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

Chapter 341: Chapter 341 Currently Can Only Rely on Our Fathers_1

Zhulan couldn’t help but think, no wonder they always choose someone particularly handsome, it’s all about withstanding damage. Being hit by a single fake flower isn’t painful, but being pelted by a bunch of them sure is.

Zhou Shuren had heard his grandson’s shouting long ago and was watching Zhulan all the while. Unfortunately, Zhulan didn’t look at him at all, but instead at the pretty boy behind her, which made him unhappy!

Zhou Shuren frowned and thought to himself, let there be more of this flower rain, crush that pretty boy!

Zhulan turned her gaze back and saw Zhou Shuren pursing his lips with an ’I am unhappy’ expression, so she bent her eyes and made a heart shape with her thumb and forefinger.

Zhou Shuren saw it clearly, and a smile appeared on his face.

Lady Li turned her head just in time to see her mother-in-law’s gesture. ”Mother, are you making a sign to father about pinching a silver note, asking him to hand over his reward? Mother, is there a reward?”

Zhulan, ”......”

She refused to answer. What was clearly a confession had become a request for silver in Lady Li’s mouth!

It occurred to Zhou Eldest that not only had he been prone to being overly proud when happy, but Lady Li was the same, daring to ask such a question in public!

Xue Han covered her mouth with a handkerchief, chuckling. Her sister-in-law was hilarious; only she could come up with something like that!

Zhulan didn’t bother looking at Lady Li anymore and turned her head to look at the street instead. The lead procession had passed, and the age of those in the following groups was higher. The enthusiasm of the crowd on both sides of the street had waned; people were retracting their necks, focusing on snacks and tea, waiting for the parade to return.

Calculating the time, the parade would take at least another two hours to return. She felt sympathy for Zhou Shuren, who had to endure riding a horse for one and a half hours—that’s three hours, after all. Thankfully, it wasn’t summer, or they would all be at risk of heatstroke.

Zhulan had Eldest shout to the waiter to come in and ordered a few famous dishes; after all, there were no adults at home now; they were all dining at the restaurant.

Yang Zhumu sipped his wine with delight. His brother-in-law was now an official, and they had gained the Top scorer in the imperial examination as their advantageous nephew. The wine tasted better and better, as if he had never sobered up from the previous night’s drunkenness.

After Zhulan’s party finished their meal, Zhou Shuren was still on the street with an empty stomach, enduring the discomfort to continue the parade.

When they finally turned back, whether they were excited or composed, all had a listless look in their eyes, worn out. Yet, they had to muster the energy to return to the Palace for a banquet!

Zhulan felt sorry for Zhou Shuren. Had she known, she would have secretly packed some pastries for him to take.

Zhulan then glanced at Wu Ming. Wu Ming, who was already frail, had turned completely pale. Parading was truly suffering.

The procession headed in the direction of the Palace, and Zhulan stood up. ”Let’s go back, too!”

Lady Li felt quite satisfied, as she could now boast back in her hometown. Among her three daughters-in-law, she was the only one who had witnessed the event in the capital!

Lady Li felt content. The Zhou family was now among the officials. That morning, she had made a special trip out and received quite a bit of flattery. Thinking of this, she covered her mouth and laughed.

Zhulan, ”.....Hold back.”

Laughing out loud suddenly is quite frightening; people might think something was wrong!

Lady Li quickly closed her mouth, but she couldn’t help wanting to laugh!

Zhulan, holding her daughter’s hand, said to Eldest Zhou, ”You take Lady Li and walk back slowly!”

Upon saying this, Zhulan boarded the carriage.

Eldest Zhou, ”....”

Mother, he wanted to go back with the carriage, too!

Zhulan boarded the carriage and saw many people picking up fake flowers on the street. There were already several bags collected at the street corner, and Zhulan stroked her chin, thinking how profitable it was. Good quality fake flowers could be sold again. Capital residents who cared about appearances wouldn’t buy recovered fake flowers, but it was different for people from other places. Owning flowers that had ’hit’ the Top scorer was worth it, to share some luck!

On the way home, Zhulan also saw many damaged fake flowers. These days, the fake flower shops had made a fortune.

As soon as Zhulan got off the carriage at home, Xing Hua, who was waiting at the gate, approached her, ”Madam, Third Master has arrived.”

It took Zhulan a moment to react. ”Which Third Master?”

Xue Han tugged at her mother’s sleeve. ”Mother, Third Master is my third brother.”

Zhulan, ”....”

She hadn’t really caught on, always hearing the calls for ’Eldest Master’. Alright, she had to get used to a new title again.

Xing Hua continued, ”Third Master just arrived home and is currently washing up and changing.”

Her second son, Yu Shui, had come as well!

Zhulan thought to herself, this kid had the gall to come to the capital on his own. Indeed, he was the boldest in the family.

Zhulan said to Xue Han, ”You take Ming Teng and Yu Lu back to rest. You’ve all had a long day.”

Xue Han obediently replied, ”Mother, you’ve had a long day, too. Don’t overexert yourself.”

Zhulan reflected that with Zhou Shuren’s change in status, there had been significant changes in everyone at home. Eldest Zhou had more presence, Lady Li developed some airs of a noblewoman, and Xue Han had completely turned into an official’s daughter, increasingly cautious about her behavior.

As for the two children, they had changed quite a bit too. Ming Teng was now being called ’young master’ outside, and Yu Lu seemed to have picked up Lady Li’s penchant for beauty, growing increasingly fond of looking pretty.

Zhulan went back into the house, and Chang Lian, with his hair still wet from washing, rushed over. ”Mother, your son bows before you with respect.”

Zhulan, ”....Get up quickly. You must be tired from the journey to the capital.”

Chang Lian clenched his fists with excitement. He hadn’t expected his father to be so incredible, to have become the second-place scholar. Right, he also had a new brother who was the Top scorer.

The news of his father becoming a candidate had quickly reached Pingzhou, and his brother-in-law had treated him even better. But schemers were also taking greater interest in him, and he was struggling to cope. The old foxes’ ploys of the past now seemed polite in comparison. As his father grew more impressive, the schemes against him turned serious.

He realized how naive he was, this fledgling bird.

He hadn’t wanted to come to the capital, but his brother-in-law’s handover was surprisingly swift. Without him in Pingzhou, he would have fallen victim to the old foxes’ plots. He was determined to follow to the capital and witness his father’s name listed on the gold list in person.

He never expected to still be late for the posting day, but the outcome was a joyous one, and his brother-in-law made a special trip to send him home before leaving!

Hmm, he really had to rely on his father. He had come to realize that, for now, the only one he could count on was his father!

When Zhulan waited for a while without a response from Chang Lian, she looked at him and saw he was still excited. She decided to wait for him to calm down before asking anything else.