Zhou Shuren pushed away the people who were surrounding him and squatted in front of old Master Wen. He clicked his tongue in his heart and pressed his philtrum with his muddy hands. Old Master Wen's eldest son was stunned for a few seconds and watched his father's mouth covered with mud.
After pressing twice with all his strength, Zhou Shuren quickly let go of his hand, "The old man is really fainted, go get the imperial physician."
Everyone, "..."
Anyone who dared to pretend to be fainted at this time would be really fainted, and Marquis Zhou just wanted to take the opportunity to take revenge.
The prince came over and was still concerned, after all, he was his tenant. He quickly signaled the imperial physician to come and take a look. The imperial physician was the real expert, and after a few pricks, the old man woke up.
The doctor stood up and said, "The old man is overtired and needs to rest."
The Crown Prince knew the purpose of his father's visit. He wanted the ministers to treasure the food so that they could save money in the next step. He didn't really want anyone to get sick from working too hard. "Send Lord Wen back to rest."
Old Master Wen stared at Zhou Shuren and held his breath. He fainted from exhaustion because he was trying to chase Zhou Shuren away.
Zhou Shuren smiled, "Old man, you don't need to look at me. I didn't wake you up, so you don't need to thank me."
Prince, "..."
Everyone, "..."
The farming was not finished until it was almost dark. The military officers had good physical strength to persevere, but the civil officials were as tired as grandsons even with gritting their teeth. The emperor said they could go back, and many people lay on the ground to rest without minding the dirt.
Zhou Shuren had a severe backache and his eyes were fixed on the emperor. The emperor was in great physical strength and he took the prince away as if nothing had happened.
Chang Yi ran over and squatted down, "Dad, you must be exhausted, your son will carry you back."
Zhou Shuren also felt sorry for his son, "You've worked all afternoon, just help me walk back."
Chang Yi smiled and said, "Dad, we both have a foundation in martial arts. I'm not tired. Dad, I'll carry you back."
Zhou Shuren rubbed his waist and walked two steps. His legs were also uncomfortable. Seeing that his son was really fine, he climbed onto his son's back amid the envious gazes of the crowd.
Chang Yi weighed his father. It was the first time in so many years that he was so close to his father. As a son, he felt distressed. "Dad, go home and have two eggs to replenish your body. Also, eat more dried meat. I will make you a dish of fried meat that you like in the evening. Your son will cook it for you personally."
Zhou Shuren was indeed hungry after doing so much work. "Okay, I'll listen to you."
Wang Ju was supported by Chang Zhi. She envied Chang Yi and Chang Zhi. These two children were so strong. "Chang Yi can cook?"
Chang Yi smiled and said, "Yes, Uncle Wang, my barbecue is the best in the house. Would you like to try it when you have a chance?"
"I'll definitely go try it the next time you take a day off."
Zhou Shuren attracted another wave of hatred for himself, especially since most of the adults brought snacks. They also wanted to eat meat, but the piece of meat they were given was too little.
Back in the courtyard, Zhou Shuren enjoyed the filial piety of his sons. One cooked and the other boiled water for him to soak his feet. While soaking his feet, he said to Wang Ju, "You are benefiting from my sons."
Wang Ju, "... "
Look how proud this old man is!
The next day, many people did not get up. They had lived a life of luxury and could not bear the hardship of farming. However, they were afraid of the imperial power, so some of them were carried to the fields by servants.
Zhou Shuren rarely walked to the fields by himself, and he waved to everyone in a good mood.
In the capital, Tao and Yu Lu came back together. Li held her grandson tightly in her arms. Tao was worried, "I didn't sleep well last night. How could my master do any work?"
"I am thinking of you all."
Tao said in a low voice: "My father-in-law said that the emperor wanted the noble families to be frugal and save food, so he started the farming thing."
"Mr. Wang has foresight, and Shu Ren also said so."
Tao frowned, "How come life is getting worse and worse? I don't know how frugal we can be."
Zhulan, "Well, we'll know when the time comes. I'm just afraid that some people want to show off."
There is always a shortage of people who want to show off. They don't really have much ability, but they are good at scheming.
Tao thought of the families who married grassland girls, "They were too purposeful and too annoying."
Zhulan guessed what Tao was thinking, "I heard that these families have turned their fortunes around. They not only bought maids and women, but also bought land."
"It's all the dowry money for several tribal girls. How dare they do that? They are so shameless."
"Your face is worth a few coins, as long as you get the benefits, that's all."
When Mrs. Tao saw Yu Lu and Mrs. Li carrying the children out, she said, "Someone asked me about the two children of your fourth room."
Zhulan: "... Oh, what a headache."
Tao, "I have always envied you for having so many descendants. Now that I see you worrying about your marriage, I feel relieved."
"There's no rush for the two kids."
Tao smiled and said, "Your Yuwen is not well-known, and more attention is paid to Mingjia."
The eldest wife, Li, stared in surprise, "Is it true?"
Yu Lu was embarrassed. "My period was a few days late this month. I thought it was because my husband was away from Beijing on business and I was emotionally unstable. I secretly calculated the date and it should be due, but I have to wait and see the doctor again."
Li's surprise grandson was no longer attractive. She stood up and circled her daughter, "If this baby is still a son, then mother can rest assured."
Yu Lu, "Mom, my daughter is also very good."
"It's your in-laws' family that lacks sons. It's better to have a son. My daughter is really good."
Yu Lu's face flushed, "Mom, keep your voice down."
Ran Wan smiled and said, "Mother is happy, because Minghui's mother hasn't been this happy for a long time."
The mother-in-law knew that Minghui's action was right, but as a mother she still felt uncomfortable, and she understood her mother-in-law.
The smile on Liu Jia's lips was bitter. Her sister-in-law was pregnant again. It would be great if she was pregnant. She wouldn't be lonely anymore. Every time she saw the two children in her eldest brother's family, she was really envious.
After Zhulan sent Tao away, Li told the happy news, "Yulu didn't tell the Wang family because she wanted to wait and avoid disappointment."
Zhulan really believed in the physique that makes it easy to get pregnant. Yulu took after Li, who was a fertile woman. If it weren't for the medication to control her pregnancy, the first wife would have had a child.
At noon the next day, the ministers rested for a morning before returning to Beijing by carriage.
Zhou Shuren was carried by his son, while other ministers were carried by servants. When Zhou Shuren passed by Old Master Wen, he said, "Oh, sons are still the best, they are considerate and attentive."
Old Master Wen looked sideways at his eldest son. His eldest son was not young anymore. He and his father were exhausted in the past two days. Not to mention taking care of him, his son also made his father worry. He was envious but stubborn. "Hmph, the servants take care of him more carefully."
Zhou Shuren, "I know the adults envy me, but I can't help it, my son is so outstanding!"
Elder Wen glared, "My grandson is the top scholar."
Zhou Shuren, "Oh, only one grandson is outstanding. Look at my grandson. Although the eldest grandson is not the top scholar, he is the second. The second grandson is the future marquis of Rong. He can already handle affairs on his own. My third grandson is not only good-looking, but also well-educated. Yes, he is also very lucky. Look, those who wanted to harm him ended up hurting me. As for the fourth grandson, need I say that the children in the family are too united and have too strong a sense of family responsibility."
Mr. Wen, "..."
Several ministers who were eavesdropping, "..."
They were all envious! This spirit of sacrifice for the brothers, they were jealous!