Chapter 1098: Temporary stay in Zhoujia Village



Chapter 1098: Temporary stay in Zhoujia Village

Zhulan asked again, Yang Wen was really going to join the navy, "You have made up your mind, I won't say anything, take good care of yourself when you go there for training."

Yang Wen smiled and assured, "Auntie, I know what's going on. Although it's a few months earlier, it's not a big deal."

Zhulan was still worried. The situation at sea was unpredictable, but there was nothing she could do. The navy needed people, and this was also an opportunity. "Just be aware of this."

When Zhou Shuren came back in the evening, Zhulan couldn't stop muttering, "Yang Wen is a very opinionated kid."

Zhou Shuren didn't think it was a bad thing. "He will support the Yang family in the future. I think it's a good thing."

Zhulan prepared everything that could be prepared in the evening. Today Yang Wen asked for leave to return to Beijing, and he only asked for a few hours in total. He has already left Beijing and will leave in a few days. She couldn't see him off.

Zhulan sighed and asked, "I went on a visit with the emperor today. How is the situation in the countryside?"

Zhou Shuren felt relieved, "It's still under control. The capital is not the most serious one. The emperor wants to satisfy the most serious areas first."

Zhulan raised her eyebrows, "Why do I feel like the Emperor is addicted to private visits?"

Zhou Shuren said, "This is good. The Emperor is the eyes of the Crown Prince, and no one can hide it from him."

There are countermeasures from the top and policies from the bottom. They are not ambiguous at all to fool you. In ancient times, some clans were no different from local emperors, and they had great power in the countryside.

Moreover, some clans have their own rules to abide by, which are really harmful to people. He heard too many stories when he was the governor and prefect.

Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye it was the day for Zhou Changyi to go on a diplomatic mission. The officials on this mission were not of high rank, the highest was only the sixth rank. Although Zhou Changyi was only the seventh rank, he proposed something that was supported by the higher-ups, so it could still be suppressed.

After Zhou Changyi left Beijing, Zhao was depressed for several days and had no energy to do anything. Zhulan was quite sympathetic towards Zhao, as both of them had their husbands to accompany them, but Zhao could not spend much time with her husband throughout the year.

Changyi didn't spend much time with Zhao when he was at home. He was busy working on his shortcomings every day.

Zhulan was used to it. She paid more attention to the little girl. The little girl's belly was counting the days and she would give birth soon.

For this purpose, Zhulan went to the Ningguo Mansion specially. When she arrived, Xuehan was sitting in the pavilion chatting with Song.

Zhulan did not go to visit the old lady because she was not feeling well and could not see anyone.

Xue Han stood up with a big belly, "Mom, your daughter has been looking forward to your coming!"

Ever since being brought back to the Duke's Mansion, Xue Han has never left the house. She feels very uncomfortable staying in the Mansion every day.

Zhulan saw that the lady looked good, and smiled and said, "You have been busy with your second brother's affairs recently. When your second brother left, he was still thinking about you, so he asked me to bring you some fruit."

Xue Han stared at the fruit, "Mom, you brought so many, do you have any more at home?"

Zhu Lan smiled, "Also, also, the Xu family brought back some fruits from overseas, and sent some back a few days ago."

Xue Han accepted the fruit without hesitation, "I was thinking about it. Nothing tastes good these days. Mom is the best."

Zhulan asked Song again, "I heard from Xuehan that the Duke's Mansion also grows vegetables in the garden."

Song nodded, "We have planted some, and the master in the main courtyard has also opened up a small plot of land. Since he started planting, his spirits have improved a lot."

When you have something to do, don't think too much about it. It's better to be tired and rest every day.

Zhulan did not ask Ning Hui. Ning Hui seemed to have become quiet in the Duke's Mansion. After he recovered, he stayed in the study every day. He no longer taught his grandson and no one knew what he wrote every day.

Ning Zhixiang and his wife also moved out of the Duke's Mansion. It took them seven days to move. Zhulan did not go, but a representative from the Zhao family went there. The house was a large one with three courtyards, larger than the Zhou family's.

When it came to dividing the family property, the Duke's Mansion was not too partial.

In Zhoujia Village, Chang Zhi took a tour of the newly built house. The furniture had been delivered and the house was tidied up. It took more than 20 people just to clean the house, and they were busy all day before they finished.

Steward Ding said, "The master asked us to select a few people from the clan to guard the house."

Changzhi knew that many members of the tribe wanted to become vassals of their family directly, not just their own tribe. He had heard a lot of temptations since he came back. "I don't know as much about the tribe as you do. You have investigated it carefully. Please arrange it."

Steward Ding knew that he was not only coming back to supervise the construction of the house, but also to find out about the Zhou family members. This was what the master wanted. "Yes."

Changzhi left the house. His newly built house was located on high ground, so he saw a pair of carriages and guards from a distance. The horses raised a lot of dust.

Chang Zhi was stunned. They were heading for Zhoujia Village. "I'll go back first. You go and tell the clan leader."

Butler Ding responded and walked quickly towards the clan leader's house.

At the entrance of Zhoujia Village, King Liang got off the carriage. He brought a lot of people with him when he left the capital. Some of them stayed to investigate the place where the coffin was found, and most of them followed him to Zhoujia Village.

King Liang got on his horse and said, "Is this Lord Zhou's hometown? The rice seedlings didn't look very healthy along the way. Although there was no severe drought, there was still a lack of water. How come the rice seedlings are growing lushly here? There is no sign of drought at all."

The guard was also surprised, "Maybe it's good feng shui?"

King Liang raised his eyebrows, "It is indeed a good feng shui, otherwise how could there be a Mr. Zhou? Let's go into the village."

A team of over a hundred people blew up the peaceful Zhoujia Village, and every household closed their doors tightly out of fear.

Chang Zhi just arrived at the door of his house and bumped into the team. He widened his eyes and said, "I have met His Royal Highness Prince Liang."

But I was thinking, why did King Liang leave the capital and come to Zhoujia Village?

King Liang got off his horse and said, "Mr. Zhou Si, please excuse me. I have an errand to go to. I was looking for a place I am familiar with to stay. After thinking it over, I thought of Lord Zhou's hometown. I wanted to see what kind of place with outstanding people and beautiful scenery could have raised Lord Zhou, so I came here."

His people had already inquired about Zhoujia Village and learned that Mr. Zhou had built a new house. He saw it from a distance when he entered the village. In addition, there was no drought in the area, so he was even more satisfied. It was a perfect place for him to stay temporarily.

Chang Zhi held out his hand and said, "Your Highness, please."

As for what the mission was, he would not say anything. King Liang was not someone to be trifled with, so he had better be careful.

Prince Liang strode in. Su Xuan had already come out and greeted him quickly, "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Liang."

Prince Liang paused, "No need to be polite, County Lord."

Su Xuan got up and took people to the kitchen. They needed to rest after running all the way, but in her heart she cursed King Liang for coming to Zhoujia Village when she could go anywhere else.

King Liang looked around and found it boring. He drank some tea and then said, "I will stay here temporarily. I'll trouble Mr. Zhou Si to find me a place to stay."

(End of this chapter)


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