Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 149: Only when you are happy in your heart can you get happiness
Zhang family main hall.

Zhang Luan met his son's teasing eyes and said quietly, "I'm tired of being poor, tired of being poor... My biggest wish now is to carry a few boxes of money and throw them directly on your uncle's face, so that he will look down on others...

"Not only do I want to throw money at him, but I also want him to come to our house to borrow money. I'll say some unpleasant words to make him feel miserable!"

Zhang Yanling was confused after hearing this.

My father...

He has a strong sense of self-esteem!

How many times have you asked others to borrow money before?

How many times have you been scolded by others?
What makes it so unforgettable for you?

"Dad, if our family has money, can't you give me some first so that I can live a comfortable life for a few days? Why do you only think about putting on airs in front of my second uncle? That's totally meaningless!" Zhang Yanling said.

Zhang Luan pursed his lips and said nonchalantly: "Since there is silver, your share will definitely not be missing... Your father just can't swallow this breath and wants to vent.

"Well, a few hundred taels of silver is not silver anymore, right? Find someone to sell it to."

"No, no, no!"

Zhang Yanling quickly dissuaded him, "Let's not sell this painting yet."

"Why? Even that Minister Li said that I can do whatever I want with this painting... I can sell it to improve my family's life, so why not?"

Zhang Luan seemed to respect his son's opinion and did not act on his own.

In the past, would I have been doing my own thing and would I have needed a junior like you to interfere?
There will be no more negotiation.

Zhang Yanling said helplessly: "Although my sister's participation in the selection of Crown Princess has yielded results, it is only in name only. She has not yet married into the East Palace. We need to keep a low profile for now.

"Father, think about it. The circle of collectors of paintings in the capital is so small that they are either rich or noble. If they ask us where this painting came from, what will you say?"

"Tell the truth. Did I steal this?" Zhang Luan frowned.

Zhang Yanling said: "This is the key point. You tell the truth and tell others that this painting was a gift from Li Zisheng. Then they ask you why you, the father of a crown princess, are so close to Li Zisheng, and why he even gave you a valuable painting. What do you say?
"If someone spreads the news that our family has close ties with Li Zisheng and causes criticism, I'm afraid even a powerful person like Li Zisheng would want to cut ties with us as soon as possible."

"hiss."

Zhang Luan took a breath of cold air and said with wide eyes, "You kid..."

As for what happened to you, kid? He didn't say anything further, but he was obviously convinced by his son's logic.

Zhang Yanling sighed, "Sister's marriage to the Eastern Palace has not been finalized yet. Even if it is, now that His Majesty is alive, the position of the Crown Prince is still uncertain. We cannot let people know that we have close ties with Li Zisheng.

"Before you didn't have a relationship with the Eastern Palace, you occasionally had dealings with Li Zisheng, which was no big deal, but now your behavior involves the face of the Eastern Palace, so you have to consider the difficult situation of the current prince."

"Alright, alright... you are a man with quick thinking, a lot of ideas, and a long-term vision. You deserve a reward. Is this enough?"

Zhang Luan felt a little embarrassed, but he was sensible and did not make things difficult for his son.

"Father finally understands who caused all these changes in the family recently... Humph, isn't this all the result of your mischief?"

Zhang Luan said proudly.

Zhang Yanling looked unconvinced: "What do you mean by making trouble? Does father think I am a monster?"

Zhang Luan put on a friendly expression and said with a smile: "Son, please don't misunderstand me. I am not mocking you. I am very happy for your ability.

"Now tell me, how can we... make a fortune? Even if you become the father of the Crown Princess, it seems difficult to get money. If you can only squeeze it out of your teeth and wait for others to give it to you, then when can you... become a millionaire?"

Zhang Yanling asked, "Dad, do you want to be extremely wealthy, or do you want to be as rich as a country?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? How can one become as rich as a country with human power alone?"

Zhang Luan frowned, but his eyes revealed a hint of anticipation.

That is the highest pursuit in life! Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Wait. Do you remember what I said to my father? His Majesty, I am afraid he will not live long... Let's talk about it in private and don't let anyone spread it. It is very likely... It will happen this year.

"When the prince ascends the throne, and father gives him some help on his way to the throne, do you think the prince will think of giving gifts to my family after he ascends the throne?"

"Okay, okay, the wealth of the Heavenly Family is incalculable, so I will trust you just this once."

Zhang Luan, contrary to his usual behavior, immediately pushed his son and urged him, "Go into the house and comfort your sister... I always feel that she is not in a good mood, so don't make any more trouble. At present, you are the only one in the family who can talk to her, not even your mother and I."

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Forbidden City.

Anxi Palace.

Zhu Jianshen was visiting the sick Concubine Wan and brought her the news that the prince was about to get married.

Concubine Wan forced herself to sit up and said in a sad voice, "Your Majesty, my illness has improved a lot. I just need to rest for a while and I will be cured... You really shouldn't do something against your will because of my illness. I think the prince's marriage should be postponed for now."

Once Concubine Wan felt that her condition was improving and her life was no longer in danger, she immediately began to hinder Zhu Youtang's marriage.

The reason is not for anything else, but that Zhu Youtang's wedding will make his position as crown prince more secure.

It is a universal consensus that starting a family and building a career is important. A married prince will be considered by ministers to have initial responsibilities as a man, and they will petition the emperor to give the prince more power to govern affairs. Once the prince gains power, there is a high possibility that he will retaliate against Concubine Wan, her family and her cronies.

Zhu Jianshen shook his head and said, "My beloved concubine, you don't have to get up... You need to rest and it is important to keep a peaceful mind. Let the people below take care of the things outside."

As he spoke, Zhu Jianshen's expression was somewhat evasive, and he even revealed a bit of heartache and pity.

Obviously he didn't want to tell the truth: My beloved, the improvement in your condition may be just a flash in the pan. If God really wants to take your life, I don't have any good solution.

As for using the East Palace wedding to bring happiness, it works if you believe in it and doesn't work if you don't. If you don't even think it is a happy event, how can happiness be brought to you?
The principle of a happy event is probably to use the emotional changes brought about by the happy event to break through the shackles of the disease and regain a new life...but you obviously do not have the conditions for a happy event, how can this be possible?
Zhu Jianshen added at the right time: "The prince is not young anymore. You have watched him grow up. You should treat him as your own son. No matter who becomes the prince, he is my child and has my blood flowing in his body...Shouldn't you be happy for him?"

After hearing this, Concubine Wan felt like vomiting blood.

I'm not happy at all!

It was a blessing from heaven that I didn't bleed from all my orifices!
No matter how his mother died, this child, eager for revenge when he first became an adult, would probably put the blame on me, and he would also blame me for all the bullying he suffered in the first half of his life.

I wouldn't dare bet whether he is really a bad guy or just pretending to be one. In my opinion, we should cut off his path to the top once and for all.

Even if I really fall seriously ill, I cannot tolerate him seeking to settle accounts with my family.

"The wedding will be held soon."

Zhu Jianshen introduced the current predicament, "My beloved, the ninth and tenth days are very important to you. Once you get through them, your life will be smooth and you can live a long life. You must rest and recuperate, and don't worry too much. In addition, I have to go out of the palace to attend the grand sacrifice on those two days, so I can't accompany you in the palace."

Concubine Wan said, "Your Majesty really shouldn't delay state affairs for my own affairs...I have clearly felt much better these past few days, and I can eat and sleep well. You don't have to worry too much."

"well."

Zhu Jianshen's face was full of joy.

Li Zisheng said that the test of his beloved concubine would be on the ninth day of the lunar calendar, and he also said that an evil fog would occur at that time. I think this is completely groundless.

Looking at my beloved concubine's physical condition, she is indeed much better than on the first day of the new year. How could something go wrong?

"His Majesty."

At this moment, the eunuch from Anxi Palace came in to report, "Empress Shao and His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince have come to pay respects to Empress Wan."

Zhu Jianshen walked to the couch, gently stroked Concubine Wan's soft hair, and said with a smile: "Then let them in. I have something to do, so I'll leave for a while... You two sisters are so close, if you have anything to say, just say it yourself. I won't bother you here."

(End of this chapter)