After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 404 Chapter Zero-three is disheartened
Zhou Ma has no more news to say.

When she thought that after so many years, she had just made it through, and had truly become the head of the house, and was no longer burdened by her step-mother-in-law, suddenly something unexpected happened. Let alone a peaceful life, even her children and grandchildren might suffer. If he is implicated and his life is not saved, he is too sad to think calmly.

Originally, she had to support the family and try to calm herself down, but now that her sister is here, what can she hide in front of her relatives? She simply put everything aside and cried heartily in front of her sister, while scolding those who wanted to scold them. If she didn't scold him now, she didn't know if she would have the chance to scold him again.

Listening to her eldest sister crying, Ma felt sad and angry. She couldn't think calmly now, so she could only hold Zhou Ma and let him cry and curse. You can think of a solution or something later.

Seeing this, Haitang and Haijiao had no choice but to leave the bedroom again, leaving space for their sisters. But there is no point in continuing to sit around outside. The situation is not good at the moment. The brothers and sisters did not receive the news in time. They did not find out until several days after the incident. If they do not seize the time to think about how to deal with it, I am afraid that the third room of the Zhou family will not die this time. The skin is also about to peel off.

Hai Jiao whispered to his younger sister: "Caijuan and Cailuo are the girls around my aunt. Most of them can't explain anything that my aunt doesn't know. I still have to ask my uncle about this matter. I'll go to the study. If you want to find him, ask Yijun's cousin to see if she knows more about the inside story."

Haitang nodded and said: "After we find out more about it, it is best to go and tell Duke Zhen Guo. Even the Tang family has heard about this matter, so there is no reason that Duke Zhen Guo doesn't know about it. But Duke Zhen Guo is a stranger to this. What are the regulations? Since Tu Rong exposed this matter and never made it public, does he have other plans? My brother will find a way to find out clearly. Maybe the matter is not dead yet. "

Hai Jiao sighed: "Even if we are not at the end of the road, Mrs. Ma did such a thing, and the three members of the Zhou family did not notice it at all. Afterwards, they would not have the face to face the northwest soldiers, civilians, and frontier soldiers!"

The decline of Zhou's third family is a foregone conclusion. It is really a pity that my aunt and her children were affected by this unnecessary disaster.

The brother and sister discussed it in the main courtyard and then went their separate ways.

Hai Jiao went directly to the study to ask for an audience with his uncle Zhou Shigong.

Zhou Shigong didn't want to see him. A mere junior, a half-grown child, what’s the use of seeing him? If his brother-in-law Hai Xiya comes, he can help with some advice, but who told Hai Xiya to be a foreigner? However, even if Hai Xiya had not left Chang'an City, Zhou Shigong did not want to take the initiative to find him. After all, Hai Xiya is working under Tu Rong now. What if he makes his boss unhappy because he helps his brother-in-law?
Zhou Shigong now has no hope for his family's future, and hopes not to harm his relatives and friends. If any of his children and grandchildren are lucky enough to survive, they may have to rely on their relatives and friends to take care of them...

Zhou Shigong's attitude was negative, but how could Hai Jiao be someone who would accept his fate easily? His great-uncle refused to see him, so at worst he would have to force his way in. The stakes were so high, even if he lost his etiquette, could my uncle still beat him to death? ! I'm afraid Zhou Shigong, an old Confucian scholar, is no match for him, a half-year-old boy who has been practicing martial arts for many years...

Just when Hai Jiao forced his way into Zhou Shigong's study, Haitang also came to the small courtyard next to the main courtyard and met Zhou Yijun who was also bedridden.

Zhou Yijun hasn't written to Haitang for a few days. In her last letter, she did not disclose any changes in her family. She only said that the weather had changed since spring and her grandmother was not in good health. She had to help with the housework, so she did not plan to go out to play for the time being, thus avoiding her sisters. party invitation. If Haitang hadn't come to visit today, I wouldn't have known that she was also sick.

When Zhou Yijun saw Haitang, she couldn't help but shed tears: "Sister Hai is here? You must have heard about it, right? Sister, it's better to go back and leave us alone, so as not to be implicated."

"What are you talking about?!" Haitang rolled his eyes at her and sat down next to her bed, "What's wrong with you? Are you like my aunt, who got sick because of that matter?" Zhou Yijun sat up, Haitang He quickly stuffed the pillow behind her. The maid came to help and complained to Haitang: "Our sister has been so worried these days that she barely ate some soup noodles to take care of her. Yesterday, I heard that there was a commotion over there, and the eldest grandma was clamoring for it. He Li even ignored the children. The uncle refused to let him go. The couple had been quarreling for a long time, and the whole house was not at peace. The sister and son went to break up the fight, but they were scolded by the uncle and grandma together. She couldn't think about it and couldn't sleep all night. From noon yesterday to now, I have only drank half a bowl of soup!"

Zhou Yijun glared at the girl: "What are you talking about? Sister Hai is here and you don't even serve tea. Is this the etiquette of hospitality?"

The girl mumbled, "I'm going to bring you tea now. My cousin just came here after having tea in the main courtyard. She doesn't care about this cup of tea. I'm afraid she's even more looking forward to my sister getting well soon!"

After the girl finished speaking, she went out. Zhou Yijun blushed and said to Haitang: "This girl came back from Ningxia Zhongwei with me. She is spoiled by me on weekdays and has no rules. Sister Hai, don't be the same as her."

Haitang sighed: "This girl is loyal and smart. She knows what is important at the moment. Why do relatives pay attention to those false etiquettes? The most important thing is to solve the current difficulties first."

Zhou Yijun sighed: "Since Sister Hai has already heard about it from my grandmother, why do you need to say these comforting words to me again? My grandmother has been regretting that she did not arrange a marriage for me earlier, and now she wants to find a generous family to send me out of the government. It didn't work out. I knew in my heart that my grandmother was doing it for my own good, so I didn't complain at all. I just felt sorry for my brothers and sisters... They were still so young. They were born in Ningxia and suffered a lot. They had never seen the good days of Chang'an. Why are we going to be implicated..." As she spoke, she couldn't help but sob.

Haitang took out the handkerchief, wiped her tears, and comforted her a few words before saying: "Now my brother has gone to find his great-aunt. My great-aunt is so sad that she can't speak. She is holding my grandma and crying. I can only I came to you to find out what exactly happened, and is there any room for change? Even if Mrs. Ma’s crime is irrefutable, do you, the unsuspecting relatives, have any hope of escaping?"

After all, Zhou Yijun was young and was not as willing to accept fate as his grandparents. Hearing Haitang's words, he cheered up a little: "Is there really any hope? Collaboration with the enemy and treason is a serious crime of being executed! If the Sun family causes trouble in the court, only I’m afraid that even the whole clan may not be able to escape! Is there really any hope for our family to escape?”

"How do you know if you don't try?" Haitang said, "No matter how bad the situation is, it won't be worse than it is now."

Zhou Yijun thought for a while and sat up straighter: "I actually heard about it from my grandparents, but my people also got some information from my grandfather's confidants..."

It is said that Tu Rong intervened in Du Boqin's case shortly after taking office. After reading the file, he interrogated Du Boqin alone for several days. During this period, he only allowed the soldiers he brought from the capital to be present, and did not allow anyone from Shaanxi Dusi to observe. However, the people of Shaanxi Dusi had the advantage of geographical location. After noticing the difference, it was not impossible to find out what he and Du Boqin said.

After Tu Rong came to the door, Zhou Shigong saw the witnesses and physical evidence. Although he was greatly shocked, he also tried to struggle. He went around looking for people to inquire about the information, confirming the authenticity of the names of the Hu spies and what Du Boqin had revealed to Tu Rong during the interrogation. Only then was he completely discouraged. He lay down at home, just waiting for the court's decree to convict him. , deciding the fate of his whole family.

So what news did he find out?

(End of this chapter)