When golden wind and jade dew meet, they surpass countless encounters in the human world.
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Early the next morning, Zhou Fan tenderly stroked the cheek of the beauty in his arms. Jiang Qingzhi’s passion and madness from last night were still fresh in his memory.
For Zhou Fan’s diamond-like waist to feel a bit tired, it showed how hard Jiang Qingzhi had worked last night.
After kissing Jiang Qingzhi’s smooth forehead, Zhou Fan, seeing that Jiang Qingzhi was still sound asleep, tiptoed out of bed.
After getting dressed, Zhou Fan suddenly remembered that Jiang Qingzhi’s voice was hoarse last night. He walked out of the bridal chamber, intending to make Jiang Qingzhi a bowl of white fungus and lily porridge to clear her throat and moisten it.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped out, Zhou Fan saw Xiaocui standing at the door.
Xiaocui was Jiang Linfeng’s personal maid. She was the maid who was taking care of the bedridden Jiang Linfeng and whom Zhou Fan had knocked unconscious earlier.
"Young Master, the Master wants you to come over. He says he has important matters to discuss with you."
"I’m busy. I need to go cook porridge for my wife to drink." Zhou Fan stated that the world was big, but his wife was bigger.
Xiaocui had never heard such a bizarre reason, but upon seeing Zhou Fan actually walking towards the kitchen, Xiaocui quickly said,
"Young Master, making porridge is something this servant can do. You don't need to stoop to doing it yourself."
"You." Zhou Fan looked Xiaocui up and down and said, "You can't do it."
"Young Master, this servant can! I was in charge of the Master’s meals before. Young Master, what kind of porridge do you want? This servant will go make it right away."
Recalling the various toxins in Jiang Linfeng’s body, Zhou Fan twitched his lips.
If he hadn't investigated Xiaocui a few days ago and confirmed she was truly unaware of Jiang Linfeng being poisoned, Zhou Fan would have planned to kill Xiaocui along with Jiang Linfeng's several foolish sons.
"I said, you really can't. The porridge I make for Qingzhi contains my deep love for Qingzhi. Does the porridge you make have that?"
Seeing the foolish Xiaocui look troubled, Zhou Fan waved his hand and said, "How about this, you ask my cheap father-in-law to come over. Just tell him I have some good news to tell him."
"But, Young Master, the Master’s health..."
"I know his health better than anyone. He should be able to walk today."
"Alright, this servant will go call the Master over now."
Watching Zhou Fan turn and walk towards the kitchen, Xiaocui felt a deep sense of confusion and a hint of envy.
Isn't it natural for women to take care of men? How could there be a Young Master who is willing to actively take care of women?
Young Miss must be very happy living with such a caring husband.
And, the Young Master is so handsome.
If only the Young Master could fancy...
Oh my, Xiaocui covered her flushed face, feeling that she must be acting foolish again.
How could a divine person like the Young Master fancy a lowly maid like me?
Xiaocui couldn't stop her mind from racing with wild thoughts as she walked towards the inner quarters where Kang Wang resided.
...
About two quarters of an hour later, Zhou Fan returned quickly, carrying two bowls of hot porridge.
Entering the bridal chamber and seeing Jiang Qingzhi still sound asleep, Zhou Fan covered the two bowls of hot porridge. Then he walked out and approached Jiang Linfeng, who had just arrived not far away.
"Linfeng Xiong, what do you need me for?"
Jiang Linfeng looked at the spirited Zhou Fan and said with a chuckle, "My Brother, what did you just call me?"
Zhou Fan: "...Father-in-law, may I ask why you have come to see your humble son-in-law?"
Hearing Zhou Fan’s “Father-in-law,” Jiang Linfeng’s old face immediately broke into a wide smile.
He pointed to the pavilion, indicating they should talk there, and said with a smile,
"My Brother, after you and Qingzhi got married, I am the only elder in the family, but why haven't I seen you and Qingzhi come to offer me morning tea?"
"Ah, it's actually a bit embarrassing to say." Zhou Fan smiled shyly, "Qingzhi and I were busy until too late last night, so Qingzhi isn't up yet."
"Father-in-law, you shouldn't blame me, right?"
Jiang Linfeng looked at Zhou Fan's shy smile, and thinking that his good Brother had taken the cabbage he had raised for so many years, he suddenly felt a bit choked up.
Tsk, why do I still feel like I've lost out, even though my Brother is now calling me father?
Jiang Linfeng took a deep breath before continuing, "Since Qingzhi isn't here, you don't need to call me father-in-law. Let's still address each other as equals."
"Alright." Zhou Fan had no objection.
"Brother, I plan to return the position of Kang Wang to the imperial family. What do you think?"
Zhou Fan hadn't expected Jiang Linfeng to have such courage. He asked seriously, "Linfeng Xiong, are you truly willing to part with it?"
"I saw how much you sacrificed for that position. Are you truly willing to hand it over now?"
Jiang Linfeng seemed to recall that period of time, but after a long silence, he still exhaled a turbid breath and said,
"Even if I'm unwilling, there's nothing I can do. Brother, you've seen the capabilities of the descendants of my lineage."
"If the Kang Wang Residence is handed over to them, I'm afraid that within ten years, the Kang Wang Residence will be devoured by those people in the capital, leaving nothing but crumbs."
"Eldest Brother and Third Brother are arrogant and incompetent. Keeping them will surely bring disaster to my Kang Wang Residence in the future. Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother are mediocre and simply cannot hold this position firmly."
"Alas, it's a pity that the royal title can only be passed to males, not females. Otherwise, I would pass this position to Qingzhi. With your help, Qingzhi should be able to hold this position firmly."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Fan pondered for a moment and said, "Linfeng Xiong, I actually have a solution."
"Brother, just speak directly."
"How about you pass the Kang Wang position to my son, who would also be your grandson?"
"? When did you and Qingzhi have a son?"
Zhou Fan smiled and said, "Just last night."
"You rascal, is this the good news you wanted to tell me? Is the news reliable?"
Zhou Fan nodded and said, "I've checked with my True Qi. After my persistent efforts over these many days, a small life is indeed gestating in Qingzhi's belly."
Zhou Fan could even see “Descendants: (1)” on the System panel.
According to the System, this meant that one of Zhou Fan’s descendants was currently gestating.
Once this descendant successfully came into the world, Zhou Fan would receive the generous reward for having his first descendant.
Jiang Linfeng, hearing Zhou Fan's affirmative reply, brightened and said, "Do you know if this child is a boy or a girl?"
Zhou Fan shook his head and said, "I can't detect that, but Qingzhi and I should have several children, so there will definitely be boys in the future."
"You rascal..." Jiang Linfeng didn't know what to feel for a moment.
He calmed down and thought for a moment, then said, "There's absolutely no problem with passing the royal title to Qingzhi's child, but what about before this child grows up? I won't live that long."
"I have my own brilliant plan." Zhou Fan's thoughts stirred, and he spoke to the Desire Demon, who had been hiding nearby through Demonic Qi.
"Mengli, come here. I have a task for you now."