Mu Huagui

Chapter 178 Congee Shed
This is Chen Jiao'er's fifth new year after her rebirth, thinking of everything she has done in the past five years, she can't help but raise the corners of her lips slightly.I really didn't expect that I would have such a day, with a warm home, with people who love each other, and enjoy family happiness to the fullest.

It's just that there is still a shadow, Lin Zhicong is like a cancer, if it is not cured, her happiness will not be so complete after all.But Lin Zhicong's whereabouts were still not found out, Chen Jiao'er asked Lu Huo'er to prepare for the Chinese New Year and the wedding first, and let the rest go.

It stands to reason that King Xianjun is dead, and their family will never have a chance to make a comeback. She also married Zhou Minghua as she wished.It is not a very rational behavior to blackmail her with Lin Zhicong at this time.

Sure enough, the queen and the concubines of the harem took out their own money and set up a porridge shed inside and outside the city.As for the East Prince's Mansion, two porridge sheds were opened next to each other.After hearing the movement, they all started to set up a shed to give porridge.The victims had porridge to receive every day, and they had the hope of surviving, and their mood was much more peaceful.

Zhou Mingyuan reported the latest situation to the emperor, and finally said, "I have already dealt with those who spread the rumors in secret. I have also sent spies down, and as soon as they hear rumors again, they will be arrested secretly."

"It's been a hard time. It's the first New Year's Day of the joint pro-government. Everyone should have a good cup of tea and a drink, but they didn't expect to encounter such a year. The source of this matter must be investigated, and it has been found. , no matter who it is..." Emperor Tianqi narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a frightening light.

Zhou Mingyuan took the order, he was well aware of the emperor's depression.After finally snatching back the rights that belonged to him from the hands of King Xianjun, but people spread rumors, the world is in catastrophe, and evildoers are in power.The emperor has only been in power for a short time, so he knows exactly who this monster refers to.

Chen Jiao'er looked at the heavy snowfall outside, it has been falling for a day and a night, if it continues like this, how many houses will be crushed.How many will be homeless, freeze to death and starve to death.

After negotiating with Lu Huo'er to come forward, Shopkeeper Qi sent some cold clothes out in the name of the firm, so that at least the elderly and children could survive this winter.

When Zhou Mingyuan heard this, he applauded. He was out every day and knew the seriousness of the situation.If the snow keeps falling like this, many people will freeze to death this year.

"You don't allow me to go out, what's wrong with the porridge, I can only listen to Zhang's mother's reply, and always want to see it with my own eyes." Chen Jiao'er leaned in his arms, her eyelids were twitching recently, and she felt uneasy. a feeling of.She didn't know if something would happen, so she always wanted to go out to see if there was any omission.

I also specially invited Su's mother to ask about it. She knew that Cherry was about to give birth, she was very healthy, and it looked like a boy.Seeing Mother Su smiling like a child, Chen Jiao'er also felt very happy.

"It's not forbidden, it's too cold outside, I don't want you to go out and suffer from the cold, don't you worry about having mother Zhang?" Zhou Mingyuan hugged her from behind, and said, "Lei Shanhu came to me and said he wanted to marry your big maid Licorice."

Chen Jiao'er pursed her lips and smiled, she just casually revealed that she was choosing a husband's family for Licorice, so he couldn't sit still, what is it if it's not love. "Then how did you come back?"

"Of course I have to report to the concubine Shizi, you are the master." When Chen Jiao'er entered the mansion on the first day of junior high school, she did not have a strong natal family to rely on, and she was afraid that she would be bullied.She has always given her face in front of servants.Anyone who showed any disrespect to the concubine would say that she was upset and sent to Zhuangzi arbitrarily, and was not allowed to return to the mansion.

Those who can stay in the palace are not human beings. Seeing that the eldest son protects her in every possible way, and then has the support of the prince and concubine, this gradually builds up his prestige.When the concubine handed over the housekeeper's key to the concubine, everyone would naturally know who is in charge now, and no one would dare to be slighted.

"It's fine as long as you agree. He is free. Naturally, I won't let them be wronged. Licorice is a court lady bestowed on me by the Empress Dowager. She is not a real servant. Find someone to release her in advance." That's it." If the maids are always in the palace, it is rare for them to leave the palace in advance, and they are usually released for the elderly when they are old and have the grace of the master.

Although there is no contract of prostitution for ordinary slaves, but to leave a name in the palace, you can only be a servant who serves others.After removing the name and putting it back into the free body, it is just like an ordinary person.

"Okay, I know you'll think so, I've already done it for her, and I'll ask Lei Shanhu to invite someone to propose a marriage later." Zhou Mingyuan's hand slowly came up from his waist somewhat dishonestly.

Chen Jiao'er knocked off his hand, "It's not a good year, you should send someone to take care of Prince Pingjun's family."

"He, it's not that I look down on him, but he's just a coward. Ever since he betrayed his father to survive and the whole family moved to a smaller mansion, he just doesn't leave the house, just like a little daughter-in-law."

After the death of King Xianjun, in order to quickly stabilize the capital, except for a few culprits, everyone else was deceived by him and did not pursue it.

In Zhou Minghua's family, except for King Xianjun, everyone else is living well.Of course, Princess Xianjun committed suicide on the day King Xianjun died.

All the concubine sons of the king of Xianjun were degraded to common people by the emperor when they were old, and they shared some money and went out to live.Those who are underage will be temporarily raised by Zhou Minghua, and when they grow up, they will share some money and go out to live alone.Chen Qihong's son was picked up by Chen Zining under Zhou Mingyuan's arrangement.

"Xiao Yuexian is still following Zhou Minghua." If my memory is correct, they should have sent this person in to find out the situation.

"I could have picked her up, but she said herself that Prince Ping was good to her, and if she wanted to stay, it's up to her." Zhou Mingyuan didn't expect that the actor would have some affection, and even thinking about Zhou Minghua, he would also make a fuss. I didn't want to make a fuss, so I agreed.

"That day the emperor could have left the city, why did he come out of the city with my father to save me." This was a question that Chen Jiaoer couldn't figure out all the time, but at that time, naturally, she couldn't ask it.

"The king of Xian County is about to make a move, and the emperor is just planning. How can he reveal the true colors of these people when he does not go out of the city. What he wants is someone who can create a great cause with him, not someone who is volatile and unstable." Of course these It was also Zhou Mingyuan's guess after the fact. According to his understanding of the emperor, he guessed it almost exactly.

"He's not afraid of the last..." After all, if Chang Zai Xian and Lu Huo'er hadn't supported him back then, he might have faced a tough battle.

"There should be other cards, but it's not a last resort..." Zhou Mingyuan never said these words to anyone. This was the first time he mentioned it, and it should be the last time.It's hard for anyone to think that their best friend has reservations about them.But who made this man the emperor?

Chen Jiao'er was a little shocked, but also a little relieved, she nodded knowingly, and didn't dare to ask any more questions.

The next day, Zhusheng was sent to pick up Chen Jiao'er, and said that it was the son of the son, to inspect the porridge sheds of various families, and asked the concubine if he would go with him.

Chen Jiao'er was naturally willing, happily changed her clothes, greeted the princess, and rode on the horse.Zhu Sheng looked at the carriage behind and said, "Concubine Shi Zi, this..."

"It's snowy and slippery outside, ride faster, don't bother, hurry up and keep up." Riding a horse was taught by Zhou Mingyuan several times before he learned it.It's so easy to have a chance, how can you not try it.

Seeing Chen Jiao'er coming on horseback, Zhou Mingyuan helped her down helplessly, "It's such a cold day, why don't you take a carriage."

Chen Jiao'er just smiled, they were going to inspect the porridge shed, a light car would be best.Zhou Mingyuan put her on the horse with his arms around him. As expected, he only took four or five officials with him, and went to the porridge shed in the city first.

When they arrived at the place, Zhou Mingyuan asked them to look at the distribution situation in the porridge shed, the quality and quantity of rice grains, and the most important thing was the consistency of porridge.

The porridge sheds of each family closely surround the porridge sheds built by the government, lined up from large to small.Zhou Mingyuan handed the horse to Zhusheng, led Chen Jiao'er, pointed to a large shed with a dome and said, "That's our porridge shed, go and have a look."

Chen Jiao'er nodded, before she got any closer, she saw Zhang's mother coming out to greet them, and said after saluting to the two of them, "You two ancestors, it's freezing outside, why are you here?"

"We're just here to take a look. It's good that you don't disturb your work." Chen Jiao'er really asked Zhang's mother to salute, and helped her up in less than half.

The servants next to him couldn't help being envious when they saw the concubine Shi Zi go to help Zhang's mother in person.After Zhang's mother finished speaking, they all gathered around to salute.Chen Jiao'er said a few words about everyone's hard work, and took out her purse for Zhang's mother to reward.

It was not the first time for Zhou Mingyuan to come here. He took Chen Jiao'er to look around, and Zhang's mother stood aside respectfully and added a few words from time to time.

Seeing that the porridge in the pot was about to be cooked, the line outside had already lined up.Chen Jiao'er didn't want to hinder them from doing things, so she shook Zhou Mingyuan's hand and backed away.I went outside to look casually, but saw that the sky had changed drastically. The sky that had been staring at me for a while was suddenly covered by dark clouds, and it looked like it was going to snow again.

Unexpectedly, the dark clouds overwhelmed the top and the snow did not fall for a long time, but the sky suddenly turned red. It was light at first, and then almost turned blood red, causing many people to exclaim.After a quarter of an hour, mung bean-sized hailstones began to hit the ground.

The two had no choice but to go back to the porridge shed and wait for the hail to pass.Chen Jiao'er noticed that the faces of the servants were a little bad, and some of them were even pale, so she beckoned them to come forward and answer.

Da Mao, a small man, is only in his teens this year, and he is a handyman transferred from the mansion.Her legs were trembling and she stepped forward, mechanically shaking her head and saying, "Concubine Hui Shizi, the little one is not afraid, it's...it's..."

"It's okay, you can rest assured that no one will blame you." Perhaps the gentle voice of the concubine Shizi played a role, Da Mao mustered up his courage and said, "There are several homeless people singing these days, the sky is red, The evildoer is in power, the country..."

"What did you say, say it again." Zhou Mingyuan didn't take it seriously at first, but when he heard this, his eyes suddenly widened and he raised his voice.

Da Mao was so frightened that he couldn't speak anymore, he stammered for a long time, but the steward stepped forward and said, "Master Hui Shi, it's just the nonsense of a few tramps..."

"I just ask what the lyrics are." Zhou Mingyuan's staring eyes really frightened many people, and the steward was also frightened so that his heart beat violently. .”

"Do you still remember the looks of those homeless men?"

"This..." The steward looked at the face of the elder son, gritted his teeth and said, "Do your best."

"Anyone who has seen those people, look for them immediately. Don't startle the snake, let Zhusheng deal with it." Zhou Mingyuan ordered.

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