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

Chapter 158

Time was too tight, but fortunately Zhou Yuan didn't have much to pack. He spent half a day with his father-in-law and mother-in-law, and went to visit the Xue family the next day.

When Mrs. Xue saw Zhou Yuan, she smiled and greeted him warmly, as if she had seen her own son.

"Zhou Yuan, your aunt missed you very much after you went to Lin'an Prefecture. Baiyanlou's business is getting better and better now. You won't lose money, right?"

Xue Ningyue frowned and said, "Mother, let's not talk about business today!"

She knew what her mother was planning.

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "It's definitely not a loss. At this rate, it's no problem to make 100,000 taels a year, which is just enough to pay my aunt."

"Haha! Look at what you said. Aunt is just concerned about you. What's the money?"

She quickly pulled Zhou Yuan into the mansion and said with a smile, "It is said that you have made merit in Lin'an Prefecture and will be transferred to Shenjing. From now on, you will be a Beijing official. Don't forget your aunt's kindness!"

Zhou Yuan said, "Don't worry, aunt."

Mrs. Xue smiled and said, "What my aunt means is that if you become big in the future, don't forget your uncle. He has been dismissed from office for eleven years, but he still can't forget his brothers in the north. You..."

"Shut up!"

Xue Changyue strode out and frowned, "Why are you making so much noise here so early in the morning! There are so many things in the mansion that you don't worry about, but you have to worry about this. Get out!"

Such a harsh tone made Zhou Yuan feel a little at a loss.

Mrs. Xue didn't seem angry at all, she just smiled and said, "Remember what your aunt said!"

After saying that, she retreated with her head down.

Zhou Yuan was secretly shocked. Xue Changyue was a good husband. He could control such a woman so obediently. He would have to ask for his advice in the future.

Xue Ningyue was also a little embarrassed, and whispered: "Dad, you and Brother Zhou should talk about business first, I will go down first."

Xue Changyue nodded, and walked inside, saying: "Zhou Yuan, don't take your aunt's words to heart. You will be under a lot of pressure on this trip to Shenjing. The most important thing is to do your own thing."

"But you are going alone, and you don't have any help. How is your team going?"

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "Uncle, I don't have much of a team. This time I will only take a maid, a general flag, and Guan Dayong with me. There are only four of us."

"Not suitable."

Xue Changyue said: "You used to be an official. It's not good to do everything yourself. There must be a few errands."

"I have prepared two people for you. If you don't mind, use them."

Zhou Yuan immediately said: "If there is help from uncle, the younger generation will naturally be grateful Endless. "

Xue Changyue nodded and said loudly: "Come in, you two!"

After the voice fell, two strong men about 40 years old walked in and said in unison: "Meet the general."

Xue Changyue said: "These two are my former subordinates. Their kung fu is okay, but the important thing is that they can help you deal with some things that are inconvenient for you to deal with. Please introduce yourselves."

The round-faced man said: "Sir Zhou, my name is Guan Lu. I used to be in charge of intelligence affairs in Datong Army. I can build intelligence networks and analyze information sources."

Another strong man said: "My name is Zhang Fei. I used to be in charge of secret front affairs in Datong Army, including assassination and counter-assassination, surprise attack planning and contact with martial arts sects."

Zhou Yuan was in need of these two types of people, and he couldn't help but said happily: "From now on, it will all depend on the two big brothers to take care of me."

The two couldn't help laughing.

Xue Changyue frowned and said in a deep voice: "What are you two laughing at? He calls you big brother, do you really think of yourself as a brother?"

The two were startled and knelt down quickly.

Xue Changyue said: "From today on, he is your lord. Assist Zhou Yuan well, and maybe you will have a better future."

"Yes!"

The two of them hurriedly said to Zhou Yuan: "Subordinates greet the lord."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "Get up, we are all brothers, no need to be polite."

"You two take advantage of today to get ready and say goodbye to your family. We will set off tomorrow."

"Yes!"

The two of them bowed and left.

Zhou Yuan thought for a moment and suddenly said, "Wait!"

He strode over, took out four silver notes from his arms, and said with a smile, "We are all leaving home, so we have to leave some money for our family, two notes each."

"This..."

Guan Lu was shocked when he saw the two silver notes, and hurriedly said, "My lord, such a great gift, my two brothers dare not accept it."

Zhang Fei also nodded and said, "You are taking money before doing anything, we dare not be so impetuous."

In fact, they were demoted together, and after coming to Yunzhou, they relied on Xue Changyue's help and their own work, and they only made more than a hundred taels of silver a year, which is an ordinary well-off level.

NowZhou Yuan gave them two thousand taels directly, which was almost the total money they had earned in the eleven years since they were demoted here.

"Take it!"

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "What I lack is talent, not money. Since you are all going to follow me to Shenjing, the people at home should live a better life."

"Take these two thousand taels of silver back and let my wife and children move to a good place so that they don't have to worry about food and drink."

"This is what I should do. Just do what you should do."

The two looked at the big silver note and were really moved. They couldn't help but look at Xue Changyue.

Xue Changyue glared and roared: "Damn it, why are you looking at me! Can't you tell who is the lord!"

The two figures were shocked, and they immediately shouted to Zhou Yuan: "Thank you, lord!"

After taking the silver note, the two looked a little excited. This sum of money was enough for their wives and children to live a very comfortable life.

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "More than that, your two-month salary is 200 taels each, and it will be paid on time every month."

Zhang Fei said excitedly, "Too much, too much, in fact, 15 taels is enough."

This is the highest income for the two of them.

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, "Don't save money for me, this little money is nothing, and what you will do in the future will be very difficult."

Guan Lu said loudly, "I am willing to go through fire and water for my lord!"

After arranging these two people, Zhou Yuan's team was formed.

Guan Lu was responsible for the construction of the intelligence network, Zhang Fei was responsible for organizing the secret forces, Gao Biao was responsible for the collusion in the officialdom, and Guan Dayong was responsible for calming the situation at critical moments.

As for Ziyuan, as a roommate, of course, she was responsible for taking care of daily life and warming the bed.

As for the trivial matters in life, Zhou Yuan decided to take Mingrui with him.

Excluding Ziyuan and Mingrui, a total of five people's team was formed.

But Zhou Yuan still has the invisible power of the Wusheng Sect that he has not used yet. He will also have the support of Master Zhuang and Lord Xiong. Well... although he is not invincible, he can deal with the enemy to some extent.

Xue Changyue patted Zhou Yuan on the shoulder and sighed: "Go to Shenjing and work hard. Young people should also create their own world. You can't always be a son-in-law. What will happen to Ningyue in the future?"

The last sentence made Zhou Yuan excited and embarrassed. He could only clasp his fists and say: "Don't worry, Uncle Xue, this trip to Shenjing will surely be a hidden dragon rising from the abyss."