Since Han Yue'er returned to her hometown, she has been a little bit happy and reluctant to miss Shu, spending all day at her second grandpa's place.
Zheng Xiong didn't care. He fished for fish and dug out bird's nests with a group of brats every day. His heart that was getting older became much younger, and he enjoyed this feeling.
But Lao Zheng and Jia couldn't do it. They were unfamiliar with the place and didn't have anyone close to play with. They became more and more impatient and eager to go back.
On this day, I finally couldn't bear it anymore and discussed with Zheng Xiong about going back.
"Xiong'er, it's time to go back!"
Jia also echoed from the side.
"Yes! I'm not talking about you because of my mother. This person hasn't been found. It's not a big deal to delay him here like this."
"Besides, for your filial piety, we have walked with you all the way. If you don't enjoy it and don't say anything, you have to wait here. You have to consider our feelings!"
"Don't blame me for urging you, we really can't stay any longer, so go back as soon as possible!"
He also ignored the feelings of the two of them and came here to do a mission. He was not very interested in this in the first place. It would be nice if he could follow without any complaints. He could not experience this kind of pastoral fun at all, and he did not want to experience it.
And Zheng Xiong has nothing to do, who is better to be filial to? This is a problem. If you can't be filial to one person, it would be unfair to others.
Zheng Xiong could only ask a few tentative questions.
"Father, mother, if you don't have to wait any longer, there are just these few relatives here. I will buy a house and put it here first, and I will also keep my thoughts in mind."
"If one day my uncle and the others can come back and have a place to live, do you think you can wait?"
The two looked at each other, and since Zheng Xiong had made a compromise, he agreed.
"Okay then! As soon as possible."
Both parties made compromises, but unfortunately the development of things obviously backfired.
Lao Zheng and Jia thought they could just buy a house in the city and it wouldn't take a few days.
But Zheng Xiong wanted to build a new house in the place where Han Yue'er once lived.
It wasn't until the lumber and craftsmen arrived that the two of them reacted, but the words had already been spoken, so they couldn't say much and could only wait quietly.
Fortunately, the state government was very capable. Zheng Xiong's position as a marquis brought a lot of privileges. Not only did he allocate a large piece of land to build a house for Zheng Xiong, but he also transferred many craftsmen from the government office to Zheng Xiong.
The whole process didn't cost a penny, there was strength in numbers, and the construction process went smoothly.
In less than a month, the mansion Zheng Xiong built for his uncle here was officially completed.
Referring to the style of a courtyard house and adding courtyard walls, it looks very good.
Han Yue'er was very satisfied with such a house, and so was Zheng Xiong. After all, he would never lose money on real estate.
Lao Zheng and Mrs. Jia also breathed a sigh of relief. The uncomfortable days were finally coming to an end, and they also expressed satisfaction.
Not to mention others, the Marquis itself is an honor, and being able to help Zheng Xiong is also a gesture of goodwill. Zheng Xiong did not refuse the help but accepted the kindness, so the officials were satisfied.
With everyone's great joy, the house was officially built and there were documents.
"In good times and auspicious days, the house will be prosperous, and thousands of treasures will come into the family. In good times, people will be prosperous in Shangliang, and their children and grandchildren will be prosperous. There will be a green dragon on the left to bring wealth, and a white tiger on the right to enter the farm. When the salary comes to the house, people will be rich and noble, and when the horse comes to the house, the children and grandchildren will be prosperous. The first is to have a population of tens of millions, the second is to extend one's life span, the third is to make a fortune in the master's family, the fourth is to be blessed in one's hometown, and the fifth is to be prosperous in the master's family for thousands of years. Advance! Advance! Great advancement, great wealth."
Documents written in the Liang Dynasty: Good times and auspicious days, heaven and earth open up, worship Liang, everything will be prosperous. I was born in a deep mountain, thousands of feet long. My original surname is Fang and my given name is Jinniang. My disciples asked you to come and make the middle beam. Immortal Master Lu Ban made it with his own hands. May you be safe and prosperous for thousands of years. A glass of sake is given to Liangtou, and the master's family has won the top prize for generations. A glass of sake is served as a toast to Liangwei, and the host family is full of people from generation to generation. A glass of sake is served in the beam, and generations of the host family enter the farm.
After the ceremony, the beams were raised, which also represented the official completion of the house.
Next, in order to thank everyone, Zheng Xiong specially prepared a banquet to thank these people for their help.
It was a very ordinary thing, just a banquet to thank everyone, but unexpectedly an uninvited guest came.
Zhu Yu was the second son of Zhu Liangzu, Marquis of Yongjia.
Zhu Liangzu was named Marquis of Yongjia in the third year of Hongwu (1370).
While guarding Guangdong, he colluded with the local powerful, causing Zhu Yuanzhang to unjustly kill Daotong, the magistrate of Panyu County, and was eventually discovered by Zhu Yuanzhang.
In September of the thirteenth year of Hongwu (1380), Zhu Liangzu was recalled to the capital and whipped to death together with his eldest son Zhu Xian.
In the 23rd year of Hongwu (1390), it was traced that Hu Weiyong rebelled against the party, and the title was abolished.
Although Zhu Yu escaped the first liquidation and was attacked and granted the title of Marquis of Yongjia, he did not escape the second.
It was such a person who had only lived a good life for a few years. Zheng Xiong had never thought of having any interaction with him, but today he paid a visit in person.
He didn't reach out to hit the smiling person, but when faced with the gesture of kindness, Zheng Xiong had no choice but to greet him with a smile and let him in.
"Please come in."
Seeing Zhu Yu entering the door and the gifts brought by the entourage behind him, Zheng Xiong's smile couldn't help but froze, and he said with a stiff expression.
"I have no contact with Marquis Yongjia. I wonder why the second young master is here?"
Although Zhu Yu was young, much younger than Zheng Xiong, he had seen the world. Although he was a little confused about Zheng Xiong's expression of resistance, he did not pay attention to it and explained the situation.
"What the doctor said is out of context. We have indeed never met or crossed paths."
"But since my aunt is from Lu'an, it's appropriate for her to come and pay her respects."
"It happened by chance. I happened to go back to my hometown for a visit. I heard that the doctor built a house here, so I came over to give him a congratulatory gift. I hope the doctor wouldn't be offended."
Well, there's nothing wrong with what you said, it just happened to be a coincidence, but I don't dare to interact with you.
"You are a guest, so you won't be surprised. But forget about the gift. Please take it back."
"Besides, this isn't considered a move to a new home. It's just a place to live. I don't want to go to all the trouble."
"The house is simple. Since the Second Young Master appreciates the honor, he will come to have a simple meal. Please bring the gifts back when you go back!"
Zhu Yu finally realized Zheng Xiong's uniqueness when he tried to express his goodwill but was rejected directly. Such straightforward words made Zhu Yu's face look a little bad.
"Some small thoughts, just a little gift, can't I accept this?"
"No! You must also know what will happen to the Minister of War when he accepts the gift. I have witnessed it with my own eyes and will never make the same mistake again. Your gift-giving habit is not good. Be careful and you will make a big mistake. You will have to change it in the future."
He thought he was handed a step, but what he heard was another heart-breaking words. Zhu Yu's face completely changed and he said with some annoyance.
"Since the doctor doesn't accept gifts, I can't be so shameless as to have a meal and drink, so I'll take my leave."
After saying that, he left directly with his men.
The meeting with Zheng Xiong ended on bad terms.
(End of chapter)
