Chapter 96 Relatives

After Yun Hao left, Zhao Cheng asked Zhao Li to send him a pot to the study. Zhao Li knew that he had something to say to her.

Mrs. Zhao Li made a pot and brought it to the study, poured him a glass and put it in front of him, "What's wrong? You don't like this kid Yun Hao?"

"That child is mature and well-spoken. He is a lovable child, but..." Zhao Cheng sighed heavily, "We are not from the same family. If Yue'er marries him, he will be wronged."

Zhao Li thought for a while and said: "As long as Yun Hao is sincere to Yue'er, he will not wrong Yue'er."

"People's hearts are fickle, maybe he is sincere now, just in case

“Master, can’t you hope for something better? "Zhao Li interrupted him.

"Okay, okay, I won't say any more, just to see the effects. Anyway, Yue'er is still young. "Zhao Cheng said.

"If you don't disturb me from reading, I'll go out first. "Ms. Zhao Li left the study with a smile.

It started to snow again in the middle of the night, and the weather became increasingly cold. Dr. Shen went to a nearby town to treat people. Zhao Wangshu did not need to go to the Shen family courtyard for the time being. Staying at home all day without going out.

In a blink of an eye, it’s the second day of the twelfth lunar month, which is Zhao Cui’s fifty-seventh birthday.

Last year, Zhao Wangshu was trapped in She can’t go back to the mansion, so this year, she has already been in Yage to customize a set of emerald hair noodles for Zhao Cui.

“I wish my mother (grandma) to be as blessed as the East China Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains. "The whole family knelt down and kowtowed to Mrs. Zhao Cui.

Zhao Cheng's birthday gift was a picture of pine trees and cranes prolonging life that he drew by himself. Zhao Li gave him clothes, shoes and socks made by himself. What Yin gave was a picture of longevity.

Looking at her filial son, daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter, Mrs. Zhao Cui smiled from ear to ear, “Get up, get up. "

At this time, the young lady brought in the longevity noodles and said, "Old lady, this girl made this for you early in the morning. ”

“My obedience is caring. " Mrs. Zhao Cui said cheerfully.

The family was happily eating noodles when there was a knock on the door outside. Zhao Wangshu said curiously: "In this cold winter, who would come to the door so early? ? "

"Who else could it be, but that toad. "Zhao Yin rolled his eyes and said.

"What are you talking about? Mrs. Zhao Li hit him and said, "Jingyao will be your brother-in-law from now on. Don't speak so harshly." "

Zhao Yin hummed twice.

Mrs. Wei came in with the post and said: "Madam, she is the steward of the Zhou family. "

Zhao Li took the post and smiled,"It's my cousin who has returned to Beijing. She invited my family to be her guests."

Li's natal family are not in Beijing. Now her cousin, who is close to her, has returned to Beijing. She has more relatives to go to. , she was very happy.

"It seems that my cousin-in-law has been promoted." Zhao Cheng said with a smile.

Mrs. Zhao’s cousin, Mrs. Xu, married Zhou Du, the concubine of the Zhou family, and followed her husband as an official for ten years.

"If it weren't for the pressure from the Zhou family, my cousin-in-law would have been promoted long ago." Zhao Li said.

The Zhou family is a wealthy family in the capital. It was once prominent, but with the death of Mr. Zhou, the family gradually declined.

The current head of the family, Zhou Zhuang, is Zhou Du’s eldest brother. He is a fifth-rank official with a narrow mind and has not accomplished much.

Zhou Zhou’s promotion this time was not due to the power of the Zhou family, but to some of his local political achievements.

His talents and political achievements were recognized by his superiors, so he was promoted. He was already a fourth-rank prefect in the local area. This time he returned to Beijing, he was promoted to at least half a rank, becoming the highest-ranking person in the Zhou family. .

Zhou Du brought his family back to Beijing, and did not live back in the Zhou family’s old house. Instead, he lived in the Sanjin Courtyard that he had been assigned when the family was separated.

On the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month, Zhao Cheng accompanied Zhao Li and took Zhao Yin and Zhao Wangshu to visit Zhou Du's house.

Arriving at Zhou’s house, as soon as Zhao Li got off the carriage, she saw Zhou Du and Zhou Xu, their two sons Zhou Chi and Zhou Ji, and a girl of fourteen or fifteen years old. .

Mrs. Zhao Li looked at the girl with a flash of doubt in her eyes. Even if Zhou Du and Zhou Xu gave birth to another daughter, wouldn’t she be that big?

Ms. Zhou Xu came up to her with a smile and said, "Cousin, I haven't seen you for many years, but you haven't changed much."

"My cousin made fun of me, but you are the one who remains the same." Mrs. Zhao Li took Mrs. Zhou Xu's hand and smiled.

Zhou Du greeted Zhao Cheng with his hands raised, "Cousin-in-law."

"Cousin-in-law." Zhao Cheng returned the greeting with his hands raised.

After Zhou Xu greeted Zhao Cheng, her eyes fell on the Zhao brothers and sisters, "Brother Yin and Wangshu have grown so big."

"I've met my uncle and aunt." The Zhao brothers and sisters hurriedly saluted.

The Zhou brothers also saluted Zhao Cheng and Zhao Li. The girl’s title was, “I’ve seen my cousin and aunt.”

“This is cousin Xu Shi. Your daughter?"

"Yes, this is Danyang." Mrs. Zhou Xu patted Mrs. Zhao Li's hand, "If we have anything to say, we can talk about it after we go in."

Zhou family’sThe yard was kept clean and tidy. Zhou Xu and Zhao Li went to the inner hall to talk about themselves. Zhou Du invited Zhao Cheng, "I haven't played chess with my cousin husband. How many games will we talk about today?"

"My cousin is very skilled at chess, please show mercy." Zhao Cheng said with a smile.

The two brothers-in-law went to the study room, while the Zhao brothers and sisters were greeted by the Zhou brothers and Xu Danyang.

Zhou Chi learned that Zhao Yin was the Jieyuan of Qiu Wei this year, "Brother Yin is really a young talent. I will ask Brother Yin for more advice in the future."

Zhao Yin said hurriedly : "Brother Chi is ridiculous, why should we be so indifferent between you and me?"

The two chatted very enthusiastically, and the topics ranged from Qiu Wei's policies to poetry and songs. Bag.

Zhou Ji was listening, interjecting a few words from time to time to express his own opinions.

Xu Danyang was asking Zhao Wangshu, "Sister Shu, what do you usually do at home?"

"I didn't do much, just read books, practice calligraphy, and occasionally draw a few strokes. "Zhao Wangshu did not mention that she also studied pharmacology.

Xu Danyang smiled and said: "It turns out that my sister can also paint, I must take a look at your works."

"It's just random graffiti, it's just a game." Zhao Wangshu said with a smile. .

"Sister Shu is so humble."

The two of them chatted so politely, and they had a good time.

While waiting for lunch, Zhao Wangshu noticed that her mother looked at Xu Danyang with pity in her eyes, and knew what Zhou Xu had said to her.

Her mother would also pick up vegetables for Xu Danyang from time to time, "The little girl is too thin to look good. She is beautiful if she is round and round."

"Thank you, cousin." Xu Danyang said her thanks obediently. .

At the beginning of the Shen Dynasty, the Zhao family said goodbye and left. Mrs. Zhou Xu took Mrs. Zhao and said, "Come and sit at home often when you have time."

Mrs. Zhao and Li also She promised: "Okay, we will come often."

On the carriage, Zhao Wangshu couldn't hold back her curiosity anymore, "Mommy, why does Danyang live at my cousin's house?" ? Where are her parents?"

"Her mother passed away when she was three years old. Her father remarried three months after her mother died. If you have a stepmother, you will have a stepmother. Dad, Danyang's life is not easy. Your cousin saw that she was being abused to the point where her life was almost in danger, so she spent money to buy her from her father." Mrs. Zhao Li sighed. .

Zhao Wangshu felt sympathy for Danyang’s experience, “Auntie, Danyang’s father just sold her to her cousin?”

“Your cousin and Danyang Yang's father has made an agreement that Danyang will live in her house and be her daughter."

"The verbal agreement is that Danyang's father will definitely regret it. It is better to let her cousin take over Danyang."

Mrs. Zhao Li thought for a while, "I will have to remind my cousin another day. ."

A person who can sell his biological daughter to his sister has no conscience. Don't expect him to abide by the agreement.