A fierce wife enters the house: She helps up a house full of spineless people.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the bluestone pavement of Changning Street in the capital in a dark gold hue. Before the vermilion gate of the Prince's Mansion, a large carriage slowly came to a stop.

Feng An was the first to jump off the vehicle and set up the footrests.

Wang Jinzhu lifted the curtain and stepped down from the carriage. She had spent the entire day inspecting the construction site in Xiahe Village, and her skirt was slightly dusty.

As soon as I entered the front yard, a series of hurried footsteps came from the corridor.

Wang Tianfang, without even changing out of his military uniform, strode forward to greet her. His calloused hands, hardened from years of wielding a knife, expertly removed Wang Jinzhu's cloak.

"You must be tired after running around all day?" Wang Tianfang handed the cloak to the maid beside him, his gaze sweeping over his wife's face, his brows furrowing slightly. "It's windy in Xiahe Village, look at your face, it's all dried out."

Wang Jinzhu patted the dust off her sleeves: "I'm not that delicate. I'm just going to check on the progress of the project."

"Father! Mother!"

Two crisp sounds interrupted the couple's tender moment.

Wang Yunshu came running from the training ground like a little swallow, her ponytail swaying behind her head. Wang Yunfan, dressed in a blue robe, followed behind her with steady steps.

"Mother, you're back." Wang Yunfan bowed respectfully.

Wang Yunshu threw herself into Wang Jinzhu's arms, about to act coquettishly, but Wang Tianfang grabbed her by the back of her collar with one hand and pulled her aside.

"Go away, you're all sweaty, don't get your face all over your mother." Wang Tianfang said with a look of disgust. "Your mother has been working hard all day, let her rest for a while."

Wang Yunshu pouted and muttered softly, "Dad's so stingy, can't I even have a hug?"

Wang Jinzhu chuckled and patted Wang Tianfang's arm: "Alright, stop teasing her. Tell the kitchen to set the table; I'm starving."

Wang Tianfang turned to the maid beside him and instructed, "Didn't you hear what Madam said? Hurry up and serve the dishes! Bring up that old hen that's been stewing all afternoon!"

The group moved to the front hall.

Gu Chang'an was following behind Wang Yunfan, preparing to leave, when Wang Jinzhu approached him and casually asked, "Chang'an, how did you feel about today's county exam?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Chang'an immediately stopped and bowed respectfully: "Reporting to Madam, there's no problem. The young master has explained most of the key points for answering the questions on the exam paper to us in detail beforehand, so answering them was relatively easy."

Wang Jinzhu nodded in satisfaction: "That's good. You've all worked hard these past few days. Take a good rest after the exams are over."

Just then, Zhao Di returned from work at Zhiji Pavilion with Chun Tao and Xia He. The three girls, having gained some experience in the capital, had grown into increasingly poised and elegant women. After paying their respects to Wang Jinzhu and Wang Tianfang, Wang Jinzhu waved her hand, signaling them to eat at the table in the side hall with Gu Chang'an and the other servants.

The family of four sat down at the main table, and servants filed in, filling the table with steaming hot food.

Wang Jinzhu looked around and suddenly realized that two people were missing.

"Where are my parents?" She turned to look at Wang Tianfang, who was carefully picking out fish bones.

The elderly couple, Chen Shi and Chen Yuxiang, would usually be sitting at the table by this time, but they were nowhere to be seen today.

Wang Tianfang placed the deboned fish belly meat into Wang Jinzhu's bowl and said without changing his expression, "We're going to Tianrun's residence."

Wang Jinzhu raised an eyebrow: "When Dad left this morning, wasn't he tending to the flowers and plants in the backyard? Why did he suddenly go to Tianrun's? Did you rush over there?"

"Wife, how could I dare to say that!" Wang Tianfang protested, not wanting to take the blame. "My sister-in-law came over during the day. She said Tianrun has been busy lately and often doesn't come home at night. That kid Shi'an keeps crawling around and not sleeping in the middle of the night, and Li Bing can't stay up alone, her eyes are all sunken. She figured that our parents are still energetic, so she came over and took them over, saying they could play with Shi'an tonight."

Wang Jinzhu ate the piece of fish and looked at him with a half-smile: "I thought you were annoyed that the two elders were in the mansion and interfering with your evening antics, so you deliberately sent them away."

"Cough cough..." Wang Tianfang choked on his saliva, and a rare blush appeared on his old face.

Yunfan silently lowered his head and ate his rice, pretending he hadn't heard anything.

Yun Shu's eyes widened, and she asked curiously, "What does Dad do at night? Are you practicing martial arts in the room?"

"Eat your big chicken leg!" Wang Tianfang quickly stuffed a chicken leg into his daughter's mouth, silencing her from saying anything more.

Wang Jinzhu rolled her eyes at him and ignored this man whose head was full of nonsense.

At the dinner table, the family of four enjoyed a harmonious time together.

Looking at his wife and two children sitting beside him, Wang Tianfang felt his heart swell with emotion.

He put down his chopsticks and said earnestly to Wang Jinzhu, "Wife, look, we're finally settled in Beijing. My elite battalion's training is on track, and arrangements have been made for Xiahe Village and Zhiji Pavilion. How about... we bring your parents to Beijing too?"

Wang Jinzhu paused slightly as she picked up some food, then looked up at Wang Tianfang, a hint of warmth flashing in her eyes. She knew that Wang Tianfang was concerned about her missing her family.

She put down her chopsticks and pondered for a moment.

Now, her second brother, Wang Yinbao, manages the distillery in Xiahe Village, while Yuxuan and Yu'an manage the paper mill. Her parents are getting old, and although they have her eldest and third brothers to take care of them in Yong'an Prefecture, she often misses them.

"You're right, it's time to bring Mom and Dad over to enjoy their retirement." Wang Jinzhu nodded, then turned and called out, "Tiezhu!"

Tie Zhu, who had been waiting outside the door, strode in immediately, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Your subordinate is here! What are your orders, Madam?"

"Tiezhu, tomorrow you go and select a dozen or so skilled guards, and personally go back to Yong'an Prefecture to bring my parents from Houkou Village to the capital," Wang Jinzhu instructed decisively.

"Yes! I understand!" Tie Zhu replied loudly.

Wang Jinzhu thought for a moment and then added, "When you get back, ask my eldest brother and sister-in-law, my third brother and sister-in-law, and my second sister-in-law. If they are willing, hand over the business in Yong'an Prefecture to their subordinates and have them come to the capital with us. It's always more lively when the whole family is together."

Wang Tianfang chimed in, "That's right! Let's have our eldest brother and the others come! The business in the capital is expanding rapidly, and we really need family members to help manage it. When our whole family gathers in the capital, that'll be truly lively!"

Tie Zhu's chest heaved violently as he loudly replied, "Your subordinate obeys! I will ensure the safe escort of the old master and all the masters to the capital!"

Wang Tianfang stood up, took a dark gold token from his waist, and tossed it to Tiezhu: "Take this general's token. If you encounter any checkpoints along the way, just show the token. You can choose any fast horse from the post stations, but make sure you travel safely."

"Yes, General!" Tie Zhu took the token with both hands, turned around and strode away, going to arrange manpower and horses overnight.

With everything arranged, Wang Jinzhu felt a weight lifted from her shoulders. Picking up her bowl, she found the food tonight to be exceptionally delicious.