The next day, the army set out. Although they did not pass through the city gate, standing on a high place, one could still see the endless army.
Zhulan was very sorry that she could not see the army's march in person. It was not the special effects in the TV series, nor the extras. The army left before dawn. Today, the city gate to the northeast was locked, and only officials could pass.
Zhou Shuren didn't see it either, he was very busy.
Minghui, a boy from the Zhou family, wanted to go and see it. He became interested when he learned that Mingteng could leave the city.
Unfortunately, although Ming Teng is very easy to talk to his younger brothers, he is also ruthless and impartial when it comes to assignments. Minghui's thoughts are suppressed and he can only go to the academy honestly.
In the academy, Minghui was scolded by the teacher for not paying attention in class. After class, he lay on the table and did not move.
Mingjia, "Fourth brother, do you still want to be scolded by the teacher?"
Minghui raised his head and said, "I want to watch the army go out, but now I can't watch it. I don't have the energy at all."
Mingjia propped her chin on her hand, "I think so."
"What do you think?"
"I think Fourth Brother has deserved a beating since he was a child."
His mother also has a hot temper and would never say a word to him unless he hit her. He has been beaten a lot since he was a child. If you ask who he envies the most in the family, he will definitely say that he envies his fourth brother.
Fourth brother grew up so fast that as his face grew bigger, he looked more and more like grandma. Because of his appearance, fourth brother was rarely beaten since he was a child.
Minghui sat up straight, "You're too much, Zhou Xiaowu, I've been very nice to you."
They are of similar age. He has always dragged Xiaowu to follow his uncle since they were young. He has always protected Xiaowu, but Xiaowu actually hopes that he will be beaten.
Mingjia curled her lips, "You are the most willful person in our family. Isn't it because you don't see the expedition? Look at you, you don't listen carefully in class, and you don't take the teacher's scolding seriously. It makes people angry just looking at you."
This is what my aunt and uncle do.
In the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren looked at the retired emperor speechlessly. The retired emperor sat there motionless and just said one word when he came, telling him not to pay any attention to him.
The emperor emeritus was a living person, how could he ignore it? Especially since the emperor sighed from time to time, which made him annoyed, and he kept exerting force on the hand holding the brush.
Zhou Shuren put down his brush and pressed his eyebrows. "What's on the emperor's mind?"
The Emperor raised his eyes and asked, "Are you done?"
"No."
The emperor drank his tea and said, "Then you go ahead and do your work. I'll stay here for a while."
Prince Liang is also his son. He values and cares about his legitimate son. The other sons are also his biological sons. He is really old, and his heart is getting softer and softer. Yesterday, everyone in Prince Liang's mansion was in tears. He could not remember what his concubine looked like. Because of Prince Liang's health, it seemed as if Prince Liang's mother and wife would never come back.
The reason why Prince Liang is in this situation today is that he was too cruel in his early years. Prince Qi and Prince Chu did not take action against the prince's backyard, but Prince Liang was the only one who took action against the crown princess and also took action against Rong Chuan.
The emperor kept all these things in mind, and some traces could not be erased.
Seeing that the emperor had remained silent and did not sigh this time, Zhou Shuren did not care. He could guess why the emperor was like this. He had no sympathy for King Liang. Today's consequences were the result of past causes. Rongchuan and Changlian were all the work of King Liang!
Zhou Shuren touched the brush. The emperor would not allow any mistakes. If it affected the war and thus affected the Zhou family, it would be a loss. It was better this way, watching King Liang struggle.
Prince Liang returned safely this time. Even with his military merits, the Prince Liang's Mansion had to live cautiously.
When Zhang Jinghong came in and saw the emperor emeritus, he was stunned for a moment. He had been a prince and had complicated feelings towards the emperor emeritus.
In recent years, he has had even fewer opportunities to see the retired emperor. When he saw him today, he looked much older.
Zhang Jinghong hurriedly greeted him, "Your Highness has met the Emperor."
The emperor looked at Zhang Jinghong. He was a smart man. Only smart people could live long. "Well, you guys are busy."
Zhang Jinghong held the account book and said, "Sir, this has just been checked."
Zhou Shuren looked through the account book and checked the silver. As soon as the army set out, the silver flowed out like water. "Well, put it here."
Zhang Jinghong didn't want to stay in the room any longer, so he left quickly.
The emperor and others left and spoke, "I heard he did a good job."
Zhou Shuren nodded, "He was raised as a prince since he was young. His knowledge and vision are incomparable to ordinary people. He has helped me a lot in the past few years."
The emperor stroked his beard. His son had the same attitude as him. They didn't care about the orphans of the previous dynasty. There were only benefits to keeping Zhang Jinghong. "Well, he is indeed a sensible and obedient person."
Zhou Shuren moved his ears, so the emperor kept staring at Zhang Jinghong.
After school in the afternoon, Zhulan was surprised to hear Qingxue's words, "You said that Minghui and Mingjia were unhappy with each other and they ignored each other?"
Qingxue nodded, "Yes."
"Go and ask why."
Changzhong was not at home. The two brothers had the best relationship, so it was surprising that they had a quarrel.
Soon, Zhulan found out the reason. It was not Mingjia's fault. Minghui was a smart child and knew how to use his looks. The eldest wife had always given Minghui's consent since he was young. Today, he was not listening carefully because he was not happy. This was not acceptable.
Zhulan stood up and picked up the feather duster, touched the feathers of the feather duster, turned around and handed it to Qingxue, "You give the feather duster to Li."
Qingxue thought that the Fourth Young Master was in trouble.
Minghui was indeed miserable. Li couldn't beat or scold Minghui. She had been holding back a lot of anger over the years. This time when she got the feather duster, Li acted like she had obtained an imperial sword. After sending Qingxue away, she started beating him with the feather duster.
Minghui turned around and wanted to run, but his father was standing at the door and closed it.
Changli stood at the door, rolled up his sleeves and said to his wife, "When you get tired, let me take over."
This brat has relied on his intelligence and good looks to betray his father many times over the years. He must be taught a lesson today.
Minghui regretted it. He shouldn't have gotten angry at Mingjia and said that to him. He wanted to give Mingjia the cold shoulder and let him know how important he, the fourth brother, was. But his grandmother directly gave him a feather duster!
Minghui quickly backed off, "Mom, Dad, I was wrong, I admit it, I shouldn't have lost my temper when things didn't go my way, I shouldn't have been angry at Mingjia who did it for my own good, I was wrong, ouch, stop hitting me, Mom, it hurts."
He has such delicate skin and tender flesh, which is the result of not being beaten since childhood. He is not as tough as his second brother.
As for my eldest brother, my parents will only listen to him and will never fight with him.
After hearing this, Li became even angrier. "So you know everything, and you're still throwing a tantrum and ignoring Mingjia. Very well, I'll teach you a lesson today."
In the fourth room, Su Xuan felt that her son was right and that he was doing it for his brother's good. Minghui did deserve a lesson.
The maid came in and told Su Xuan about the news in the big room. Su Xuan was happy, "Look, your grandmother also supports punishing Xiao Si."