Do You Live Here Now?

Zhou Fuyu looked at the Princess and said, "Mother, please stop. You have nowhere to go. You might as well go back to the Marquis Dingbei's Residence."

The eldest princess looked at him and said:

Who do you think you are? Just because the Empress Dowager says you're my son, does that mean you really are?

"Don't you even know what kind of person you are?"

Song Qingfeng shouted loudly:

"You shrew, you don't even recognize your own son, you're unworthy of being a mother. I know you've left yourself a way out."

Now that we're divorced, you have to return my things, right?

The eldest princess looked at him and asked, "What is that?"

Song Qingfeng looked at the Princess and said, "You have so many shops and so many estates, naturally you should give me half of them."

The eldest princess laughed and said, "Don't you know that the Empress Dowager gave those shops and estates to Princess Jing'an and Princess Ningyuan?"

Song Qingfeng was stunned. Why did he want to bring the Princess back? Wasn't it all for those shops and estates?

His face turned ashen. "Aren't those all your things? Why did you give them to them?"

The eldest princess sighed deeply and said, "I was quite sad at first, but I'd rather give it to them than to you."

After saying that, the princess turned and left.

Song Qingfeng shouted from behind, "Mingzhao, are you planning to leave me nothing? You vicious woman! How dare you treat me like this!"

Mingzhao boarded the carriage, and Zhou Fusheng said, "Let's go back to the manor! Mother, I can support you."

Mingzhao sighed and looked at Zhou Fusheng, saying, "Good child, I'm content with just those words from you."

In fact, Grand Princess Mingzhao had many businesses behind the scenes. She was not short of money, but she didn't have many businesses that she could openly display.

She controls numerous clandestine businesses, all originating from the palace; how could she be so naive?

However, Grand Princess Mingzhao cannot be made public at the moment.

Princess Jing'an and Princess Ningyuan, who were not far away, laughed heartily.

Princess Jing'an looked at Grand Princess Mingzhao:

"Sister, I heard they are just a family of peasants from the countryside, so they probably can't find a suitable place to rent."

Why don't you come with us? At least you'll be set for life!

Princess Ningyuan smiled and said:

"How about this, you give us 10 taels of silver a month, and I'll let you live in our house. It's better than you going to a peasant's house!"

Their house is probably the worst one out there; I'm afraid you wouldn't be used to it.

Princess Jing'an laughed heartily, "How could she not be used to it? She can even live in a place like the Cold Palace. You really underestimate her."

Grand Princess Mingzhao was too lazy to bother with them; she was used to her two younger sisters having been at odds with her since childhood.

Liu Su'e looked at the eldest princess and said:

"Our house is indeed a bit small, please don't mind."

I'll clear out the best part of the house for you then."

Zhou Fusheng quickly nodded and said, "Yes, it is indeed a bit small. I'm sorry to have to make it for you."

Zhou Fusheng and Liu Su'e were extremely respectful in front of the Princess.

The eldest princess smiled slightly and said, "You are my son and daughter-in-law, there's no need for you to be so respectful to me."

Zhou Fusheng quickly replied, "Yes, yes, you are the Princess, and we are from the countryside. We are not good at etiquette, please don't take offense."

The eldest princess looked at Zhou Fusheng and said, "You've really suffered these past years. If you had grown up by my side, things would never be like this now."

Zhou Fusheng was silent for a moment before saying, "I know you didn't want this either. I don't blame you. I'm studying hard now, and I even plan to take the imperial examination."

The eldest princess paused for a moment and said, "You're already over 30. Is it really appropriate for you to take the imperial examinations now?"

Zhou Fusheng looked at her and said, "Wanwan said it's never wrong to learn more, especially since I really enjoy reading. I want to give it a try."

The eldest princess smiled and asked, "How are Zhou Qingyan, Zhou Qingchen, and Zhou Qinghe's grades?"

Zhou Fusheng scratched his head and said, "Their aptitude should be considered rather mediocre!"

Actually, Zhou Fusheng wasn't entirely sure either.

The eldest princess sighed and said:

"It doesn't matter if you're not exceptionally talented; as long as you're willing to work hard, you'll eventually succeed."

Are they planning to participate in this imperial examination?

Zhou Fusheng nodded and said, "They're all planning to participate. They're all at the academy now, and I'm planning to participate too. Wanwan should be participating as well."

The eldest princess thought for a moment and said:

"Wanwan is only 6 years old, how can she endure this kind of hardship?"

Moreover, I see that she is very unrestrained every day and does not study diligently.

Even if they were to participate in a scientific expedition, it would probably just be for fun.

Don't put too much pressure on her at such a young age.

Zhou Fusheng was completely bewildered. They put pressure on Wanwan? You're kidding, they wouldn't dare put any pressure on her at all!

Liu Su'e said:

"Actually, we didn't put any pressure on her. We just wanted her to be happy every day."

Moreover, the scientific expedition will take more than a year!

In fact, the eldest princess thought that Zhou Wanwan would not pass the imperial examination even if she participated, so it was better not to participate at all.

It's not like we can't afford to support her.

She considered it for a moment and said:

"I still own six estates and ten shops. I'll give them all to Wanwan."

When she comes back, I'll have a good talk with her and tell her to forget about the scientific expedition!

Women are allowed to participate in the imperial examinations of the Great Xia Kingdom.

However, in recent years, fewer and fewer women have participated in scientific expeditions. After all, how many women are truly dedicated to studying?

Moreover, there are fewer and fewer girls' schools nowadays; there's only one girls' school in the entire capital, and it's government-run.

It costs a lot of money to get into this girls' school; most families simply can't afford it.

If some women participated in the imperial examinations, it was fine if they did well, but if they did poorly, they would be ridiculed.

Zhou Fusheng mumbled, "These things aren't up to me. Wanwan manages everything in our family."

The eldest princess looked at Zhou Fusheng and sighed, "Luckily, you have Wanwan, otherwise I don't know what kind of life you would have had?"

In fact, the eldest princess also thought that the house they lived in was dilapidated, at most three or four courtyards.

But when she got off the carriage and saw the house in front of her, she was dumbfounded. "You live here now?"

Zhou Fusheng nodded and said:

"Yes, Wanwan said it is indeed too simple here."

She's now planning to buy a plot of land and build something even better.

The eldest princess's eyes widened as she exclaimed, "This is a six-courtyard house! It's one of the most prestigious in the entire capital. I remember this used to be the Prince Gong's Residence, right?"

How would Zhou Fusheng know which princely residence it was?

If someone says it's bad Wanwan, then it's definitely not a good place.

Zhou Fusheng said vaguely:

"It's alright, don't mind. The new house is already under construction, and this place has already been renovated."

The outhouse, in particular, is very comfortable. We've cleared out the main courtyard; let me show you!

The female officials, nannies, and maids around the princess were all dumbfounded.

The old woman said softly, "My goodness, this is already the sixth level. If it were to be upgraded again, wouldn't it be the imperial palace?"