Princess Xiangrui in Huanzhu

Yu Niang is the concubine kept by Ji's father.

Yu Niang is middle-aged and is very flattering to Ji's father, totally unlike the aloof person she was when she was young.

After all, she was a decent girl at that time and had the capital to be picky about Ji's impoverished father.

After going through the hardships of being tortured by her stepmother and falling into the brothel, Yu Niang is now quite sensible about the current situation and has Ji's father under her control.

Besides, she doesn't expect any love. What she gets is hers, and the sweet words of men are useless.

Yu Niang often complained about her poverty to Ji's father, and in her words she treated Ji's father as a hero who saved people from suffering.

Ji's father enjoyed it very much and felt like he was on high under Yu Niang's flattery.

He even lost money in the family business just to buy a job as a yamen runner for Yu Niang's younger brother.

Ji Yao didn't know all this, otherwise, with his violent temper, he would have ruined his father's reputation in his later years.

But it looks like it won't be hidden for much longer.

Father Ji was living a life of luxury in Yu Niang's arms and told her about the bad things that happened today.

"Ji Xin is really getting more and more unruly as she grows older. She is the daughter-in-law of the Xia family. How can she think of canceling the engagement before Xia Bin's body is even cold?"

"How does this make Old Xia see me?"

"And A Yao, too. He even said he wanted to support Ji Xin. This is going to piss me off to death!"

Yu Niang lay on Ji's father's fat body and rubbed circles on his protruding belly with her fingers.

"You too, do you think everyone is as obedient as Aliang?"

"It would be nice if Aliang could grow up being loved by you like Ayao."

Yu Niang gave Ji's father a reproachful look and began to act pitiful.

She always takes advantage of every opportunity to do something bad. As she gets older, Yu Niang is very clear-headed and she believes that Father Ji is the best choice she can have now.

For the sake of Ji Liang and Ji Ru, she had to cling to Ji's father.

Originally, Ji's father and she were childhood sweethearts. If something unexpected hadn't happened in the middle, how could Ji's mother have come into question?

Now she's just getting what she deserves.

When Aliang finishes his studies, she will have finally made it, and she won't be afraid even if Ji's father can't rely on her at that time.

Yu Niang attached herself to Ji's father, with deep calculation in her eyes and strings of compliments from her mouth, making Ji's father lose his mind.

"Master, I am really sad. Our Aliang is excellent in both character and study, but life is difficult. This child is also filial. He only reports good news but not bad news. The most common thing he says is that he misses you. I feel really guilty!"

"If it weren't for... wuwu, Aliang wouldn't be like this now. He would have been a rich young master like Ayao."

Father Ji remained silent, but his silence spoke volumes.

Fu Kang'an was listening to these shameless words not far away, and he didn't know where the adulterous couple got the nerve to say such brazen words.

He didn't have much contact with Ji Yao, but from the few words Ji Yao said, he knew that the Ji family's wealth was all thanks to Ji's mother.

Back then, Ji's father was a useless scholar, and he came from a poor family.

Without the help from Ji's mother's family, not only would he not be able to pass the imperial examination, but even his livelihood would be a problem.

But Ji's father's sense of superiority remains undiminished.

Fu Kang'an sneered at this kind of Phoenix man who lived off women.

What followed were many eye-catching scenes. Fukangan evacuated in time because he didn’t want to poison his eyes and ears.

He Xi was waiting in the room for news from Fu Kang'an.

"Swish--" Fukangan climbed in through the window and landed in a graceful manner.

"Why did you climb through the window to enter your room?" He Xi asked in confusion, as if he was doing something illegal.

"I'm sorry, I forgot." Fu Kang'an said embarrassedly without changing his role for a moment.

He Xi laughed and said, "Are you addicted to being a thief?"

Back to the topic, He Xi asked Fu Kang'an what he had gained.

"Xi'er, you are so smart! As expected, that Master Ji is not a serious person at all."

Then Fu Kang'an described in detail what Mr. Ji did and his expressions, making them look very lifelike.

In order to satisfy Hexi's gossiping desire, Fu Kang'an can be said to have used all his strength.

Of course, Fu Kang'an selectively deleted the parts that were offensive to the eyes and ears.

He Xi: ...deprived of happiness~

But these are enough for Hexi to have a big meal.

"How abominable! Disgusting! Rubbish!" He Xi used the most vicious words in her life to curse Master Ji, but still felt it was not enough.

"You men are all the same! You keep looking at the pot while eating from the bowl!"

He Xi glanced at Fu Kang'an, who immediately trembled.

"Xi'er, you can't frame me, a virtuous woman like me!" Fu Kang'an immediately expressed his loyalty, and his sincerity made He Xi laugh.

She knew exactly what kind of person he was, and she was just teasing him.

Besides, as a princess, He Xi Capital is no joke and she is not afraid of any unexpected changes.

Fu Kang'an knew that Hexi was trying to be naughty, so he was happy to cooperate.

I can only say that this is a bad taste between husband and wife (?)

"Xi'er, what are you going to do?"

"How? Of course, by meddling in other people's business. Isn't the purpose of our patrol to meddle in other people's business?"

Hexi's words reminded Fukang'an of the bloody tour many years ago.

Back then, Little Swallow was still a living swallow and was also the main troublemaker, always causing trouble without caring about the outcome.

I didn't expect that after so many years, when Xiaoyanzi was no longer a part of the world, she would still encounter such injustice.

In the past, He Xi would have certainly kept aloof from the matter. To put it bluntly, she did not have such a strong sense of belonging to the world and her identity as a princess.

But now she also wants to help others to the best of her ability, of course, on the premise that it does not harm herself and those close to her.

Well, in essence, she still seeks benefits and avoids harm. She did not deny it.

Seeing that Hexi was in high spirits, Fukang'an smiled and agreed with her, nodding in agreement from time to time.

As He Xi was talking, she suddenly said, "Tell me, are Ji Liang and Ji Ru really the children of that scumbag?"

After all, Yu Niang’s moral integrity cannot be guaranteed!

This question stumped Fu Kang'an. It was not impossible.

***

Qianlong planned to stay here for two days, during which time Ji Yaodu gave him warm hospitality.

Except for Ji's father, everyone in Ji's family was very hospitable, even Ji's mother greeted them with a smile.

Not to mention Ji Xin, she is a gentle person by nature.

He Xi Qing'er and Lan Xin also get along well with Ji Xin, and they are all gentle and kind.

"It's not good, it's not good!"

Ji Xin's personal maid Mu He staggered in.

"what happened?"

"Mr. Xia and Madam Xia came to the mansion to ask for someone. Say, say..." Mu He said hesitantly, but his eyes were on Ji Xin.

Ji Xin's heart immediately began to tighten. Now, she became uncontrollably frightened whenever she heard the name of the Xia family.