After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

When Tang Qi returned to Yingtian Prefecture, he was still immersed in the adventure and challenge he had just experienced. However, when he saw that figure, his heart was instantly overwhelmed by a strong emotion. It was someone he had always missed, someone he cared about day and night. Now, this person stood there quietly, waiting for his return.

"Dad!" Tang Qi couldn't help but shout out, his voice filled with excitement and joy. He swung the whip in his hand, and the horse under his crotch seemed to sense his master's eagerness and galloped out like an arrow. In the blink of an eye, they were in front of the man. Tang Qi quickly dismounted and hugged the man in front of him tightly, tears streaming down his face. "I missed you so much!"

Tang Jilian smiled and patted Tang Qi's shoulder gently, his eyes full of satisfaction and pride: "Well done! You are worthy of being my son!" However, at this moment, Tang Jilian did not know that Tang Qi had just experienced a thrilling battle to lead troops to suppress bandits. In his opinion, Tang Qi's ability to come to Yingtian Prefecture to participate in the exchange activities has fully demonstrated his outstanding talents.

Tang Qi solemnly recounted to his father his recent experiences leading soldiers to suppress bandits, detailing the fierce battles and the difficulties and obstacles they encountered. Tang Jilian sat quietly by his side, sometimes nodding in approval, sometimes frowning in deep thought.

As Tang Qi recounted his story, Tang Jilian's expression grew increasingly serious, as he began to realize that this bandit suppression operation wasn't as simple as he'd imagined. As Tang Qi described how he led his soldiers bravely into battle, trapped in a tight siege, Tang Jilian clenched his fists nervously, secretly worried about his son. But when Tang Qi described how their clever tactics had successfully broken through the enemy lines and ultimately achieved victory, Tang Jilian couldn't help but smile in admiration.

After listening to Tang Qi's story, Tang Jilian stood up, walked to the window, and stared silently into the distance. After a while, he turned around, looked at Tang Qi, and said, "Qi'er, although this bandit suppression operation was difficult and dangerous, I am very pleased that you led the soldiers to fight bravely and fearlessly. However, we must not let our guard down and must remain vigilant at all times to prevent similar situations from happening again."

Tang Qi nodded, indicating that he understood his father's meaning. He knew that this bandit suppression operation was just the beginning, and there would be more challenges waiting for him in the future.

Tang Jilian returned to his seat, patted Tang Qi's hand and encouraged him, "Qi'er, you did a great job. No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, remember that you have the entire family supporting you. As long as we unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome." Tang Qi nodded gratefully, his heart full of respect and gratitude for his father.

After a long time, Tang Ji Lian slowly said: "Qi'er, I have an idea. I wonder if you would like to listen to it? I think you can go to Yangzhou to serve as the head of a county and gain some good experience." These words sounded like a thunder in Tang Qi's ears. He widened his eyes and looked at his father in astonishment, almost unable to believe what he had just heard.

Tang Qi was just an ordinary student at the Imperial College, not even having achieved any academic honors. He had come to Yingtian Prefecture to participate in academic exchange activities and improve his knowledge and accomplishments. Unexpectedly, his father suddenly suggested that he go to Yangzhou to become a county magistrate. This was completely beyond his expectations.

Moreover, with Tang Qi's years of understanding of his father's way of dealing with people, such an arrangement was clearly inconsistent with his father's usual ways of doing things. Thinking of this, Tang Qi became increasingly confused, his face revealing a look of bewilderment and doubt.

Seeing his son's expression, Tang Jilian knew that keeping him in suspense was no solution, so he decided not to beat around the bush and instead explained directly, "Ever since our Shushu and the Crown Prince's engagement was agreed upon, the Duke has been trying to have her minimize her outings and confine herself to her boudoir, concentrating on embroidering her dowry. As their elder brother, you should shoulder more responsibilities and venture out to gain experience and connections. Besides, while Yangzhou may not be as prosperous as the capital, it's a land of plenty and plenty, and a good place for you to showcase your talents."

"What? Shushu is only nine years old!" Tang Qi's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief. "How could Grandpa lock her up like this?"

However, Tang Qi said with difficulty: "But, I don't have any achievements or honors now. Even if I get an official title through backdoors, I'm afraid I'm not qualified to be a small county magistrate!" His words were full of helplessness and worry.

At this time, Tang Jilian responded with a serious face: "Only by becoming the head of this county can you have enough ability to protect Shushu." This reason sounded so unquestionable that it was difficult to refute.

Hearing this, Tang Qi instantly became furious and shouted loudly: "Could it be that after I came to Yingtian Prefecture, Shushu was bullied again?" His angry expression seemed to burn everything to ashes.

Tang Jilian slowly shook his head and said softly, "She didn't mention this in the letter, but her tone sounded quite downcast, so I suspect she hasn't been having a very happy time lately." He then pulled out a few letters written by Tang Wenshu a few days ago. He added that one of them mentioned that he didn't know his brother's exact address, so he had to ask his father to pass them on to him. There were only two letters in total, and every line and every paragraph revealed Tang Wenshu's annoyance and unhappiness.

Seeing these letters, Tang Qi was filled with guilt and blamed himself bitterly, "Sister, this is all my fault. I really shouldn't have left the Imperial City so rashly..."

Tang Jilian looked at Tang Qi and couldn't help but sigh, "Shushu, it's time for you to grow up and mature. If you don't become strong soon, you will face even more tragic and cruel struggles in the palace in the future!"

"Father, I'll follow your instructions, but who should return to the Imperial City to fetch her?" Tang Jilian, as the prefect of Yangzhou, shouldered a heavy responsibility and naturally couldn't leave his post without permission. He, on the other hand, was an exchange student sent by the Imperial College to Yingtian Prefecture. It was against the rules to serve as a county magistrate in a county in Yangzhou. Now that he had just arrived in Yingtian Prefecture, he felt it was inappropriate to immediately return to the Imperial City.

"Since you've left, we'll have to find someone to replace you," Tang Jilian said slowly. "The Imperial College will send someone else to take your place. I'll also write back and ask Tang Zichan to bring Tang Wenshu along as an accompanying exchange student."

"Is this really possible?" Tang Qi asked doubtfully. He thought back to how he and Liao Xinyin had traveled light, relying on just two horses to reach Yingtian Prefecture. But why did other people need to bring their entourage with them now?

"Don't you know that exchange students are originally accompanied by two accompanying personnel? They are also here to learn from experience." Tang Jilian explained patiently. After all, he himself was once a student of the Imperial College and had participated in similar exchange meetings. Naturally, he was very clear about the various rules involved.

"Cousin, are you willing to come? You know, we've always had a bad relationship with the Second Branch!" Tang Qi asked suspiciously. Recalling how the children from the First and Second Branches had bullied Tang Wenshu in the academy, was it wise to ask him to come and protect Tang Wenshu? Tang Qi was truly unsure.

Tang Jilian explained slowly, "My son, although we can fight openly and secretly internally so that the children of the clan can grow up in the competition and learn to adapt to the environment, but once it comes to external affairs, our entire Duke's Mansion must be united. Only in this way can we last forever and stand firm." These words were not only to clear up his son's doubts, but also contained the profound meaning of teaching him how to behave in the world.

That's right. Back when the Duke's Mansion was vying for admission to the Imperial College, so many eligible students gathered. Despite the fierce competition, no one resorted to underhanded tactics. In contrast, within the academy within this mansion, all sorts of sinister and cunning schemes and intrigues emerged endlessly.

"Never mind, never mind. Let's just let Shushu out and about more. He'll grow up naturally the more he sees." Tang Jilian sighed softly. With such casualness, father and son had easily determined Tang Wenshu's fate for the next few years, without even considering his own wishes.