Zuan

Hearing his wife's words, Chu Zhongtian fell silent. The Great Zhou was brought down by Emperor Taizu, but Taizu's sons were killed one after another in the unification war, so Taizu's younger brother adopted his second son to Taizu. That is, the current king of Qi.

In a tragic war, Taizu died with a strong foreigner, because the adopted son was still young, and the country he had just conquered was not stable, so he passed the throne to his younger brother, Emperor Taizong, before he died.

Emperor Taizong inherited Taizu's legacy and unified the world. Unfortunately, because of too many old injuries on the battlefield, he reached the end of his life in a few years, but he encountered difficulties in choosing an heir.

It stands to reason that his throne came from his elder brother's line, and it was also because King Qi was too young to replace him for the future of the family and the country. Now the throne should be returned to the grown-up King Qi.

But people have selfishness, even though in fact King Qi is also his son, but he has been adopted by Taizu, he is from another family, so he is naturally not as good as his real eldest son, King Jin.

Therefore, he played a trick and ordered the two of them to pass on the throne to whoever breaks through the realm of the earth fairy first.

At that time, King Jin was much older than his second son, King Qi. In addition, Taizong, as the emperor, must have more resources at his disposal. With his secret help, King Jin naturally took the lead in breaking through to the realm of the earth fairy, and successfully inherited the throne. , that is, the current emperor Gaozong.

However, there were still many veterans who were loyal to Taizu's lineage back then. Taizu's wife's lineage naturally also supported King Qi. Calmed down a period of disaster.

But a hundred years later, Gaozong was also approaching the period of the five declines of heaven and man, but he appointed his own son as the prince, which naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of Qi Wang's family, and the prince was already moderate, far inferior to Qi Wang Amazing talent, many other courtiers also moved their minds.

But Gaozong had been emperor for hundreds of years after all, and his confidantes were powerful enough. The two groups had been fighting openly and secretly for these years.

The Chu family has two major industries of salt and iron, and it can be said that it is rich enough to rival a country. Such an important family will naturally be wooed by both sides, but Chu Zhongtian is unwilling to get involved in the crown prince dispute and has always remained neutral. Send someone to the Chu family to propose marriage, and tie him to the chariot completely.

The Chu family is in a difficult situation, because the Chu family is different from ordinary families, and has a big secret that cannot be known to outsiders, and Chu Chuyan has supported half of the Chu family in recent years. If she is married away, the entire Chu family will be destroyed. It will also immediately fall into the risk of being annexed.

Chu Chuyan was also aware of all this, so she took the initiative to recruit a son-in-law, and found the most useless guy in the city to be her son-in-law. The wedding was held in a hurry, completely cutting off the thoughts of the emperor and the king of Qi.

That's why Qin Wanru suspected that the emperor or King Qi sent people to destroy the Lingquan this time.

"No matter which side it is, our days will not be easy," Chu Zhongtian said in a deep voice, "Sang Hong will soon take over as the prefect of Linchuan County." Mingyue City is within the jurisdiction of Linchuan County.

Qin Wanru's face changed slightly: "Sang Hong, Prime Minister of Agriculture!"

Da Sinong is one of the Nine Ministers and is in charge of the country's finances. Da Sinong Cheng is the second in command of Da Sinong. Sang Hong has always supervised Yantie and is the emperor's confidant. This time he was sent to Linchuan Sheriff, it's clear that he's here for the Chu family.

"I've heard that this man is cruel and ruthless, and his relatives don't recognize him. I don't know how many nobles in the capital have been ruined by him over the years. This time our Chu family may be in danger." Qin Wanru looked worried.

Seeing his wife, who was always strong, showing a weak look, Chu Zhongtian hugged her into his arms: "Soldiers come to cover us with water and earth, our Chu family is not easy to bully, and he, Sang Hong, is only a rank eight. It is not yet known who will win the battle." .”

Qin Wanru gave her husband a blank look: "Whether it's difficult to deal with doesn't just depend on one's cultivation level. The thief Chen Xuan from Longyin Mountain outside the city is only a rank six. I haven't seen you destroy him for so many years?"

Chu Zhongtian snorted: "That guy Chen Xuan is very slippery. He can't see the end of the dragon. Every time I get the news and rush to him, he has disappeared without a trace, so I suspect that there is someone in this city who should give him ventilation. Report the letter, otherwise, after so many years, how could he not be caught!"

Qin Wanru rolled her eyes: "These thieves not only sell private salt, but also rob and kill passing caravans, throwing this problem to Sang Hong, as a county guard, he can't just sit back and do nothing."

Chu Zhongtian's eyes brightened: "Ma'am, that's a good idea. By the way, I heard that the Yu family's caravan is coming to Mingyue City recently, so I have to inform them, so as not to be ambushed by Chen Xuan's group. Oh, it hurts."

Before he finished speaking, Qin Wanru pinched his ears: "I think you are worried about the hostess Yuyanluo, Yushu Qiongzhi is the most beautiful woman in the capital, and you are shamelessly pursuing her." It's a pity that she married the Duke of Yunzhong in the end. Why, do you still want to take this opportunity to continue your relationship?"

Chu Zhongtian hurriedly begged for mercy: "Ma'am, I've been married for so many years, how can I have other ideas, don't talk nonsense."

Qin Wanru did not let go, and snorted coldly: "But as far as I know, Duke Yunzhong passed away unexpectedly a few days ago, and now Yu Yanluo is single."

Chu Zhongtian's eyes lit up: "Really?"

He immediately felt two murderous eyes coming from beside him, and hastily changed his words: "Ma'am, I don't even know about these, which proves that I have never paid attention to her, not to mention that you don't know my situation, how can you tell me?" What would you think?"

Seeing his gloomy expression, Qin Wanru hastily let go of his ears: "Husband, I'm sorry."

Chu Zhongtian shook his head: "I am sorry for you."

Qin Wanru didn't want to see him like this, so she hurriedly changed the topic: "By the way, where did Chuyan go?"

Chu Zhongtian replied: "She took Miss Pei's family to play in the city."

Qin Wanru frowned: "She is from Pei's family, she should be from the lineage of King Qi, and she suddenly came to study at Mingyue Academy, and I always feel that she has some bad intentions."

Chu Zhongtian laughed: "Don't worry, your Chuyan is so smart, she has her own sense of proportion."

Qin Wanru snorted: "That Pei Mianman is not very old, but she was born like a vixen who turns all sentient beings upside down. Those peachy eyes seem to seduce men at any time. I don't like her."

Chu Zhongtian couldn't help laughing: "Are you still worried that she will rob Chuyan for a man?"

Thinking of Zu'an's bad luck, it's really hard to imagine that Pei Mianman would fall in love with him, and Qin Wanru couldn't help laughing: "If she really snatches that bastard away, I can't wait to see it."

Ah Choo

Zaun sneezed violently, wondering which lady was missing him.

"Grandpa, are you suffering from the wind and cold? I'll find you a thick coat to wear." A startled voice sounded, and before Zaun could react, a figure surrounded him with a coat body.

Zuan stared blankly at the young man in front of him, about fourteen or fifteen years old, dressed in blue, with two bun-like buns on his head, a pair of big eyes, looking at slender Tender skin.

"No, buddy, who are you?"

"Young Master, you are so small. The young one is your book boy." The young man had a flattering smile on his face.

"Schoolboy?" Zu An was taken aback for a moment, and then realized that it should be the matter of going to Mingyue Academy mentioned earlier, but it was just going to a family private school. Is there a special bookboy for it?

It seems that this duke's mansion is really a big dog, um, I like it.

"What did you call me?"

"Uncle?"

"I didn't hear you clearly, can you speak louder?"

"Uncle!"

"Not bad, you have a future."

Zaan's face suddenly brightened, since he came to this world, he hasn't encountered a single thing that goes well with him. Although he is the son-in-law of the Duke's mansion, who in this mansion takes him seriously?Not to mention taking the initiative to call him uncle.

It was rare for a little book boy to be so knowledgeable, and Zaan felt extremely comfortable all over.

"By the way, what's your name?"

The little book boy was shocked, and hurriedly replied: "Go back to my uncle, the little one is called Cheng Shouping."

"What bottle?" Zu An thought to himself that ordinary book boys are called Lai Fu Wang Cai or something, at worst they are called Hua An, the simpler and easier to remember, the better. Why does this guy's name sound so weird?

"Cheng Shouping, a tight-lipped Shouping, the name that the master personally gave me back then!" Speaking of this, the little bookboy puffed up his chest and said proudly.

"Yes, I can get the name given by the master himself." Although Zu'an doesn't know the customs of this world, it is the same in any world he wants to come to. It is a great honor to be given a name by the master, like Zheng Chenggong in the previous life, who was given by the emperor. After the surname, everyone respectfully calls him the surname of the country.

"Grandpa, I'm overwhelmed by the award. Back then, I worked by Master's side and won Master's favor. Later, I was transferred to the back kitchen. I thought I would make Master unhappy, but now I know that I was assigned to be your book boy, Master. That's how I know." The master’s good intentions must have sharpened me in the past few years and prepared me to accept more important missions." Cheng Shouping said that his eyes were shining, and his face looked excited.

"Wait..." Why does Zaan feel that the more he listens, the more uncomfortable he becomes? He knows very well what is going on with his uncle, but this guy thought it was a good job?

It seems that IQ is not very high.

And this guy obviously worked beside Master Chu in the beginning, why was he assigned to a place like the back kitchen?

However, he obviously doesn't care much about these things, and is more concerned about issues related to himself: "Listen to what you said just now, you should have stayed in the Chu family for a long time, and you should know a lot of things."

Cheng Shouping patted his chest: "Naturally, there is nothing I don't know about the Chu family from the master to the wife, to the cook and servant."

Zaan was about to inquire about the information of the mansion, he had only been here for two days, so many people wanted to put him to death, but he still didn't know what the problem was, which made him feel a huge sense of crisis.

He thought for a while and asked, "Do you know why the Chu family chose me as their son-in-law?" From any point of view, they are all trash. Normally, these two people should not have any intersection, but they are actually married, which is really weird.

Hearing his question, Cheng Shouping looked at him suspiciously: "Isn't it because my uncle Yushu Linfeng is handsome and unrestrained?"

Zaan's eyes were straightened, this guy's ability to talk nonsense in a serious manner really has a bit of my uncle's expression: "Ahem, although I know what you are telling the truth, is there any other reason?"

"It's gone. At that time, the young lady chose you because she thought you were handsome." Cheng Shouping thought that besides this, you can't find any other advantages. Don't you have some b points in your heart? Of course, these thoughts He didn't show it at all, and his eyes and expression were as sincere as they could be at this moment.

"Oh, you said that the lady chose me personally?" Zaun keenly noticed the information revealed in his words.

"Yes, Madam was not very satisfied at that time, I advise her to think twice." Cheng Shouping replied.

Zaan interrupted directly: "There is no need to say these unimportant words."

At first, he guessed that Chu Chuyan had to marry him because of his parents' orders, so he was dissatisfied and became murderous, but according to what Cheng Shouping said, this possibility can be ruled out directly.

But why did Chu Chuyan choose herself as her son-in-law?The girl's eyes are quite bright, not blind.

Bah, bah, bah, she must be overwhelmed by my handsome face and greedy for my body.