The Emperor of Chengde had never personally wrapped dumplings before. Watching the two children play and work at the same time, he also felt the joy of being a father in an ordinary family.

The two little ones liked to bicker, but he could see that Old Seventh was always letting the little girl have her way.

The little girl is not someone who takes advantage of others. Though she's a child, she speaks very tactfully.

After the feast, Fu Baimian's face was flushed red with wine and satisfaction, but Emperor Chengde remained impassive. However, he too had not been sparing with his consumption today.

As an emperor, meals were always eaten in moderation. Even for favorite dishes, one would not overindulge. However, today the Emperor Chengde ate a lot of dumplings and drank a great deal of alcohol.

"Big brother, as father and son, we have this life but may not have the next. Cherish it well. Tang Qi is a good kid, truly, treat him well."

Emperor Chengde nodded, "Older brother, I have a plan in mind."

"Just having some is enough, when it comes to talking about it, your wealthy families are just trouble, always arguing and fighting. Unlike us poor folks, we're drowning in debt, nobody even bothers with us hahaha..."

Fu Jiujiu saw that Emperor Chengde's expression changed slightly, and quickly explained, "Uncle, my father had a bit too much to drink."

The throne of an emperor is built upon the blood of his kin. His ancestors did so, and he does the same, and his sons will inevitably suffer the same fate.

Only winners are entitled to sit in that position.

The Emperor Qianlong nodded slightly, "Seventh Brother, let's go back."

Tang Xian nodded. "Yes."

Fu Baiwan drank too much. After seeing the guests off, he went back to his room and fell asleep.

Tian Guihua placed him comfortably and sat under the tree to enjoy the shade. The little milk dumpling obediently sat beside her.

"Girl, I think Tang Qi's dad isn't the type who becomes a stepfather just because he has a new wife. I think he treats Tang Qi pretty well!"

Fujujio nodded. "I think it's good too."

But you said okay? I still feel like it's not right to have Tang Qiyi live outside.

"Mother, perhaps their family is just like that."

Tien Guihua smiled, "That family is quite strange, but then again, every family has its own difficulties, and everyone lives their life differently."

……

"Sanjin, try this."

Jiang Yao saw the man focusing intently on the military manual, so she brought the cut fruit to his lips.

Fu Sanjin took the person into his arms, and Jiang Min just happened to push the door open at that moment. Seeing the affectionate scene between the couple, she was instantly furious and shouted, "It's broad daylight, you two are not ashamed!"

Fu Sanjin was a little embarrassed. After all, he was an honest person.

Jiang Yao, however, kissed Fu Sijin hard on the face in front of Jiang Min. "Jiang Min, you're really interesting. This is our room, we are husband and wife, what do you care what we do?"

"You...aren't ashamed?" Jiang Min said. "Daytime debauchery, only someone like you would do such a thing."

Fu Sijin gave her a cold glance. "Watch your mouth."

He said he could, but he said his wife couldn't.

"You dare to do it, and you're not allowed to say anything? Humph." Jiang Min crossed her arms and stood there.

Jiang Yao wasn't angry at all, nor was she embarrassed. What was wrong with being affectionate with her own husband?

"What brings you into my room? If it's nothing, please don't disturb our loving embrace."

"Jiang Yao, do you still have any shame?" Jiang Min shouted.

"Strange, did I let you see this? You're lazing in our marital bedroom, what do you want to do?" Jiang Yao asked with a smile.

Jiang Min was furious, “Do you think I wanted to come? My grandmother forced me to.”

"What's wrong?"

"Why don't you ask your grandmother?"

Seeing that Fu Sijin wasn't coming, Jiang Min cried out like a resentful spirit: "And you too, grandmother told the two of you to go together."

"It's really shameless, the big change is happening right there making waves."

Fu Sanjin strode over, a towering and muscular man, like a mountain standing before Jiang Min. Jiang Min was overwhelmed by the immense pressure and kept swallowing nervously. "You... what do you want? Fu Sanjin, are you even a man? Do you want to hit a woman?"

"Whether you're a man or a woman, anyone who bullies my wife is my enemy."

Jiang Yao was frightened, thinking he really was going to attack.

Fu Sanjin did indeed want to make a move, but Jiang Yao stopped him. If he really made a move, Auntie Two would run around and make a fuss about it.

Sanjin is currently riding high, so it's not suitable to talk about them negatively.

Fu Sijin was willing to fight for Jiang Yao, and Jiang Yao was also willing to endure for him.

"Remember this, next time you talk nonsense, I won't stop you." Jiang Yao smirked, taking Fu Sanjin's arm, their affectionate display envious to those around them. "Sanjin, let's go."

Jiang Min was at the back, watching them as a couple playing music together harmoniously. She almost rolled her eyes to the sky. What's so great about it?

Fu Sanjin is vulgar, rude, and he even wants to lay his hands on a woman?

Jiang Yao will definitely get beaten up later.

Seeing her husband and wife laughing as they walked in, Lady Jiang's face turned a few degrees colder.

"Grandma."

"Have a seat," said the old Madam Jiang coldly. She had always disliked Jiang Yao, finding even her breath wrong.

Right now, I feel completely disgusted, but I have to endure it and keep my feelings to myself.

"Three golds."

"Grandmother, what orders do you have?" Fu Sijin maintained a superficial respect for the old woman on Jiang Yao's face.

Lady Jiang, the old queen, truly didn't want to spare a second glance at the two people, but someone just happened to have their eye on Fu Sanjin.

"It's nothing important. I just wanted to ask you, do you know who Miss Wu from General Gao's family is interested in?"

Fu Sijin shook his head. Where would he know these things? Even though she was his godsister, there's still a difference between men and women. He didn't get close to her individually, besides, this kind of thing wasn't his concern.

"Grandma, what are you doing this for?"

"Someone wants me to tell Miss Gao's youngest daughter about a marriage proposal. I called you here to ask."

"Who?" Jiang Yao asked.

"Fifth Prince."

Fu Sanjin looked at Jiang Yao, the couple's eyes met.

Old Madam Jiang couldn't stand it anymore. She thought their flirtation was inappropriate, especially in front of elders.

"Sanjin, since you have entered our Jiang family, you should consider our Jiang family. The fifth prince is interested in the fifth miss of the Gao family, so I will leave this matter to you."

"Grandma, I'm afraid I can't do this."

"Why?"

Fu Sanjin said seriously, "First, let's talk about my adoptive father. He had vaguely mentioned it once before that he wouldn't marry his daughter into the imperial family. Besides, I and Fifth Sister can't be related to this at all."

Isn't there YaoYao?

"I... my grandmother, I'm not very close to Fifth Sister either."

Jiang Yao knew the old Empress Dowager's thoughts and couldn't help but advise, "Grandmother, although our Jiang family is not as prosperous as it was when Grandfather was alive, we are doing well now. General Gao doesn't want to marry his daughter into the imperial family because he doesn't want to participate in the endless struggle. As subjects, we should just obey orders."

"Silence!" The Dowager Empress Jiang was furious, hurling the rosary beads in her hand at Jiang Yao.

First published on the Traditional Chinese Novel Network