Zhulan asked again. Yang Wen was really going to join the navy. "Since you have made up your mind, I won't say anything. Take good care of yourself when you go for training."
Yang Wen assured with a smile, "Aunt, I know what's going on. Although it's a few months earlier, it's not a big deal."
Zhulan was still worried. The sea was unpredictable, but there was nothing she could do. The navy needed people, and this was also an opportunity. "Just keep in mind."
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. He only asked for a few hours in total. He has already left Beijing and will set off in a few days. She has no way to see him off.
Zhulan sighed and asked, "I visited 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 worst hit. The emperor wants to satisfy the worst hit areas first."
Zhu Lan raised an eyebrow, "Why do I feel like the emperor is addicted to private visits?"
Zhou Shuren said: "This is good. The emperor is the prince's eyes, and no one can hide it."
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 prefect and governor.
Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye it was the day for Zhou Changyi to be 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, what he proposed was supported by the higher-ups, so it could be suppressed.
Zhou Changyi left Beijing? Zhao was depressed for several days and had no energy to do anything? Zhulan was also quite sympathetic to Zhao. Both of them had their husbands to accompany them, but Zhao could not spend much time with her husband all year round.
Changyi didn't spend much time with Zhao when he was at home? Changyi was busy making up for his shortcomings every day.
Zhulan is used to it. She pays more attention to her little girl. Her little girl's belly is counting the days and she will give birth soon.
For this reason, Zhulan went to the Ningguo Mansion specially. When she arrived, Xuehan and Song were sitting in the pavilion chatting.
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 taken back to the Duke's Mansion, Xue Han has never left the house. She feels very uncomfortable staying in the Mansion every day.
Seeing her daughter in good spirits, Zhulan smiled and said, "I have been busy with your second brother's affairs recently. When he left, he was still thinking about you, so he didn't let me bring you any fruit."
Xue Han stared at the fruit, "Mom, you brought so many, do you have any more at home?"
Zhu Lan smiled and said, "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. Grandpa in the main courtyard has also opened a small piece of land. Since planting, Grandpa's spirits have improved a little."
When you have something to do, don't think too much. It's better to be tired and rest every day.
Zhulan didn't ask Ning Hui. Ning Hui seemed to have become silent in the Duke's Mansion. After he recovered, he stayed in the study every day. He didn't teach his grandson anymore 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.
The Duke's Mansion was not too partial when it came to dividing the family property.
In Zhoujia Village, Chang Zhi took a tour of the newly built house. The furniture had been delivered and the house was tidied. It took more than 20 people just to clean the house, and they were busy inside and outside for a whole day to finish it.
Steward Ding said, "The master asked us to select a few people from the clan to guard the house."
Chang Zhi knew that many members of the clan wanted to become vassals of their family directly, not just members of the same clan. He had heard a lot of temptations since he came back. "I don't know as much about the clan as you do. You have investigated it carefully. Make the arrangements."
Steward Ding knew that he came back not only to supervise the construction of the house, but also to find out about the Zhou family members. This was what the master wanted. "Yes."
Chang Zhi 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 wasn't a severe drought, there was a lack of water. How come the rice seedlings are growing lushly here, with 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 Lord Zhou? Let's go into the village."
A team of hundreds of people blew up the peaceful Zhoujia Village, and every household closed their doors in fear.
Chang Zhi just arrived at the door of his house and bumped into the team. He widened his eyes and said, "Greetings, 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, please don't be polite. I have an errand. I am looking for a place I am familiar with to live. After thinking it over, I thought of Lord Zhou's hometown. I want to see what kind of place with outstanding people and beautiful scenery can raise Lord Zhou, so I came here."
His people had already inquired about Zhoujia Village and knew that Mr. Zhou had built a new house. He saw it from a distance when he entered the village just now. Plus, there was no drought in the area, so he was even more satisfied. It was a perfect place for temporary residence.
Chang Zhi held his nerve and stretched out his hand, saying, "Your Highness, please."
As for what the mission was, he would not say too much. King Liang was not someone who was easy to get along with, so he had to be careful.
Prince Liang strode in. Su Xuan had already come out and greeted him quickly, "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Liang."
Prince Liang paused, "Please excuse me, County Lady."
Su Xuan got up and took people to the kitchen. They needed to rest after traveling all the way, but she cursed King Liang in her heart, asking why he had to come to Zhoujia Village when he could go anywhere else.
King Liang looked around and thought it was boring. He drank some tea and then said, "I want to stay here temporarily. I'll trouble Mr. Zhou Si to take care of the accommodation."