Fu Guiyun had already been indifferent to the matter of birthdays. In the past, when she was at the Fu family, every year was simple and she never felt that there was anything worth looking forward to.

But he could not resist the persuasion of his mother-in-law, so she personally ordered Matron Jiang and Matron Kong to prepare the birthday banquet, and Fu Guiyun had no choice but to comply.

In the evening, Lu Chen and Ye Zhilan led the relatives of the Ye and Lu families to the dining hall, and the first to present her with birthday gifts were her uncle and aunt.

Because the cold winter would come after her birthday, the couple, like in previous years, carefully prepared all the necessary items for her, from winter cloaks and overcoats to hand warmers, long boots, nightgowns, foot clothes, as well as hand balm and lip ointment.

Looking at Zeng Ye, whose temples were already dyed with white hair, and Qi, who always had a gentle and kind face, Fu Guiyun felt a little sour at the corners of his trembling eyes.

Suddenly recalling the year when his mother passed away, when she was just a little girl who could just walk, Zeng Ye hugged her with red and swollen eyes and said, "My mother is not gone, she is just a little tired. Please ask my uncle to take good care of Yun'er for her for a while."

"Just as mother loved Yun'er in the past, uncle will love Yun'er as much as mother in the future."

After that, for more than ten years, he acted as if his mother was still alive and prepared all his daily needs.

When my aunt first had Axian, the couple had a quarrel. Later, no one knew what happened, but my aunt began to take care of all the things for her personally, especially the necessities for the winter, and she was very attentive.

Over the years, she watched the clothes that the couple brought for her every year gradually grow wider and longer from a very small size, but she never felt that they were ill-fitting, as if her mother had never left her side.

Ordering Cuiluo to put away all the things carefully, Fu Guiyun looked back at the couple with a smile. There were some things on his mind that he wanted to say but couldn't.

Since entering Liyang City, she has seldom seen her uncle. If it weren't for Ah Xian going to the palace to accompany him to study, it would have been difficult for her to even see her aunt.

I heard from Xiao Kuizi that a while ago, my father-in-law wanted to promote my uncle to the position of assistant commander of the garrison at Darong, but my uncle declined the offer on the grounds that he only wanted to stay by my father-in-law's side and be useful to him. So the prince forced Lu Linxue from the first wife to go to Darong to garrison.

She knew that the couple had begun to avoid suspicion and did not want to rely on her to enjoy a wealthy life.

It's really a weird couple. Everyone in the world likes to share happiness, but they only like to share hardships.

Sighing quietly, she looked at Zeng Ye and deliberately joked, "Uncle is old too."

In fact, she really wanted to say that her uncle had protected her for two lifetimes, and it was time for her to protect their family in this lifetime.

Zeng Ye only responded respectfully: "I eat grains and cereals, which will eventually age."

This made Lu Chen very unhappy: "You old fellow don't know how to adapt, and you are used to taking advantage of your age."

As he said that, he rolled his eyes at Fu Guiyun in annoyance: "Yun'er, please stop saying such things. I'm afraid he will have to give up his post tomorrow, even the position of lieutenant general."

"My uncle has always been a man of talent and never avoids relatives when hiring people. This is also the reason why our Lu family has been able to prosper for so many years."

Lu Linfeng stepped forward and clasped his fists solemnly, "Uncle Zeng, please don't be too worried. Please forgive me for my frank remarks. We real men should not worry about gains and losses. As long as we can make achievements for the court, why should we be afraid of the gossips of the petty people in the market? Not to mention that uncle is indeed a rare military talent."

After saying this, he smiled playfully and said, "Besides, it would be unreasonable if word got out that my sister, a girl, was asked to guard Darong for my uncle."

Hearing this, Zeng Ye's eyes moved slightly. He glanced at the prince with a gloomy face, and then glanced at Fu Guiyun who seemed to be smiling. Only then did he calm down and quickly leaned over to respond: "I will rush to Darong tomorrow to exchange for the princess."

Hearing this, Fu Guiyun and Lu Chen looked at each other and finally showed a sincere smile.

"Uncle should have done this long ago."

Fu Guiyun still joked: "If uncle had thought it through earlier, the second young lady wouldn't have to go through this trip in vain."

She knew her uncle's abilities well, and she also knew that her father-in-law would not be nepotistic, so she didn't care what others said.

If you always take other people's thoughts too seriously in your life, then you will live a very tiring life.

She always looks at the pros and cons.

The future mistress of this palace is no different from the ones in small families. She should always cultivate her own confidants. In case the prince is not up to the task, she will at least have her own people in charge of the army in the future.

Hearing this, Zeng Ye smiled awkwardly: "Yes, what the Crown Princess said is absolutely right."

"This is what a family should be like."

Since the Mid-Autumn Festival, Qi has not been seen entering the palace. Ye Zhilan had suspected that it was his bastard son who had angered Qi, but now he finally understood the reason.

He glanced at Lu Linchu and quickly ordered, "Prince, why don't you invite your uncle and aunt to take a seat?"

"Yes."

Lu Linchu didn't like people who were too pretentious. Considering that the Zeng couple were respected by the Crown Prince's Consort, he didn't dare to neglect them and led the couple to sit downstairs.

Han Nian then sat down beside him, secretly looking at Zeng Ye and his wife, while whispering to Lu Linchu with disdain.

"Brother, it was thanks to my sister-in-law that my uncle Zeng was promoted from a small county lieutenant to a lieutenant general in less than a year, and now he is the deputy commander."

"Don't talk nonsense," Lu Linchu whispered to her.

“But that’s what everyone says.”

Han Nian curled her lips and wanted to make another comment, but Lu Linchu gave her a look and she stopped talking.

Without mentioning Zeng Ye, she slowly turned her gaze to Lu Linfeng who was presenting a gift to the Crown Prince's Consort.

His handsome appearance was pleasing to the eye, not to mention that he was the eldest son of the prince's family.

"Brother, I heard that the eldest son has not yet married, is that right?"

Lu Linchu had just picked up his tea and took a sip when he suddenly heard the girl mention the eldest young master. He almost spit out the tea.

"Niannian, why are you asking this?"

I feel sorry for her and accept her as my sister. She wouldn't want to be my sister-in-law, right?

Han Nian bit his index finger lightly, with an obsessed look on his face: "Nothing, I'll talk to my sister-in-law."

Lu Linchu was just wondering when she saw Fu Guiyun leading the two children to sit over. Han Nian immediately leaned over to her ear and whispered, "Sister-in-law, do you think it would be too bold if I fell in love with the eldest master?"

"..."

Fu Guiyun was stunned for a moment, and he and Lu Linchu looked at each other silently, both of them showing a bitter look.

It's not just that she is arrogant, it's clear that she has no roots in reality.

The palace does not value family background, but that does not mean it does not need it.

Although Han Nian is the descendant of a martyr, he does not have a prominent family background after all. To put it bluntly, preferential treatment for martyrs' relatives is just a way to win people's hearts.

It seems that if the Crown Prince had not gotten married, she would have dared to covet the position of Crown Prince's Consort.

"I'll ask for you some other day."

Fu Guiyun didn't know how to answer her, so he just made an evasive answer and turned his gaze to the two little guys beside him.

Seeing Shuyan bending over and whispering to Lu Qingchen, she patted the little guy on the shoulder and asked, "Chen'er, what are you talking about with Shuyan?"

Lu Qingchen smiled and leaned close to her ear, whispering, "Shuyan said that my uncle's father and mother are the best people in the world, and are my mother's favorite. My mother loves them, and I want to love them too. When I grow up, I will honor them on my mother's behalf."

The little lips rubbed gently against her earlobe, and the childish voice melted Fu Guiyun's heart.

Thinking carefully, these were the most beautiful words she had ever heard since she started dating Lu Qingchen.

"it is good."

She looked at Shu Yan with great emotion and patted Lu Qingchen on the back gently.

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