Yuan Chaochang understood that they were all his own flesh and blood, and he wanted his sons to have a good life. But he also had his frustrations:
"Well, it's not that I don't care, it's just that I've been really busy these past few years. Sometimes I'll stay at the government office for ten days or half a month, or go out on inspections.
Your eldest sister-in-law is afraid that the children will fight for the title, and she is happy for the younger ones to live a life of luxury and leisure.
Yuan Chaochang was embarrassed to tell his brother that his princess was devoted to him, and only the eldest son had some weight in her heart. She paid little attention to the other sons.
He had tried to persuade her, but every time he did, his princess would start crying, then start to suspect that he was going to take a concubine, and then start to recount her difficulties.
Yuan Chaochang felt that if he were a few years younger, he would really like to take a concubine to cure the princess's temper.
The princess was kind to him, and he appreciated it, but he wanted the princess to take good care of his sons and manage the business so that he could work hard outside without any worries.
Instead, as soon as he got busy, the princess started to worry about him and had no time to do anything else.
But Yuan Chaochang couldn't find anyone to talk to about these things, because if he did, it would seem like he was ungrateful.
Over the years, Yuan Chaokang has come to understand his sister-in-law's temperament to some extent, and as a younger brother, he can't say anything.
Yuan Chaokang then mentioned his three nephews in Yuan'an, "Yu'er is a good student and can take the imperial examination next year. Shu'er is also good at martial arts and can also take the examination next year.
Yu'er had a talent for business and managed his small private treasury very well. With the support of his two brothers, he would never be short of money.
"You three children, your mother has taken a lot of care of you in Yuan'an. Your mother is worried about you."
When Yuan Chaochang heard his second brother say this, he became even more panicked. "What about my brother's remaining three children?"
Yuan Chaokang spread his hands, his eyes full of helplessness. "Brother, that's your son. You ask me? Look at how many children there are in my second brother's backyard."
Yuan Chaochang tugged at his beard and asked sheepishly, "So, what are your plans, second brother?"
"Tao'er is very good. I feel relieved to leave the Prince's Mansion to him. My second son has also been taught very well by my princess. He is not lacking in intelligence and ability. He studies and learns martial arts very hard. He will have a bright future.
As for those illegitimate children, whether they study, practice martial arts, engage in business, or even have various skills, there must be someone who can show off his talents. If they want to sit back and enjoy the fruits of others' labor, I will beat them to death."
Yuan Chaokang wanted the Yuan family to become a noble family, so he couldn't accept his son. He just wanted to enjoy himself. Now is not the time to enjoy himself.
Yuan Chaochang looked at his younger brother with admiration, "So how are the results now?"
Yuan Chaokang was quite proud of this, "For now, I have lived up to the kindness of the princess and me."
In fact, it was also due to Yuan Chaokang's powerful planning in the backyard. Those who were able to survive and grow up successfully must be smart, either he or his mother.
It's good to be smart, because only smart people will be afraid.
Yuan Chaochang knew how many things his second brother had on his hands, but he had time to accompany his mother and raise his children:
"In my life, I have only admired two people: my father and you, my second brother. You both know clearly what you want and are able to do it well."
"Brother, don't underestimate yourself. I've seen two such outstanding people before. There's only openness in their eyes. He's a rare person."
Yuan Chaokang never denied his own excellence, nor did he deny his elder brother's excellence.
Yuan Chaochang waved his hands and denied it, "My eyes are full of envy and jealousy."
The two brothers looked at each other and smiled, as if all these years had disappeared and they were still the same as they were in childhood.
Although Yuan Chaochang was happy that Zhou Qiongyue came, he only took one day off before he started to get busy again.
It was Yuan Chaokang or Gong Lianyu who took Zhou Qiongyue out for a tour. In addition to handling some matters sent by his subordinates every day, Yuan Chaokang also helped his eldest brother educate the children.
Although Gong Lianyu didn't want to take care of it herself, she was grateful that someone was helping her and the prince.
So when Gong Lianyu and Yuan Chaochang's three younger sons couldn't bear it anymore and cried for their parents in front of Gong Lianyu, Gong Lianyu just smiled and asked someone to send the three sons to their brother-in-law.
Motherly love is something she doesn't have. She only loves their prince.
Yuan Hanlin and the other two: my busy dad, my love-brained mom, and us useless people.
Zhou Qiongyue was quite happy to see her three grandchildren being beaten by her youngest son every day.
Zhou Qiongyue thought her youngest son was truly amazing, capable of doing anything well. He even did a great job raising children.
The adults were all very satisfied, except Yuan Hanlin and the other two, who kept asking the adults indirectly every day when their second uncle could leave.
Before their uncle started disciplining them, they all liked their generous uncle. But being the one being disciplined was a real pain.
The harder Yuan Hanlin and the other two struggled, the happier the adults watching the show became.
The more time passed, the faster it went by. Soon Zhou Qiongyue had been here for three months, and it was time for them to return to Yuan'an.
The days when his mother and second brother were around were the happiest and most relaxing days Yuan Chaochang had experienced in recent years.
Yuan Chaochang knew his mother's intentions, so he didn't cry in front of her this time. He just bought two carts full of things for Zhou Qiongyue and his second brother.
Zhou Qiongyue looked at her eldest son carefully and felt reluctant to let him go.
She didn't know if they would ever see each other again after this separation.
These were just Zhou Qiongyue's thoughts. She still had a gentle smile on her face. "Chang'er, you should do your job well. Mother and your second brother will be waiting for you in Yuan'an."
Yuan Chaochang personally helped Zhou Qiongyue into the carriage, his face showing no sadness. "Then it's a deal. Mother has to wait for her son in Yuan'an!"
Zhou Qiongyue did not respond, but just smiled, patted Yuan Chaochang's hand, and turned to get into the carriage.
Yuan Chaochang looked at his empty hands, turned around and bowed solemnly, "Second brother, I leave mother to you."
Yuan Chaokang did not avoid it, but solemnly promised: "I have you, my mother! Don't worry, big brother. We are all waiting for you in Yuan'an."
Before Yuan Chaochang could say anything, the three Yuan Hanlin brothers couldn't wait to salute Yuan Chaokang and Zhou Qiongyue's carriage:
"Grandson respectfully bids farewell to grandmother! Nephew respectfully bids farewell to second uncle!"
Everyone present could hear the joy in the little guys' voices.
As soon as the three brothers Yuan Hanlin finished speaking, Yuan Chaochang patted them on the head one by one, "What's the point of saying goodbye? The three of you should follow your second uncle and grandmother back to Yuan'an."
Yuan Hanlin and the other two were struck by lightning when they heard this. When they came to their senses, their first reaction was to call out to Gong Lianyu, "Mother!"
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