I am a woman, I am a man, I want to marry a wife so that I can farm

The next morning, Old Lady Ye told Ye Ze about Zhang Dongsheng's coming, and Ye Ze called Lin Tieshan to question him.

Lin Tieshan didn't know the relationship between Zhang Dongsheng and the Ye family, so he answered honestly, "There is a man named Zhang Dongsheng, he is a captain of the Fifth Guard Battalion, the reason why he wants to protect the emperor when he returns to his hometown to worship his ancestors is because his family is also in Qingshui Town, and he wants to go home to visit."

These were of course Zhang Dongsheng's superficial statements. Ever since Ye Qiulan moved into the princess's mansion, he didn't even have the chance to see her from afar. He just wanted to see her and see if she was doing well.

Ye Ze waved his hand and asked Lin Tieshan to bring the person over.

Zhang Dongsheng had an instinctive fear of Ye Ze. He didn't expect to be discovered so soon, and he couldn't help feeling uneasy.

"I see you, Your Majesty."

"No need to be polite." Ye Ze looked Zhang Dongsheng up and down with an indifferent gaze. He was much stronger than before. If Old Lady Ye hadn't mentioned him today, Ye Ze almost forgot about Zhang Dongsheng. He didn't expect that he could really make a name for himself in the military camp with his hard work. However, Ye Ze had no shortage of soldiers and generals!

"After you return home this time, don't come back to Beijing to report your work. I will give you some compensation. You can use this money to buy a house and land at home, marry a wife, and live a good life."

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Dongsheng raised his head abruptly upon hearing this, clasped his fists and said, "I ask Your Majesty to take back my order. I just want to protect them and their daughter. I have no other intentions. I ask Your Majesty to grant my wish."

"My words are real. Do you want me to go back on my word?" Ye Ze's eyes suddenly turned cold.

No matter how reluctant Zhang Dongsheng was, he could only agree: "I dare not...I obey your order."

"I believe that you have not spent these years in the military camp in vain. You should be more experienced in judging people. When you marry a wife, you must treat her well."

Ye Ze gave a kind reminder, then walked towards his carriage without looking back, and the group set off again.

The emperor's return to his hometown to worship his ancestors is a big event. After the prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Fengyang City received the news, they sent people to guard the official road outside Ninghuai County in advance.

As soon as Ye Ze and others' carriage arrived at Ninghuai County, a large group of people knelt down in front of them. The prefect of Fengyang and the prefects, counties and other officials under his jurisdiction respectfully welcomed the emperor back home.

All the villagers of Yejia Village rushed to the village entrance to welcome them. For a moment, Yejia Village was more lively than ever before.

Ye Ze and others were arranged to stay temporarily in the Earl's Mansion. Fortunately, the Earl's Mansion was large enough, otherwise it would be difficult to accommodate so many people.

As for Ye Ze's original home, it was converted into a clan school, and all children over the age of five, regardless of gender, had to go to the clan school to study.

There were still a few days left before the day of ancestor worship, so the next day Ye Ze led people into the mountains to look for limestone suitable for making cement. As long as they found limestone, they could build a cement factory here, which would then be handed over to Village Chief Ye for management, giving the tribe members more ways to make money and improve their lives.

Of course, Ye Ze had another important thing to do, which was to take out the gold and silver from the cave.

Early in the morning, all the old sisters who used to get along well with Grandma Ye came over. They pulled her aside and asked her questions, praising her for being blessed. Grandma Ye was so happy that her eyes were smiling.

Nanny Tian was serving on the side. It was rare to see the Empress Dowager so happy, and she was happy too.

The eldest and second eldest Ye, each accompanied their wives and took their children to visit their father-in-law's home.

The news that the emperor had returned to Yejia Village to worship his ancestors soon spread to the surrounding villages.

Zhang Family,

While the three daughters-in-law were still arguing about who should cook and who should wash clothes, the eldest daughter of the Zhang family hurried back from outside, "Mom, mom... look who's back..."

"Oh, it's my third brother who's back!" Sister-in-law Qiao spoke first.

Seeing the person following Zhang Lao Da, the three sisters-in-law stopped arguing. Second sister-in-law Jin quickly led the person to the main hall, "Third brother, come in and sit down. Why did you come back so suddenly? You didn't even say hello in advance so that we could prepare to welcome you."

Yang from the fourth room poured him some warm water and placed it on the table. "Third brother, drink some water to moisten your throat first."

When the three sisters-in-law saw Zhang Dongsheng's attire, they knew that he was doing well outside and must have brought back money, so they were extremely enthusiastic towards him.

Zhang Dongsheng had never been treated so warmly by his family before, and he was a little uncomfortable for a while.

Old Lady Zhang came out of the room and said, "Third brother, you're back. Come and let me see you. How come you haven't contacted your family for several years? Why did you suddenly come back today?"

"Mom, I just came back to see you." Zhang Dongsheng was not as timid as before, and his tone was even a little cold.

Fortunately, the Zhang family only cared about how much silver he brought back and didn't pay attention to these things.

Old Mrs. Zhang began to complain, "Son, I had a very hard time these past few years when you were away from home. Now that you're back, it's great. Do you not have to serve in the army anymore?"

The eldest sister-in-law, Mrs. Qiao, also complained: "Third brother, you have been gone for nearly four years. Apart from the two letters you sent home at the beginning, there has been no news since then. Mother misses you so much."

What he meant was that except for the first two times when he sent money back, he never sent money back again after that.

Second sister-in-law Jin: "That's right, the family depends entirely on your two brothers to make money to support the family, and they have had a very difficult time in the past few years."

Fourth brother's wife Yang: "Second sister-in-law, what are you talking about? Doesn't my husband also help with the housework? Why are you two the ones supporting the family? Besides, the money for the eldest wife to marry her daughter-in-law and your family to marry her daughter is all paid by the public purse, right?"

Zhang Dongsheng was silent.

I just came back, shouldn't you ask me how I'm doing outside? Shouldn't you ask if I'm injured in the battlefield? What do you mean I'm back? You're talking about money, do you really think I can't hear it?

If it was the Zhang Dongsheng from before, he really wouldn't be able to hear it.

Zhang Dongsheng was a little disappointed. "I'm a bachelor who doesn't eat or live at home, but I've sent money back twice. You guys are being supported by your parents at home, so isn't it your responsibility to work and earn money to share some of the burden at home?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the people who were chattering and complaining suddenly stopped and looked at Zhang Dongsheng awkwardly. What did he say, "Third brother?"

"I didn't bring any money back, and I don't plan to live with you anymore. But seeing that you are all living well, I feel relieved, so I'm leaving now." Zhang Dongsheng stood up and walked out.

The years he had spent in the military camp were not in vain. He now understood many things that he could not understand before. His mother did not care about him at all. She valued her eldest brother, and liked her youngest brother, the fourth brother. As for her second brother, he was at least more eloquent than himself and could make his parents happy. Only he was stupid, so stupid that he could not even protect his own wife and daughter!

In the past few years, he has only regretted it. He still wants him to send money back to support their family? What good is he thinking?!

He actually came back today with a lucky mentality. After all, he is his mother's biological son, and he hasn't seen her for several years. Maybe his mother misses him too?

Needless to say, they just missed him, and only wanted his money!

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