Chapter 206 Little Mianmian Misses Her Brother
Zhou Feng lowered his voice, revealing a look of fear, "I'm afraid I can't bear His Majesty's favor."
The emperor, with his hands behind his back, laughed loudly, "What's there to be unable to bear or able to bear? I am the Son of Heaven, what I say goes. If I say you can bear it, then you can bear it."
Zhou Feng didn't say anything more, knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Seeing his sensible demeanor, the emperor was even happier. "Very well, it's settled then. Just wait to receive the imperial edict."
Zhou Feng slowly stood up, bowed, and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
Less than half a month after leaving the palace, the emperor sent him an imperial edict, which stated that although Zhou Feng was a merchant, he had rendered meritorious service in saving the emperor, and was therefore adopted as a son by the emperor and specially granted the title of Marquis of Qing'an.
The title of Marquis of Qing'an sounds impressive, but he didn't actually hold any specific official position. It was more like he was given a noble title, which meant he could frequently enter the palace and receive rewards from the emperor.
With the title of Marquis, Zhou Feng rose from humble beginnings to instant success, leaping into the ranks of the elite.
Upon hearing this, General Han and the Third Prince were secretly delighted and began preparing for the children's wedding.
The emperor's adoption of a son was a major event, and it quickly spread throughout the country.
Before Aunt Zhou received Zhou Feng's letter, she heard Aunt Wang talking about this matter.
"It's ridiculous that the emperor actually adopted a son. He gave his three children to his children back then, and now he actually adopted a child with no blood relation as his son."
Although Aunt Wang often visited the Zhou family, she was unaware of Aunt Zhou and the others' true identities.
Or perhaps, even if they had already suspected it, they didn't dare to think too deeply about it and simply pretended not to know anything.
Aunt Zhou was slightly surprised when she heard about the emperor taking in a godson. "Do you know who that godson is?"
Aunt Wang shook her head. "This is all the news we get from the capital that reaches our Changliu Village."
Aunt Zhou was filled with curiosity.
Just then, Du Wanchun returned; she had just come back from the rice shop in the county.
"Mother, my second brother has sent a letter."
She smiled and handed the letter to Aunt Zhou.
Aunt Zhou hadn't seen Zhou Feng for a long time, and she was very happy to receive his letter.
She smiled happily as she opened the letter, only to find that Zhou Feng had written about his marriage to Miss Han and the news that the emperor had adopted him as his godson.
After reading the letter, Aunt Zhou was both surprised and delighted.
Seeing her stunned expression, Aunt Wang quickly asked, "Zhou, what's wrong?"
Aunt Zhou quickly put the letter away and said with a smile, "Our Feng'er is getting married."
Aunt Wang was overjoyed, "That's wonderful!"
She smiled and took Aunt Zhou's hand, asking, "Whose daughter is she?"
Aunt Zhou smiled slowly and said, "She is a daughter from a wealthy family in the capital."
Aunt Wang was even happier to hear this, "Sister Zhou, Feng'er is getting married, are you all going to the capital?"
Aunt Zhou quickly shook her head and looked at Du Wanchun beside her, saying, "Wanchun's three children are still young, so we probably won't go to the capital."
Aunt Wang looked surprised. "A wedding is a big deal. How can you, as her mother, not go?"
Aunt Zhou replied with a smile, "The capital is just too far away. The journey is too arduous, and the children are too young to endure it."
Aunt Wang sighed deeply and said, "What should we do about Feng'er's marriage?"
Aunt Zhou looked a little disappointed, but then smiled and said, "Feng'er has his own house with servants who can help with the wedding."
Aunt Wang suddenly realized what was going on and said it was a pity.
Aunt Zhou longed to go, but the capital was far too dangerous. She was too familiar with the emperor, and even in disguise, she might not be able to escape his notice.
Besides, the emperor has already adopted Zhou Feng as his godson, so he will definitely handle the marriage arrangements well, and she doesn't need to worry too much.
Just then, Madam Wu arrived carrying little Mianmian.
"Wanchun, Aunt Zhou, I don't know what's wrong with this child, she's been crying all day."
Upon hearing this, Du Wanchun quickly took the child into her arms. The little baby's eyes were watery and he looked quite pitiful.
She held him in her arms and tried to soothe him for a long time, but to no avail.
Seeing the crying baby, she sensed something was wrong and asked Madam Wu, "Where is your Qing'er?"
Madam Wu quickly replied, "My parents missed the child, so they took him home today and said they'd bring him back later."
As luck would have it, there was a sudden knock on the door, and Wu Niangzi's parents had indeed brought the child over.
Du Wanchun quickly comforted the child in her arms, saying, "Don't cry, your brother is back."
As soon as she finished speaking, the child in her arms stopped crying.
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