The Queen's Engineering Army

Chapter 99
Lanterns were also lit on the corridor in the backyard, bringing a ray of light in the dark night.

Zheng Xiu followed a black-clothed butler and walked hurriedly. This was the new butler after the death of the old butler.

He is also an old man who has followed Zheng Gan for many years, and he is loyal.

"It's so late, what does father want me to do?" Zheng Xiu asked with a frown.

The butler in black said expressionlessly: "Master, I don't dare to ask about minor matters, nor do I dare to speculate."

Zheng Xiu was very dissatisfied with this answer, but he had a very bad premonition in his heart.

She still doesn't know that Zheng Qian already knows everything.

Zheng Xiu didn't think much about it, anyway, Zheng Gan wouldn't do anything to her.

Soon, the two came to the door of Zheng Qian's bedroom, and the housekeeper knocked on the door.

"Master, Miss is here."

Seeing that there was no movement inside, the housekeeper knocked on the door again and said, "Master, Miss is here."

Still no movement.

The housekeeper was confused, could it be that the master had already fallen asleep?

I had no choice but to open the door to have a look. After opening the door, the butler was shocked, and saw Zheng Qian lying motionless on the ground.

"My lord, my lord."

The housekeeper hurriedly stepped forward to help Zheng Gan, only to see that there was blood on the corner of Zheng Gan's mouth, and he was already out of breath.

Zheng Gan died.

"Father, father."

Zheng Xiu also rushed over in panic, this time sincerely.

Since her parents died, only Zheng Qian was the only one who could treat her sincerely. If Zheng Qian died, she would have no relatives in this world.

Zheng Qian's hands and feet were cold, and he was obviously too dead to die.

He was originally weak, but after this series of blows, his heart was filled with anger, and his last breath was taken away.

"Father, father."

Zheng Xiu raised his head and screamed in pain, why did God treat her so unfairly.

Why?Why?
This night was a difficult night for Zheng Xiu.

The next day, Zheng's mansion was covered with white cloth.

The death of Zheng Gan, a wealthy man in Chu State, is not a small news. Although the high officials in the court will not come, some good businessmen and local officials come in an endless stream to express their condolences.

Women should be pretty and filial.

Zheng Xiu was dressed in plain white clothes, kneeling beside Zheng Qian's coffin, with expressionless face and dull eyes.

She didn't care who came to condole, she just nodded symbolically to the visitor.

Funeral chores are left to the butler.

"Condolences."

Those who came to express their condolences, no matter what they thought in their hearts, always had a sad expression.

Zheng Xiu still nodded mechanically, without saying anything.

"Father, father."

A middle-aged man in his 30s rushed to the coffin miserably, helped the coffin and wept bitterly.

"My child is unfilial. My child is unfilial. I didn't get to see my father for the last time."

The one crying bitterly was Zheng Qian's second son, Zheng Yu.

Being a county magistrate in An County can be regarded as an official of one parent.

When I came back this time and heard that Zheng Gan died of illness, the first thing I thought of was to come back quickly to divide the family property, and don’t lose anything if I come back late.

So when I heard the news, I rode here overnight, and that's why there was the scene of filial sons and virtuous grandchildren just now.

"Second brother, my condolences." Zheng Xiu bowed and said sadly.

"Sister Xiu'er, why did father leave in such a hurry." Zheng Yu said sadly.

"Father is getting old and has a cold, so, that's why..." Zheng Xiu couldn't help sobbing, and cried all night, but there were no more tears.

"Oh, the world is impermanent, the world is impermanent." Zheng Yu shook his head, glanced at Zheng Xiu, and said, "Once my father is gone, I can only take on the burden of the family, sister Xiu'er, don't worry about the second brother coming back .”

In just a few words, the seizure of power began.

It sounds warm and affectionate, but it actually hides murderous intentions.

Zheng Qian had no heirs and had two adopted sons and one adopted daughter.

The eldest son, Zheng Hua, is dead. According to legal principles, Zheng Yu is the sole heir of the Zheng family.

"Second elder brother is an official in An County, so let's leave the household chores to Xiu'er, don't delay the bright future of second elder brother." Zheng Xiu said sadly.

"What does Sister Xiu'er mean by that?"

Zheng Yu frowned, you girl still want to grab power from me?

Zheng Xiu didn't speak, and Zheng Long, who was wearing white filial piety, stood up and said proudly: "The master made a will before his death, and after his death, all the affairs of the Zheng family will be handed over to the young lady, including the business name of the Zheng family. The second young master is still an official with peace of mind. Bar."

"Bold, how can you speak for a dog slave? Back off!" Zheng Xiu angrily scolded.

"Here."

Zheng Long bowed his head and stepped back.

Zheng Yu couldn't believe that his father actually made such a will?
The way Zheng Xiu reprimanded his servants just now is completely different from when he first met Zheng Xiu, very majestic.

It seemed that the servant obeyed Zheng Xiu's advice.

No, the Zheng family's property cannot just fall into the hands of this girl.

Just as he was about to say something, there was a sound at the door.

"The prince of Chu State, Mi Huai, has arrived."

Following the notice from the boy at the door, all the people in the courtyard who came to express their condolences exploded.

What?Mr. Mi Huai came to offer condolences?

What is Mi Huai's identity? She is the future king of Chu.

Even princes and aristocrats may not have this kind of treatment when they come to mourn a wealthy businessman with such an identity.

Mi Huai walked in with a sad face, and bowed three times to the coffin.

"Duke Zheng, such a good person, why don't you just go, hey..." Mi Huai sighed, walked towards Zheng Xiu, and said sadly: "My condolences to Miss Xiuer."

The point is, do you know Zheng Gan?It's so touching.

"My lord, I'm sorry." Zheng Xiu bowed slightly, his expression still calm.

Zheng Yu on the side was stunned and swallowed his saliva, not knowing how to express his mood at the moment.

Zheng Xiu and Mi Huai seem to know each other very well, so what to do.

Since Mi Huai is an official in the state of Chu, Mi Huai must not offend him. If she becomes the king of Chu in the future, if she offends him, she will never be able to mess with the state of Chu again.

Zheng Yu, who was arrogant just now, looked at Mi Huai like a mouse when he saw a cat, and stood aside honestly.

"Who is this?"

Mi Huai glanced at Zheng Yu, saw him standing here, thought he was a rival in love, and frowned slightly.

"This is my second brother, Zheng Yu, the Yin of An County." Zheng Xiu introduced.

"Oh, so it's the second brother. It's a pleasure to meet you." Mi Huai stepped forward and grabbed Zheng Yu's hand, a little too enthusiastically.

At this time, I want to get close to my future second uncle.

"Where, where." Zheng Yu was very embarrassed now, not knowing what to say.

Since Zheng Xiu has this relationship with Mi Huai, it is impossible to come back and seize power.

But think about it on the other hand, which one is more important than the family's property or the future?
Of course, the future is more important. If you have the power, are you afraid of running out of money?
If you can climb up to the son Mi Huai, wouldn't it be the rhythm of prosperity.

Thinking about it this way, I figured it out. In the future, it seems that I will have to curry favor with this younger sister. If Zheng Xiu becomes Princess Chu, he will be a noble relative in the future.

Think a little excited.

Zheng Xiu didn't know that Zheng Yu would have so many ideas in his childhood, but he didn't like Zheng Yu or Mi Huai.

"Sleeve girl, sorry, I'll come to see you again someday." Mi Huai knew that this season was not the time to talk about other things, so she had to say goodbye first, and slowly figured it out.

"My lord, go slowly." Zheng Xiu bowed and heaved a sigh of relief.

Mi Huai cupped her hands, turned and left.

Seeing that Young Master Mi Huai had left, Zheng Yu immediately put on a kind and friendly face and said: "Sister Xiu'er, from now on everything in the house will be decided by you. Second brother has no objection."

Zheng Xiu slightly raised his eyelids and glanced at Zheng Yu.

I sigh in my heart, rights are really a good thing.

I must have that right!

(End of this chapter)