Xiao Yuanshi was furious when he heard Prince Yi's shameless words.
"His last name is Xiao, not Liang," he said coldly.
"I heard that Your Highness can't have any more children in the future, so you have to acknowledge someone else's child as your son?"
Although they had broken off their relationship, Xiao Hanzheng and his siblings were still his children.
Liang Yulin raised an eyebrow. "After I marry Yuelan, won't Hanzheng be my son?
"Baili is my daughter, and Hanyi is my youngest son.
"It doesn't matter if I have an heir or not. It's fine as long as I have a complete family with children of both genders. Even if they don't have the surname Liang, they're still my children."
He sneered at Xiao Yuanshi, "Your surname is Xiao, but if you let Hanzheng and his siblings call you 'father' when you go out, let's see if they will.
"In the future, they will call me father, so Hanzheng is my eldest son. There is nothing wrong with that.
"Of course, if Hanzheng and the others are willing, it wouldn't be a big problem for them to be on the Liang family's genealogy."
These were all small matters that he could handle.
Xiao Yuanshi was speechless.
Not only did this shameless b * stard want to steal his woman, but he also wanted to steal his descendants.
He had been drugged by Ge Chunru to be unable to have any children, so he also felt that it would be difficult for him to have an heir.
Therefore, he hoped that Xiao Hanzheng and Xiao Hanyi could carry on his family line.
But if Prince Yi became their stepfather, he was really afraid that they would change their surnames to Liang.
"It's not certain if Yuelan will marry you yet, "he said with a cold face. "You shouldn't say it so confidently."
Liang Yulin chuckled. "You're just saying that the grapes are sour because you can't eat them.
"Yuelan has agreed to give me a chance. When we get married, I'll definitely send you an invitation. Remember to come to our wedding."
He and Kong Yuelan got along very well, so he had the confidence to marry her.
When the matters in the northern border were settled, he would return to the capital to propose and receive the Imperial edict.
Xiao Yuanshi was speechless. He didn't want to attend their wedding.
"Your Highness, why are you suddenly pursuing Kong Yuelan?
"In order to annoy me, or do you want to use Xiao Hanzheng and Shi Qingluo?" he couldn't help but ask.
He always felt that a man of Prince Yi's status would not fall for a woman who had been divorced.
How could Liang Yulin not understand what Xiao Yuanshi was implying?
His face turned cold. "I like Yuelan. It has nothing to do with Xiao Hanzheng and Shi Qingluo.
"You're even less worthy for me to use this to annoy you.
"Yuelan is the most special woman I've ever seen. She's gentle and strong, and she's good at cooking.
"When I'm with her, I experience a true feeling called home. This is something you might not be able to experience.
"I don't lack power and status, but what I want is a more interesting family filled with warmth.
"This is what Yuelan can give me.
"I also like her children and will treat them like my own.
"They can even inherit everything I have in the future.
"It doesn't matter to me whether they're my biological children or not. I value fate more."
He coldly glanced at Xiao Yuanshi, "So don't look at others with your petty mind. You put benefits above all else, but I value relationships more.
"Hanzheng and his siblings are very good, but you didn't cherish them. If you missed it, then it's gone.
"It's impossible to use Yuelan to redeem them. You'd better give up on that idea."
He added, "Besides, Yuelan is not as easy to coax as you think. She was able to force herself to leave you under those circumstances back then. It's even more impossible for her to be coaxed back by you now.
"Deputy Governor Xiao, one can be a confident person, but one can't be too self-righteous.
"If we don't get along, half a sentence is too much. I have nothing to say to you. You should think about it yourself."
After he finished speaking, he rode his horse and retreated to the back to talk to Xi Rui, who was also riding a horse.
He didn't like Xiao Yuanshi, so he could naturally mock him and ignore him.
Xiao Yuanshi's face was so swollen that his expression couldn't be seen, but his hand that was tightly holding the reins still revealed that he was not calm.
He was thinking about Prince Yi's words.
More interesting family filled with warmth?
He couldn't help but recall his life before he joined the army.
Kong Yuelan was able to take care of his life very well.
Although he had a simple meal every day, he had both sons and a daughter, which warmed his heart.
This was something he had not experienced after becoming a general and a deputy governor.
Ge Chunru had never given him such a feeling of home before.
Did he really make the wrong choice?
So if he wanted a 'family', only Kong Yuelan could give it to him?
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that he should make up with Kong Yuelan.
He turned to look at the carriage behind him, his eyes burning with desire.
Shi Qingluo had been observing this scumbag father the entire time and had also noticed the look in his eyes.
She guessed that he had probably been provoked by Prince Yi.
He had initially felt that his ex-wife was different, so he was a little interested.
However, when he found out that someone of a higher status was coming to snatch her away, he would feel that his ex-wife was too fragrant.
Especially now that his ex-wife was ignoring him, he wanted to conquer her again.
He was just a cheap bone.
Prince Yi was really good.
He deliberately provoked their scumbag father, but he would regret it more in the future.
But she liked it. No wonder her little husband accepted Prince Yi as his step-father so quickly.
He really suited their family's appetite.
If Prince Yi's personality wasn't filled with black sesame, but had the immortal-like handsome appearance when they first met, he would not be fated to interact with their family and others would feel too distant with his presence.
When they returned to the town, Xiao Hanzheng and the third prince had almost finished their work.
When he heard that his wife and the others had returned, he went out to pick them up personally.
Then, he saw his scumbag father, who was riding in the lead, get stung all over his face.
Xiao Hanzheng remembered that Prince Yi had secretly asked him for some powder to prevent insects, snakes, and ants from biting him last night. He suddenly didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
It turned out that this big-tailed wolf had already thought of how to deal with his scumbag father.
It had to be said that it was really beautifully done!
Xiao Yuanshi's face and hands were itchy, and he was excited when he saw Xiao Hanzheng.
"Hanzheng, do you have any anti-swelling medicine?"
His son had given Prince Yi anti-mosquito medicine, so he should have given him some anti-swelling medicine.
Xiao Hanzheng just looked at him coldly. "No!"
Xiao Yuanshi was speechless. Unfilial son.
Liang Yulin rode his horse over and looked at Xiao Hanzheng with a sneer. "Hanzheng, the medicine you gave me is very effective."
Xiao Hanzheng smiled. "If it's good, I'll make more for you next time."
Liang Yulin got off the horse and put his hand on Xiao Hanzheng's shoulder, looking very close. "Sounds good."
He said casually, "I've hunted a rabbit. Let's have spicy rabbit meat tonight. Your mother is also good at making this."
"That's true. My mother's cooking skills are getting better and better," Xiao Hanzheng chuckled.
"Yes, I love to eat your mother's cooking. I'll continue to help her today. I like to watch her cook."
He said this deliberately in front of Xiao Yuanshi, but it was not an act.
Instead, he really liked to cook with Kong Yuelan.
From time to time, he would help out, wash the vegetables, hand over the bowls, and so on.
He felt that it was a kind of pleasure and found the tasks very heartwarming.
Xiao Hanzheng knew how thick-skinned Prince Yi was, so he laughed and said, "As long as you're happy."
There was only one prince in the entire Daliang country who could help his mother in the kitchen.
How could his scumbag father compare to him?