The Ming Dynasty didn't care much about the New Year. It was only regarded as an important time node. The most grand festival was the Lantern Festival on the 15th of the first lunar month.
In the year of Ruixue, the snow in the capital this year is exceptionally heavy.
At night, Zhou was very lively inside and outside the house, and laughter was endless.
Fu Bo, Lin Bo, Liu Liuzhe and others all gathered in a side house in the outer courtyard, eating dumplings steamingly, and talking about the interesting things inside and outside the Zhou Mansion, and there were bursts of cheers and laughter.
Zhou's father and son were in the back room. On the table were three large plates of dumplings with all kinds of seasonings. The father and son had some smiles on their faces. They were not restrained and cautious.
Zhou Qingli looked at the two sons in front of him with a somewhat relieved expression. The eldest son had experienced some things and matured a lot. Although the second son caused a catastrophe, he was finally shocked.
Zhou Qingli talked about Zhou Fang's wedding date, and planned to discuss with her relatives and set the wedding date in May of the seventh year of the Apocalypse.
Zhou Fang did not object, it had been delayed for three years, and Miss Ding Jia was already in her twenties, so she really couldn't delay any longer.
Before long, Fu Bo, Liu Liuzhe and others came to pay a New Year greeting, and Zhou Qingli was naturally happy and gave a lot of things casually.
Zhou Zheng said quietly about the maidservants in the mansion. When Jia Ding was old, it was time for her to redeem her body. Zhou Qingli, who was celebrating the New Year, naturally did not refuse to agree, and she also avoided half of their redemption silver.
This included Liu Liuche's little lover. Liu Liuche couldn't restrain his excitement and looked grateful to Zhou Zhengquan.
Uncle Fu looked in his eyes and smiled imperceptibly.
After the family dinner, Zhou Zheng went back to the room, washed briefly, and sat in the study to read.
Liu Liuzhe came in not long after, holding a lot of things in his hands, and said excitedly: "Second Young Master, these are all for you to go to Shenyang."
Zhou Zheng looked up, and saw that Liu Liuzhe had food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. He could hardly hold him. He even had a knife and a piece of armor.
Zhou Zheng put down the book and said, "You don't need that much, just keep it. By the way, did Shangguan sisters and brothers go to celebrate the New Year?"
Liu Liuzhe put the things next to Zhou Zheng's study and said, "I just left. Fortunately, Miss Shangguan said that the boy Shangguan Lie can cause trouble and mess up a lot of things in the tooth shop."
Shangguan Lie was the same year as Liu Liuzhe, but he was extremely impulsive, and he wanted to do big things, but often bad things.
Zhou Zheng didn't care, and said: "Look at him more and teach him well. Shangguanxun is still doing things for us, so you can't treat him badly."
Liu Liuche should naturally be, and then looked at Zhou Zhengdao: "Second Young Master, do you really want me to follow?"
Zhou Zheng shook his head and said: "It's too dangerous, you don't have to go, and Zhou Ji still needs you to take care of it."
This trip to build prisoners is indeed very dangerous, and you may not come back if you are not careful.
Liu Liuzhe was a little worried, Zhou Zheng, and said, "Then, I will find some people to follow? I must find those good players."
Zhou Zheng laughed and said: "No, I have my own arrangements. You do your own things, and if I have any needs, I will arrange you to do them."
Liu Liuzhe was so grateful to Zhou Zheng that he had nowhere to return. Seeing that Zhou Zheng picked up the book again, he quickly said: "Second Young Master, aren't you looking for a library? I saw a very nice little building in the south of the city. , Very suitable, would you like to check it out?"
If Liu Liuzhe didn't say it, Zhou Zheng would have forgotten about it. He put down the book again and said, "Okay, tomorrow, no, in two days, let's go and see."
Liu Liuzhe was overjoyed and said: "Okay, Second Young Master, I will go and see again..."
Zhou Zheng picked up the book again and said with a smile: "Forget it today during the Chinese New Year, you can rest."
Liu Liuzhe answered, but turned around and hurried out of the house.
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Early the next morning, after Zhou Qingli had breakfast, she dressed neatly and took Zhou Fang out of the house.
Zhou Zheng didn't go out, reading and practicing calligraphy in the study, and he studied Go for a while when he was tired.
Until noon, when he was about to eat, Zhou Zheng was sitting in a chair with a look of doubt.
It stands to reason that he refused to surrender to Huang Weihuai yesterday, so Yuan Chonghuan should have some scruples. He would talk to him before leaving, but he never came!
"Yuan Chonghuan should set off now, right?" Zhou Zheng said to himself.
Unable to understand Yuan Chonghuan's thoughts, Zhou Zheng also puzzled another person: Man Gui.
Man Gui and him were framed by Li Hengbing in the court at the same time. For such a big matter, Man Gui has entered the capital. Shouldn't he talk to him
but!
Man Gui, Zhao Shujiao and others are going back to Liaodong with Yuan Chonghuan, and now they have almost all set off.
For a long time, Zhou Zheng sighed deeply, stopped thinking, picked up the pen again, and continued to practice calligraphy.
The muddy water in Liaodong was deeper than he expected!
It was not until after lunch that Zhou Qingli and Zhou went back to the house, but for some reason, Zhou’s house suddenly became a little quieter, and the maidservants of the house were cautious.
When Zhou Zheng was curious, he just stepped out with one foot, Liu Liuzhe greeted the door and said, "Second Young Master."
Zhou Zheng glanced outside and said, "What happened?"
Liu Liuzhe also glanced around and whispered: "Second Young Master, I heard that the Ding family wants to regret their marriage."
The Ding family is the Ding family of Zhou Fang's marriage.
Zhou Zheng was startled, and said: "Why?" Zhou Fang has been engaged to Miss Ding Jia for three years, how could he suddenly regret the marriage
Regretful marriage is no small matter at this time. Not only is the Ding family breaking with the Zhou family, it also means that it is difficult for Miss Ding to remarry.
Ordinary people, who would want a "second marriage" woman
Listening to Zhou Zheng's question, Liu Liuzhe shook his head and said, "I don't know, the faces of the master and the elder are not very good, I didn't dare to ask."
Zhou Zheng vaguely guessed that his father Zhou resigned and Zhou Fang was exempted. He caused so many misfortunes. He is still not safe yet. It seems normal for the Ding family to be unwilling to marry their daughter or worry about being involved.
Zhou Zheng thought for a moment, and said, "Well, I will figure out a solution."
Liu Liuzhe's eyes lit up and said, "What way?"
Zhou Zheng glanced at him and said, "I have my own way, how are things doing in the library?"
Liu Liuzhe hurriedly said, "I have already visited the small building. It is not big or small. It has three floors. It is exactly what the second young master wants. There is also a small courtyard in the back. The environment is also very good. It is very suitable for the second young master. Reading and practicing calligraphy."
Zhou Zheng listened with interest and said, "Well, tomorrow, let's go and see."
Liu Liuzhe responded excitedly, but heard Zhou Zheng say again: "You give me the address, don't follow me, keep an eye on the shop."
Liu Liuzhe was startled, and immediately if he knew it, he said, "Yeah, good."
Zhou Zheng smiled, turned his head to look in the direction of Zhou Fang's house, and after a short pause he gave up the idea of comforting Zhou Fang.
Early the next morning, Zhou Zheng left Zhou Mansion and went to Liu Liuzhe's optimistic store.
This is a relatively secluded place in the south of the city. The small buildings are a bit shabby, the windows are flying around, spider webs are everywhere, and the small yard behind is full of weeds, which is very desolate.
But Zhou Zheng turned around and was very satisfied, and he became more affirmed of Liu Liuzhe's vision.
At this time, Wei Xizhuang quietly walked in with a middle-aged man and walked towards a side house where Zhou Zheng was wandering. (End of this chapter)