The Ming Dynasty did not care much about the New Year, but only regarded it as an important time node. The most grand festival was the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Auspicious snow indicates a good harvest, and the snow in the capital this year is particularly heavy.

At night, Zhou's house was very lively inside and outside, and laughter was endless.

Uncle Fu, Uncle Lin, Liu Liuzhe and others gathered in a sidewalk in the outer courtyard, eating dumplings steamingly, talking about interesting things inside and outside the Zhou Mansion, and bursts of laughter and joy broke out.

The Zhou family and his son were in the back hall. There were three large plates of dumplings on the table, and all kinds of seasonings were prepared. The father and son all had some smiles on their faces, without the restraints and caution of the past.

Zhou Qingli looked at the two sons in front of her, looking a little relieved. The eldest son experienced some things and became much more mature. Although the second son caused a big disaster, he was finally in danger.

Zhou Qingli talked about Zhou Fang’s wedding date and was preparing to discuss with his in-laws to set the wedding date in May of the seventh year of the Tianqi revelation.

Zhou Fang did not object. It has been delayed for three years, and Miss Ding's family is already in her twenties, so she can't delay any more.

Not long after, Uncle Fu, Liu Liuzhe and others came to pay New Year's greetings. Zhou Qingli was naturally happy and gave him a lot of things casually.

Zhou Zheng calmly talked about the maids in the mansion. The servants were old and should redeem themselves. Zhou Qingli, who was in the New Year, naturally refused to agree and even exempted half of their redemption.

This includes Liu Liuzhe's little lover. Liu Liuzhe couldn't help but feel grateful to Zhou Zhengquan.

Uncle Fu saw it and smiled faintly.

After the family dinner, Zhou Zheng returned to the room, washed up briefly, and sat in the study to prepare for reading.

Liu Liuzhe came in not long after, holding a lot of things in his hand, and said excitedly: "Second Young Master, these are all prepared for you to go to Shenyang."

Zhou Zheng looked up and saw that there was food, clothing, housing and transportation. Liu Liuzhe could not hold it, and even had a knife and a armor.

Zhou Zheng put down the book and said, "I can't use that much, let's put it there. By the way, are Shangguan and his brothers going to celebrate the New Year?"

Liu Liuzhe put the thing next to Zhou Zheng's study and said, "I just left. Miss Shangguan is okay. That boy Shangguan Lie can cause trouble and mess up a lot of things in the tooth shop."

Shangguan Lie and Liu Liuzhe were the same age as him, but they were extremely impulsive and were determined to do big things, but they were often bad things.

Zhou Zheng didn't care and said, "Look at him more and teach him well. Shangguan Xun is still helping us do things, so we can't treat him badly."

Liu Liuzhe naturally should have done so, and then looked at Zhou Zheng and said, "Second Young Master, do you really want me to go with you?"

Zhou Zheng shook his head and said, "It's too dangerous. You don't need to go. Besides, Zhou Ji still needs your care."

This trip to Jianlu is indeed very dangerous, and you may not be able to come back if you are not careful.

Liu Liuzhe was a little worried about Zhou Zheng and said, "Then, will I find some people to follow me? I must find those good players."

Zhou Zheng laughed and said, "No, I have my own arrangements. If you do your own things well, I will arrange for you to do whatever I need."

Liu Liuzhe was full of gratitude to Zhou Zheng and had nowhere to give him back. Seeing that Zhou Zheng picked up the book again, he hurriedly said, "Second Young Master, aren't you looking for a library? I've seen a very good small building in the south of the city, which is very suitable. Do you want to go and take a look?"

If Liu Liuzhe didn't say it, Zhou Zheng would forget about it. He put down the book and said, "Okay, tomorrow, no, let's go and have a look in two days."

Liu Liuzhe was overjoyed and said, "Okay, Second Young Master, I'll go and have a look..."

Zhou Zheng picked up the book again and said with a smile: "Forget it for the Chinese New Year today, go for a rest."

Liu Liuzhe responded, but turned around and hurried out of the mansion.

...

Early the next morning, Zhou Qingli finished breakfast and took Zhou Fang out of the mansion in neat clothes.

Zhou Zheng did not go out, read and practiced calligraphy in the study, and was tired and studied Go for a while.

Until noon, when it was almost time for dinner, Zhou Zheng sat on the chair with a hint of confusion.

Logically speaking, he refused to surrender to Huang Weihuai yesterday, so Yuan Chonghuan should have some concerns and would talk to him before leaving, but he never came!

"Yuan Chonghuan should set off now, right?" Zhou Zheng said to himself.

Unable to understand Yuan Chonghuan's thoughts, Zhou Zheng also wondered about another person: Man Gui.

Man Gui and him were framed by Li Hengbing in the court at the same time. For such a big thing, Man Gui has entered Beijing. Shouldn’t he talk to him about it?

But no!

Man Gui, Zhao Rujiao and others are going to return to Liaodong with Yuan Chonghuan. Now, they have almost set off.

After a while, Zhou Zhengshen breathed a sigh of relief, no longer thought about it, picked up the pen again, and continued to practice calligraphy.

The muddy waters in Liaodong are deeper than he expected!

It was not until after lunch that Zhou Qingli and Zhou returned to their homes, but for some reason, the whole Zhou mansion suddenly became a little quiet, and the servants and maids were careful.

Zhou Zheng was curious, and just stepped out with one foot, Liu Liuzhe came in and said, "Second Young Master."

Zhou Zheng glanced outside and said, "What happened?"

Liu Liuzhe also glanced around and whispered: "Second Young Master, I heard that the Ding family wants to regret the marriage."

The Ding family is the Ding family where Zhou Fang got engaged.

Zhou Zheng was stunned and said, "Why?" Zhou Fang and Miss Ding have been engaged for three years, so why did he suddenly regret the marriage?

A remorse for marriage is not a trivial matter at this time. It is not only the Ding family that breaks with the Zhou family, but also means that it is difficult for Miss Ding to remarry.

Who would be willing to have a "second marriage" woman in ordinary families?

Liu Liuzhe listened to Zhou Zheng’s question and shook his head and said, “I don’t know, the master and the eldest master look bad, so I didn’t dare to ask.”

Zhou Zheng vaguely guessed that Zhou Dad resigned and Zhou Fang was dismissed. He caused so many disasters, and it is not safe yet. It seems normal for the Ding family to marry their daughter, or to worry about being implicated.

Zhou Zheng thought for a moment and said, "Well, I'll think of a solution."

Liu Liuzhe's eyes lit up and he said, "What's the solution?"

Zhou Zheng glanced at him and said, "I have my own way. How are the things in the library doing?"

Liu Liuzhe hurriedly said, "I have already visited that small building. It is not big or small, with three floors. It is exactly the kind that the second young master wants. There is also a small courtyard behind it. The environment is also very good, and it is very suitable for the second young master to read and practice calligraphy."

Zhou Zheng was interested and said, "Well, let's go and have a look tomorrow."

Liu Liuzhe responded excitedly, but heard Zhou Zheng say again: "Give me the address, don't follow me, just keep an eye on the shop."

Liu Liuzhe was stunned, and then he suddenly understood and said, "Yes, okay."

Zhou Zheng smiled, turned to look in the direction of Zhou Fang's room, paused for a moment but gave up the idea of ​​comforting Zhou Fang.

The next morning, Zhou Zheng left Zhou Mansion and went to the shop that Liu Liuzhe was looking forward to.

This is a relatively secluded place in the south of the city. The small building is a bit dilapidated, with paper flying in the windows and spider webs everywhere. The small yard behind is covered with weeds, which is very desolate.

But Zhou Zheng was very satisfied after a walk around and became more and more sure of Liu Liuzhe's vision.

At this time, Wei Xizhuang took a middle-aged man and walked in to a side room where Zhou Zheng was wandering around.
Chapter completed!