Chapter 1095 Box

Chang Zhi naturally saw the red box. If it hadn't been for the impact of the rainstorm, he would not have been able to find it. At least he didn't find it when he came up, and his eldest brother didn't see it during several visits to the temple. The tribesmen who came to take care of it every year also didn't find it.

The servants looked left and right, and Steward Ding was also waiting for the Fourth Master to speak.

Chang Zhi's heart was pounding. Even though he didn't care about other people's affairs when he was young, he knew some little secrets about his family, such as that the family was too wealthy and their branch was considered weak, especially when it came to his grandfather, who was the only child. Yes, his father was also an only child.

Changzhi went forward personally without letting the servant do anything. He first kowtowed to his grandfather and grandmother in front of the tombstone, and then started to dig the box. The box was not big and was buried quite deep.

If the water in the empty mountain had not been so large that it washed out a corner, the thick soil would have made it difficult to be discovered.

Changzhi dug it open himself. He tried it and found it was a bit heavy. He picked it up carefully. It was about the size of a jewelry box. There was a lock on the box, and the gap was sealed with honey wax. No, the whole box should be sealed, without any gaps at all.

Butler Ding was a little angry, "Fourth Master, what should we do now?"

Changzhi held the box and looked at his ancestral tomb. In fact, there are not many tombs. "I will write back and ask my father if we can build the ancestral tomb in a place with good feng shui."

As for the things in his hand, he had to think about whether he should take them back himself or have someone else take them back. Chang Zhi pursed his lips, he was worried about letting someone else take them back.

Steward Ding said, "Then let's repair it today?"

Changzhi nodded, "Yeah."

Because he was holding the box, he couldn't do anything himself. He watched the servants fill the hole and add soil to the grave again. After making sure there would be no problem, he slowly went down the mountain.

Changzhi held the box, and did not let go even though his hands were tired. He carefully went down the mountain. Mingqing was waiting at the foot of the mountain.

Ming Qing stepped forward and asked, "Uncle Chang Zhi, is everything okay on the mountain?"

Chang Zhi: "Nothing is going on up there, you should go back early as well."

Ming Qing glanced at the box that Uncle Changzhi was holding. He didn't think much about it and nodded with a smile. "I'm relieved that Uncle is safe. Then I'll go back first."

"Okay? Go back and tell the tribe leader that everything is fine."

"Um."

Changzhi returned home. Suxuan had already prepared hot water and a change of clothes. Changzhi handed the box to his wife, "You take it yourself."

Su Xuan was puzzled, but she didn't ask. She waited by the box, and when her husband came out of the bathroom, she asked, "Where did this come from?"

Changzhi whispered about the discovery: "I think this box must have been buried by my grandmother."

Grandpa died first, so the only person who could bury things in front of his tombstone was grandma. He felt that his grandma had a secret.

Su Xuan was surprised, "Then what should we do with this box? How do we send it back to the capital?"

Chang Zhi frowned, "I think there are important things in here, and we must not let anything go wrong. You see, we will be able to return to Beijing in a few months. After thinking it over, I think it is safest for us to take it with us."

Su Xuan touched the box. There was a thick layer of wax on the box. This box was sealed very well. Who knows how many layers of things there are inside. It must be something very important. She asked in confusion, "Don't my parents know?"

Changzhi replied, "When I was a child, my mother told me several times that my grandmother passed away in a hurry. I think she didn't explain it clearly."

Su Xuan was speechless. She saved such an important matter for last. "This is a lesson. I must explain it clearly when I am old."

Chang Zhi was happy, "Yeah."

Beijing, Zhou's house, Zhulan's feet can already walk, although she can't walk for too long, having a foot injury also has its benefits. She has turned down many social engagements. Even if the weather is abnormal, she still has some social engagements. Beijing is a social circle, and there are social activities every moment.

Xuemei supported her mother, "Mom, I saw some porridge shops outside the capital these days."

Zhulan paused, "Are there any refugees coming to Beijing?"

It shouldn't be done nearby. The first people to dig wells were those near the capital, and the court has already notified all states that there will be relief grain.

Xuemei explained, "There are still some people who can't make ends meet. The harvests have been good in recent years, and a lot of food has been sold. Families can't wait for relief food. Some still go to Beijing, but not many. I heard from some older people that this year's abnormal weather is not as severe as the drought in the past. The last time there was a drought, the area outside the capital was already crowded with victims waiting for relief."

Zhulan was happy in her heart, "It seems that the court's policy is effective."

Xuemei nodded, "The people around here all say that the imperial court is good. Mother, should we open a porridge shop?"

Zhulan had no intention of opening a porridge shop. She preferred to make use of labor, and get what she put in. "When your elder brother comes back, I will discuss this with him."

Xuemei smiled and said, "Okay."

Ministry of Rites, Chang Yi asked uncertainly, "Sir, are you really going to let me lead the team?"

He is only a seventh-rank official, why doesn't he believe it?

Wang Ju was also surprised. After the Shangshu finished speaking, he also specifically asked about it. Later, he learned that the prince indicated, "Yes, you will lead the team on this mission to various countries. This is your opportunity, and it is also an opportunity you created yourself. Opportunities are rare, you must make it happen."

Chang Yi was excited, and his voice became louder, "I will definitely do a good job."

Wang Ju smiled. He was most willing to see the Zhou family do well. The Wang and Zhou families were relatives. "Well, you should also prepare. Watch more of the diplomatic missions to various countries these days. We will set off in half a month."

Chang Yi clenched his fist and said, "Yes."

In the afternoon, Zhou Laoda came back and said, "Mom, I saw the emperor near the city gate."

Zhulan, "Are you seeing right?"

Boss Zhou, "Son, you are not mistaken, it is really the emperor. I did not dare to follow him for long, but the emperor should go to see the refugees and the porridge shop."

Zhulan thought to herself that the affairs of state were now basically handled by the Crown Prince, while the Emperor liked to go out of the palace in casual clothes from time to time to check around. This was actually quite good, as it was better to see things with one's own eyes than just looking at the folds.

Zhulan asked, "There are refugees outside the capital, do you have any thoughts?"

Boss Zhou looked up at his mother and said, "Son does have some ideas."

"Tell me about it."

Zhou Laodao said, "My son doesn't have much talent, but he does know a little about farming. The vegetables in our yard are grown well by Li, so my son thought that our land could no longer be harvested, so he wanted to grow some vegetables to make up for the loss as much as possible. So my son didn't rush into the city today, but went to check on the refugees to see how many strong and young people there were."

Zhulan smiled, very happily, because the boss's idea was the same as hers, "Then let's do it."

Boss Zhou responded, "Yes."

Zhulan waited until the eldest son left, and then said to Mrs. Song, "Each family has made great progress. I used to worry about them, but now I don't have to worry about them anymore."

Mrs. Song, "That's also due to your and Master's teachings."

She watched the masters in the family grow and change little by little, while the previous mistress and the old master worried about everything.