. "Mother, Miss Ran from the third branch nearly miscarried."

Zhulan was at a loss for words. "News from your aunt by marriage?"

Mrs. Tao’s information network was impressively efficient. This was the Prefectural City of Jingzhou, after all—close to the capital, yet not the capital itself—and to have such timely news during the new year was truly astonishing.

Seeing her mother-in-law’s indescribable expression, Su Xuan nearly laughed. Her aunt by marriage’s hobby was unstoppable, even during the new year. "The news came from Mr. Min’s residence."

Zhulan understood clearly: during the festivity of the New Year, Lady Liu of the Min family didn’t want the Ran family to have a peaceful holiday. Lady Liu was always paying attention to normality, and this news must have been released deliberately, just to disgust Lady Ranqi, "Not even peaceful during the New Year."

Su Xuan was peeling an orange, "There’s no way to be peaceful. Before the New Year, the third young miss from the Min family also left. The Min family is cloaked in sorrow, while the Ran family is decorated with lights and colors. These two families have always been at odds; how could the Min family stomach this?"

Zhulan took the peeled orange from Su Xuan, "Destruction must be preceded by madness."

Last year, in the second half, the Min residence was particularly quiet, acting with caution. The Min family, already on the path to ruin, hastened their decline with the deaths of the two young misses of the Min residence, as if foreshadowing the Min family’s end. Could the Min family really resign themselves to destruction?

After all, if it were her, she would definitely drag someone down with her.

Su Xuan, who spent a lot of time in Jinzhou, shivered, "It’s better to keep some distance from the Min residence in the future."

She didn’t want to be schemed against and end up with a load of troubles at the end.

Time flew by, and before they knew it, the first month had passed. Just as Zhou Shuren had said, there were no new disturbances. After last year’s bloody knife, those with intentions had all gone into hiding.

Entering Er Yue, Zhulan counted the days. Rongchuan had been gone for twenty days and should be close to his old home. In a few more days, he would have to participate in the child prodigy examination.

Steward Ding came in, "Madam, Lady Xu has arrived."

Zhulan said, "Please invite her in quickly."

Soon after, Lady Xu brought Qi Clan in. Lady Xu first paid her respects and then said, "I am here to bid farewell today."

Zhulan had already anticipated that the Xu family would leave, "When are you departing for the capital?"

Lady Xu, excited, the Xu family served the Crown Prince, "We are setting off the day after tomorrow, so we specially came to say goodbye."

Zhulan still offered a word of caution, "The journey to the capital can be unpredictable. It’s better to make some preparations."

The Xu family was in Jinzhou. First, the Zhou family protected them, and then people from the capital took over. It was only from Zhou Shuren that she learned the Crown Prince had taken charge. freёnovelkiss.com

Once the Xu family left the Prectural of Jingzhou, the journey to the capital would be an opportunity for their enemies.

The Xu family survived the purges without incident and gained favor with the royal family, indicating to everyone that the Xu family was a spy. The opposition lost a lucrative source and the people they had paid off with gold. The Xu family was still in great danger, and if she were the one behind the scenes, she would seize any opportunity to eliminate them.

Lady Xu was extremely grateful for the warning, "We have prepared thoroughly."

It was precisely because it was so dangerous that the Xu family had to go to the capital. If it weren’t for their huge family business being difficult to manage, they would have left before the New Year. However, the Xu family had the patience to wait. As long as they could survive the crisis, their future would be secure.

Zhulan didn’t continue, indicating for Lady Xu to have some tea.

Lady Li arrived shortly after, taking Qi Clan to the main house’s courtyard.

After a long while, Lady Xu and Qi Clan left, thanking them again before their departure. The Xu family was grateful to the Zhou family.

In the Government Office, Zhou Shuren was looking over the household registration archives from previous years when a shadow fell over him. He looked up, "Mr. Wang has quite a lot of free time?"

Ever since the New Year, Mr. Wang had returned to his own office to work, but he kept coming back every now and then.

Mr. Wang pulled over a chair, "Sir."

Zhou Shuren continued to look down at the household registration archives. Without examining them, he wouldn’t have known there were so many problems. He wanted to re-register the population of Jinzhou. Many previous household registration archives were missing, and there were many gaps and difficulties in record-keeping, which was very troublesome. Re-registering the population would be a huge task, but the benefits were also significant.

Mr. Wang watched Zhou Shuren working, "Sir?"

Zhou Shuren looked up, "Mr. Wang does seem to have a lot of free time."

Mr. Wang felt a chill down his spine. Since Zhou Shuren had come to Jinzhou, the efficiency of the Government Office had increased, and so had the workload. He didn’t want to become a person of interest, "Sir, I have a matter to discuss with you."