The prince's selection of concubines went very smoothly. The candidates had been decided long ago. The two concubines were not of high origin, and they were both gentle-tempered. The emperor and the prince put a lot of thought into choosing these two people. I'm afraid they are a big-hearted person. Bad intentions.
Because of the noble status of the emperor's eldest grandson and his young age, the eldest grandson of the emperor Zhou Shuren was either in the Ministry of Household Affairs or the Marquis Mansion.
As summer entered, it rained more and more. On this day, it was rare for Zhou Shuren not to teach the emperor's eldest grandson at home. The couple enjoyed the rain leisurely.
While chatting about several granddaughters, Zhulan said: "Yu Die followed Yuan Bo out of Beijing and took office. When this child says everything is fine, I don't know whether he is reporting good news or not bad news."
Zhou Shuren, "You should rest assured about the granddaughter you teach."
Zhulan couldn't help but laugh when she thought of Yuan Bo keeping money, "Yuan Bo, this kid just gives Yu Die Hua money and doesn't feel bad about it."
Zhou Shuren also smiled, "Yes."
Zhulan added: "Yuwen is pregnant. I heard from Su Xuan that Gu Sheng is serving her like an ancestor, not counting personally serving tea and pouring water. He also took a lot of leave to accompany Yuwen."
Zhou Shuren stretched out his hand to catch the rain and said, "Among the granddaughters, Yuwen is the most relaxed and happy."
Of the several grandsons-in-law, only Gu Sheng cared about his wife wholeheartedly. The others were not bad, but they all had their own ideals and responsibilities, especially Wang Wei, who was destined to work hard for his eldest grandson Yulu all his life. .
Zhulan likes Gu Sheng as her grandson-in-law very much. The latecomer has surpassed the other grandson-in-laws. "He is also capable and manages his own property well. Yuwen's wedding was unexpectedly luxurious."
Zhou Shuren also had a smile on his face, "Yes, this kid is good."
Even though he became the grandson-in-law of Zhouhou Mansion, Gu Sheng still followed his own plan, and not many people kept their true intentions.
Zhulan suddenly said: "Yujiao has a student named Dong Yaya. Go and inquire about the Dong family."
Zhou Shuren, "Dong family?"
"Well, I heard from Shao Ting that Dong Yaya's brother didn't pick up his sister personally in the past, but recently he often picks her up from school."
Zhou Shuren realized, "Did you fall in love with Yujiao?"
Zhulan, "Shao Ting will tell me what she sees. I haven't asked Yujiao, so you can ask first."
Zhou Shuren had some impressions of the surname Dong, "I remember there was a person named Dong in the second list this year. Is he in the Ministry of Punishment now?"
"You know? His name is Dong Liao."
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "Okay, I'll go find out."
Zhulan said: "I thought that Minngling would stay in the capital when she sent Yuyi to get married, but I didn't expect that the child would follow the Dong family back to the south."
"Mingling is the eldest son of the third family. Chang Lian didn't take him with him to teach him before, but later he couldn't bear to send him back. Mingling also needs his father's guidance. It's good to follow Chang Lian, and he can bring Ming Lake with him."
Zhulan said quietly: "I think Changlian still can't send Yujiao to marry."
Zhou Shuren was silent, "I haven't seen the third child in some years."
This rainy day left a deep impression on Zhulan and his wife, and they will remember it clearly even ten years later.
On the same day ten years later, the imperial power changed again. No one expected that the emperor really abdicated. He abdicated while his body was still strong. The prosperity ended and a new chapter of prosperity began.
The prince succeeded to the throne smoothly and without any objection, he appointed the emperor's eldest grandson as the prince, and another eldest son as the prince!
This also resulted in the fact that there were only a few people in the emperor's harem, and the ministers did not pay attention to it. Instead, they focused on the candidates for the new crown prince and concubine.
The change of imperial power, Zhou Shuren's Marquis, the emperor's favor was hereditary for five generations, and the hereditary inheritance was left to the emperor for the prince. Everyone can see clearly.
Zhou Shuren attended the emperor's enthronement ceremony today. He is over seventy years old and can no longer straighten his back. The ceremony is complicated and he has not stood for such a long time.
Even when he was over seventy, he was surprised that he could live past seventy. He was no longer the Minister of Household Affairs. Now he still has not succeeded in becoming an official. He rarely goes to court after he is sixty-five. Most of the time he went to the palace to chat with the emperor, and the rest of the time was spent teaching the emperor's eldest grandson. No, he is now called the prince. According to the imperial decree, he is the prince.
Zhou Shuren looked at the emperor sitting on the dragon throne. He had really become a veteran of three dynasties!
Zhou Shuren turned his head and looked at Chang Lian. Chang Lian returned to the capital last year, and now Chang Lian has become the new Minister of Rites. Zhou Shuren looked back and felt a little dazed. He shook his head and became more energetic.
After the ceremony, Chang Lian hurriedly came over to support his father and said in a caring tone, "Dad, are you okay?"
Zhou Shuren was not good, very bad. He felt as if his energy and energy were gone. This feeling made him realize that he didn't have much time left.
The prince came over and said, "Master, I have already called the imperial doctor."
Zhou Shuren nodded, "Thank you, Your Highness."
The prince personally supported him, and Chang Lian stepped back to follow.
Zhou Shuren can feel the prince's emotions. He has watched this child grow up. He has no reservations about the prince these years. He did not dare to teach his son before because there was no soil for forward thinking in ancient times. Now, years of changes have allowed the environment to grow.
The imperial doctor looked at it and said, "Master Hou is tired today. He needs to get more rest when he goes back."
As he spoke, he prescribed a lot of tonics.
Zhou Shuren felt nauseated when he heard the tonic. In the past few years, the royal family was deeply afraid that he would suddenly die, and his Ping'an pulse never broke once every half a month.
The prince breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Send Master back alone."
Zhou Shuren waved his hand, "Your Highness still has something to do. The three sons will take me home."
The prince confirmed that the master was fine, and then watched the master leave.
When the prince returned to the palace, the emperor asked about the situation, "Is the Marquis of Zhou okay?"
The prince's tone was heavy, "Father, master is already over seventy."
Your Majesty, "Yes, you should go and see him more often."
The prince nodded, "Yes."
Zhou Shuren came home and saw his wife sleeping soundly in the rocking chair. His wife had been in poor health for the past two years, so she didn't have to go to the palace today. The eldest daughter-in-law entered the palace with several other daughters-in-law.
Zhou Shuren called twice but got no response from his wife, and became a little anxious, "Zhulan, Zhulan."
Zhulan struggled to open her eyes, "I'm back."
Zhou Shuren breathed a sigh of relief, "Well, let's go back to the house and rest."
Zhulan shook her head, "I don't want to move anymore. I have a premonition that you will enter the palace today. Let's divide the family."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "Okay."
He also had the feeling that their time was running out.
Chang Lian's mind was buzzing as he listened, and his voice was hoarse, "Father, mother, my son has just come home!"
Zhou Shuren couldn't wait any longer. Fortunately, the things for his son were already prepared.
The next day, all the men in the Zhou family took leave, and the girls who were married in the capital also came back.
Zhulan was rarely energetic, and the couple sat on the main seat and looked at their children. In the past ten years, the Zhou family's great-grandchildren were born one after another. There was no room left in the room, and the great-grandchildren stood in the yard.
The eldest brother Zhou is quite old now, and except for the youngest son, all the other sons have white hair on their heads.
Zhou Shuren looked at the children. Zhou Hou's mansion was already so huge. He pointed to the divided property and said: "The eldest son will get 70% according to the law, and the remaining 30% Changyi will be divided equally among you."
After a pause, he continued: "The separate house has been prepared for a long time. You can move out after a hundred years."
Boss Zhou's eyes were red, "Dad."
Zhou Shuren waved his hand, "Everyone has to go through life, old age, illness and death. When I am over seventy, I have experienced the experiences I should have experienced and enjoyed the glory I should enjoy. Now that you are all successful, I have no regrets."
Zhou Boss and others shed tears. They knew that their father, who had protected them from wind and rain, had completely given up.
Zhulan had many private houses, and her private houses did not need to be allocated according to the law. Her sons and daughters shared 70% of it equally, and the remaining 30% was given to her grandchildren, and some thoughts were given to her great-grandchildren.
Zhulan explained, "We won't need luxurious funeral objects in a hundred years. Your father and I have prepared the funeral objects. The things I leave to you must be preserved. They will be your future wealth."
These words were equivalent to last words. Xuemei and Xuehan were crying and speechless, as were Li's several daughters-in-law.
Zhulan and his wife looked at each other. They felt the passing of life. This feeling was too obvious.
Zhou Shuren took out the book again and handed it to his eldest son, "Changli, you are the eldest. This is the last thing my father gave me. I hope you can remember it and restrain us."
Boss Zhou cried and took it, "Son, I will not let you down."
Zhou Shuren looked at Chang Yi again, "You have an orthodox background on your own. I'm proud of you."
Chang Yi said in a hoarse voice, "Dad, your son will make you proud."
Zhou Shuren said "good" repeatedly, and then looked at Chang Lian, "You have the highest official position in the family. You have been away for many years and no longer need my guidance. I will give you four words. Retreat when you should."
Chang Lian, "Yes, my son will keep it in mind."
Zhou Shuren looked at his fourth son, "You probably won't be able to get out of the Hanlin Academy, so that's okay."
Changzhi's eyes were red, "Dad, my son has made you worry."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "You understand everything. Except sometimes you are very courageous, and other times you don't have to worry."
After saying that, he looked at his younger son. It is a good thing for his younger son to have a high starting point, but it is also a burden. He has been promoted to the fourth rank in ten years. "I know you are smart, but I am most worried about you."
Changzhong sniffed, "Dad, my son will not let you down."
Zhou Shuren took out the last booklet and said, "I leave this to you. Read more in the future."
Chang Zhong took it with both hands, "Yes."
Zhou Shuren looked at his grandsons again, but it was a pity that his eldest grandson was serving as an official away from home. The Zhou Hou Mansion was already glorious enough. Zhou Shuren stood up and said, "I hope you will stick to your heart. If someone violates the family rules, he will be expelled from the family."
"Remember the teachings."
Zhou Shuren sat down again, thinking that it would be good for him to die now. It would just allow the Zhouhou Mansion to cool down and avoid the disputes between the crown prince and the princess.
Zhou Shuren looked at his two sons-in-law again and said, "I, an old father, can no longer protect my daughter. If you treat my daughter badly, wait till I settle the score with you."
Rong Chuan and Jiang Sheng were not willing to let their wives offend. They were already crying with tears in their eyes.
Zhulan was not as energetic as Shuren. She had just whispered about her several daughters-in-law and daughters.
Zhulan looked at Lu Jiaqing and Linxi, who would have thought that they would become husband and wife, and then looked at Yujiao and Dong Liao. At first, Yujiao disliked Dong Liao's overbearing, but it was fate.
She was a little regretful that she couldn't see her eldest grandson. Looking at the fat Mingjing, and then at Mingling and Mingfeng, the corners of Zhulan's mouth turned up, and then she suddenly lost her energy and silently closed her eyes.
Mrs. Li was the first to notice, crying, "Mother, mother."
Zhou Shuren turned around suddenly and stretched out his hand tremblingly. Zhulan stopped breathing. Zhou Shuren's eyes widened and he fell down.
At this time, the scene became chaotic. Boss Zhou couldn't control his hands. He slapped himself several times to steady his hands. After touching it, he cried, "Dad, Daddy!"
However, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren looked at each other in a spiritual state. Zhulan curled her lips and said, "After so many years, you are so young!"
Zhou Shuren also smiled, "It seems that I have regained my true appearance. How about your husband?"
Zhulan raised the corners of her mouth, "What about me?"
"pretty."
"You're handsome too."
Then the two of them fell silent. They were confused. If they die and have souls, will they go to the underworld? Nothing happened and they didn't dissipate.
Zhou Shuren stretched out his hand and held his wife's hand tightly. The two of them stared at the chaos in the room. The whole Zhouhou Mansion was filled with cries, including the elder Zhou and others.
Zhulan's soul state was unable to bring tears to her eyes. She could only watch silently, her heart full of reluctance for the children.
Zhou Shuren is not much better, the relationship has lasted for many years!
In the end, Boss Zhou finally acted like a boss and changed his father's clothes himself, while Mrs. Li took her younger siblings to change her mother's clothes.
Everything has been prepared long ago and the cemetery has been built long ago.
When the prince got the news, the Supreme Emperor and the prince came to the Hou Mansion together. The prince had a deep affection for Zhou Shuren, and his eyes were red when he saw the body.
The Supreme Emperor took a deep breath and called Prince Zhou to ask why the Marquis of Zhou suddenly left.
Changli sniffed, "Today my parents are going to separate the family. They gave their last words during the separation. My parents seem to feel like they are leaving."
The Supreme Emperor saw several books in the prince's arms, and heard that they were the last books left by Zhou Shuren to the prince.
Zhou Shuren and Zhulan watched their funerals take place with their own eyes. Zhou Shuren said quietly: "I have a lot of merits, how come there is no vision after my death?"
Zhulan was speechless, "You think too much."
The funerals of the two of them were very solemn. Although there were no people to see them off, there were still people who cried for them. Those who cried for Zhulan were all women. The status of women has improved rapidly in the past ten years.
Originally, Zhou Shuren and his wife were supposed to be buried in Zhoujia Village, and the cemetery had been built. However, the royal family made a move and secretly built a cemetery for Zhou Shuren, near the mausoleum of the Supreme Emperor!
Zhou Shuren, "..."
Bamboo orchid, "..."
What a surprise, they had no news at all.
The prince was dumbfounded. The emperor didn't even tell the emperor, let alone his grandson.
In the end, Boss Zhou was confused. Zhoujiacun was just a burial mound. There was no way to send back the funerary objects prepared by his parents, so he had to prepare them again.
Zhou Shuren and his wife didn't leave, so their grandchildren could all see them.
Now that the funeral is over and they haven't left yet, Zhou Shuren said: "We won't be here forever!"
Zhulan, "No way!"
As time went by, the two of them still didn't leave. They often wandered around the palace. Listening to the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor talking about the two of them, Zhou Shuren realized that the Supreme Emperor had been entrusted with a dream.
They also followed their children and grandchildren back to their hometown. Changyi and Ding You returned to their hometown to stay away from the officialdom. The sons with official positions were more peaceful. The biggest hobby of the sons was to go to their tombs to chat about their inner feelings.
They returned to the capital when they were bored, and even paid a private visit with the Supreme Emperor incognito. Then the Supreme Emperor no longer wanted to stay in the palace, and their life among the people was very exciting.
Zhulan and his wife regretted that they had not had a good look at Zhang Chao's country. They followed the Supreme Emperor to many places.
On the anniversary, they still didn't leave, and they agreed that it was good to follow the Supreme Emperor.
The third anniversary is coming soon, and they have already visited the whole country, no, I should say the world. Who would have thought that the Supreme Emperor would be bold enough to sail with the ship!
They also followed the Supreme Emperor to meet Jiang Ping and Jiang An, who were very nice people.
On the third anniversary, they had feelings. They knew the emperor's arrangements for his sons. They had nothing to worry about and were waiting for the third anniversary.
Sure enough, on the night of the third anniversary, they saw little bits of light, and seemed to see many people, bending down to thank them. They also saw Zhang Yu, the founding emperor of the Zhang Dynasty, and the supreme emperor in Zhou Shuren's heart forever.
Zhang Yu pointed with a smile without saying anything, and all the light spots gathered together. Zhou Shuren and Zhulan were wrapped in the light spots. They closed their eyes and heard a thank you, and then they lost consciousness.
When she regained consciousness again, Zhulan sat up suddenly. The house was too familiar. This was her home. Then she touched her head and found no injuries at all. She took out her phone and looked at it, her eyes widening. She went back to the two days before the accident and thought She got out of bed so quickly that she heard the doorbell before she reached the door.
With her heart pounding, Zhulan opened the door and was hugged, her voice trembling, "We, we are back."
Zhou Shuren, "Yes, we are back."
It felt real when he hugged his wife, they were back!
Zhulan burst into tears, "I obviously don't care anymore, why do I feel so empty? I miss my children."
Zhou Shuren's eyes also turned red, "I will stay with you in the future, and we will be together forever."
Zhulan didn't know how long she had been crying. She couldn't keep her eyes open, and her nasal voice was heavy, "I'm much better."
Zhou Shuren had already taken the opportunity to go back home and took out his household registration book and ID card. "I just went back to pick them up. I calculated on my fingers that today is the right day to get the certificate. What do you think?"
Bamboo orchid, "..."
She didn't think it was so easy to get the certificate!