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

The two young men walked toward the flower hall, chatting and laughing, while Yin Cheng's silence was deafening.

Five-year-old Pearl felt very sorry for his father, but now he had more important things to do.

As soon as his stepfather left, he quickly ran over. "Daddy, let's climb a tree while he's not here!"

Yin Cheng picked up the pearls. "Where's your brother?"

"Sleeping."

The father and son exchanged a knowing glance.

Pearl cheered, "Daddy, let's climb the fruit tree!"

"—Ah Cheng, if you dare take Pearl up a tree, you're dead!"

Pearl's face immediately fell, and her little mouth pouted especially high.

Yin Cheng gritted his teeth, forgetting that the little brat Hua Yue was tattling on his wife.

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On the day of the emperor's wedding, the entire palace was bustling with activity before dawn.

Whether they were eunuchs or palace servants, each was busy with their own duties, working tirelessly for fear of making any mistakes.

Yin Mo has experienced many ups and downs in his life, but on his big day, he was unusually nervous.

Neither of them wore a phoenix crown, nor did Yin Mo wear a crown; the crowns they wore were of the same design, made of gold and jade.

According to ancestral custom, they were to walk hand in hand from Zhengyang Gate all the way to the high platform to overlook the entire world.

The civil and military officials knelt on both sides.

The only one I don't have to submit to is His Highness Prince Cheng.

He couldn't stay still, so he picked a blade of grass from somewhere, broke it into small sections, and threw it at acquaintances, like playing with dolls at a temple fair.

The first victim was Lin Yunxu, a cabinet scholar, who resisted the urge to roll his eyes and tried hard not to look at Yin Cheng.

The second victim was Zhao Su, who had just been promoted to Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue this year. His lips twitched, and he nodded and smiled awkwardly but politely at Prince Cheng.

The auspicious hour has arrived, and the music of the ceremony begins.

Yin Mo and Bai Yuchen walked hand in hand up the steps.

The master of ceremonies held up the bamboo slip and loudly read out the congratulatory message.

The autumn air is crisp and clear, yet not excessively hot—perfect weather.

Bai Yuchen took Yin Mo's hand, and the two smiled at each other.

They bowed to heaven and earth, to their ancestors, and then the husband and wife bowed to each other again.

As the master of ceremonies announced, "The ceremony is complete," all the civil and military officials knelt before the Emperor.

Outside the Golden Palace, the two fathers gaze at each other with deep affection.

After the civil and military officials kowtowed three times, they were to go to the Dragon Ascension Hall to attend the palace banquet.

Inside the East Palace, Zhixuan and Yuanbao squirmed in the adults' arms, wishing they could crawl all over the ground.

Originally, Zhixuan was a quiet little baby, but Yuanbao next to him was full of energy, and his bouncy legs were like controlled knives, and his dad almost couldn't hold him.

His energy also affected Zhixuan, adding another member to the anti-hero team.

It took Lin Nian a pat on each of their bottoms for the two kids to calm down.

Upon hearing from the eunuch that a banquet was about to be held at the Dragon Palace, Lin Nian led the little ones over.

On the Dragon Ascension Hall, there was singing and dancing, fine wine and beautiful women, and a dazzling array of delicacies.

Pearl ate her food obediently with her spoon, while Yuanbao ate like it was a battle.

One spoonful after another, his mouth was stuffed full.

In comparison, Zhixuan appeared much more refined.

Two-year-old Yuanbao can eat much more than two-year-old Pearl did before; the small bowl in front of him was quickly emptied.

Lin Nian was afraid that the child would have indigestion, so she didn't dare to feed him anymore.

Tonight, my brother and the others probably won't be able to take care of Zhixuan, so it's only natural that Zhixuan went home with my uncle.

Pearl used to put one younger brother to sleep, but now she has to put two to sleep, and her workload is increasing exponentially.

However, he enjoyed it immensely and always liked to poke his two younger brothers' cheeks, making sure to do so gently so as not to hurt them.

The imperial palace, the emperor's sleeping quarters.

After all the messy formalities were over, Yin Mo was sleepy.

Bai Yuchen kissed him awake, "Are you hungry?"

Yin Mo yawned. "Hungry."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuchen thought of getting out of bed to get some food for her husband.

Who knew that Yin Mo would suddenly grab him.

He was already exhausted and dazed, and at this moment he didn't even notice that his belt had come loose, revealing half of his fair and slender shoulder.

Bai Yuchen asked, "What's wrong?"

Yin Mo said, "It's not that I'm hungry."

Bai Yuchen paused, froze, and then suddenly pounced on her, "Ping'er, even if you scream your lungs out, I won't stop."

Yin Mo took the initiative to go to meet him.

Every time Yin Mo heard a man call him by his nickname, besides feeling ashamed, he also felt a strange sweetness.

In this world, only he would call him that.

"Ping'er, I love you."

"Yu Chen..."

"I'm here. Ping'er, I'm here."

"Don't leave me..."

Yin Mo had long since lost all interest in whose hand was on whose.

In the end, all he remembered was the warmth of their hands clasped together.

When Yin Mo woke up the next day, he quietly gave himself a day off.

He sent Xiao Anzi to deliver a message to his younger brother, asking him to come and handle official business, while he comfortably snuggled in the man's arms and went back to sleep.

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Another Spring Festival has arrived.

It was a rare occasion for the two brothers to have their whole family together.

On New Year's Eve, while staying up late, Pearl said she wanted to play Monopoly.

Yin Cheng, a parent who spoils their child without thinking, immediately went to get the props.

Pearl enthusiastically explained the game rules to everyone.

This game was new to Bai Yuchen, and even Yin Mo was playing it for the first time.

The two little ones are only three years old this year, so they definitely couldn't stay up all night to welcome the New Year. They fell asleep early under their blankets.

After Pearl laid out the map and props, she said, "We need to roll the dice first."

Yin Cheng rolled the dice one last time and immediately got a six.

Pearl said, "Father, you're not allowed to use your inner strength to roll the dice. Roll them again now."

Lin Nian immediately took the dice cup and said, "I'll shake it for you."

Yin Cheng looked at the number his wife had drawn and silently accepted his last-place finish.

At first, Yin Mo and Bai Yuchen were confused and didn't buy any state capitals. Every time they passed by someone's state capital, they had to pay a toll.

The initial twenty copper coins are almost all gone.

Yin Cheng's Monopoly game incorporated current place names, and train stations and airports were changed into post stations.

However, this game can only be played by them for now, since in this world, only the Yin family, the rulers of the Nine Provinces, dare to sell the entire prefecture.

Yin Mo was sent to prison as punishment before he even finished one round of the circumference. He finally got out, but after taking a few steps back, he was sent back to prison.

The younger brother pressed his face close and said, "Dear brother, what's wrong with you? Why are you always being punished by sitting?"

Yin Mo rolled his eyes, realizing he was out of money when he tried to buy the prefecture.

In contrast, Yin Cheng made a fortune from toll fees.

"Lend me some money," Yin Mo shamelessly asked his younger brother.

The younger brother said, "This is usury. I borrow ten copper coins, and after going around in circles, I have to pay back fifteen copper coins."

Yin Mo: "..."

Yin Mo retorted angrily, "Is your money edged in gold? The interest rate is so high!"

Yin Cheng said matter-of-factly, "Otherwise, why would it be called usury? I'm not running a charity."

Bai Yuchen silently gave all her money to her husband.

Seeing this, Lin Nian also gave her money to Yin Mo.

"Brother, I'll lend it to you, no interest." Lin Nian had grown bolder now. Forget about His Majesty; this was his good brother who brought him rare treasures from all over the world!

The emperor was pleased with himself, "Alas, there's nothing I can do; it's the will of the people."

Yin Cheng, displeased, poked his wife's waist. "Yin Linshi, which side are you on?"

His wife smiled and dodged away.

After a fierce battle, Lin Nian unexpectedly won in the end.

Pearl was also a little dazed, and she leaned unsteadily against her father.

The fireworks outside were in full bloom.

Lin Nian found a small quilt and wrapped Pearl in it, and the adults stayed up to welcome the New Year.

Once midnight has passed, the family members exchange New Year's greetings.

Even Pearl mumbled a "Happy New Year" in a daze.