At two o'clock, Zhou Yan returned to the Protector's Mansion. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

The food in the hall has been heated three times, and what Mrs. Zhao is waiting for is not the family happily toasting together, but the news that her son will go south to Guizhou soon, and the mood at this moment is indescribable.

In her life, her father died in the country, her husband's eldest son died in Sheji, and when she was old, her grandson went to the battlefield again.

What do people figure when they get old? It's just a healthy family and a happy reunion.

Finally, the only remaining son returned to Beijing, not to mention that he was happy like an ordinary family, entertaining relatives in colorful clothes, and he didn't even have time to have a good meal together before he had to pack his bags and set off for Lingnan.

She watched the people closest to her walk one after another, and she had already understood the truth that glory and wealth were fleeting, and high-ranking officials were fleeting.

Life is gone, even if there is a mountain of gold, even if one person is below ten thousand people, what is the use!

But just like countless times in the past, this time, she still had no way to complain.

What can be said? I can only blame myself for teaching my son and grandson too well.

She was silent for a while, then pointed to the cup on the table and said, "Let's have a cup of tea first." ”

Zhou Yan was at a loss, he had been separated from his mother for many years, and he really didn't know how to comfort her in such a situation, so he had to look at his niece who was standing aside.

Zhou Qin, who also watched the death of two close relatives in her previous life, could already understand her grandmother's mood a little, she nodded at the cup of tea, signaled her uncle not to care too much, and said, "Second uncle has worked hard all the way, let's drink tea first." ”

The tea was very hot, and Zhou Yan drank it slowly.

After this sturdy tea time, Mrs. Zhao eased her emotions and asked calmly: "When will you leave this time?" ”

The atmosphere in the hall was very depressing, Zhou Yan usually faced thousands of enemy troops and did not change his face, this time facing his mother, but he felt timid, he pursed his lips, and said: "The situation is urgent, and the Privy Council has chosen the day after tomorrow." ”

Old Madam Zhao couldn't help it, and said abruptly: "Is there really no one else?" ”

Zhou Yan was silent.

If it weren't for the fact that there was really no more suitable candidate, why would he take on this errand. The south side is in turmoil, and the water and people are very different, so I really don't have much confidence in going alone. The longer it drags on, the more casualties there are, and the soldiers and civilians suffer even more.

If you can't clean up this mess, more innocent people will die. Since he is sure, he cannot spare his life.

Old Madam Zhao sighed and comforted herself: "It's okay, I don't worry about others leading the troops, with you, Yanzhi can at least be safe as soon as possible." ”

For a while, the hall was full of melancholy.

Even if tonight is counted, Zhou Yan can only stay at home for two days, and most of the time he has to go to the court to rob people, soldiers and food, these things are not implemented before departure, and the Privy Council can quarrel with the government hall from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.

With these news, the family had a heavy reception feast.

The next day, Zhou Yan went to the court, Zhou Qin surrounded Mrs. Zhao, wanting to make her relax, she tried to say in a ridiculous tone: "Second uncle has been in Guangnan for so many years, what are you worried about?" Are you afraid that he will do too much evil? ”

Old Madam Zhao said angrily: "I have been protecting it for so many years. ”

Zhou Qin made a disapproving look, "The old general is old, didn't you say that he was filial to his mother?" I think it's filial piety and self-discipline, excessive sadness, and hurried on the road, where can I withstand the toss when I'm old. He also instructed Mrs. Zhao seriously, "Let's be careful when we go to Tanzhou this time, otherwise if you have a headache and brain fever on the road, I'm afraid I will be kicked out by the second uncle!" ”

Speaking of this, Mrs. Zhao hurriedly said: "When you go to Tanzhou, you must hide it from your second uncle!" ”

Zhou Qin said: "I know I'm afraid that he will worry about it, but I can hide from the first day of junior high school, but I can't hide from the fifteenth, and in the end, the second uncle still has to know, rather than let him be shocked by the time, it is better to say it early." ”

Old Madam Zhao shook her head, "I know this in my heart, don't say it." Urging Zhou Qin to help Zhou Yan pack his luggage.

The Protector's Mansion was very busy, and in a blink of an eye it was the day of departure, Zhou Yan went home early in the morning to change his clothes, he stayed in the Privy Council all night before, and finally grabbed three thousand soldiers and horses from Jingnan and Guangzhou, and now he returned home with red eyes, grabbed his mother's hand, and knelt on the ground.

Mrs. Zhao endured her tears for several days and finally couldn't control it, crying to death, she dared to cry at home, but as soon as she went out, she had to wipe away her tears, make a look of imperial grace, accompanied by her granddaughter, followed the queen mother's car to send the queue to the south thirty miles away.

Zhou Qin helped Mrs. Zhao back to the house, up and down, and after packing up his things, he was ready to go south to Tanzhou.

She was busy and lacked skills, so He Suyu didn't greet her much, she just pointed to the chair and said, "I'm busy now, I don't have time to take care of you, you can sit casually." ”

He Suyu looked at her like this, a little hesitant, she thought for a while, and still asked, "I heard that you are going south?" Isn't there chaos in the south? ”

Zhou Qin replied while passing the pill list handed over by his head: "We don't go to Guangnan again, if Tanzhou is also defeated, it will really be fateful." ”

He Suyu asked again: "When will you come back?" ”

"Who knows, at least next year!" Zhou Qin finally raised his head, "What's wrong?" ”

He Suyu pursed his lips and said, "There are some messy rumors outside...... I thought you were going out, and I was busy, so I won't tell you, but I don't think it's good. ”

Zhou Qin put down the list in hand, straightened up, and asked, "What rumors?" ”

"Do you remember the purse I found last time from the third brother's bookshelf?" He Suyu rarely straightened his face, with a little resentment and frustration in his voice, "That's what the head of Taihelou Sheng Lady brought with him, you may not remember, this year, we went to Renhe Restaurant together, and we didn't invite Liu Sanniang, didn't we invite a little lady of Oiran to come in and accompany the song?" ”

Zhou Qin frowned, she suddenly had a bad feeling.

"That Sheng lady, I don't know when I climbed up to Xu Yun's eldest brother, you know, he reads well, and he also has some literary names outside." As He Suyu spoke, he dragged the chair closer, stretched out his hand to pull Zhou Qin's hands, held them tightly, and said, "Aunt Xian, let me tell you an outrageous thing, don't be sad, don't be afraid, it's always spread outside." ”

Zhou Qin interrupted her and said coldly: "Is it rumored that I am talking to Xu Jinze about family affairs, and it is also rumored that Mrs. Sheng stopped my carriage halfway and wants me to help her redeem herself and fulfill her affection with Xu Jinze?" ”

He Suyu was surprised, "You also heard about it?" Everybody says you agree! Could it be that there really is such a thing?! ”