Give Me This Child

Shen Miaomiao looked at Shen Tao and said, "So now you're not my father anymore, right?"

Shen Tao looked at Shen Miaomiao's face, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "No, sigh!"

Suddenly, Shen Miaomiao tugged at Shen Tao's sleeve and said, "Then... Miaomiao will marry you."

Shen Tao's eyes widened as he said, "What... what nonsense are you spouting?"

Shen Miaomiao said earnestly, "If I'm not your biological daughter, then can't I marry you?"

Shen Tao was speechless, then turned and ran.

Shen Miaomiao chased after her, calling out, "Dad, ptooey, ptooey, Shen Tao, wait for me!"

Zhou Wanwan couldn't help but laugh at the scene. What kind of mess was this?

Shen Tao's eldest son, youngest son, eldest daughter-in-law, and youngest daughter-in-law all came over.

Shen Yu'an frowned and said, "Miaomiao, what are you doing?"

Shen Miaomiao pouted and said, "I'm not being ridiculous. Why should that old woman want my father? Who does she think she is?"

Shen Yu'an rubbed his head and said, "No matter what, she's still your mother. Watch your words."

Shen Miaomiao snorted coldly:

What kind of words should I be careful about?

Now my marriage is ruined, and my father has been ruined by her. I might as well give myself to my father in return."

Shen Tao glared at her and said, "Shen Miaomiao, what nonsense are you spouting?"

General Qin sat on the wall and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement:

What is Shen Miaomiao trying to do? She actually wants to marry her own father?

"This is insane! What if Shen Tao agrees? Wouldn't that create chaos?"

Zhou Wanwan chuckled and said:

"What's going on here? Shen Miaomiao looks exactly like Qin Shuang's cousin, she's definitely not Shen Tao's child!"

Being with Shen Tao now, isn't that great?

Speaking of which, you're supposed to be Shen Miaomiao's grandfather! Too bad that's a lie.

Your family situation is so complicated!

General Qin scoffed, "As long as Shen Tao isn't insane, he will never be with Shen Miaomiao."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Shen Miaomiao and said:

"To be honest, Shen Miaomiao is quite good-looking; she's both pretty and lively."

Besides, she genuinely has feelings for Shen Tao; who knows, given enough time, Shen Tao might fall for her!

"Impossible, absolutely impossible."

General Qin spoke with absolute certainty, and Zhou Wanwan said:

I've seen so much backyard gossip.

Your family's gossip is truly explosive! Qin Shuang and Shen Yumei are absolutely astounding!

Qin Shuo's lips twitched. "Don't even mention you, even I can't believe it. This is absolutely outrageous."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Qin Shuo and said, "If I asked you to bring a million troops to join me, what are your chances of success?"

Qin Shuo was taken aback for a moment and said:

"A million-strong army? Forget about it. The soldiers of the Great Qi only recognize their generals."

Without your token, nobody listens to you, not even me.

Zhou Wanwan took out a token and said:

"You mean this token? Is it really that magical?"

"So if you hold this token, will those people listen to you?"

Qin Shuo stared blankly at the token in her hand and said, "This is a tiger tally. Where... where did you get this?"

Zhou Wanwan then took out fish tally, tortoise tally, dragon scale tally, as well as the imperial seal, jade ivory scepter, and gilded military token bestowed by the emperor—each a warrant for mobilizing and commanding troops.

Qin Shuo stared in disbelief and asked, "Who exactly are you? Are you someone who specializes in selling military tallies?"

Zhou Wanwan chuckled and said, "No? How could I possibly sell military tokens?"

Qin Shuo patted his chest and said, "Selling these military tallies is strictly prohibited within the Great Qi territory. If anyone finds out, I'll lose my head."

"Uh... don't worry! I wouldn't do such a thing. I'm a law-abiding citizen."

Qin Shuo's lips twitched. Whoever obeys the law, she could never be the one.

Zhou Wanwan was in a good mood. She had recently acquired many estates and thoroughly emptied them of all their livestock, grain, and vegetables.

Old Madam Qin was furious. Zhou Wanwan had just returned to the courtyard when she saw Steward Qin leading a group of people over.

He looked at Qin Shuo and Zhou Wanwan and said, "Old Madam Qin requests your presence in the front hall."

Qin Shuo looked at him and said, "Qin Zhong, you're really loyal, aren't you?"

Qin Zhong sighed and said, "General Qin, there are some things we had no choice but to do. I hope you will understand."

Qin Shuo snorted coldly and followed him to the front hall.

Madam Qin looked at Qin Shuo and said, "Qin Shuo, since you're here, why don't you have a cup of tea?"

Qin Shuo sneered, "I dare not drink the tea you gave me; I'm afraid it might be poisoned."

Madam Qin sneered, "Fine, don't drink then! Qin Shuo, you brought this on yourself, don't blame me."

Qin Shuo sneered:

"Shen Yumei, have you no shame? You're flirting with men while I'm not home."

Now she's raised her own daughter to be like this; truly, like mother, like daughter.

Shen Yumei snorted coldly:

"Who gave you permission to be stationed at the border all day long?"

"I brought you here so you could see how happy my family is."

Duan Beishan came out of the house, grasped Shen Yumei's hand tightly, and said, "Yumei, why did you call him here? It's bad luck."

Shen Yumei smiled and said, "What's there to be unlucky about? It's to let him witness our happiness. We got married yesterday."

Qin Shuo looked at her and said, "Congratulations! I wish you two a long and happy life together, many children, and a harmonious and lasting marriage. May that scumbag and bitch be locked up forever."

Zhou Wanwan taught him that last sentence.

Shen Yumei was taken aback for a moment and said, "Are you feeling sad?"

Qin Shuo chuckled and said, "What's there for me to be sad about? You two should definitely live a good life together."

Shen Yumei said, "I think you're just being stubborn. Are you comfortable living in the backyard? Are you happy eating just a few steamed buns a day?"

Shen Yumei had someone prepare a bowl of thin porridge and a few steamed buns for her every day.

Qin Shuo rubbed his stomach; Zhou Wanwan had been eating too well lately, and he had gained a lot of weight.

If he hadn't been boxing every day, he probably would have gotten as fat as a pig.

Qin Shuo looked at her and said, "She's fine, eating well and sleeping soundly, you don't need to worry."

Who's worried about you?

Shen Yumei looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "You little girl, you're quite quiet and well-behaved in the backyard, making things easy for me."

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said, "Yes, I'm very happy to have food and lodging here."

Shen Yumei's lips twitched as she said:

"Oh, you're having so much fun! Then you guys can clear the land yourselves from now on!"

Anyway, the side courtyard is big enough for you to mess around with. If you can't grow anything, then just eat wild vegetables!

Duan Beishan smiled and said:

"Oh! That's a great idea."

It's quite amusing that the once-great general has become like this.

They had barely finished speaking when they saw the Shen Clan family members walk in.

Shen Yumei's family is also a wealthy and powerful clan.

Old Master Shen walked in and said, "Qin Shuo?"

Shen Yumei laughed and said, "Father, Qin Shuo is locked up in the backyard right now! Today is my first day of marriage! Let him come out for some fresh air."

Old Master Shen sneered, "You good-for-nothing! If you hadn't had some skills before, I wouldn't have wanted my daughter to marry you!"

Old Master Shen's youngest son looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Where did this little girl come from? She's quite pretty!"

Shen Yumei smiled and said, "Zhou Wanwan has become quite famous lately."

Old Master Shen's youngest son Shen Zhao, said with a smile, "Sister, you mean this is Zhou Wanwan? She's the top scorer in this year's imperial examination!"

"Yes, that brat."

Shen Zhao laughed heartily, "Sister, that's so interesting! Give me this child, I'll give him a good lesson."

Shen Yumei frowned and said, "This girl is very unpredictable. You might not be able to control her. I think we should just forget about it!"

Shen Zhao disagreed and said:

How capable can a 6-year-old girl be?

"If I took her out and made her my follower, wouldn't that make me look incredibly prestigious?"