Chu Zhengnan had already walked out of the court with his head held high.
How can there be any humility in a commoner like that? He is clearly still the proud general!
Everyone felt a little unrealistic in their hearts, and it was difficult to distinguish Lord Chu, the great general who protected the country, from Chu Zhengnan, a commoner.
Mr. Zhou, the Minister of War, walked a few steps quickly to catch up with Chu Zhengnan, a commoner, and asked him with his eyes, what was the meaning of today's actions?
Chu Zhengnan said loudly to him:
"Let's go, dear, let's go back with the common people and have a few drinks to celebrate that the common people have no official position and are light-weight."
Ministers: Commoner General, you have not gone far enough. Can you go a little further before you speak?
Why did it feel like Chu Zhengnan was forced to resign his official position, but he was happier than those of them who forced the Chu family?
They are the ones who are uneasy. This world is really fantasy!
The ministers shook their heads and dispersed in complete confusion.
They still have to go back and think carefully about whether they want to see their daughter get married.
If you drag it on any longer, this fine young lady with a lot of money will turn into an old lady.
General Chu's Mansion.
Chu Zhengnan asked for mercy and received mercy, and entered his house in a good mood.
Master Zhou, the Minister of War, had a worried face and followed him anxiously.
"My dear, what are you thinking? It's just a matter of handing over the tiger talisman. How can you resign?"
"Father, you are back? Father-in-law, you are here too."
Chu Wenhong had been waiting for a long time. When he saw his father and father-in-law coming in together, he hurriedly stepped forward to say hello.
"Hong'er, hurry up and ask someone to prepare wine and food. Let's have a meal together and entertain your father-in-law."
"Yes, father."
Chu Zhengnan looked at the back of his second son, his eyes shining.
"In-laws, I am not bragging. You, my son-in-law, are the smartest among my sons. You are bold and careful, hahaha."
The Minister of the Ministry of War was confused. He knew how good his son-in-law was. But why did the relative praise him so much without any end?
"Excuse me for being ignorant. This is the first time I have seen a military general who is so happy after handing in the tiger talisman and resigning from office."
The Minister of War was worried about his family, and he felt that the emperor was not worried while the eunuchs were worried.
Which general doesn't have a lot of enemies? Without the title of general, it will be difficult to move forward in the future!
How could Chu Zhengnan not know what the Minister of War was thinking, so he made a gesture of invitation:
"In-laws, sit down in the room and talk."
Mr. Zhou could only go to the first room and take a seat. Chu Wenhong had already finished giving orders to his servants and returned.
Chu Zhengnan pointed at Chu Wenhong and said:
"Now, the person who came up with the idea is here."
When Chu Wenhong heard his father's words, he knew that his father-in-law must have many questions in his mind.
"Father-in-law, our Chu family is at the cusp of a storm. It would not be the best idea to confront civil and military officials at this time. It would be better to retreat and seek the next best thing."
Mr. Zhou still felt it was a pity.
"But this is too much of a step back. In fact, as long as you hand over the Tiger Talisman, others will have nothing to say. Why should you even resign from your official position?"
"Father-in-law, when the water is full, it will overflow. It is better to empty out the old water and wait for a new cup of water to be poured in."
Chu Wenhong spoke cryptically, and Mr. Zhou scratched his head.
"What's the meaning?"
Just as Chu Wenhong was about to elaborate further, a servant hurriedly came to report:
"Master, Master, Lord Guo is pregnant!"
"Giving birth?"
Chu Zhengnan stood up excitedly, his eldest grandson was about to be born!
"Quickly, go and have a look."
In the yard of Chu Wenzhong and his wife, the servants were already busy preparing the needs for Princess Guo's delivery.
General Chu saw Mrs. Chu and asked hurriedly:
"Madam, madam, how is the situation?"
"It just happened, and we have to wait for a while. Master, Mr. Zhou, please go to the wing and sit for a while. I am here."
Mrs. Chu greeted her, then turned to the servant and said:
"Hurry and send a message to Prince Hao's Mansion and invite Princess Hao to come."
What mother would trust her daughter to give birth on her own without having to keep her close by?
"Yes, ma'am."
The servants quickly obeyed the order and went to do it.
At this time, Chu Wenzhong was pushed out of Princess Guo's delivery room by Mrs. Wen who delivered her baby.
"My lord, if it's inconvenient for you to be here, you'd better go outside and wait. Don't delay Princess Guo's delivery."
Chu Wenzhong was so anxious that he leaned against the window:
"Madam, I will guard you outside the door and never leave. Don't be afraid. Don't be afraid!"
Madam Chu saw this and said with a smile:
"Zhong'er, Zhong'er, please stop shouting. The more you shout, the more anxious Princess Guo will be. You can't be in a hurry about giving birth. Mother, go in and take a look."
Mrs. Chu opened the curtain and went in. Chu Wenzhong took a few steps back and rubbed his hands nervously.
Fortunately, he came back in time, otherwise he would have missed the birth of the child.
Princess Shengya and Zhou Ruoxuan also got the news and came over to see if there was anything they needed help with.
Not long after, a boy came to report.
"Eldest Young Master, Prince Hao and his family are all here."
"Everyone is here?"
Chu Wenzhong rushed to welcome his married daughter to give birth, and it was rare for the whole family to come out.
This shows how much Prince Hao and his family cherish Princess Guo.
"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, prince, cousin, please come here."
Princess Hao was moved when she saw everyone in the Chu family busy with the delivery of her daughter.
"Okay, uncle, how is Guo'er?"
"Don't worry, mother-in-law. My mother and Po Wen are watching over her. Everything is fine with her."
Princess Hao nodded and followed Chu Wenzhong's guidance into the delivery room.
Prince Hao and Jun Zifeng were invited to the side room to sit and chat with the Chu family father and son, and Mr. Zhou, the Minister of War.
Su Yan naturally chatted with Princess Shengya and Zhou Ruoxuan.
Unexpectedly, these three in-laws would get together because of the princess's birth.
"ah--"
In the delivery room, Princess Guo's cries of pain could be heard.
Everyone's hearts are lifted, looking forward to the moment when the child is born safely...
In the palace.
When Jun Lingyun returned to Fanghua Hall from the court, he saw Chu Yunxi guarding two sleeping little guys.
He also stepped forward to take a look. The children's white and cute sleeping faces could really warm people's hearts.
Jun Lingyun whispered to Chu Yunxi:
"Xi'er, I have something to tell you."
Chu Yunxi then got up and walked farther away from Jun Lingyun, so as not to disturb the two babies while they were sleeping.
"What is it? So solemn."
Jun Lingyun hesitated for a moment and then said:
"Today, my father-in-law handed over the tiger talisman in the court hall and resigned from office. I agreed."
Chu Yunxi blinked lightly, trying to understand the news she just heard.
Why did my father hand over the tiger charm and resign from his official position? Is it for her?
The Chu family was powerful, and she dominated the harem, leaving no hope for the civil and military officials of the court.
Her father then took a big step back and gave the other ministers hope so that they could calm down and stop embarrassing her.
Chu Yunxi knew that even if her father was just a commoner, Jun Lingyun would not let her father be bullied.
But her father, who had fought all his life and was a hero in many people's hearts, hid his merit and fame for her daughter, which made her feel a little guilty.
"Ling Yun, am I too selfish?"
She pursued her own happiness, but let her family bear the blame for her.