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

Chapter 531

"Not only did I wet my pants, but I also hid in a mountain cave for half a month, relying on stealing and robbing to fill my stomach."

Song Shan'ao's first sentence directly stunned Song Wu.

But Song Shan'ao didn't seem to be ashamed, and continued: "When I participated in the second battle, I was still scared to wet my pants. I stabbed a seriously injured enemy soldier and killed him. I vomited all over the floor."

"Don't talk about the first and second times. Until the second year, I was still afraid to go to the battlefield."

Speaking of this, Song Shan'ao laughed and said slowly: "Do you think I am the only one like this? Your father and your uncles also looked like bears when they went to the battlefield for the first time. They vomited, cried, and trembled. None of them looked like human beings."

He looked at his only grandson, his face became serious, and he said solemnly: "But they are still heroes. They have paid their lives for this country."

Song Wu was completely stunned and stuttered: "But... .But father...he is the bravest among the three armies, he can fight one against a hundred!"

Song Shan'ao said calmly: "Zhou Yuan's words are right, no one is born a hero."

"Without a long period of tempering, without the forging of blood and fire, no one can become a hero."

"Child...I actually know how you performed in Shanhaiguan."

He looked at the swords in the niches on the wall and sighed: "Your performance is much better than mine at the beginning, and much better than your father and uncles."

"Don't doubt yourself, go and fight, every battle will let you gain new things, and eventually you will become a real warrior."

Song Wu couldn't describe his mood at the moment, he just felt sour in his nose and wanted to cry.

But he finally gritted his teeth and said, "I want to go to war, I want to go to the three borders... fight Mongolia..."

...

"Okay, okay, you should rest."

Zhao Jianjia patted the hand on his shoulder and said to Zhou Yuan, "You are the Duke after all, why do you have to serve others? If I feel uncomfortable, Ziyuan and Qingyuan will give me a massage."

Zhou Yuan continued to massage and chuckled, "What's wrong with serving the lady? This is what I should do. Let Ziyuan and the others rest. They have been busy all day."

Zhao Jianjia covered her mouth and laughed, "What about them? What can they do? Those chores are done by maids and servants. They just help me plant a kind of flower and pour tea."

Just washed my feet Ziyuan, who had brought the water, raised her head and said hurriedly, "Miss, we still have to manage the backyard. The other maids and servants are not as honest as us. If we don't supervise them, they will be lazy."

Zhao Jianjia said, "It's natural to rest after the work is done. Who can work all day long?"

Ziyuan put down the water and washed Zhao Jianjia's feet while saying, "There are many people in the mansion now, which is not the same as before. If there are no rules, those people will mess around."

"Mrs. Xiong said a few days ago that a servant stole things from her mansion and sold them, which made her very angry."

She talked about interesting stories in the backyard, but she just didn't talk to Zhou Yuan. It was obvious that she still blamed Zhou Yuan in her heart.

Zhao Jianjia winked at Zhou Yuan, indicating that you should handle this matter yourself.

Zhou Yuan had no choice but to wait for Ziyuan to help Zhao Jianjia to bed, and then he lowered his voice and said, "Did you tell Ziyuan?"

Zhao Jianjia said, "No, this is something you should do, it's not my turn to say."

Zhou Yuan said, "How about another day?"

"No!"

Zhao Jianjia pouted and said, "If you don't do this, I won't be able to sleep well, and you can't even think about getting on my bed, get off."

Zhou Yuan laughed dryly and said, "I've been busy recently..."

"Get off!"

Zhao Jianjia pouted, her eyes firm.

This time Zhou Yuan didn't dare to pretend anymore, and shivered and got off the bed. The weather in April was already much warmer.

He walked out of the room and suddenly saw a pair of shining eyes, glowing in the dark.

Zhou Yuan was startled and said quickly: "Why aren't you sleeping so late at night!"

Zi Yuan didn't say anything, but turned and walked into her own small room. She lived in the small room outside Zhao Jianjia's bedroom, so she could take care of her young lady at any time.

Zhou Yuan followed him in quietly, and just as he was about to close the door, he was pushed by Zi Yuan with both hands.

"Go out."

She whispered: "Qing Yuan's room is opposite."

Zhou Yuan saved her and whispered: "Don't make trouble Zi Yuan, the son-in-law is here to find you."

"I dare not."

Zi Yuan's voice was very low, but she felt wronged: "I don't have that blessing. Qing Yuan and Mo Xiang both have the son-in-law's jade pendant, and they are also the son-in-law's people. Zi Yuan has never been."

At the end, she choked up: "Anyway... Anyway, I am the one who is disliked. I am not as gentle, obedient, and considerate as Mo Xiang, nor as good as Qing Yuan.She is so tall and charming, and she can also use those coquettish tricks..."

"I am an ordinary person, I can't even coax people well, and I can't act like a spoiled child...ah! Let me go!"

Zhou Yuan has already picked her up and put her on the bed. He held her hand and chuckled, "Have you complained enough? Have you felt relieved?"

Zi Yuan looked at him, but lowered her head and said, "Not yet..."

Zhou Yuan said, "There is plenty of time. Tonight, I will listen to you and let you tell me all your grievances."

He hugged Zi Yuan in his arms, pulled the quilt over, and the two of them nestled in it.

Zi Yuan cried "wow", feeling very aggrieved, but she didn't dare to complain.

Zhou Yuan blocked her mouth until the girl was extremely flustered and weak all over, and then he stopped.

He whispered, "My son-in-law loves you, so he kept you until the end, but you are aggrieved. "

Zi Yuan said in a voice as soft as a mosquito, "That... Qing Yuan is so annoying, she always shows off..."

"What is she showing off?"

"She said that my uncle tied her up... Anyway, she said some embarrassing things, I was so angry..."

Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing, kissed her forehead lightly, and whispered: "My uncle has never kissed her forehead."

Zi Yuan smiled subconsciously, then lowered her head and leaned carefully in Zhou Yuan's arms.

She had two dimples on her face, and whispered: "My uncle... I also... I want a gift..."

Zhou Yuan said: "It has been prepared for you. It is not a jade pendant, but the most special one."

"Your uncle started to study at the age of four. Since then, he has had a brush, which has accompanied me through countless years."

"It records my wisdom and past. My uncle gives it to you. This is a gift that cannot be found in the world. "

Zi Yuan held Zhou Yuan's hand, and was obviously very excited. She hummed softly: "Then, then Qing Yuan dare not show off... Uncle... I..."

"I don't know how to do it... But I... asked Qing Yuan to learn..."

She huddled into the quilt and put her head down.

Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes. He knew that tonight would be a long night.

And the reason why this night was long was that when it was almost dark, Jianjia's cry came from the inner room.

Qing Yuan was the first to rush over, and then a surprised voice came out: "Uncle! Quick! Quick! The young lady is about to give birth!"

Zhou Yuan sat up and got up quickly, shouting: "Where is the midwife? Call her over quickly. "

As early as half a month ago, two midwives had already moved into the house, and the eldest sister's concern for Jianjia has always been in these details.

She seemed to really want to save everything.

Of course, Zhou Yuan was not in the mood to think about those things, he only cared about Jianjia's situation.

But in this matter, everything seemed to be going well.

After about two hours of waiting, a cry rang through the house.

"Duke! Congratulations! Madam has given birth to a daughter!"

"Mother and daughter are safe, and everything is going well!"

Zhou Yuan let out a long breath, looked at the bright sunshine, and couldn't help laughing.

The birth of life gave him endless happiness and confidence.