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

Chapter 611

There is no sunshine today.

In the autumn of the north, the air is full of bleakness.

The square outside the palace is very wide, but almost no one walks here. This palace is always so majestic and always gives people an indescribable sense of oppression.

The old man who just came back from the people of other provinces is already seventy years old. His spine is no longer as straight as that of young people. He walks lightly and seems to fall down at any time.

He is called a debt collector, and almost no one in the court likes him.

But he has done the greatest thing of this era.

His back as he enters the palace gate seems so small, but the people will remember him. Every time they eat, they will think of an old man who risked his reputation and suppressed all the voices of opposition to plant high-yield food on this land.

Zhou Yuan did not take a carriage.

He just walked on the street.

People came and went around, some were in a hurry, and some were laughing.

The air was filled with smoke and dust, and in a trance, Zhou Yuan seemed to have returned to his childhood.

At that time, the country was in ruins and people lived in poverty. Zhou Yuan was born in the countryside, and the sweet potato he ate the most since he was a child was sweet potato.

Cook it in porridge, or cook it directly with water. A full bowl with chili peppers is enough to fill you up.

Sometimes when you are in the mood, you will put it in the fire and eat it directly after roasting. It is sweet, soft and delicious.

It is such an ordinary thing, but it feeds hundreds of millions of people.

Lord Liu Jing, history will remember everything you do.

Zhou Yuan closed his eyes, but suddenly heard a hesitant voice in his ear: "Is it... Lord Zhou?"

Zhou Yuan looked back and was slightly stunned. In front of him was a woman, about 20 years old, carrying a small backpack, with a slightly bulging belly, as if she was pregnant.

She has a regular appearance and delicate facial features. She is a typical northern girl.

"You are..."

Zhou Yuan thought, maybe it's a passerby, just happened to see him on some occasions, so he said hello.

"Master Zhou, it's really you!"

The woman stepped forward and said in surprise: "It's me, I'm Li Shuxue!"

Li Shuxue? A very unfamiliar name, Zhou Yuan had no impression.

The woman was very excited and couldn't help saying: "Master Zhou, don't you remember me? Back in Lin'an Prefecture, you rescued us, and Wanping! Chu Wanping!"

One of the victims of the gambling house in Lin'an Prefecture? Zhou Yuan understood.

He nodded slightly and forced a smile: "There are many of you, and I can't remember every one of you. Are you okay now?"

Li Shuxue was just wearing ordinary clothes, but she seemed to be in good health. In her backpack, she carried some vegetables and flour.

She smiled and said: "It's good. Those female officials sent us back home directly to Baoding Prefecture."

"My family still has some money, but my father doesn't want me anymore and kicked me out."

Did they really fail to escape the fate of being discriminated against and abandoned?

Zhou Yuan frowned and said, "I remember I told the inner court to keep an eye on you and make sure you won't be bullied."

Li Shuxue sighed, then smiled and said, "Those sisters are all good people, but they are not bullied on the surface, but they are despised by others. Why bother?"

"I don't want my mother to be sad because of this, so I just moved out by myself. I can do some housework and support the family. If I can't hold on any longer, my mother will give me money to spend."

"In March, I married a husband I like. He doesn't despise me, but treats me very well. We came to Shenjing together to make a living and have a good life. Now I'm pregnant."

Speaking of this, she couldn't help but touch her belly and said, "I have to thank Mr. Zhou for his help. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have died long ago."

Zhou Yuan opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

He could only say dryly: "If you have any difficulties, you can ask Wucheng Bingmasi for help. Mention my name and they will help you."

Li Shuxue waved her hands and said: "How can I be embarrassed? My husband is now a dung collector in the north of the city. As long as he works harder, he can earn a lot."

"Speaking of this, it is also thanks to Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Yuan said: "How much work do you have to do in a day?"

Li Shuxue said: "More than three hours, not long, only responsible for one street, pouring the filth into wooden barrels and transporting it away, but the income is three times that of ordinary laborers, which is very cost-effective."

She covered her mouth when she laughed and said softly: "It's just that this job is dirty after all. My husband wants to save some money to open a small stall and let me sell jewelry. I have been educated and can read. I have a good understanding of jewelry and should be able to do well."

Zhou Yuan said: "It's better to take care of your body first and come out when the child is older."

Li Shuxue said: "I know, after all, it's not easy to save money. Things in the capital are quite expensive. I got these in my backpack from a sister's house."

"She was also in the gambling house in Lin'an Prefecture. She was rescued by adults together with me, but she lives a better life. She married a soldier from the Fifth Army Battalion. Her child is already one year old. This sister often helps us."

Zhou Yuan had an indescribable feeling in his heart.

He looked at the woman in front of him, but didn't know how to express his feelings. He just smiled and said: "You are living well, and I am relieved."

Li Shuxue said: "Master Zhou, I live in Liuda Lane. If you have time, you can go to Liuda Lane to take a look. It's very good there. I won't disturb you for the time being."

Perhaps she saw that Zhou Yuan was a little embarrassed, so she smiled and said: "By the way, Master Zhou, happy Mid-Autumn Festival. "

She bowed deeply to Zhou Yuan, then turned and left.

Her back quickly disappeared in the crowd.

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath, his eyes inexplicably moist.

This damn world always makes people feel discouraged, but there are always some people who give people hope.

Lord Liu Jing, doing those inconspicuous but great things.

This Miss Li has experienced so much pain, but she is still strong and has a very optimistic attitude.

It seems that it is not just her, the women who were rescued from Lin'an Prefecture at the beginning, they all seem to be in contact with each other and are all strong.

Just like Li Shuxue, they can't bring anything to Zhou Yuan except gratitude.

But Zhou Yuan has gained a lot.

In their ordinary but optimistic life, he felt enough shocking vitality.

"Zi Yi! "

The voice came from behind, and the carriage stopped beside him at some point. The curtain was opened, and a familiar face poked out.

Zhou Yuan turned around, and was a little dazed for a moment, and couldn't react.

But Chen smiled and said, "Why are you here during the holidays?"

Zhou Yuan finally reacted, and hurried over and saluted, "Meeting mother-in-law, you are finally in Shenjing. I just went to the palace to do something."

Chen smiled and said, "Have you finished it? When you are done, get in the car and go home with mother-in-law."

At this moment, Zhou Yuan suddenly had the urge to cry.

He took a deep breath and nodded, "Okay, go home."

After getting in the car, Chen took his hand and smiled softly, "Child, what's wrong with you? Are you tired? "

Are you tired?

After so many years of doing so many things, the hardship and danger are insignificant, but this piece of broken land always brings up new problems.

Are you tired? Really tired.

He opened his mouth and said, "It's okay... Actually... It's nothing serious..."

Chen patted his hands and smiled, "Whether there is a big deal or not, today is a reunion festival, and our family should be together."

"People always need to rest. Even tools will break down if they are used continuously for a long time."

"Child, when it's time to rest, rest well."