Seeing their husband lost in silent thought, Li Zhenxin, Wu Yunyue, and the other two women were somewhat puzzled. They had no idea what he was thinking, nor did they dare ask!
Only Yun'er, nestled in his arms, grew impatient at the sight of the table full of delicious spirit cuisine!
"Father! I'm hungry! I want fish!"
Yun'er's call brought Liu Changxu back from his thoughts. Looking at the adorable daughter in his arms, then at his wives and children watching him, he said apologetically:
"Everyone, go ahead and eat!"
As he spoke, he reached out with his jade chopsticks, picked up a large piece of fish from the jade platter of silver knife fish, and fed it to Yun'er. The flesh was translucent as jade, fragrant, tender, and silky.
Yun'er opened her mouth and ate the fish her father offered, her little face brimming with delight and contentment. Being fed by her father was always her happiest moment-a privilege her brothers had never enjoyed.
Liu Changxu could be said to have single-handedly made Yun'er so mischievous and willful. After all, he had loved holding her in his arms during meals since she was little! Only now did he realize how serious the problem had become.
Now that Liu Changxu had four wives and concubines and six children, continuing to treat his family with his old mindset and habits was itself a mistake.
When the family was small, Liu Changxu could get away with this. Fewer people meant simpler relationships, after all. But with so many more wives and children, it no longer worked-as his current situation showed! If he failed to adjust in time, serious problems would arise in the future.
The strict rules of a large household might cool the warmth between family members somewhat, but they also