kingnovel Chapter 1252 Genealogy
Chapter 1252 Genealogy
Zhou Guo was stunned, "Dad, this is not good, this is the imperial kitchen."
Xu Xiushan said, "What's wrong with the imperial chefs? The previous dynasty was extremely extravagant. There were thousands of imperial chefs alone. What do they need so many for? Aren't they just idlers? Go and pick one yourself. None of these imperial chefs have left."
No matter who becomes the emperor, he always has to eat. They have fought their way up here, and they can't always bring their own chefs with them wherever they go. Even if they do, can their cooking skills compare with those of the imperial chefs?
Therefore, no matter who sits on the throne, these imperial chefs will have their place and can eat meals, the only difference is the people they serve.
Zhou Guo was very happy. "Really? Then I won't be polite, Dad. I'll give you 20% of the profit."
Xu Xiushan laughed loudly and waved his hand, "What does Dad want your dividend for? Tomorrow, when your mother comes back and opens the general's mansion, we will go back and open the ancestral hall to put you on the family tree."
The day after tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, when the army will enter the city and occupy the palace.
Zhou Guo nodded happily. She really didn't expect that one day she would actually become the daughter of the Xu family. She had clearly raised a big banner at that time, but she didn't expect that it would really come true.
Zhou Dacang asked her privately, "Are you afraid to become a member of the Xu family?"
Zhou Guo shook his head. "I'm not afraid. As long as I become a member of the Xu family and the Zhou family doesn't expel me, that's fine."
Zhou Dacang touched her head and said, "What are you talking about? How could the Zhou family bear to remove you from the family tree? Since our generation compiled the family tree, you have been the ancestor of the Zhou family, a role model for future generations, and the most capable aunt."
Ancestors...
Zhou Guo's mouth corners lifted involuntarily.
Ever since the capital was conquered, many people have rushed here. All the Xu family members from all over have rushed to the capital, including Xu Xiaobei from the north.
By the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, everyone had arrived.
Xu Xiaobei came on horseback with his men, covered in snow.
Xu Xiushan was very pleased, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Luckily you made it to this important day."
Xu Xiaobei greeted his family, and the old lady smiled and said, "Today is a big day, it would be best if you could make it in time."
All the members of the Xu family gathered in the general's mansion. Zhou Guo was not the only one who was included in the family tree today. The world has been turbulent in recent years, and some of them have not been included in the family tree for several years since they were born. This is a good opportunity to include them all together.
There were three kinds of sacrificial animals on the altar in the ancestral hall, and members of the Xu family stood on both sides. Xu Xiushan and the old lady stood at the front, followed by Xu Xiaobei and his brothers, and their wives stood next to Xu Xiaobei.
Xu Sibei was a lonely man, with Zhou Guo standing next to him. The brother and sister had nothing on their backs and sides, neither a partner nor children. Behind them were the Xu family members.
The major was muttering something to the side, and after he finished, Xu Xiushan took the lead in burning incense to the ancestors.
Zhou Guo held the incense in both hands, knelt down as the master spoke, and kowtowed solemnly three times, one by one. From then on, she was Xu Anbei, a member of the Xu family.
What’s strange is why these old guys from the Xu family didn’t react at all?
Not to mention that she was an outsider, wasn't it said that a young girl could only be included in the man's family tree after she got married? It must be because Xu Xiushan was so powerful that these people didn't dare to say anything even if they had any opinions.
Zhou Guo’s mind has never been quiet.
After the ceremony was completed, it was time to add the family tree to the list. Among so many people waiting to be included, Zhou Guo was the first one.
Her birth date and eight characters were written down, and finally her name was added, Xu Anbei, below Xu Xiushan's name, next to Xu Sibei, with the word "female" written on top.
With the utterance of the last word, she truly became Xu Anbei, the Xu Anbei who was included in the family tree and could enjoy the incense of the Xu family after her death.
Xu Xiushan laughed happily, the old lady's eyes were full of kindness, and Xu Xiaobei and others looked at her with smiles.
Xu Sibei was the happiest. "You will really be my sister from now on. I will call you An An from now on. It has a good meaning and sounds nice. Is that okay?"
Zhou Guo didn't have any objection, it was just a name, "Okay, brother, call me whatever you want."
The old lady took her hand, looked her up and down and said, "I will make you some nice clothes in the future. We are so pretty, it would be a pity if we don't wear nice clothes. By the way, have you written to your parents? When will they come to the capital? We can talk to them there."
Zhou Guo said: "I have already sent a letter, but the journey to the north is long and they can't walk fast, so I think it will take until the beginning of spring."
The old lady nodded, "Yes, it's not easy to travel to the north right now. Since your parents know about this, it will be the same for them when they come later."
The Xu family members looked at Zhou Guo with envy, jealousy and hatred. How could an outsider become Xu Xiushan's child?
If they want a daughter, there are not many in their clan, and they can have as many as they want. How can such a thing be given to outsiders?
Many people thought this way, but no one dared to speak up. They all knew what was right and wrong. And looking at their family, everyone from the old to the young liked her. If they spoke up, they would definitely suffer the consequences.
Zhou Guo thus officially became a member of the Xu family.
At this time, Zhou Dacang was having dinner in a restaurant with Lao Zheng, Lao Hei and others.
Old Zheng glanced at him and said, "It will be on the family tree today. As an uncle, why don't you go and take care of it?"
Lao Hei said, "That's right. Although the Xu family likes her, there are so many people from the Xu family. Do they all like her? Aren't you worried that others will trip her up?"
Zhou Dacang laughed, "Do you think that we are just playing house all this time? Who dares to interfere with what the general wants to do? Who dares to disrespect her on his territory? It would be unnecessary for me to go there."
Moreover, Zhou Guo herself is not someone who can be easily messed with. If anyone messes with her, she will chop that person to death. What does he have to worry about? He should be worried about others.
Old Zheng nodded and sighed, "Back then, we wanted to adopt that girl as our goddaughter. Fortunately, we didn't."
Lao Hei said, "It would be good if she is not a daughter but a niece. The general has no daughter. Once she ascends the throne, she will be able to get the title of the eldest princess. She will be a golden branch and jade leaf, and she will be extremely precious. She can do whatever she wants in the future. Who dares to mess with her? She has to be liked by the young generals."
In short, Zhou Guo's future is bright, but the futures of the others are not bad either.
Old Zheng looked at Zhou Dacang and asked, "What do you think the general will give you?"
Zhou Dacang said calmly, "You can give me any title you want, I will gladly accept it."
His original purpose of joining the military camp was to find his two brothers, and later to provide support for Zhou Guo's increasingly wealthy family. Now that his brothers have been found, Zhou Guo also has a bigger backer, and his goals have been achieved.
These extra things were unexpected surprises for him. He was originally just a farm boy, and the highest official he had ever seen in his life was the county magistrate. Now he became a general, which was enough for him.