Chapter 1307: Bustling Longshe Shan

"Ah," father-in-law Shang Yingnian sighed, lamenting his low status, yet he could not refute it.

He could only obediently step out, sit in the courtyard, want to vent but dare not, and this demeanor made Chen Chuyang and Shang Yue laugh heartily.

"Father-in-law, those who know the times are heroes."

"Indeed, father, we must gauge the situation and not sigh over a fleeting quarrel of pride," Shang Yue comforted, "This is your love for mother, not fear of her."

"That's right, as a father I love your mother; otherwise, thinking that the head of the family could be afraid of her would be absurd," Shang Yingnian encouraged himself, also stressing his status, not being henpecked.

Chen Chuyang and Shang Yue each said a line, which greatly improved Shang Yingnian's mood; Chen Chuyang had no choice—being his own father-in-law, he could see the joke but couldn't say it to his face, nor could he refuse to give his father-in-law face.

Shang Yue previously didn't understand, but now that he's married, he realizes that sometimes a man must be both yielding and assertive; not everyone can be as overbearing as Chen Chuyang, nor can everyone be as formidable as a brother-in-law.

In terms of status, Chen Chuyang is the highest among all the men he knows, without equal; next is Chen Chusheng; after that, well, the others are all about the same, all low status.

Even he himself is the same, not high at all.

So he began to understand his father, sympathize with him, and eventually became a father himself.

Naturally, he felt it deeply.

"Father-in-law, we don't mingle with those women; as for you, enjoy yourself—Longshe Shan has plenty of good things. Whatever catches your eye, take it freely; no need to be courteous to the younger son-in-law." Chen Chuyang, to lift his father-in-law's gloom, let loose a big rant.

"Good son-in-law."

"Father-in-law."

"Good son-in-law."

"Father-in-law."

The two, speaking tenderly, kept calling each other father-in-law and good son-in-law, making one's scalp tingle.

In the end, the father-in-law listed his demands—some elixirs, spirit tea, or spirit wine, all wanted. The lion made a huge request; Chen Chuyang had no choice but to give him everything, and once he said it, it couldn't be altered.

Shang Yue also took a share; the two were there just to hang out, and Chen Chuyang turned to ask, "Shang Yue, how have you been lately? Since the marriage, you seem...?"

His complexion was off, not like a married man; generally at this stage, a man should be full of vigor or lost in a gentle world.

"Ah," Shang Yue waved his hand, "Enough, the more we talk the more tears flow. My wife is wonderful in every way, and she has tactics too. I just got married, and she's already started learning from my mother, getting close to her, and has picked up many of my mother's tactics."

"At first I didn't notice; by the time I realized, it was already too late."

"My daughter-in-law is very smart, good at management, especially quick to learn; she picks things up instantly. My mother likes her a lot and has taught her many tactics."

The rest need not be said.

It's basically a copy of my mother—no, an upgraded version of Jiang Luolan.

Shang Yue's life is no better than his father's.

"Ah."

He sighed again; Chen Chuyang for a moment didn't know how to comfort him, truly...

"Didn't you pick your sister-in-law?" Chen Chuyang asked, puzzled.

Shang Yue sighed deeply, "Precisely because of that, I... helplessly, at first I thought she was naive and kind, attracted by her pure innocence; who knew this woman hides so deeply, those outward traits are just a façade."

"You don't know how miserable I am; mother and Ling'er teamed up, my life is a sea of fire and water."

His aura is called Wang Ling'er; though named Ling'er, she is not naive or cute at all.

Chen Chuyang patted his shoulder in comfort, saying he's not afraid of a strong woman like Shang Hongchen, but such women are terrifying.

Looking at it that way, Hongxue is somewhat similar, but Hongxue wouldn't act like that.

"Shang Yue, you could actually conquer her in every way," Chen Chuyang offered his opinion.

Shang Yue fell silent.

Fine, silence speaks louder; Chen Chuyang understood.

"Brother-in-law, I have some elixirs here that can help you conquer her; do you need them?" As a brother-in-law, that's all he can do.

Shang Yue lifted his head, eyes blazing with heat, and snapped his head, "Brother-in-law, give it to me, I want it, I want it all."

Chen Chuyang immediately handed him a bottle of elixirs, instructing, "You may take only one at a time, at most one per month; the effect is strong, don't overuse. As for the result, you must experience it yourself."

"Thank you, brother-in-law; whenever you give orders, I will definitely obey," Shang Yue tucked away the elixir, ensuring mother and others wouldn't know.

At that moment, Shang Hongxue walked over, saw the whole scene, said nothing, and instead bowed to her father.

Shang Yingnian immediately took the qingning, his face beaming with auntie-like smile, his eyes seeing only the child, nothing else.

Chen Chuyang and Shang Yue exchanged a glance, smiled faintly; Shang Hongxue sat down, her eyes scanning younger brother Shang Yue, who dared not meet her gaze, perhaps out of guilt or face.

"Husband, hasn't mother come out yet?" Shang Hongxue asked.

"No, probably staying inside," Chen Chuyang said, glancing down the mountain; the parents had gone up, and this time Uncle Three, Chen Shen, also came up with many good things.

Seeing them arrive, Chen Chuyang and Hongxue went to greet them; after a few pleasantries with the parents, they immediately went to visit Hongchen.

Uncle Three stayed behind, watching Hongxue lead them to Hongchen's room; he leaned over, grinned, "Kid, you're impressive, a son and a daughter, wow."

Envy—Uncle Three was very envious, envying his nephew's life; both sisters had children, a month apart.

All these years, Longshe Shan remains as calm as ever; the situation he feared never occurred.

His own nephew hasn't had any mishaps; this alone makes Chen Shen admire him—being able to simultaneously act as Protector over so many women, having them all serve him, that's a man's dream.

"Uncle Three, if you want children, you can have them with Aunt Yu'er."

"Ahem." Uncle Chen Shen waved his hand, "No rush; I'm not you kid; I already have three children, each a handful, and I have no desire to have another."

"With you kid around, the Chen Clan's succession issue doesn't need Uncle Three's worry."

Chen Chuyang alone can support the entire Chen Clan.

His bloodline and his descendants' talents are both strong.

This time a son and a daughter, the talent will certainly not be lacking.

"Uncle Three, you can't say that; you're not old yet, you can still have more," Chen Chuyang teased, urging Uncle Three to keep up, not fall too far behind.

"Forget it, I have no such thought for now," Uncle Three waved his hand, not wanting to continue the topic.