I rely on the system to support my eighteen brothers and sisters

Shi Yiqian, who had been silent all this time, couldn't help but chuckle when he heard Qiao Linxi's words.

As a man, he could understand the look in Xu Yanzhou's eyes when he looked at Qiao Linxi.

Ever since Qiao Linxi asked Xu Yanzhou to ask his father if he knew Qiao Wan'er's mother, Xu Yanzhou looked at Qiao Linxi with eagerness in his eyes.

Forget about childhood sweethearts. If someone better than you appears around you, whether in terms of family background or appearance, then anyone will immediately become your date. This is the root of human evil.

Xu Yanzhou must be thinking about changing his marriage partner to Qiao Linxi. After all, the marriage between the two families has been arranged, and it would be a joke if he canceled the engagement without a special reason.

If the bride was replaced by Qiao Linxi, then this marriage would be justifiable. After all, Qiao Linxi was the real eldest daughter of the Qiao family.

Xu Yanzhou was also choked by Qiao Linxi's words. He was wondering what Qiao Linxi would do if it was confirmed that he and Qiao Wan'er were siblings.

"Yes and no, you have to go back and ask your father."

Qiao Linxi had said all that and did not say any more. If you say too much, you will be disliked.

"Qiao Linxi, what are you thinking? You just can't stand seeing me?"

Qiao Wan'er was still making a lot of noise, but Qiao Linxi ignored her and ate breakfast by herself.

After breakfast, Shi Yiqian returned the jade pendant and left. Qiao Linxi also left, leaving Qiao Wan'er and Old Lady Qiao to confront each other.

What made Qiao Wan'er even angrier was that Xu Yanzhou also found an excuse to leave.

He didn't chase Qiao Linxi, but went back to find the answer.

For some reason, he felt a little excited. He even hoped that what Qiao Linxi said was true.

Even though he and Qiao Wan'er had already...

But what does it matter? He didn't know about it beforehand, and it was Qiao Wan'er who took the initiative. He is a normal man, so why is it strange that he makes mistakes?

In the Mansion of Marquis Jian'an, Xu Yanzhou paced back and forth outside Marquis Xu's study, waiting for Marquis Xu to return from court.

After waiting for a while, Lord Xu did not show up, but Xu Ruifeng, the eldest son of the Xu family, showed up.

Xu Ruifeng was born to the first wife, but he was not the eldest son. Xu Ruifeng had two older sisters, both older than Xu Yanzhou. Xu Ruifeng was much younger than Xu Yanzhou, five years younger, and just turned sixteen this year.

The Xu family's ancestor was a founding hero, so the title of marquis can be inherited. The Xu family is a century-old family, and generations have been engaged in literature, but in Xu Ruifeng's generation, an outlier like him appeared.

Xu Ruifeng didn't like to write about the world's prosperity, but was extremely obsessed with weapons. So when he was ten years old, he secretly skipped classes and went to the military camp to become a soldier.

Lord Xu and his wife were so anxious that they tried every possible means, but Xu Ruifeng was too stubborn and refused to come back.

It is said that a good man should have ambitions and be willing to sacrifice his life on the battlefield.

Lord Xu was so angry that he threatened to make Xu Yanzhou the crown prince and leave the family business to Xu Yanzhou, leaving Xu Ruifeng without a penny.

Despite this, Xu Ruifeng still did not give up the path of joining the army. He said that he was not interested in the family property of the Marquisate, and he would work hard with his own hands and make the most of what he earned.

If the Marquis's wife hadn't cried, made a fuss, and then attempted suicide, the position of Crown Prince would have fallen into Xu Yanzhou's hands long ago.

Now that the two brothers meet, Xu Yanzhou has some complaints about Xu Ruifeng. If it weren't for his mother trying her best to stop him, he would have been the prince long ago.

But Xu Ruifeng was fine. He knew very well that although the hereditary position of crown prince seemed glorious, it did not come with any real power.

Now, from my father's tone, I can tell that the emperor is beginning to be dissatisfied with the Xu family. The Xu family always uses the Xu family as a founding hero to place people in various departments in the court.

How could the emperor of Dai Viet be happy?

However, most of the Xu family members are literary people and have some real talent and knowledge. The position they seek is not an important one, so they have been enduring it.

But he was the emperor, the ruler of a country. How could he allow an outsider to threaten him with favors again and again? This made him feel that his dignity was challenged.

What about the merits of founding the country? Those are all the work of our ancestors. We can't let the Xu family enjoy the blessings of their ancestors forever.

Xu Ruifeng was keenly aware of this and was determined to join the military camp.

He thought very simply. Although his uncles and aunts were all officials in the court, once the emperor took action against the Xu family, those official positions would not be able to protect the Xu family from harm.

But it was different if he joined the army. If he had military power, he would not be at the mercy of others. Even if he could not protect the Xu family, he could protect himself.

"Brother..."

Xu Ruifeng has a dark skin. Although he is five years younger than Xu Yanzhou, he has more of the fortitude that a man should have.

"Ruifeng, are you here waiting for your father as well?"

Xu Ruifeng was often away from the military camp. Xu Yanzhou was a little surprised to see him. But then he thought that tomorrow was Mid-Autumn Festival, and he might have come back today to reunite with his family.

"Yeah." Xu Ruifeng nodded, then stood straight in the corridor.

Because tomorrow is Mid-Autumn Festival, the emperor did not say much in the court today. After briefly discussing important matters, he left the court.

When Lord Xu returned home, he was surprised to see his two sons waiting for him.

He could understand Xu Yanzhou waiting for him, after all, his son had always been at home, but he couldn't understand Xu Ruifeng waiting for him.

Why did this rascal come back? Didn't he want to sever ties with the Xu family?

"Father……"

The two of them bowed to Lord Xu at the same time and then entered the study.

Lord Xu was extremely surprised when he learned the purpose of Xu Ruifeng's visit. How could this guy, who was in the military camp, know what was happening in the capital and even asked someone to prepare a generous gift to the Qiao family?

"Father knows. Go and tell your mother and ask her to prepare a gift for you."

Xu Ruifeng nodded and left. He didn't care at all what Xu Yanzhou wanted to do with his father.

After seeing Xu Ruifeng leave, Xu Yanzhou considered his words in his mind before asking Lord Xu.

"Father, did you and my aunt know each other before she married into the Huang family?"

When Lord Xu heard this, he was stunned for a moment. He was about to scold Xu Yanzhou for being stupid. How could he not know his aunt?

Then he thought that his son was not the kind of unreasonable person and would definitely not ask such a stupid question.

Then his face darkened and he said, "What did you hear?"

Looking at his father's expression, Xu Yanzhou's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that what Qiao Linxi said was true?

"Some people say that my son looks similar to Wan'er."

Lord Xu's heart also skipped a beat. Could it be that the incident that happened back then had been leaked?

Then Lord Xu thought that this would never be leaked, and the people who participated in that incident would never shoot themselves in the foot.

And Yang Yueqin would never reveal her unbearable side. Oh, by the way, Yang Yueqin is Qiao Waner's mother.

"You are cousins, so it's normal for you to look similar."

Xu Yanzhou stared at Lord Xu and asked, "Are they really just cousins?"