Princess Yan Yue and Zhao Qingyan were both pregnant, so they did not book a restaurant on the street to watch the Zhao brothers' moment of glory.

However, a feast was prepared at the Zhao residence, waiting for the two newly appointed scholars to return and enjoy a good meal.

The two brothers have completed their journey in the imperial examinations; now it's time for them to find wives.

As for what kind of wife to find, that's something I'll have to discuss with my two brothers.

On that day, the Zhao brothers received unprecedented treatment.

The two brothers were the main characters, and Zhao Qingyan specially instructed the kitchen to make a cake for them to celebrate.

After the family dinner, another banquet must be held to entertain guests.

This is something to celebrate, after all, not every family can produce two Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) at the same time, let alone a Tanhua (third-place scholar in the imperial examinations).

The Zhao family's victory celebration banquet was scheduled for seven days later.

However, the family still discussed whether to hold the banquet at the Zhao residence or the princess's residence.

It's true that the Zhao family mansion has three courtyards, but compared to those grand and wealthy families, it's simply not worth looking at.

Even though the living room upon entering the courtyard is large enough, it's still a bit small in scale, considering its future use for entertaining guests.

In the end, it was Yan Yue who made the final decision: the victory celebration banquet would be held at the Princess's residence.

After all, Zhao Qingyang and his brother were her stepsons; stepsons are still sons.

Who wouldn't be abnormal if they had two such successful sons?

The invitations sent out by the Princess's residence attracted responses from almost all the prominent families in the capital.

Princess Yan Yue is telling everyone that Zhao Qingyang and his brother are her acknowledged sons.

Clearly, Princess Yan Yue was paving the way for the two boys.

On the day of the victory celebration banquet, the princess's residence was bustling with activity.

Because both Zhao Qingyan and Yan Yue are pregnant, they cannot sit for long periods of time, let alone stand for extended periods.

In addition, although the weather has warmed up somewhat, it is not yet warm enough for people to stay outside for extended periods.

In the princess's residence, even in the rooms for receiving guests, there were heated walls.

That's right, it's a firewall. The firewall in the princess's residence was a later renovation.

Burning charcoal in the dead of winter can easily suffocate people. This is common knowledge among the people of Shenlong Kingdom.

Previously, for some unknown reason, however, ever since the construction of heated kang beds and fire walls became popular in the Divine Dragon Kingdom, it seems that people have learned about the issue of flues without being taught.

All burning materials must have a flue to vent them outside.

Of course, Yan Yue preferred the fireplace-style fire wall in the Zhao residence.

While adding firewood, you can also roast potatoes or sweet potatoes.

That feeling was very down-to-earth and very enjoyable.

At today's banquet, in addition to the families who are usually on good terms with the Zhao family, there are also a few unexpected people who have come.

Not only did the top two scholars come, but even the General of Wuwei came, bringing with him a boy who was only a little over ten years old.

This kid is none other than Xiao Tangyuan, who was adopted by the Qingmiao Orphanage back then.

More than ten years later, seeing that little dumpling again, it's hard to believe it matches the image in my memory.

Back then, nine years ago, the Zhao family had certainly made quite a splash in the capital.

The claim of seven Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) from one family is truly a joke; back then, General Wuwei hadn't even visited them.

I don't know if they didn't find out that the Zhao family was their little Tangyuan's savior, or if they just forgot about it.

It's quite unexpected that General Wuwei would be present at the banquet held by the young master of the Zhao family at the princess's residence.

Since they had come, the Zhao family naturally treated them with courtesy.

Of course, the Zhao family knew about this incident.

As for who knows Xiao Tuanzi, besides Zhao Qingyan, there really isn't anyone else.

After all, Huang, who participated in the search for the child, was on the road back then, while Wang Caixia and Tian Xiaolan were in the Northwest.

Today is a day when scholars gather, and the Princess's residence has prepared many programs.

Writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones were essential, and plenty of weapons were prepared for pitch-pot, archery, and martial arts competitions.

It just depends on whether people want to stay indoors and have a quiet chat over tea, or go outside to burn off some of their restless energy.

The Zhao brothers, Zhao Qingyang and Zhao Qingyang, have always been portrayed as gentle and scholarly men.

Nobody knew that these two kids actually had some fighting skills.

"Congratulations, congratulations. Congratulations on your son's name being on the list." Zhao Minggeng was almost sick of hearing similar phrases today.

The faces of Zhao Qingyang and Zhao Qingbei were almost frozen from smiling.

The three men greeted guests at the gate, only to be greeted by an unexpected guest once again: Marquis Changyi, who was known for his fondness for taking concubines and holding banquets.

He not only came, but also brought a generous gift.

Last time, when he took a concubine, Zhao Minggeng mentioned that a woman's inability to bear children might be related to the man.

Marquis Changyi then consulted a doctor to take his pulse.

After several months of treatment, the toxins in my body have been completely cleared out.

Now, many of the concubines in the mansion are pregnant.

Marquis Changyi was overjoyed, but there was no longer a Marquis's wife in the Marquis's residence.

The two daughters of Marquis Changyi, Yan Ruoyi and Yan Ruolin, have rarely returned to their mother's home since their mother left the Marquis's mansion.

At first, the two daughters were stubborn and thought their father was too cruel, so they refused to return to the Marquis's mansion. Later, when they wanted to return to their parents' home, Marquis Changyi had already reached the point of not allowing it.

"Those people who can't distinguish right from wrong, they give me attitude and don't even know who gave them their dignity."

Nowadays, what Lao Tzu has in abundance is children.

Even though they're still in their mother's womb, once they're born, there will be a whole bunch of them.

"Let them in. I was worried they might poison me."

Yan Rongchang was afraid that his two daughters would enter the mansion and poison his concubines.

After all, with such a vicious mother, it's hard to guarantee that the daughter won't be just as cruel.

To prevent the concubines in the mansion from fighting amongst themselves, Yan Rongchang had even held a special meeting with them.

"The old master has few children because a vile woman poisoned him."

Now that the Master has recovered, and you are all pregnant, he hopes that you will all give birth to healthy children.

Regardless of gender, as long as a child is born, the master will reward the child with one hundred taels of silver and a set of gold jewelry.

One by one, don't try anything funny with the master.

The master despised people who used their methods on children.

If any of you dare to cause trouble, I, your master, will certainly not let her off. Do you understand?

The concubines of Marquis Changyi had always gotten along well and hadn't argued with each other much before, because none of them had children.

Now that everyone is pregnant, regardless of gender, everyone receives the same reward, so what's the point of all that fuss?

This shows that their baby is equally important to the old man.

Besides, I had given up hope all these years, thinking I would never have the chance to be a mother in this lifetime, but now I finally have a baby.

They all stayed in their own little courtyards, not going anywhere, taking good care of their pregnancies.