From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 533

Night falls, spring breeze blows gently.

The drizzle falls, like silk, frost and fog.

Qu Ling put down her chopsticks first, raised her eyebrows and said, "Let's go to the study after dinner. My husband may have to go south, and I have something to say."

Ningyue nodded and said, "Yes, I also want to say something."

The sudden meeting made Zhou Yuan a little confused, but also a little curious.

Now that Mo Yunzhai has been reopened, Qu Ling should be very busy. She can just say it directly about public opinion.

Zhao Jianjia patted his hand, as if she already knew the inside story.

Arriving at the study, Ningyue spoke first: "Husband, my mother and I have agreed to go to Xuanfu."

"We haven't seen our father for more than a year since the winter of the year before last. He is the governor of Xuanfu. He holds an important position and guards the national defense. He can't leave easily, so we have to go north."

This request is reasonable. Besides, Ningyue is married, so she should go north to see Xue Changyue.

Zhou Yuan said: "I will prepare some gifts, you can take them with you."

"I will ask Liu Fang to send a team of soldiers to see you off to avoid any accidents."

Ningyue would naturally not refuse this. She nodded with a red face and whispered: "We will stay there for more than ten days and then come back."

Zhou Yuan couldn't help but touch her head and smiled: "You decide this yourself, don't have other pressures."

Ningyue said "um" softly and laughed.

Qu Ling said, "It's my turn now. I'll talk about the affairs of the mansion's backyard."

She spoke very quickly, obviously having made up her mind long ago. She smiled and said, "I have discussed it with Sister Jianjia. There are many people in the mansion now, and it is the third house. If we get along for a long time, there will inevitably be disputes, especially the servants will gradually compete with each other."

"In order to eliminate such hidden dangers and for the long-term harmony and development of the family, starting from tomorrow, I will be in charge of the family's property."

"Including but not limited to gold, silver, jade, silk, house deeds, land and business, except for the dowry of Sister Jianjia and Sister Ningyue, except for personal belongings and property, all financial matters will come to me."

"I am responsible for the monthly expenses of the mansion, including but not limited to living, servants' salaries, business dealings and interpersonal relationships."

"Everything will be uniformly allocated, maintaining the principle of fairness and openness, and making money in harmony."

"At the same time, I I will also use the money in the mansion to do business, so I will definitely make money, and this will be a long-term business."

Zhou Yuan was confused and couldn't help saying, "I understand, you want to be the housewife."

Qu Ling rolled her eyes and said, "What does it mean to be the housewife? It means everyone should do their own job. I have been doing business for so many years and I am most suitable for doing these things."

"Half a month ago, I discussed it with Sister Jianjia and Ningyue, and they all supported me."

"Husband, you won't not support it, right?"

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, "You three have decided, of course I have nothing to say, and you are really good at business."

Qu Ling clapped her hands and couldn't help laughing, "Okay! It's decided!"

What she feared most was that she would have to take care of her husband and children after getting married, which was too boring. Fortunately, her husband was generous and didn't care whether she showed up in public or not, so she could continue to do what she wanted to do, which was really great.

Thinking of this, Qu Ling pretended to be shy and said, "My dear husband, please come to my place tonight. My wife and Mo Xiang have prepared new games and will serve you well."

Damn, the way she called herself "my wife" was really pretentious, and her acting was not natural at all.

But Zhou Yuan still decided to go and see what she had prepared.

Zhao Jianjia smiled and said, "My dear husband, we have discussed it. From now on, I will be responsible for the rules and etiquette, family style system and the appointment and dismissal of people in the mansion."

"Who can stay, who must go, what can be done and what cannot be done, these are all decided by me."

"Sister Qu Ling has the final say in terms of money. She has the ability and we all trust her."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said, "What about Ningyue?"

Ningyue chuckled and said, "I don't care about anything. Although Sister Qu Ling and Sister Jianjia are willing to give me some things, I don't want to Yes."

"Brother, you know that I am not good at handling those chores, and I am not decisive in doing things. I am not suitable for holding these powers."

"I will learn medicine and cooking skills, and take good care of my sisters and brother."

Zhou Yuan held her hand and chuckled: "Are you so unconfident about yourself?"

Ningyue smiled and lowered her head: "Because those things are really annoying, I don't want to worry about them, so I have to trouble my sisters."

"I know myself, I am more suitable for doing simple things, I will do myself well firstWell. "

Zhou Yuan nodded slowly.

Knowing oneself, daring to admit and face it, this is actually a kind of courage.

Zhou Yuan admired Ningyue's frankness.

...

The short meeting passed quickly, and Zhou Yuan went to Qu Ling's yard and witnessed the game they carefully prepared.

For this, Zhou Yuan almost went crazy and couldn't help shouting: "Mo Xiang, you are crazy, who asked you to wear this!"

"It's the lady... She said that the son-in-law likes Taoist nuns..."

"Bullshit, Qu Ling, explain it to me clearly, what are you doing!"

Qu Ling chuckled and said: "Mo Xiang, don't you see what the son-in-law means? He asked you to take off your clothes. "

"Nonsense!"

Zhou Yuan was half-hearted and was harmed by the two girls.

So much so that when Song Wu came to his door the next day, he was still sleepy.

"What's wrong with you so early in the morning? Disturbing people's sweet dreams. "

Zhou Yuan was not polite to Song Wu.

Song Wu scratched his head and said with a silly smile: "General Jie, I came to say goodbye to you."

"Farewell?"

Zhou Yuan asked in confusion: "Where are you going?"

Song Wu sighed, straightened his chest, and said: "To Sanbian, I want to fight the Mongols and gain some experience."

Zhou Yuan looked him over before saying: "Did your grandfather ask you to go?"

Song Wu said: "I want to go by myself, and my grandfather agreed. General Jie... I... You know, I am too weak now, I should..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhou Yuan pressed his shoulder and said in a deep voice: "It is important for people to know themselves. Only with the courage to know themselves can they have the confidence to face the future, become stronger, and do what they want to do."

"Don't think too much, just be yourself, and you will succeed."

Song Wu took a deep breath and said loudly: "Yes! I obey your order! "

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, "Go, go and experience the power of the Mongolian barbarians and see what you can learn!"

"Yes!"

Song Wu waved his hand, got on his horse, and turned back and said, "By the way, Marshal Jie, my grandfather wants to see you, and he prepared lunch."

Looking at his back, Zhou Yuan frowned.

Song Shan'ao invited me to dinner? What does this mean?

This old man is the pillar of the Great Jin Dynasty, the real general of the army. If anyone in the Great Jin Dynasty can be Zhou Yuan's boss, then except for the empress, perhaps only this old man is qualified.

And the key is that he has not asked about the affairs of the court for many years, and his identity is very sensitive, and he looks like he is going to be his successor...

He invited me at this time... It won't be a Hongmen Banquet...