When talking about Mrs. Liu's braised carp, Liu Zhong couldn't help but drool: "I want to eat it too."
"You want to eat it, but your wife is in trouble. She has morning sickness these past few days and can't eat that." After that, Mrs. Liu patted her daughter-in-law's hand and said lovingly, "Wife, I'll stew an old hen for you later."
"Thank you, mother."
When Liu Yong showed up at the door with a carp and a handful of dogtail grass picked from somewhere, Liu Zhong knew that the storm he had been worried about would not happen again, at least today.
After taking the dogtail grass and accepting Liu Yong's very serious apology, Mrs. Liu tied on an apron as usual and rewarded everyone with a delicious meal in the expectation of the whole family.
The next morning, Liu Zhong left home. Just because he didn't have to look after the shop didn't mean he was just sitting around waiting for death. Liu Zhong was originally a teacher at a private school in the city. He had thought that after being imprisoned, he would never again have the opportunity to engage in this great and lifelong work of teaching and educating people. However, due to the city's fear of Tianshu Tower, the owner of the private school learned that Liu Zhong had been released by Xiahou Qing himself. Furthermore, the students and their parents at the private school had not yet given him a good opinion. Fearing that this teacher, who had a close connection with Tianshu Tower, would be snatched away by another private school, the owner preemptively invited Liu Zhong back.
The Liu family's daughter-in-law was feeling very uncomfortable during her pregnancy. Early in the morning, Mrs. Liu took her to the clinic, where the doctor was still giving her massage treatment. Thinking it was still early, Mrs. Liu returned to prepare lunch. She took the food and went into the kitchen. When she took a short break to drink some water and start cleaning, Liu Yong returned early.
Madam Liu checked the time. Normally, this was the busiest time in the study. Liu Yong looked so relaxed that it didn't look like he had already been to the store. "It's already this late, why haven't you gone to the store yet? Where have you been wandering around?"
Liu Yong poured water while explaining, "It was early this morning, and when I got up, you were all gone. I was bored, so I went out for a walk, chatting with the neighbors and catching up. As for the study, I won't be going there for the next two days. I have to stay home to avoid the limelight."
Madam Liu chuckled and jokingly said, "I heard someone say that they were asking about Zhou Weiyong, and you went to ask them. I thought you wanted to follow them."
When Liu Yong heard this, he smiled and said, "What are you talking about? Am I that kind of person, your husband?"
Now that things have come to this, Mrs. Liu thought about it. Some problems will have to be faced sooner or later. It would be better for her to ask clearly first, so that no matter what happens later, she can have a plan first. "I'm asking you seriously, so you should answer me seriously. If those people come to you for help, will you go?"
Liu Yong sat down, fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan, and said, "Even when my family was arrested and thrown into prison, I didn't reveal my identity. What do you think, Madam?"
Mrs. Liu knew that Liu Yong had given up a lot for her and for the family. In the past, she was still young and had little experience, so she didn't quite understand the minds of men. But now it was different. She was older and had actually let go of many things.
"Actually, I don't want to restrict you. If there's something you really want to do, just go for it. At worst, I can take the children back to the Zhou family and ask the old lady to take them in for a while. We've already sent our grandchildren there anyway, so adding a few more of us mothers won't be too much."
Liu Yong said somewhat unhappy: "What are you talking about? I've already said that our family will never be separated. When I left the Zhou family, I swore a solemn oath that as long as I can live a peaceful and simple life with my wife and children, I am willing to give up everything."
"I understand," Mrs. Liu said, wiping her hands on her apron. She walked to the kitchen door and called inside, "You all heard it, come out."
When two unfamiliar yet somewhat familiar faces appeared in front of Liu Yong, the palm-leaf fan in his hand fell to the ground without him noticing: "Why are you here?"
Mrs. Liu picked up the palm-leaf fan on the ground and explained, "When you were out, they just happened to come to the door. I was too lazy to make a decision for you, so I brought them back. You two can chat. I'll help you watch the store. When I'm done, you can come over and work honestly."
Liu Yong nodded and said, "Okay, you go first, I'll be there in a moment."
Liu Yong stood at the door and watched Madam Liu leave before turning around and asking, "I haven't asked your names yet. What can I do for you?"
Zhou Xiao'e didn't introduce their identities first, but instead said in a somewhat friendly way: "I didn't have the opportunity to meet you when I was at the Zhou family, but I have heard of your great name."
Liu Yong frowned slightly, looked at the unfamiliar, ordinary woman in front of him, then looked at the man beside her who, even though he was old, could vaguely see the glory of his youth, and couldn't help but smile: "Are you, Zhou Xiao'e?"
"Exactly."
After Liu Yong gestured for the two to go inside and talk, he said with some surprise, "I didn't expect the old lady would actually tell you where I live. It looks like she has forgiven you. Considering our seniority, I should call you Auntie."
Zhou Xiao'e was a bit flattered and said, "Sir, you are serious. When I was in the Zhou family, I was an unknown person without a generation name. I really can't bear the title of aunt."
As members of the Zhou family, they wouldn't have much affection for Zhou Xiao'e. But since even Old Lady Zhou didn't care about the past, outsiders like them didn't have much to say. "I won't say any more polite words. I don't know why you two are asking about me."
Zhou Xiao'e said helplessly, "We really have no choice but to disturb your peace."
Liu Yong raised his head and laughed a few times, then looked at his simple house and the coarse linen clothes he was wearing and said, "As you can see, I am just a useless scholar now, living under someone else's roof and in danger of losing my life. I can't help you. Go back to where you came from."
Originally, Lin Qinghui and the others had agreed to let Zhou Xiao'e handle the lobbying duties. After all, as members of the Zhou family, it would be easier for them to communicate. But seeing that this person didn't seem to be interested in chatting with them, Lin Qinghui stopped being silent and said, "Sir, the world is in chaos right now, and your unique skills are needed. You have trained diligently for many years, and now, to survive, you have committed yourself to Xiahou Qing's protection. If you are willing to help, what Xiahou Qing can give you, we can also give to Qingliang Valley."
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