Being a Lady of an Influential Family

Zhang Bi had just returned from overseas, but he had grown up in the capital and felt no stranger to the capital even though he had been working abroad for more than a year. His wife also came from a famous family in the capital and was an extremely beautiful and elegant woman.

Mrs. Zhang is already three or four months pregnant. Although she can't see anything yet, she is obviously cautious in her actions. Fu Zheng looked at Mrs. Zhang standing next to Zhang Bi, and couldn't help but look at Zhuo Lin.

Of course Zhuo Lin knew what he was thinking, but she couldn't say anything to him in front of outsiders and just glanced at him lightly.

What surprised Zhuo Lin and Fu Zheng was that Zhang Bi not only brought his wife to the banquet, but also Zhang Zuo, the second young master of the Zhang family, came with them. It's not that Zhuo Lin felt uncomfortable seeing Zhang Zuo. After all, she and Zhang Zuo weren't even engaged. What's more, Zhang Zuo got married earlier than her. In fact, the two of them had nothing in common.

It's just that the second young master of the Zhang family has always kept a low profile. Zhuo Lin only met Zhang Bi twice at school before he left the capital. They always followed Zhang Bi without saying a word. Zhuo Lin didn't even follow him. Had any conversation. Zhang Zuo would come with Zhang Bi today, which really surprised Zhuo Lin.

As for Fu Zheng, he didn't know Zhang Zuo at all and didn't care who he was.

"Arlin, Brother Fu, please sit down." Zhang Bi pulled his wife and said with a smile to the couple who had just entered.

Fu Zheng raised his eyebrows slightly because of his title, but didn't say anything.

Zhuo Lin smiled generously and said, "It cost senior a lot. Congratulations to senior and my wife."

Mrs. Zhang smiled gently and said: "We have heard about Zhuo Meizi's charm in other places, but it's a pity that I was not in the capital to see it with my own eyes. In the future, everyone will interact more, Zhuo Meizi, don't dislike me."

Zhuo Lin smiled and said, "Madam, you are joking. I will have to rely on you in the future." The two ladies looked at each other and smiled. Although their personalities and ambitions were completely different, they both had a good impression of each other.

After the two of them sat down, Zhang Bi then seriously introduced Zhang Zuo to the two of them.

Zhang Zuo was several years younger than Zhang Bi. He looked thin, pale and taciturn. Zhuo Lin and Fu Zheng across from him just glanced at each other and seemed to have no intention of making friends with them.

Seeing him like this, Zhang Bi couldn't help but frown slightly. His younger brother had been frail and sick since he was a child, and had a silent and introverted personality. It was better to follow him before, but this time I came back and found that he had become more and more taciturn. His father was busy with official duties and had no time to take care of him. Zhang Bi took him out in the hope that he could make more friends. However, although he visited many people in the past few days, the results were not satisfactory.

It was Zhang Zuo who asked to come today. He thought it would be better, but he didn't want Zhang Zuo to still be like this.

"Azuo." Zhang Bi said solemnly.

Hearing his brother's slightly displeased voice, Zhang Zuo raised his head to look at the two of them, and nodded to them as if he had met them.

Zhang Bi's face darkened slightly. Mrs. Zhang next to him pulled him to indicate that there were still guests. Zhang Bi sighed softly and turned his head to greet Fu Zheng.

Zhang Bi and Fu Zheng didn't know each other. Zhang Bi was surprised when he heard the news that Zhuo Lin married Fu Zheng. After all, Zhuo Lin was the woman who rejected the Zhang family. He had always thought that even if Zhuo Lin got married, the person she would choose would definitely be a rare and unique person.

It's not that Fu Zheng isn't good enough. Given Fu Zheng's background and his current status at this age, Zhang Bi himself doesn't dare to say that he can do it. But in the eyes of most people in the world, Fu Zheng is indeed nothing compared to those noble and powerful families.

This is why Zhang Bi took the initiative to entertain Zhuo Lin and his wife. He was a little curious about what kind of man Zhuo Lin could choose among countless suitors.

Zhang Bi felt a little better when he met him today. Fu Zheng was indeed a rare and heroic figure. At least in the capital, he could not find such a figure even if he searched through all those elegant, noble, well-behaved, or uninhibited young men. .

Not to mention, Fu Zheng is still the deputy of Wang Governor, who has monopolized Jiang and Yong two states, and he has just turned thirty years old.

Zhang Bi could naturally see that Fu Zheng was by no means a person who had been subordinate to others for a long time. Sooner or later, this person would definitely become the dominant hero.

With the plan in mind, Zhang Bi became more polite to Fu Zheng.

At the banquet, they exchanged glasses and exchanged glasses, and each of them also exchanged their views on the current situation, including what was true and what was false, and whether they were right or wrong. After saying goodbye to the three Zhang family members and coming out, Fu Zheng couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

Zhuo Lin looked up at him, a little funny, "What's wrong? What do you think of Zhang Bi?"

Fu Zheng looked up at the vast sky, narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "There are too many selfish minds. It's too tiring to get along with this kind of person."

Zhuo Lin raised her eyebrows, "Are you trying to make fun of me?" In essence, she and Zhang Bi are the same kind of people.

Fu Zhengyi reached out and took her into his arms, shielding her from the night wind while saying, "What's the matter? You are my wife, who is he?"

Zhuo Lin couldn't help but laugh. She raised her hand to straighten his messy collar and said, "You will inevitably have to deal with people like this in the future. You'd better get used to it earlier."

"I know." Fu Zheng was a little depressed. He didn't like people like Zhang Bi. He was annoyed just by looking at him. Unfortunately, Zhuo Lin was right. Among the people he would have to deal with in the future, Zhang Bi would definitely be the one.

Zhuo Lin smiled and said, "Go back and read the book I selected for you."

"Arlin, it's not like you don't know that I hate reading." Fu Zheng was dissatisfied.

"Then do you want to see it?" Zhuo Lin raised her eyes and looked at him and asked.

"Look!" Fu Zhengdao, "You read it to me?"

Zhuo Lin couldn't help but chuckle, leaned forward and kissed him gently on the cheek.

In fact, Zhuo Lin knew that although Fu Zheng looked a bit arrogant and didn't like studying, he had his own way of doing things, otherwise he wouldn't be where he is today.

But I still inevitably worry about him, and I will say a few words from time to time.

Fu Zheng reached out to hold her in his arms, lowered his head and kissed her red lips.

For a long time, he lowered his head and leaned his forehead against hers, and whispered: "Arin, Zhang Bi is about to hold his son, let's have a baby too, right?"

Zhuo Lin had a headache. She had guessed what he was thinking from the way he looked at Madam Zhang.

"Didn't you say you wouldn't have children for the time being?"

Fu Zheng was also a little troubled, "Yes, I don't feel comfortable if you are alone in the capital now. I originally thought that we could live together in two years."

Zhuo Lin pushed his forehead, which was close to hers, "Forget it, even if we live together, you can't be at home every day." Fu Zheng now has to spend most of his time in the military, even if Zhuo Lin and Even after he returned to the south, they couldn't be together every day.

Fu Zheng's eyes lit up, "Then ask my mother to take care of you?"

Zhuo Lin said, "Let's talk about it later."

Fu Zheng immediately became happy when he heard this, "Then let's work harder!"

"..." Zhuo Lin was speechless.

Fu Zheng stayed in the capital for more than a month and was urgently recruited back by Governor Wang a few days before the New Year. Fu Zheng was very dissatisfied with this. He originally planned to stay in the capital to accompany Zhuo Lin during the New Year.

Zhuo Lin was also helpless, but naturally she couldn't be too casual as a subordinate, so she had to persuade Fu Zheng, who was trying to delay time, to leave on the grounds that he could go back to spend the New Year with his parents.

Fu Zheng originally wanted to take Zhuo Lin back to Yongcheng, but now that the New Year is approaching, Zhuo Lin is busy, and it is too hard to go on the road temporarily, so he has to give up.

After seeing off Fu Zheng, Zhuo Lin spent a quiet New Year in the capital.

Just after the New Year, Zhuo Lin had a vague feeling that the situation in the capital was not good. In the past two years, the conflicts between the emperor, courtiers, and warlords in various places have become more and more intense. At the most serious point, Xiao Zhu, the emperor, and the important officials in the court and the royal family could not even maintain the superficial peace.

Xiao Zhu was also very helpless about this.

"Does it really not matter if your Majesty is like this?" In a newly opened coffee shop outside Beijing University, Zhuo Lin took a sip of coffee, and the mellow but bitter taste made her frown slightly.

Xiao Zhu elegantly stirred the coffee in front of him and said with a smile: "For now, it shouldn't matter."

Zhuo Lin sighed slightly, even though she was worried that Xiao Zhu might be usurped at any time.

"I somewhat understand your Majesty's thoughts, and Prime Minister Zhang seems to be supportive, but..."

Xiao Zhu smiled bitterly and said: "But most of the dignitaries in the court and the royal family are opposed to it."

Zhuo Lin nodded, looked at Xiao Zhu and couldn't help but said, "Actually... I also don't understand. Is it worth it for Your Majesty to do this?" Reform is never an easy thing, because it is destined to touch many people in power. interests of the person. As the king of a country, Xiao Zhu is precisely the one who has the greatest interests.

Xiao Zhu looked calm, "Arlin thinks, if this continues, how many years can An Xia survive?"

Zhuo Lin was silent.

Nowadays, generals everywhere support their troops and respect themselves. Although no one openly rebels, they almost don't pay attention to the imperial court. As long as the warlords from various places are reshuffled and strengthened, sooner or later someone will challenge the royal family.

Xiao Zhu put down the metal spoon in his hand, looked at Zhuo Lin and said sternly: "Just last year, a total of seventeen local wars occurred in Daxia. Four generals from one side died, and three of them had their territories annexed. At present, There are still ten generals in Daxia who can support their troops and respect themselves. The situation will be completed, and then...then the real desolation of life will begin."

Zhuo Lin's expression became more solemn, and Xiao Zhu smiled and said, "I guess Fu Zheng also dislikes Wang Derui, right?"

"..." How was she going to say that Fu Zheng didn't like Wang because he delayed his stay in the capital for the New Year?

After thinking about it, Zhuo Lin said, "Fu Zheng..."

Xiao Zhu raised his hand to stop her and said, "I know, he doesn't have that intention now." It's hard to say whether it will happen in the future.

Zhuo Lin was silent and had to admit Xiao Zhu's words that every general did not set out to rebel at the beginning.

Xiao Zhu sighed and said, "Actually, I discussed this topic with Fu Zheng and Long Xiao in the early years. Unfortunately... I'm afraid I will disappoint them."

Zhuo Lin said: "This is not something you can decide."

Xiao Zhu smiled and said, "Fu Zheng will be back today, right? Will you be unhappy if I invite you to drink coffee?"

Zhuo Lin felt helpless, nodded and said, "He's not that stingy either."

Xiao Zhu disagreed, "Really? Are you the only one who thinks so?"

A guard came in from outside the door, walked over to Xiao Zhu, leaned over and whispered a few words.

Xiao Zhu stood up and said to Zhuo Lin helplessly: "I really don't have any time to spare. I'm going back first. Arlin, thank you for drinking coffee with me."

Zhuo Lin glanced at the coffee in front of him without drinking a sip. Daxia people still preferred to drink tea. Although coffee is not a new species, it has only really become popular in the past few years.

"Your Majesty is serious, walk slowly."

Xiao Zhu nodded, turned around and took the people away.

Zhuo Lin was sitting in the shop, watching Xiao Zhu from the glass window as he took the people out and got into the car. Somewhat belatedly, she realized that Xiao Zhu seemed to have lost some weight during the new year. It seemed that the royal family was indeed having a difficult time. .

After sitting in the cafe for a while, Zhuo Lin got up and left to go back to school to pick up something and go home quickly.

As soon as I walked to the school gate, I saw Zhang Zuo and a young woman lowering their heads and saying something. The woman turned her back to her and lowered her head as if sobbing. Zhang Zuo originally had a gloomy and impatient look on his face. When he raised his head and saw her, he stiffened slightly and quickly relaxed. He just felt a little uncomfortable. He nodded towards her.

"Second Young Master Zhang?" Zhuo Lin thought for a while but walked over.

When she heard someone coming, the girl immediately stopped crying, but the traces of her crying could not be covered up.

Zhuo Lin looked at the two of them, "What are you two?"

Zhang Zuo lowered his eyes and said, "Mrs. Fu, what a coincidence."

After hearing this, the woman couldn't help but raise her head to look at Zhuo Lin, and then quickly lowered her head.

Zhuo Lin said: "Second Young Master Zhang, what a coincidence. You two...is there anything I can do to help you?"

Zhang Zuo shook his head, "No, this is a girl from Xing's relative, who came to the capital to visit her relatives. She got lost while walking around, so I helped find someone."

Zhuo Lin was a little surprised. When did Zhang Zuo become so helpful?

However, she was not familiar with Zhang Zuo, and she and Xing Wei had only met occasionally at some banquets, and had never exchanged a few words, so it was not easy to meddle in other people's business. Just looking sideways at the woman, the woman quickly whispered: "Zhang...Second Master Zhang is right, don't bother this, madam."

Zhuo Lin nodded, "That's good, I have something else to do, so I'll excuse you."

Zhang Zuo said, "Mrs. Fu, walk slowly."

Zhuo Lin said goodbye to the two of them and walked quickly to the school gate.

When he walked to the door, for some reason he couldn't help but look back behind him. There were no traces of the two people standing at the door of the store. Zhuo Lin raised her hand and pressed her lightly twitching eyebrows, feeling a little upset for some reason.