"Sanlang, my time is running out. I have already told you everything that needs to be said, but there are some things that, as a father, I still want to remind you."
Zhou Chen stood in front of Zhou Yexiong: "Father, please speak."
"I know that you are dissatisfied with me and think that I am too unkind, but you are so smart that by now, you will definitely be able to understand the reason why I did this. As the head of the family and a hereditary Marquis, if the means are not enough, you will only
I was bullied to the point where my head was bleeding."
"Since the beginning of our dynasty, there have been so many nobles, but now, how many nobles are there in Tokyo City? How many nobles are just empty shells, like our Marquis Zhongjing who can hold power and prestige?
How much honor do you still have? As the head of a family, you may not be capable enough, but you must not be merciful. You must ensure your status and legitimacy. Anyone who dares to threaten your existence will never be let go."
Zhou Yexiong's face was fierce, and his eyes flashed with memories: "I have paid a lot for this, your second uncle's family..."
He didn't say anything further, but Zhou Chen understood what he meant and sighed in his heart. This father was indeed ruthless. Although the Hou family was not as bloody as the royal family for the throne, it was really a swordsman secretly.
"And the most important thing is, remember, you must distinguish between concubine and concubine, and you must not spoil your concubine or destroy your wife."
Zhou Chen said seriously: "Father, don't worry, I will never spoil my concubine or destroy my wife. Hualan will always be my favorite wife, and no one can shake his status."
Zhou Yexiong nodded and said: "I believe you on this point. You do better than me. Your wife is a kind-hearted person who can manage the household. I'm not worried about her. I'm only worried about one thing."
"Father, please speak."
"It's still the legitimate concubine I just mentioned. Although you have not taken a concubine now, I still want to remind you that before the legitimate son is born, there must be no concubine. If there is, he must not be born."
At the end of the sentence, Zhou Yexiong's expression suddenly became extremely ferocious, and even Zhou Chen was frightened.
"I made this mistake at the beginning, so I had to deal with it twice personally. It is precisely because of this that my relationship with your mother became estranged."
"hiss!"
Zhou Chen took a breath, Zhou Yexiong said it in an understatement, but how could he not hear it.
This father, in order to ensure direct inheritance, did he actually attack his own blood? And twice, how cruel is this?
It's a completely different feeling to have this kind of thing happen to me than to hear about it.
"Don't be surprised. This is what must be done to maintain the direct lineage. You must never let the bastard threaten the status of the legitimate son. You have to remember this, otherwise I will die in peace."
Under Zhou Yexiong's gaze, Zhou Chen nodded and agreed that he would not do anything to his own blood, so he had not thought about concubinage for the time being, and he did not want the instability of the back house to happen.
"Remember my words again, we are only loyal to the emperor and will never participate in the dispute over the establishment of an heir."
Although he has been staying in the mansion, he also knows that the imperial court is currently fighting bloody battles over the establishment of an heir. Their Zhongjinghou Mansion is also a famous family of military commanders in Tokyo, and they are definitely the target of all parties vying to win over them.
He knew that Zhou Chen was capable, but he was still afraid that Zhou Chen was too young to distinguish the stakes, so he warned him.
"I understand, father."
"Go, go. I have already explained everything that needs to be explained. What happens to the Hou Mansion in the future is up to you."
Zhou Chen left the dim room, but Zhou Yexiong still sat there, his eyes full of expectation. He didn't mind that Zhou Chen had opinions about him, but he wanted to see what Zhou Chen's control of the Zhou family would bring to them.
Such height.
Even though he didn't say it, he knew in his heart that this third son was indeed better than the eldest son he had carefully cultivated. Even he couldn't see through those eyes.
Zhou Chen was the only child in the Hou family that he could not see through, but he felt relieved that such a person would not lead the Hou family into the abyss.
On an ordinary night in autumn, Zhou Chen was walking with Hua Lan. Suddenly Hua Lan felt a stomachache. Zhou Chen reacted very quickly and knew that this was a prelude to giving birth, so he immediately invited the baby who had been arranged at the mansion for a long time.
Steady Po.
It is a very dangerous thing for a woman to give birth, especially in ancient times, everything depends on the woman's own perseverance. Zhou Chen wanted to help, but was kicked out directly by his mother, Zhou Xu.
Although Hualan has always been under Zhou Chen's care, when it was time to give birth, he was still quite nervous.
Listening to the screams of pain coming from the room, Zhou Chen frowned and couldn't help but worry about Hua Lan's health.
"Hua'er, Hua'er, where is my Hua'er?"
Suddenly, a panicked call came. Zhou Chen turned around and saw his father-in-law and mother-in-law running over. Wang Ruofu kept shouting.
"Father-in-law, mother-in-law."
Wang Ruofu grabbed Zhou Chen and asked, "Is my Hua'er inside? How is the situation?"
"It's been more than an hour, but there's no danger. It's just that the baby hasn't been born yet."
Wang Ruofu rushed into the delivery room without saying a word. As a woman, she naturally knew that women risk their lives to give birth to children. When she came, she naturally wanted to stay with her daughter.
Although Sheng Hong was anxious, he was still calm.
"Sanlang, you don't need to be too nervous. Hua Lan is a lucky person and will be fine."
"Father-in-law, does grandma know about it too?"
"Well, after my mother heard the news, she didn't fall asleep. She kept praying for Hua'er."
Sheng Hong was naturally nervous. He also knew that the child in his daughter's belly was very important. If the child was a boy, his daughter's position in the Hou Mansion would be extremely secure.
Even if it's a girl, that's okay. Anyway, the son-in-law doesn't have any concubines now. As long as he works hard, he will have a son sooner or later.
While everyone was waiting extremely anxiously, until early in the morning, a loud cry of a baby was heard. Suddenly the dark clouds dispersed and the sky was clear.
"It's born, it's born."
Sheng Hong jumped up, even more excited than Zhou Chen, and couldn't wait to look into the delivery room, wanting to know the result.
Soon someone came out and congratulated loudly.
"It's a young master. My wife gave birth to a young master."
"Okay, great."
Zhou Chen looked at the cheering father-in-law speechlessly. This father-in-law was even more excited than he was as a father.
"Rewards, there are rewards for many."
Zhou Chen walked into the room and saw his mother and mother-in-law holding their children, with bright smiles on their faces.
He did not go to see the child, but went inside to check on his wife's condition. He found that his wife had fallen asleep weakly. He took a pulse for a while and then breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, apart from being weak, there are no other problems.
Zhou Xu handed the child into Zhou Chen's hands and left here.
In the dim room, Zhou Yexiong sat up again. He was waiting for good news.
Soon, his wife came in and brought him the news he wanted.
"Give birth, Sanlang has his eldest son."
Zhou Yexiong's ugly face suddenly burst into an extremely bright smile.
"The Zhou family has a successor."
Chapter completed!