The whole family is obsessed with love? The princess woke them up one after another.

Prince Rui and the others exchanged glances.

It wasn't just liking it, it was ecstatic!

Who doesn't want to achieve great things?

Those who can serve as officials in the imperial court are not in idle positions; they are all capable.

Who wasn't once full of passion and eager to achieve something great?

Is the infighting among princes over the succession on the same level as expanding the territory of the court?

The group looked at Qi Zhiyu, unsure of what to say.

While her rivals used underhanded tactics against her, she engaged in a power struggle within the imperial court.

While her rivals focused on vying for the throne, she pursued a path of conquest and annexation of other countries.

She's always one step ahead.

"Father, Mother, please eat." Qi Zhiyu glanced at them.

Why not eat all this delicious food?

Prince Rui and Princess Rui smiled at each other and began to eat.

Looking at his younger sister, Qi Jingchen could only sigh inwardly, "Comparison is the thief of joy... no, am I even worthy of being compared to my sister?"

My younger sister is so outstanding.

Qi Jingxi, on the other hand, was straightforward and spoke her mind without any reservations: "Sis, you're quite scary like this."

Qi Zhiyu, biting into a duck leg, looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Her cheeks were chubby and plump, like little steamed buns; she was adorable no matter how you looked at her.

She's just a little girl who hasn't grown up yet.

but……

Qi Jingxi was very puzzled. How could his sister be so different?

"That cruel and fierce struggle for the throne is less important to you than eating... What do you expect the King of Wu to think?" Qi Jingxi suddenly felt that the King of Wu was quite pitiful.

He may pity her, but he'll only gloat and, given the chance, kick her while she's down.

He has no sympathy for the King of Wu!

Who told his family that when his father was in hiding, the King of Wu targeted them in every way?

If they hadn't held on, they would have been suppressed to an unknown degree long ago.

Qi Zhiyu asked, puzzled, "What he thinks has nothing to do with me?"

Why should I care what he thinks?

Qi Zhiyu's reaction was so direct, it had nothing to do with arrogance or conceit.

That's what she thinks.

In fact... that's just her habit.

Qi Jingxi didn't say anything, but silently gave a thumbs up: "Sis, you're amazing."

Qi Zhiyu chuckled as Qi Jingxi picked up some food and said, "Second brother, you should eat your meal."

"You'll be busy from now on."

Qi Jingxi asked in surprise, "What am I busy with?"

He was only in the Ministry of Personnel.

"When two countries are at war, people can't be promoted?" Qi Zhiyu asked with amusement.

"Especially when you're sent as an envoy to the Qi Kingdom... unexpected things can happen. If someone dies, wouldn't you have to find someone to fill the vacancy?"

Qi Jingxi stared wide-eyed in astonishment: "Sister... Sister... you... you want to..."

Qi Zhiyu chuckled, "What a great opportunity to eliminate dissidents."

"Keep those who are sensible and capable, and those who are not of one mind with us... Our father is benevolent, so let's give them a chance to serve the country and make a name for themselves in history."

Qi Zhiyu spoke casually, but Qi Jingxi instantly got goosebumps.

"What the hell!" He slammed his hand on the table. "I thought I was already pretty good at getting my father's people into suitable positions in the Ministry of Personnel."

"I never expected this..."

"Sis, compared to you, what I did was really... insignificant."

Qi Zhiyu disagreed: "How could it be insignificant?"

"Second brother, you're underestimating yourself too much."

Not everyone can so naturally arrange people into their proper places.

The Ministry of Personnel was in charge of matters such as the evaluation and transfer of officials.

Her second brother wasn't in charge of the Ministry of Personnel, but he could get his father's people smoothly and properly placed in their positions.

That skill... is something not everyone can do.

"Oh...it's nothing, it's nothing, it's nothing!" Qi Jingxi waved her hand modestly.

Qi Jingchen: "...Shut your mouth, I can see your back teeth."

What does being happy like that have to do with humility?

Qi Jingxi not only didn't stop laughing, but she also moved closer to Qi Jingchen and laughed even more exaggeratedly: "Hahaha! Hahaha! I'm just laughing, I'm just laughing."

"You're jealous because my sister praised me, aren't you?"

Qi Jingchen closed his eyes, but then couldn't help himself and slapped him.

"You hit me too!" Qi Jingxi complained, clutching the back of her head. "Mom and Dad, aren't you going to do anything about this?"

Why does he always get beaten up?

Prince Rui sighed: "You deserve a beating."

Qi Jingxi: "!!!"

Wronged!

His pitiful appearance softened Princess Rui's heart: "Eldest son, how could you hit your brother like that?"

"Your younger brother is an adult now, and he also cares about his reputation."

Qi Jingxi nodded repeatedly: "That's right, that's right!"

"Why don't you wait until your sister isn't around before you hit her?" Princess Rui scolded.

Qi Jingxi, who was nodding, suddenly froze: "..."

What is that?

What did that mother just say?

Princess Rui completely ignored Qi Jingxi's incredulous gaze.

Qi Zhiyu lowered her head to suppress a laugh; she had to save face for her second brother.

"Sister... they're all bullying me, I can't live like this!" Qi Jingxi complained, tugging at Qi Zhiyu's sleeve.

"It hurts so much, it's the youngest of my siblings."

Qi Jingchen looked at his hands. If he hadn't been absolutely confident in his strength, he would have truly believed Qi Jingxi's performance.

This guy's acting is so realistic.

He shouldn't have held back his strength just now!

"It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt, snoring away," Qi Zhiyu soothed.

She was happy to coax her own lively older brother, saying, "I'll have the maid bring you the medicine in a bit."

"It won't hurt anymore if you wipe it on."

Qi Jingxi immediately grinned from ear to ear: "Okay!"

Qi Jingchen: "..."

He suddenly understood what it meant to be a crying baby.

Qi Jingxi, that guy...

"Hiss..." Qi Jingchen suddenly gasped, holding his right hand.

"Big brother, what's wrong?" Qi Zhiyu asked with concern.

"I think I twisted my ankle when I was hit. It's nothing. Don't worry about it." Qi Jingchen smiled very politely.

Prince Rui looked at his eldest son in disbelief.

He suddenly understood how his father felt when he looked at him.

It's really... hard to explain.

"I'll have the maid send a bottle to my elder brother as well." Qi Zhiyu was quite shrewd.

Qi Jingchen smiled, his eyes crinkling: "You've really gone to a lot of trouble, Yu'er."

"We're siblings, why bring this up?" Qi Zhiyu laughed.

Her lovely family, the family she loves, is naturally different.

Qi Jingxi glared at Qi Jingchen and spat, "Shameless."

Qi Jingchen smiled slightly, "We're in the same boat."

Who couldn't see the tension between the two brothers?

The family laughed and joked, oblivious to the storms raging in the capital.

The next day, Qi Yanhe sent someone to deliver the apology gifts.

Qi Zhiyu glanced at it casually and smiled.

Qi Yanhe was quite sensible; the things he sent were not perfunctory at all.

He is clever, though.