Golden Branch

"Mrs. Wang has not only opened the Zhaixing Tower to Mount Li, she has arrived as well!"

Lou Yu looked out the car window, his eyes flashing slightly as he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.

"Huh? It really is Amian!"

Wang Mian narrowed his eyes and looked carefully, and sure enough, he saw his eldest daughter.

She frowned slightly: "A Mian is the same. She is pregnant, why did she come to Mount Li?"

Come on, why come to such a noisy and crowded place like Zhaixing Tower?

Even if you have servants and guards around you, accidents are bound to happen.

"Well, she read all the books in vain. She doesn't even know the truth that 'a gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall.'"

Lou Yu was indiscriminately mean to everyone except Wang Heng.

Of course, since Wang Mian is half his own, Lou Yu will be a little more restrained——

Beneath the venomous tongue, there is a hint of concern.

"parking!"

Wang Heng knocked on the car wall and gave an order.

Now that I have seen the eldest daughter's room, there is no reason to just leave.

The driver tightened the reins and slowly stopped both horses.

Lou Yu jumped off the carriage first, then supported Wang Heng and slowly walked down.

Baizhi, Baiwei and other servants, as well as female guards such as A'man, all surrounded Wang Heng and protected her closely.

Lou Yu held Wang Heng's hand, their big hand and small hand, fingers interlocked.

After getting married and having the most intimate contact, Lou Yu seemed to have been unlocked.

He no longer cared about who was in front of whom and who was behind them. As long as he was with Wang Heng, he would feel close to her in every way.

A young couple came to the Zhaixing Tower hand in hand.

Enter the lobby and go up to the second floor.

Just now in the carriage, Lou Yu and Wang Heng saw Wang Mian's figure flash by on the second-floor corridor.

"Sir, do you have a reservation or are you meeting a friend?"

A waiter in indigo clothes came over and saw that Wang Heng and the other two had exquisite looks and good temperaments, and were followed by a group of followers, so he knew that they came from good families.

Moreover, this group of people did not ask the waiter, but went straight to the second floor. It was obvious that they were familiar with Zhaixing Tower or had made arrangements in advance.

The waiter did not dare to be negligent and greeted him with a nod and a bow.

"Ok!"

Wang Heng responded and whispered, "I'm here to look for my friend! She's in the private room on the second floor!"

"Excuse me, sir, which elegant room is your friend in? I'll show you the way!"

The guy continued to speak respectfully.

"Don't bother, I know the way, just go ahead and do your work!"

Wang Heng waved her hand, signaling the waiter to leave.

All the Star-Picking Towers are of the same architecture and have the same layout inside.

The private rooms on the second floor are named after flowers.

Wang Mian likes kapok flowers, so the private room she usually uses in Zhaixing Tower is the Kapok Pavilion.

Although Wang Heng had never been to the Zhaixing Tower in Mount Li, she was sure that Wang Mian should be in the Muqian Pavilion.

Sure enough, after going up to the second floor and looking at the private rooms named after flowers, Wang Heng found the Kapok Pavilion.

Ah Man went forward and knocked on the door, and put himself on alert.

This is to prevent any accidents behind the door.

Wang Heng and Lou Yu were always so cautious in their actions, not neglecting even the smallest details.

"Huh? Which one?"

Wang Mian's voice came from behind the door.

"Madam Wang Shao, this is Nu A Man!"

Ah Man replied respectfully.

Although she did not mention Wang Heng, everyone who was familiar with Wang Heng knew that wherever Ah Man appeared, Wang Heng must be there.

"...Ajiu is here?"

Wang Mian was a little surprised. He quickly stood up, walked quickly to the door, and opened it himself.

"Ajiu!"

Through Ah Man, Wang Mian still saw his eldest daughter.

Ah Man passed by Wang Mian and scanned the room through the open door.

After making sure that there was nothing unusual, Ah Man quietly retreated to the corner.

"Amian!"

Wang Heng took out the hand that was clasped with Lou Yu and held it with Wang Mian.

His palm felt empty instantly, and Lou Yu couldn't help but move his fingers: This Wang Mian is still as annoying as ever!

"Ajiu, you just got married, why are you here in Mount Li? There are teachers in the academy, and I will help keep an eye on you, so you don't have to worry!"

"You're still talking about me! Why are you here? Even though it's only three months, you're carrying twins, so you need to be extra careful!"

A pair of sisters walked into the private room hand in hand.

Their eyes fell on each other.

While observing her best friend's complexion, she expressed concern in a complaining tone.

Well, she’s definitely my bestie.

No euphemisms at all, just say what you want to say!

"Don't worry, I'm fine! The imperial physician also said that although I'm carrying twins, the fetuses are stable and occasional exercise is more beneficial."

Wang Mian said with a smile.

When mentioning "twins", a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes——

"I'm just a mere cannon fodder, a supporting character at best, yet I'm being treated like the 'female protagonist'."

You know, having twins or even multiple babies is an honor that only the heroines in online novels and short dramas can have.

She was just a small person who hadn't even dressed up properly during her time travel, yet she actually won the jackpot.

She married the man she loved. Although there were some ups and downs after the marriage, the relationship between the couple was very harmonious.

There are occasional incidents of jealousy, but this makes the relationship between the couple even deeper.

Two years after marriage, she successfully became pregnant, but the imperial physician diagnosed her with twins!

For a moment, Wang Mian had an illusion: "Could it be that I am the heroine?!"

But, Wang Mian quickly dismissed the idea: "How can I be the heroine? Ah Jiu is the heroine!"

"Born in a noble family, with a rough life, he was raised by his childhood sweetheart. Even though there was no forced love, there was an extreme tug-of-war and a balance of power..."

Such a rich and wonderful life is worthy of the heroine's halo.

Unlike her, even with countless knowledge of the hot and cold of later generations, she couldn't change the world, but only made her life a little better!

"Well, I'm definitely not the heroine. The heroine has multiple babies, and I'm just having twins!"

Wang Mian always thought like this, and she had a clearer understanding of herself.

She has no sense of superiority, nor does she believe that she is a Mary Sue heroine. She is just a small wave in the torrent of history.

She just needs to live her life well and, when she has the energy, do her best to benefit the country and the people.

It is enough to have a clear conscience and live up to the youth!

"I also like coming to Mount Li. The air here is fresh, and there are so many young men and women. Being with them makes the world seem more colorful!"

Wang Mian's words absolutely came from the heart.

Maybe it was because he had lived two lives, or maybe it was because he had shouldered too much, but Wang Mian felt that his heart had grown old.

Although this body is not even twenty years old, she looks like an old person who has experienced many vicissitudes of life and seen through everything.

In Lishan Academy, facing so many boys and girls, as well as talented men and women who came from all over the place, Wang Mian felt like he was back to his youth.

"Have those relatives of the Xiao family caused you trouble again?"

Wang Heng's eyes flashed, and she could hear that Wang Mian was feeling a little depressed from her words.

"Humph, these people really never learn their lesson!"

"I use your money, I get your benefits, and yet I always find fault with you!"

"What's so noble about them? Descendants of royalty? A prominent family?"

"That's all history. Why are they still clinging to the old dreams that have long been shattered?"

"Or did they think that since Xiao Wuji was away and you were pregnant, they could take advantage of the opportunity to bully you?"

"A Mian, you too, if you have any grievances, just tell me. Why do you endure it yourself? And, why do you hide in Mount Li?"

Wang Heng felt sorry for her good sister, but was also angry that she shouldn't have been so wronged, so her tone was a little stiff when she spoke.

Wang Mian has known Wang Heng for more than ten years and naturally understands her.

Wang Mian knew that Ajiu said these things not because he disliked her, but because he felt sorry for her.

She is indeed a close friend. She didn't even mention the Xiao family's troubles, but Ajiu guessed them from her few words.

It is difficult to do this without sufficient understanding and sincerity.

"Ajiu, don't worry, I'm fine!"

"My dear husband, while he is away at war, I shall guard the gate for him!"

"The relatives of the Marquis' Mansion are indeed not very obedient, but I am not a pushover who only knows how to escape!"

"I came to Mount Li this time, firstly to attend classes, and secondly to teach those people a lesson!"

Wang Mian is not a punching bag, nor is he a sucker who has to look at other people's faces when spending money.

Some of the Xiao family's top-notch relatives tried to stir up trouble when Xiao Wuji was not in the capital, so Wang Mian simply "cut off the source of the trouble."

"When I left the mansion, I locked the storeroom and took away all the money from the accounting office!"

"Except for the fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs that are delivered daily from the farm, the Marquis's Mansion can't spend a single cent on anything else!"

Wang Mian’s method was simple and crude, which was to directly cut off the money of the entire marquis’ mansion.

She only guaranteed food for everyone in the mansion, but all other needs such as travel, socializing, and even the monthly allowances for the masters and servants were cut off.

I have enough to eat, but I have no money to spend.

In Chang'an, where even burning firewood costs money, this would definitely make it difficult for the entire Marquis's residence to move forward.

They can't go out at all, and if they go out they have to spend money.

They can only stay at home, at least there is food to eat!

Of course, they can also spend their savings or pawn items.

Wang Mian expressed “support”.

As long as Wang Mian doesn't have to pay any money, she doesn't care what these people do.

After listening to Wang Mian's story, Wang Heng silently gave him a thumbs up.

Awesome, my eldest daughter-in-law!

That's how it should be. Wang Mian destroyed his own reputation for Xiao Wuji.

If the Xiao family still takes the opportunity to bully her, they deserve it no matter how they are dealt with!

"Ajiu, let's not talk about the Xiao family's mess anymore. I'm not in a bad mood."

After Wang Mian finished exposing his family scandal, he changed the subject and brought up Wang Heng: "What about you? Are you coming to Mount Li to give a lecture?"

"Ok!"

"Have you decided what subject to teach?"

"...Still thinking! Amian, what do you think of me teaching calligraphy?"

"Of course! Your left-right fighting skills are absolutely amazing!"

The two sisters gathered together, chattering excitedly.

Lou Yu sitting aside seemed a bit redundant.

Playing with the teacup in his hand, Lou Yu listened to the two people chatting while paying attention to his surroundings.

Then, as if he heard something, he suddenly said, "The Fourth Prince's wife is here too?!"

Although the sentence is a question, it is firm.

Wang Mian was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then nodded. "Just yesterday, Wei Prajna came to the academy. She comes to the academy every ten days and teaches for two days. She has classes scheduled today and tomorrow."