After marrying the fierce god, her handsome young husband was pampered to the extreme.

Pearl was afraid that her little father would see her swollen eyes, so she hid silently behind him.

Lin Nian was initially quite angry, but seeing her precious son looking so pitiful, she couldn't bear to say anything harsh.

"Where did you roll around in the mud? You're covered in mud," Lin Nian said. "What are you hiding for? Come here."

Pearl shuffled over and was pulled by her father to take a bath.

As soon as Yuanbao saw his little father leave, he threw down his calligraphy brush and prepared to run outside.

Yin Cheng: "Get back here."

"Oh..." Yuanbao sat back down at the table dejectedly, picked up the pen, and continued to practice calligraphy humbly.

Pearl changed out of the coarse linen clothes she wore while traveling the world, and put on a plain dress of fine silk and satin with a white jade hairpin, transforming back into a noble and handsome young master.

Just then, Atuna Qianyuan brought some ointment, saying that applying it to the eyes could reduce swelling, which saved Pearl from having to live with red and swollen eyelids every day.

In the evening, Lin Si and Lin Wu returned from the military camp, and the family went to a restaurant for dinner.

Pearl then noticed that Yuanbao was accompanied by a slender and tall young man.

He secretly asked his father, "Who is that?"

Yin Cheng said, "It was a petty thief who stole things in Caixia City before."

Pearl was slightly surprised. "Since he's of bad character, why let him play with Yuanbao?"

They not only played together, but also took each other out.

Yin Cheng said, "Your stepfather said he'll give him another chance to be a good person."

Pearl said "Oh" and obediently ate her food.

After dinner, the children sneaked off to play at the evening market.

As the older brother, Pearl took it upon herself to look after her younger brothers.

The boy next to Yuanbao was called Xiaozhai, a very strange name. Pearl glanced at him several times.

Xiao Zhai noticed Pearl's gaze and tilted his head. "Why are you looking at me?"

Pearl smiled gently and said, "Your lucky mark is very beautiful."

This was the first time Xiao Zhai had ever heard someone praise him. He pursed his lips, his face slightly flushed, and said, "Oh..."

Yuanbao rushed up and put his arm around Xiaozhai's shoulder. "Beizhen said they sell Cuju (ancient Chinese football) over there. Let's go buy one to play. Do you have any money on you?"

Xiao Zhai shook his head. "I have no money."

Yuanbao thought to himself, "Of course I know you don't have any money."

His real target wasn't Xiaozhai, but the kind and handsome older brother.

"Brother..." Yuanbao looked at him pitifully.

Pearl sighed and took out a few pieces of silver from her small purse, handing them to Yuanbao.

Yuanbao chuckled as he received the money, then pulled Xiaozhai away.

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When she got home, Pearl seemed a little absent-minded.

He was very worried, not knowing whether Zhao Duo had lived to see the moonflower bloom.

Little did they know that Zhao Duo had been waiting at the alley entrance for quite some time.

Pearl's eyes lit up.

Under the moonlight, Pearl couldn't quite tell whether he was wearing blue or purple clothes; she only thought his silver ornaments were exceptionally beautiful.

He jogged over and looked at the other person questioningly.

Zhao Duo nodded with a smile.

Pearl breathed a sigh of relief and then said to him, "Then come visit me tomorrow."

"it is good."

Yin Cheng watched helplessly as his little darling went from being sullen to being overjoyed.

Damn it, this blond guy dares to come up here!

Before he could even move, Lin Nian and Yuan Bao grabbed his waist and pulled his hand.

"Ah Cheng, calm down."

"Father, please think it over!"

Yin Cheng: "..."

On the other side, Pearl noticed that Zhao Duo had a blue butterfly in his hand. With a slight flutter of its wings, a shimmering luster could be seen.

Pearl's little mouth opened slightly, she was extremely surprised and overjoyed.

Zhao Duo took his hand and placed the butterfly on the back of his hand.

Pearl's voice softened, "What if it flies away in the middle of the night?"

"No," Zhao Duo said. "If it flies away, I'll go catch it for you."

Pearl's eyes crinkled into a smile, "Mmm!"

Zhao Duo patted Pearl's head. "Let's go back."

Pearl nodded, as if suddenly remembering something, and took out a packet of sesame brittle from her small purse and handed it to him, "Here you go."

Zhao Duo took the candy and carefully placed it inside his front pocket.

Pearl ran back with her little face flushed, her happy little appearance making Yin Cheng want to draw his sword.

My beautiful little boy was stolen away by a wretched moth?!

Lin Nian patted the man on the shoulder, "Young men all have to get married eventually, Cheng, get used to it soon."

He chuckled softly, "I'm quite satisfied with this son-in-law."

"I'll kill that blondie sooner or later." Yin Cheng was dragged back to the yard by his wife in resentment.

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Hearing that Prince Cheng had come to Five Poison Fortress, Ye Guangxiao was the most frightened.

It's obvious to anyone with eyes that Prince Cheng is here to support his son.

Despite his still-healing injuries, Ye Guangxiao dragged his bruised and battered body to visit Prince Cheng.

Yin Cheng had no idea what had happened to his beloved son in the southwest. He found it very strange. He was the governor of the southern border, and they had no official business dealings. Why did he want to see him?

Ye Guangxiao limped into the main hall, only to see Zhenzhu standing beside his father with her arms crossed, looking at him with a sneer.

Ye Guangxiao suddenly felt as if his life was about to end.

He said dryly, "A few days ago, the Imperial Clerk and Princess Zhaoren had some misunderstandings, and I have come here today to apologize to Princess Zhaoren."

After he finished speaking, he immediately ordered his servants to bring in more than a dozen boxes of jewelry, saying, "Please forgive my rudeness, Princess Zhaoren."

Yin Cheng turned his head and asked, "Sweetie, did he bully you?"

Pearl immediately pouted and pretended to cry as she complained, "Her husband called me a little slut."

Ye Guangxiao quickly said, "I have already severed ties with that poisonous man, Princess. Rest assured, he will never appear before you again in this life."

Pearl then pointed at Ye Guangxiao and said, "He even sent people to try and beat me up."

Upon hearing this, Yin Cheng flew into a rage and drew his demon sword.

"You think you can bully my son?" Yin Cheng cracked his neck, the bones popping. "Are you looking for death?"

Pearl feigned concern, saying, "Father, let it go. Since Lord Ye has apologized, I'll forgive him."

Ye Guangxiao scrambled to his knees at Yin Cheng's feet, saying, "Yes, yes, this humble official thanks the princess for her compassion."

Pearl looked at the dozens of boxes of jewels, her little money-grubber instincts kicking in. "Lord Ye, don't worry, my father won't mind. He's the most reasonable person I know."

Lan Shu, passing by the main hall, asked, "?"

Sorry, I have a bit of tinnitus. My dear little pearl, who do you think is being reasonable?

Pearl took her father's arm. "Isn't that right, Daddy?"

Yin Cheng was so charmed by Pearl's sweet little voice that he lost his mind and said, "Baby, whatever you say is right."

He caught a glimpse of the pearl hairpin in his son's hair out of the corner of his eye, and immediately noticed the dazzling blue butterfly.

Yin Cheng: "..." Then let the old father feel a little pain.

Ye Guangxiao was sweating profusely and trembling with fear.

Pearl winked at Little Pear, who was standing nearby.

Xiao Li sensibly helped Ye Guangxiao up, saying, "Lord Ye, please rise quickly."

Pearl's smile at this moment was genuine; after all, who would turn down so much gold and silver?

After seeing Ye Guangxiao off, Pearl and Little Pear squatted in front of the box counting the jewels, their mouths never leaving their faces.