I am happy to be a mother in a famine year, I have a system to farm the land

But it can also be seen that the current emperor has indeed changed.

"Your Majesty is so kind."

When the emperor heard this, he laughed and patted Zhang Siyuan on the shoulder.

"You're worth it, kid."

Then he looked at the person behind Zhang Siyuan.

"This must be Madam Zhu, right? I have heard of your great name a long time ago."

Zhu Qiuqi also stepped forward to pay her respects, but her demeanor was very calm, which made the emperor look at her with higher regard.

He had sent people to inquire before and found out that Zhu Qiuqi was indeed a village woman.

But for a village woman to be so capable is indeed worthy of his attention.

"Madam Zhu is a hero of our Great Zhou."

"These are what women should do."

After some pleasantries, they entered the city.

When she saw the people in the city lining the streets to welcome them, Zhu Qiuqi realized how high Zhang Siyuan's prestige was in the hearts of the people.

Seeing the huge crowds of people outside, Zhu Qiuqi could understand the emperor's previous worries.

A person who is supported by the people is indeed worrying.

At the Eighth Prince's Mansion, Rong Jiao had just learned the news that Zhang Siyuan had returned to Beijing.

Thinking of Zhang Siyuan's figure, a smile appeared on Rong Jiao's face.

The secret guard who came to report the news couldn't help but frown when he saw this.

"Master, Zhang Siyuan..."

The secret guard originally didn't want to say so much, but looking at Rong Jiao's appearance, the secret guard thought it would be better to remind her.

Otherwise, given the temperament of my master, who knows what he might do.

Rong Jiao was in a good mood at the moment. When she heard the secret guard stuttering, she asked casually, "What's wrong? What happened to Zhang Siyuan?"

"Master, Zhang Siyuan brought his wife and children back with him when he returned to Beijing this time."

As the secret guard finished speaking, Rong Jiao's smile suddenly froze on her face.

Although she already knew that Zhang Siyuan was married and had children, she never expected that Zhang Siyuan would actually bring that country woman to the capital.

"Is Zhang Siyuan crazy? What is he doing bringing that village woman to the capital?"

"They are just a bunch of wild kids, and they even brought them to the capital."

"Doesn't he know that having that woman by his side will only make him more embarrassed?"

No one dared to answer Rong Jiao's question, and Rong Jiao was so angry that she smashed the porcelain in the room.

Because Rong Jiao is pregnant now, everyone in the Eighth Prince's Mansion gives in to her.

Even Sun Ningsi avoided Rong Jiao under Xuanyuan Jin's instructions.

But who could have thought that Rong Jiao would become even more arrogant.

Seeing Rong Jiao getting angry, the people in the room didn't dare to stop her, for fear that Rong Jiao would hurt the child.

Only after Rong Jiao calmed down did a nanny come forward to persuade her.

"Aunt Rong, don't be angry. Be careful of the baby in your belly."

"Child! Child! Child! I know it's my child! If I die, this kid won't survive!"

The nanny frowned, but did not argue in the end. She just waited aside.

Rong Jiao didn't dare to attack these maids. After all, these people were specially arranged for her by Xuanyuan Jin.

Rong Jiao knew that all her affairs were reported to Xuanyuan Jin by these maids.

If these people said something they shouldn't in front of Xuanyuan Jin, she would probably be grounded again.

Thinking of the situation in the backyard where she was not allowed to go out before, Rong Jiao could only swallow her anger.

……

Although Zhang Siyuan's general's mansion was still in the capital, no one had lived in it for a long time and it had not been properly cleaned.

For this purpose, Zheng Jinyu specially invited the couple to live in the guest house of the East Palace.

Zhu Qiuqi was shocked. Although she didn't understand the specific etiquette of the upper class of that era, she understood that not everyone could go to the East Palace.

Moreover, Zhang Siyuan has a special identity. If he goes to the East Palace and the emperor becomes suspicious of him, I'm afraid...

When Zhu Qiuqi thought of that situation, she couldn't help but sigh.

"Princess, no, we can just stay in the inn."

The emperor in the carriage next to him heard the commotion here and guessed Zhu Qiuqi's worries.

Then he said loudly: "You can just stay in the East Palace Guest House with peace of mind. You have several children with you, so it will be safer there."

The emperor also knew that he had killed too many people recently, and those people would not make trouble again.

But there are also some people who are not afraid of death. It would be bad if they set their sights on Zhang Siyuan.

The emperor held Zhu Jinbao in his arms. For some reason, he always felt that this chubby child was very rare.

I heard that this child is Zhu Qiuqi's nephew. At the age of five, he passed the examination for a scholar.

By calculation, he is still the youngest student in their Great Zhou Dynasty.

The emperor couldn't help but express his admiration to Xuanyuan Ke about the child's intelligence, and Xuanyuan Ke also agreed.

If possible, he also hopes to keep Zhu Jinbao in the court.

Since the emperor had already spoken, Zhu Qiuqi and the others had no reason to refuse, so they followed the prince and others into the East Palace.

Early the next morning, Zhu Qiuqi learned that the Empress Dowager was planning to hold a banquet upon hearing that they had returned to the capital.

Since the royal family has made the decision, Zhu Qiuqi and others cannot refuse it.

Zhu Qiuqi looked at the children who were not afraid of strangers and were strolling around everywhere, so she decided to let them see the life of the aristocratic families of that era.

"Don't worry, there won't be such troublesome people now."

Thinking of what Xuanyuan Ke had just reminded her, Zheng Jinyu still reminded her.

She knew that Zhu Qiuqi was a person who didn't like dealing with these powerful people, so she comforted her in this way.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Qiuqi was very grateful.

"Thank you for the reminder, Princess."

Zheng Jinyu patted her hands and said, "Okay, you've just arrived in the capital and you haven't prepared anything yet. I'll have someone measure your clothes so you can wear a formal dress tomorrow."

"Thank you, Princess."

Seeing that Zheng Jinyu had arranged everything for her, Zhu Qiuqi breathed a sigh of relief.

When it came to the banquet the next day, Zhu Qiuqi couldn't help but sigh at the splendor of the banquet.

This is where the nobles live. If she hadn't come to this era, she might not have been able to see this place in her two lifetimes.

Since Zhang Siyuan had just returned to Beijing, Xuanyuan Ke took him with him.

It also lets those who are interested see that Zhang Siyuan now has the Eastern Palace as his backer.

Zheng Jinyu also brought Zhu Qiuqi and several children. When she was holding Zhang Yijing's hand, Zheng Jinyu's heart and eyes were full of smiles.

This little girl is so sensible, so sensible that it makes people feel distressed.

Especially when seeing those watery eyes, Zheng Jinyu wanted to get closer.

Sure enough, when the people at the banquet saw Zhu Qiuqi, although they didn't know her identity, they all greeted her politely.

Especially after learning about Zhu Qiuqi's identity, everyone's eyes were filled with admiration.

Whether it was the waterwheel before or the pills from Jishidiang later, they were all things they flocked to.