Chapter 445: The Difference Between a Stepfather and a Real Father

What depressed him the most was that the prince was fine, but his back teeth were aching. The prince said that he was mediocre at all, and that if he did, he would be punished. They said that the prince should be on guard against them. The prince knew very well that the brothers were pulling together power, but the prince was still able to remain calm!

The Third Prince's Mansion has already skipped Lord Zhou. Anyway, it was the second brother who warned Lord Zhou, but he did nothing. He was thinking about his eldest brother. Did his eldest brother know about it a long time ago and was jealous? When the emperor rebelled, he married my mother and others, and the forces behind them were similar. Just because of a first-come-first-served rule, the prince's mother is the empress, and their mother is the concubine?

Whoever it was, would be convinced. Just thinking about the fact that his father always takes the prince with him wherever he goes, he gets angry!

In Lizhou City, Zhou Shuren didn't try to guess the capital's reaction at all. It had nothing to do with him. He just wanted to know that no one dared to take action again.

Five days passed quickly. Zhulan sold the land to her parents' family, and entrusted the shop, house, and orchard to them. The Zhou family no longer had to come back every year to collect them, as the Yang family would handle them and send them to Jinzhou every year.

As for Zhou Laoer's orchard, it was also entrusted to his grandmother's family.

The luggage had been packed. There were more than twenty carriages, most of which were filled with valuables and luggage, and some were loaded with wood.

Zhou Jia was promoted and left, and Zhulan received a lot of gifts, which filled up a whole car. The gifts from Lord Chen were very valuable, including several kilograms of good tea, and he even gave her an original copy.

Zhulan was confused for a moment, thinking that this was too much of an expense, and it was Zhou Shuren who cleared her up, saying that Lord Chen had scared himself.

The day before leaving, Zhulan took her packed things and went to Yang's house. Zhulan felt sad that except for the death of her parents, it would be difficult for her to come back.

Sun was also very sad. She knew that according to her son-in-law's ability, it was too early to separate. She didn't expect it to come so soon. She wiped her tears and said, "You have to take care of yourself."

She had been thinking of going to the town to watch over her daughter's birth, but now there was no way. She could only hope that the Buddha would bless her daughter to have a safe birth.

Zhulan's eyes were red. Yang's parents were really good to her. They were exactly the kind of parents she wanted. "Mom, you and dad have to take care of yourselves. I paid for Doctor Zhang. He will come to check my pulse every two weeks."

Zhu Lan paused and continued, "If there is anything happening at home, you must write to inform me and you cannot hide it from me."

Sun didn't want to cry. Her son-in-law's promotion was a happy event. "Okay, okay, I'll take note of it."

Zhulan took the box from her daughter and said, "Mom, I'm not with you, so I'm giving this to you as a gift to you."

Sun opened it with suspicion and saw that it was old ginseng. "Old man, how old is it?"

Yang Yong knows about ginseng. "Don't be silly, girl. You are about to give birth. Take this 100-year-old ginseng back quickly."

Sun was stunned, "A hundred years?"

Zhulan burst into laughter, "Dad, I'll keep it. This ginseng was given to me by Wu Ming. Shuren also found some ginseng for me and has already replied. The ginseng is better than this one."

Grandpa Lu really has some stock, a 150-year-old wild ginseng, so she has to take it. Now that she has Grandpa Lu's ginseng, Zhulan gave it to her parents.

Sun shook his head, "I can't accept that. It's too expensive."

Zhulan held her mother's hand and said, "In my daughter's eyes, you are priceless. These are all external things, not to mention my daughter's!"

Yang Yong closed the box. This thing was indeed a life-saving thing. His family was a military commander, and the Yang family was poor. The Yang family really needed good medicinal materials. He also heard some rumors that his son-in-law sold all the gifts he received. Knowing that the daughter-in-law had no shortage of money, Yang Yong was selfish for the sake of the Yang family, "Dad accepted it. It's considered that Dad owes you."

Zhulan pursed her lips and said, "Dad, I am not happy when you say that. What do you owe me? You gave me life, so I owe you."

Yang Yong laughed, his love for his daughter was not in vain, "Okay, I won't say any more."

The last box contained two hundred taels of silver bills. Sun refused to take them no matter what. This time Yang Yong insisted on not taking them, so Zhulan had no choice but to take them back.

I stayed at Yang's house for a reunion dinner. Zhou Shuren also came today, and we went home after dinner.

On the way back, Zhulan sighed, and Zhou Shuren asked, "What's wrong?"

Zhu Lan sighed, "I just feel sad. Our status has changed, and the attitude of the elder brother and the second brother towards us has also changed. This year is even more obvious. The elder brother and the second brother are respectful to you, and the two sisters-in-law are also trying to please me. There is no going back."

Zhou Shuren held Zhulan's hand. He knew that Zhulan cared a lot about the Yang family. The changes in the Yang family made Zhulan feel uncomfortable. Now the only people who had not changed were his father-in-law and mother-in-law. They really loved their daughter.

When I got home, the house was empty. I had a simple rest before setting off again tomorrow.

This time when they left, Shi Qing also went with them. Shi Qing's small courtyard was sold, and they spent the night at Zhou's house.

Shi Qing was in the guest room where he stayed. Seeing his servant was so happy, he couldn't help but smile, "Even Master Zhou is not as happy as you."

This is also what Shi Qing admires, Lian Sheng, Lord Zhou calmed down very quickly.

The servant smiled and said, "I am happy for you, the higher your position, the less likely anyone will dare to bully you in the future."

Shi Qing pursed his lips and said, "No? There will still be some, silly boy. Lord Zhou is not your master, but only your teacher. The protection is only for the time being. After he takes part in the provincial examination, Lord Zhou will no longer care about him."

The servant didn't know what he said wrong, and seeing that the young master had lost his smile, he shut his mouth.

Shi Qing said, "You should also go to bed early, as we will be leaving early tomorrow morning."

The servant said, "Yes."

The next morning, the Zhou family left Lizhou City. The Zhou family's convoy, plus the escorting guards, left the city in a mighty manner.

Zhulan opened the curtain and said, "Someone at the city gate saw you off. Your efforts over the past two years have been seen."

Zhou Shuren put down the curtain and saw nothing to see. "It's a pity that I didn't get an umbrella."

"You didn't do it yourself."

Zhou Shuren: "Indeed."

Zhu Lan leaned against Zhou Shuren, "I think, once we have a comparison, we will know how good you are. Maybe you can make up for it."

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "That's impossible."

Zhulan thought so too. If she really gave it to Zhou Shuren, it would offend the incumbent prefect. But she didn't know who would take the position of prefect after Zhou Shuren left.

Lizhou City is a piece of fat meat. Zhou Shuren really left too many things for this city.

Zhulan screamed, which scared Zhou Shuren, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

Zhou Shuren helped Zhulan sit up in a panic, his voice distorted with fear.

Zhulan touched her belly and said, "This baby is particularly happy today. He kicked me several times in a row."

Zhou Shuren's face darkened. "When he comes out, I'll teach him a lesson."

Zhulan smiled secretly, "Don't let it be impossible to do it when the time comes."

Zhou Shuren, "......."

It's possible that he really can't do it. This is his and Zhulan's child. How could he bear to take care of it?

Zhulan couldn't help laughing out loud. When the baby is born, the Zhou family's children will more deeply understand the difference between a stepfather and a biological father.

(End of this chapter)