The day before the New Year, a carriage slowly stopped in front of the Duke’s mansion.

A man and a woman got out of the carriage.

The man had a muscular build, a broad back and a strong frame, while the woman walked lightly, with grace, as slender as a willow.

From a distance, they seemed to be a perfect match.

After getting out of the carriage, Jiang Yuanwu, worried she might be cold, took off his robe and draped it over Liu Ruoqing.

“Qingqing, don’t worry. My mother is very gentle, she will definitely agree to us being together,” he said.

Liu Ruoqing leaned against Jiang Yuanwu’s broad chest, full of affection.

She softly replied, “I will follow your lead in everything.”

As she spoke, her eyes wandered over the vast Duke’s mansion, filled with amazement.

When it was heard that Jiang Yuanwu was coming back, everyone at the Duke’s mansion gathered in the main hall.

Jiang Hui was pulled out of bed by Wu Cuiyou, looking irritated.

“Mother, he’s back, why should I go?”

The main house and second house had always been at odds, when did Mother start worrying about other people’s affairs?

“Let Father go, it’s fine,” Jiang Hui complained.

Wu Cuiyou’s expression turned cold. Jiang Qisheng was likely off with some concubine, so she had to make him get up.

Wu Cuiyou ordered for clothes to be brought for him.

“Jiang Yuanwu is a reckless man, no matter what, he must be here today.”

Though Jiang Hui was dissatisfied, he dared not remain lying down.

Everyone knew in the Duke’s mansion that Jiang Yuanwu had a violent temper, and he was known for killing without hesitation.

It was a mystery how Mrs. Chen raised children so differently, with several legitimate sons, each with a completely different personality.

Even the old lady woke up early and sat waiting in the hall.

She had risen so early that she was dozing off in her chair.

Zhao Momo looked at her with concern: “Old lady, why don’t you go inside and rest for a while? When they arrive, I’ll call you.”

The old lady struggled to keep her eyes open.

“No, if he knows I’m resting, we won’t have peace today.”

Jiang Yuanxi was also brought to the main hall early, dozing off as her head nodded.

At this moment, two figures entered through the door.

As soon as Jiang Yuanwu entered, he arrogantly stood there, offering a salute to Mrs. Chen and Jiang Yuanfeng, but he didn’t acknowledge anyone else.

“Father, Mother, your son is back,” he kneeled.

Liu Ruoqing, standing beside him, also kneeled.

Mrs. Chen’s eyes reddened, “You still know how to come back!”

After leaving for many years, he had only now returned from the border.

Jiang Yuanwu frowned, feeling uneasy, but it wasn’t the right time to speak.

Jiang Yuanwu scanned the room.

“Where is Second Uncle?”

Wu Cuiyou was startled and quickly stood up, “Second Uncle was injured and hasn’t fully recovered yet.”

Years ago, Jiang Yuanwu had been upset with Duke An Guo’s favoritism and had come to the mansion with a silver spear, beating everyone up to vent his anger for the main house.

For the following years, whenever he returned, everyone had to be present. If not, he would come back with the spear and beat them senseless.

Even Duke An Guo had been beaten by him.

[Wow, my second brother is so mighty.]

Since Jiang Yuanwu entered, Jiang Yuanxi’s gaze had been fixed on him.

Who?

Who said that?

Jiang Yuanwu’s sharp gaze swept over everyone.

But apart from his parents and fourth brother, no one dared to meet his eyes.

[Big muscles, love it, I want to touch them.]

Jiang Yuanwu’s murderous aura surged, and for the first time, someone dared to tease him.

Five years had passed, and Jiang Yuanwu now had a terrifying aura. With just one glance, it made everyone in the room tremble.

“Who’s speaking? Step forward!”

Jiang Fengyuan and Mrs. Chen exchanged glances.

Then they stood up and slapped Jiang Yuanwu on the head.

“Father…”

Jiang Yuanwu covered his head, looking rare and aggrieved.

Jiang Fengyuan coughed and said, “Since everyone has met, I’ll take him back now.”

Everyone was relieved: hurry up and take him away. If they stayed any longer, they wouldn’t be able to stand it.

Duke An Guo’s face was dark, and he hadn’t even been greeted when he entered.

Did they think he didn’t exist?

He couldn’t help but speak up.

“You’re just a young boy, full of killing intent. You should temper your bloodlust.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the bead bracelet in the old lady’s hand fell to the ground.

Jiang Yuanwu, who was heading for the door, turned back.

“Grandfather, I will come tomorrow to seek your guidance.”

Duke An Guo’s hands shook. He shouldn’t have spoken.

An old bone getting beaten? That’s not acceptable!

“And Second Uncle?”

After the main house left, the second house and Duke An Guo couldn’t sit still.

It was said that when this boy was only ten, he carried a silver spear and was unbeatable in the mansion.

Now, suddenly returning, the peace of the Duke’s mansion was surely coming to an end.

Mrs. Chen and Jiang Fengyuan hurriedly took their son back to Yilan Courtyard.

“Father, why did you hit me just now?” Jiang Yuanwu pouted, not letting it go.

Jiang Fengyuan angrily said, “What? After being away for a few years, your back is stiff now, and you think I can’t hit you?”

Jiang Yuanwu pouted: “You can hit me.”

In this world, only Father, Mother, and Elder Brother were allowed to hit him.

Of course, now there was one more person, Qingqing.

The couple was about to speak to him when they noticed he had brought someone back with him.

Jiang Yuanwu happily pulled the person over and formally introduced, “Father, Mother, this is Qingqing, the person I like. I came back this time to marry her.”

Liu Ruoqing shyly lowered her head.

“I’ve met the General and Madam.”

Jiang Yuanwu smiled foolishly at Liu Ruoqing. Once Father and Mother approved, he would marry her this year.

Jiang Yuanwu was tall, with strong features.

After experiencing the battlefield, it was hard to believe he was only fifteen.

[Ugh, still growing, and already thinking about marriage?] Jiang Yuanxi complained.

Jiang Yuanwu’s face fell.

Mrs. Chen, fearing he might shout again, quickly said, “The journey was long, and the young lady must be tired. Chun Zhi, take Miss Liu to rest, and prepare some snacks for her.”

Liu Ruoqing looked back three times as she left.

Chun Zhi led her away.

Jiang Yuanwu thought Mrs. Chen disliked Qingqing.

“Mother, Qingqing saved me from danger. I will only recognize her in this life. If you don’t approve, I’ll leave with Qingqing.”

Mrs. Chen was so angry, she held her chest.

She hadn’t even said anything yet, and this rebellious son was pressuring her.

Jiang Fengyuan, sensing things were going awry, quickly took his son and Jiang Yuancheng into the room, shutting the door.

After a while, Jiang Yuanwu came out, looking surprised.

Jiang Yuancheng looked dispirited.

He thought he was the best brother for his sister, but who knew so many people could hear his sister’s thoughts?

Jiang Yuanwu confirmed, “Yuancheng, you can hear it too?”

Jiang Yuancheng impatiently replied, “Second Brother, I really can hear it.”

“A few months ago, my sister even said I’d be killed by the second house and thrown into the stinky ditch.”

Jiang Yuanwu frowned.

What’s with this dramatic death? Why be proud of such a tragic end?

Curious, Jiang Yuanwu stepped into Mrs. Chen’s room.

Eight-month-old Jiang Yuanxi, chubby and dressed in red, looked like a baby doll from a painting.

Jiang Yuanwu instantly liked her the moment he saw her.

When she saw Second Brother, Jiang Yuanxi immediately stretched out her hands.

Mrs. Chen smiled, “Yuanxi wants her brother to hold her.”

Jiang Yuanwu froze.

After being accustomed to the rough men in the army, he wasn’t sure how to hold such a delicate, adorable little sister, afraid he might hurt her.

With Mrs. Chen’s guidance, he awkwardly lifted her into his arms.

Jiang Yuanxi looked up with wide, sparkling eyes, her hands moving restlessly.

[Wide shoulders, narrow waist, is this the legendary “dog waist”?]

The family was confused.

What’s a “dog waist”?

Jiang Yuancheng thought: Can it be eaten?

Jiang Yuanxi often muttered these strange phrases, and by now, they were used to it.

Though they didn’t understand, they didn’t mind listening.

[Big Brother is handsome, Second Brother is mighty, Third Brother is unknown, Fourth Brother is silly.]

[I’m the luckiest little sister in the world. I get to feast my eyes.]

[What a pity.]

Mrs. Chen’s heart fluttered, knowing something unpleasant was coming.

Jiang Fengyuan put down the teapot, chewing on the tea leaves, trying not to make a sound.

Jiang Yuancheng shifted closer.

[My second brother spends all the family fortune for love, a real spendthrift.]

All eyes fell on Jiang Yuanwu.

Jiang Yuanwu: Why are you all staring at me!

I didn’t do anything!

What are these looks!?