Zhulan's heart was trembling as she listened from inside the house. Her eyes instantly turned red and she opened her mouth to shout, "Why don't you come in now? Why did you ask your mother to pick you up?"
Chang Yi got a response outside the house and grinned, "How dare my son? I'll get in right away."
Zhulan saw Changyi and reached out to hold her son's hand. She immediately saw the long scar on the back of her son's hand and started to cry. "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
Zhou Shuren would be scared if he had a nightmare, and as a mother, she would be even more scared than Zhou Shuren. Ever since she knew Chang Yi had returned home, she had paid special attention to the weather and even sent people to guard the city gate. What were they guarding for? Of course, they were guarding for any news of any accidents with the ships.
Zhulan couldn't help crying and hugged Changyi, "I'm glad you came back safely. My son is back."
She couldn't stop crying. Zhou Shuren was the pillar of the family and could keep himself in check, but Zhulan didn't need a mother like her. Also, as she was getting older, she liked to have her children around her. Her second son had been away from home for four years, and she had been worried for four years.
Now all the suppressed emotions have burst out. Okay, someone took the lead, and the old lady cried so hard for the first time, which led them to burst into tears one after another.
Changyi felt very upset, "It's all because of my unfilial son."
Zhu Lan gasped, "It's all because we don't have the ability. If we were capable enough, we wouldn't have let you fight so hard. You're the most hardworking one among the kids in the family, wuwu."
Chang Zhi stood aside silently. He was probably the least motivated one in the family. He would never understand his second brother's hard work. He lacked his second brother's ruthlessness. His second brother got what he has today only because he was ruthless to himself.
Zhou Lao Da's scalp tingled when he heard his mother crying, "This is the first time I've seen my mother cry like this."
Changzhi swallowed and said, "Dad will be sad when he comes back."
Chang Zhong said quietly, "Dad won't vent his anger on me today."
Because dad was also worried about his second brother, no less than mom. He saw dad distracted several times with the things his second brother sent back. The things his second brother sent were also placed on dad's desk. A mother worries about her son even when he is far away, and dad is the same.
At this moment, Butler Ding was in a dilemma whether to come in or not, but he had to go in because people were waiting outside!
Steward Ding walked in and said, "The official who is here to announce the imperial decree is here."
When Zhou Laoda heard this, he hurried forward to support his mother and said to Changyi, "The imperial edict has arrived. We have to go to the front. You put on your official uniform."
Chang Yi's mind cleared up. Yes, he still had to accept the imperial edict. "Yes."
Zhulan took a few breaths. Business was more important. After crying just now, her heart was instantly relieved. Looking at her well-behaved son, the pain she felt was much less. She took the handkerchief and asked Qingxue to tidy it up for her. "The imperial edict is more important."
Chang Yi was promoted, jumping two levels to become a doctor of the Sixth Ministry, a fifth-rank official. Chang Yi's speed was entirely due to his life.
Along with Changyi came Zhao's people, which was a recognition of Zhao's four years.
Zhao was in a daze. She didn't expect that she would have a happy event today.
Zhulan smiled, "Double happiness, double happiness today, all right, everyone go back, we can talk tonight, I need to rest for a while."
She was really tired. She had used up all her energy in crying and now she just wanted to rest.
In Qizhou, Mrs. Dong was packing her daughter's luggage, muttering, "Listen to your sister when you return to the capital. The capital is different from Qizhou. If you don't understand something, ask more and listen more."
Now that Yuyi has moved out of the main courtyard and has her own courtyard, Yujiao can no longer live in the main courtyard when she returns. The whole Zhou family knows that living in the main courtyard is a blessing, and being personally taught by the mother-in-law is enough for a lifetime.
Yu Jiao lay on the table, "Mom, I can't remember how many times you said it, I've taken note of it all, when I return to Beijing, I'll listen to my sister and follow her."
Mrs. Dong tapped Yujiao's forehead. She was young when she left the capital. Although she had laid some foundation and had Granny Li to look after her when she arrived in Qizhou, Qizhou was not the capital after all, so there was not much difference. Yuyi was steady, while Yujiao had a more delicate temper, which really lived up to her name.
Chang Lian came in, "Why are you pouting again?"
Yu Jiao's eyes lit up, "Daddy."
Chang Lian was no longer fit to hold his daughter in his arms. His daughter had grown up. He patted her forehead and said, "You don't like Qizhou. You keep talking about going back to the capital. Why are you still unhappy?"
"I'm not unhappy, it's just that my mother nags too much."
She didn't like Qizhou. There were many noble families in Qizhou, and there were many rules for women. It was not as good as in the capital. She was really afraid that if she had too many conflicts with these young ladies from noble families, she would become stupid.
After all, the Zhou family dotes on their daughters. Girls can have their own thoughts, and the Zhou family also cultivates their girls to think more, learn more, and have their own ideas. In Qizhou, where there are many rules of aristocratic families, they seem out of place, but they also attract attention.
Chang Lian gritted his teeth when he thought of this. His little daughter was so young, but there were already little boys courting her. This meant he knew there was no hope for his older daughter, so he started to set his sights on his younger daughter. That's why he wanted to send his daughter back to Beijing.
Mrs. Dong glared at her little daughter and said, "When you return to Beijing, you must confirm your sister's words."
Yu Jiao snorted, "Got it."
Chang Lian held his youngest son's hand and said, "Let your mother pack. Daddy will take you to the street. You are going to buy gifts for your sisters. Daddy will accompany you today."
Yujiao was very happy, but her father was very busy. She grumbled softly, "Dad, what should I do if I don't have enough money?"
She was a person who could not save money, and would buy some things every month for her sisters and brothers. She would always send them back in the convoy returning to Beijing. Well, she also got a lot of gifts in return, more expensive gifts. Her brothers and sisters were very generous.
Chang Lian pinched his daughter's face and said, "Daddy will give you money today."
Ming Ling pulled his father's hand and said, "I, I want to give a gift too."
Chang Lian smiled ingratiatingly at his wife. Dong glared at her husband, but still took the box, counted out the silver bills and handed them to her husband.
Chang Lian took the banknote, and the two children shouted, "Daddy is the best."
Dong glared at the silver she took, "Ahem."
Yujiao pulled her brother and said, "Mom is the best too."
Mrs. Dong waved her hand, "Go early and come back early. You are not allowed to eat outside. Come back and eat."
The two children were listless and could play outside for a long time while eating out.
In Beijing, the whole family gathered in the evening. Zhou Shuren stood up and said, "This glass of wine is for you. You are my pride."
Chang Yi was flattered, "Dad, I should be the one respecting you. It was you who planned what happened to me today."
Zhou Shuren drank the wine in his glass. "You have fought hard for what you have today. I know how much suffering and blood you have shed over the years. Now that you are home, you can sleep peacefully."
Chang Yi's eyes were slightly red. "Well, my son is back home. He will not go anywhere in the future. He made his parents worried."