Ming Teng came out of the study room after hearing the news. When he entered the room, his wife and mother-in-law were teasing their son. "Mother-in-law."
Ma saw her son-in-law was thin and emaciated, "I have been thinking about you guys so I came to see you."
Her son-in-law became a marquis, and her daughter became a marquis's wife. When she came to the mansion after the imperial decree, she found that her son-in-law was not so thin yet. She felt deeply moved by Ming Teng's loyalty and was happy about it.
Ming Teng reached out and took his son, "How is your family doing lately?"
Ma smiled and said, "All good."
She had long since handed the home over to her eldest daughter-in-law, and she visited her grandchildren every day. Apart from worrying about her husband who was working away from home, life at home was good.
Liu Jia continued, "We sealed our house, and someone sent invitations to my eldest and second brothers, but they both declined."
This is also the reason why my mother came here in person.
Ming Teng thought that he knew that the son of Marquis Zhou was stubborn, so he turned his attention to his uncle, and said to his mother-in-law, "Don't pay any attention to him."
Ma had just heard from her daughter, and now she was more confident after hearing from her son-in-law, "It's getting late, I'm going back first, take care of yourselves."
Ming Teng said: "I'll take my mother-in-law home."
Ma waved her hand, "No need."
She was afraid that her son-in-law would catch a cold because he was too thin now.
Liu Jia stood up to see her mother out. After Ma walked out of the yard, she remembered to ask, "Have you always lived here?"
Liu Jia said: "We will observe mourning for a year at Rong'an Marquis' Mansion, and will return to Zhou Marquis' Mansion after a year."
Ma smiled and said, "Just go back."
She hoped that her daughter could live on her own, but recently she had heard her son say that someone was targeting her son-in-law, so she thought it would be better for her to go back home.
Liu Jia held her mother's hand and said, "Mother, my husband will not take a concubine."
She knew that her mother was worried that her husband's surname was Rong and that he had no elders to support him, and she was afraid that her husband would not be able to resist their plots.
Ma said in a low voice: "Everyone is greedy, and so is I. You and your son-in-law are so good, and I hope you can live in harmony for the rest of your life."
Liu Jia, "Mom, don't worry."
In the evening, Zhou Shuren talked with his grandson. He felt relieved when he knew that his grandson would take good care of himself. He heard Ming Teng say what Ma said, "Your two uncles are good."
Ming Teng, "Grandpa has chosen a good in-law family for his grandson."
Not causing him trouble and being self-aware are both helping him.
Ming Teng looked at his grandfather, thought for a while and couldn't help but speak, "I had a dream the night my great grandfather was buried."
Zhou Shuren, "..."
Ming Teng looked at his silent grandfather. Why did he copy Buddhist scriptures every day? He did it not only for his great grandfather, but also for the Rong family. "Grandpa, do you want to copy a copy of the scriptures for your grandson?"
Zhou Shuren's heart skipped a beat, "Did the old man tell you this in a dream?"
Ming Teng nodded, "Yeah."
The great-grandfather came to him in a dream to say goodbye and told him to take good care of himself. Finally, he recited some scriptures and said with some regret that it would be great if grandfather could copy a copy, because grandfather was sick and he wanted to have the same thing in his grandfather's place.
But when he saw that his grandfather denied his idea, he felt that his great-grandfather wanted his grandfather to make a copy.
Zhou Shuren didn't want to ask what he dreamed about, "Okay, I'll copy it for you."
He took over the original body's identity, and he remembered all the kindness his fourth uncle had shown him. He also had to admit that the royal family trusted him so much, not only because of his loyalty and ability, but also because he had the blood of the Rong family. After all, the Rong family was the only relative left to the retired emperor.
When Ming Teng heard his grandfather's agreement, he felt relieved instantly, "Thank you, Grandpa."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "You should eat more vegetarian food. Your mother often cries in front of your grandmother."
Ming Teng touched his nose and said, "My grandson is unfilial."
Zhou Shuren patted his grandson on the shoulder and said, "Go back."
Ming Teng, "Well, Grandpa should go to bed early too."
"good."
Time flies. At the morning court one day, Zhou Shuren's face turned completely dark after listening to the urgent memorial sent to the capital. Well, he and his wife were wondering what delayed Minghui and the others, and now they knew it.
The prince looked at Marquis Zhou. He had an unhappy expression on his face. He had no idea why.
The emperor continued, "The pirates are rampant. Do you have anything to say, my dear ministers?"
Zhou Shuren glanced at his colleagues in the court. The pirates in the capital were protected by someone. This time, Minghui encountered pirates who had bypassed the local prefect. The ship merchant handed the person over to the prefect Wu in the next state. This gentleman crossed the state border and wiped out a pirate hideout. This was an achievement, but it also severely slapped the face of Prefect Wang.
Zhou Shuren thought that the two prefects must have a grudge against each other. As for the names of Minghui and Yu Yueyang appearing in the memorial, it was obvious that Prefect Wu had checked Minghui and Yueyang to find out why there were two children's names. Prefect Wu deliberately took advantage of the power of Zhou Hou Mansion and Yu Family.
Now that Minghui and Yueyang are implicated, he and Lord Yu will have to take care of it.
Zhou Shuren looked up at the emperor. Why did the emperor read out the memorial in court? It was obvious that Prefect Wu's action this time caught the emperor's attention. Prefect Wu was indeed a smart man.
The emperor felt the gaze and looked at Zhou Shuren. The emperor and his subject looked at each other, and Zhou Shuren stepped out, "I have something to say."
Your Majesty, "Lord Zhou, please speak."
There was no anger in his tone; instead, his tone was very kind.
After he spoke, the hall became even quieter. Having served in the same court for many years, everyone was really afraid of Zhou Shuren's unconventional behavior.
Zhou Shuren said in a deep voice, "On this ship, there are my grandson and two granddaughters. If my sons and I had not been worried about the children's travel and specially arranged many guards, what I heard today would not be Lord Wu's request for merit, but the news that my grandson and granddaughter had died. Yes, there was also Lord Yu's second son, who is my grandson's future son-in-law."
When Lord Yu heard this and felt the gazes directed at him, he just kept a cold face. Marquis Zhou could handle it all on his own!
The other adults spit in their hearts, what loss of life? The pirates would not dare to kill a whole ship of people. At most, they would kill some guards for money. Otherwise, if they really killed a whole ship of people, it would have caused a big fuss long ago. Now is not a time of war.
They all knew the ins and outs of the matter, and at the same time looked at their colleagues with suspicion, wanting to know who collected the tribute every year.
Your Majesty, "There are endless pirates, and we cannot eliminate them every year. I am also very puzzled."
Zhou Shuren's tone was also very puzzled, "Why did the den go down just by handing it over to the prefect next door?"
As he spoke, Zhou Shuren's eyes turned red and his voice choked with sobs, "I am afraid, Your Majesty, I am afraid that my grandsons and granddaughters will be retaliated against. Alas, who asked them to bring so many skilled guards? Everyone is so mean!"
The prince turned his head to the side and suppressed his smile. Marquis Zhou was too good at cooperating with his father. He sighed again that if the marquis said it in the hall, even if Prefect Wu submitted a petition to request merit, no one would dare to vent their anger on Zhou Minghui and others.
The emperor was a little distracted. When did Marquis Zhou become so capable of crying at will? Thinking of the last time Zhou Shuren fainted, the emperor fell strangely silent.
Lord Yu breathed a sigh of relief. He was relieved. At the same time, he thought that only Marquis Zhou would dare to say it so bluntly. He would not have the confidence or the face to do so.
After a while, the emperor said, "Don't be afraid, Lord Zhou. I want to see who dares to take action."