Uneasy daily life

"Do you think I have a better relationship with my unfilial father and mother, or with your mother?"

"..."

"Ah, people always find many lessons in their failures."

"#!"

It's been a long time since I've used a foot massager! The feel of this foot massager is still as satisfying as ever, making my mind clear and relaxed!

Mai Sakurajima rubbed her feet hard against the white shadow's toes.

"Brave Plus, you're just too thoughtful. You're a bit too obedient and not rebellious enough. You're prone to offending your elders."

The white figure grabbed Sakurajima Mai and, instead of opening the door, opened the window directly.

"Run away!"

"Hate fan! Wait a minute!"

Chapter 126 Hmm?

Even among emperors, there are differences in rank.

The highest achievement is undoubtedly that of the founding emperor, who, amidst the chaos and division of a nation, restores order and order to the world. Heroes rise with the times, and dragons meet the winds and clouds.

Even the founding emperor had his shortcomings.

Rebuilding a broken country from scratch is undoubtedly the best achievement, a testament to exceptional talent and heroism, surpassing even the most ordinary emperors. Such a feat is rare indeed, with only a handful of emperors throughout history capable of doing so. However, usurping the throne through political maneuvering lowers the bar for founding emperors, leaving their achievements incomplete and unfulfilled.

Without a doubt, I rose up when the country was in turmoil, rising from a regional warlord to the emperor who unified the country, beating up local rebels one by one. I am a true T0!

In a gacha game, that would be a top-tier card with amazing strength, beautiful artwork, compelling storyline, and well-developed character!

Ugh……

"Why does Your Majesty sigh? Is the scenery on the lake not beautiful enough?"

During a leisurely boat ride, it seems as if someone is walking alongside you on the shore.

"Throughout my life, I have fought on the battlefield, achieving countless feats. Now, as I sit on this lake and gaze upon my reflection, I cannot help but look back on the past, recalling those lords who vied with me for supremacy. Some died on the battlefield, some were beheaded and their heads displayed, some are insignificant, and some are worthy of remembrance..."

Men always need to learn how to brag.

"Many figures have been swept away by the waves and winds, leaving only me, standing on the shore gazing at the flowing river, sighing at the long passage of time, how desolate I am. Your Majesty's achievements, looking down upon the world, are lofty and unparalleled. Having seen through the past and present, one can count them on one's fingers. Naturally, loneliness is inevitable—this is what is meant by a lonely person."

Good, good, good! You're even better at it!

"Hahahaha... You, the lone wolf, have solved it well, very well indeed!"

"Where."

Once the urge to boast takes hold, past events and achievements become even more enchanting, flowing like a floodgate opening: "As a child, I loved reading and was precocious. I consistently ranked first in elementary school. While others preferred to play and have fun, I was always engrossed in reading classics, a feat unmatched by others. Later, after reading the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, I was filled with heroic spirit and felt that one should strive for unparalleled achievements, rather than drifting through life aimlessly, succumbing to the gossip of others, and accomplishing nothing!"

"Later, because he intended to drop out of school and go into business, he was whipped dozens of times by the retired emperor, confined to his quarters and reprimanded, and forced to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors."

"Hmph! That old fool has no foresight. It was a time of great strife; if I had joined in, I would have become famous long ago!" He sighed, a touch of melancholy in his voice. "Fortunately, heroes don't concern themselves with the future. I entered the city to study diligently, further advancing my knowledge, and witnessing the many illustrious figures of history—but they are but fleeting memories. Take, for example, so-and-so..."

How can someone stumble over their own words? Where's the straight man?!

"Qin Shi Huang established a unified empire and became emperor, sweeping across the seven kingdoms. Can he be considered a hero?"

"Ying Zheng was ambitious and eager for quick success. He inherited the wealth accumulated over six generations, squandered it all in one fell swoop, and made six generations rich in a single day! How could the short-lived Qin Dynasty have unified the writing system and measurement system across the country? The Han Dynasty inherited the Qin system and took hundreds of years to achieve the great unification. The achievements of later generations were obtained by Ying Zheng. He was a ruler who enjoyed the fruits of others' labor and was a laughing stock!"

It really does take someone to speak for a conversation to flow smoothly!

"So, Emperor Gaozu of Han rose from humble beginnings to establish the Han Dynasty, can he be considered a hero?"

"Emperor Gaozu accomplished little in half his life. Although he achieved great things, he relied heavily on others. He was only good at recognizing, employing, and weighing people, but he lacked heroic spirit and the deeds of a great ruler. He had substance but no reputation. He was inadequate, truly inadequate."

"Cao Cao wielded his whip across the land, striking down the various warlords. Although he did not achieve his goal, he laid the foundation for the unification of the empire. Can he be considered a hero?"

"Cao Cao's achievements were both a tribute to the Han dynasty and a pacification of a chaotic world. Yet, they also resembled a power struggle and usurpation. He rose to power by holding the emperor hostage, and he also perished because of the same reason. It seems like fate had ordained him, which is truly lamentable."

"The rulers of the Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms period, including Emperor Wen of Sui and Emperor Yang of Sui, can hardly be considered heroes."

Not bad, not bad. The straight man should be more flexible and natural, not like a boastful robot, otherwise it loses its meaning.

"Hahahaha—those certainly don't qualify as heroes."

"History turns the pages of history, and kings, nobles, generals, and ministers are all but men. If we talk about heroes, who are they? Looking back, the most outstanding figures are still those who ride the crest of the wave."

"Excellent! You're absolutely right! Back in my day, I was full of ambition, comparing myself to a character in a book, eager to leave school and achieve great things, to broaden that old man's horizons! I used to have a wide range of interests, studying literature and practicing martial arts, so I could both study theory and put it into practice..."

"I've heard about this: His Majesty first studied literature, but his novel submissions were rejected, so he angrily went into business, briefly gaining the title of teacher, but was later stopped by the retired emperor; then he studied martial arts, aspiring to become a street dance master, but it was too tiring, so he stopped; then he became a history popular science blogger, but because it was too specialized, lacked interest and embellishment, it wasn't popular with the public, and he was often slandered and ridiculed, so he angrily threw himself into keyboards, and from then on, he never updated his blog again; after graduating, he became an editor, but his mother led him from a campus romance into a marriage, and in the end, even heroes have their limits, unable to resist the corrupt world, his ambition gradually faded, leaving only desires, which is truly regrettable..."

Wait a minute!

"Huh? What rumors are you spreading?!"

“Your Majesty, you talk about your past achievements to justify your current authority, but is it not allowed for me to talk about your past absurd mistakes?”

"How dare you! I am the Emperor! Soldiers, seize this traitor!"

No one responded.

What about people? !

At this moment, the face of the straight man who was walking and chatting with himself on the shore gradually became clearer, and he looked somewhat familiar...

Something's wrong! What could be wrong?!

"Where is this?"

"The palace's inner sea pool."

A commotion arose outside.

"What's that noise outside? It sounds like fighting! Where is that noise coming from?!"

"It's the sound of Xuanwu Gate."

"?!"

I am the founding emperor, boating on the sea pond, when suddenly a place called Xuanwu Gate erupts in shouts of war. Could it be...?

Suddenly, the shouts of battle from Xuanwu Gate became exceptionally clear, surging in like a tidal wave.

I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions, including fear, unease, tension, and anger.

"I'm not going to study anymore! I'm going to sell comic books and make a lot of money, then I can read as many as I want!"

"What's wrong with writing erotica? Do you know how difficult it is to write something that both gets approved and is interesting? Besides, I'm just practicing for when I want to get a job—Dad, let me explain!"

"A bunch of idiots! More videos? What a load of rubbish! I'll never forgive you bunch of stupid fangirls! What's with all this talk about kings, generals, heroes, and saints? We've been kneeling for five thousand years and you're proud of it?! Take this slap in the face, come on!"

"What?! How come I didn't know I was getting married?!"

The past is like a battle, surging forth.

The people on the shore suddenly became clear: they looked handsome and dashing, but in reality, they were rebellious to the core!

"Your Majesty, today is not a usurpation, but a formal succession, is that not correct?"

You unfilial son who collects your father's embarrassing past! You're right, my foot!

Bai Ying's father suddenly sat up. The familiar texture of the sofa beneath him left him stunned for a few seconds. He rubbed his eyes, yawned, and sat up, stretching as if he were a little sleep-deprived—what time was it? Six-thirty? He'd gotten up a bit early today.

"what……"

Bai Ying's father couldn't help but yawn again, slowly putting away his phone. He saw his wife, who was sleeping on the other side of the sofa, wrapped in a blanket, with her eyes open, staring at a bedroom door: "You're up so early too?"

"You didn't sleep well?" Bai Ying's mother replied casually. "You're not used to sleeping on the sofa, are you?"

"The main problem is that unfilial son."

Bai Ying's father snorted and sneered, "Although the events in the dream were blurry, it must have been because I went to great lengths to subdue that brat, which is why it affected my sleep quality..."

Bai Ying's mother asked in surprise, "Didn't you brag to Er Bai in your dream, and Er Bai not only didn't believe you, but also brought up all the stupid things you did in the past?"

Bai Ying's father: "?"

"What erotic novels, what keyboard warriors, what dropping out of school to become a street vendor, etc..." Bai Ying's mother shook her head and said, "You can even string together segments of your sleep-talking."

daydream?!

Bai Ying's father forced himself to remain calm: "It's all just nonsense from someone who's in a deep sleep..."

"What's the point of hiding it?" Bai Ying's mother rolled her eyes and yawned. "Er Bai has told me about all sorts of things you did in the past. I just didn't mention them to you. It's not like I don't know."

Treason! !

Bai Ying's father coughed twice and quickly changed the subject: "What are you doing? You don't look like you slept well."

“I wasn’t asleep,” Bai Ying’s mother said excitedly. “I kept an eye on the door last night, looking for any movement!”

Bai Ying's father: "...Wife, isn't this a bit perverted?"

“Where is the pervert?” Bai Ying’s mother said righteously. “Other families urge marriage so that they can get pregnant as soon as they reach the right age to avoid losing their value. I’m creating an opportunity for Erbai and his girlfriend who are in love with each other. Which one do you think is more perverted? Back then, I secretly prepared all the wedding arrangements without telling you because you’re slow and dull. The bigger the event, the more you procrastinate.”

Bai Ying's father: "That's not what I meant. I meant stirring things up for that kid's girlfriends..."

Bai Ying's mother said, "It's alright. This is a trial and a test. If they get really angry when they encounter this kind of thing, and Er Bai can't handle it, then their relationship won't last long."

Bai Ying's father: "That sounds reasonable. Let me say it again."

Bai Ying's mother: "I won't watch."

Oh well, you can never have too much fun with a rebellious son.

Bai Ying's father was about to get up to wash when he suddenly heard his wife's urgent, low voice: "Lie back down."

He instinctively lay down and saw his wife also lie back down on the sofa, while another door opened.

“(~O~)……”

Angelina rubbed her eyes sleepily, staggering out like a lost soul. She rubbed her neck and back—Feng Bin's sleeping posture was terrible. In the first half of the night, he was like a pervert, grabbing and touching her without her noticing. In the second half of the night, he was like a bandit, stealing the blanket, the bed, and the pillow…

Hey! Wake up! Your sister's been forced to sleep with her superior! A lone man and woman in a room, in the dead of night—a bloody disaster is imminent…

To be able to sleep whenever he wants, Feng Bin is really carefree. It's probably because he usually talks about his troubles and vents his frustrations.

Sigh, I'm completely confused about what's normal anymore. I'm still a little upset, aren't I? As a boyfriend, shouldn't he be more discreet and cautious in these sensitive relationships?! What kind of logic is it to just go along with an aunt's suggestion to have sex?!

Angelina glanced instinctively at the door to Bai Ying and Sakurajima Mai's room, lost in thought, wondering what scene was inside... It was somewhat like a scene from a light novel, where you go into your boyfriend's room to wake him up, and there's a man and a woman lying in bed, their bare shoulders exposed, their faces showing the languid sleep after a night of passion. The ambiguity and heat in the room, after settling overnight, seeped into your heart, thick and sticky...

STOP! This is Bai Ying's conspiracy! She's deliberately feeding all sorts of erotic content to her reader!

Angelina shook her head vigorously and bared her teeth at the door.

I won't fall for that!

But it's so early, I think I'll go back to sleep.

The couple watched Angelina's series of small movements, then turned and went back into their room without coming out again. They looked at each other and were about to speak when another door suddenly opened.

Well……

Yukino Yukinoshita, wearing pajamas, glanced subconsciously at the living room to make sure her aunt and uncle were still asleep, then looked at the door of another room with some concern.

Will something happen to him or them?

Yes, probably? He's met his parents, and it was Bai Jun's mother who pressured him to sleep with her. Plus, Bai Jun has a history with his sister…

No, no way! Everyone's still here. Sakurajima isn't as thick-skinned as her sister, and besides, the atmosphere last night didn't seem like anything was going to happen. Even if Haku-kun's been a bit lustful lately, he's not the type to force things...

Could it be? Considering my own progress with Bai Jun, we've pulled back from the brink several times. What if, after what happened between Bai Jun and my sister, he also loosens his inhibitions in this area and lets loose? After all, he's a particularly skilled manipulator and a toxic type; one wrong move and you'll fall for his tricks…

No way? Even if it's Bai Jun's mother, she's more like a close friend than a friend. How could Bai Jun just obediently let his aunt instigate him? He'll probably do something unexpected.

Of course, Bai Jun might also go along with it and create some kind of jealousy-filled drama for himself, just because he enjoys watching his girlfriends bicker? Hmph, who would be jealous and quarrel over a fungal creature?

Yukino Yukinoshita muttered to herself, then suddenly felt that her behavior of standing at the door observing was a bit strange. She turned to look at the sky and simply turned back to her room to change her clothes and get up.

The couple exchanged glances.

Bai Ying's father: What are your thoughts, wife?

Bai Ying's mother: My daughters aren't very good at fighting.

Bai Ying's father: It's really strange. From childhood to adulthood, that kid's biggest hobby should have been being someone else's father. He doesn't have any skills in wooing girls. How did he manage to have five girlfriends?

Bai Ying's mother: You don't have any skill in wooing girls, and you always complain about this and that. If you can get married, then Er Bai is no problem at all.

Bai Ying's father: ...

Before the two could even finish exchanging glances, the door that had just closed suddenly opened again, and Yukinoshita Haruno excitedly pulled Yukinoshita Yukino out.

"Hurry, hurry, catching someone cheating is all about being in bed together."