Muchun was very worried about him: "Fifth brother..."
Zhou Shuren smiled and comforted him: "I'm fine."
He still went to the medical clinic to sit in the hall, read old medical books when he had time, and often carried a basket on his back to the mountains to collect medicines, as if Xingniang's departure had no impact on him.
It wasn't until Zhou Shu's birthday in the autumn of this year that Muchun and his wife came to visit with their children.
Zhou Shuren was very happy - he had gotten along very well with Muchun and his wife in the past two years.
He was so happy that he inevitably drank too much. When he got up too hastily, he stumbled and knocked over the bamboo basket resting on the table next to him.
Muchun heard a crisp ringing sound, followed by a fluttering sound of wings, and a colorful parrot suddenly flew to the window and screamed loudly.
"Xing Niang! Xing Niang!!!"
The air seemed to freeze for a moment.
Zhou Shuren was stunned on the spot. After regaining consciousness, he let himself fall to the ground and cried loudly.
"Xing Niang...Xing Niang!"
Chapter 176
To the common people of Zhou, Xing Niang was not just a concubine. It was also difficult to describe her as a relative. To be more specific, she was probably his close friend who was in love with him. It could even be said that she supported his spirit. A giant tree of the world.
From the time the Zhou people left the capital to the time when the Zhou people took root in Yunnan, Xingniang accompanied him from the beginning to the end. The two of them leaned on each other and supported each other, just like two vines entangled together. With you in our midst, we have long been inseparable from each other.
Now that Xingniang has passed away, for the common people of Zhou, the sky above their heads seems to have collapsed in half.
But life must go on.
Zhou Shuren has no intention of returning to the capital, but continues to stay in Yunnan to compile books and collect medicines. The impact of this plague has not yet completely ended, and he still has many things to do...
The people of Yunnan finally knew that the handsome young doctor who often attended various medical clinics had such a noble background!
I originally thought that it would be shocking enough that the highest local military and political officer was the adopted son of the emperor, but that Doctor Zhou (as the common people of Zhou called him to the outside world) turned out to be the son of the emperor!
They had asked him to see a doctor before.
This dynasty has been deeply involved in Yunnan for several years. Mu Ying has the emperor's mandate and is conscientious in his work. However, the achievements made by the common people of Zhou this time have almost overshadowed his limelight.
Who calls him the emperor's son?
A prince came here in person, wore coarse clothes, gave free medical consultations and medicines, and carried a basket on his back to practice medicine in remote places in his spare time. This time he solved the great epidemic this spring. Such a person , who would not respect him?
If the emperor has such a son, he must be a wise emperor!
However, some people said some weird words: "He is no longer a prince..."
Someone in the market asked: "Isn't Dr. Zhou the son of the emperor? Then how can he not be the prince?"
The man said: "He was deposed and demoted to Yunnan. To put it bluntly, he still thinks that our place is a remote and remote place, so he sent him here!"
However, no one believed this statement.
Because someone asked him: "What mistake did Doctor Zhou make that led him to be demoted to Yunnan?"
The man hesitated and explained the reasons, such as internal and external collusion, evil intentions, and so on.
Everyone was furious: "You fart! How could Doctor Zhou be such a person?!"
Others said: "How could a father treat his son like this for such a trivial matter? How dare you slander Dr. Zhou like this!"
Everyone scolded people away, and some who were really angry even threw a handful of rotten vegetable leaves when people turned around.
When the people of Zhou Dynasty heard about this, they couldn't even laugh or cry. Looking back on their past events in Beijing, it was like a big dream.
…
At first, the emperor sent the man to Yunnan, thinking that the child would be able to grow up, live a personal life, and be a role model for the clan. At first, he was worried that the boy had not endured hardship and would sneak back and embarrass him on the way. , I never thought that in the end, he sent letters several times urging the other party to turn back, but they refused to come back.
The emperor was angry and anxious, and said to the prince: "What does he mean? Are you angry with me?"
The prince said helplessly: "Dad, weren't you the one who sent the fifth brother out of Beijing? Now it's as you wished, why are you not satisfied again?"
The emperor's eyebrows were raised and his eyes were about to explode.
The prince became increasingly helpless and had no choice but to smooth the fur of the old lion in front of him. He shook the letter in his hand and said, "Didn't the fifth brother say it himself? Although there are countless famous doctors in the capital, the lush vegetation is hard to match. Compared with Yunnan, there are many miasma and insect diseases there, and countless people have been affected. When these two matters are settled, he will definitely return to Beijing to pay his respects to you and my mother."
The emperor then gave up in frustration.
He and the queen are one and the same. Since he knows this, the queen must know it.
And since the queen knew it, she would inevitably reveal it to Princess Zhou indirectly.
In recent years, the common people of Zhou have experienced a lot in the outside world. Most of the romantic and handsome appearance of the past has disappeared, and they have become more heroic and strong like the King of Yan. His face has also gained a bit of wind and frost, and he looks like he has aged seven or eight years. Princess Zhou is getting younger and younger.
After thinking about it, I knew that my miserable husband was gone, and the even more miserable Yingying and Yanyan in the backyard were gone. It was just the two of them who lived in the palace. The emperor and the empress were sent to Yunnan because they were common people in Zhou Dynasty, and they wanted to make up for it. The mother and son, the Crown Princess, and the other sisters-in-law were all extra considerate—
In such a situation, how can Princess Zhou not be moisturized this day?
It is normal to have nothing to worry about and become healthier mentally.
The emperor said that he was sending the common people of Zhou to Yunnan, but he was actually a little worried. Therefore, Princess Zhou knew exactly what the common people of Zhou had experienced outside in the past few years.
Princess Jin was thoughtful and thoughtful. After hearing about the close relationship between Zhou Shuren and Xingniang, she went out of her way to persuade her, but Princess Zhou just laughed it off.
She really doesn't care.
After crossing out the option of men in her life, her life seemed to be in simple mode, so why bother to make herself unhappy?
There was no deep hatred between her and Xing Niang.
Even Princess Zhou sincerely hopes that the common people of Zhou will work hard in Yunnan and make a career. The next King of Zhou has been appointed by the emperor, and he is her biological son. The better the common people of Zhou will do there, Wouldn’t the remaining shadow left to his son become more prosperous?
There's nothing she can't bear to see.
But in the spring of the next year, another news came from Yunnan, and it was bad news.
The emperor, the prince, and even the kings were all concerned about the common people of Zhou and the epidemic in Yunnan, and they did not notice that it was followed by the sentence "Xing Niang died." However, Princess Zhou sighed after seeing it, which made people feel sad. The temple performed rituals for Xingniang for forty-nine days, and then asked her son to burn a stick of incense for her.
The grievances of the previous generation should not be implicated in the child. There is no contradiction between Zhou Shuren and her husband being at odds with him being the child's father.
Xingniang has a sympathy for the common people of Zhou and has the kindness to tide over the difficulties. The common people of Zhou are the father of the young King Zhou. This stick of incense is a filial piety for the son of man, and she can afford it.
The days after this passed slowly as before.
As the little King Zhou grew older, the emperor pointed out his master to enlighten him. Princess Zhou took care of many things in the palace. When she had time, she would spend time with her sisters-in-law. Occasionally, she would learn about the common people of Zhou from the queen. Current situation.
He has really taken root in Yunnan, and his life is quite enjoyable.
I just heard that he never took any concubines. When he left the capital, he had only Xingniang as a concubine. This was also the case after arriving in Yunnan, and it was still the case a few years after Xingniang's death.
It was as if Xingniang's departure also took away all his interest in women.
When Princess Zhou heard this, she just smiled and didn't care at all.
The Crown Princess sighed and said that the Emperor wanted to send two more people over. How could a commoner like Zhou be a grown man without anyone around him who knows how to deal with cold and heat?
Princess Zhou just listened and said nothing.
As expected, the Crown Princess continued to speak, but the Crown Prince rejected her words.
If Zhou Shuren really lacks such a person, wouldn't Mu Ying act according to the situation?
It's a long way from the capital to Yunnan. Even if you really send the beauty there, it's unlikely that the beauty will fade away halfway. It's better to let Mu Ying choose someone in Yunnan.
After hearing this, the emperor secretly gave Mu Ying a secret order because he cherished his son.
What happens next, Princess Zhou, is unknown.
Because I don’t care, I don’t care.
Little King Zhou is growing up day by day, and as a mother, she has more things to do, so she has no spare time to care for people far away.
Until the common people of Zhou finished taking care of things in Yunnan, they took a dozen carts of plant specimens and books and traveled a long distance to return to their homeland.
Returning to the capital again, the common people of Zhou naturally had to visit their parents and brothers first, and after leaving the palace, they had to go to the Prince of Zhou's Mansion again.
After seeing each other for many years, the original couple felt strangers to each other.
Prince Zhou looked at the husband in front of him who almost seemed to have changed. He hesitated and said nothing.
On the contrary, it was Zhou Shuren who spoke first: "I have been in Yunnan for these years and have never come back. Although I have written letters during this period, some words are better said face to face after all."
He bowed down and apologized to Princess Zhou: "I lost my head when I was in the palace. I can't forgive you. I really owe you a lot for everything in the palace over the years."
Princess Zhou's mood was extremely complicated, but she didn't say "it's okay". She moved her lips and finally said: "It's all over."
Zhou Shuren whispered again: "There is one more thing I want to thank you for. I heard that you made a special trip to build a dojo for Xing Niang..."
Princess Zhou said: "He is also a poor person."
Zhou Shuren didn't say anything, but looked sad.
Princess Zhou then coughed and asked again: "Can you take Xing Niang's coffin with you to the north?"
Zhou Shuren said warmly: "She said before she died that she preferred Yunnan."
Princess Zhou said softly "Oh".
The married couple who once slept together were now like strangers.
Zhou Shuren felt that the atmosphere was awkward, so he quickly said: "Father was hesitant about how to arrange me, but I think it's not bad now. I met Da Lang in the study room, and you taught him very well. Well, I think in the future, he will be a much better King of Zhou than me..."
"As for me," he stood up and chuckled, "medical books are more suitable."
Zhou Shuren said to her: "Please clean up the south courtyard and put all the things I brought back there. The place there is large and quiet. In the future, imperial doctors will inevitably come to discuss matters with me."
This was in line with Princess Zhou's wishes, and she responded with a smile: "Okay."
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When the emperor first ascended the throne, he still had the idea of imitating the old feudal system of the Zhou Dynasty, but later he gave up this idea for some unknown reason. Therefore, except for the unrest on the northern border, King Yan was sent to the expedition, and the other kings They all stayed in the capital and had no intention of becoming a vassal.
After the emperor died and the prince ascended the throne, and even after the prince died and the emperor's grandson ascended the throne, in the decades after the emperor's grandson ascended the throne, the dynasty did not have any external princes.
Correspondingly, of course the Zhou people did not leave the capital.
After his death, historians were somewhat confused about his position.
The fifth son of Emperor Taizu had made great achievements in his life and was very popular among the people. If he didn't get a beautiful posthumous title, let alone the king of Zhou, the people of the world would not let him go!
