After Zhou Jing'an was able to walk freely, he returned to the Zhou family. Although half of Zhenxiaxie was burned, it was still uninhabitable. Moreover, he and Jiang Ling, one was injured and the other was pregnant, both needed care.
Jiang Lan had someone clean out another courtyard for them to rest early on. It was some distance away from Zhenxiaxie and was located in the inner part of the backyard.
There are lush trees, rockery and flowing water, which creates a tranquility far away from the hustle and bustle.
Jiang Ling looked up at the plaque with large calligraphy and read it word by word: "Qi-Yun-Guan."
Then he turned to look at Zhou Jingan and said with a smile, "It sounds good."
Zhou Jing'an also smiled. "This place was originally prepared for Huan'an. We wanted her to live among the clouds and mist, sit and lie on the high mountains, and be a woman who deeply understands the pleasures of leisure."
He pulled Jiang Ling and walked slowly inside, stepping onto the winding corridor above the lake. He smiled again and said, "Who knew she preferred martial arts and didn't want to live in such a secluded place, so this place has been left empty."
Jiang Ling couldn't help but laugh as she supported him, "They say a name reflects a person's character, but Huan'an is the opposite."
Doesn’t “Huan” mean beautiful, quiet, gentle and elegant?
Although Zhou Huanan is beautiful and sometimes gentle, she has nothing to do with being gentle and elegant.
"Well, it seems..." Zhou Jing'an lowered his eyes to look at her, "We need to think carefully about the name of our child."
Jiang Ling nodded, then waved her hand and said casually, "Just give him/her a nickname first, and he/she can choose one when he/she grows up."
Zhou Jingan laughed, but didn't refute. "Ling'er is right. This is not a bad idea."
The two walked along the winding corridor, passed the pavilion in the center of the lake, and stepped through an exquisite and elegant small garden before they finished their tour of Qiyun Pavilion.
It can be said that every step brings a new scene, which is pleasing to the eyes.
Zhou Jing'an stayed in the mansion to recuperate and rest during this period. Feng Yu took over all the affairs outside so that he didn't have to interfere.
All the fleeing and scattered former officials and helpers organized by Feng Yu were captured, and Feng Yu, Ning Xi, the Chang family and all the others who participated in the rebellion were announced to the world.
More than a hundred people were locked in a prison van and taken to the execution ground.
The first one to come forward was Pei Yu, the King Zhao of the previous dynasty, who was feared, hated and terrified by the people. His body was placed in a prison cart, his hands and feet were shackled, his whole body was grayish white with a bluish tint, and his face was calm.
These were the main culprits. On the way to the execution ground, they were pelted with rotten vegetables and stinky eggs by the onlookers. They looked miserable, but they didn't dare to raise their heads.
The rest of the accomplices and those who were deceived were punished according to their crimes. Some were exiled to remote places, and some were imprisoned.
One person worth mentioning is Ning Xi.
On the day of the Xiyuan Gathering, Feng Yu and Zhou Jing'an only guessed that he was Pei Yu's accomplice, but they had no idea of some minor details. Later, when they were investigating his accomplices, they discovered the truth.
Ning Xi's father was considered a hero of the Ning family, having earned the title of earl on the battlefield, but that was all. None of the Ning family's descendants could go to the battlefield, and only Ning Xi could still hold his own.
The surprise attack against Nanzhao that year, where the outnumbered side defeated the larger force, was filled with many twists and turns.
Ning Xi hated himself for not having high talent and being unable to carry on his father's legacy and bring honor to the family. He was about to be overtaken by the younger generation. He was injured and could only return to Beijing to recuperate with a hard-earned credit. Just when he was worried and had no solution, Pei Yu and Nanzhao came to his door.
So there was that famous surprise attack, which caused the Nanzhao army to be "completely defeated" and gave rise to the Duke of Ningguo.
The scene of his meeting with the third prince of Nanzhao, Ji Cang, was painted by Li Weizhen, a master of calligraphy and painting invited by Pei Yu. It was both a commemoration and more of a handle.
He and Nanzhao planned this drama for their own benefit. Fame and fortune blinded his eyes. He wanted to move to a higher level, become famous, and become a founding hero of Pei Yu, even if it meant collaborating with Nanzhao.
Later, he pretended to be sick and returned to Beijing, so that he could cover up his lack of talent, live out his days in peace, and wait for Pei Yu to ascend the throne.
However, when Feng Yu sent people to investigate, he discovered that the generals and soldiers who had fought with him to defeat the larger force with a smaller one had disappeared one after another.
Since then, the court and officials in various places have undergone a major purge, and everything has been completely changed and renewed.
In addition, Feng Yu rewarded and punished people, and promoted many capable ministers and generals.
Zhou Ke and Zhou Huaixin had already reached the limit of what titles they could be given, so Feng Yu finally promoted Zhou Jing'an to the rank of Zhaowu Cavalry Captain, a sixth-rank official.
Although his rank did not change much when he was transferred from a civil official to a military general, his authority was increased several times. Feng Yu let him take charge of the Zuo Shenwu Army in the imperial guards, which was real power.
Feng Yu had wanted to promote Zhou Jing'an for a long time, but he had not passed the imperial examination before. In addition, Zhou Jing'an needed to do some secret work for Feng Yu, so it was not convenient for him to hold an important position in the court and attract attention.
Now he can finally be promoted, which makes him very happy.
In addition, Jiang Lianshan was already a first-rank general and the King of Jingnan, which was a supreme honor. Feng Yu appointed him as the commander of the imperial guards, which was also a way to keep him in the capital and he no longer had to go to the border.
Jiang Lianhai was appointed as the second-rank general of the Zhenjun Army, Jiang Yi was appointed as the fifth-rank general of the Youqi Army, and several other civil and military officials were promoted to replace those officials who were dismissed and investigated.
On June 9th, at three quarters past noon, their heads all fell to the ground, and the turbulent days of the Dagan Dynasty came to an end, and it moved towards a more stable and peaceful future.
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Feng Yu fanned himself and looked at the fish swimming in the lake. The more he looked, the angrier he became.
"Even fish have more leisure time than me!"
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