Jiang Yuanxi happily clapped her hands while holding a milk bottle.

Her father had the same thought as her.

So, in the end, the adults took their troublesome children home.

The matter was resolved smoothly.

On the way out, Jiang Yuansheng noticed the incredulous looks on the faces of several adults.

Fortunately, he had thick skin and maintained a calm and indifferent expression.

The adults all suspected that their unruly children had dragged the well-behaved Jiang Yuansheng into mischief.

Inside the carriage, with a graceful demeanor, Jiang Yuansheng knelt on the floor, bracing himself for his parents’ deathly glares.

Jiang Fengyuan even pointed at him and scolded.

“Why couldn’t you find something better to do? Why did you have to go watch a play at a brothel and bring along the sons of the high officials?”

He could already imagine tomorrow’s court session, when those officials would spit on his face.

“A good, well-behaved person—how did they end up like this!”

“Why would you want to watch a play? Do you think the performances at brothels are that good?”

[Yeah, what kind of play was so good? Big brother, can you tell me about it?]

Jiang Fengyuan: …

Madam Chen held her face, almost breaking character.

Jiang Yuansheng thought this matter was too shocking to talk about.

It was too much to process; it shattered his worldview.

If possible, he would rather not have seen it.

As expected, Jiang Yuansheng was punished to kneel at the ancestral hall.

When Jiang Yuancheng heard the news, he was overjoyed for a long time.

It was said that karma always catches up, and now, his older brother had also been punished for going to a brothel.

The emperor heard about this and couldn’t stop smiling.

However, Eunuch Feng couldn’t help but remind him: “Your Majesty, these young men are the future of Yufeng.”

The emperor’s smile quickly faded.

“Punish them thoroughly, do it properly!”

So, the students involved each received twenty lashes, a punishment personally granted by the emperor.

The Deputy Minister of Justice went door to door, and for a time, the capital was filled with cries of despair.

The first house was punished, and the second house rejoiced for a long time.

Jiang Qisheng held a banquet to celebrate that night.

Wu Cuiyou went out to shop and bought many fine things.

But the next day, the account had no money left.

With the servant’s monthly wages about to be paid, Wu Cuiyou had no choice but to cut back on the spending of the concubines in the second house, just to gather enough money.

After breakfast, Jiang Fengyuan left for court.

Jiang Yuanxi drank her milk and then wet herself.

At first, Jiang Yuanxi was shocked and embarrassed about losing control of her bodily functions. But now, she had grown accustomed to it.

She could now defecate and urinate in her pants without changing her expression, because she was just an ordinary little baby in the vast sea of humanity.

Jiang Yuanxi let Chunzhi help her change the diapers.

[Ah, I wonder how my older brother is doing, and where are my second and third brothers? I haven’t seen them yet.]

Jiang Yuanxi was curious about her second and third brothers. The book said that Madam Chen had given birth to twins.

The twins had completely opposite personalities.

Just as Jiang Yuanxi was thinking about this, Jiang Yuancheng entered the room.

He immediately rushed to hug Jiang Yuanxi and kissed her repeatedly.

Jiang Yuanxi waved her hands, [Who is this country bumpkin, daring to kiss this lady?]

Jiang Yuancheng froze, covering his scratched face. He turned away from Jiang Yuanxi, running towards Madam Chen’s arms in a distressed manner.

“Mother! My sister doesn’t recognize me anymore.”

Sister?

Jiang Yuancheng!

[This bumpkin is my fourth brother!]

Madam Chen covered her mouth, but when she saw her youngest son, she couldn’t hold back her laughter. “Why don’t you go wash up?”

Jiang Yuancheng cried out, “Mother, the military camp is too exhausting, I can’t take it anymore. Please talk to Father, let me take a break.”

It was only then that Madam Chen noticed that in just half a month, her once delicate and fair son had turned as dark as charcoal.

No wonder Yuanxi mistook him.

Madam Chen felt sorry for her youngest son. Although he caused trouble, his nature wasn’t bad.

“I’ll talk to your father, you don’t need to go anymore.” In the military camp, Yuanwu was enough.

If the Duke’s mansion produced three generals, it would inevitably cause jealousy.

The emperor wouldn’t allow such a thing to happen.

Jiang Yuancheng was overjoyed. He even started fantasizing about which gambling house to visit the next day.

[Mother, you can’t let fourth brother go! In the last life, fourth brother was corrupted by a servant, addicted to gambling, and nearly lost all of mother’s assets.]

Hearing this, Madam Chen tightened her grip.

Jiang Yuancheng frowned, “Mother, you’re hurting me.”

Madam Chen snapped out of her thoughts and looked at her fourth son with a frown.

Jiang Yuancheng was shocked. How did his sister know he was going to a gambling house?

Fortunately, Mother didn’t hear her. He was just going to have some fun, it wasn’t as serious as she made it sound.

It was only a few taels of silver, it wouldn’t be a problem.

Remembering his past life, Jiang Yuancheng sighed.

[What a pity, Mother’s assets were stolen, and fourth brother couldn’t pay off his gambling debts. He was sold to a brothel as a male prostitute, serving customers day and night.]

[How did he die again?] Jiang Yuanxi scratched her head and thought for a moment.

[Oh right, he got a dirty disease, was thrown into a stinky ditch, drowned, and then eaten by dogs.]

Madam Chen gasped.

Jiang Yuancheng’s heart collapsed.

It was that tragic!

In this life, the coquettish Madam Chen watched her son cry uncontrollably.

He swore, he would never set foot in a gambling house again.

After Jiang Yuancheng left, Madam Chen immediately sent someone to investigate who had encouraged Yuancheng to gamble.

And sure enough, something was discovered.

Chuntao: “Madam, the pillar next to the fourth young master has been bribed by the second house’s Young Master Hui.”

“Moreover, Young Master Hui plans to have the pillar steal your dowry to help the second lady out of a financial crisis.”

Madam Chen’s face darkened when she heard this.

Last time, they harmed Yuanxi, and she hadn’t taken her revenge. Now, the second house was setting their sights on Yuancheng.

Madam Chen would never let them get away with it.

She ordered the pillar to be sold off and whispered a few words to Chunzhi.

At noon, Jiang Fengyuan returned, smiling.

He drank a pot of water before speaking.

“Madam, that Guo Kun is indeed no good. The Ministry of Justice investigated and found that he secretly enticed several young ladies from noble families, and there are many unsavory matters.”

Madam Chen hurriedly asked, “Was the general embarrassed at court?”

Jiang Fengyuan: “He was scolded by that Zheng big mouth. How does he know that I don’t wash my undergarments in the military camp?”

Those censors had such sharp eyes, causing him to lose face in front of the emperor.

Madam Chen spat out her tea in shock, choking on it. Jiang Fengyuan hurriedly helped her recover.

[Hehehe.] Jiang Yuanxi laughed.

[Don’t worry, Father. I’ve got something to tell you that’ll cheer you up. Zheng Guang even wore women’s clothes to investigate the case.]

Jiang Fengyuan immediately cheered up.

Zheng big mouth, I’ve got you now! Let’s see if you dare scold me again.

Thinking about it now, Jiang Fengyuan felt very proud.

“Those ministers who were deceived not only have to thank me, but also thank Yuansheng.”

Jiang Yuansheng, weakened by the poison, hadn’t fully recovered and had been punished by kneeling at the ancestral hall. He had also received twenty lashes.

His body couldn’t handle it and he developed a fever.

Fortunately, the servant noticed in time and called for Doctor Sun.

Madam Chen and Jiang Fengyuan stayed by their eldest son’s side until the fever broke before leaving.

Jiang Fengyuan went to the study, and Madam Chen played with Jiang Yuanxi for a while.

The sound of the baby’s laughter filled the main house, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Chunzhi came in: “Madam, Aunt Hua has arrived with the children.”

Aunt Hua?

Madam Chen paused. What did the concubine from the second house want with her?

Jiang Yuanxi suddenly remembered that the heroine’s mother was Aunt Hua.

Excited, she couldn’t wait to meet her.

[Mother, let’s go quickly! I want to meet the heroine.]

Madam Chen, carrying Jiang Yuanxi, finally went to meet her.

“Greetings, First Madam,” Aunt Hua greeted with a slight bow.

“Greetings, Aunt.” Chen Ruo Wei lowered her head.

Aunt Hua spoke straightforwardly, “I beg the Madam to save us. The Second Madam has been withholding the monthly allowance for the concubines and servants, and we can no longer bear it.”

Aunt Hua was in her prime, with a gentle and beautiful smile that made one feel pity for her. She was still not as graceful as Madam Chen, though.

Madam Chen, holding Jiang Yuanxi, sat up. “Aunt Hua, in the Duke’s mansion, the Second Madam manages the household now. The main house is separate. This is not something I can interfere with.”