He is his father's surname; it's better to have the surname He than to have that scoundrel Wang Lan's surname.

Wang Lan's family doesn't deserve to be his relatives at all.

The date she went to the government office to register was three days ago, and she even received two bronze pregnancy fruits.

However, she simply put it away, planning to return it to the people in the village she was on good terms with when she had time.

She has so many good pregnancies on her own, there's no need for her to use this inferior product.

Fang Yuan appeased her husband and sent a servant out to report that she already had a husband and would not attend any flower-viewing banquet, but she would attend the old lady's birthday banquet.

Fang Yuan grew increasingly anxious as he waited outside for the Third Young Master Luo without seeing him.

"She doesn't want to see me? My grandmother finally agreed to let me see her, why can't she see that?"

He finally found someone he liked, but why is she so stubborn?

The one that Young Master Luo met in the stable.

He was the legitimate son of the second branch of the Luo family and was pampered from a young age.

The current head of the household for the second wife is her father, who also knows that her personality is not suitable for marrying into a wealthy family.

She was thinking of finding someone with average looks but decent conditions, so that her family could easily control her after she married him.

Fang Yuan was one of the women Luo Huan helped find.

"Young master, let's go back first! If you really like this lady, we can have the old patriarch send someone to propose marriage after we get back."

Seeing that his young master was unhappy, the servant beside him immediately tried to comfort him.

Their young master has chased her all the way to her doorstep. Even if her wife likes you, she'd be too embarrassed to say it directly, right?

She has a husband at home; it would be strange if she didn't refuse!

Luo Wennian nodded: "You're right, I'll go back and ask the ancestor."

He came today to deliver an invitation on behalf of his ancestor, whose father told him that the ancestor was investigating this person.

It's said that they might want to choose one of their grandsons to marry her.

He liked this person from the first time he met him, which is why he took on the task of delivering the invitations this time.

I never expected that he would come to deliver the invitation in person, but I didn't even get to see him.

In the Luo family mansion, the second young master, Luo Wenzhu, soon received news that Luo Wennian was not well-liked by Fang Yuan.

"Lady Fang didn't even see him?"

He remembered Fang Yuan's handsome appearance and how he had been attracted to him back then.

He only gave up on the idea after he found out that she was not only a hunter but also already had two husbands.

Unexpectedly, this person was immediately noticed by his ancestor and also by his third brother.

"Yes, Second Young Master, it's the young lady we met in the garden last time. She's really beautiful!" the attendant replied.

“He’s lucky, having his father to plan for him.” Luo Wenzhu said this with a hint of sadness.

He is the second son of the eldest son's family. He is nineteen years old this year, but he is still neglected at home.

Because of his father, the third brother could freely go out and see the woman he liked.

"Don't be sad, young master. That Lady Fang definitely didn't sleep with you, otherwise why wouldn't she see you? Maybe she saw you and that's why she didn't take a liking to you!" The maid comforted her young master.

The young master is the eldest son of the main branch, but unfortunately his father died in childbirth.

They were raised by their ancestors.

Although the third young master was more favored, he thought his own young master was more handsome than the third young master.

Luo Wenzhu chuckled and shook her head: "How can I compare to my third brother's charm? Oh well, at least the old ancestor won't keep me at home forever."

Those who are family know their own situation. He's not bad looking, but he's too tall. How can he compare to his third brother, who is pretty and charming?

Ordinary women wouldn't be blind to choose their third brother over him, which is why his father was initially disliked by his mother.

But after all, the Luo family is a large family, and they won't let him stay at home forever.

only. . . .

Oh well, never mind.

Luo Jinxiang, hearing Fang Yuan's refusal to come and admire the flowers, was somewhat displeased: "She really said she wouldn't come? Did she not understand what I meant?"

What's wrong with this young lady? Her business has made her quite wealthy lately, and she's planning to marry five husbands.

Her Luo family has three outstanding grandsons, and they're planning to give her one. How could she not want him?

Luo Huan shook his head: "Madam Fang said that she is a boorish person and already has two husbands, so she will not attend these banquets."

"However, she said she would come to congratulate you on your birthday."

Upon hearing this, Luo Jinxiang suddenly realized: "Didn't you tell her that there is a law in the imperial court that requires families with assets of 100 acres of fertile land to marry five husbands?"

This is an ironclad rule established by the founding emperor of the Great Qing Dynasty.

Rich families marry five husbands, while poor families marry only two.

This way, more children can be born without starving to death, thus increasing the population.

This place has always been nestled in the mountains, surely they know this?

Luo Huan thought for a moment and replied tactfully, "I heard that Miss Fang used to have some mental problems, so it's quite possible that she didn't know."

Their entire Kaoshan Village is poor; even the village chief probably doesn't have fifty mu of land, so how would he know about this problem?

"Then have someone remind her that she now has to marry five husbands. Also, tell her that none of the old lady's sons are ugly!" Luo Jinxiang said.

Then she thought for a moment and shook her head: "Never mind, my birthday is in a couple of days, let's wait a little longer."

Let's wait until her identity is confirmed. Her family has some influence in the court, after all. Even that person would probably agree to marry her off a grandson.

"yes!"

Luo Huan nodded, but in the end, no one informed Fang Yuan about this.

Fang Yuan was unaware of these issues; she was currently waiting for her stepmother to come knocking on her door.

After all, two groups of people had already investigated her background, and her father was still alive this time.

Her adoptive mother would recognize her the moment she arrived.

Fang Yuan hadn't expected her mother to arrive so quickly.

In just seven days, this person came to Yuncheng from the capital.

"And you are?"

Fang Yuan looked at the middle-aged woman in the living room who bore a striking resemblance to her. She was covered in dust and grime, but her eyes shone brightly when she looked at her. Without even guessing, she knew that this was her biological mother.

"You're Fang Yuan? Is your father Liu Yun?"

Fang Jinghan looked at Fang Yuan's face, which was extremely similar to hers, and her voice trembled.

"You know my father?" Fang Yuan asked her with a puzzled look.

“Child, can’t you see how similar your face is to mine? I am your mother, and you have suffered all these years.” Fang Jinghan looked at Fang Yuan with some emotion.

She rushed over as soon as she received the news, and thankfully, she wasn't disappointed; she has a daughter now.

After she returned from her serious injuries, even the most precious golden fruit could not conceive her husband.

She only has two sons over the years.

I never imagined that after so many years, I would still have a grown-up daughter who is still living away from home.

How could she not be overjoyed?

"Impossible. My father has always lived alone in this mountain village. Where would I get a mother?" Fang Yuan retorted righteously.

Thinking you can just easily get a daughter for free? You're dreaming.

"It's true. Your father was my consort. I was careless back then, which led to your father being forced to leave. Fortunately, you're alright. Don't worry, I will definitely not let the person who harmed you and your father get away with it when I get back."

Fang Jinghan assured Fang Yuan without hesitation that she had thought she was going to die without an heir, but unexpectedly, a wonderful eldest daughter appeared out of nowhere.

She hadn't thought about it before, so she didn't bother with the scheming and infighting between men.

But now that their daughter has been found, they can no longer let things go unchecked.

"Hmph, is this Your Highness? This is only your side of the story. You should ask my father first!"

Fang Yuan immediately sent someone to invite her father out.

Liu Yun was also curious about why her daughter had called her out.

Unexpectedly, I found my wife of many years as soon as I came out.

"Your Highness!"

He stared at Fang Jinghan in shock, and soon his eyes welled up with tears.

He never expected to see his wife again.

"Yun'er, it really is you! I've been thinking about you so much!"

As she spoke, she stepped forward and took Liu Yun's hand: "Why haven't you brought the child back to find me all these years?"

For sixteen long years, this man gave birth to such a big daughter for her, but he never came back to find her.

That's incredibly stupid.

"Your Highness... Back then, Consort Wang falsely accused Yun'er of adultery. If Yun'er hadn't left, she would have died. Originally, she planned to return and tell you the truth after the child was born, but..."

“When Yuan’er was five years old, she fell and saw many doctors, but they couldn’t help her recover. She was mentally impaired for ten years. If it weren’t for her recent recovery after saving someone from the water, Yun’er, Yun’er really wouldn’t have the face to see you.”

Speaking of Fang Yuan, those ten-plus years were filled with his heartache and tears.

If Fang Yuan hadn't recovered, he wouldn't have dared to mention this matter and planned to spend his life in Kaoshan Village.

"It's all my fault. It's because I didn't find you sooner that you and your daughter are in this state. Fortunately, you and your child are alright."

Fang Jinghan comforted Liu Yun with heartache.

Sixteen years ago, she was ordered to go to war, and when she returned, she learned that Liu had run away with someone.

She was seriously wounded on the battlefield, and when she returned, her husband was about to give birth. She thought that Lady Liu was just a concubine, so she didn't investigate her much.

Looking back now, it seems there's definitely something to investigate about what happened back then.

Seeing this, Fang Yuan added, "I have memories of living in Kaoshan Village. There was only my father in my family. He raised me with great difficulty by doing needlework."

We can't let this woman handle it so easily; she doesn't want her father to be framed again when she gets back.

Then they continue to scheme and plot against each other.

"Yuan'er, stop talking about this and come here to greet your mother."

Liu Yun knew that his daughter was standing up for him, but he still hoped that the mother and daughter could recognize each other.

His daughter is so wonderful, and she even received divine guidance; the throne should rightfully belong to her.

Fang Jinghan showed no sign of anger whatsoever:

"I have wronged you and your daughter! It is only right that my daughter blames me. I will definitely make it up to you and your daughter in the future."

With a successor to her throne, she wouldn't care about such trivial matters.

"Hmph! Father, do you forget how much we've suffered all these years just because you see Mother? If I hadn't discovered the Golden Pregnancy Fruit on the mountain, we'd still be living in that mud house in the countryside. You're so easy to fool."

Fang Yuan snorted coldly, feeling indignant on behalf of the father and daughter, who were clearly aggrieved.