Ye Yihai found truly exceptional people for Chun Ning.

Several individuals clearly stated that the reason they were willing to come was firstly due to Senior Brother’s (or Uncle Master’s) mention, and secondly out of admiration for Doctor Xiao’s character.

Therefore, despite the grandfather being gone for so many years, he is still remembered in Jianghu, and people still appreciate his grace.

This residual effect is, in a way, a priceless treasure.

Zhao Minghua was very pleased to learn that Chun Ning had found capable people for himself.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t know, as long as you are willing to learn.

"Chun Ning will gradually take on the burden of the Xiao family, so you don’t need to worry."

"Yes, I remember when grandfather’s incident happened, the women and children of the Xiao family had nothing..."

At one point, they thought they would decline from then on.

Unexpectedly, years later, the Xiao family returned to the Capital, more influential than ever.

So, as long as you work hard and don’t give up, there will always be a positive outcome.

"Today is Second Sister-in-law’s full month celebration, let’s head over early."

Both for Second Sister-in-law and her close friend, Chun Nuan prepared generous gifts for Qiu Yan and her nephew.

Upon arriving at the Champion Scholar Mansion, they coincidentally encountered Mrs. Qiu’s carriage.

"Chun Nuan greets Madam, I hope you are well."

"Child, why so formal?" Mrs. Qiu gently held Chun Nuan’s hand: "I haven’t even thanked you yet. Yan’er was such a handful, she truly worried me. I never expected her marriage fate to be here."

In the Capital, everyone knew that the young lady of the Qiu family was destined to live her life in her boudoir.

But no one expected her to end up marrying the Champion Scholar.

Even more unexpected, not only did she get along well with the Champion Scholar, but she also earned the affection of her mother-in-law, lived harmoniously with her sisters-in-law, and led a life like that of a fairy.

Mrs. Qiu, having visited her daughter twice, had to sigh that even being born as a woman, her daughter’s fate was exceptional.

When others marry, their mother-in-law sets the rules, yet Mother Zhou treats her like her own daughter.

Listening to the way Yan’er and her mother-in-law spoke, even Mrs. Qiu was shocked.

She worried that Mrs. Zhou would be upset, but surprisingly, Mrs. Zhou’s affection for Yan’er was no less than her own.

While others fight openly and secretly over household management, Yan’er wanted to remain hands-off, and Mrs. Zhou also didn’t want to manage it.

Chun Nuan told Qiu Yan: It’s normal, the mother-in-law wants to rest. She was the same, merely taking charge without truly managing, keeping most of the original staff, making both the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law at ease.

"Mother, Nuannuan, you’re here."

Qiu Yan, having completed confinement, looked more plump and radiant, her eyes shining brightly.

"Come and see my little chubby."

Little Chubby was the nickname Qiu Yan gave her son: "He is so cute, his little arms and legs are like lotus roots, segment after segment, it makes you want to take a bite..."

"You..." Mrs. Qiu was both amused and annoyed by her daughter’s words about the child: "How can you describe your own child like that?"

"Mother, it’s true, Wet Nurse, bring Little Chubby over."

The little one was brought over, and Mrs. Qiu was immensely fond of him.

This was her eldest grandson, and she felt so grateful that her daughter’s fortune turned for the better.

"Come, Nuannuan, let you, the aunt, hold him, let him absorb some of your luck." Mrs. Qiu always said Chun Nuan was a lucky person, and handed the grandson over.

"Alright, Aunt will hold you."

The small child was sleeping soundly, indeed as Qiu Yan described: his limbs were like lotus roots, segment after segment, so tender and white, truly adorable.

Looking at this little one, Chun Nuan decided: to go home and have another child with Zhao Minghua.

Zhao Minghua was at this time watching his scholarly second brother showing off his childcare skills.

"I’ve studied carefully, generally, babies sleep and eat; most of the time they are asleep. I asked the doctor, who said they are growing." Zhao Minglang changed the subject: "But, if he cries, it’s either hunger, needs a diaper change, or illness, that’s when you need a doctor..."

Zhao Minghua... Has this bookworm turned into a wet nurse?

So, everyone changes, and how one changes depends on the people they meet.

Who would have thought that someone known only for book reading would delve into parenting manuals.

Completely resembling a devoted father.

He, already doting on his son, didn’t expect another doting father to emerge from the Zhao family.

Utterly unexpected!

After showing off his son, Zhao Minglang talked to the third brother about recent events.

The court’s situation changes rapidly; family, national, and world matters, all are concerns.

"The Two Lakes Region is flooding, and the specific damage hasn’t been reported to the court." Zhao Minghua whispered to his second brother: "It’s anticipated that grain prices will rise, and there’ll be an increase in refugees; precautions are necessary."

"I’ve heard about this too, how’s your grain operation?"

"I’ve been storing grain, but I can’t profit from this national disaster."

Zhao Minghua clearly knew what could be done and what couldn’t, and he and Chun Nuan both had principles.

There is money they can earn but choose not to.

"Generally, after floods, epidemics follow." Zhao Minghua said: "There will be many troublesome issues afterward, I’m genuinely worried."

It turned out, Zhao Minghua’s concerns weren’t unfounded.

The next day, the report of the Two Lakes flooding was placed before the Emperor.

For an Emperor, the greatest fears are border unrest and domestic discontent; any report reaching his desk demands grain, silver, manpower, and resources.

Instantly overwhelmed by the headache.

The court had to provide disaster relief and send officials.

The result was that Zhao Minglang and Xiao Chunning were appointed by decree.

This came as a surprise to both of them.

After court, the two were called into the Imperial Study Room.

The Emperor did not treat them as outsiders, directly explaining the reason for selecting them.

"You two ministers experienced the King Shu rebellion in Changzhou and managed to handle the situation without panic, and you also understand how to calm the people. After much thought, only you two can ease my worries."

"This disaster relief is significant, and I am entrusting the lives of countless people in the Two Lakes to you two esteemed ministers."

The Emperor asked what they needed.

Silver, grain, and quilts were naturally needed, and both Zhao Minglang and Xiao Chunning almost simultaneously asked for medicinal herbs.

This surprised the Emperor, who recalled that Xiao Chunning was the grandson of Doctor Xiao, so requesting medicinal herbs undoubtedly had its reasons.

The Emperor immediately instructed him to draft a list of herbs and ordered the Imperial Hospital to prepare them.

Zhao Minglang and Chun Ning were to go to the Two Lakes Region for disaster relief, and Zhao Minghua and Chun Nuan also took it seriously.

"Historically, no disaster relief officials have ended well."

They were either dragged into corruption or harmed.

To the people, disaster relief is lifesaving; to corrupt officials, it’s an opportunity.

If you don’t go along with their corrupt ways, they won’t tolerate you.

And this time, the two going were young officials who hadn’t established themselves on the court, essentially venturing out alone, not knowing how many were watching for a spectacle.