Jiang He had led a happy life since childhood.
When he was little, his dependable Eldest Brother shouldered everything, leaving him free to raise hell and run wild.
Once his Eldest Brother began fighting on the battlefield, a steady, thoughtful third brother emerged below him to worry about everything.
With an older brother above and younger siblings below, and both his Eldest Brother and third brother outstanding beyond belief, the Jiang Residence would never have to depend on him. He ran even wilder.
He knew nothing of the Capital's elegant literary retreats, but when it came to good food and entertainment, there was nothing in the Capital Jiang He didn't know.
His loyal, generous nature earned him plenty of friends.
His attentiveness to girls' feelings even earned him the private nickname "women's best friend" in the Capital.
The first time he felt at a loss was when Jiang Li entered official service and investigated his first case.
During those days, their father ran into difficulties with his official duties and was so overwhelmed every day that he had no time even to come home.
Jiang Li suffered grievous injuries in an assassination attempt. Their mother happened to be ill and recuperating then, while Jiang Si was at an age when he loved playing and making trouble, causing mischief at school every day until the Tutor summoned a parent. Ningning was still little and loved making a fuss, too.
With no one looking after the sprawling Jiang Residence, everything instantly turned into a pot of boiling chaos.
He remembered his father returning home after several days, travel-worn, his clothes filthy and his body smelling, without even a moment to spare for him.
He remembered his mother looking at him gently and saying, "He'er, I'll have to entrust the Jiang Residence to