Chapter 219 Mr. Zhou’s Situation
Qi Moxuan was so shocked by the words "his old man" that he almost couldn't control the expression on his face.
"Ahem, yes...you are a fan of Mr.'s books, so of course she remembers you."
After receiving a positive reply, Song Xing happily left Moxiangzhai with the book given by his idol. He was so excited as if what he was holding in his arms was not a book, but some priceless treasure.
Qi Moxuan looked at Song Xing's back as he walked away and really wanted to sigh, "Don't try to guess what young people are thinking."
Moxiangzhai was bustling all day long. After closing at night, Qi Moxuan fiddled with his abacus and let out exclamations from time to time. He still underestimated how much the people of Dongping County liked Mr. Nancheng.
Because there are only fifty copies of the new book "Paper Bride" on the shelves that are signed by Mr. Nancheng, whether you can buy one depends entirely on luck. This move has greatly stimulated people's desire to consume, and the first batch of printed books were sold out in just one day.
With the collision of ancient and modern wisdom and the ultimate application of hunger marketing, Qi Moxuan also experienced the feeling of making a fortune.
mid-March
The new county magistrate appointed by the imperial court arrived in Dongping County and sent a letter to the township chief's mansion on the first day of his arrival.
Although Cui Qingyi didn't know the background of this new magistrate, since he took the initiative to visit her, Cui Qingyi was prepared to entertain him.
Wang Xiaoqian helped Zhou Qi get off the carriage with his arm. He felt refreshed when he saw the other party's indignant look. He was now extremely busy every day, and his only entertainment was to tease Zhou Qi, the big fool.
"Why, are you being wronged by following this magistrate? Do you want me to write a letter to the magistrate asking him to show mercy and let you go?"
Hearing this, Zhou Qi's eyes lit up at first, and then his face quickly fell, "No need, my master will never forget me."
Hearing him talking such nonsense at this point, Wang Xiaoqian didn't know what to say for a moment. It was the first time in his life that he had seen someone as stupid as Zhou Qi. He was also very curious about how this guy survived in such a complicated environment in Lord Zhou's mansion.
Because he had been following him obediently to pick up bones, Wang Xiaoqian kindly reminded him, "My Lord asked you to follow me for your own good. Don't always think that Zhou Wen and Zhou Wu won't speak up for you. If you stay there, you will die one day without knowing how, and you will have to trouble my Lord to collect your body."
Wang Xiaoqian was a somewhat awkward person. Even though his words were meant to comfort him, they sounded unpleasant. Zhou Qi was naturally no match for Wang Xiaoqian in terms of eloquence. He turned his face away and ignored Wang Xiaoqian, but Wang Xiaoqian could clearly see his red eyes.
It is said that Zhou Yanxiu's return to the capital this time was extremely glorious. No one could have imagined that the person who had fled to Qinghe County like a stray dog could come back. Everyone in the capital was speculating that if Zhou Yanxiu did not continue to be sent out to become a high-ranking official after returning to the capital this time, His Majesty would definitely give him a high official rank if he stayed in the capital.
Inside Zhou Mansion
Mrs. Zhou, who had lived a life of luxury for many years and was clearly in her forties but looked as if she was only in her early thirties, leaned lazily on the couch, letting her maid massage her legs and feet.
An old maid was worried, "Madam, the eldest son is about to return to the capital, so we have to think of a solution."
Madam Zhou was unhappy when Zhou Yanxiu was mentioned. "What can I do? He's still in Dongping County and I've been reprimanded by the Queen Mother. My Yuanxiu has also been embarrassed in front of the Emperor. I think I should ask to leave the family, so that the eldest son won't dislike me as his stepmother."
As he was speaking, Lord Zhou strode in. "What nonsense are you talking about? You are my legitimate wife, Zhou Feng. Who would dare to divorce you?"
Mr. Zhou's masculine words made Mrs. Zhou burst into tears, and she threw herself into Mr. Zhou's arms in front of the servants.
It stands to reason that men tend to get bored easily, and no matter how beautiful Madam Zhou is, having seen her for so many years is enough, but Lord Zhou is different.
When he was young, he married his first wife, who was dignified and serious, due to the family mission. She was a good housekeeper and a real good wife, but such a woman was far from what Lord Zhou wanted in a wife. So after his first wife gave birth to his eldest son, he married a concubine. From then on, he finally experienced what it meant to have a beautiful woman in his arms.
After his original wife died of illness, he directly promoted his concubine to his wife's wife. Over the years, his beautiful wife and concubine have lived a very uncomfortable life.
The only thing that made him unhappy was his eldest son Zhou Yanxiu. This child was spoiled by the Empress Dowager and the Ji family, and did not take him, his father, seriously at all.
Madam Zhou hesitated, "But the eldest son is already dissatisfied with me and even blames me for Ming's death. It would be better if you just divorced me. It would be better than causing the estrangement between you and your son because of me, and causing my son Yuan to lose the favor of the Empress Dowager."
Lord Zhou hugged her tightly with a loving heart, trying to give his wife the most reliable arm. However, he had gained weight in middle age, and he had been feasting all the time in recent years. His belly was as big as that of a woman who was seven months pregnant. Madam Zhou tried her best but couldn't lean on his shoulder. She could only put her hand on her husband's big belly.
Her eyes rolled around as she spoke of the real purpose of this incident today: "Husband, you know I have no bad intentions towards the eldest young master, but since he is surrounded by people from the Ji family, it will be useless for me to show my goodwill.
If there is someone to mediate, maybe it can ease the relationship between me and the eldest young master.
In fact, it’s nothing that the eldest young master misunderstood me, but Yuanxiu is the eldest young master’s younger brother. It’s okay that the Empress Dowager feels sorry for the eldest young master and doesn’t like me, but I am really sad that she doesn’t like Yuanxiu.
My second brother's youngest daughter is seventeen this year. I intend to marry her to Yan Xiu, so that I can smooth over the relationship between the eldest son and Yuan Xiu. What do you think?"
Lord Zhou instinctively rejected the proposal, "No, Yan Xiu's marriage still needs the Queen Mother's approval. If the Queen Mother doesn't like her, how could she possibly marry Yan Xiu to your daughter?"
Hearing that the person who usually obeyed her rejected her proposal without even thinking about it, Mrs. Zhou was not discouraged. If it were not for the fact that he had to step in, she would not have bothered to waste her time here.
"Of course I know that, but marriage is up to the young people themselves. Whether it will be successful or not can only be determined after they meet in person. If the eldest son himself is willing, can the Queen Mother still stop him?
Now is the perfect time. I'm hosting a flower viewing party at home. Would you mind sending someone to invite the eldest young master back?"
Lord Zhou thought about it and it was a good idea. Zhou Yanxiu was now strong enough and could live in a farm outside Beijing when he returned. But as his father, he could still invite him back by sending someone to invite him personally.
It's just a flower viewing party after all. It would be a good thing if Yan Xiu could see the girl he likes at the party.
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