Chapter 1887: Young People Really Know How to Have Fun

After all, they still had to save face for the Sang family. The name Si'an was too easily linked to him, and once exposed, the Sang family's reputation would be completely ruined.

Hearing him say that, Sang Hong visibly relaxed. His daughter had always been intelligent, but she had been foolish in this matter. Giving the child that name would have clearly told everyone about her connection to Zu An.

At this point, Zu An added, "Let her take the Sang surname. Everyone now knows that the Sang family's daughter-in-law gave birth to a posthumous child. If she took a different surname, it would cause gossip."

He also didn't want to put Zheng Dan in an awkward position with others.

Sang Hong looked at Zu An gratefully and said, "Ah Zu, thank you. For now, let her keep the Sang surname. In a few years, we can find some opportunities to change her surname back."

The original plan was to have a son who would carry the Sang family bloodline and inherit Sang Qian's name. But the child turned out to be a daughter, rendering all their plans futile.

After all, it was impossible for Sang Qian to have another child. This child could still be claimed as a posthumous child, but if another child were born and also claimed to be posthumous, rumors of the Sang family daughter-in-law's infidelity would surely spread by the next day.

The high-stakes plan had failed, and he couldn't help but feel a little disheartened.

Sang Qian was also a bit despondent. However, looking at her well-behaved daughter, her mood quickly improved.

At this moment, Zheng Dan smiled and said, "This is actually simple. Just let Qianqian and Ah Zu have a few more children. Then we can just adopt one of them as an heir into the Sang family, can't we?"

Sang Qian immediately blushed intensely. "Dandan!"

Her relationship with Zu An was ambiguous. The original plan was for them to part ways after having one child, but now things had become awkward and difficult for them.

Zu An smiled. "If Miss Sang is willing, I don't mind."

Whether a child takes the father's or mother's surname, it's essentially the same. Besides, the Sang family had indeed helped him a great deal.

Sang Hong's eyes suddenly lit up. This was a good idea. He had been stuck in a dead end, only thinking about Sang Qian having a son. In fact, it didn't matter if the heir came through Sang Qian; the lineage would be the same.

Seeing everyone's gaze turn to her, Sang Qian's heart pounded. She lowered her head and whispered, "Everything is up to Father."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but secretly glance at Zu An. He was her first man, and excellent in every aspect. Having often chatted with Zheng Dan about him while in bed, the more she learned about him, the more she liked him.

"Hahahaha, good, very good." Sang Hong was instantly relieved, and his disheartened mood of the past few days significantly improved.

Zu An played with Sisi for a while. His adorable daughter, like a sculpted jade doll, truly melted his heart.

But she was still young. After a short while, she grew tired and, with drowsy eyes, drifted off to sleep.

Zu An carefully placed her in the cradle. Only then did he find an opportunity to discuss the current situation with Sang Hong.

To his surprise, Sang Hong waved his hand. "You can ask Qian'er about these matters; it's the same. In this regard, she has long surpassed me; sometimes I even have to consult her for advice."

He also wanted to create opportunities for his daughter. After all, the two had ended up in bed together without any formal status, so he had to further promote the relationship between his daughter and Zu An.

Zu An was a little surprised. He bowed to Sang Qian. "Then I'll trouble you, Sister Qian'er."

"Brother Zu, you're too kind," Sang Qian hastily returned the bow.

Zheng Dan chuckled. "Are you two performing a wedding ceremony?"

Sang Qian was so embarrassed she wanted to pinch him. Sang Hong, meanwhile, cleared his throat. "I won't disturb you young people anymore. I've been a bit tired with recent government affairs; I'll go back to sleep first."

After speaking, he winked at Aunt Mu. The two then got up and left.

Sang Qian's cheeks were flushed. "I'll take Sisi back to her room first."

At this point, Zheng Dan linked one arm through Sang Qian's and the other through Zu An's. "Let's go together. We're not strangers."

Sang Qian pursed her lips. She didn't refuse, feeling there was indeed no need to be defensive about her private room with Brother Zu.

Soon, the three returned to Sang Qian's boudoir. A delicate fragrance filled the air, and a faint scent of milk could also be subtly detected.

Zu An subconsciously glanced at Sang Qian's chest; it was indeed much fuller than before.

Sang Qian placed her daughter in the cradle. Sisi wriggled, seemingly sensing she had left her mother's embrace, and her tiny body squirmed as if about to wake up.

Sang Qian quickly bent down and gently patted her body, which finally soothed her.

Meanwhile, Zheng Dan linked her arm through Zu An's. "Ah Zu, what exactly happened during this time? Tell me quickly."

Zu An didn't hide anything from her, giving a rough account of the Grand Competition of the Purple Mountain Dao Sect and the events in the secret realm.

Of course, he omitted some details concerning his many female confidantes, and he didn't mention that he had killed Zhao Hao.

After all, this matter was too significant; if it were revealed, it would cause a huge uproar.

Zheng Dan sighed, "Ah Zu, you always experience so many interesting things. I really wish I could go with you."

However, she knew this wasn't realistic, as she had been pretending to be pregnant in the capital earlier.

Sang Qian said apologetically, "Dandan, it's all because of us that you couldn't move freely."

Zheng Dan was open-minded. "Talking like this between sisters makes us seem too distant. Anyway, the child has been born, so next I'll be free. It's you who will have to start preparing for pregnancy again."

"Oh, you!" Sang Qian exclaimed with a playful pout.

After the two playfully bickered for a while, the conversation quickly returned to serious matters. Sang Qian said earnestly, "Brother Zu, you don't know whether to side with the Crown Princess or the Empress, do you?"

"Mm-hmm," Zu An nodded. "They are both very good to me. No matter which side I help, I'll offend the other."

Zheng Dan's expression was peculiar. "Why are they so good to you? Don't tell me they've all had affairs with you."

As she said it, she found it so preposterous herself that she couldn't help but laugh.

Zu An wisely chose not to respond.

Sang Qian pondered, "Since both sides treat you well, don't place your bets for now. Brother Zu, you can use your title as Academic Dean to retreat to the academy. By not interfering in either party's affairs, you naturally won't offend them."

Zheng Dan couldn't help but say, "Actually, with Brother Zu's current strength, there's no need to be so discreet. He alone managed to subdue the entire royal court among the demon race back then; he should be able to do the same here, right?"

Sang Qian shook her head. "It's different. The various major families of the demon race have relatively loose ties, which allows them to be defeated one by one. But here in the capital, the major families have too much hidden strength."

"The demon race's foundation cannot compare to ours. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been driven to the desolate lands."

Zu An was a little surprised. "I didn't expect Sister Qian'er to know so much about these things."

Sang Qian's face flushed slightly. "I usually don't have much to help Brother Zu with, so I specifically looked into the situation in the capital."

"Brother Zu, as the saying goes, 'A tree that stands out in the forest will be toppled by the wind.' If you step forward now, you could easily become the public enemy of the powerful families, or you might be used as a tool without realizing it. We still have too little information, so I suggest you lie low for now and observe how the situation develops."

"There are many ambitious people among the major families, and they are almost at their breaking point. Brother Zu, what you need to do now is be more patient than them."

Zu An smiled. "I truly don't want to be someone else's tool. I was still a bit hesitant, but Sister Qian'er's analysis has clarified my thoughts. You are truly a Zhuge Liang among women."

"Brother Zu, you flatter me." Sang Qian was a little embarrassed.

Zheng Dan rolled her eyes. "You two already have a child. Why are you still being so formal and distant with each other?"

"I've decided. To bring you two closer, tonight we'll sleep together in the same bed. Ah Zu, tell us properly about what happened this time; I could tell you were vague about a lot of things just now." Without waiting for them to object, she took one by each hand and led them directly to the bed.

Sang Qian gasped, her small face turning as red as a persimmon.

Zu An was also a little awkward. "This might not be appropriate, I'm afraid."

After all, they were in the Sang family residence.

"What's inappropriate about it? Seeing you two being so formal and polite with each other gives me a headache," Zheng Dan chuckled. "Qianqian, don't your breasts usually become engorged at this time? Let Ah Zu help you today. We can't let this father do nothing."

Sang Qian was both embarrassed and flustered. "Dandan!"

How could she let him help with such a thing? It was utterly mortifying.

Zu An was speechless.

Dandan truly had always been so audacious.

Meanwhile, in Sang Hong's room in the courtyard, through the window, he could vaguely see three figures in his daughter's distant room.

Aunt Mu, who was beside him, couldn't help but say, "They're being too wild. How can sisters-in-law be in the same room...?"

Sang Hong, however, waved his hand. "This might not necessarily be a bad thing. It could help Qian'er and Zu An become thoroughly familiar with each other."

"But this is too easy for that young man," Aunt Mu grumbled slightly. She had watched Sang Qian grow up and always regarded her as her own daughter. Now, she felt as if her prized cabbage had been rooted up by a pig.

"Zu An has helped us a lot," Sang Hong said, "and he's a person of great loyalty and integrity. Qian'er won't lose out by being with him." Sang Hong was quite open-minded. Suddenly, he couldn't resist walking over to Aunt Mu, sweeping her into his arms, and heading towards the bed.

Aunt Mu was a little flustered. "Master, what are you doing?"

"These young people really know how to have fun," Sang Hong chuckled. "Seeing them has piqued my interest. Maybe I can even have another son myself in the future, without Ah Zu's help."

"Oh, you," Aunt Mu said, her eyes narrowing flirtatiously. For a moment, her heart also pounded with excitement.