I still remember that his brother-in-law's face was always gloomy at that time.

At that time, the public security in Lingbei County was excellent. His brother-in-law was in a bad mood because his wife was not at home.

Anyone found committing crimes or illegal acts under his jurisdiction will be severely punished.

However, it frightened some local thugs and ruffians, and even led them to reform under that period of high pressure, fearing that the county magistrate would arrest them and take their lives.

Seeing Princess Yan Yue's red eyes and tear-streaked face, the Qingyang brothers were at a loss for words.

Fortunately, Zhao Qingyang asked the princess to help him choose an auspicious date.

The princess then smiled, realizing that her stepmother was still somewhat useful.

In particular, when Zhao Qingyang mentioned the child in her womb, the princess's emotions gradually stabilized.

In reality, no stepmother wants her stepchildren to stay at home all day long. It's just that the princess has been lonely for so many years and always wants some liveliness.

However, the Zhao family did not follow the usual path and divided the family property early on.

They are all very independent. The princess wanted her "sons" to leech off her, but they wouldn't give her the chance.

This made the princess feel somewhat lonely as a stepmother.

Her stepson and stepdaughter treated her with great respect and hoped that she and her husband would be loving and affectionate, and that they would not cause any trouble.

This was completely different from what she had heard about the various power struggles between stepchildren and stepmothers.

Indeed, there are differences between people.

The princess's many schemes to torment others never had a chance to be carried out.

Of course, this doesn't mean the princess is bad; it's just that she's been living alone for too long, and she's been having all sorts of wild thoughts and coming up with a whole bunch of bad ideas.

Fortunately, Zhao Qingyang and his brother didn't know that their stepmother was a wicked person at heart.

In their eyes, their princess mother was wonderful; she had perfectly taken over from their biological father, allowing them to live without any worries.

They would gladly offer three sticks of incense to the princess every day, praying for her to live a long and healthy life; how could they possibly cause trouble?

It is sometimes necessary to show weakness appropriately.

"Mother, my brother and I are of advanced age, but we have absolutely no experience in managing our lives."

For example, it's unclear what kind of manpower this government should purchase.

The eldest sister's side also lacked experience, so the sons shamelessly asked their mother to help hire servants for the house.

I wonder if Mother's health can withstand such strenuous activity?

Zhao Qingyang was essentially revealing his family's secrets to the princess, indicating that they had absolute trust in their mother.

Princess Yan Yue naturally accepted the overtures from her two good sons.

"Since neither of you has this experience, then your mother will reluctantly help you prepare it."

Consider this a housewarming gift from your mother.

The two boys quickly stood up, clasped their hands in thanks, and expressed their gratitude.

Ultimately, even a princess is a woman. Women need to be coaxed, and there are many ways to do that. Clearly, the brothers' decision pleased Yan Yue.

She even ignored all the discomforts of pregnancy.

They arranged for a house for their eldest son, and even took care of all the renovations.

This really requires both money and effort.

She was quite happy, and her two sons were genuinely grateful for their mother's help. At the same time, they studied even harder.

Occasionally, when they get tired of reading, the two brothers will go to their workshop to make a small bed, a rocking horse, or a stroller for their unborn younger brother or sister.

They even prepared several teething sticks for him.

The princess was overjoyed by the little trinkets that were made.

Which mother is immune to the fact that others like her child?

The family has a very good atmosphere, and the princess's relationship with her two eldest sons is sometimes even better than that with Zhao Minggeng.

My two sons are so sweet.

Zhao Minggeng, a rough and unrefined man, clearly lacked tact when dealing with his wife, whose emotions were constantly changing.

He would then have to give the child in the princess's womb prenatal education at a fixed time every day, such as telling various stories and reading books.

Give your wife a massage, such as massaging her shoulders and legs.

After the princess became pregnant, her legs became quite swollen.

When the princess had romantic thoughts, he rushed out of the house and built a big snowman for her in front of the door.

He often left the princess both amused and exasperated.

You could say he's not considerate, but he takes care of everything. You could say he's attentive, but he's always unpredictable, and you never know where his thought process will lead him.

Zhao Minggeng has one great virtue: he listens to his wife, and everything she says is right.

Of course, this is limited to the home.

If you're traveling, then you have to listen to him.

For example, if the princess really wants to go out for a stroll, she must follow Zhao Minggeng's instructions regarding keeping warm.

"My wife, my dear daughter-in-law, although you are a princess, you don't go out very often."

You have no idea how cold it is outside. I have plenty of experience on how to take care of yourself and make sure you don't get cold.

Our Zhao Family Village is nestled against the mountains. Before I went to school, my husband often went hunting in the mountains with my brothers and mother.

Sometimes, in order to find a big one, we would stay on the mountain for five or six days, or even seven or eight days.

Of course, winters in Lingnan aren't that cold, but we have plenty of experience in wilderness survival.

During those two years in the North, I thoroughly learned how to prevent frostbite.

They know exactly what clothes to wear in different weather and how to avoid frostbite.

Listen to me, put this coat on right now.

Don't let its thinness fool you, it's very warm...

Princess Yan Yue had never known that Zhao Minggeng's nagging was so powerful.

To avoid further trouble, she resolutely chose to shut up and obey. As long as she was allowed to go out, she would listen to whatever the man said, regardless of what she wore.

Otherwise, if the man wouldn't let her go out, there was nothing she could do.

It was truly astonishing that Zhao Minggeng tried to stop her from leaving the house, and even with all her guards mobilized, they couldn't subdue him.

Whenever Yan Yue recalls the first time Zhao Minggeng stopped her from leaving the house, she remembers her father's worries.

Yan Yue was both amused and exasperated; it was true that one should always listen to one's elders.