Niu Shi left with Zhao Yan and Aunt Xiao Qian's family, where will she stay, and she has to wait for the guys from the Liufang Boat Company to bring back the news. Zhao Xiu only knew that she and her brother Zhao Wei had no reason to let her go this time. It's just that the means of punishing her have not yet been decided.

Zhao Yan's brothers and sisters may be more innocent, but Zhao Wei and Zhao Xiu don't have much affection for them. If they live an ordinary life all their lives, Zhao Wei and Zhao Xiu may turn a blind eye. But if their situation gets better and they get thriving, maybe Zhao Wei will have to take some means to pour cold water on them. If Zhao Yan intends to protect the Niu family, Zhao Wei will be even more ruthless - of course, Zhao Xiu believes that he does not have such noble sentiments.

Zhao Ze was sent out of the capital by Zhao Qixuan. This is something that has been said for a long time, and no one thinks there is a problem. Zhao Ze took away a few old servants, as well as a change of clothes and some broken silver. Next, he will start with the buddy in the six-room branch in a medium-sized city, and then move up to the second shopkeeper, at most, to the position of the shopkeeper. He may not return to the capital or his hometown in his life, but in the place he is responsible for, he lives a market life that does not worry about food and clothing, but has a low social status, and is permanently in the grassroots class. The education he has received since birth, the reading of the imperial examination, the official eunuch family, the fine clothes and jade food, will all be far away from him. Perhaps in the eyes of some people, such a life is stable and happy. But what he himself will think, no one knows. The ancestors of the Zhao family no longer pay attention to his thoughts now.

Zhao Wei also ordered someone to bring a letter to the Jiang family in Jining. In the letter, he explained in detail about Zhao Xiang's poisoning, and naturally he did not forget to mention Zhao Jiong's crime of killing his father - he claimed that it was revealed by the old servant who was driven out of the house by the Niu family and Zhao Jue in the early years, and the old furniture recovered also left traces of Zhao Jiong's murder - although the ancestors of the Zhao family did not have the idea of publicizing this matter for the time being, after all, the murderer was dead, but they would not deliberately hide it. What Zhao Wei cares about is that if the Jiang family regards Zhao Xiang as the daughter of the Zhao family and the descendant of the Duke of Jiannan County. And if there are any arrangements for her future marriage, he, the heir of the Jiannan Hou Mansion, cannot turn a blind eye. It is impossible for him to accept this kind of woman swaggering outside in the name of the great-grandson of the old county prince. Zhao Xiang's black spots can't be covered up at all, her grandfather is not filial to kill her father. Her father was disloyal and rebellious, and she herself nearly poisoned her own grandmother. He can still allow her surname Zhao now, just because he is not the only one with the surname Zhao in the world.

Zhao Wei is now the justifiable Marquis of Jiannan, even if he has not yet entered the court, he does not have any real power, but he has won the trust of the emperor. The future is destined to be bright. The Jiang family, whose family was in decline, was no longer qualified to ignore his words. They can look at it for the sake of blood kinship. Adopt Zhao Xiang and let her live a worry-free life. But when it comes to marriage, they definitely don't dare to take risks. It's not just because of Zhao Wei's warning. Unless they marry Zhao Xiang casually to a nobody. Otherwise, as long as it is a slightly higher-grade family, once they know the details of Zhao Xiang, how will they think of the Jiang family who promoted this marriage? The current Jiang family can no longer make enemies with others rashly.

How the Jiang family will treat Zhao Xiang, who has not yet arrived in Jining, Zhao Wei and Zhao Xiu have not yet known. Their minds are now focused on appeasing the Zhang family.

Zhang, who learned the truth about her husband's death, fell into boundless remorse. Although Dr. Liu's whereabouts are still unknown for the time being. There is no empirical evidence to prove that Zhao Jiong actually killed his own father, but Zhang firmly believes that this is the truth, otherwise there would be no reason to explain the qiē trace. She actually failed to discover the truth and bring the enemy to justice when she was alive, and for ten years. I didn't suspect it at all. She was a little unable to deal with her own sluggishness. Looking back now, Zhao Jiong and Niu's have so many flaws. She never doubted it! She couldn't forgive herself.

Zhao Xiu comforted her for a long time, but she couldn't recover from this remorse. The rituals done for Lao Jungong, Zhao Zhuo and Mi Shi in Guanghua Temple have continued for a while, and she used to just recite sutras and pray for blessings on the first and fifteenth days of the new year, but now since she recovered from her illness, she has to run there almost every day. She went early in the morning, chanting to her husband's tablet and did not return home until the sun went down. Even at home, she would recite Buddhist scriptures for an hour or two in front of her husband's tablet at night.

Zhao Xiu would accompany her to Guanghua Temple every day. Although she felt sorry for her grandfather and parents, after ten days of visiting, she felt more and more that this practice was really a waste of time. She goes out early and returns late every day, her practice in calligraphy and painting has been interrupted for more than ten days, there are a bunch of trivial matters at home, and she has not had time to deal with them, and the day of moving has not been decided, and she has not visited King Guangping for a long time. She had so much to do, why spend her time chanting and being in a daze?

She complained to her brother Zhao Wei in private, but Zhao Wei could only sigh: "Grandmother is very guilty. Since she plans to do this, we can only accompany her. You don't have to worry about the affairs of the family, just accompany your grandmother to do things. Although I study at home, I can still take an hour out every day to help you with your housework. ”

Zhao Xiu disagreed: "One hour is enough for you to read a book and write an article, right?" My brother has to prepare for the autumn festival in August, and he is already short of time. For the sake of the library, I have to go out from time to time to visit the well-educated people, ask them for teaching, ask for books and articles, where do I have time to take care of any housework? These things are my responsibility, and I have to ask the people in charge to come and report to me every night. During the day, Mama Lu watched it, and there was no chaos at home. It's just that I feel a little sorry for Mama Lu. Obviously, she is free, and I have to bother her to come to the house to do the next thing. ”

Zhao Wei smiled slightly: "Mother Lu won't care about this, she can't wait to help." As for the housekeeper's business, if my sister thinks it's okay, then continue to work hard for my sister. If you have any problems, be sure to tell me. In fact, there are already a lot of books in the library, and the Yi brothers have counted more than 20,000 books. I figured I could hold up the scene. In the next few months, I don't think I'll continue to ask people for books, but I can ask a few people who are already familiar with me for advice, and then I won't be too busy. There aren't many things to do at home, so when I need to, I help with the cooking, and it doesn't take much trouble. As for moving, it is better to wait for my grandmother and her old family to be happy. ”

Zhao Xiu didn't have much to say about it. It's just that she feels that it is really unnecessary for Zhang to let herself be immersed in the current situation. Although Zhao Jiong and Niu left a lot of flaws. But who would have thought of it? It's a shame that we couldn't bring the killer to justice while he was still alive. It is also a regrettable thing to let go of the Niu family in vain. But that's about it. Zhao Jiong is already dead, and he died a painful death, but he is only one less charge. Niu only had half a life left, waiting for them to know where she was. It is also extremely easy to retaliate. Zhang's chanting scriptures all day long. Confessing to the old county prince is really a bit too much.

The biggest mistake made by the Zhang family was in the face of the coercion of Zhao Jiong and the Niu family. Repeatedly backed down.

When she gave in at the funeral, she was lightly defeated by Zhao Jiong's unreasonable accusations, even if she said "Why don't you let me see the last face of Grandpa Jun", she didn't find the mystery in it, and fought for the opportunity to appear in the mourning hall. During the 100-day spiritual period, she had no contact with the outside world at all, and expressed her doubts to outsiders. I didn't see the first emperor either. Obviously, the first emperor and empress had sent palace envoys to see her more than once, but she didn't say a word to complain about Zhao Jiong. Does she think she shouldn't sue? Or are you afraid that as soon as she sues, others will accuse her of actually targeting her title? You must know that if she had an accusation against Zhao Jiong at that time, Zhao Jiong would never pass the test so lightly. At that time, the old county prince had not yet entered the ground, if someone opened the coffin to inspect it. Zhao Jiong's crime is impossible to hide at all.

Back down when separating. She felt that she was not short of money and did not fight with her heirs for family property. It is a noble act, but in fact, it only fuels the arrogance of Zhao Jiong and Niu. is also because she is weak and easy to deceive, and Master Yu of the long room also helped Zhao Jiong deceive her.

When Fu Ling returned to her hometown, she felt that it was okay to go back to her hometown, but she didn't expect to bury the life of her son and daughter-in-law in disguise, and also caused the old county prince to be coffined again after entering the ground, disturbing his peace after death. If she gritted her teeth and refused to move her spirit that day, who could force her to fail?

Zhao Xiu had just walked through at the time, and witnessed the process of her repeated concessions, and he actually didn't think much of what she did. Perhaps Chang believes that not competing with others is a virtue. But in the face of people like Zhao Jiong and Niu, backing down will only allow them to gain an inch.

Zhao Xiu has been the grandchild of the Zhang family for more than ten years, and he has a deep affection for her in his heart. But the deeper the relationship, the more sometimes I feel that she has made the wrong decision. It's a pity that the Zhang family is an elder, and every time Zhao Xiu disagrees with her decision, she will see it as a rebellious act, a childish behavior, and all she gets is reprimand. Zhao Xiu was really annoyed when she saw that she was now indulging in religious comfort, but ignoring the practices of her relatives in reality. No matter how good the old county prince is, he has been dead for many years, can she care more about her grandchildren who are still alive?

This frustration reached its peak in mid-March. On this day, Zhang suddenly asked Zhao Xiu a question: "Sister Xiu, you say...... Shall we go back to Fengxian's hometown? ”

Zhao Xiu was stunned: "What? Would you like to go back? ”

Zhang sighed: "Yes, I want to go back." Where is your grandfather buried...... The thought of him alone buried in the earth, and the fact that we were thousands of miles away, made me feel uncomfortable. I want to sue him, I already know his grievances. I didn't avenge him, it's all mine, not ......," she choked up as she spoke.

Zhao Xiu took a few deep breaths, and then asked her as calmly as possible: "Grandmother, do you know that grandfather's sacrifice day is coming, and we said that the Dharma will be done on that day." Then we have to move and vacate the current house and convert it into a library. This is a bookstore established in my father's name, and it is very important, and everyone in the capital knows that we are planning to open it before the autumn season. Are you planning to return to your hometown at this time? What about the library? If the Jiannan Hou Mansion is not true to its word, won't his grandfather's reputation be damaged? ”

Zhang was stunned for a while, and was silent for a while before saying, "Okay, then I'll go back when the library opens." There will be someone in the third room to take care of the affairs of the library, they are stable people, and the library will be handed over to them, so we can rest assured even if we stay in our hometown. ”

Zhao Xiu clenched his fists and said, "After the library opens, it's Qiuyu." Grandmother, my brother is going to participate in the autumn festival this year, do you remember? The Holy Lord allowed him to take the exam in Beijing, and it was impossible for him to go back to his hometown to take the exam. Are you going back to your hometown, are you planning to stay longer or less? If it's a small stay, that's fine. We can discuss it, find a time to go back, and pay homage to our ancestors by the way. After his brother attacked the knighthood, he had not sacrificed to his ancestors, so he could also make the clansmen happy. But if it's a long stay...... Aren't you going to let him into the court? Regardless of whether he has the title of person in this department, he must stay in the capital in order to be reused by the saints. Presumably, my grandfather is in the spirit of heaven, and he also hopes that his children and grandchildren can get ahead and revive the lintel, rather than children and daughters who stay by his grave and cry to be filial sons and grandsons, right? ”

Zhang was completely stunned, and she looked at her granddaughter in disbelief. Zhao Xiu couldn't help but reddened her eyes, got up and ran out of the door. (To be continued) R466