General Zhou paused for a moment, then finally said, "There's also... there's also the matter of the Cheng family's marriage."
"Xianyi is a good child, but these are special times. Let's wait until things settle down before discussing anything else. In case... well... anyway, let's not hurt her."
Zhou Cheng understood everything.
Although he said that they would all be family from now on and that he had long regarded Cheng Xianyi as his future wife, he has not yet come to propose marriage.
Firstly, they feared that the Cheng family would disagree with the engagement if they learned that Emperor Yan intended to destroy the Zhou family.
Secondly, before he had a solid foundation, he didn't want Cheng Xianyi to worry or be afraid for him.
"Father, I know." Zhou Cheng was moved and handed the bundle in his hands to his father: "How's the archery and crossbow training you've been practicing these past few days? Everything is in here, and I've already taught you the methods before."
“There are spies everywhere in the capital, and my son doesn’t dare to put too many in, for fear of attracting attention.”
"With these protecting you, the encirclement and suppression of a few thousand men should not be a problem. You must take care and wait for me. When the time comes, I will bring Mother and Second Sister to find you!"
General Zhou nodded repeatedly, his eyes welling up with tears.
He placed the heavy bundle, weighing several dozen kilograms, on his back and patted Zhou Cheng's shoulder forcefully.
I wanted to say a few more words, but when I moved my lips, I realized I didn't know what to say.
Cheng'er has grown up and can stand on his own now. He knows that he has endured humiliation and hardship for three years to change the situation of the Zhou family. I am so proud of him!
A large group of people escorted them to the entrance of the general's mansion.
The second sister specially wore a bright red dress, and her lips were painted white with powder. The red made her small face look pale, and she looked even more frail and unable to take care of herself.
She gazed at her father's tall and imposing back, gripped Zhou Cheng's hand tightly, forced a strong smile, and murmured to herself, "Little brother, things will get better in a month. We'll be reunited in a month, right?"
Zhou Cheng stroked his second sister's black hair, watching General Zhou mount his horse, a feeling of reluctance and worry welling up in his heart: "I will! I will! Second sister, don't be afraid, I'm here for you."
father.
wait for me.
I will lead my second sister and mother to fight our way out of the encirclement, head to the border, and turn the tide against all odds!
"drive--"
“Wait a minute!!!”
Just as General Zhou and his subordinates were preparing to set off on horseback, a carriage from the Cheng family suddenly appeared at the corner a hundred meters away.
Cheng's father quickly blocked General Zhou and his entourage's path and dismounted from the carriage.
He looked anxious, with a hint of displeasure and anger on his face: "You, surnamed Zhou! You stop right there! My daughter's matter with your son hasn't been resolved yet, and you've already caused such a huge mess. What kind of business is this, just leaving like this!"
"You know everything?" General Zhou guessed the reason from his old friend's angry face.
Presumably, Cheng's father knew that Emperor Yan was going to take action against the Zhou family, and came here to demand an explanation.
Too.
Grand Tutor Cheng is the Crown Prince's teacher, and the Crown Prince respects him greatly. However, the affair between Zhou Cheng and Cheng Xianyi has caused quite a stir in the capital. Surely the Crown Prince will remind Grand Tutor Cheng to stay away from the Zhou family?
"Of course I know."
With a livid face, Cheng's father pointed at General Zhou and scolded, "I didn't want to come here, but my daughter insisted and forced me to come."
General Zhou, riding on horseback, pursed his lips and glanced guiltily at his son.
It seems that Grand Tutor Cheng came here specifically to distance himself from the matter.
This wedding is likely to fall through.
It's a pity that his son sacrificed so much for the Zhou family, yet in the end he couldn't even marry the woman he loved. He, as the father, has let his son down.
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