After being exiled, I led my whole family to rebel.

Chapter 278 Zhou Houfang’s Determination
At Xu Meixiao's age, she didn't understand what a hostage was.

She just thought her mother was taking her to play in Qianzhou.

But in fact it was Miao who took her on a tour.

The natives of Qianzhou treated them very politely at first, but they did not restrict their personal freedom very much, and they could still go to most places. Later, as tea trees were planted and fruit trees blossomed and bore fruit, the natives became more and more enthusiastic towards their mother and son.

Miao took her with her, wrapped in a turban, and ran across the mountains and plains.

She took a bunch of native children to dig out bird's nests, plant trees, and go fishing in the river. I don't know how happy she was!
This is simply much happier than the days in Bianjing City before!
The little Xu Meixiao may not know that there is an idiom in later generations called "I don't want to miss Shu".

Xu Zhenying looked at Xu Meixiao. This child seemed to be more cheerful and confident than before. She knew that the brothers in Qianzhou treated her and Miao very well.

Not to mention that the Qianzhou chieftains were willing to let Miao and Mei Xiao go home early, and even built a stone sculpture for Miao to symbolize the friendship between the two parties.

All of this made Miao more confident and more generous when she returned.

The two sisters arrived at the city gate chatting and laughing. Xu Zhenying hugged Xu Meixiao and got out of the carriage. She seemed to be shocked when she saw the people all over the city wall.

As a future time traveler, Xu Zhenying was so embarrassed that her toes were scratching the ground at this moment.

Xu Zhenying had no choice but to wave to everyone from a distance, and then got into Miao's carriage.

The most commendable thing is the confident look on their faces.

Next to him, Ming Xiaoshuang stopped him and said, "City Lord, why don't you go back to the carriage? The people will be even more excited when you show up!"

"City Lord, your clothes are too thin, be careful of catching a cold!"

They really didn't expect that the people in Jinzhou Prefecture were so enthusiastic. Look at these guys, all of them are eloquent and eloquent. They really didn't come empty-handed. They were either bacon, ham, wild fruits, or It's a bunch of wild flowers.

"It's good if mother doesn't blame me. I promise you, something like this will never happen again. Now that our family is reunited, it is a great joy. Let's set up two tables tonight and have a lot of fun!"

Now the whole family is tied to a boat, and no matter what he does, he can't change the outcome.

Representatives of Xx village welcomed the city lord home.

Whether the road ahead will be mountains of swords, mountains of blood, or seas of glory and wealth, Xu Huiming has no way of looking back.

There are even some such things as city lords for eternity.

Only Qi Er, Zhao Qiaonian and Mr. Lin on one side, who had never been to Jinzhou Mansion, could not hide the look of shock on their faces.

The crowd burst into laughter.

They didn't seem to be afraid that Xu Zhenying would dislike their things. Instead, they rushed forward one by one like offering treasures.

"Everyone, go back! Do whatever you have to do! I have accepted everyone's wishes, but we have rules and we cannot take anything from you, not just me, but everyone from me on down!"

Before they could react, they heard thousands of people on the city wall shouting in unison: "Long live the City Lord! Long live the City Lord!"

Miao held her hand affectionately and greeted her.

Seeing that the situation was somewhat out of control, Ming Xiaoshuang could only quickly send soldiers to surround Xu Zhenying.

Sounds gathered from all directions, like a wave, reverberating throughout the mountains and fields, forming a deafening force.

Xu Huiming could only sit on one side, looking at Xu Zhenying, who was no longer as elegant as before. He seemed to be unable to find anything else to do except laugh.

Xu Huiming, on the other hand, seemed a little unsure of how to face her.

Sensing Miao's change, Xu Zhenying was also happy for her.

"City Lord, you are finally back!"

The dark heads, the unfamiliar faces, and Qian Zhenniang's and others' faces were full of excitement.

Not to mention the city walls, there were countless people standing even at the city gate.

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Miao didn't care, shook her head and said: "Why bother? Although I can't see you and your elder brother, Meizi and I are really in the sky in Qianzhou. The chieftains treat me like a sitting duck. Guest, I am helping them with their business again. When I see their lives improving little by little, the sense of accomplishment is really unparalleled. Zhenying, I feel that my life is much happier than before in Bianjing City! That’s right, I have realized the value of my life! Even if I die in the future, the people of Qianzhou will remember me!”

When Xu Huiming left, they were just guests temporarily staying in Lan County, but not long after they came back, Xu Zhenying became a blockbuster, occupying six cities in a row and becoming a true hegemon in the southwest.

The people of Jinzhou Prefecture have light in their eyes!

As the crowd grew larger and larger, Qian Zhenniang could only ask the officials to maintain order immediately. Everyone happily pushed and pushed forward and tried to stuff their things into Xu Zhenying's car.

That is the look that can only be revealed after material abundance.

Xu Huiming had just accepted the fact that his sister was a rebel with no future, and then discovered that she actually had the possibility of becoming the world leader.

For example, welcome the city lord home.

Ming Xiaoshuang smiled and explained to the bewildered trio: "It was always rumored that our city lord has three heads and six arms, loves to drink the blood of little children, and also likes to plunder women from good families."

"Mother, you have worked hard this year." Xu Zhenying still felt guilty for Miao.

"City Lord, have you eaten? Take the bacon cured in our village and have it cooked. It's delicious!"

Women can never be trapped in a corner of the backyard. Only by increasing their knowledge can they truly broaden their minds.

As soon as Xu Zhenying entered the city, the enthusiasm of the people became even higher.

For several miles from the city gate to the entrance of the government office, there are houses on both sides. Some people stood on the roadside, and some leaned on the railings to look at it. The people on the second floor were very enthusiastic and threw themselves at Xu Zhenying's carriage from a distance. Bring flowers and handkerchiefs.

Xu Zhenying saw the messy inscriptions.

What's more, someone even displayed a banner.

Xu Zhenying looked at the black head and tried to dissuade everyone with a smile: "Everyone, what's so good about me, Xu Zhenying? If you look at it, I will grow three heads and six arms!"

Xu Zhenying's carport has been "tick-tick", like rain.

When the window was opened, more than a dozen flowers fell into Xu Zhenying's arms.

Mr. Lin insisted on feeling the folk customs and sentiments of Jinzhou Mansion, so he got off his horse early and walked through Jinzhou Mansion on his legs. Seeing this lively scene, Mr. Lin smiled with wrinkles all over his face, stroking his beard and said: " The city lord's return to the city today is almost the same as the grand champion parade in Bianjing City. If I can see such a scene in my life, I will die without regrets!"

Ming Xiaoshuang smiled and said: "Mr. Lin, don't talk about whether you will die or not. The city lord still needs you!"

Ming Xiaoshuang has been studying with Mr. Lin this month, so the two of them have become both teachers and friends.

"Yes, yes, you are right. As the city lord said, we still have to fight hard in our lifetime!"

Although Ming Xiaoshuang smiled at Mr. Lin, he turned around with a dark face and said to Qian Zhenniang: "Zhenniang, don't engage in this battle next time. The city lord doesn't like to sing praises, and the city lord Things are different now. What if there are assassins or people with evil intentions among the people? "

Qian Zhenniang also knew that the things that greeted Xu Zhenying today were a bit out of control, so she responded to Ming Xiaoshuang's rebuke with sincerity, "Brother Ming, I understand. This time, we did not keep the confidentiality work well, and the city lord left Jinzhou." I have been in the palace for too long, and the people are looking forward to seeing her. I have neglected the safety of the city lord for a while. "

Mo Jinchun, who was on one side, also said after hearing this: "Yes, the city lord's personal guards need to be screened again. Six people are not enough now. They must be increased to at least fifty."

Thinking of Xu Zhenying's temperament, several people looked embarrassed.

The most annoying thing for Xu Zhenying is having a group of people behind him.

Mo Jinchun sighed: "There is no way, we can only add some secret guards behind the city lord's back, and try not to let the city lord notice it. Now that the city lord is in charge of eight states by himself, and he is about to be crowned king, we must consider the city lord's safety. "While Xu Zhenying's motorcade was slowly entering the city, Zhou Houfang, who was staying at the gate of the government office to receive them, was entangled.

The visitor was the eldest son of the Chang family, named Chang Ze, her fiancée who already had a third aunt before marrying.

Ever since Zhou Houfang told her family that she had falsely defected to Xu Zhenying, her marriage has been delayed like this. Anyway, she was doing well with Xu Zhenying, so she was naturally not in a hurry.

But how did Chang Ze find her?

Chang Ze seemed to have deliberately squatted with her at the door of the government office. As soon as Zhou Houfang went out, she bumped into him.

He bowed his hands to her and saluted. He looked like a handsome young man, but his eyes were sentimental, which made Zhou Houfang unhappy.

What's more, he said to her as soon as he came up: "Miss Zhou, logically speaking, you and I should not meet in private as an unmarried couple. It's just that my mother recently put your marriage on the agenda, and she personally visited your mother's house. But unfortunately, Mrs. Zhou is not at home. I thought that since you and I are going to get married, there are some things we should talk about in advance."

Zhou Houfang was shocked. Mrs. Chang was looking for her mother again and again?

What is she going to do?
My mother usually never leaves home, so how could she not be at home.

Is it possible that mother is deliberately avoiding the Chang family?

Zhou Houfang's heart was beating fast, but she was a little confused, "When Mrs. Chang came to visit, my mother made it clear to your family. Now that the heads of both families are in prison, the marriage has been postponed for the time being, and Mrs. Chang also agreed. . Now is this... going to be put on the agenda again? "

Chang Ze was not at all wary of Zhou Houfang's words. Instead, he explained the ins and outs of the matter like a bamboo tube pouring beans, "It was originally like this, but my mother felt that my father's matter was far away. You and I are getting older. If it is a marriage, If we delay any longer, it will inevitably lead to gossip among other high-ranking dignitaries in Jinzhou Prefecture."

Zhou Houfang sneered in her heart.

There are no high-ranking dignitaries in Jinzhou Prefecture.

Nowadays, most of the powerful families in Jinzhou Prefecture have been cleared away by Xu Zhenying. The wealthy people either bow their heads or actively follow Xu Zhenying's transformation. Who will remember the noble families in Jinzhou Prefecture in the past?

Not to mention her age and fear of being laughed at, she actually thought that Mrs. Chang was also a master of multi-betting. When Xu Zhenying occupied Jinzhou Prefecture, she looked down on him and felt that he was a rebel and would be purged by the court sooner or later. Pay, so I dare not have any contact with her, Zhou Houfang.

Now that Xu Zhenying had conquered the city in one fell swoop and occupied six cities, Mrs. Chang was probably feeling very tormented. She was worried about her husband who was in prison, and she was also afraid of not catching up with the city lord's ship.

Zhou Houfang didn't say anything, but Chang Ze said a lot: "The marriage is coming soon, so I'm here to say a few words to you. I have a cousin, as you know, who is the most gentle and lovely, weak-tempered, and helpless. Depend on."

Zhou Houfang was stunned for a moment, and then the corners of her brows and eyes were filled with a chill.

Helpless?

She relies on the eldest son of the Chang family and completely occupies her fiancé's heart, leaving her helpless?

"She has been worried all day long, fearing that there would be some misunderstanding about her and that she would not be able to accommodate her after entering the house. She has been so anxious that she fell ill in the past two days. Today I want to tell you that Mrs. Zhou is a beautiful woman who is beautiful and smart. She is a daughter of Jinzhou Mansion. A well-known virtuous person shouldn't be so difficult for a concubine, right?"

At this moment, Zhou Houfang wanted to laugh.

She had known that Chang Ze was not a good husband, but she didn't expect that he would become so infatuated.

For the sake of a concubine, he went to his fiancée, without caring about the faces of the two of them, and only focused on interceding for the concubine.

It felt like walking on the road and being slapped by a stranger for no reason, until she was dizzy and breathless.

Zhou Houfang felt that she had never suffered such a shame and humiliation in her life!
By Xu Zhenying's side, even though she was exhausted physically and mentally, even though she was faced with many difficulties, and even though she was too busy to touch the ground, her heart did not feel as cold as at this moment.

One can imagine what kind of life Zhou Houfang would be living now if Xu Zhenying had not occupied Jinzhou Mansion and she had married Chang Ze early.

Looking at Mr. Chang Dalang, whose eyes were full of expectation, Zhou Houfang clenched his fists and then let go.

Although her voice was cold, there was a habitual faint smile on her face, "Speaking of which, Mr. Chang Dalang is really passionate about his cousin, which is really touching. Although I am here for the sake of outsiders, I I have already succumbed to being a thief, and my reputation has long been damaged. In fact, I am no longer worthy of you, young master..."

Chang Ze was shocked, but he saw Zhou Houfang's face was serious, and it didn't look like he was faking it. He had really forgotten what his mother had said before about the daughter of the Zhou family being full of schemes.

Zhou Houfang continued: "I think since the young master also loves his cousin deeply, and the cousin sounds really pitiful, why don't the young master go and beg Mrs. Chang, and say that my reputation will be tarnished by being a thief, so how about finding a way to cancel the marriage?" In this way, I can be regarded as fulfilling the needs of the young master and my cousin, isn’t it the best of both worlds?”

Seeing Zhou Houfang sincerely consider them, Chang Ze felt guilty for a moment, "Mrs. Zhou, don't be angry. You are the wife chosen by your parents. Even if I don't like you, I will give you the honor you deserve." , you really don’t have to belittle yourself.”

Zhou Houfang turned pale with anger. If she hadn't practiced beside Xu Zhenying for a long time, she really wouldn't be able to maintain her good demeanor.

How did your parents fall in love with such an idiot in the first place?
She, Zhou Houfang, was so arrogant about her talent that she almost fell into the hands of such a self-righteous fool in her life!
But after all, her parents didn't say anything, and Zhou Houfang didn't dare to do anything too extreme. Now she looked at him sideways and vertically, and felt that Chang Ze was disgusting, and she didn't want to say another word to him.

She was really afraid that if she said one more word, she would be cold-faced.

"Mr. Chang, my father and mother make the final decision on marriage matters. It doesn't matter what the two of us have said. No matter what, I still listen to my mother. Now the city lord is about to enter the city, so I would like to ask Mr. Chang to leave as soon as possible. ”

The words "The city lord is about to enter the city" really made Chang Ze's expression change.

People in Jinzhou Mansion must not lower their heads when they see Xu Zhenying, especially those with sensitive status, and they cannot hang around Xu Zhenying.

What if Xu Zhenying is reminded that there are still a few former Zhou Dynasty officials in the prison who have not been dealt with?
Chang Ze was so frightened that after saying "sorry" several times, he seemed to be running away.

Zhou Houfang stared at the man's back and took a sip.

Sure enough, soon there was a loud roar of people on the main road. Zhou Houfang immediately knew that it was Xu Zhenying and the others who were back. Her face lit up with joy and she said to the people behind her: "Quick, quick, check again. Check the side of the government office again." Have the corners been cleaned? Are the tables, benches, and seats set up? When the city lord comes back, he must discuss matters first and put all the materials -"

"Xiao Zhao, Xiao Zhang, follow me to pick up the city lord!"

Zhou Houfang led a group of people to greet him.

She saw a beaming team, with many unfamiliar faces among them. They should be people who had made a contribution this time or were newly recruited.

Walking side by side with Qian Zhenniang, the two of them behaved intimately and the girl who kept talking was probably the legendary Xu Zhenying's first secretary, Feng'er, who was as famous as Xu Yinxi.

The old man who was accompanied by Ming Xiaoshuang at the front was thin. Although he was wearing coarse linen clothes, his every move had a strong character. His eyes looked everywhere from time to time. He should be Mr. Lin, a great literary figure who came to join him two months ago.

But the four people accompanying Xu Zhenying, except for the one named Pang Xiaohua, were in the same group for the previous interview, and the other three were all strangers.

But as a close minister around Xu Zhenying, Zhou Houfang is naturally sharp and clear-sighted.

Xu Zhenying recruited four new secretaries, and Zhou Houfang had already heard about the work of a total of five secretaries with her.

Zhou Houfang is not like Qian Zhenniang.

Qian Zhenniang was really valued by Xu Zhenying, so when someone new took her place, Qian Zhenniang could behave so calmly and even be happy that someone would take over her position.

But Zhou Houfang is different.

No matter how hard and tired she is, she hopes to monopolize Xu Zhenying's favor.

Of course, this is not considered pampering.

But Zhou Houfang knew that she had just joined the Xu family's government affairs team not long ago, and the time she had spent with Xu Zhenying was the shortest, not even as good as their four newly arrived secretaries. After all, these four secretaries were closely following the city lord when they were in Xingyuan Mansion.

Not to mention that these four people, including officials, doctors from medical schools, and military majors, all defected to the city lord earlier than she, Zhou Houfang.

In terms of qualifications, she, Zhou Houfang, may not be as good as them.

Therefore, Zhou Houfang has a strong sense of crisis.

If you can’t compete with them in terms of qualifications, then at least you’re more capable than them!