Chapter 87 Relatives

  Mr. Wu's words made Wu Changge thoughtful.

  He understood his father's meaning and went back to persuade Zheng Suhui, "Suhui, it's too cold recently, and the New Year is coming. Why don't you just stay at home and take a rest?"

  Zheng Suxin lowered her head to look at Wu Zhaokun practicing calligraphy, seemingly not hearing Wu Changge's words. She stretched out her hand and pointed at the red paper in front of Wu Zhaokun, saying softly: "This character is written well, but those on the side are a bit off. When holding the brush, your hand should be steady, your wrist should be suspended, and your mind shouldn't be distracted, don't always think about other things."

  Wu Zhaokun was the eldest illegitimate son of Wu Changge's concubine Zhang Yiniang, who had been recorded under Zheng Suhui's name and raised as her legitimate son.

  It wasn't until Wu Zhao Kun became his heir that Old Master Wu allowed Wu Chang Ge to be appointed as the Crown Prince.

  Wu Zhaokun was only five years old, at an age when he loved to play and had little patience, but he was a bit afraid of Zheng Suhe, so he sat for half a day writing.

  "He's still young, what's the point of learning to write now? Do you think everyone is like our Juan'er, learning characters at three and literature at five?" Wu Changge smiled with satisfaction, seeing Zheng Suheng taking care of her non-biological son just like her own.

  Zheng Suxin glanced at Wu Changge, put her hand on Wu Zhaokun's shoulder and smiled: "Alright, your dad is speaking up for you, get up and play for a while."

  Wu Zhaokun let out a cheer and put down his brush, stretching out his arm and saying: "I want to wash my hands!"

  Zheng Suxin called over the servant and led Wu Zhaokun away to wash his hands.

  Wu Changge repeated what Old Man Wu had said, cutting out the beginning and end.

  Zheng Suxin slowly turned her head, cleaned up the desk that Wu Zhaokun had just painted red, and sighed, shaking her head: "I naturally know, no matter who becomes the emperor, the Wu family will be fine."

  The four major families and the Daxia Imperial Family's blood oath is not something to be taken lightly.

  "Then why help the prince?" Wu Changge was very puzzled.

  Zheng Suxin smiled and pulled Wu Changge's hand to sit down aside, saying in a low voice: "...... Whoever becomes the emperor, the Wu family will be fine, but you will be in trouble."

  "What's wrong with me?" Wu Changge stared at Zheng Suhui in confusion, unsure how he had gotten himself into this situation.

  "...Do you think that just because you're the crown prince, this position of national duke is yours for the taking?" Zheng Suhuan said with a hint of a smile, nodding her head towards the east, "You think the people in that household are dead or something?"

  "Are you referring to Second Brother?" Wu Changge's face darkened.

  He has a legitimate younger brother Wu Changfeng and an illegitimate younger brother Wu Changshan. Both of them have already become biological sons.

  Wu Changfeng lived in the eastern wing of You Ning Hall, his first wife Yin Shi Xuan was from a large family in Jiangzuo, and the Yin family was originally a military family that produced many talented generals and was a subordinate of the Zhou family's Divine General Manor.

  At that time, the Yin family had planned to let their eldest daughter, Yin Xiuyan, marry Zhou Dajiangjun of the Shenjiang Fu. At that time, Old Master Zhou was very satisfied with the Yin family, and Zhou Dajiangjun also nodded in agreement. However, just as the two families were about to exchange gifts, Zhou Dajiangjun suddenly expressed his opposition, disregarding the objections of Old Master Zhou and Madame Zhou, insisting on marrying Feng Qiu Xian from a humble background as his first wife, and soon gave birth to their eldest son, Zhou Huai Xuan.

  Mr. and Mrs. Zhou tolerated Feng Qiuxian as their legitimate daughter-in-law for the sake of their eldest grandson, and did not argue with Zhou Chengzong about it.

  Mr. and Mrs. Zhou thought that their eldest son, Zhou Chengzong, had suddenly regretted his engagement because he had an affair with Ms. Feng, so at first, they were very unfriendly to her.

  However, after a few years, they found that Zhou Chengzong was very indifferent to Feng Shi, and it didn't seem like they had an affair before marriage at all.

  Although Feng's family was not as prominent as Yin's, the Feng family was also a well-known family of poetry and literature. In the Great Xia Dynasty, they had some literary fame. Several ancestors of the Feng family were also literary giants, and their spirits were allowed to be worshipped together with the Zheng family in the ancestral hall.

  Feng's parents died when he was young, and he grew up in his uncle's home.

  After marrying into the Zhou family, she devoted herself to supporting her husband and educating their children. She was particularly worried about her frail son, Zhou Huaixuan. Although she didn't interfere with household matters in the Zhou family, Old Master Zhou and Old Madam Zhou grew more and more fond of her.

  Yin Xiu Yan later had Old Man Zhou as a matchmaker and was engaged to Wu Chang Feng, the eldest son of the Wu family.

  Mr. and Mrs. Wu were very satisfied with Yoon Soo-yeon, but unfortunately their eldest son, Wu Changge, was already married, otherwise it would have been a perfect match for the eldest daughter to marry the eldest son.

  They also felt sorry for Yoon Soo-yeon and pitied her even more.

  Yin Xiu Yan also did her part, having a good start after marriage, giving birth to two sons Wu Zhaoxiang and Wu Zhaoming, and in the third year, she gave birth to a daughter Wu Yanying.

  Mrs. Yin was born into a good family and had given birth to a child, and she was also capable and efficient in managing the household chores, so she immediately became the most favored daughter-in-law of Old Master Wu and Old Madam Wu.

  But Zheng Suhui, the eldest daughter-in-law who had entered the family first, had never become pregnant.

  Until Yoon Soo-yeon's daughter Oh Yeon-seo was over two years old, Jung Soo-young gave birth to her only daughter Oh Yeon-jun.

  When Wu Cuijuan was just born, it's not worth mentioning that she was a blind and foolish daughter, which made the Wu family feel ashamed.

  Later, Zheng Suxin refused to give up and took Wu Yujuan, who was not yet a year old, to live in Wujiazhuang. After a year of careful treatment, she finally cured her eye disease and stupidity.

  Previously, all members of the Wu family thought that Wu Changge's branch was ruined and went to curry favor with Wu Changfeng's branch.

  When Wu Chanjuan recovered and returned, Old Man Wu personally said that she was a "reborn person" and looked at her with special importance, the wind direction of the Wu family changed again.

  Wu Changge and his family have truly made a name for themselves, regaining their status as the respected eldest branch of the Wu family.

  The crowd's cheers and applause made Wu Changge remember it vividly.

  He scowled and said coldly, "Our Juan'er is a child of the same womb, what does it matter if they have a legitimate son? Can they compare to that? Besides, even if we were to compare sons, isn't Zhao Kun my own son? I also have Zhao Lin! In my eyes, legitimate or illegitimate are all the same, I won't favor one over the other! —— Oh right, forgot to tell you, Zhang Niang has gotten pregnant again. Have her pick a few more maidservants to go over there. There are too many children in her courtyard, not enough people to take care of them."

  Zheng Suxin stared at him steadily, "...... Zhang Niangniang is pregnant again? When did you go to her place?"

  She remembered Wu Changge saying that having two sons and a daughter was enough, so she decided not to go to Zhang Yinniang's room anymore.

  Wu Changge also remembered what he had said before and muttered, "You've been too busy lately, never at home. I had a few drinks..."

  Zheng Suxin didn't blame him, her eyes fluttered and she smiled: "Zhang Niang can give birth to a child, it's a blessing. How about this, she is pregnant again and cannot serve you, I will let Yu Guifei take care of your face and put her in the house for you."

  "No need! No need! I only need you, what do I want those maids for?" As he spoke, he hugged Zheng Suhan and kissed her on the face.

  Zheng Suxin lowered her eyes and said, "Second Brother and Second Sister both have someone to rely on, but you're the only one left hanging. Do you think that just because you've been made Crown Prince, everything is fine? Father can replace you at any time... I'm helping the Crown Prince, also for your own good, leaving a way out for you. In the future, when the Crown Prince ascends to the throne, even if Second Brother and the others are capable, they won't be able to surpass you."

  Wu Changge was overjoyed, hugging Zheng Suhui and kissing her several times. "I knew my wife would be the most powerful," he said. He also said, "It's a pity we can't form an alliance with the imperial family, otherwise, Juan'er would be qualified to be the mother of the world."

  Zheng Suxin hastily covered his mouth and scolded, "These words can be said in front of me, but if they are spoken out loud, will Juan'er still be alive?"

  "Alright, I won't say it, I'm not saying anything more."

  Wu Changge thought that Zheng Suhui was so considerate of him, and he was very moved in his heart. He didn't want to persuade her either, but instead covered up for Zheng Suhui in front of Old Man Wu.

  However, now that the Crown Prince is in charge of state affairs, Zheng Suxin also felt that it was enough and stopped going out, focusing on preparing for the New Year at home.

  On New Year's Eve, the Wu family gathered together to see in the new year.

  Wu Changge's family had one table, Wu Changfeng's family had one table, and Wu Changshan's family also had one table.

  Every household has sons and daughters, it is indeed a prosperous scene for the family business.

  Old Mr. Wu was overjoyed and generously gave each of his grandsons and granddaughters a big red envelope.

  Wu Chanjuan received special treatment and sat with Old Lady Wu in the first row.

  Wu Changfeng and Yin walked up to the table where Wu Laofuren and Wu Laoye were sitting, holding their wine cups and smiling: "Father, mother, your son and daughter-in-law would like to offer you a toast."

  Old Master Wu and Old Lady Wu smiled and downed their cups of wine in one gulp.

  Wu Changge saw that his second brother really didn't take him seriously, and wouldn't even let him offer the first toast, which made him somewhat unhappy.

  Zheng Suxin pulled La La's collar and nodded towards Wu Chuanjuan, only then did Wu Changge swallow his anger.

  Unexpectedly, Mrs. Yin glanced over and saw their situation, smiled slightly, and came over with Wu Changfeng, holding a wine cup, saying: "Big brother, big sister, I and Changfeng would like to toast you both. Congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family!"

  Wu Changge forced a smile and said, "Second brother and sister are too polite. I also wish second brother and second sister all the best, may their family prosper." He then took a sip first as a sign of respect.

  Wu Changfeng laughed and said: "Big brother is in a superior position, we are flattering but can't catch up."

  Zheng Suxin just smiled faintly and didn't say a word, holding the cup to her lips for a slight sip without finishing it.

  In the grand hall with red candles burning brightly, Wu Changge looked at Zheng Suhui who was as elegant and pure as a white lotus, while Yinshi wore a bright red dress, radiant and dazzling like a blooming rose. He then glanced at his daughter Wu Yanyuan sitting at the top seat, whose face was becoming increasingly beautiful and lovely. His anger unknowingly dissipated, he called for Wu Changfeng and third brother Wu Changshan to go with him to drink wine on the other side of the screen.

  Wu Lao Ye Zi also followed, bringing with him two teenagers from his second wife.

  On this side of the screen, only the female family members and five-year-old Wu Zhao Kun were left.

  "Mr. Yin finished his wine, but instead of leaving immediately, he smiled at Zheng Su-hen and said: "Big sister, I just found out today that General Zhou's wife, Madame Feng, is a relative of yours."

  Zheng Suxin smiled calmly and said, "The four big families are intermarried with each other. After so many years, there are too many relatives. What's strange about being relatives?"

  This is the first update. I'll try to update again in the afternoon. Please give me pink tickets and recommended votes for encouragement. So sleepy~~~

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