People are valuable in self-knowledge, and Mrs. Zhuang knows that if she doesn't retreat, I'm afraid she will have to be overwhelmed by imperial power.

Yu Zheng's words are both a reminder and a warning.

After thinking about it repeatedly, Mrs. Zhuang instructed outward: "Come on, there are many people in the house today, let the kitchen add two more dishes." ”

"Yes." The subordinate took the command.

Jiang Shu and the others breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.

Mrs. Zhuang stayed for a meal in Zhou Boxu, and agreed in disguise.

"Mrs. Xie." Zhou Boxu got up and bowed deeply to thank him.

Yu Lan's eyes were red, and he choked up: "Mother Xie is complete." ”

Old Madam Zhuang sighed, looked at Zhuang Yun and said pitifully: "The old body has nothing else to ask for, as long as you treat Yun'er well." ”

Zhuang Yun is the hope of the Zhuang family, and the only force that supports her to survive.

"The younger generation will never break its word." Zhou Boxu solemnly assured again.

Old Mrs. Zhuang looked at the majestic Zhou Boxu, thinking of the harm that the Zhuang family had done to him ten years ago, and thinking of his promise today, she finally felt a little guilty in her heart.

After careful study, Zhou Boxu did not owe the banker, but the banker owed him. But he is generous regardless of his past suspicions, and he is willing to accept Zhuang Yun, which is really rare.

The past cannot be traced, people must always look forward. Instead of worrying about it every day, it is better to let it go.

As soon as the hurdle in her heart passed, Mrs. Zhuang was suddenly relieved.

The clouds in the sky dispersed, and the warm golden sun sprinkled on the earth, melting the cold snow that had accumulated for several days.

At lunchtime, it was the first time that so many people sat at the dining table of the banker, and it was the first time that the New Year was so lively.

Looking at Zhou Boxu, who served soup to Zhuang Yun, Mrs. Zhuang couldn't help but burst into tears.

Zhuang Yun lost his biological father before he was born, perhaps this is God's compensation for him.

After the meal, Zhou Boxu got up to say goodbye and did not stay longer.

Although Mrs. Zhuang agreed to today's matter, after all, she was in the banker's house, and it was not very convenient to take into account Mrs. Zhuang's feelings when she said or did anything.

Before leaving, Zhou Boxu glanced at Yu Lan.

Knowing that the two of them must have a lot to say, and there is no good opportunity, Jiang Shu said: "Tomorrow, the palace will hold a New Year's banquet, and Sister will bring Yun'er to come early." ”

Yu Lan was stunned for a moment, and then responded: "Okay." ”

Old Madam Zhuang listened to their words, and her heart was like a mirror.

She knew that Yu Lan's days at the dealer were numbered.

Yu Zheng and Jiang Shu left with Zhou Boxu, and before getting into the carriage, Zhou Boxu bowed his hand to the two: "Thank you." ”

Yu Zheng raised his eyebrows lightly: "Remember to bring a New Year's gift tomorrow." ”

Zhou Boxu was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "Okay, I will definitely give you a generous gift." ”

Today, I was able to convince Mrs. Zhuang that Yu Zheng had made a lot of efforts, and he should thank him with a generous courtesy.

On the way back, Zhou Boxu was relaxed, with an irrepressible smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Childe is back." Back at Zhou's Mansion, the concierge was very surprised to see the radiant Zhou Boxu.

"Hmm." Zhou Boxu answered, and walked briskly into the house.

The subordinate looked at Zhou Boxu's back and scratched his head suspiciously: "It's really strange that the son actually answered me today." ”

Because it was the Chinese New Year, many relatives from the Zhou family came to the hall, and they all gathered in the hall to drink tea and gossip.

"Yo, Boxu is back."

"Uncle, aunt ......" Zhou Boxu asked one by one.

Mother Zhou looked uneasy and said, "What are you busy with when you are not at home to accompany the guests during the New Year?" ”

Zhou's mother, who was dressed in a good manner, spoke like a broken gong when she opened her mouth.

Although she was covered by a stand-up collar, if you looked closely, you could still faintly see the scar on her neck.

That was when Zhou Boxu wanted to ask for an order to go to the southwest, and Zhou's mother was left behind with death.

Back then, Zhou Boxu was determined to go on the expedition, and Zhou's mother was also determined to die, and she did not relentless when she cut her throat with a dagger.

Although the rescue saved his life in an emergency, the knife cut his throat too deeply, and Zhou's mother was able to speak again after raising it for half a year, but the previous leisurely voice became the sound of a broken gong.

Since then, Zhou's mother has lived in a closed house, and rarely sees guests except for relatives at home.

Under the gaze of everyone, Zhou Boxu pursed his lips and said, "I went to the dealer's house." ”

"What!" Mother Zhou slapped the table angrily, she couldn't believe her ears.

Mrs. Zhou and his relatives were also full of shock, and they didn't understand what Zhou Boxu was going to do when he ran to the dealer for the New Year.

"What are you going to do at the dealer's house?" In the end, it was Mrs. Zhou who asked.

Zhou Boxu said truthfully: "Ask to marry." ”

"It's been ten years, and you still haven't given up!" Zhou's mother was furious, clutching her chest with a painful face.

Zhou Boxu looked directly at Zhou's mother and said stubbornly: "My son will never give up for the rest of his life." ”

"Alas!" Mrs. Zhou shook her head helplessly and sighed.

Before Zhou Boxu came back, Zhou's mother was still saying to her relatives that she must give Zhou Boxu a beautiful marriage this year.

Even relatives are planning to launch candidates, just wait for Zhou Boxu to come back and choose each other.

But Zhou Boxu told them that he went to the banker's house to marry Yu Lan.

The events of that year were in an uproar, and the nobles and relatives in Beijing knew about it.

Over the years, Zhou Boxu has been diligent and motivated, in a high position, and has never mentioned Yu Lan again, everyone thinks that he is healing and forgetting, but they never think that his obsession has never changed.

He still wants to marry Yu Lan.

"Do you have to force me to death!" Zhou's mother thumped her chest with a painful expression.

It's not that she doesn't like Yu Lan, on the contrary, she used to love Yu Lan and wanted Yu Lan to be the daughter-in-law of the Zhou family.

It's just that the incident back then was too big, and the Zhou family had been disgraced and despised once. Now if he asks to marry Yu Lan again, he will definitely make people laugh again.

And the most important thing is that there is a sharp thorn in the estrangement of the year, and Zhou's mother can't face Yu Lan calmly.

"Does the mother have to force her son to die?" Zhou Boxu suddenly pulled out a dagger from his waist, and the sharp tip of the knife was aimed at his heart.

"Good, good, good! You've learned to threaten death now! Zhou's mother gnashed her teeth angrily, panting non-stop.

Seeing that Mrs. Zhou on the side was silent, Zhou's mother said angrily: "Look at the good son you taught, for the sake of a woman, he actually used a knife to coerce his father, it is really very filial." ”

Mrs. Zhou's brows tightened, her eyes looked at Zhou Boxu with solemn eyes, and she reprimanded in a deep voice: "Boxu, put the knife down, if you have something to say." ”

Zhou Boxu said calmly: "The parents who have received the body should be returned to the parents." If the mother is still pressing for her life today, as she was in the past, the son will die before the mother and return the body to the mother. ”

Zhou Bo's preface implies that he learned this from Zhou's mother. He is now holding a dagger at himself, just to prevent Zhou's mother from repeating his old tricks.

Mother Zhou's face was blue and red for a while, and she looked at Zhou Boxu angrily and couldn't speak.

The surrounding relatives persuaded: "Boxu, put down the knife first, you are ripping your mother's heart like this." ”

"Sister, you are also discouraged, if you have anything to say, please tell Bo Xu."

"Yes, let's say it well, it's unlucky to see blood with a knife during the New Year."

However, everyone persuaded hard for a long time, and Zhou Boxu's hand holding the dagger did not move a point.

"Are you determined not to marry a princess?" Mrs. Zhou asked with a solemn face.

Zhou Boxu said firmly: "Yes, there is only one princess in my son's heart." If he does not get his wish in this life, the son will never marry. ”