In Yu Street, Xiuwen Lane, Zhao Hong's eyes lingered on the words "Zhou Ji Gold and Silver Shop" on the street.
Located in the middle of Lin'an City's Royal Street, this is a bustling commercial center with hundreds of gold and silver shops lined up in sequence, a dazzling array of items that attract people's attention.
Being able to own a shop in the bustling center of Yujie, where every inch of land is precious, his father-in-law and mother-in-law seem to be really wealthy and wealthy.
As a prince, he has power, and his father-in-law is a rich man, so he has no shortage of money. If things like Shi Miyuan hadn't happened, he would have reached the pinnacle of his life this time.
Unfortunately, nine out of ten people in this world will be unsatisfied. We have to fight against heaven and man until we die.
On the table in front of the "Zhou Ji" door, there are gold and silver utensils, copper coins, and party items. Under the eaves hung with lanterns, a row of tall men in black clothes and blue hats stand at attention, as if they are protecting the courtyard.
"Your Highness, Zhou Ji sells and makes gold and silver utensils, as well as gold and silver collars, buys and sells currency notes, and is also a famous high-end shop in Lin'an City."
Li Tang introduced softly, and Zhao Hong nodded lightly.
Unexpectedly, this beautiful concubine of mine is also the daughter of a wealthy businessman.
Can the property belonging to the father-in-law and mother-in-law be borrowed?
"Uncle, you are here!"
Seeing Zhao Hong bringing someone over, and the guard still carrying something in his hand, the strong man at the door had sharp eyes and a smile on his face, and he hurriedly greeted him.
All things considered, Zhao Hong is still the uncle of the Zhou family. It is normal for young couples to have some conflicts and quarrel at the head of the bed and at the end of the bed.
"Zhou Da, could you please inform me that Your Highness is here to see my father-in-law and mother-in-law!"
Li Tang took a step forward and spoke first.
"Uncle, Guard Li, please come in!"
Zhou Da led the way with a smile on his face and shouted loudly inside.
"Hurry up and tell Yuan Wai and Madam that my uncle is here!"
It seems that this bastard uncle is not useless as the tabloids say.
Zhao Hong entered the shop, and the male and female guests looked at Zhao Hong curiously. Zhao Hong smiled and held his hands in response.
The shop was not big, but it covered hundreds of square meters. The gold and silver collars were dazzling, and the gold and silver jewelry were so colorful that it really blinded his eyes.
As for common currencies such as copper coins and Huizi, I don't know how many.
At a glance, this store has at least four to five million dollars in hard currency.
The wealth of merchants in the Southern Song Dynasty really refreshed his understanding.
Wealthy businessmen and hawkers are completely different classes. They are so different that they cannot be generalized.
"Your Highness, you are here!"
Zhou Jiacheng, a round, short and fat man of about half a hundred years, came out, dressed in rich clothes and forcing a smile on his face.
The dignified, beautiful and tall middle-aged woman beside him is his wife Zhou Gao.
The couple is one tall and one short, the girl is tall and the boy is short, the girl is thin and the boy is fat, which is a bit funny.
Looking at the forced smiles of Zhou Jiacheng and Zhou Gaoshi, Zhao Hong understood that in the hearts of his father-in-law and mother-in-law, he was probably not a popular son-in-law.
No need to ask, his beautiful concubine Zhou Xiuniang also views herself in the same way.
This Zhao Hong, with his low emotional intelligence, has offended many powerful bosses and committed many sins.
He had some expectations in his heart, what kind of beauty is his concubine?
"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, and my son-in-law are so polite. I had wanted to come for a long time, but the officials were recruiting people into the palace every day, so I came late! My son-in-law made amends to the two elders!"
Zhao Hongsu bowed and bowed deeply.
At this point, all we can do is bite the bullet and make it far-fetched.
"Your Highness, we are out! We are all one family, please come inside!"
Sure enough, Zhou Jiacheng and his wife Zhou Gaoshi had a friendly smile on their faces.
Better late than never. Besides, it seems that he has a good attitude towards admitting his mistake.
Zhao Hong sighed secretly. The status of ordinary people and noble families are different, and the way they treat him is also very different.
"Xiu Niang, His Highness is here to see you!"
Entering the courtyard, Mrs. Gao shouted inside.
"Your Highness, Xiu Niang is pregnant, you have to give in to her."
Mrs. Zhou Gao warned Zhao Hong with a smile on her face.
"Why are you talking about this?"
Zhou Jiacheng quickly stopped his wife.
This guy sometimes gets stubborn and turns his back on others, so it's better to stimulate him less.
"Don't worry, father-in-law and mother-in-law. I know Xiu Niang is pregnant. Some people have ulterior motives and want to do harm to me, and the house is not safe. That's why I sent Xiu Niang back specially."
Zhao Hong whispered in a serious voice. Zhou Jiacheng and his wife nodded repeatedly, suddenly realizing.
They also know a little bit about Zhao Hong's situation. He was at odds with Shi Miyuan, and he was at odds with the current empress. At the height of the storm, the house was definitely not quiet. I just don’t know if what this guy said is true or false.
"Your Highness, those things published in the tabloids..."
Zhou Gao was slightly startled and continued to ask.
"Why are you talking about this? No need to ask, it's all rumors created by others!"
Zhou Jiacheng's eyes widened and he immediately retorted to his wife.
"What my father-in-law said is right! These rumors are flying all over the sky now, and the people behind them have ulterior motives. You should also be careful!"
Zhao Hong took over and said.
"Your Highness, it's good if you know. But be careful!"
Zhou Jiacheng and his wife looked at each other and invited Zhao Hong to sit down.
No matter what, Zhao Hong came to the door respectfully and made people feel comfortable.
"Your Highness, Shi Miyuan is extremely powerful, so it's better not to confront him head-on. And the Queen, it will be good for you to send some gifts to admit your mistake."
Zhou Jiacheng's words were heartfelt and meaningful.
Even if he couldn't become the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, he was still a wealthy prince, so why bother with himself.
"Your Highness, you should also move around the official's house. After all, they are father and son. They have to do what they like. If you say more soft words, you won't suffer."
Mrs. Zhou Gao was also serious and gave instructions to her son-in-law.
"Thank you to my father-in-law and mother-in-law for your teachings. Not long ago, I taught the officials a set of Taoist Tai Chi. The officials were very happy and practiced it every day."
Zhao Hong was respectful and smiling.
His father-in-law and mother-in-law still care about him.
This may be related to the fact that his beautiful concubine, Mrs. Zhou, is pregnant.
You can't separate the couple and let the child be born without a father.
"That's good! That's good!"
Zhou Jiacheng nodded repeatedly, and looked at each other again, both seeing the shock in the other's eyes.
This stubborn, arrogant, donkey-tempered son-in-law, soft-spoken and polite, has he really turned a corner?
"Father-in-law and mother-in-law, let it go. When Xiu Niang gives birth to a child, whether it is a boy or a girl, I will give her a status and will not treat him badly."
He already has a child, so he can't help but express it.
"That's good, that's good!"
Zhou Jiacheng and his wife smiled happily and nodded repeatedly.
It is a great joy for my daughter to have a birthright.
Everyone sat down in the courtyard, and before they could say a few words, Zhou Xiuniang walked out of the backyard, followed by a tall and powerful young man of fifteen or sixteen years old.
"Xiu Niang, Er Lang, come and see His Highness!"
Zhou Jiacheng quickly stood up and warned his daughter and son.
"Xiu Niang, second brother, there is no need to be polite."
Zhao Hong stood up, with a smile on his face, and shouted.
Zhou Xiuniang, like her mother Zhou Gao, has a slender figure, long legs, fair face, and black hair. She is an out-and-out cold beauty, somewhat similar to Yan Chun.
What kind of bike do you want?
It seems that the original Zhao Hong likes coquettish and sexy women, and this pure type does not seem to be to his liking.
However, it is what suits the current Zhao Hong's taste.
"Your Highness, you are here."
Zhou Xiuniang said softly, her face was calm, and she couldn't tell whether she was happy or worried.
"Your Highness, my sister has your child, you can't bully her anymore!"
Zhou An said loudly, seeming to be very dissatisfied with his brother-in-law.
How could a wife be driven back to her parents' home when she was pregnant? This Zhao Hong was really nothing!
"It's my brother-in-law's fault. There are indeed some reasons."
Zhao Hong was embarrassed and explained softly.
He looked around and changed the topic.
"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, aren't eldest brothers here?"
Now that we are here, we must have an overview of the Zhou family's situation.
Zhou Ping had a big quarrel with him but did not take action. It seemed that this man was a modest gentleman and not a violent man. It also shows that the relationship between him and Zhou is not irreconcilable.
"Your Highness, Dalang and a few friends went out to relax and were not at home. Don't mind!"
"I haven't seen my eldest brother in a while, I still miss him!"
Zhou Xiuniang's elder brother, Zhou Ping, did not obtain any honors and was a dull and coquettish man. But according to Xu Liang and Tian Yi, this man is calm and has some abilities.
Zhao Hong just didn't understand. Zhou Ping was already in his twenties, so why didn't he get married yet?
"Father-in-law and mother-in-law, let me say goodbye for a while and go in to talk with Xiuniang!"
Zhao Hong stood up and bowed respectfully.
In Zhou Xiuniang's boudoir, the two of them were speechless for a moment.
Speaking of which, Zhao Hong is a bit dull, not patient enough, and is not a coaxer. What's more, although she is his own woman, she is actually someone I just met.
The piano on the piano table belongs to Zhou Xiuniang?
"That song "Swordsman" was composed by His Highness?"
It was Zhou Xiuniang who broke the dullness.
Zhao Hong nodded, and suddenly remembered that someone had said that Zhou Xiuniang seemed to be able to play the piano, and she seemed pretty good.
"I always think of the days when I played the piano with you, so I couldn't help myself and composed this song."
Zhao Hong finally got his wits about him.
"That Xu Ji, doesn't she play better?"
Zhao Hong was startled by Zhou Xiuniang's words, but his heart suddenly became enlightened.
It seems that Zhou Xiuniang still has Zhao Hong in her heart. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so sour.
"If a person's heart is not pure, the sound of the piano will have no soul."
Zhao Hong's voice was full of emotion.
Such a soft and beautiful woman will be his pillow from now on?
Unfortunately, the child she carries in her belly does not seem to be her own. The green top of the head is really speechless.
"They...are...treacherous people?"
Zhou Xiuniang asked in surprise. Zhao Hong nodded, but saw the music score on the table, which was the song "Swordsman".
"Madam, I'll go out first."
Zhao Hong was a little embarrassed and wanted to run away.
"Your Highness, on the New Year's Eve, let's play the song "Swordsman" together."
However, Zhou Xiuniang stepped forward and held Zhao Hong, looking pitiful.
Zhao Hong had no choice but to follow Zhou Xiuniang to sit in front of the piano.
Zhou Xiuniang's face turned slightly red, she sat directly on Zhao Hong's lap and hugged his thick neck tightly.
"Your Highness, don't you miss me? Hold me tight!"
The warm fragrant soft jade, the feeling on her thighs... Zhao Hong couldn't bear it, and subconsciously hugged Zhou Xiuniang.
"Xiu... mother..."
"Your Highness, what's your name, Xiu Niang? Call me Xiu...Xiu..."
Zhou Xiuniang's eyes were blurred, and she kissed Zhao Hong passionately.
"Show...show..."
Zhao Hong was frightened for a while. This is "Xiao Tiantian", watching the moonlight?
After a long time, after taking enough advantage, the two heads separated. Zhao Hong gently stroked Zhou Xiuniang's slightly bulging belly and whispered softly.
"Madam, your belly is already showing. Do you feel uncomfortable?"
They come, the security. He still has respect and consideration for women.
I don’t know how old the child is, so I can only talk about it.
"Your Majesty... Mr. Sir, it will be five months soon. I planned to tell you in a few days... um... Mr. Sir..."
Zhou Xiuniang said and touched Zhao Hong's face lovingly.
Zhao Hong secretly admired this boy for his wealth and ability to play the piano, and he had harmed many ignorant girls.
"Madam, you must take care of yourself."
Zhao Hong smiled awkwardly, let go of his hand, and rested his hand on the strings.
"Madam, let's play a song and let our children listen to it!"
"Ms. sir, can you stay here tonight and have a nice chat with me?"
Zhou Xiuniang started to act coquettishly.
"Okay. I just want to tell you something."
Zhao Hong agreed bravely. At this time, can he say no?
The melodious sound of the piano sounded, followed by singing, and Zhou Jiacheng and Gao outside the house burst into laughter.
"Uncle, have you changed your mind?"
"It's good now, the family is finally reunited!"
Seeing the excitement in his parents' eyes, his son Zhou An poured cold water on him with disdain.
"Don't be so anxious to be happy, you don't know if it's true or not?"
"Children know nothing!"
Zhou Jiacheng glanced at his son dissatisfiedly, stroking his beard and saying nothing.
"Exceptor, Madam, there is only one prince in the official family, Your Highness, and he has no heirs. If the eldest sister gives birth to a boy, he will be the emperor's grandson. The eldest sister is that the mother is more valuable than the son. The eldest sister is the queen, and the emperor's grandson may become the official family of the Song Dynasty in the future. !”
Servant Zhou Da said with a smile on the side, his eyes blazing.
Zhou Jiacheng and Gao looked at each other, both speechless, and their hearts were beating loudly.
Queen, concubine, grandson...
"Zhou Da, you go down and make some preparations. One box of twenty taels of gold collars, one box of very gold, one box of twenty taels of gold leaves, two boxes of twenty taels of silver, two boxes of very gold bracelets. , one pair each of fine jade bracelets, and two pairs of gold strands. Prepare them first!"
Zhou Jiacheng didn't say anything yet, so Gao thought about it and gave the order.
"Mom, you can even eat and take it, you don't want to beat the dog with meat buns, you will never come back!"
Zhou An shouted anxiously.
These properties all belong to my own family.
To put it bluntly, these gold and silver are all mine, how can I take advantage of that prodigal?
"Madam, I've offended so many people, I'm afraid it's hard for me to recover. Isn't it a bit rash of you to be so generous?"
Zhou Jiacheng said hesitantly. It seems that he also knows Zhao Hong's situation.
"There is nothing to worry about. There are losses and profits when doing business. Can you guarantee that you will be safe for the rest of your life?"
Mr. Zhou Gao shook his head gently, with a calm expression on his face.
"When Xiu Niang is pregnant, she will be both prosperous and devastated. My uncle cannot be the emperor, but he is also a prince and a prince. We are also relatives of the emperor. If my uncle can really become the emperor, the Zhou family will be rich and happy for several generations."
"Madam, it's better for you to see far ahead! Mr. Zhou, hurry up and do what madam tells you."
Zhou Jiacheng nodded repeatedly, complimenting his wife with a smile on his face.
Madam’s decisions are never missed.
