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

Chapter 320

Too many things happened in Lin'an Prefecture, and Zhou Yuan didn't ask what Qu Ling was talking about.

But when he was about to leave Mo Yunzhai, Qu Ling still chased him out, put his hands behind his back, and said in a casual manner: "Don't forget you promised me that you would go to Jinling when the time comes."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "Of course, this year, maybe in the second half of the year."

Qu Ling said: "What I mean is that no matter success or failure, come back alive."

Zhou Yuan smiled, waved his hand gently, and walked away slowly.

He got on the carriage and rushed towards Xue Mansion.

Time was running out, and he needed to say goodbye to everyone.

He didn't want someone to say goodbye on the city wall on the day of the expedition, which would be meaningless except for adding to his worries.

"Huh? Brother Zhou!"

Xue Ningyue was very happy to see Zhou Yuan coming, and hurriedly took his hand and walked inside.

"You came just in time. Sister Yu'an and I learned a kind of medicinal diet, which is very nourishing. I will make it for my brother to taste in the evening."

Her eyes seemed to be shining, as if this medicinal diet was the whole meaning of her life.

Zhou Yuan understood that it was not the medicinal diet that was the meaning of her life, but he was her meaning.

Ningyue was a very simple girl.

She was not greedy for money and luxurious life, nor did she pursue vanity and reputation. She read books and occasionally wrote poems, but it was just for fun, not as obsessed as Jianjia.

She was just fun in many things, and she could participate or not.

All her meaning was attached to Zhou Yuan.

Most women of this era were like this.

"It is said that it takes several hours to make medicinal diet. Is it too tiring?"

Zhou Yuan couldn't help asking.

Xue Ningyue turned around and said, "It's not tiring, it's very interesting, and there's a sense of accomplishment after it's done."

"I cooked a dish for my mother yesterday. She thought it was very good after eating it, and praised me, hehe."

At the end, she laughed foolishly.

Zhou Yuan couldn't help pinching her face and whispered, "Ningyue, I'm leaving."

The smile froze immediately.

Xue Ningyue was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said, "Where, where?"

Zhou Yuan said, "Something happened in the Central Plains. I have to lead the Five Army Camps to suppress bandits. I will go out the day after tomorrow."

"Then I'll go with you."

Xue Ningyue immediately said, "I can cook for Brother Zhou all the way. My cooking skills are pretty good now."

Zhou Yuan shook his head slowly and sighed, "Ningyue, I'm going to fight, and I can't bring women with me. Not to mention you, Ziyuan won't follow me."

"I'm the Grand Marshal and the governor of the Five Army Camps. I have to lead by example and can't let the soldiers They live in the open air, but I am with a woman, enjoying tenderness and service. "

Xue Ningyue pouted, a little disappointed, but still whispered: "Then, when will you come back?"

Zhou Yuan said: "It's hard to say, three or four months at the fastest, more than a year at the slowest."

Xue Ningyue smiled bitterly and said: "If I have the ability, like Sister Yu'an, I can go to war with Brother Zhou."

She has such a personality. When things are not good, she will never complain that others are not doing well, but will think that she is not good enough.

Zhou Yuan hugged her in his arms and smiled softly: "I am a military general, and I always have to fight. There are still many poor people in the world of Dajin. They are displaced and suffer from hunger and cold. I dare not say that I will save them, but I always have to give them a chance to save themselves. "

In front of her, Zhou Yuan can freely express his deepest thoughts without worrying about anything.

Because Ningyue is very real, she will not misinterpret the meaning.

If this sentence is said to the cabinet ministers, it will only get a sneer: "Oh, Zhongwu Bo is really noble."

But Ningyue whispered: "I know, Brother Zhou, you are a man who wants to do great things."

"I can't do great things, and I can't help much, so I can only do some small things within my ability, learn cooking and medical skills, and hope that they will be of some use in the future."

Man is the measure of all things.

People should not measure themselves by "useful" or "useless".

Zhou Yuan stroked her hair and smiled softly, "It's my blessing to have you by my side. How can I say useful or useless?"

"Li Yu'an will go with me. The day after tomorrow, you and Aunt Xue will move to the Zhongwu Marquis's Mansion. It will be much safer there with Miss Yan."

Xue Ningyue nodded and said, "Okay, I will convince my mother."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Then, when I come back, if I come back in the second half of the year, I will take you to Jiangnan and other places for a good walk. We can't always be busy."

"I will take you to Jinling Xuanwu Lake for a boat trip."

At the end, Zhou Yuan leaned close to her ear and whispered, "In fact, your brother Zhou hasBesides being able to fight and write poetry, I can also paint."

"But I have never painted for anyone else. When the time comes, I will paint the first painting of my life for you."

Xue Ningyue was instantly filled with sweetness and surprise, and the smile on her face could not be concealed: "Really, Brother Zhou? Are you really going to give me the first painting? Shouldn't it be for Sister Jianjia?"

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "You don't have to be behind her in everything. In my heart, you are all the same, there is no difference between high and low."

Xue Ningyue hugged him infatuatedly, and mustered up the courage to kiss Zhou Yuan on the cheek. Her face flushed, tears in her eyes, she said: "Brother Zhou, you are so good to Ningyue."

Is this really good to you? You are too simple and easy to satisfy.

In my time, no matter how sincere the words are, they are not as real as transferring money. A heartfelt word will only get a few sneers.

If you are less lucky, you will get even more outrageous remarks: "Ah, was your birthday yesterday? Why didn't you tell me, you bad guy, I'll punish you to turn 1314 to me. "

Zhou Yuan sometimes wondered, what happened to that world? What kind of true love is it?

But Zhou Yuan no longer had to think about such questions in the future.

The beauty in his arms, every moment, every look, gave him a firm answer.

He picked up Ningyue and strode towards the bedroom.

The two of them looked at each other, both confused and emotional.

"Ahem!"

A cough suddenly sounded, and Zhou Yuan and the other were startled. When they turned around, they saw Madam Xue standing there, covering her mouth with a handkerchief, looking embarrassed.

Damn, when did she come?

"Ah!"

Xue Ningyue exclaimed, and immediately felt ashamed and buried her head in Zhou Yuan's arms.

Zhou Yuan also quickly let go of Ningyue and saluted: "Zhou Yuan meets Aunt Xue. "

Mrs. Xue glanced at her daughter, sighed softly, and took out a jade pendant from her bosom.

She put her hands together, held the jade pendant and chanted "Amitabha", then slowly said: "Zi Yi, men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha, this jade Guanyin you wear on your body, it can keep you safe."

She handed the Guanyin to Zhou Yuan and sighed softly: "When your uncle went to war before, I would give this Guanyin to him. Later, he was demoted and returned to his hometown, and gradually he didn't need it anymore."

"Now I give you this jade pendant, I hope you will succeed and return safely."

"My daughter, you still need to put on her wedding dress. "

After saying that, she turned around and walked away slowly without waiting for Zhou Yuan's response.

Holding the cold jade pendant, Zhou Yuan was silent for a long time before he sighed deeply.

Aunt Xue...even though she has thousands of shortcomings, she has never been vague about major issues.

As a military family member, she knows the difficulties of soldiers and military families.

Zhou Yuan bowed deeply, feeling touched.