Chapter 1054: Nightmare, Corpse

Zhao Ji had complicated feelings. He was ashamed of his dark heart, but he couldn't help thinking, how great it would be if Zhou Changlian was the same as him. Not only had Zhou Changlian never been troubled since he joined the Maritime Affairs Bureau, but he was also taken advantage of everywhere. Not to mention the difference in household income between the two families. He had heard too much from his son about the good food of the Zhou family and the expensive imported fruits that were sent from the capital every once in a while.

When Zhao Ji heard the rumor, he was worried at first, then secretly happy. Now he calmed down and said, "I am your uncle, nothing will happen to me. You still don't believe me."

Chang Lian's smile faded. Sometimes he felt that Lu Liang was more pleasing to the eye than Zhao Ji. Lu Liang at least did what he thought in his heart, while Zhao Ji, oh, really thought that he couldn't read his mind. He was disappointed, but also glad that he saw it clearly early. "Brother Zhao is busy with his work. I have nothing to do these few days, so I will go back home first."

In these few short days, he had learned a lot because of the rumors, and he needed to digest them well.

Zhao Ji's smile froze. Zhou Changlian's tone was very distant. He moved the corners of his mouth and could only watch Zhou Changlian leave.

Chang Lian left the government office with sarcasm in his eyes, but then he became happy. This should be the opportunity his father was talking about. He wanted to write a letter to his father, saying that to gain a firm foothold in the Maritime Affairs Bureau, he still needed political achievements.

Everyone in Zhoujia Village knew that Zhou Changzhi was coming back, and he was bringing the county lord's wife with him. This was a big event for the Zhou family.

Especially for the scholars who are preparing to take the provincial examination this year, they are looking forward to it day by day and calculating their schedule.

Butler Ding had already cleaned up the old house early and was waiting for the Fourth Master and the Fourth Mistress to arrive home.

Patriarch Zhou would go to the village entrance to check every day, and stay there for an hour before slowly going to the clan school. Zhoujia Village is no longer the village it used to be. There are more people in the Zhou clan. Many of them fled during the ten years of war, and many have returned with their families in recent years.

Some of them originally wanted to return to their hometown, but when they arrived at their hometown, they found out that the Zhou family had produced some successful candidates and some Jinshi, and that they were even serving as officials in the capital. Then they moved their entire family back.

Butler Ding likes to go to the clan school. Whenever he looks at the children in the clan school, he can imagine the prosperity of the Zhou family in the future.

Steward Ding saw Patriarch Zhou. "Are you going to the village entrance again?"

Chief Zhou was a little tired from walking, so he sat down and said, "Yes, since Changzhi has not come, I have been thinking about him."

Steward Ding poured tea for the old clan leader and said, "The fourth young master would have sent someone to deliver a message in advance, but you insisted on going to see him in person."

"Good tea? I'm not just waiting for Changzhi. I also want to see more of Zhoujia Village every day. Look at the clan school now. It's not just Shuren who donated books and land. Zhoujia Village is the root of the Zhou family. I want to take a good look."

Steward Ding listened to the children's reading and smiled. Many people from the Zhou family returned, many of them were wealthy. They did donate a lot of land to the clan school and also donated some land for sacrifices. "You should enjoy your life now. Have some tea."

Chief Zhou said cheerfully, "When Ming and Qing win the imperial examination, I will not care about anything else."

Steward Ding narrowed his eyes, thinking that it was not easy to win the match, so he hoped that Young Master Ming Qing would do his best.

In the capital, Old Chen retired. The news spread throughout the capital as soon as Old Chen left the palace. The shock was no less than that of the crown prince acting as the ruler of the country. Old Chen represented the Prince of Qi.

When the King of Qi found out about this, he was dumbfounded. He didn't know anything at all. He got the news from outsiders. He sat there like a dazed man.

Princess Qi's pupils shrank. She knew how much the King of Qi relied on her grandfather. Even her own family was no match for the Chen family. "My Lord, this is a rumor. It must be a rumor."

King Qi came back to life, "It's true."

Princess Qi didn't believe it. Without the Chen family, what would they do? Her dream of being the queen, her son's dream of being the crown prince, "Prince, let's go to the Chen Mansion and get to the bottom of this."

King Qi stood up, took two quick steps and then stopped, thinking about the times his grandfather had hesitated to speak and recalling what his grandfather had said to him. In fact, he had already lost.

Princess Qi was anxious, "Prince, let's go."

King Qi closed his eyes and then opened them again, "You stay, I'll go by myself."

At the Zhou family, Zhu Lan received the news and sighed, "This is the importance of the clan leader. The Chen family was able to survive thanks to Elder Chen's contribution."

Xue Han sighed, "Several great families back then have fallen into decline or been wiped out. Mother, is this the consequence of greed that you mentioned?"

Zhulan: "The Zhou family won't do that."

Xue Han smiled and said, "Well, because we have our parents around, we are not greedy."

Zhulan was in a good mood. With Master Chen's intention to withdraw, the situation in the capital became more stable. The more stable the situation was, the safer the Zhou family would be.

In the main room, Zhao teased her nephew, "This child looks like you."

Li frowned and said, "Look how fat he is. No wonder I was so hungry when I was pregnant. He ate everything."

Mrs. Zhao was amused. Of the children of the first wife, this youngest one looked most like her sister-in-law. She had just seen that the little one was still very young and was very fond of milk. "Sister-in-law, I really envy you. You have five children, four sons. You are so lucky."

Mrs. Li also felt that her belly was doing well. When she heard that she was lucky, she grinned, "My grandmother said that I was lucky. Now it's all true. I never dared to think that I would have endless supplements after giving birth to a child, and I wouldn't have to take care of it myself. After so many years, I'm afraid I was just dreaming now!"

Zhao was afraid of dreaming, but luckily it wasn't a dream. "We are lucky."

Mrs. Li blinked and said, "Don't worry, the next baby will definitely be a son."

Zhao liked to hear this, "I am not greedy, I just want one more son."

With her three younger brothers and sisters as a comparison, Zhao was no longer in a hurry. Even if her next child was again a concubine, it didn't matter. She had recovered her health, and her two sons supported each other, so she had no worries.

At the Chen Mansion, Grandpa Chen had been waiting for his grandson. When he arrived, he asked everyone to leave, "You lose."

The King of Qi was silent. "When my father took action, I knew that there was no chance of winning an unfair fight."

Grandpa Chen was pleased that his grandson, whom he had taught, had a calm mind and was very good. "Grandpa is also sorry for you. I taught you and you learned a lot of my concerns."

King Qi raised his head, "Didn't Grandpa teach me on purpose? Didn't you calculate until today when I was a child?"

Grandpa Chen remained silent, which was a silent acknowledgement. The calmer his grandson's tone was, the more uncomfortable he felt. "I am not only your grandfather, but also the patriarch of the Chen family. As a grandfather, I have done what I should do for you, and I am worthy of you."

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The King of Qi was upset, "Grandpa also protects my life, right?"

Master Chen had a thousand words in his mind, but in the end he could not say anything, "Your eldest brother is the most ruthless among you brothers. He is the continuation of your father."

The work and words and deeds of the prince this time made him shudder with fear. He had nightmares for several days, and all he saw were the corpses of the Chen family!