Chapter 1120 Hua Lan gives birth and the legitimate son is born
Shengfu!
Sheng Hong took off his clothes and was waiting for Lin Sushuang. He was about to be gentle when suddenly there was a rush of footsteps.
"My lord, something big has happened. The eldest son of Marquis Zhongjing has left."
"What?"
Sheng Hong jumped down from Lin Sushuang in shock, rushed over to open the door in disheveled clothes, and pulled Dong Rong's collar.
"What are you talking about? The eldest son of Zhongjing Hou Mansion is gone. Is he gone in the way I thought?"
Dongrong nodded repeatedly, not daring to look directly at his master, and lowered his head and replied: "Yes, this matter has been spread throughout the inner city. I also heard that the old Marquis was so sad that he vomited blood and collapsed."
Sheng Hong trembled in shock: "Something big has happened, really big trouble has happened. Quick, quick, call the lady and go to mother."
After saying that, he was about to leave, but Dongrong suddenly reminded: "Master, clothes, clothes."
Sheng Hong looked down and realized that he had no clothes on, so he hurried back to the house to put on clothes.
Lin Sushuang, who was also disheveled, said delicately: "Master, I just heard..."
"Shut up, it has nothing to do with you, don't pry."
Sheng Hong was just too lazy to pay attention to her. He would definitely have to discuss such a big matter with his mother, so he was not in the mood to talk to Lin Sushuang, a concubine.
Under Lin Sushuang's shocked and aggrieved eyes, Sheng Hong ran away without even putting on her clothes.
Lin Sushuang's expression was gloomy and uncertain. She couldn't figure out why the eldest son of the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion was gone. If he died, wouldn't it be the eldest son-in-law and the eldest lady who would inherit the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion in the future?
Isn't it the same as picking up a marquis's wife?
"Damn it, damn it, why are they so lucky? The people in Zhongjinghou Mansion are also short-lived."
She has been fighting with Wang Ruofu for so many years, but since she came to Tokyo, except for the time when Hualan got married, she had been the housekeeper. At other times, Mrs. Wang was the housekeeper. Now she finds that Wang Ruofu will
She hated becoming the mother of the future Marquis's wife and wanted to replace her.
At this time, Sheng Hong had already arrived at Shou'an Hall, and Wang Ruofu followed closely behind. However, the old lady got up a little slowly.
"Officer, is the news true? Is the Da Lang of Zhongjing Hou Mansion really gone?"
Wang Ruofu asked Sheng Hong eagerly. Her mood at this time was very complicated. Logically speaking, she should be sad when someone passed away, but in fact, she was not sad at all, but was a little happy.
No matter how naive she was, she knew she shouldn't have such thoughts at this time, but she really couldn't stop the joy from coming out.
The eldest son of the Marquis of Zhongjing is gone, and the one who will succeed the Marquis in the future will definitely be Zhou Chen. Zhou Chen is her son-in-law, and her son-in-law will become the Marquis of Zhongjing, and her daughter will be the Marquis's wife.
Unless you hurt yourself, you will never understand how painful it is for others.
Sheng Hong said in a deep voice: "Dongrong said that the news has spread throughout Tokyo. How can this be false?"
At this moment, Mrs. Sheng walked out with the support of Fang's mother.
"Mother."
"What happened? You came here so late?"
Sheng Hong said hurriedly: "Mother, I just got the news that the eldest son of the Marquis Zhongjing Mansion is gone."
Mrs. Sheng's face suddenly changed and she said anxiously: "What are you talking about? The eldest son of Hui's family is really gone?"
Although she had made some guesses before, she was still surprised when she actually heard it. She must know that it was less than half a year before Hualan returned home to Ning.
"It's really gone."
The old lady looked serious: "You are the head of the family, and we are in-laws with the Zhongjing Hou Mansion. You go now and see if there is anything to help over there. Madam, you should go with us."
"Okay, mother, let's go there now."
Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu both nodded quickly, especially Wang Ruofu. Now that something happened in the Zhongjing Hou Mansion, her daughter was still pregnant. She was very worried about her daughter.
Zhongjing Hou Zhou Mansion, because the old prince is seriously ill, Zhou Chen is responsible for all the affairs of the Hou Mansion.
Zhou Chen had already sent someone to ask for leave. Even the officials knew about this and specially approved Zhou Chen to take leave.
Funerals in ancient times were not as simple as modern times and could be completed in just a few days. Especially for a large family like the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion, it was even more complicated.
Zhou Chen was so busy that the funeral was not completely over until the thank-you banquet was held a month later.
At night, the courtyard where Zhou Chen was located was still lit with light.
Hua Lan placed the things he had prepared in front of Zhou Chen.
"Here are the deeds for six shops, two hundred acres of good paddy fields, and some jewelry packed in boxes, all for Sister Fu."
Zhou Chen nodded silently and sighed: "Although eldest brother may have made arrangements, these are also our wishes. In the future, we will also need to take care of sister Fu's affairs. Go tell eldest sister-in-law that as long as I am here, there will be no
People dare to bully her and Sister Fu."
Hua Lan silently agreed, and she also agreed with Zhou Chen's decision in her heart. She was a kind-hearted person. After the death of her eldest brother, she left only orphans and widows. If they didn't take care of them, a family without a man would definitely be destroyed.
Being bullied by those who are unkind.
How did the family become extinct? Even the emperor could be bullied by his ministers because he had no heirs, let alone his ministers.
If he had a choice, Zhou Chen did not want this title. He could rely on his own abilities to create a new world, but things often went against his will. Zhou Tong was also considered to be extremely talented, but it was a pity that his life ended due to a serious illness.
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"Guanren, how is father?"
"It's not good. The death of his eldest brother was a big blow to him. In addition, his health was not very good to begin with. Under such a huge stimulus, it became even worse."
Zhou Chen can understand Zhou Yexiong, despite his usual cold behavior, he is very dissatisfied with Zhou Tong.
But in the final analysis, Zhou Tong was also trained by him. Most of his energy was spent on Zhou Tong, just to train Zhou Tong into his ideal successor.
But who would have known that the son he had cultivated with all his heart would eventually go ahead of him, which was a huge blow to him.
Zhou Yexiong's health was not good to begin with. After such a blow, he suffered both mental and physical damage, and his whole body became weaker.
Fortunately, there is still such a capable legitimate son as Zhou Chen, otherwise, the Zhongjing Hou Mansion would be in chaos now.
Zhou Chen also went to see Zhou Yexiong many times. Now Zhou Yexiong was very weak and no longer wanted to take care of anything. He handed over all the affairs of the Hou Mansion to him, including all the property and connections of the Hou Mansion.
Now, apart from not having the title of Marquis Zhongjing, Zhou Chen is already the actual master of the Zhou Mansion, and the Zhou Mansion is now dominated by him.
In fact, Zhou Yexiong was already terminally ill, but he still persisted. Zhou Chen knew what he was persisting in.
Even though the relationship between Zhou Xu and Zhou Yexiong was not harmonious, at this time, Zhou Xu finally couldn't let go of Zhou Yexiong, so she moved to Zhou Yexiong's yard and began to take care of Zhou Yexiong wholeheartedly.
A few days ago, Gu Tingye, the younger brother who admired Zhou Chen, left Tokyo and went to Bailudong Academy to study. Zhou Chen happened to be free, so he and Sheng Changbai went to say goodbye to him.
Gu Tingye is also a poor man. His mother died young, he has a bad relationship with his father, and he has a stepmother who constantly praises and kills him. In recent years, he has become one of the most famous dandy officials in Tokyo.
Zhou Chen knew that his trip would cause trouble, so he gave him special instructions before leaving.
"Zhong Huai, it's a good thing for you to go to school, but you have to control yourself and don't be dragged down by women."
Gu Tingye looked embarrassed at that time: "Brother Zhou Zhou, do you also believe the rumors from the outside world and think that I am a dandy who only knows how to visit Goulan House?"
Zhou Chen patted his shoulder and said: "Of course not, I know your ability, but your biggest problem now is that you have soft ears. I'm afraid you will suffer a disadvantage when it comes to women."
The current Gu Tingye is not the Gu Tingye in the middle and later stages of the plot. He is still very simple-minded, especially when it comes to women. He has not suffered enough losses, so naturally he has no defense.
What kind of character is Zhu Manniang in the plot? She was able to deceive Gu Tingye. It cannot be said that Gu Tingye is not smart, it can only be said that he lacks love and lacks enough defense against women.
"I remember what brother said."
Although Gu Tingye felt that he could not be that stupid, he still thanked Zhou Chen for reminding him. He and Sheng Changbai were best friends, but he admired Zhou Chen from the bottom of his heart.
Whether it was Zhou Chen's knowledge, his ability to lead troops in battle, or his unparalleled personal combat prowess, he had the utmost respect.
Although Zhou Chen was not a Jinshi, he was Jieyuan at the beginning, and he was a pioneer general who conquered the two states. Naturally, he was good at martial arts. He even tried to compete with Zhou Chen in private, but the result was disastrous. Once Zhou Chen became serious, he
He couldn't even survive a few moves.
Therefore, he has always regarded Zhou Chen as his role model and goal, hoping that one day he can catch up with Zhou Chen's footsteps.
"Brother, Zecheng, we will meet again next year."
After bidding farewell to Gu Tingye, Zhou Chen invited Sheng Changbai to the Hou Mansion. Sheng Changbai was also a little worried about his eldest sister, so he followed Zhou Chen to the Hou Mansion to meet his eldest sister Hualan.
Time flew by so fast. Seeing that Hua Lan was about to give birth, everyone in the Zhongjing Hou Mansion became nervous.
Hualan's status is different now. Zhou Chen is the determined future Marquis of Zhongjing, and Hualan is the future Marquis's wife and the master of all the servants in the mansion. Her birth naturally affects everyone's hearts.
Zhou Chen came to his father Zhou Yexiong's room. Zhou Yexiong sat up from the bed and looked directly at Zhou Chen. Apart from the two of them, there was no one else in the room.
"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.
