The Ming Dynasty did not care much about the New Year, but only regarded it as an important time node, and the grandest festival was the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

In the year of Ruixue Zhaofeng, the snow in the capital this year is exceptionally heavy.

At night, Zhou's house was very lively inside and out, and laughter and laughter were endless.

Fu Bo, Lin Bo, Liu Liuzhen and others all gathered in a remote area in the outer courtyard, eating dumplings steaming, talking about interesting things inside and outside the Zhou Mansion, north and south of the river, and bursts of laughter.

The father and son of the Zhou family are in the back hall, there are three plates of dumplings on the table, all kinds of seasonings are ready, and the father and son have some smiles on their faces, without the restraints of the past, cautious.

Zhou Qingli looked at the two sons in front of her, her expression was somewhat relieved, the eldest son had experienced some things and matured a lot. Although the second son caused a big disaster, he was finally in danger.

Zhou Qingli said Zhou Fang's wedding date, and was ready to discuss with her in-laws to set the wedding date in May of the seventh year of the Apocalypse.

Zhou Fang did not object, it had been delayed for three years, and Miss Ding was already in her twenties, so she really couldn't delay any longer.

Not long after, Fu Bo, Liu Liuzhen and others came to pay New Year's greetings, and Zhou Qingli was naturally happy and casually rewarded a lot of things.

Zhou Zheng quietly said that a few maidservants in the house, the family is old, and they should redeem themselves, and Zhou Qingli, who is older than the New Year, naturally did not disagree, and also exempted them from half of the ransom silver.

Among them is Liu Liuzhe's little lover, Liu Liuzhe couldn't suppress his excitement and looked grateful to Zhou Zhengquan.

Fauber saw it in his eyes and smiled imperceptibly.

After the family banquet, Zhou Zheng returned to the room, washed up briefly, and sat in the study to read.

Liu Liuzhen came in not long after, holding a lot of things in his hand, and said excitedly: "Second young master, these are all prepared for you to go to Shenyang." ”

Zhou Zheng looked up and saw that he had food, clothing, housing and transportation, Liu Liuzhen couldn't hold it, and even had a knife and an armor.

Zhou Zheng put down the book and said, "I don't need so much, just put it away." By the way, the Shangguan sisters and brothers went for the New Year? ”

Liu Liuzhen put the things on the edge of Zhou Zheng's study and said, "I just left, Miss Shangguan is okay to say, that kid Shangguan Lie can cause trouble and mess up a lot of things in the tooth shop." ”

Shangguan Lie is the same year as Liu Liuzhe, but he is extremely impulsive, and he wants to do big things, but he often does bad things.

Zhou Zheng didn't care, and said: "You watch him more, teach him well, Shangguan Xun is still helping us do things, we can't treat him badly." ”

Liu Liuzhen naturally should be, and then looked at Zhou Zhengdao: "Second Young Master, do you really want me to follow?" ”

Zhou Zheng shook his head and said, "It's too dangerous, you don't have to go, and Zhou Ji still needs you to take care of it." ”

This trip to Jianyu is indeed very dangerous, and if you are not careful, you may not be able to come back.

Liu Liuzhen was a little worried about Zhou Zheng, and said, "Then, I'll find some people to follow?" Be sure to find those good guys. ”

Zhou Zheng laughed and said, "No, I have my own arrangements." You do your own thing, and I will arrange for you to do whatever I need. ”

Liu Liuzhe was full of gratitude to Zhou Zheng, and had nowhere to reciprocate, seeing Zhou Zheng picking up the book again, he hurriedly said: "Second young master, aren't you looking for a library?" I saw a very nice small building in the south of the city, it is very suitable, do you want to go and see it? ”

If Liu Liuzhen didn't say it, Zhou Zheng would have forgotten about it, he put down the book again, and said, "Okay, tomorrow, no, let's go take a look in two days." ”

Liu Liuzhen was overjoyed and said, "Okay, second young master, I'll go and see ...... again."

Zhou Zheng picked up the book again and said with a smile: "Forget about the Chinese New Year today, you can rest." ”

Liu Liuzhen answered, but turned around and hurried out of the house.

……

Early the next morning, after Zhou Qingli finished breakfast, she dressed neatly and took Zhou Fang out of the house.

Zhou Zheng didn't go out, he read books and practiced calligraphy in the study, and studied Go for a while when he was tired.

Until noon, when it was time to eat, Zhou Zheng was sitting on a chair with a trace of doubt on his face.

It stands to reason that he refused to surrender to Huang Weihuai yesterday, so Yuan Chonghuan should have some scruples and would talk to him before leaving, but he never came!

"Yuan Chonghuan should leave now, right?" Zhou Zheng muttered to himself.

couldn't figure out Yuan Chonghuan's thoughts, and Zhou Zheng also doubted another person: Man Gui.

Man Gui was framed by Li Hengbing in the court at the same time as him, such a big thing, Man Gui entered Beijing, shouldn't he talk to him?

But no!

Man Gui, Zhao Shujiao and others were going back to Liaodong with Yuan Chonghuan, and now, they are almost all leaving.

For a while, Zhou Zheng took a deep breath, didn't think about it anymore, picked up the pen again, and continued to practice calligraphy.

The muddy water in Liaodong is deeper than he expected!

It wasn't until after lunch that Zhou Qingli and Zhou Fang returned to the house, but for some reason, the Zhou Mansion suddenly became a little quiet, and the maids and maids were cautious.

Zhou Zheng was curious, and as soon as he stepped out of the door with one foot, Liu Liuzhen came in and said, "Second young master." ”

Zhou Zheng looked outside and said, "What's wrong?" ”

Liu Liuzhen also glanced around, and said in a low voice: "Second young master, I heard that the Ding family wants to regret the marriage. ”

The Ding family, that is, the Ding family of Zhou Fangding's relatives.

Zhou Zheng was stunned and said, "Why?" "Zhou Fang and Miss Ding have been engaged for three years, how can they suddenly regret their marriage?

Repentance is not a trivial matter at this time, not only is the Ding family equivalent to breaking with the Zhou family, but it also means that it is difficult for Miss Ding to remarry.

Ordinary people, who would want a 'second marriage' woman?

Liu Liuzhen listened to Zhou Zheng's question, shook his head and said, "I don't know, the old man and the eldest young master don't look very good, I didn't dare to ask." ”

Zhou Zheng vaguely guessed that Father Zhou resigned, Zhou Fang was dismissed, and he caused so many troubles, and it is still not safe, and it seems normal for the Ding family to be reluctant to marry their daughter or worry about being involved.

Zhou Zheng thought for a moment and said, "Well, I'll think of a way." ”

Liu Liuzhe's eyes lit up and said, "What way?" ”

Zhou Zheng glanced at him and said, "I have my own way, how are things going in the library?" ”

Liu Liuzhen hurriedly said: "I have already gone to see the small building, it is not big or small, there are three floors, it is exactly the kind that the second young master wants, there is a small courtyard at the back, and the environment is also very good, which is very suitable for the second young master to read and practice calligraphy." ”

Zhou Zheng listened with interest and said, "Well, then tomorrow, let's go and have a look." ”

Liu Liuzhen responded excitedly, but heard Zhou Zheng say again: "You give me the address, you don't have to follow me, keep an eye on the shop." ”

Liu Liuzhen was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly suddenly understood, and said, "Well, okay." ”

Zhou Zheng smiled, turned his head to look in the direction of Zhou Fang's house, and paused for a moment to give up the idea of comforting Zhou Fang.

Early the next morning, Zhou Zheng left Zhou's mansion and went to Liu Liuzhe's favored shop.

This is a relatively secluded place in the south of the city, the small buildings are a little dilapidated, the window paper is flying, the cobwebs are all over, and the small yard behind is overgrown with weeds, which is very desolate.

But Zhou Zheng turned around, but he was very satisfied, and he became more and more sure of Liu Liuzhe's vision.

At this time, Wei Xizhuang quietly walked in with a middle-aged man and walked to a side room where Zhou Zheng was wandering.