Her eyes are big, and her small, cherry-like lips are so beautiful.

Yinreng felt a pang of heartache: "If I had blamed you for Tong Wanle's mistake back then, do you know what kind of miserable life you would have lived?"

Tong Wanyan nodded and then shook her head: "Master is a good person."

"I'm only good to you," Yinreng said.

If it weren't for Tong Wanyan's stunning beauty and his innate fondness for beautiful women, his petty nature would have led him to torment her in countless ways.

The Crown Prince, who had been pampered since childhood, was actually disliked by the daughter of a lowly official and even had to be replaced. How shameful that was!

“Therefore, my Xiaoyan is extremely kind. If you repay evil with kindness, how will you repay kindness? Regardless of whether Consort Tong was truly bewitched, she did hurt you. The fact that you don’t resent her is already the kindest thing you could do. If you forgive her immediately, it would be worse,” Yinreng said.

After all, how stupid must a person be to still have all their enthusiasm for someone who has repeatedly taken their life?

Tong Wanyan was stunned by what Yinreng said: "It seems that he is right."

Yinreng smiled gently. What a lovely girl, and she belongs entirely to him.

The three men of the Tong family waited anxiously for their beloved child in the courtyard provided by Prince Su.

They knew that Tong Fujin had gone to see Tong Wanyan.

Both sides are their flesh and blood, and they are extremely anxious and distressed.

"Little sister, you're here! Your second brother missed you so much!" Tong Ruita, taking advantage of her height, stood at the door waiting for her to arrive.

When Yinreng saw Tong Ruita running over to hug his wife, his eyes turned icy cold in an instant.

"Men and women must be kept separate," Yinreng whispered a reminder.

Tong Ruita abruptly stopped in her tracks, nearly bumping into a tree beside her.

Tong Qinian, a dashing young man, walked behind, while Tong Guozhu wore a loving fatherly smile. The difference in their presence compared to the silly Tong Ruita was immediately apparent.

Tong Qinian secretly gave Tong Ruita a smug smile; this was the difference between a strategist and a reckless general.

Tong Ruita was too lazy to deal with his petty schemes. Her sister had seen through him all these years. He wasn't someone who could be fooled by pretense. She might as well see her sister sooner rather than later.

If it weren't for the Crown Prince blocking his way, he could still hold his younger sister high in the air and spin her around like he did when he was a child.

"You've grown even more beautiful since I last saw you a few months ago." Tong Ruita looked Tong Wanyan up and down carefully, wanting to see if she was doing well.

Tong Qinian and Tong Guozhu nodded involuntarily; the dog was indeed better cared for than when it was raised at home.

“Second brother seems to have grown taller. Eldest brother is in high spirits, he looks like he’s beaming with joy. Father seems to have lost weight,” Tong Wanyan said, one by one.

Tong Guozhu quickly pushed aside Tong Qinian, who was blocking his way: "My dear second princess, your mother is bullying me so badly. She doesn't give me much to eat, makes me eat vegetarian food every day, and makes me run ten laps around the family's martial arts training ground every day. It's truly an inhuman life."

Tong Wanyan watched helplessly as Tong Guozhu squeezed out tears, unable to bear the sight.

“Father, this is good. You’re getting old, and being overweight isn’t good for your health. As the saying goes, being thin in old age leads to longevity. I’m doing this for your own good,” Tong Wanyan said.

Tong Guozhu was unhappy, and even his daughter wouldn't comfort him.

"Your mother eats meat every day and is very happy, even giving your eldest and second brothers extra meals, but she mistreats me. I don't even get as much meat as the servants in the house." Tong Guozhu felt that he must not have described the situation as badly as he did.

"Father, the fruit your mother prepares for you after every meal is a rare treat, much more valuable than meat." Tong Ruita, that ungrateful brat, was undermining his father's plans.

Tong Guozhu slapped Tong Ruita on the head, leaving a red mark on his smooth, crescent-shaped head.

Yinreng felt a headache coming on just looking at him; Tong Guozhu was really unscrupulous.

"Then I'll switch with you," Tong Guozhu said irritably.

Tong Ruita timidly hid behind Tong Wanyan, saying, "Little sister, protect me."

“Father, don’t we have a training ground at home?” Tong Wanyan stepped forward.

Tong Guozhu immediately put on a smile that made people's teeth ache, and said gently, "Tear down the courtyard where Tong Wanle used to live. Also, send all the concubines in the mansion to the villa or send them home. The courtyards are connected, and after they are leveled, they can be turned into a martial arts training ground, which will benefit future generations."

"There are fewer people in the family, but it's more lively now," Tong Qinian added.

Life at home is good, and the whole family is happy. Although there are occasional disturbances, there is no need to worry about anyone plotting against us behind our backs. Even sleeping is more restful.

One by one, members of the Tong family crowded around Tong Wanyan, saying things to make her happy, and not a single bad word came out of their mouths.

It seemed like life was going smoothly, with no ups and downs whatsoever.

Yinreng occasionally chimed in with a few words, talking about Yuqing Palace and the twins.

When she went out today, Tong Wanyan brought out a small portrait of Hongzhao and Tana.

Tong Guozhu gazed at the portrait with great reverence for a long time, then held it close to his chest.

That's the downside of marrying your daughter into the royal family: you can't come home often, your family can't visit you frequently, and you even have to be careful when it comes to getting support.

"Your Highness, my daughter is good in every way except for being a little spoiled. She has always been the kindest person in the world. Please treat her well. Even if you don't like her as much in the future, my family can support her without costing you a penny." Tong Guozhu closed his eyes and said these words through gritted teeth.

“Lord Tong, your words are rather disrespectful,” Yinreng said.

Tong Guozhu's shoulders trembled, and his legs went weak, making him want to kneel down.

“But you are Xiao Yan’s father, so you are my father-in-law. When there are no outsiders, I am your son-in-law, your junior. Rest assured, I will treat Xiao Yan well and will never let anyone hurt her.” Yinreng reached out and helped Tong Guozhu up as he bent over.

If he really made Tong Guozhu bow and kneel before him in front of his own family, he'd probably have to sleep in the study that night.

A prince of such high status, yet he doesn't uphold the proper authority of a husband; no one would believe it if word got out.

"Please don't call me that, I can't accept it. Don't worry, I will definitely know my place and won't let the rumors cloud my judgment." Tong Guozhu was terrified, thinking that Yinreng was giving him a warning.

Yinreng was both amused and exasperated. His father-in-law was so timid, but his children were all incredibly bold.

“Xiao Yan is the wife I have chosen. She is now, and she will be in the future. Of course, I won’t say this in public, but since there are no outsiders here, it’s fine to have some private conversations,” Yinreng said.

Tong Guozhu still couldn't believe it, and he turned to look at Tong Wanyan.

He believed his beloved daughter's words.

Tong Wanyan nodded gently: "The master is different from the rumors outside."