Chapter 783: Traumatizing the past, remembering the bloodline, thinking about solidarity

It is also the Chinese New Year, but there is no festive atmosphere in the Cuihai Mu Palace Villa. First of all, the Duke of Guizhou, Mu Sheng, has not returned from leading his troops, so he may send troops to the site at any time, although I heard that the battle there is almost over. Secondly, Uncle Yangwu Zhang You and his entourage had just arrived, and everyone had to be busy not only serving him, but also arranging for the other people accompanying him. As for the third thing, only a few close confidants of Mrs. Cheng knew about it. secret news.

Yangwu Bo Zhang You never expected that the first news he would get when he returned to his hometown would be the news of Fang Shuixin's death. He had never returned to Beijing during the years he had been guarding Jiaozhi. The Dongfang family occasionally received letters, but They were all ghostwritten by Zhang Chao and Zhang Qi's brothers, talking about major events in the capital and the status of their children. At most, they occasionally mentioned the son Fang Shuixin gave him. He used to like her for her bright and cheerful personality, but now they get along with her more. But he also knew that her temperament was incompatible with the mansion. In addition, she was often noisy, and she became tired of it over time. Although she thought about it when she was far away, there was no reason to write a letter to her. In his heart, making achievements was far away. It overshadowed the love between children, not to mention that every time he thought about it carefully, he could realize another meaning of Mu Sheng's marriage.

However, she ran away from home and committed suicide after hearing the news that he was seriously injured and could not be saved!

"father……"

"Why didn't you tell me before? Both mother and son died and there was a funeral. Why didn't you mention it before?"

Zhang Chao grew up in front of his grandmother and mother, and did not have many opportunities to get along with his father. In my impression, although Zhang You would occasionally have a sullen face and act like a father, most of the time he was a cheerful person. At this time, his forehead was like that This was the first time in his life that he saw the fierce look with exposed veins. He opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.

Although he wanted to say that he was hiding it temporarily because he wanted his father to rest in peace and recuperate, he knew in his heart that it was not the case. He and Zhang Qi had a big fight with their mother over the funeral, but they were ignored by their mother. I suppressed my angry words.

"She ran away again and again. If she keeps going back and forth like this, do we still want to live in peace, and do our Zhang family want to lose face? I haven't seen anyone for a month, and there is no great news like last time. I thought she was dead! I was angry at your father for bringing back such a thorn in the side, but since she ran away once, the old lady once again told her when she left that I would not provide her with food according to my own share every month. She has no shortage of food and clothing, and the girl and mother-in-law let her do whatever she wants without asking her to come and set any rules, so she still wants to leave, who can stop her?"

After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Chao was finally holding his breath, so he immediately said what his mother had said exactly. After hearing this, Zhang You, who had been so angry just now, suddenly sat down and was speechless for a long time. He warned Zhang Yue. At that time, he already knew that the marriage was a reckless one, but he had thought that Mu Sheng would be helpful to his career, and Fang Shuixin was indeed a lovable woman. If he had known that it would have turned out like this In this situation, would he still marry her? To this day, he still remembers those eyes as bright as a clear spring in the peach blossom forest.

"Go out and leave me alone for a while."

Hearing the obvious tiredness and helplessness in his father's voice, Zhang Chao silently withdrew. After lingering outside the door for a long time, he always felt that his heart was filled with panic, so he gritted his teeth and went to the next yard.

The girl made an announcement and heard Zhang Zhuo calling, so he entered the door. When he arrived at the west room, he saw Zhang Zhuo put down his pen and stood up from the desk. He called his third uncle and then sat down on the chair next to him.

Go up, hold your face and say nothing.

Zhang Zhuo knew what the quarrel between the second brother and his son was like now, and he sighed in his heart. He also knew that the most troublesome person at the moment was no one else, but the child. So, he chose a few words to comfort Zhang Chao, and then asked: "Now

Your father is already in a state of chaos, and he probably doesn’t have the heart to think about anything else. Prince Mu’s palace arranged the funeral according to the example of a distant relative, but the child is still there after all. He is your father’s direct bloodline. After the funeral was held in the capital, what should happen to the child?

You have to help your father think about the resettlement."

"What else is there to say? That's my biological brother. Of course I have to take him home..." Zhang Chao raised his head with difficulty. Seeing Zhang Zhuo sigh, he whispered again, "Mothers have mothers.

Difficulties, father has father's difficulties, Aunt Fang... I went to see him. He didn't understand anything at a young age. I coaxed him for a while, but he was still close to me. Why not just tell people that it was my father who was here?

What does the third uncle think of Prince Mu's Mansion looking to adopt him as his adopted son? Mrs. Cheng apologized several times, saying that if she had no choice but to leave the child in Prince Mu's Mansion, she would treat him as her own son, but how could the family bloodline be lost to the outside world?

"

Although he felt that Zhang Chao's adopted son's move was not a good one, after much thought, Zhang Zhuo couldn't think of a safer way, so he had no choice but to nod his head and say that he would talk to Zhang You later when the situation was better.

While the uncle and nephew were talking, a girl's voice came from outside, saying that she had sent pheasant cub hot pot on the order of the madam.

After a while, two girls came in carrying a small square table, but there was a steaming hot pot. When it was set, the girl in front lowered her hands and bowed and said: "Madam said, for those who are celebrating the New Year, they have to eat the same meal as before."

It was deserted, so fresh game happened to be delivered from outside, so she asked the slave to bring it to the boss and young master Chao to taste it, so it could be a midnight snack. The lady also asked the slave to convey the good news, saying that a letter had been sent from the address.

The last state in the south has been captured, and Jiaoji has been almost completely recovered, and we will be able to triumphantly in the near future. A messenger has also come from the capital, saying that the imperial court plans to summon Lord Zhang to return to the capital as soon as possible."

Although the aroma of hot pot filled the room for a moment, and Zhang Zhuo didn't eat much of the New Year's Eve dinner, he had no ill intentions at the moment. Instead, it was the two pieces of news the girl said that made him pay more attention. After thinking for a moment, he

He opened his mouth and said: "This matter is of great importance. As a father, I am a little worried. I wonder if Madam has any free time now?"

The girl had received instructions from Mrs. Cheng before she came. After hearing this, she immediately smiled and said: "Madam is in Master Bin's room. If you want to see me, please come with me."

Hearing this, Zhang Zhuo told Zhang Chao to stay in the room for himself, and he got up and followed him out. The rules of Cuihai Villa are very strict, and their group occupied the west courtyard. Now they left the north corner door and walked along the corridor.

First heading east, then turning south, the east area is full of servants' houses. Since it is the Chinese New Year, they are all still lighting lanterns. Following the maid carrying the lantern, they enter the east corner door of the back corridor, which is Mrs. Cheng's backyard.

When he was led in, Mu Sheng's eldest son Mu Bin happened to be there, and Mu Bin quickly bowed to the younger generation.

"I feel really bad for disturbing Madam so late. But when I heard the news, I couldn't help but think about my son."

"We all have the same love for our children. If my Bin'er were in such a war-torn place, I'm afraid I would be even worse off than my younger brother."

Mrs. Cheng smiled and turned to look at Mu Bin beside her, her face full of kindness. She asked her mother beside her to read all the two letters to Zhang Zhuo. She said with emotion: "I heard that your family is a family. Thousand-mile horse, now that I have returned to our south, I really know that the rumors are not only not exaggerated, but actually worse. The news about the address is conclusive. As for the news from the DPRK... Bin'er, come and give your life. Uncle, tell me."

Mu Bin was nearly thirty years old but had not yet left his parents' side. Naturally, he was a little curious about Zhang Yue, who was younger than him but famous. But at this time, his mother asked about the capital, so he cleared his throat and talked about it. Regarding the disputes between the ministries and palaces in the capital, he added at the end: "According to the news from the capital, the emperor has now revealed that he wants to appoint a prince, and the ministers have their own opinions, and the cabinet Yang Xueshi is fighting for it. Presiding over the examination. Everyone knows that the Emperor and Brother Yuanjie have a special bond between monarch and minister, so it is natural to think that he should go back as soon as possible, so that there will be one more person around him who can make suggestions."

"Talk a lot, are you guessing the emperor's thoughts?"

Mrs. Cheng scolded Mu Bin with a stern face, and then smiled at Zhang Zhuo and said: "He is young and ignorant. You just heard about it. These things cannot be solved by worrying about it. But now that the New Year is coming, your industry There are only two little girls in the house who are about twelve or thirteen years old. They don’t know how to be cold or hot. Although I have chosen a few girls to go over, they all seem to be very clumsy and clumsy in the past few days. Uncle Yang Wu is feeling sad now. It’s not easy for me to add more people, but I might as well add someone smart and capable to take care of Brother Shi and Brother Chao. After all, I’m afraid it will take three to five months to recuperate, so that others won’t say that the Mu family doesn’t even want to leave one person alone..."

Although Zhang Zhuo said that his official skills were ordinary, he could be regarded as a good person in dealing with people. After Mrs. Cheng said a short sentence, he realized the third meaning. Therefore, before Mrs. Cheng finished speaking, he quickly shook his head and said: "It's not that I want to refuse. Madam’s kindness, I’m already sorry for disturbing you this time, let alone adding someone else. Brother Chao had a bad experience with women in the past, and for this reason, he even has no hope of inheriting the title in the future. When the old lady was here, she gave a strict order not to be around him in the future. Add more people to avoid having another trouble and ending badly."

He directly used the late Gu as a shield, and even mentioned what happened to Zhang Chao in a half-conscious way. Then, without waiting for Mrs. Cheng to say anything else, he sighed and said: "As for me, I don't need to." By the way, when I was young, my husband and wife kept company with each other. Now that they are older and not young, their thoughts have long since faded away, and there is no reason to delay others. Besides, I often go out, just for daily living. Even if no one is there to serve me, I can do it by myself. I can handle it too.”

Mrs. Cheng also vaguely heard that Zhang Chao seemed to have offended Zhu Di and was demoted because of his foreign affairs, so naturally she would not say more. After all, Yangwu Bo's line would probably be silent for a while. As for Zhang Zhuo, Mu Shengtan She also mentioned that Zhang Zhuo was afraid of guilt while laughing, but she just took it as a joke. Only then did she realize that it was true, and she couldn't help but feel jealous of Sun.

Mu Sheng also said that young couples come to keep company all the time, but those subordinates and tribes send beautiful girls into the house from time to time. They do not take concubines seriously all year round, and they will take in two or three girls and give them away to other generals.

More. However, those concubines are like cats and dogs. They come and go without knowing how much they have been changed. What is there to worry about? She is the wife of the Duke of the country. After all, she cannot leave a henpecked husband like Sun.

reputation!

Mu Bin couldn't help but look at Zhang Zhuo curiously, thinking that like a son, like a father, Zhang Yue is so capable, but Zhang Zhuo seems to have made no achievements in his official career. Is it because of his henpecking? Meet Mrs. Cheng

With a wink, he quickly stepped forward and bowed and said: "Uncle Shi, there is news coming from the capital. My nephew has to go to the capital to pay homage to the emperor after the Chinese New Year. After that, he will study in the Imperial College. The fourth uncle is in Nanjing, and the third uncle is in Nanjing.

My uncle has to help my father with military affairs, but there is no one in the capital. My nephew is young, and I need someone to help him in many places. After arriving in the capital, I will also ask your family to take care of him."

This was said in a humble and tactful manner, but Zhang Zhuo almost stared out of his eyes when he heard it. If the British Duke Zhang Fu was sitting here, he would naturally agree to it lightly and skillfully. But he just supported his son.

He was lucky enough to get a second-grade official, but he didn't have a title, but the other party was the prince of the country, so he had to beg him eagerly? At this moment, he stood up quickly.

"How dare I use the word "protection"? Because of the countless interactions that Brother Mu Shi has had with me over the years, even if my nephew doesn't say anything, I should take care of him more. If my nephew has any inconvenience in the capital, but

As long as I can do my best, I will never give up."

Seeing that Zhang Zhuo agreed, but not only emphasized that it was within his power, but also carefully removed Zhang Yue, Mrs. Cheng was a little unhappy. However, if possible, she did not want to let her biological son leave her side at all. At this time, she wanted to

Thinking about the news she had received before and the message from Mu Sheng, she sighed half-truthfully, revealing that her son's visit to the capital was a sacred intention. When Zhang Zhuo left, she went there tiredly.

He leaned back and looked up at Mu Bin again.

"The Mu family is guarding Yunnan. Your father is the Duke of the country and controls the military power of the province. Your third uncle is also in charge of the affairs of the capital. If anything happens to the chief secretary, he must report it to our Mu family first. Although this is set by Emperor Taizu,

But after all, it is easy to attract people's jealousy. First of all, the wife, children, and family members are all staying in the capital. Although they are all in Yunnan now, in the future, each generation will go to the Imperial College to study and then live in the capital again. I am afraid it will become a rule... The Mu family is in Yunnan

Although it is powerful, the water in the capital is deep, so I really don't trust you. Your father said that the British Duke is already at his best. I'm afraid there are many decorations in the court, so I can't help you blindly. But Zhang Yue is still young and has risen.

The possibilities are limitless.”

"Don't worry, mother, these sons all know it. As long as my son doesn't act willfully, even if those civil servants hate me, they can't do anything to me." Mu Bin was more determined than his father. After a slight smile, his voice lowered, "
Chapter completed!