Chapter 436 Hu Zi, Pei Jue
He just felt a throbbing pain in his chest.
"Don't cry."
The hoarse voice was accompanied by strong desire, sexy and gentle.
Seeing that she was still sobbing, Pei Ji felt as if a fire was burning from the bottom up, and it was getting more and more intense.
"If you keep crying, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold it back. My wound is on my thigh, and the doctor said I can't move, otherwise the wound will split open."
Zheng Ci was stunned when she heard this. She immediately turned her back and wiped away her tears.
"You're already injured, and you're still thinking nonsense."
There was anger in his tone.
"You blame me? How can I bear it if you're like this?"
The two were very close, and the hot air hit Zheng Ci's ears when their lips opened and closed. Zheng Ci was like a cooked shrimp, constantly backing away and shrinking his neck.
Seeing this, Pei Ji suddenly burst into laughter.
"What are you laughing at?" Zheng Ci glared at him and felt inexplicably embarrassed by the laughter.
It was clearly Meng Lang's turn, so why should he feel embarrassed?
Pei Ji finally stopped laughing, tears still on his eyelashes, "Okay, okay, I won't laugh anymore."
"Why are you laughing at me?" She pinched Pei Ji's soft flesh and pouted threateningly.
It seemed as if he would twist the meat off if he didn't say anything or just gave a perfunctory response.
"I laugh at you because you're so cute." He looked doting and ruffled Zheng Ci's fluffy hair. "I know you've been tired these days, don't worry, I won't do anything. Don't be afraid."
"Who said I was scared?" she said, punching him.
The two of them laughed together. The bed had been heated with hot water bottles beforehand, and now it was just the right temperature, making it very comfortable to lie on. There was a brazier in the room, and Zheng Ci had been a little afraid of the cold since giving birth to Tiger.
The charcoal fire is always used early.
Pei Ji's body temperature was very high, and Zheng Ci felt very comfortable being close to him. She nudged her head, found a comfortable position, and soon fell asleep.
Without her knowing, Pei Ji opened his eyes and looked at her for a long time, as if he could never see enough.
Big events happened in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
The emperor was seriously ill and passed the throne to the once unknown fifth prince. The crown prince was in poor health and voluntarily abdicated.
At this point, the fifth prince successfully ascended to the most honorable position in the world.
Everyone was worried that the Fifth Prince had no reputation in the past, and if the Crown Prince was replaced so hastily, would the Fifth Prince, now the new Emperor, be able to maintain his position in the future.
As a result, his abilities exceeded everyone's imagination.
First, due to the recent war, taxes and labor service were halved for three years, giving farmers and civilians enough time to breathe. Don't underestimate these three years, as the labor service and taxes on farmers and civilians were very heavy. After paying the grain they grew each day, the remaining amount was only enough to feed themselves.
No surplus at all.
After halving, not only will there be a surplus, but there will also be an additional surplus.
This greatly improved the quality of life for the people. The heavy corvée labor, whether it was building roads or bridges, resulted in many people dying from exhaustion or illness every year. By reducing the labor burden, able-bodied laborers could stay home.
The people of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty cheered and rejoiced. They felt that the current emperor was a wise ruler who worked for the country and the people.
Everyone cheered "Long live the country".
In addition, the emperor ordered an investigation into corruption and the covering up of wrongdoings. Any aristocratic family that encroached on the people's fertile land or abused decent women would be severely punished upon discovery.
For a time, the faces of the common people in the capital were filled with smiles, while the wealthy and powerful were in a state of panic, fearing that the case would be traced back to them.
Who can be sure that there are not one or two termites in their home?
What’s worse, there is not a single good person in the family.
The emperor issued many imperial edicts in succession, all for the benefit of the country and the people. Some dissenting voices, even protests, questioned the emperor's legitimacy and believed that the former crown prince was the rightful heir to the throne.
It was soon drowned out by everyone's cheers of gratitude.
Zheng Ci and Pei Ji were drinking tea at home. Zheng Ci listened to Pei Ji's account of the new emperor's many methods and sighed, "The new emperor is not simple."
Pei Ji nodded. "He has always been patient and has never shown his edge. He is a smart man."
Zheng Ci: "This move not only suppressed the aristocratic and powerful, but also completely silenced those who questioned and opposed him. It was done extremely well. However, regardless of the ultimate goal, a good king is one who can serve the country and the people."
Pei Ji agreed with a smile, "I didn't know you had such a thorough understanding of court affairs. My little Ci is really smart."
As he said this, he glanced at his silly son who was still drooling.
Both his parents are smart and insightful people, so why is their son so stupid?
"It's time to give Hu Zi a proper name. Calling him Hu Zi Hu Zi like this makes me really afraid that he will always be so fierce and tiger-like." Pei Ji was a little distressed.
When he heard the name, Hu Zi grinned at his father with a toothless smile, looking silly.
Zheng Ci choked, her son looked a little silly.
"Do you have a name in mind?"
Pei Ji pondered for a moment, "How about Pei Jue?"
Zheng Ci: "Jue means treasure. It also symbolizes a bright future, which is quite right."
Pei Ji: "Then it's settled. From now on, he'll be called Pei Jue."
As she said this, she reached out and pinched her son's chubby, white face. It felt really good, as smooth as tofu.
Hu Zi was not angry when he was pinched. He was always good-tempered and mumbled, "Fall, fall, fall."
Pei Ji's eyebrows curved, and he held her in his arms, "What did you call me just now? Call me again."
Hu Zi tilted his head, "Fall?"
Pei Ji lowered his head and gave him a kiss, "Good boy, Daddy's good son."
Zheng Ci watched the father and son making such a childish noise, and smiled. She felt that the time was peaceful at this moment, and the days had stopped at this moment. She also felt that she had no regrets in her life.
The renovation of my parents' house was finally completed. The family living in the house next door was unlucky. When the riots broke out, they fled the city and were caught by a group of refugees and robbers. Their entire family was killed.
Now that the house was vacant, Zheng Huai bought it from a relative of that family, and the size of his house was doubled.
Construction was underway throughout the Zheng family home. Zheng Huai pointed around with a smile, "This is Lan'er and Qiao Yu's yard. Zheng Tang lives in the yard not far away. They'll have children in the future, so this house will be big enough for them."
He turned to look at Zheng Ci and said, "Our family has well preserved the yard where you used to live. If you want to come back home, we always have your yard at home."
Zheng Huai said to Zheng Ci with a smile.
Zheng Ci felt a surge of warmth in his heart and nodded in response, "I understand, Dad."
Seeing a courtyard under renovation not far away with simple and elegant decoration, she couldn't help but feel curious.
"Dad, who is this yard for?"
"It's for your grandparents. They said they're old and want to live with your uncle to spend their retirement. I've been begging them to do their best to show my filial piety, so I've opened up a separate courtyard for them to stay for a few days occasionally."
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