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

In the hot summer, the temperature of tea should not be too high, otherwise you will sweat after drinking a few sips.

Mo Xiang is obviously a considerate person. The temperature is just right, not too hot or too cold, and it tastes refreshing.

But Zhao Jianjia felt a little bitter. Recalling the past scenes, she suddenly found that she was not only naive, but also ignorant, and even unreasonable.

Today's rescue of family members gave her a huge shock. It turned out that in the officialdom, human life is so cheap. Several families said they would not save it.

Recalling Zhou Yuan's resistance to being an official, he was clearly the one who knew all this, and she was just an ignorant woman who was not familiar with the world.

About the poetry meeting, about Ningyue, about Fengming Tower...

Everything, I did things according to the so-called reason, but it was always incompatible with the reality.

I have also been a person who has been studying since childhood, why am I so bad?

Zhao Jianjia lowered her head, her face gloomy, with regret in her heart, but more of guilt, a denial of herself.

This denial made her feel at a loss, and all her pride turned into dust.

She no longer had the confidence to express her opinions on things, and even had no confidence to insist on being herself.

But at this moment, a strong big hand suddenly held her hand.

That hand was not only strong, but also hot, thick, and full of a sense of security.

Zhao Jianjia raised her head and saw Zhou Yuan's calm and gentle smile.

His eyes were very clear, as if they contained a sea.

"Zhou Yuan..."

Zhao Jianjia subconsciously called out, but didn't know what to say.

She only saw Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "Jianjia, sometimes I admire you very much. You always hate evil, you always dare to judge things, and always think about the good side."

"Just like today, if you hadn't mentioned Mr. Qiaoshan's family, I might really not save them."

Zhao Jianjia's figure was shocked, and she couldn't help but ask: "Did we finally save them?"

"Yes."

Zhou Yuan said slowly: "Lord Li is an old bureaucrat, and he always starts from the interests of everything. I am mature at a young age and often only see the overall situation. Although the owner of the village is a woman, she is a close minister of the emperor. For the sake of the holy monarch, she will do everything. You can ignore it."

"You are different. You remind us that in addition to considering the overall situation, we must also pay attention to humanity and maintain basic kindness."

"In fact, this is a very important thing. We should all thank you for your reminder."

Here, he shook his head and smiled: "I don't want to become a bureaucrat who only pursues fame and fortune. I have had enough of that kind of life. I hope you can be by my side and remind me to keep some conscience."

He pinched Zhao Jianjia's hand and whispered: "Are you willing?"

"I..."

Zhao Jianjia's nose was sour and tears immediately flowed out.

She opened her mouth and choked up, "I know you deliberately comforted me because you have been taking care of my feelings, but I..."

Zhou Yuan said, "Why do you cling to the past? People don't grow taller in one day, and knowledge is not learned in one day. Everyone is slowly trying to get better."

"You stick to your things, I stick to mine, and we support each other, isn't it good?"

Zhao Jianjia burst into tears, feeling heartbroken, and moved indescribably.

It turns out that people always have to go through some things before they know what is precious.

"Zhou Yuan, I'm sorry..."

She sobbed, threw herself into Zhou Yuan's arms, and hugged him tightly.

She burst into tears and trembled as she said, "It was all my fault before. I don't want to do that again. I... I just want to help you..."

Zhou Yuan wiped the tears from her face with his hand and smiled, "Still call me Zhou Yuan?"

Zhao Jianjia blushed slightly, but this time she did not back down and mustered up the courage to say, "Husband... I will always follow you..."

Before she finished her words, her lips were sealed.

Zhao Jianjia felt a wave of heat coming over her, and she was stunned, and then she fell into the chaotic barrier of love and couldn't extricate herself.

"Ahem, you..."

The sudden cough woke the two of them up from a dream.

Zhao Jianjia looked up and saw Qu Ling looking at her with a smile on her face.

She cried "ah" and immediately covered her face, ashamed.

Zhou Yuan seemed to be calm, turned around and said with a smile: "Ling'er, you are here, huh? Why do you look thinner?"

Qu Ling walked slowly to the front, glanced at Zhou Yuan, and said: "Bad man, specializing in deceiving us women's tears, dear sister, don't pay attention to him."

She gently hugged Zhao Jianjia, which also meant that the previous conflict between the two disappeared.

Zhao Jianjia's face was still a little red, and she whispered: "Sister Qu, I also want to thank you for your advice at the beginning, I..."

Qu Ling interrupted:"Let's not talk about the past for now. I'm happy to see you guys doing well. Let's get down to business."

Zhao Jianjia said quickly, "Yes, go ahead, tell me, I'll add more tea for you."

Zhou Yuan was stunned. How come you, the head of the family, turned yourself into a concubine and added more tea?

He waved his hand and said, "Ling'er, have you been paying attention to Lin'an Prefecture recently?"

Qu Ling smiled and said, "There's no business to do anyway, so of course I'm paying attention. You've mobilized the Confucian scholars. I just received news that the Xu family was raided."

"Now the aristocratic families are all holding back their anger. Now that the fire is on their heads, I'm afraid they're going to be anxious to death."

Zhou Yuan said seriously, "I came to you for this matter. It's not easy for aristocratic families to inherit, so they are often cautious and won't be the first to do it."

"Now the Xu family is a powder keg. I ignited it, but Annan Hou will definitely come out to clarify it as soon as possible."

"We can't give him time. We must do it as soon as possible. "Quickly, mobilize the wealthy families."

"You are from a wealthy family, and you have a well-developed network of relationships, so you can do this."

Qu Ling nodded and said, "Okay, I will visit the eight major families in Lin'an tonight, but I don't know what words to use to impress them, or even what to ask them to do."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "No need to impress them, they just need a leader now, because they are angry enough, they don't want to be lambs."

"You just need to teach them how to do it, and it's very simple, let them organize their servants and servants, equip them with swords and weapons, and be ready to take action at any time."

"When the government gives an order, We can unite our forces and take down Lin'an Prefecture."

Qu Ling glared and said, "Will they listen? To be honest, this is a big deal. If it fails, the whole family will suffer."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "That's another story. The main point is that they are so powerful that they must have the list of the 20,000 soldiers in Lin'an Prefecture, right? According to the list, find the hometowns and families of these soldiers, and mobilize the soldiers' families to come and persuade them."

Qu Ling thought for a while, and then said in a deep voice, "Those people must be able to find the information, contact the families, and mobilize them. This will take at least a month, and we don't have time at all."

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said, "These are not important. We are not really mobilizing the soldiers' families. Instead, it is enough to let the soldiers know that their parents, relatives and friends are all persuading them to stop. "

"Creating such an atmosphere can directly disintegrate the will of these soldiers, and Lin'an Prefecture will be at your fingertips."

Qu Ling's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but say: "Zhou Yuan, you are really a genius. Public opinion has fermented to this extent. Confucian scholars and aristocratic families have already put tremendous pressure on these soldiers. If there are still family members persuading them, these soldiers may not have the strength to lift their swords."

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath and said: "You must act quickly, because I estimate that the real battle will be tomorrow night."

Qu Ling nodded and said: "Okay, success or failure, honor or disgrace, all depends on tomorrow night."