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With a lewd grin, he said, "Just let me win one round, I'd rather be a coward than a hero!"

"...You're quite flexible and adaptable."

"This is the true nature of a hero!"

Helpless: "Now I understand why you have the nickname 'Huo the Fox.' It doesn't mean you're resourceful, but rather that you'll stop at nothing to achieve your goals."

He said smugly, "On the battlefield, as long as we can win, it doesn't matter whether it's honorable or despicable. What matters is maximizing enemy casualties while minimizing the losses of our brothers. That's what a general should do. Personal honor and disgrace are nothing!"

Lu Ziqi slightly bent his index finger and tapped the edge of the chessboard: "There have been many unusual movements in Xia Kingdom, and the military situation at the front may change. I originally wanted you to stay in the capital for a while longer, after all, you and Xiao Han are newly married..."

Huo Nan waved his hand dismissively and said, "You have no idea, that brat is even more eager to set off than I am. She keeps complaining that she's bored to death and wants to go kill enemies for fun. I've never seen such a warlike woman."

She shook her head and smiled faintly: "So you'd better be careful, or your life will be in danger if you anger her."

He gazed intently and whispered, "I'd rather provoke her a few more times, make her fight me a few more times, so that I might be able to save her a few more times on the battlefield."

After a moment of silence, he suddenly smiled and said, "Although I've seen you for so long, I'm still not quite used to your appearance. I guess the soldiers in the army feel the same way."

Frowning and looking distressed, he sighed repeatedly, "Don't tell me you're not used to it; I feel like vomiting every time I see my face in the water while washing it. Who knows how those bastards will laugh at me when I go back this time? But that brat has her older brother backing her up; she said if I dare grow that kind of beard again, she'll divorce me! Tell me, throughout history, where has there ever been a woman who divorced her husband? Oh well, oh well, I guess a good man doesn't argue with a woman, so I won't hold it against her."

He calmly and leisurely placed his piece: "Stop being so stubborn. If it weren't for your own free will, who in this world could force you to do anything? As the saying goes, a woman dresses up for the one she loves, and the reverse is also true. Since she likes you the way you are, what's wrong with just going along with her?"

He casually put down the chess piece in his hand: "Looks like you've been trained very well by your sister-in-law! I'd better get that brat away from her as soon as possible, or my life will be even more unbearable."

He glanced sideways, dusted off his clothes, and stood up: "I am honored to have received half a son's share."

At first glance, it dawned on me: "Damn it, I didn't notice! That doesn't count, let's start over!"

Lu Ziqi strode out of the courtyard: "Save your persistent tactic for when you're facing the enemy. I'm not going to play along."

Huo Nan muttered dejectedly, "Don't even mention it. I'm really afraid that people won't even bother to fight me if they see me like this. Although I've been trying so hard to get a tan these days, I still feel like I'm too effeminate."

Song Xiaohua happened to come out to check on her sons. Hearing this, she tilted her head and looked him up and down for a while: "Actually, you can subdue the enemy without fighting."

What do you mean?

"You're the kind of guy who's irresistible to both men and women, and can be both the dominant and submissive type."

Huo Nanyuan opened her mouth, unable to react for a long time, while Lu Ziqi, who had been subjected to her nonsensical torment, already understood: "Yaoyao, you're talking nonsense again!"

"But I do have an idea," Song Xiaohua said seriously. "You can make a really fierce and terrifying mask to wear in battle. That way, not only will people not see your stunning face, but they might even be startled and reveal some flaws." Silently, she felt remorseful towards Di Qing. As the saying goes, creativity is meant to be plagiarized. Her condolences...

After a moment's thought, Huo Nan turned around and punched Lu Ziqi, who was smiling: "That's a good idea!"

"...But why did you hit me?"

"I got excited and my hands were itching. Do you want me to hit her?"

Oh no, you're bullying my man!

Song Xiaohua glanced at Xue Yuhan, who was cleaning up the mess and whose skin was as white as snow, and then at Huo Nan, who had gone all the way to get the same skin color as Louis Koo. She chuckled a few times and said, "I can tell you with certainty that the baby you two have in the future is really quite risky."

He got nervous: "What do you mean?"

"Because it's very likely that a zebra foal will be born!"

"...Zebra? What's that?"

Huo Nan looked bewildered, while Lu Ziqi was already coughing from laughing.

Waking up, Lu Ling rubbed his eyes sleepily and replied, "It's an ugly short-legged horse with alternating white and black stripes."

Seeing Huo Nan nearly choke to death, Song Xiaohua was overjoyed and burst into laughter as she left...

"I thought my sister-in-law had finally changed her ways and become a virtuous wife and loving mother, but it was all an illusion, an illusion!"

Lu Ziqi patted the exasperated Huo Nan and suppressed a laugh: "You can't say that. She has really changed a lot these days. First, she agreed to learn how to handle household affairs from the fourth concubine who has taken over the reins of the household. Then, she started associating with some officials' wives. Before, she hated these troublesome things and social obligations."

"Oh? Do you know why there has been such a big change?"

"I asked her, and she only said that she suddenly became interested." She shook her head thoughtfully and smiled slightly: "Who would suddenly become interested in this kind of thing overnight?"

Huo Nan glanced at the woman who was whispering and laughing loudly with Xue Yuhan, his thin lips curled up, and a playful look appeared on his handsome face: "I do know the reason."

"speak."

"No! I don't care about your messy guessing game between you two, I only care about... Oh my goodness, look, look, my godson is awake!"

"…………"

After Lu Yue woke up, he neither cried nor made a fuss. He lay on his back, stretched his arms and kicked his legs, and then grabbed Song Wuque's two beard hairs with his two little hands and refused to let go.

Seeing that the dog's ears were wobbling and it was clearly uncomfortable, Lu Ling could only helplessly tilt its head and let it play. He felt very sorry for it: "Wuque's whiskers are not fun. How about we play something else? Here, you can play with your brother's fingers."

Lu Yue immediately complied, grabbed his index finger and put it in his mouth, sucking on it with relish.

Lu Ling then patiently coaxed, "Is your little brother hungry? I'll go find Mommy to get you some rice porridge. You can't eat my fingers, they're not like the wet nurse's breasts."

"Mimi...Mimi..."

After racking his brains to figure out what it meant, Huo Nan almost choked to death on his own breath: "Ling'er, is this something your mother taught you?"

"Because Uncle Huo said that only men have 'little birds' (penis), so I asked my mother, what is it that women have but men don't? My mother told me it's 'breasts,' the ones that wet nurses feed my little brother. My mother said that everyone grows up eating 'breasts,' and 'breasts' are the greatest and most amazing things in the world. We should all thank them, respect them, and cherish them. Uncle Huo, you must have eaten them too, right? Were they delicious? Ling'er doesn't remember the taste anymore, does Uncle Huo still remember?"

Huo Nan stared blankly for a moment, then bent down and hugged the two babies, one on each side, saying, "You should come with me to guard the border! It's too dangerous for you to stay with your mother."

At this moment, Lu Yue saw Xue Yuhan walking over with a smile, and immediately began to wriggle and stretch out his two small arms, which looked like lotus roots, towards her.

Although the little one is not even seven months old, he already clearly has his own preferences and standards.

For example, between young and old, the younger one prefers the younger one. Between average-looking and exceptionally beautiful, the more attractive one prefers the more beautiful one. Between men and women, the more attractive one prefers the woman…

After being held in Xue Yuhan's arms, Lu Yue waved his arms and legs and babbled incoherently, rubbing his little face against her chest, leaving behind countless drops of drool...

Lu Ling, who was observing from the side, suddenly realized something: "Uncle Huo, it seems that my little brother really likes Auntie's 'breasts'. They must be delicious. Have you tried them?"

Huo Nan was speechless and tears streamed down her face as she hugged him and cried bitterly, "My most outstanding disciple has been ruined just like that!"

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A few days after that 'farmhouse stay', Huo Nan and Xue Yuhan set off, with Lu Ziheng's family leaving before them.

Perhaps it was because he was free from official duties, or perhaps it was because he had finally let go of the burdens he had carried for many years, but Lu Ziheng's seemingly innate sense of detachment had diminished considerably.

Standing tall in the sunlight and gentle breeze, he smiled, his eyes subtly conveying an air of otherworldly grace.

Before parting, Lu Ziqi insisted on escorting them alone for a full thirty li outside the city. The carriage carrying the family traveled slowly ahead, with the two brothers following side by side.

"Holly, after I leave, everything at home will depend on you."

"good."

"The affairs of the clan are complicated, but now that Fourth Aunt and my sister-in-law are managing them together, there shouldn't be any problems. However, we are still in a transitional period, and unexpected things may happen. You should keep an eye on things whenever you have time."

"good."

"I will be gone for at most three years and at least five years, and then I will return. By then, when things have calmed down, I will seek an official position again."

"good."

"You must remember that you should never be too reckless in anything. You must first preserve your life to be useful before you can talk about loyalty to the emperor and serving the country, and before you can talk about realizing your ambitions. Otherwise, it's all just empty talk."

"good."

"As for your sister-in-law, after she sees more of the world and travels more, her mind will naturally broaden. You don't need to worry about her."

"good."

He stopped and turned to the side: "Holly, is there still something on your mind that you haven't resolved?"

After a moment of silence, he said, "Brother, you can do whatever you want, enjoy the scenery and travel to famous places for as long as you like. You have single-handedly supported the Lu family for many years, while I have been detached and carefree for many years. It is time for me to take over."

He stared, raised his eyebrows, and laughed heartily: "Good."

The horse's hooves glided leisurely, and the wheels spun gently.

Shedding her solemn and dignified attire, the figure, now dressed in a simple and elegant robe, gradually disappeared at the end of the official road.

The dust rose and lingered for a long time.

Brother, I hope she can truly find her former self again, and I hope you can have a warm home soon...

Lu Ziqi turned around and walked towards the gate of the imperial city.

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Spring has come again, and Lu Yue is one year old.

During his first birthday celebration, the little guy showed no interest in any of the precious items, including writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstones, or even cosmetics, laid out before him. He calmly sat with his little feet together, looking around with unwavering composure amidst the anxious and expectant gazes of the adults around him.

It wasn't until a servant serving tea and water accidentally dropped a copper coin that his dark, gleaming eyes began to gleam with a sly light.

With a swift movement, he crawled on all fours, as if afraid someone would snatch it from him, following behind the copper coins swirling on the ground. Finally, he grabbed one, held it up, looked it over from left to right, and grinned as if he had found a treasure. His pink little mouth, which had just grown in, was now wide open, and he was all smiles…

Not long after, Lu Yue was able to speak.