As soon as the sky broke, Qu Gao got up. Before he could wash up, he strode out and walked towards the courtyard of his father-in-law Zhang You.
He thought about it all night and decided to ask Zhang You clearly, asking him what his plans were and whether he really wanted to surrender to Jie Zhao? Qu Gao believed that even if the Sima family treated Zhang You harshly, he would still be the leader in Xiangyang.
A magistrate who has served for twenty years would not send the people of Xiangyang into the tiger's mouth so ruthlessly.
But what if...what if Zhang You really wants to surrender to Zhao? What should Qu Gao do? He is Zhang Shiqi's father and his father-in-law, what can he do?
Unknowingly, he had arrived in front of Zhang You's courtyard, and happened to meet Butler Du. Du Qing asked, "Young Master is so early, but you have something urgent to see your master?" Qu Gao said, "I would also like to ask Butler Du to pass the news." Du Qing entered the courtyard, but he was surprised.
After a while, he came out and said with a smile: "Master, please go to the side hall." Qu Gao thanked him. When he walked to the side hall, Zhang Youzheng lowered his eyes and asked impatiently: "What's the matter with Gao'er?"
Qu Gao took a deep breath and said: "The third brother was very happy yesterday. When my son-in-law was receiving guests, he heard some rumors that his father-in-law had contacts with Jie Zhao and was suspected of collaborating with the enemy and treason, so he came early to report to his father-in-law.
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Zhang You looked suspicious, his squinted eyes shot out, he stared at Qu Gao, and asked in a low voice: "Where did you hear this?" Qu Gao had already prepared his words, but before he spoke, Zhang You said
: "Yes, I want to cooperate with the State of Zhao and cede Xiangyang. I will be the King of Luoyang of the State of Zhao!"
Qu Gao was shocked and hurriedly fell to the ground and begged: "Father-in-law, think twice. The Zhao people are cruel and dehumanizing. The lost Jin people in the north will hardly survive. If this is done, it will be a disaster for the people of Xiangyang. The Kuang Shi family is cunning and employs only people."
Dear, even if my father-in-law surrenders to Jie Zhao, the Hu people may not keep their promise!"
The song was so loud that tears flowed down his face, and every word he spoke was so precise that Zhang You was moved. After a pause, Zhang You said: "Don't worry, Gao'er, I have known Shi Hu for thirty years, and he will definitely not deceive me. He also
Promise not to harm the people of Xiangyang. Don’t worry, Gao’er, your parents’ clan and your father-in-law will definitely protect it.”
"Father-in-law, you can't..."
"That's enough!" Zhang You shouted: "Gao'er, although you are not my biological child, you are my most proud child. I have told you enough, don't be ignorant of good and evil!" Zhang You said angrily
The voice became more and more fierce, and when he said the last sentence, he already had hidden murderous intent.
This result was also within Qu Gao's expectation. Knowing that further persuasion was useless, Qu Gao straightened up, calmed his breathing, and said, "Since my father-in-law has made up his mind, please do whatever it takes to protect Shiqi mother and son." Zhang You said.
After twitching twice, he snorted heavily and said, "Shiqi is about to give birth. Take good care of her and don't come again." Qu Gao bowed to Zhang You expressionlessly, turned around and walked out the door.
As soon as they walked out of the door, they saw Mrs. Zhang hiding in the corner with her arms stretched out. Mrs. Zhang grinned, stepped forward, took Qu Gao's arm, and the two of them walked out together.
Back in the courtyard, Mrs. Zhang leaned in Qu Gao's arms, with a happy smile on her face, and whispered: "Master, there is no need to be in trouble because of Shiqi. Shiqi is not a spoiled girl, and our child must be good."
.If my husband doesn’t like it here, we can go to the south of the Yangtze River. I heard that the spring scenery in southern Shanxi is as beautiful as an ink painting. The drizzle will not wet your clothes, and the willows will cling to you like a demon. Shiqi is willing to follow your husband, no matter where the world ends."
Yes, the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is extremely beautiful. If you can't stay in Xiangyang, you can go to the south of the Yangtze River. But everything is still undecided. Qu Gao thought for a while and said softly: "Shiqi, you go back to my house first, let me
Is it okay for my mother to take care of your delivery?" Zhang Shiqi raised his head and wanted to ask something, but hesitated and stopped. He smiled slightly and replied: "Okay!"
After sending Mrs. Zhang back to Qu Mansion, Qu Gao rushed to Changlefang without stopping. Before he could enter, he saw a doctor coming out of the door. Qu Gao was puzzled. Thinking of Zhu Yan's expression a few days ago, he stopped the doctor and asked.
The doctor was treating a woman. According to the doctor, she should have good looks. But when asked about her condition, the doctor refused to tell her anything. She was helpless and worried, so she had to rush upstairs immediately.
The doctor had just left and the door was not closed. As soon as Qu Gao rushed in, he saw Zhu Yan lying on the bed with a pale face. Chang Fuhai and a maid were watching beside him. Zhu Yan raised his head and saw Qu Gao and exclaimed loudly.
: "Uncle Chang, get him out quickly!"
Qu Gao was escorted out of the room by Chang Fuhai and asked hurriedly: "What's wrong with Ayan? Her face is so ugly?" Chang Fuhai muttered for a few times and replied: "I won't tell you, Nizi." Qu Gao asked.
After much hardship, Chang Fuhai finally told the truth.
It turned out that Zhu Yan had received news from General Zu Ti a few months ago. Zhang You and Shi Hu had been exchanging letters, and a letter captured from Zu Ti's army revealed that Zhang You had rebelled. Zhu Yan knew that,
If Zhang You surrenders to Shihu, Xiangyang will suffer a catastrophe, so he transfers his property to Changsha and leaves these matters to Chang Fuhai. But Zhu Yan plans to make the Qu family a noble family. This is an excellent opportunity.
!Since the barbarians wreaked havoc in the north, many nobles have moved their families southward, purchased properties in the south of the Yangtze River, and settled down. Zhu Yan rushed to Changsha in person. In addition to purchasing properties and shops in the name of the Qu family, he also carried out charitable deeds in the name of Qu Yanping.
, and invited famous people in Changsha to write biographies for the three generations of the Qu family, and the official documents at both ends were also arranged properly. If one day Xiangyang was not preserved, the Qu family could directly settle in Changsha as a noble family.
Changsha is very humid, and it rains continuously after autumn. Zhu Yan did not worry about others and did all these things herself. She was already weak and caught the wind and cold every time she came and went. Fortunately, everything was done, but when she returned to Xiangyang
On the way, there was a sudden storm on the river. The boat Zhu Yan was riding was overturned by the wind and waves. The wind and cold had not recovered, and she fell into the cold river water. When Chang Fuhai rescued her, she was already like this.
Listening to Chang Fuhai's words, Qu Gao felt worried at first, and then felt pain like a heartache. He never knew that Zhu Yan had done so many things for him. He only thought that Zhu Yan's painstaking efforts were all for the sake of his original love.
That sentence.
"Ayan wants to do some business in Xiangyang. If good luck comes, Ayan will set up her own business and become the head of a clan."
In less than a year since arriving in Xiangyang, Zhu Yan has grown her business bigger and bigger. Today, her industrial strength is no less than that of an ordinary noble clan. However, she has never established her own business, nor has she become the head of a clan.
Yan has always said that the name of the Qu family is for the convenience of doing business, and making the Qu family a noble family is also to reduce business taxes. However, the industries she has worked so hard to manage are all used to build the Qu family. With her mind, can she still divide the business?
Not clear about the interest relationship?
"Hey~" The door opened and the maid came out: "Miss, please come in."