Chapter 176 Leaving Taoyuan

"That's called living under someone else's vineyard."

"It's okay. From now on, we, mother and daughter, will depend on each other for the rest of our lives."

"You are my daughter. I will never ignore you."

Zhou Huanjiu tilted his head strangely.

"No, I'm only staying here for a year, and will be back at Renshoudian after a year."

Mrs. Zhou was stunned for a moment: "...So you can still go back?"

Zhou Huanjiu:?

When did she say she couldn't go back?

Where did this misunderstanding come from?

A Niang laughed.

"Li Shanglian, ah Li Shanglian, does he know what he has missed?"

After laughing, Mrs. Zhou began to worry.

At that time, she said confidently that she would take Jiuer to the manor, but she still felt sick when she thought about seeing that dead man.

This manor was not Mrs. Zhou's dowry. Mr. Zhou had been an official all his life, but he was not only a low-ranking official, but also had little wealth.

Because she was marrying into a wealthy family, the Zhou family had already tried their best to provide her with a dowry.

But he still couldn't even afford a farm.

Therefore, when Madam Zhou was chosen by the king's uncle Zhou Yu to propose marriage, the whole family was filled with gratitude and felt that they were simply the favorites of God.

He also taught his daughter to serve Duke Xin well, to be virtuous, decent, dignified and generous, to take care of the backyard for him, and to arrange more concubines for him.

Be magnanimous, don't be jealous, and don't let your husband be dissatisfied in the slightest.

Even if she did something wrong, no matter how wrong it was, it was all her fault.

That's why she was easily manipulated by Zhou Yu after she got married.

I really thought that I had done something wrong and felt sorry for him.

Now that she has been driven out by her mother's family, she still has to return to the Zhou family's manor.

She squeezed her daughter's hand.

You can't sleep on the street with your child, and it's not appropriate for a mother and daughter to stay in a hotel.

Jiu'er is Zhou Yu's child, can that guy really just ignore him?

If it really doesn't work, I can only ask the Queen Mother to let Jiuer return to the palace first.

Mrs. Zhou took a deep breath. The capital was so big, but there was no place for her to settle down.

I've lived most of my life and gained nothing.

She held her daughter's hand tightly.

Now, she is all she has.

Only the child is hers, her inseparable, unbroken bloodline.

Back at the Zhou family's manor, Zhou Yu received a report and brought Zhou Huanzhi out with him.

There was undisguised pride and sarcasm on his face, and the attitude of a villain who had succeeded was displayed to the fullest.

"Hey, isn't this my good wife who wants a divorce?"

"Didn't you say that you've left me and gone to many places, and it's impossible for you to come back and beg me?"

"What? What are you doing now?"

"You were driven out by your good brother and became a homeless dog?"

"And bring wine..." As he said this, his gaze moved to Zhou Huanjiu's face, and soon after, his expression changed as well.

"Wine?"

"Your face..."

Mrs. Zhou interrupted him impatiently: "It will leave scars. It can't be cured. There will be scars on your body too."

"Jiu'er misses his parents, so he goes home to live for a year before returning to Renshou Hall."

"Just tell me, as a father, do you care about your daughter?"

Hearing that Zhou Huanjiu would return to the Queen Mother, Zhou Yu thought about letting them mother and daughter in.

But when she saw Zhou Huanzhi next to him, Mrs. Zhou completely recalled the memories of five years ago.

That damned bastard Zhou Yu kidnapped her child and wanted to have a bastard child to take her place.

Now he still carries this bastard with him everywhere. He really cares about him.

She silently protected the child behind her.

Maybe living on the streets is safer than staying in the Zhou family.

At this time, Zhou Huanzhi also tugged at Zhou Yu's sleeve and asked anxiously, "Father, my elder sister is back. Will you still love Zhizhi in the future?"

"My eldest sister is your biological daughter. Zhizhi is just the child of my father and mother, not your biological daughter. Will you not love Zhizhi anymore?"

Zhou Yu was heartbroken, especially because the child looked a bit like his servant lover who died long ago.

Her aggrieved and frightened look made him feel distressed.

Zhou Yu squatted down and whispered, "Zhizhi, you're worrying too much. Aren't all the illegitimate brothers and sisters in the manor your biological children?"

"Do you think anyone can surpass you?"

"You will always be Aye's favorite child. Even Jiu'er can never compare to you."

After this incident, Mrs. Zhou was completely unable to hold back. She did not even consider the issue of where to stay. She just wanted to scold these two shameless people.

"You damned thing!"

"Is this bastard worthy of calling my son elder sister?"

"Is she related to my son by blood?"

"She is just a bone-sucking stinky bug, not even worthy of carrying Jiu'er's shoes. And you actually said that Jiu'er can't surpass her!"

Zhou Yu was angered by her words.

Zhou Huanzhi was the child of his servant, his only hope for love, sacred and inviolable, and his treasure.

How can you allow yourself to be insulted?

So he ordered his servants behind him: "Catch this bastard for me and take him in."

"As the daughter-in-law of the Zhou family, she actually spoke evil words."

"I have to slap you in the face today to teach you a lesson."

"To let you know who you can speak and who you cannot speak."

"You think you can scold Zhizhi?"

But his idea was soon shattered because Zhou Huanjiu said, "Stop them!"

Her guards responded by moving at the noise and arrested all the servants who were about to attack.

She walked in front of Madam Zhou and blocked her way. "Who dares to touch my mother while I am here?"

Zhou Huanjiu has been in the palace all the time and everyone is very friendly.

Maybe it was because the most distinguished people were all very nice to her.

Even her cousin, the emperor, who was unkind and cruel, was polite to her and showed great concern for her studies.

People all say that the palace is dangerous, but Zhou Huanjiu has never suffered any malice in the palace.

For her, that place is her paradise.

But now that she had left Taoyuan, she realized what kind of situation her mother and herself were facing.

Her eyes were sore and she wiped away her tears with her sleeve.

The little child realized that she could no longer rely on her mother, and now was the time for her mother to rely on her.

Although she has not grown up yet, her frail shoulders must bear the responsibility of coming early.

Zhou Huanjiu took his mother's hand, turned around and left, leaving the Zhou family's manor and the Zhou family far behind.

"Mother, please follow me."

"Jiu'er will take care of you."

"We will hand over the sign and go into the palace."

Mrs. Zhou sniffed her blocked nose and answered hoarsely, "Okay, my son Jiuer has grown up."

"But don't force yourself. Mom is an adult and she can always take care of herself."