Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 683 Ran Wan_1

Zhulan smiled, "Everyone needs to grow up, you’ve just had it too easy. Being the youngest in the family, you inevitably thought less about things. You’re still young, growing up a bit now is not too late at all. Your mother is waiting to enjoy the good fortune you’ll bring!"

Chang Zhi smiled, "In the future, your son won’t cause you any more worries. I will definitely make you and father enjoy the good fortune and feel proud of your son."

In Zhulan’s eyes, she saw Chang Zhi’s determination, "Mother believes in you. You will definitely make your parents proud."

Who knows, maybe the Zhou family could really produce a Top Scorer!

In the evening, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren felt sentimental, "Before, no matter how we taught, something was always lacking. Now that they have children, and have become fathers themselves, they understand."

Zhou Shuren said, "Even before the child was born, he changed quite a bit."

Zhulan really didn’t know; she’d been home and seldom interacted with Chang Zhi, who was either studying or spending time with Su Xuan, "Then it must be a matter of age."

Zhou Shuren smiled, "Don’t think too much about it. Anyway, it’s a good thing."

"You’re right, I won’t overthink it. I just feel much more relaxed now. The children are all grown up and can stand on their own. We won’t have to worry about them anymore."

Zhou Shuren held Zhulan’s hand, "When that time comes, it’ll just be the two of us. We’ll get to enjoy a few years of peace and quiet."

Zhulan smiled, "I’m just afraid by that time, my arms and legs will be old and weak, and I won’t be able to move around easily."

Zhou Shuren, "...."

That was indeed a possibility. Looking at his body now, he knew he had to take good care of himself!

In the blink of an eye, it was Zhou Shuren’s day off, and because Mr. Ran’s family was visiting not just as guests, Zhulan personally arranged the meals. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

Zhou Shuren and Ran Zheng went to the study to chat, and incidentally took Chang Zhi and Mingyun with them. Mr. Ran’s two sons also went to the study.

Zhulan talked with Lady Li and Lady Ranqi. Lady Ranqi was in high spirits, "I never imagined we would have this kind of connection."

Zhulan smiled, "Indeed, who could have expected this!"

Lady Ranqi felt somewhat emotional. She had once hoped to marry her daughter into the Zhou family, but fate did not allow it. Later, by the generous grace of the emperor, her daughter became the Crown Prince’s side consort.

And yet, after all the twists and turns, the Ran Residence and Zhou Residence still formed a marital alliance. Their eldest granddaughter was excellent—Lady Ranqi didn’t consider as much as her husband did. She just knew that the Zhou family had no concubines, and that Madam Zhou was kind, and Lady Li was simple-hearted. Her granddaughter would be blessed marrying into such a family.

Lady Ranqi watched her little granddaughter, who was talking in the distance, "Ran Wan’s temperament is just like her aunt’s. You can rest assured."

Zhulan had been observing Ran Wan for a while and hadn’t noticed before, but now realized that the girl indeed bore a resemblance to the third Miss Ran. Her heart completely eased, "My eldest daughter-in-law is simple-minded, straightforward, but with a kind heart. Whoever treats her well, she will repay them doubly. It is true that she comes from a family of farmers. Speaking of which, I originally came from a farming family too. I used to worry that my daughter-in-law, with her higher status, might not get along with us. Later on, I realized it was all my own overthinking. My daughters-in-law hold no contempt for me as their mother-in-law, I’ve seen it with my own eyes. In the Zhou Residence, I dare say, daughters-in-law and daughters are almost the same."

Lady Ranqi listened and couldn’t be more clear, "You are truly good to your daughters-in-law; you’re giving me a heads up in advance."

Zhulan smiled, "I’m just trying to avoid unnecessary trouble. Look at how harmonious the atmosphere is in the Zhou Residence—it’s the result of the family’s efforts. I’ve said a bit more because I want to keep it that way. If you feel unhappy about it, you can just blame me."

Lady Ranqi looked deeply at Madam Zhou, "Do I seem like someone petty in your eyes? What you said pleases me. It shows that indeed, the Zhou Residence is a blessed place."

Zhulan, looking at Lady Li and Lady Ranqi’s daughter-in-law chatting, was satisfied. The daughter-in-law of the Ran family did not look down upon Lady Li; the household ethos of the Ran family was indeed commendable.

Inside the study, Mingyun stood straight. Facing Mr. Ran’s questioning, he was not intimidated in the slightest. He did not talk nonsense about things he did not understand, and did not show off excessively about things he did.

Ran Zheng was extremely satisfied after his questioning, the eldest grandson personally taught by Zhou Shuren was indeed outstanding.

Soon, only Zhou Shuren and Ran Zheng were left in the study. Ran Zheng said with a smile, "I’m glad I acted quickly. If I had waited another year or two, suitors would have been breaking down the door."

Zhou Shuren was proud inside, but he replied modestly in front of him, "Mr. Ran exaggerates."

"I don’t think it’s an exaggeration at all. Zhou Mingyun has a promising future."

Zhou Shuren chuckled, "We’ve been out for a while now, and it’s getting close to noon. Shall we talk over the lunch table?"

Ran Zheng replied with a smile, "Good, I was so focused on Mingyun just now. It would be nice to have a chat with this year’s Tanhua, right, and the third son of the Zhou family."

Zhou Shuren stood up, "Please."

In the back courtyard, Zhulan’s banquet had also begun. Zhulan’s table had the fewest people; she was accompanied by her three daughters-in-law, and Lady Ranqi by her two daughters-in-law.

Xue Han, being the senior in status, led the table of unmarried young ladies, including the girls from the Zhou and Ran families.

Ran Wan knew what her visit was for, hearing the laughter of her grandmother and mother, she was clear that the marriage arrangement was settled. When her mother received the news, she had some complaints. Being the only legitimate granddaughter and with an aunt who was the Crown Prince’s side consort, her mother believed she should marry into a better family.

However, she didn’t think so; she didn’t want to share her husband with others. She knew a lot about the Zhou family; in fact, she had been quietly observing the Zhou family for a long time, probably starting from when her aunt often mentioned the Zhou family.

All the young ladies from Jinzhou Province envied the women who married into the Zhou family, having a husband who belonged to only one person. She thought the rules of the Zhou family were really excellent.

Yu Lu used the communal chopsticks to serve some dishes, "Wan, eat more."

Ran Wan replied, "Alright, thank you."

This was going to be her future sister-in-law. Perhaps by the time she married into the family, this younger sister-in-law would have been wed already.

Ran Wan smiled with the corners of her mouth upturned. Her half-sisters from her father’s concubines were still secretly mocking her. The legitimate granddaughter marrying into a Fourth-rank Official’s family, even if it was as the eldest grandson’s wife, couldn’t cover up the fact that she had a commoner father.

Ran Wan thought, how shortsighted her cousins were. The Zhou family was forming ties with the Wan family, and she was going to marry in as a future sister-in-law, a legitimate sister-in-law at that. All these would be assets to Zhou Mingyun, and with her grandfather favoring the Zhou family, this marriage met her expectations perfectly. She hadn’t wasted her efforts convincing her mother.

In the afternoon, the Ran family left, and Zhulan retained her daughter and Yu Lu, "What do you two think of Ran Wan?"

Xue Han stood up, "Ran Wan is quite like Sister Ran. She’s very perceptive, and although not as exceptional as Sister Ran, she is not far behind. Overall, Ran Wan is suitable to be the wife of the eldest grandson."

Zhulan turned to Yu Lu, "You sat beside her the whole time, what do you think?"

Yu Lu smiled, "I think she’s quite good."

Zhulan understood; Yu Lu approved of Ran Wan. Yu Lu was not only perceptive but also had her own method of judging people. If this child approved, then there was even less chance of a mistake. "Alright, you two must be tired after a whole day, you may go back."

Xue Han stood up, "Mother, when will our family officially propose marriage?"

Zhulan said, "I will visit the Wan residence tomorrow. This will require your Aunt Tao to act as the matchmaker, but the day for proposing marriage will have to wait until your elder brother returns."

Xue Han counted the days, "The day after tomorrow, the third brother and Rongchuan will set off for the capital. Won’t they miss it?"