In the middle of the night, there was a cry in the backyard of the Duke of Qin's mansion, which immediately alarmed Duke Qin.
Zhou Ning was still in confinement, and Yang Xuan got up and went out.
Next door is where the second child lives, and you can hear the sound of Zheng Wuniang walking around holding her child.
Yang Xuan asked: "Is Erlang unwell?"
The infant mortality rate in this era is too high, even for the royal family.
Therefore, no celebration activities will be held until the child is sure to survive.
Zheng Wuniang said: "Don't worry, Duke, he is just awake."
"good!"
Yang Xuan did not go back, but walked to the courtyard.
The moonlight in spring is a bit deserted, but fortunately the branches are green, which makes people happy.
"Zitai!"
Zhou Ning called softly in the confinement room.
Yang Xuan walked over, opened the door gently and went in. When he saw Zhou Ning sitting beside the bed, he frowned, "Why did you wake up?"
"I woke up when I heard the baby cry. You've been busy these days, why aren't you sleeping yet?"
The season for this birth is good and slightly cold, so the confinement period will be less painful.
Yang Xuan thought of the women in the village who were undergoing confinement in the summer, and when they came out, they looked completely different.
Therefore, some people say that it is the greatest blessing for the mother and herself that a child is born outside of summer and cold winter.
Summers are uncomfortable and winters are cold, and children are easily carried away by a wave of wind and cold.
Yang Xuan sat beside her, and Zhou Ning leaned on his shoulder as a habit.
"In the past, when I was doing metaphysics, I always lived alone, and I always felt like I could live my whole life like this."
"Where are the men?"
"Man...why do I want a man? I have cultivation, money, and medical skills. Isn't it good for me to live alone?"
"hehe!"
Yang Xuan smiled.
"why are you laughing?"
"I thought so at the beginning. Yang Lue disappeared for five years, and when he suddenly appeared, he said he had found a wife for me. I felt a little awkward at the time, thinking that I could go hunting in the mountains and support myself, so suddenly he found a woman for me.
, how embarrassing is this?”
At this time, marriage is the order of the parents and the matchmaker. If you can see your partner before getting married, it is considered an enlightened family.
Zhou Ning couldn't help but laugh, "Then I met you. At that time, my family was quite dissatisfied with me. At first, I felt that they wanted to use me for marriage, and I was dissatisfied."
"Am I a shield?"
Even though he already had two children, Yang Xuan still felt a little sad in his heart.
"No way!" Zhou Ning covered her mouth and snickered, "At that time, I thought about spending my whole life in metaphysics, learning medical skills to cure diseases and save people, and teaching disciples to pass on medical skills... such a fulfilling life! But I know that I will not be able to achieve my wish after all."
"What's the meaning?"
"I have had no worries about food and clothing since I was a child, and I am no worse than a princess. How could I just leave when the Zhou family treats me like this? I was thinking that I would wait a few years before leaving. But I finally met you."
"Have you ever regretted it?"
"What do you think?"
The two were silent, but they seemed to have been talking.
"Zitai."
"Um!"
"Zhou..."
"Are you worried?"
"Many people fear the nobles of the aristocratic families like gods. But the world only needs one god, and that is the emperor. The current emperor has chosen to live with the nobles and nobles of the aristocratic families. It seems to be full of crises, but at least the country and the country can be stabilized. Zitai, I
I know you are dissatisfied with the family..."
"I'm very happy that you can see this, and I feel guilty at the same time." Yang Xuan hugged her still bloated waist, "As a husband, I shouldn't let you think about these things."
"Actually, it's still early! I just think about it occasionally."
"Aristocratic families are actually a big cancer to the world." Yang Xuan said straightforwardly: "There is no day in the sky. When multiple voices in the world speak at the same time, Aning, the world is not far from chaos."
"I know. For example, if the emperor wants to go east, and someone wants to go west, it is not out of public motives, but for private gain. This would be dangerous."
"I never knew you were so smart. Correct update@"
"I won't be polite with this compliment."
"right,.
Just like I am in charge of Northern Xinjiang, it seems that Liu and Song are in charge of political affairs, but when I speak, they must shut up! This is authority. It does not mean that other voices are not allowed, other voices can be made internally, but
, must never be passed on to anyone else.”
In this age of widespread illiteracy, authority is essential.
The voices of noble families are no lower than those of emperors, and in many cases, when they join forces, emperors also have to bow their heads.
"There is no day in the sky!" Zhou Ning said quietly: "Aweng and Aye are still planning your future path. Ten years from now, what will you do...if you change the emperor, how will you deal with yourself."
"We can't talk about that yet."
Yang Xuan added: "It's not that I don't trust my father-in-law and the others."
"No." Zhou Ning said: "Many times, the heads of aristocratic families will not hesitate to throw themselves out as victims for the sake of the family, and they will remain loyal until death."
"Are you warning me to be wary of the Zhou family?"
"Zitai."
"Um!"
Zhou Ning leaned into his arms and whispered: "No matter what, I hope you can shake hands and make peace in the future. But I remember that I am your wife."
Yang Xuan lowered his head and kissed her forehead gently.
"I know."
Zhou Ning didn't ask what Yang Xuan would do to the Zhou family in the future, so why did he ask?
Yang Xuan said that if you treat them well, then the Zhou family will become the first noble family in the Tang Dynasty. It won't take long before they will threaten the authority of the emperor.
At that point, all we can do is try to figure it out.
If Yang Xuan wants to force Zhou to give up something, what can Zhou Ning do?
I can only spend every day in speculation and anxiety.
"Go to sleep!"
"good!"
Zhou Ning lay down, Yang Xuan covered her with a quilt, and suddenly asked: "You have so little confidence in me?"
Zhou Ning was stunned.
"confidence?"
Yang Xuan nodded, "No matter what happens, believe me!"
Zhou Ning looked at him and nodded vigorously, "Okay!"
Yang Xuan turned around, blew out the candle, went out, and closed the door gently.
Outside the door, Huahong and his wife were already waiting.
This is the duty of a personal maid.
On call around the clock.
Just like Han Shitou.
Yang Xuan returned to his room, and after lying down, thinking about Zhou Ning's expression before, he couldn't help but smile.
Many times, couples also need to test.
After giving birth to her second child, Zhou Ning looked worried, but Yang Xuan didn't feel comfortable asking. Only after talking tonight did she know what she was worried about.
If the rebellion succeeds, Yang Songcheng and other families will inevitably face the crisis of extinction.
And Zhou will become the winner because of his relationship with Yang Xuan and his alignment with others.
The winner takes all, this is an unspoken rule throughout the ages.
Zhou Ning had already prepared for this situation, which made Yang Xuan couldn't help but re-examine his thoughts.
The formation of aristocratic families is actually a process of monopoly. @
The monopoly of political resources and economic resources has formed a family with five surnames.
Political resources will inevitably bring economic benefits, and economic resources will inevitably feed back political resources.
This is a closed-loop world.
The family family continues to thrive in this world.
When their strength is equal to that of the emperor, the world will not be far from destruction.
Political and economic resources are monopolized by aristocratic families, and the imperial authority no longer exists. Who will the world listen to?
You say go east, he says go west.
Who do you listen to at this time?
Listen to the emperor?
I'm sorry, the family has opened its mouth. I think it's better to go west on this matter.
You don't agree?
It's okay, I have plenty of people.
As a result, disputes continued in the court and even formed party disputes.
The division of the court is the beginning of decline.
What would happen if the Zhou family became independent?
Those officials, those wealthy businessmen, those powerful people...
People are creatures that seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, so these people can't help but approach the Zhou family, just like the officials and wealthy businessmen approaching Yang Songcheng and others at this moment, and everyone forms a strong force.
Large groups can make profits for themselves and resist external pressure.
Once this group is formed, it will be difficult to clean it up.
It's like operating on yourself.
Li Mi just didn't have the courage to perform surgery, so he chose to use political means to check and balance.
"Why not speak with swords and guns?"
Yang Xuan closed his eyes and said softly: "My students! They will make you dumbfounded!"
…
Wake up the next day.
"Aye, look at brother!"
Ah Liang is very brotherly.
Yang Xuan took him to see the second child.
The second child is still sleeping, and the wet nurse is on standby.
"Ah! My brother is so ugly!"
"Same as you were before."
Yang Xuan touched the top of his head.
"Ah Ye, what's your brother's name?" A Liang asked.
"Call Erlang!"
Erlang?
Shouldn't I have a nickname?
This is what everyone thinks.
Yang Xuan didn't want to explain, and Zhou Ning didn't want to get involved.
Aunt Guan found Zhou Ning.
"Madam, it's very hard for Zheng Wuniang to take care of the eldest husband. Now she has to stay up all night with the second husband. Why don't we find some more personal servants for the second husband?"
Zhou Ning is reading... The doctor said not to read during confinement, as it will damage your eyes. But she always has a way to get books and read them without being discovered.
"Ask your husband about this."
Zhou Ning continued to read.
Please go out and look left and right.
Yang Xuang had just finished breakfast and was taking a walk in the courtyard.
Later he will go to the Jiedushi Mansion.
A Liang was playing under a big tree, accompanied by two pets.
Say it or not?
Aunt Guan saw Yi Niang. Yi Niang walked out of the room, turned her eyes and saw her.
"Yiniang!"
Ah Liang yelled.
A smile suddenly appeared on Yi Niang's face, and she walked over and said, "Da Langjun."
"Play!"
Ah Liang said.
"good!"
Yang Xuan took one look, smiled, and continued walking.
Auntie Guan thought clearly and walked over to salute.
"The Duke."
Yang Xuan glanced at her and kept walking, "Is something wrong?"
"yes."
Guan Auntie followed him and said softly: "Erlangjun is still young, so he must be taken care of, but the elder brother also needs someone to take care of him. Zheng Wuniang is dedicated to her responsibilities, and I admire her very much. However, it is very hard to watch her take care of both ends these days.
, I was thinking, how about someone else take care of Mr. Erlang? At least, I have enough energy."
"Worried that Zheng Wuniang lacks energy and cannot take care of Erlang?" Yang Xuan asked.
"yes."
From Guan Auntie's point of view, as a father, the Duke naturally wants the best for his children. Zheng Wuniang is good and takes care of Dalang with all her heart. Moreover, this person is a bit crazy. Whatever Yang Xuan orders her to do, she can do it with great strength.
Twelve points come.
But, one person is not enough after all!
Auntie Guan smiled.
"Ask her to come.@*~~"
Yang Xuan said.
Zheng Wuniang came, still carrying a gun.
"I've met the Duke."
Yang Xuan glanced at her. She was in good spirits, but she could see that she was tired.
He pointed at A Liang, then pointed at the second child's room, and asked: "You can take care of the two children by yourself, and then send someone to help, can you take care of them?"
Zheng Wuniang said: "I can take care of you."
"Not reluctantly?"
"The eldest man is surrounded by leopards and riches, and I just keep an eye on his food and clothing. The second man is still young, so I just take care of him."
"Are you tired?"
"Tired, but I feel happy."
"Why?"
"If you don't do anything, you will feel empty, like a zombie. If you have something to do all day long, even though you feel tired, you will become more energetic."
This is taking raising children as one’s life goal.
Yang Xuan nodded, "From now on, these two children will be left to you."
Zheng Wuniang blessed her body: "The Duke of the country.
Don’t worry, even if I risk my life, I will take good care of you two gentlemen.”
"No need to risk your life, the future is long!"
Yang Xuan nodded and walked to his room.
Wu Luo appeared, hugged his clothes, and followed him in.
Aunt Guan stood there, and for a moment she felt like a clown.
Zheng Wuniang hurried back, turned around halfway, and shouted to A Liang: "Da Langjun, please remember to drink water later."
"oh!"
The maid behind A Liang smiled. She would oversee this task later.
Yi Niang looked at Zheng Wuniang and said with a smile: "I am as fiery as I was in the palace back then!"
Guan Auntie went back and said, "Madam, your husband asked Zheng Wuniang to take the two children."
"Um!"
Zhou Ning hummed, and just when the lady in charge was about to leave, Zhou Ning put down the book in her hand and said, "Take care of the children alone, so there will be less disputes."
Aunt Guan's heart trembled, "Yes."
After she resigned, Yi Niang asked to see her.
"Madam, it would be better if you read less books."
Zhou Ning put down the book and said with a smile: "I know, but being trapped in the room is a bit boring. I read it occasionally to relieve my boredom."
"If you don't give up, I will come and talk to you every day."
"Of course I'm happy that you're here!"
Yi Niang sat down with her back straight.
"The Duke is going to go on an expedition in the next few days. Seeing that this foundation is getting bigger and bigger, I can't help but look forward to that day."
"Who isn't?"
Yang Xuan's rebellion was successful, and Zhou Ning became the queen.
Yi Niang said: "During the Chen Kingdom, a queen once gave birth to two sons. The eldest son was the eldest son of the emperor. He was taken care of by the emperor's people since he was a child.
The second son is more pampered and has been taken care of by the Queen's people since he was a child.
When the time came, the second son suddenly took action to seize the legitimate son, and then the two princes fought for it with open and covert attacks. In the end, both of them were deposed. Instead, a prince born to a concubine took over the East Palace and succeeded to the throne as emperor."
"It's sad that brothers have become enemies." Zhou Ning said.
"Yes!" Yi Niang said: "The palace treats these stories as a pastime, and it has stained the ears of the lady."
She stood up and said, "Many times, it is almost impossible to keep a bowl of water level."
"yes!"
Zhou Ning nodded, and after Yi Niang left, she said, "Here comes someone!"
The two Huahong people came in.
"Lady."
"I will reward Zheng Wuniang with a piece of jade pendant, plus two hundred yuan per month."
"yes!"
The jade pendant is almost a perfect reward, but Zheng Wuniang only has two children!
Add two hundred yuan to the monthly salary. Zheng Wuniang's monthly salary is already very high. Add two hundred yuan to it, and it is even higher than the stewards.
It's just not as good as Yi Niang and Guan Auntie.
"Find the longevity male tattoo from my dowry and give it to Yi Niang."
"yes."
Zhou Ning picked up the scroll again.@·First release without mistake~~
If the second child is given to Zhou's maid to take care of him, Zhou will naturally be his supporter when he grows up.
At that time, will Zhou be able to resist the temptation to follow the dragon?
Yang Xuan took precautions and would rather let Zheng Wuniang work harder than let Zhou's people interfere. This is a bowl of water.
It was also a response to what I said last night.
——I will give Zhou a chance to choose!
Zhou Ning raised his head and smiled.
"Let people spread the word about Zhou, my child, teach it yourself!".