Chapter 271: Return
After Su Fengzhang sent Su Lanzhang home, he happened to meet a few children returning from school.
After the family split up, there were only three masters left in the Su family, so life inevitably became a little quiet. Although Liu Neng was there, Su Fengzhang was afraid that Su Zhaoshi would be bored and prone to having wild thoughts when she was alone.
It so happened that at that time a letter came from Hushan County saying that several children in the clan had some talent for studying. Although they had not yet passed the imperial examinations, the teacher praised them a lot.
Su Fengzhang thought about it and decided to send a letter to bring the four children to the capital to raise them personally.
Of the four children, the eldest, Su Jingwen, was Su Cizhang's eldest son, Su Jingguo was Su Caozhang's second son, and Su Jinghui was from the next family. However, they all had the surname Su and were considered members of the Su family. Another child, Liu Jixian, was from Yuexi Village but had a different surname. His being sent here showed his exceptional academic talent.
"Dad!" The one who shouted this was Liu Neng, who has now grown into a tall and strong boy.
"Second Uncle!" The other four children all called Su Fengzhang like this. The truth was that the Su family did not combine the rankings back then, so it was a bit troublesome to call him that, so they simply ranked from their family.
Su Fengzhang smiled and asked, "What a coincidence, let's go back together."
Liu Neng was the first to jump over to Su Fengzhang. The older he got, the more he resembled Liu Wei. He was almost taller than Su Fengzhang, but he still acted like a child in front of him. "Dad, why are you back so early today?"
Su Fengzhang smiled and said, "There's nothing to do at the government office, so I'll come back early to accompany you."
"That's great! Grandma's been missing you these past few days, saying you haven't been seen all day."
The four children at the back were a little envious of their intimacy. Su Jingwen smiled and interrupted, "Second Uncle, Grandma said yesterday that she would cook for us herself. She will definitely be happy to see you back later."
Su Zhaoshi was delighted to see them all coming together. As she was now old, she loved the hustle and bustle. She beamed, "What a coincidence! You must all be tired. Let's have a drink of water and rest."
Naturally, a maid brought tea over early.
Su Fengzhang sat down next to Su Zhaoshi and said with a smile, "Mom, now that we're done with the government office, we'll have some free time these few days. If you want to go somewhere fun, I'll go with you."
Su Zhaoshi said, "You rarely get a rest. You might as well rest at home. You must be exhausted from running around."
Without waiting for Su Fengzhang to persuade her, she continued, "Mom is old now and doesn't like running around. She feels uncomfortable riding in a carriage. It's better for her to stay at home comfortably."
Liu Neng, however, was trying to sabotage her: "Grandma, carriages nowadays are all equipped with springs, so they won't be so bumpy."
Su Zhao knocked his head and said with a smile: "Grandma is old, how can she compare with you young people?"
Su Fengzhang didn't force it, and said, "That's fine. The flowers in the backyard are blooming, and I just ran into Lan Zhang. I told him to bring his wife and children back when he's on his day off, so we can have some fun together."
"That's a good sentiment." Su Zhaoshi was delighted upon hearing this, and she added, "Call Huihui along when the time comes, and let her bring her son-in-law and child back to stay for a few more days."
If this had happened in the past, Su Zhao would have definitely thought it was inappropriate for a married daughter to return to her parents' home, but the world is different now, and she can say this.
Su Fengzhang naturally would not disagree, and they enjoyed the meal very happily.
After finishing the meal, Su Fengzhang asked a few children to stay and ask about their homework. Among the five children, Liu Neng actually preferred martial arts. Although he is still studying now, he has already decided to take the martial arts examination in the future.
The four children from Hushan County all wanted to study, but in terms of talent, Liu Jixian was more outstanding and had a clear mind. On the other hand, the three children of the Su family were slightly inferior, but each had their own expertise.
After they arrived in Beijing, Su Fengzhang got to know the situation and had a long talk with them, allowing the children to think about their future paths. Now that they had a clear idea in their minds, they were not as nervous as when they first arrived in Beijing.
Su Zhao sat beside them, drinking tea and watching her son teach the children, with a smile in her eyes.
After the children left, Su Fengzhang saw her like this and asked with a smile, "Mom, why are you looking at me like that?"
Su Zhaoshi smiled and said, "I just think Erlang is good at teaching children and has patience. Sanlang needs to learn this. Sanlang's wife has complained to me, saying that he always shouts at the children and gets angry even when he can't get through to the children."
Su Fengzhang immediately laughed and said, "Those two guys are naughty too. I'll teach Sanlang a lesson next time they come over."
Seeing that he seemed to be in a very good mood, Su Zhaoshi tentatively asked, "Erlang, how are you and the prince doing now?"
Su Fengzhang's cheeks flushed slightly, and he avoided her gaze and said, "What's wrong? It's still the same as before."
Su Zhao sighed, patted the back of his hand and said, "Erlang, you are in a high position now. I am not worried about anything else, but I am worried that you will be alone a hundred years later."
"Mom knows you're going to talk about Liu Neng's children, but when they grow up, they'll get married and have children. By then, they'll have their own families, so how can they be by your side all the time?"
"Actually, after all these years, I've figured it out. I won't object to anything you do."
Su Fengzhang was moved by her words and comforted her, "Mom, don't worry."
Su Zhao smiled and continued, "The prince has taken great care of an old woman like me. Not only do he give her miraculous medicines, but he also sends her a lot of silks, satins, and jewelry every year. He treats you with sincerity."
Looking back on her life, Su Zhao suddenly realized that all her honor and disgrace were due to her second son.
There was a time when she had neglected this son. At that time, she had a promising husband and an intelligent eldest son. Even though she loved her second son, she did not value him as much as her eldest son.
Who could have thought that after so many years, so many changes would happen in the family, and in the end, everything of the Su family would be placed on Feng Zhang.
Whenever Su Zhaoshi saw Su Fengzhang busy all the time, she felt distressed, but there was nothing she could do. At this time, she would think of what Su Dianli said, that this child is smart but does not need to use the right path. However, it is not a big deal. With Zongzhang at home, it doesn't matter if Fengzhang, the youngest son, is not successful.
Later on, as she watched Su Fengzhang go further and further and stand higher and higher, she no longer worried about whether he would have a successful future, but instead became concerned about his lifelong affairs.
Su Fengzhang has never been married. Everyone in the Zhou Dynasty, from civil and military officials to ordinary people, is puzzled by this.
Even Aunt Bai, who watched Su Fengzhang grow up, was very puzzled by this. She secretly asked Su Zhaoshi why she didn't persuade him. If he didn't marry and have children, it would be fine when he was young, but wouldn't he be lonely after a hundred years?
To be honest, would Su Fengzhang be willing to pass on such a huge family business to the person next door?
The fact that Aunt Bai could say this shows that she is somewhat sincere towards Su Fengzhang, otherwise she would be the one who hopes that Su Fengzhang will live a lonely life.
Su Zhao just smiled and shook her head, saying that she couldn't persuade the child and didn't want to persuade him, and that the child should do whatever he wanted.
Later, when people saw Prince Cheng sending gifts to the Su family every now and then and trying his best to please Old Madam Su, they thought that Su Zhaoshi was also succumbing to the unspoken relationship between the two.
No one knew that Su Zhaoshi stopped urging and admonishing because of the thought that she had suppressed again and again in her heart.
Until her death, Su Zhao suddenly recalled the most difficult days in her memory. Her husband and eldest son died of illness, her former in-laws took advantage of her misfortune, and the family's money was almost spent. Her second uncle's family could only provide limited help, and her second aunt's words were full of slander.
Those days were the most unforgettable and unforgettable days in Su Zhaoshi's life.
Even after many years, that feeling of fear, terror and despair is still ingrained in her bones.
She hated the Chen family for their indifference, blamed her husband and eldest son for not being able to withstand setbacks, blamed the county magistrate for being merciless, and even blamed her second uncle's family and everyone in Yuexi Village. She was jealous of them all.
Funerals happened one after another. When her only youngest son fell ill, Su Zhaoshi had nothing but resentment towards heaven. Why did she have to suffer such hardships? Was she not pious enough?
Looking at Aunt Bai's healthy and lively children, she even had a terrible thought in her heart: why it was not the brother and sister who died.
Fortunately, her child did not die and he came back to life.
Feng Zhang, who had died once, seemed like a different person. He was no longer dissolute, but became calm, witty, and responsible. In one day, he became more mature than Zong Zhang of that year.
The Su family was indeed getting better day by day under his support.
Su Zhaoshi watched him pass the examinations to become a scholar, a juren, and a jinshi, and then enter the court to serve as an official. Day by day, he reached a level that no one could reach, and became the "Sir Su" or the indispensable Sir Su, praised by everyone in the Great Zhou.
It was this child who was considerate and filial, bringing her immense glory and allowing her to have the face to meet the ancestors of the Su family after her death, making her envied and respected by countless people.
She also loves this child. For this child, she can even sacrifice herself and do everything for him.
They are like the closest mother and son, and even outsiders would sigh at the deep love between them.
But why did she feel guilty when she allowed this child to remain single for the rest of his life?
When she was about to close her eyes, Su Zhao still couldn't let go of the child. She always felt that she owed him a lot.
After wasting her last bit of strength, she tightly grasped the child's hand and said word by word: "Feng'er, you are a good child. It is your mother who has let you down, and it is the Su family who has let you down. You are a good child."
Seeing the sudden realization in Su Fengzhang's eyes, she smiled relaxedly and closed her eyes.
In this life, the only person she owed was this child, but she could no longer hold on and could no longer be with him. When she saw Erlang in the underworld, she didn't know what the willful child would say?
Maybe he would say, Mom, have you missed me all these years?
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Traveling back to ancient times, my father roared, my grandmother growled, and my stepmother was sarcastic.
Zhao Jinghuan thought he was holding a tragic family feud script;
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Zhao Jinghuan happily planned to live a life of luxury;
A system that suddenly appeared told him that if he didn’t study, he would die?
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The descendants of criminal officials cannot study? Can’t take the imperial examination?
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