It is an indisputable fact that Princess Yutan is in poor health.

Even if the powerful families dare not point fingers, there will always be gossip behind the scenes.

The relationship between the couple must go through this test.

Jiang Huaiqing finished his tea and remained silent for a long time. Finally, he stood up and bowed, saying, "Thank you, little sister. I understand."

If you don't put yourself in other people's shoes, you really won't know how much grievance Yu Tan has suffered over the years. My younger sister is right, he is not a qualified husband.

Jiang Huaiqing looked guilty and planned to deal with the matter first before going into the palace to pick someone up.

"Little sister, I'll go first."

After figuring it out, Jiang Huaiqing suddenly became enlightened, stood up and walked away with big strides.

Jiang Yuzhu looked at her second brother's back and murmured to herself, "How did you understand?"

What on earth did he understand? Jiang Yuzhu organized her words and prepared a lot of inspirational words, but she didn't have the chance to share them with Jiang Huaiqing. She felt lost.

When it was time to light the lamps, Xie Zhao hurried back home.

"Madam, do you have something important to ask me?"

Upon hearing that it was a family matter, Xie Zhao refused the dinner prepared by the imperial kitchen and went straight to the mansion.

"I heard that the ladies of the various families came to the mansion to complain. Are Fugui and Wanwan causing trouble again?"

When Xie Zhao got the general idea, his face looked strange. He had never instilled such ideas in his son.

Fugui and Wanwan walked in and heard Xie Zhao's remarks. They said dissatisfiedly, "Dad, what do you mean by causing trouble again?"

It was those ladies who made a big deal out of nothing and came to our house to complain. Fortunately, my mother believed them.

"Daddy was not strict enough."

Xie Zhao's expression softened. He called Fugui over, put down his teacup, and said slowly, "Then tell me why you want to marry several wives?"

Neither the Xie family nor the Jiang family, including the couple Mo Qianyu and Shen Zhilan who often interacted with them, had any concubines.

According to the environment in which the rich and powerful live, they will not be influenced by bad company.

Could it be that he has been stained black after visiting the palace several times?

Xie Zhao's expression changed slightly, and his thoughts changed several times in a moment.

Fugui lowered his head and asked after a while, "Are you telling the truth?"

"Yes, Mom and Dad won't blame you. You are still young, and it is normal for you to have any thoughts."

Having said that, Xie Zhao will definitely take revenge on anyone who leads his son astray!

Fugui bit his lip and said nothing. Wanwan stood in front of his brother and said, "Dad, my eldest brother wants to have a more lively family in the future."

On weekdays, my father is busy with official duties, and my mother is either dealing with trivial matters in the backyard or going out for a stroll, and she is never idle.

The brother and sister mostly interacted with servants in the mansion and felt very lonely.

Although there are many people in the mansion, they all abide by the rules and it is very quiet on weekdays.

"is that so?"

Jiang Yuzhu felt even worse, and she decided to spend more time with him in the future.

Fugui and Wanwan didn't say anything, so she took it for granted that the little kid didn't need it. She was just assuming.

"Um."

Fugui asked cautiously, "When will Daddy take a day off?"

Xie Zhao felt a headache after hearing this. The court was really busy with affairs. As the chief minister and also the Minister of Works, he had very little time to spare.

It seems that I should find an opportunity to ask for leave from the emperor.

The couple looked at each other, and then began to look through the almanac to find a date.

After Fugui and Wanwan achieved their goal, they went to the back garden to talk contentedly.

"Wanwan, although the Master likes to talk nonsense, there is a saying that is true: reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles."

Fugui took out a purse with only scattered copper coins in it.

Their food, clothing and other expenses were all provided for them at home, and their mother gave them very little pocket money.

Moreover, Daddy might be even poorer than them. He had to keep accounts when he went out to eat, and a steward would go to settle the bill every month.

"I heard Hong Jin and Hong Xiu chatting last time. I heard that mother was planning to go to the northwest."

It’s so far, they also want to go with us and see the world.

Staying in the capital, I see the same scenery all the time, which is boring.

"Mother won't take us."

Wanwan fed the fat koi some snack scraps and sighed like a little adult, "Not long after we were born, our parents sent us to the capital to ensure our safety. Because of this, Mom was captured by a villain and forced to jump from a height of dozens of meters."

They are too young and need care, so they are obviously a burden.

If you want something when you are out, you need money to buy it, but they don’t have the money.

Fugui patted Wanwan's shoulder and said firmly, "I have a way."

"What method?"

They can’t go out and beg dressed like this, right?

Wanwan thought for a moment and said seriously, "My parents said that we should be honest. We can have some little thoughts, but we can't do anything sneaky."

"Wanwan, where are you thinking about?"

They don't have money, but cousin Jinbao does.

"My cousin is already a child, and my aunt gives him two taels of silver every month. My cousin Jinbao doesn't spend any money."

If you are rich, you can borrow money and write a note to owe it first.

"When we go to the northwest this time, we must bring back some new gadgets that aren't available in Beijing. We can then sell them to our classmates and start a small business. Wouldn't that make our money back?"

After making money, they returned the money. The brother and sister both saw the world and made money, which was a win-win situation.

"Brother, you are really smart."

Wanwan clapped her hands and laughed with admiration on her face.

They told no one about the two younger ones' secret arrangements, and decided to follow quietly when the time came, acting first and reporting later.

Jiang Yuzhu continued to be kept in the dark about the twins' tricks.

Ever since Fugui and Wanwan said those words, Jiang Yuzhu has been spending more time at the mansion, taking time out every day to accompany them.

After Xie Zhao left the government office, the whole family gathered together for dinner, which was quite ceremonial.

A few days later, rumors suddenly spread in the capital.

Hongli went out for a walk, stamped her feet and complained, "Madam, the people from the noble family are too much. I don't know why they spread rumors that the second young master is disabled and can't have children."

"Who is so brave and not afraid of having their mouth torn off?"

There are always rumors about the Jiang family behind the scenes, but few people dare to speak them out loud.

Jiang Yuzhu thought of her meeting with her second brother Jiang Huaiqing a few days ago and asked in surprise, "Could this be the trick my second brother came up with? Is he trying to discredit himself?"

Hongli thought about it and felt that it was very likely.

After the news spread, Jiang Huaiqing ran to the palace to pick her up, smiling, "Yutan, come home with me?"

Jiang Huaiqing observed Princess Yutan's expression and saw that her brows were furrowed. He immediately changed his tone and said, "If you don't want to go back home, why don't we go to the other courtyard to relax for a while?"

My parents have said many times that the fate of having children should be left to nature.

If you really want a child, you can adopt one from the Jiang family. If you don't want to adopt one, that's fine too.

Princess Yutan said helplessly, "Huaiqing, have you really not heard the rumors outside, or are you making them up yourself?"

Rumor has it that it was not that Princess Yu Tan was ill, but that Jiang Huaiqing had damaged his foundation while killing enemies in the north, which was why he had no children.

When Princess Yutan heard the news in the palace, she felt extremely sad.

This rumor is ridiculous. Apart from Jiang Huaiqing himself, who else would be so cruel as to remove her as his wife?