Learning Together

After the imperial decree arranged their marriage, Cheng Shaoshang finally opened her heart. She and Wang Yue grew even closer, and the great weight on her mind finally lifted.

After all, she had once felt that she wasn't worthy of Wang Yue. Deep down, she'd been somewhat insecure. He had made a name for himself at a young age and was a general of higher rank than her father, while she was just a child left behind with no one to rely on.

But their blissful days together lasted only a few days before Cheng Shi came to Hua County. When he arrived, Wang Yue was strolling with Cheng Shaoshang along Hua County's new streets. Shops had begun opening here and there on both sides, and the county, which had recently suffered through the ravages of war, was showing signs of life again.

For the sake of future development, Wang Yue had opened a Youjian Inn here. After all, once he married into the Cheng family, this would be a place where his own influence could grow without worry.

Some of the people who had come with the inn had also started running small food stalls, and the snacks they sold were all among Cheng Shaoshang's favorites. That day, as he strolled with her and she carried her snacks, Cheng Shi happened upon them in a hurry.

Looking at his daughter, who had just survived a calamity and seemed to have put on a little weight, Cheng Shi could hardly believe his eyes. He had heard the news from far away and hadn't eaten properly for days.

He eyed the unfamiliar food in Cheng Shaoshang's hands and her bulging cheeks, then asked Wang Yue, "So this is how you've been fattening up my Niaoniao?"

Wang Yue rolled his eyes at