Han Shizu

Chapter 1128 Something went wrong at the birthday party, brother-in-law
In the mid-autumn season, in Tokyo, under the light wind and cloudless weather, the Haiyang Hou Mansion was a lively scene, with red silk ribbons hanging everywhere, and the atmosphere was festive.Outside the Hou's mansion, it can be regarded as a gathering of crowns and capes, while inside the mansion, guests gather and the house is full of distinguished guests.

Marquis of Haiyang was bestowed by Emperor Liu on Zhou Zong, the father of Concubine Zhou Shu. Today, it is Zhou Guozhang's [-]th birthday.For the relatives of the big man, Emperor Liu still gave preferential treatment. Maybe the power was not enough, but the wealth and glory were always in place.

Fourteen or five years have passed since the Zhou family was moved north to Tokyo after the Huainan War. From a surrendered minister to a nobleman of the Han Dynasty, it was only because there was a favored concubine Zhou Shu in the palace.

In the early years, Zhou Zong was made a duke, and in the first year of Kaibao, he was officially designated as the Marquis of Haiyang. Zhou Zong has also been the Duke of Xiaoyao in the capital these years.

Although Zhou Zong didn't have any credit for the court, but he had a good daughter and gave birth to a pair of sons and daughters for the Tian family, Emperor Liu had something to show for it.

Of course, it was also because Zhou Zong had no direct descendants. At the same time, the Zhou family had been honest and kept a low profile for so many years. Concubine Zhou Shu had been in the palace for more than ten years, and she had never made any request to Emperor Liu.

Even holding a birthday banquet is the same, it is rare that there are big things to do, this time it is so lively, one is because of the [-]th birthday, and the other is because the emperor has already announced that he will come in person.

Although there is a saying that more than nine is less than ten, and it is important to pay attention to it, but for Zhou Zong, at this age, one more year of life is one year. The most important thing is that Emperor Liu once joked with him, saying that he would kiss him to congratulate him on his ninth birthday. Ten birthday.

For the current people, it is the longest life among longevity. In the eyes of many ordinary people, Zhou Zong is an auspicious person, and Zhou Mansion is a place of good fortune.Emperor Liu is the same, all these years, he has seen, Taoist Chen Tuan is more alive than him.
A lot of guests came to congratulate, and those who couldn't come, they also offered an extra birthday gift.As for Emperor Liu, he personally wrote a happy couplet and stamped it with his private seal as a congratulatory gift.

At the same time, he took concubine Zhou Shu, his seventh son Liu Hui and his fifth daughter Liu Xuan to the Zhou mansion.

Zhou Zong, who was ninety years old, already looked like an old man. He was extremely decayed, his beard and hair were all white without a trace of color, his back was hunched, and he needed someone to serve him when he ate and walked.

However, his mind is still clear and his speech is not slurred.Wearing a dress and being dressed as a birthday star, seeing this scene, she was also very happy and nodded.I have repeatedly expressed my gratitude to Emperor Liu for his visit.

"You are also a woman and an elder of mine. You should do your part, so you don't have to be polite." Emperor Liu sat beside Zhou Zong, smiling and whispering.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! It's not an honor!" After all, he was old, or too excited, Zhou Zong kept expressing similar words of gratitude.

"Liu Hui, Liu Xuan, come, kowtow to grandpa's birthday!" Emperor Liu greeted the seven sons and five daughters at the same table.

"Yes!" A pair of sons and daughters answered, got up and left the table.

Liu Hui was two years older, and became more and more refined and elegant, even heavier than his elder brother.The fifth daughter, Liu Xuan, who is almost seven years old, has a lovely appearance, carved in pink and jade, and has a temperament similar to her mother, quiet and well-behaved.

Facing the prostration of the two children, Zhou Zong felt even more relieved, stretched out his skinny hand, and helped them up: "Get up quickly, don't be too polite!"

As for Emperor Liu, his eyes fell on Miss Zhou on the other side, and he asked with a smile: "Xiao Zhou has grown up too, but he has become more and more graceful, can you be so kind?"

Miss Zhou, who is 17 years old, is already a big girl. Xiaohe is just showing up, and she is about to bloom. There is no need to talk about her appearance, beauty is enough.

However, compared to when he was young, he still dared to communicate boldly with Emperor Liu, and talked lively and laughingly. When he grew up, he became more reserved and shy.Hearing Emperor Liu's words, Pretty suddenly flushed, she moved her beautiful eyes away, not daring to meet her eyes, instead she made an evasive movement behind her sister.

This young girl's cowardly appearance is really endearing, and Emperor Liu couldn't help but feel a little bit warm when he saw it.For many years, Emperor Liu has not felt this way, and it is even a bit novel
Noticing Emperor Liu's gaze, Da Zhou shook his younger sister's hand and said, "My younger sister has reached her age, and the family is also looking for a suitable husband!"

"Oh!" Emperor Liu responded lightly, blinking his eyes a few times in a row, calmly said, "I don't know whose family's handsome man can marry the Zhou family's pearl."

As for Concubine Zhou Shu, she was not a sensitive woman, and she didn't notice the slight awkwardness in Emperor Liu's tone. It was also because it was her father's birthday, and her husband brought her and their children back home, and she was happy in her heart.

As for Emperor Liu, he continued to tease his sister-in-law, saying: "Has there ever been someone you like, if there is, brother-in-law will check it out for you"

"No!" Xiao Zhou opened his beautiful eyes, looked at this strange brother-in-law, the blush on his face faded a lot, he shook his head and replied softly.

Hearing this, Emperor Liu also said solemnly: "Marriage is a major event in life, you must carefully screen and choose carefully, and you can't be wronged."

Probably because he also felt that he was talking too much, Emperor Liu hurriedly brought the topic back to the birthday banquet, held a glass of wine, and said to Zhou Zong, "I was not able to come in person on your [-]th birthday. Congratulations!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhou Zong was also cheerful, and at this age, he had indeed lost some scruples.

In today's society, the elderly are respected and respected very much. Ordinary people, who have reached the age of sixty, can enjoy certain special treatment from the government.But with Zhou Zong's identity, it is even more special.

Compared with previous years, Emperor Liu was indeed a lot freer, but that was only in relative terms.For the Zhou family, it is already a noble courtesy to go out of the palace to enjoy the Zhou residence.

He didn't stay at the birthday banquet for too long, drank a few glasses of wine, delivered a few congratulatory speeches, and then left.It has long been seen that many people couldn't let go of him at the banquet. The majesty of the emperor suppressed the atmosphere of the birthday banquet.

Concubine Zhou Shu and her children did not go back to the palace together, Emperor Liu gave special permission to let them stay in the Zhou mansion overnight to serve Zhou Zong.Old father, at this age, he is seeing less and less every day.

"Now the Zhou Mansion is in charge of the house, and the one who takes care of the affairs, what is his name, Zhou Fang?" On the way back to the palace, Emperor Liu asked Zhang Dejun, the envoy of the imperial city, who was accompanying him.

"Return to Your Majesty. His name is Zhou Fang. He is the grandson of the Marquis of Haiyang. He has been in the Zhou Mansion for ten years. In the past few years, he has begun to manage the affairs of the Zhou family. I heard that the Marquis of Haiyang intends to let this person inherit the family property. For the retirement of him!" Zhang Dejun said very ably.

Because Zhou Zong has no children, but his lineage must be passed on, so he chose a son from among the clan members.Because of the blood relationship, the title may not be inherited, but the property, incense and political capital are also a lot of wealth.

"How is this person's character, can you leave it behind? Have you checked it?" Emperor Liu asked again.

Hearing this, Zhang Dejun replied without hesitation: "The little one will send someone to investigate later!"

"Yes!" Emperor Liu responded, "Haiyang Hou is old, I hope he can enjoy his old age in peace!"

"The official's care for the Zhou family is really touching!" Zhang Dejun complimented habitually.

Hearing this, Emperor Liu smiled, and then casually ordered: "Also, go and find out, who are you looking for in Miss Zhou's marriage?"

Zhang Dejun couldn't help being taken aback, but instinctively responded: "Follow orders!"

While he was thinking, Emperor Liu warned again: "It's going to be done in secret, don't say anything!"

"Yes!"

As a brother-in-law, it shouldn't be too much to care about my sister-in-law's marriage.

(End of this chapter)