"Really? That would be great if that were the case. Mother, will my sister come back with my nephews tomorrow?"
"Yes, as soon as you came back, mother asked Qiaohui to send a letter to her. I'm afraid she is packing her things now, preparing to go back home for a short stay tomorrow."
"That's good. I've brought a lot of gifts for my nephews. You and I can take a look. If there's anything they don't like, I won't give it to them."
"No need. You're their uncle. They're no strangers to you. They're sure to like what you give them."
After hearing what Mu Sili said, Yue Xing'a breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that his nephews didn't like him, so he went to Mu Sili to inquire about the news.
The next day, Zhu Yan returned with her three sons, and she was pregnant with another one who was just six months old.
"Yue Xing!"
"elder sister!"
After the two talked for a while, Zhu Yan remembered that she had not introduced her sons to Yue Xing'a, so she quickly pushed the three children in front of him and introduced them to each other.
Yue Xing'a had known before that Zhu Yan gave birth to a son in the first year of her marriage, and became pregnant with twins the following year. It was said that the current pregnancy was also a son.
She gave birth to three sons within four years of marriage and was pregnant with another, which won her the favor of her mother-in-law, Concubine Xi.
Because Yongzheng valued Zhu Yan so much, Hongli favored her alone, and even Concubine Xi approved of this action.
Zhu Yan really stayed in the mansion for three days just as Mu Sili guessed. If Hongli hadn't come to pick her up, she wouldn't have wanted to go back.
Hongli knew about Yue Xing'a's excellence. After hearing that Yue Xing'a was going to participate in this year's imperial examination, he valued Yue Xing'a even more.
If nothing unexpected happens, Yue Xing'a will become the top scholar of this session. In the future, he will be his subject and his brother-in-law. He attaches great importance to his relationship with Yue Xing'a.
As he expected, Yue Xing'a became the top scholar at the age of fifteen, and the Tong Mansion once again became a place that attracted much attention.
In Yongshou Palace, Concubine Xi was almost laughing to death. Her daughter-in-law was doing well, and her daughter-in-law's brother was even more capable. With the support of the Tong family, Hongli's position as crown prince was secure.
Yongzheng did not expect that Mu Sili could train Yue Xing'a into a top scholar by himself. In addition, Yue Xing'a was young and very malleable, so he directly arranged Yue Xing'a into the Six Ministries.
I thought it would take Yue Xing'a a long time to adapt to the change of identity, but I didn't expect that he would be familiar with the affairs of the six ministries in just one month.
"Mrs. Tong's children are all extraordinary. Su Peisheng, do you think Longkodo is blind?
If I had really allowed him and Li Si'er to harm Madam Tong, I would not have such outstanding ministers and daughter-in-law.
Longkodo is getting old, and it's time to hand over the management of the Tong Mansion to Yue Xing'a. I believe Yue Xing'a will take the Tong Mansion to a higher level."
Su Peisheng lowered his head and rolled his eyes. Hadn't Madam Tong always been in charge of the Tong Mansion? Longkodo was just a tool. The glory of the Tong Mansion had nothing to do with him.
If Longkodo was really in charge, the Tong Mansion would have fallen long ago.
"Your Majesty is absolutely right."
Yongzheng suddenly had an idea and felt that Concubine Xi had good taste, so he issued an edict to promote her to Imperial Noble Concubine. Although she was not the empress, Concubine Xi was already very satisfied.
"I was able to be named Imperial Noble Consort today, probably because the Emperor saw Yue Xing'a as his wife. I have good taste, and this daughter-in-law will bring me great fortune."
"Your Majesty is right."
Three years later, Yongzheng became seriously ill. Before his death, he summoned Hongli and Hongshi. Hongshi had been well-behaved in recent years, so he asked Hongli to treat Hongshi well, and Hongli agreed.
Hongshi had long known that he had no chance of becoming the crown prince, but he would not give up until Yongzheng appointed a crown prince.
Unexpectedly, Yongzheng did not appoint a crown prince, but he directly appointed Hongli as the heir apparent.
"Father Emperor, may I ask why you didn't choose me? You chose the fourth child as the heir, but he has a connection to the Tong family?"
Yongzheng did not answer, and Hongshi understood. If he had known earlier, he would have confirmed his relationship with Zhuyan. It was really a misstep that would bring eternal regret.
After Yongzheng's death, Hongli ascended the throne. He honored his biological mother, the Imperial Noble Consort, as the Empress Dowager, made Zhuyan the Empress, and changed his title to Qianlong.
At the Tong Mansion, Longkodo looked at Yuzhu, who was only nine years old but already showed the air of a dandy, and finally believed that the number one scholar that the monk from Mount Wutai had mentioned that day was not him.
He had a queen and a top scholar in his name, but he felt that they had nothing to do with him. If it weren't for his father, he would have died long ago.
And there is Old Madam Tong. Ever since Yue Xing'a became the top scholar, she has become quite decadent.
She was stupid. She actually believed Li Si'er's words and thought that the number one talent referred to Yuzhu. If she had known earlier that it referred to Yue Xing'a, she would definitely get along well with Mu Sili.
The Tong family has many honors, but she has no chance of any of them. It is really infuriating. In addition, Yuzhu is not ambitious enough, so her life is really difficult.
When Yuzhu was fifteen years old, she couldn't bear it anymore. Before leaving, she met Mu Sili. Seeing the radiant Mu Sili, she regretted it.
Why did she agree to let Li Si'er, the evil son of Longkodo, into the mansion? If it weren't for Li Si'er, she would be the one who is so radiant today.
Unfortunately, it's too late. No matter how much I regret it, I can't go back to the past.
After the death of Old Lady Tong, Yuzhu became even more shameless. He even insulted Longkodo in public and almost brought up the old story between him and Li Si'er.
In a rage, Longkodo beat Yuzhu to a cripple. Yuzhu did not expect him to be so cruel, and said bluntly that she would let her biological mother Li Sier seek revenge on him.
That night, Longkodo dreamed of Li Si'er, but he dreamed of Li Si'er from his previous life.
After reading about what happened in his previous life, he also understood that the bitter fruits he suffered today were all due to the sins he committed in his previous life.
"I was wrong. I have lived a miserable life. I thought it was because I married an unvirtuous wife, but I didn't expect it was all my own fault. If I were given another chance, I would definitely not let Li Si'er into my house."
The next morning, a servant came to report that Longkodo had gone to work. Although Yuzhu became a cripple, rumors still spread that he had angered his father to death.
Seeing that Zhu Yan and Yue Xing'a's lives were getting better and better, Mu Sili suggested going out to see the world.
Knowing that she was trapped in the backyard, Yue Xing'a agreed with her idea. He personally arranged for someone to take Mu Sili to travel all over the country until Mu Sili returned to the Tong Mansion due to her old age and frailty.
By then, Yue Xing'a had become Mafa and Zhu Yan had become the queen mother. Mu Sili had no regrets, so she found a quiet time at night and left.
After returning to the system space, he was met with the stunned look of Hesheli.
"Why, are you not satisfied with my actions?"
"No, I am very satisfied. Your behavior has enlightened me. If there is an afterlife, I will definitely repay you in the same way you did."
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