I am the stepmother of my son, and the little villain has changed into a little cotton-padded jacket

Hearing what the emperor said, Wen Shutang's expression did not change. She bowed her head slightly and responded, "Your Majesty is right. I will definitely be generous to others. Let alone a few concubines or wives, even if the general brings all the women and children in the capital to the general's mansion, I will definitely not say a word of objection."

Wen Shutang paused for a moment and continued slowly: "After all, the general has a kind heart and cannot bear to see even the slightest bit of suffering in the world."

What this means is that taking a concubine and raising a concubine are all acts of love on Xiao Yizhuo's part, not because of his desire for beauty.

Her husband would take any injured kittens or dogs home to rescue them, not to mention the elderly, the weak, women and children.

I am so loving, so what?

Wen Shutang curled her lips secretly. Since the emperor didn't want her to be happy, then don't blame her for changing the concept and making you, the emperor, uncomfortable.

Hearing what Wen Shutang said, Xiao Yizhuo, who was standing beside him, had a smile in his eyes.

His wife has a good appetite and loves to eat everything, but she just doesn't like to suffer losses, especially verbal losses, which she never eats.

The emperor wanted to defeat Wen Shutang from here, but he was thinking too simply.

Sure enough, after hearing what Wen Shutang said, the emperor's face gradually became gloomy.

He really didn't expect that a country woman could be so difficult to deal with. She spoke so perfectly that he couldn't find any fault with her, but it still made him feel very upset.

This made the emperor a little annoyed, and he looked at Wen Shutang with a bit of displeasure.

"She is a woman with a sharp tongue."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your praise." Wen Shutang bowed calmly and continued the conversation.

Seeing this, the emperor felt even more aggrieved.

It would have been fine if he couldn't handle Xiao Yizhuo's wild and unruly temper, but now he couldn't even control a woman from a small place.

But there was nothing wrong with what she said. Even if the emperor wanted to get angry, he had no excuse to vent his anger.

The breath was stuck in his chest and couldn't go up or down.

"you!"

The emperor barely suppressed his dissatisfaction and said, "My dear, you should teach your wife the etiquette of the palace when you go back. Otherwise, when the palace holds a big or small banquet in the future, it will be embarrassing for you."

Xiao Yizhuo nodded slightly: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Madam's words and actions are all my intentions. Even if Madam said or did something impolite, I can afford to lose face."

Xiao Yizhuo was clearly supporting Wen Shutang and told the emperor directly that he unconditionally accepted everything Wen Shutang said and did.

Hearing this, the emperor gritted his teeth secretly. He didn't expect that the relationship between these two people was so good.

Xiao Yizhuo actually protected this country woman so much.

"Well, my dear minister, you and my lady have a love that is stronger than gold. I have come to look at you with new eyes." The emperor could hardly maintain his calm expression, and the anger in his eyes almost overflowed.

But Wen Shutang and Xiao Yizhuo were still standing there as if nothing had happened.

The emperor shifted his gaze to the three children. The moment he saw Xiao Ze, the emperor hesitated and couldn't help but look at Xiao Ze a few more times.

"Are these three children General Xiao's sons?"

"Your Majesty, that's right."

Seeing that the emperor noticed the three children, Wen Shutang and Xiao Yizhuo looked at each other, and both looked a little solemn.

"He is handsome, and has the demeanor of General Xiao when he was young." The emperor narrowed his eyes and his gaze shifted back and forth between Xiao Ze and Xiao Ye.

Said something thought-provoking.

Xiao Yizhuo is not very old, how could he have such a big son?

The emperor had some guesses in his mind, but he didn't show it on his face.

After politely praising the children a few times, the emperor could not help but state his purpose.

"My dear, now that you have returned to the capital and have been reinstated, you should take up your post as soon as possible and train the soldiers as soon as possible. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand." Xiao Yizhuo responded with a bow.

"That's good. There is one more thing. As I just said, let your wife learn etiquette well. In my opinion, why don't you let your wife and the children learn etiquette well in the palace, and let them go back after they have learned it in a few days. How about it?" A smile appeared on the emperor's face, but his words were full of irresistibility.

Wen Shutang and Xiao Yizhuo were both stunned. They didn't expect that the emperor would want to arrest someone directly.

Just as the two were about to open their mouths to refuse, the emperor took the initiative to stop them from saying anything.

"My dear, please don't refuse. Learning etiquette is for the good of your wife and children. Think about it, even if your wife is careful with her words and deeds and keeps a low profile in the future, it's fine, but the children are different. When they grow up, they will definitely serve as officials in the court. If they don't know any etiquette and act like a country bumpkin, it will definitely not work. Or are you afraid that your wife and children will be unsafe in my palace?"

The emperor raised the last syllable of his voice, his tone full of threats.

It seemed that as long as Xiao Yizhuo disagreed, the emperor would immediately get angry.

Xiao Yizhuo's face looked a little grim, and his hands hanging by his side were clenched into fists.

He really didn't expect that the emperor's hand would be so long that he would detain Wen Shutang and the children in the palace when they met for the first time.

If he really let them stay here, then if something happened in the future, he would definitely not be able to sense it in the first place.

Xiao Yizhuo pursed his thin lips into a straight line, frowned, and did not respond for a while.

When the emperor saw this, a smug smile flashed in his eyes.

He did it on purpose. If Xiao Yizhuo agreed to keep Wen Shutang and the children in the palace, it would be tantamount to handing the evidence against him personally.

If Xiao Yizhuo dared to show the slightest disagreement, then he would have an excuse to vent his anger.

No matter what, he is the one who benefits.

The emperor really enjoyed Xiao Yizhuo's frustrated and conflicted look. He was not in a hurry and just waited patiently for Xiao Yizhuo's reaction.

Xiao Yizhuo took a step forward, intending to refuse directly.

Even if I was punished, I couldn't let my wife and children fall into danger.

Perhaps Wen Shutang understood what Xiao Yizhuo meant, and quickly reached out and grabbed the corner of Xiao Yizhuo's clothes.

She frowned tightly, not wanting to see Xiao Yizhuo get hurt.

The emperor was in a good mood at the moment and temporarily calmed down his anger.

"How is it? Have you considered it, my dear?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Dezi ran in from outside with a hunched back, walked to the emperor and whispered a few words in his ear.

The emperor paused, then waved his hand and said, "Forget it, just let him in. It's a good opportunity for him to see that General Xiao is back."