Chapter 1158

Chen Wuji was quite puzzled, not knowing when it started, but his subordinates had somehow taken a liking to playing with fire.

They ignored the iron rule that playing with fire leads to bedwetting, each of them getting more and more carried away.

It seemed that in every battle, when they considered tactics, the first thing that came to mind was—fire.

And so, Fu Jiuyou stumbled on this very word.

Chen Luozi led Chen Wu Yin and Deng Zhao, commanding three armies, and on the eleventh day after arriving in Bai Sha Jun, they burned Fu Jiuyou's old stronghold, sending the head of this sect leader who had caused the Dayu Court immense trouble to Hezhou.

And just two days prior, Chen Wuji had just received a gift sent by Fu Jiuyou.

This person seemed to have truly realized their mistake; the gift was chosen with great care, consisting entirely of fair-skinned, beautiful women with long legs.

It is no easy feat to select so many beauties of that caliber.

Fu Jiuyou had certainly put in effort and sincerity.

"This matter— I just received someone's gift, and then Jiu Shu turned around and sent back their head, leaving me feeling as if I owed someone a favor."

Beneath the thatched hut, Chen Wuji gazed at the spring breeze and murmured somewhat troubled.

Beside him, Qin Zhanhong rolled her eyes widely, "Husband, I think you've been too idle lately."

"Idle? Don't falsely accuse me—I tend the lamp and fight through the night; where is there any leisure?" Chen Wuji immediately retorted, "Such talk is improper; if it reaches Mr. Xu's ears, I fear I won't even have this moment of peace."

Qin Zhanhong puffed out a laugh, "Alright, alright, husband says what husband says. Since you feel uneasy in your heart, why not burn some paper money for Fu Jiuyou? Consider it us selling out."

"He doesn't deserve it!" Chen Wuji let out a soft hum.

Qin Zhanhong was instantly speechless.

Since he doesn't deserve it, what are you muttering about?

Or rather, you're just idle.

Hmm?

She suddenly turned her head to look at Chen Wuji, a pair of soft, boneless small hands lightly sliding onto his thigh, "Husband, are you taken with those beauties? I heard the Princess complain yesterday, saying she's been alone in her chambers for over ten days, seeing not a trace of warmth from someone."

"It seems even the Princess's beauty cannot escape the new replacing the old. Husband, isn't what you haven't tried always the best?"

Chen Wuji immediately denied, "Again slandering me? I only have two kidneys—I can't handle too much of the purple and red."

A flash of cunning passed through Qin Zhanhong's eyes, "Then how do you plan to settle them, husband? Those girls are truly heavenly national beauties; even I, a woman, have looked and felt genuine fondness."

"Let them stay in the manor."

"Husband, you just didn't say that."

"Who said staying in the manor means they must be concubines? Can't they be maids? You Wei and San Niang's menstrual cycles are delayed—they should have hope, and someone needs to attend to their daily needs." Chen Wuji spoke of this, unable to suppress a curl at the corner of his mouth.

Zhi Xu Daozhang is still too authoritative.

Chen Wuji also truly hadn't expected his offspring issue would end up tied to a martial method.

He still hasn't fully figured out what exactly is involved here; when he has leisure later, he'll need to study it thoroughly.

Qin Zhanhong's mouth twisted, she rubbed her flat lower abdomen, "San Niang and You Wei, if nothing unexpected, should be pregnant—I took their pulse yesterday; though I don't understand much, I feel they are."

Chen Wuji noticed her movement and smiled, "Don't rush—since San Niang and You Wei are pregnant, you too are only a matter of time. Although the matter of early or late is indeed a big problem in some aspects, I don't wish our family to encounter such a situation."

At his position, the eldest son is no longer merely a matter of birth order.

It involves many aspects.

"I am not that kind of person," Qin Zhanhong shook her head, "Although we laugh and joke every day together, San Niang's position won't be taken by anyone; we've discussed this privately, and it's everyone's consensus."

Chen Wuji exhaled lightly, "This is best; I hope no changes arise afterward."

Chen Wuji considered himself fortunate—his several wives and concubines are all very reasonable and understanding.

As a regional power holding such great authority, his inner household has only a few maids attending; many affairs are personally handled by San Niang and the others—this is extremely rare.

San Niang and the others don't want too many attendants, and Chen Wuji went along with it, making no arrangements.

Fewer attendants mean fewer matters, and the relationship among San Niang and the others can grow even closer.

Of course, these are merely minor details.

The truly crucial point remains the tradition of the Big Blanket Co-sleep he once impulsively left behind.

A single bed drawing near—its distance cannot be measured in words.

"Husband, you're so busy every day—don't trouble yourself over our little affairs." Qin Zhanhong leaned against Chen Wuji's leg, speaking softly, "We few seem to have no one unaware of the truth; everyone understands in their hearts."

"When we have descendants, these matters may change somewhat, but they certainly won't change too much."

Regarding Qin Zhanhong's statement, Chen Wuji here still raised a question mark.

Future affairs—who can say clearly?

Every mother instinctively hopes her son will be better.

"Speaking of which, husband, how do you plan to settle Yu Shi Mei?" Qin Zhanhong suddenly asked.

"Her?"

Chen Wuji considered for a moment, then said, "For now, just leave it as is—no settlement yet."

Yu Yan Chu has always been worried about this sister, pleading repeatedly.

Moreover, Yu Shi Mei's recent performance has indeed been not bad; she contributed greatly to the Tai Yuan Sect affair, which is why she finally gained her freedom.

As for settlement, Chen Wuji still needs to take a look.

"Have people pay a bit more attention to this woman—no need to be overly deliberate, just keep an eye on her." Chen Wuji instructed, "If she truly settles her heart and prepares to live anew in another way, then we'll see later."

"……Good."

Qin Zhanhong murmured in agreement like a sleep-talker, her head pressing deeper.

Chen Wuji lowered his head, "What are you doing?"

"I'm not doing anything!"

"Not, doing, anything?"

"Hehe!" Qin Zhanhong giggled softly, "I also want to get pregnant early… husband, you're free right now—why not train me a bit? I've been thinking about it…"

The term "training" first came out of Chen Wuji's mouth.

But now he seems to have lost this initiative.

Qin Zhanhong and Xiao Yuji took the lead, Shen Youwei and Lu Wanwan waved flags and shouted, and on the two words "training," they have already played it to the point of excelling the blue.

Every time before he could say or do anything, the timing had already been pushed to the extreme.

Chen Wuji smiled indulgently, "Come on, come on."

"Hehe."