“This was supposed to be a visit from her real family, but I didn't expect it to turn out like this. My poor flower, don't be sad, you still have us, and this is your home too!”

"This is truly your home!"

Little Flower nodded vigorously.

“Originally, I walked with them because it would have been more convenient for me to burn incense at my mother's grave. They certainly wouldn't bother with such things. My mother's grave has probably been neglected for ages,” Xiaohua whispered softly.

“But after this experience, I'm truly scared. From now on, I'll just remember my mother in my heart. I believe that if she knew about this, she would understand!”

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Da An said, "Don't be like this, there will be other chances. I will still accompany you to burn incense for your mother. After this experience, the Xu family won't dare to make things difficult for us! As long as we show our authority, they are just commoners, and we are officials!"

Just like Luo Fengtang and Yang Ruqing, Dayan returned to the village and home. They didn't put on airs and were still the same as before, taking a friendly approach.

But they are all accomplished scholars out there.

Not wielding power, they are humble, but it doesn't mean they won't use it.

“Xu Daguai can’t run for long. When his silver runs out, he will naturally come back. By then, if he wants to live a peaceful life, he'll have to come back to our house and apologize.” Yang Ruqing took over the conversation.

"At that time, father and mother, you can help Xiao Hua plead with him again! As for this matter, let's put it aside for now. Tomorrow is the Lunar New Year, we have to get busy, create a festive atmosphere. We can't let such a vile person ruin our mood for the new year, right?" Yang Ruqing asked again.

Mrs. Sun quickly agreed, "That's right, Qing'er is making sense."

"My dear children, Dalian, Xiaonian, Chen'er, all of our family members who are working outside or studying have returned. It's rare for us to all be together like this. We should celebrate the New Year with joy and merriment! Let's not talk about anything that might spoil the atmosphere!"

Xiaohua also raised her hand to wipe the tears from her face and said to Sun Shi, "Mother, I'll go to the backyard to wash my face first. I'll go cook dinner later. Sister, you don't need to go back and cook. I'll cook more rice. Tonight, let Uncle Luo and the children come over too, we'll eat together!"

"No, my aunt had already greeted them when we got off the car earlier. She's already cooking dinner now. Anyway, we have plenty of chances to eat together during the Lunar New Year, no need to rush tonight."

Mrs. Sun nodded: "Yes, Qing'er is right, let them do as they please!"

Yang Ruqing and Luofeng Tang went back to their home, but they found that the two children hadn't returned yet.

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“No need to guess, she must be at Lao Mu's house with her son Zi Chuan’s uncle.” Yang Ruoqing said helplessly.

“Since they like to hang out with Zichuan, let them be!” Luofengtang said with a smile.

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Yang Ruqing said: "Oh, you are the father! How come these children are so lost now? I can't figure it out!"

Luo Fengtang said: "Zichuan has a lot of books there. Our Chener is different from me in that he's very good at martial arts, but he also loves to study books."

“Unlike me, I’m just a roughneck who likes to wield weapons. Hehe, I think our son got his love of reading from you, since you can write too!”

Seeing that Luofengtang seemed about to start praising his wife again, Yang Ruqing quickly raised her hand to stop him.

"Stop with the compliments, you still have time to praise me? Your son and daughter are now head over heels for Zi Chuan, practically making him their godfather!" Yang Ruqing sat there, crossed her legs, holding a hand warmer in one hand, and teased as she spoke.

Luofengtang squatted down beside Yang Ruqing's legs, laughing with glee: "What's the big deal? Even if I really acknowledge him as my godfather, he's still my blood! Not Zichuan's!"

“You're asking for a fight!” Yang Ruqing’s willow eyebrows shot up, she glared at him fiercely, and pretended to twist his arm.

He quickly pleaded for forgiveness: "Wife, don't be angry. I was wrong to speak carelessly. Come on, come on, let me give you a leg massage and make amends!"

He truly gently kneaded her legs.

Yang Ruqing narrowed her eyes, very comfortably said: "Well, that's about right! Left side, a little heavier, yes, yes, like that, keep this rhythm, good, good, continue..."

Lu Fengtang massaged his legs while looking up at Yang Ruqing and saying, "Actually, the two children are quite close to Zichuan. Being able to visit him often to chat and keep him company is a good thing."

"Hmm..." Yang Ruqing narrowed her eyes and hummed in response.

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Luo Fengtang continued, "To be honest, although Zichuan was my competitor back when we were young, I never underestimated him."

"But all in all, I still admire his talent and his character."

He's a gentleman. Even though your obsession has lasted for many years, he never went behind our backs to sabotage or break us up, to be honest about it.

On the contrary, he had been enduring, suppressing, hiding it deep inside.

“Everyone in the court holds office. If he were really a petty person who bore grudges, he would have tripped me up while my wings were not yet full.”

"But Zichuan has never, on the contrary, he has always helped me and you. He likes you, but he wants you to be happy, so he has secretly helped us a lot and protected us."

“Especially during the Henan locust plague that year, and later when King Su of Shu raised his troops in rebellion, the Retired Emperor personally led his army to quell the uprising, entrusting me as the vanguard.”

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Because of the poisonous locust incident, I don't know how many people have ostracized me, and I don't know how many people have distanced themselves from me, but Kozue didn't.

“He stood firmly by my side, arguing and negotiating for me. He told the truth, and honestly, I’m very grateful to him. I've long considered him a close friend who would be there through thick and thin!” Luo Fengtang said.

After saying all that, Luofengtang noticed Yang Ruoheng's eyes had already opened.

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Her eyes were clear, with gentle ripples in their depths.

Luo Fengtang continued, “Old Mu’s only left with himself now. He lives alone and to be celebrating the New Year like this, it's truly bleak.”

“Two children could go to keep him company, and he wouldn’t be lonely or bored. So, I still agree and encourage the children to go.”

“He is more learned than I am, and the children can learn a lot from him. I think this is also a great thing.” He continued.

Yang Ruqing shook her head. "It should be said that he is more profound in his studies than you, but in martial arts and military affairs, he is far inferior to you."

Besides, he started learning from a young age, while I personally taught you how to read when you were in your teens. Your starting points are worlds apart, so it's normal that he surpasses you in terms of culture.

"If you had gone to school since childhood, I believe you would definitely have passed the imperial examinations and achieved fame, because you are smart! My husband is the smartest and best man in the world!"

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