Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 5414 Doting Maniac
In the inner courtyard, Fang Jun, after taking a bath, changed into a set of casual clothes and sat in the hall, holding his daughter Fang Jing in his arms. Fang Shu and Fang You were playing beside him, while Fang Lu nestled close to his legs. Jin Shengman and Qiao'er each held their children and sat with Princess Gaoyang and Xiao Shu'er to the side.

Upon hearing that Fang Jun was going to sail to Jiang Kingdom to visit his aunt, the children became excited. The younger ones were fine, but Fang Shu and Fang You rushed to Fang Jun's side and tugged at his clothes. Fang Shu shouted, "Dad, I want to go too!"

Fang You didn't speak, but his bright eyes were full of curiosity and longing.

Fang Jing peeked out from her father's arms, her delicate brows furrowed as she looked at her two older brothers. She then used her small, white hands to pry their fingers off her father's clothes...

Fang Shu and Fang You dared not resist and quickly let go.

Fang Jing was finally satisfied and turned back to snuggle in her father's arms.

Princess Gaoyang, seeing this, scolded, "This girl is too domineering! Is Father all yours? Her brothers can't even touch him!"

Xiao Shuer stroked her belly, looked at her daughter who was enjoying herself in her father's arms, and sighed.

Perhaps her daughter sensed her preference for sons over daughters, which is why she wasn't close to her mother. When sleeping at night, she preferred to be held by Princess Gaoyang or Jin Shengman rather than by her. If her father was home, she would stay by his side for a moment.

The reason why the young master dotes on his daughter so much may also be partly to make up for what he did. After all, which family in Chang'an would dote on their daughter like this?

Fang Jun then comforted his two sons: "You are too young. Sailing at sea is extremely dangerous. Hurricanes and diseases can come without warning. It's no joke. When you are a little older, your father will take you on a boat trip to visit various vassal states."

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and quickly looked down. He saw his daughter in his arms looking up at him with bright eyes. He immediately said, "Take Jing'er with you too. My second son's daughter can't be pampered and never leave the house. She needs to go out and see this beautiful land. It will broaden her mind and cultivate her character. She will grow up to be a lady!"

Fang Jing smiled, her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, her eyelashes were curved, and the three-year-old girl was stunning.

Fang Jun adored this daughter, and he wondered how much he would cry when she got married...

Qiao'er then stood up: "I'll go pack my things now, so I can prepare early and avoid leaving anything behind when I leave."

Kim Seung-man also got up and left with her.

Princess Gaoyang asked, "Are you going there alone?"

Fang Jun held his daughter's little hand, thought for a moment, and said, "When we pass through Luoyang, ask Meiniang if she wants to go. After all, she is now in charge of the 'business company,' but she knows nothing about the situation overseas. If she can go out and see for herself, she will have a better understanding of the situation overseas and how the business company operates, which will greatly benefit her career."

Upon hearing this, Princess Gaoyang snorted: "In the end, she's still the one I favor the most!"

Fang Jun protested, "What are you talking about? I've always treated everyone equally! You were the one who didn't want to go out and show your face to manage the business in the first place, so why are you blaming me now?"

"Ha!" Princess Gaoyang sneered, her tone bitter: "Now I understand, you wanted me to go back then? Didn't you know I couldn't handle those things? Just those accounts alone made my head spin. You did it on purpose!"

"..."

Fang Jun was speechless, then looked at Xiao Shu'er, who was covering her mouth and chuckling, and said, "You be the judge!"

Xiao Shu'er said, "I'm not the child in your belly, how would I know what you're thinking?"

Princess Gao Yan raised an eyebrow triumphantly.

Fang Jun laughed and hugged his daughter, giving her a gentle lecture: "Daughter, did you see that? These two are bullying me! I can't do anything about them now, I can only wait until you grow up and stand up for your father."

Fang Jing looked solemn, her little face tense, and she raised her two little hands to stroke her father's cheeks to comfort him.

Fang Jun was overjoyed and said with a smug smile, "Say whatever you want. If we can make it work, great; if not, we can get a divorce! All I want is for my daughter to stay with me. With a daughter, I'm content!"

Fang Shu shouted, "I'll go with Father too!"

Fang You remained silent, but his expression was resolute, clearly indicating that he was also on his father's side.

Princess Gaoyang sighed and rubbed her forehead: "If you keep spoiling your daughter like this, who knows how spoiled she will become when she grows up."

Xiao Shuer also had a headache: "Whose daughter isn't quiet, elegant, and well-mannered? This girl is already ruling the roost at home now, you'll have your share of troubles in the future."

She felt both heartened by her husband's doting on his daughter and uneasy about his overindulgence. Fang Shu was the eldest son in the family, and Fang You was intelligent and reliable. As a result, the two of them were as obedient as mice in front of a cat in front of Fang Jing, and they would eagerly offer their younger sister any delicious or fun things they could find.

This is going to create a female tyrant!
Fang Jun not only didn't take it to heart, but was also smug: "How could my daughter, Fang Er's daughter, be such an ordinary woman? She will surely inherit my mantle in the future, possessing both literary and martial talents, and be a heroine among the women of the Tang Dynasty!"

Then, looking at his two sons with disdain, he said, "They're definitely better than their older brothers!"

The two brothers were not jealous at all; instead, they nodded in agreement. Fang Shu said, "Our little sister is smarter than us. We haven't even memorized what the teacher has taught us yet, but our little sister can not only recite it from memory but also understands the principles behind it. The teacher often praises her."

Fang You is quiet and doesn't like to talk much, but he's quite articulate. In short: "Little sister is amazing!"

Princess Gaoyang: "..."

Xiao Shu'er scolded, "These two are good-for-nothings!"

She was worried that if the baby in her belly really was a son, he would be completely subdued by his older sister when he grew up. What should she do then?

……

The next morning, Fang Jun took a carriage out of Chongrenfang and went straight to Furong Garden.

Jin Deman was overjoyed to see Fang Jun arrive. She welcomed him into the inner room like a dutiful wife and helped him take off his outer cloak, showing no trace of queenly demeanor.

Then they bathed together, and naturally, they had a wonderful time of passionate lovemaking.

It took Jin Deman a long time to catch her breath. She struggled to get up and personally helped Fang Jun wash up and change his clothes before they lay down on the bed together.

Fang Jun was in a state of enlightenment, so he told him about the upcoming voyage. He then asked, "You stay in Chang'an all day long, never leaving the city. Do you feel stifled? If you're willing, you can come with me on this voyage. We can even have the warships detour to Silla for a visit."

Jin Deman lay on her side in her husband's arms. She was somewhat tempted by his words, but after hesitating for a moment, she shook her head slightly, her expression somber: "Silla perished in my hands. Although the people of Silla now live a peaceful and prosperous life, how can I face my ancestors? I'd better not go."

Fang Jun gently patted her shoulder without saying a word.

He knew that compared to Silla's submission, the death of Kim Min was the biggest obstacle in her heart. The fall of the country was due to the circumstances, but the extinction of the Kim royal bloodline was the most tragic.

Although there is also Jin Renwen, he is, after all, Jin Chunqiu's illegitimate son, and their bloodlines and qualifications are incomparable...

Remembering Kim In-wen, Fang Jun casually said, "That kid Kim In-wen has been getting too cocky lately. He angered Lee Gek by colluding with many Silla nobles to sell 'Silla maids.' Lee Gek has already ordered a nationwide manhunt. Tell that kid to make sure he doesn't go back to Silla. If Lee Gek catches him, I won't be able to plead for him."

The Han people have always been the most adept at enjoying life. As the human trade of people like Jin Renwen grew larger and larger, in addition to sending Japanese and Kunlun slaves to mine and build water conservancy projects, "Silla maids" also became a "hot commodity" that the Tang Dynasty nobles were eager to acquire.

Silla maids were known for their slenderness, beauty, and gentleness. In the Tang Dynasty, powerful and wealthy people would be embarrassed to host a banquet if they did not have several Silla maids in their household.

Japanese women are also docile, but they are ugly and have short legs...

More and more "Silla maids" were transported to Tang Dynasty by sea, which finally angered King Yi Gak of Silla.

Silla is now his vassal state, and these people are trafficking his citizens. How can this be allowed?
Therefore, Li Ke ordered severe punishment for the Silla nobles involved in human trafficking, including conviction, fines, and even confiscation of their property. This created a climate of fear throughout Silla, leading to a temporary shortage of Silla maids. The remaining supply in the market immediately skyrocketed in price...

Jin Deman sighed softly and said helplessly, "Who can take care of him for a lifetime? With your protection, he could have lived a life of luxury, and no one in the Tang Dynasty would dare to bully him. But he was too greedy, and even if he lost his life because of it, it was his own fault."

Perhaps this is the fate of the Kim royal family.

Even if she had not submitted to the Tang Dynasty back then, and Silla had not fallen, how many more years could she have lasted?

From Jin Chunqiu onwards, they were either stubborn and self-willed, or self-righteous and clever, or mediocre and muddle-headed... just like those dynasties in Chinese history that were about to perish, mediocre people emerged frequently in their final days.

Sensing Jin Deman's negativity and sadness, Fang Jun slightly turned his body and reached his hand inside her open collar, grasping a soft, full breast, and said softly, "Why don't we continue? If we could have a child, your life would be complete."

Mentioning this, Kindeman became increasingly frustrated: "Perhaps it's my destiny, it's been so long and there's still no sign of anything..."

"These things are not absolute; sometimes it's all about probability. The more you do, the higher the probability will be."

Jin Deman blushed and bit her lip, saying, "Don't try to comfort me. You wouldn't understand this."

Fang Jun retorted, "Who says I don't understand? You know Sun Simiao, right? The number one 'Medicine King' of the Tang Dynasty, his medical skills were divine, capable of bringing the dead back to life and healing flesh and bones! Back then, it was I who proposed the idea and assisted Sun Simiao in refining the world's number one divine medicine, 'Penicillin'! Now, he is hiding in the Zhongnan Mountains researching ways to cure 'smallpox,' and it was I who provided the key points and proposed the medical principles!"

Kindeman was shocked: "Smallpox can be cured?"

This is a terminal illness; people have suffered from smallpox for far too long!
"It's definitely incurable, but it can be prevented! So if there are ways to combat even a disease like this, how could I not understand something as simple as having a child?"

"Then... try it more?"

"If the quality isn't good enough, make up for it with quantity! The more you do it, the more likely you are to get pregnant!"

"Then... let's do it!"

Jin Deman bit her lip, her eyes watery. Although she was exhausted from the previous lovemaking, as long as there was still hope, she had to endure it no matter what...

Fang Jun replied with a "Yes, Your Majesty!"