[Cozy Historical Daily Life] [Putting Ungrateful Children in Their Place] [Satisfying Family Schemes and Political Intrigue] [A Road to Wealth Through the Imperial Examinations]
Chen Yannian, a modern wage slave, unexpectedly traveled back to the Ming Dynasty and became an elderly man of forty-six. As soon as he arrived, his eldest son's family and his youngest daughter were already hoping he'd die soon, intent on seizing the ancestral home and farmland.
When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to nine years earlier, when his predecessor still held all the power. Chen Yannian declared, "All of you, get on your knees!"
His eldest daughter-in-law: "Father, as the eldest son's wife, managing the household and handling domestic affairs is my duty."
Chen Yannian: "How dare you! You are unworthy of your position, and you have no aptitude for managing the household. Don't even dream of being in charge again!"
His eldest son: "Father, I'm the eldest son. I'll be responsible for carrying on the family in the future."
Chen Yannian: "Slap him! You're uneducated, ignorant, and wicked. What makes you think you're worthy?"
His second son's wife was gentle and dutiful. From now on, she would be entrusted with full control of the household.
His second son was honest and simple-minded. Chen Yannian would pave the way for him. He wasn't good at studying and lacked status? His father would take the imperial examinations and secure him a life of wealth and glory.
His thoughtful eldest daughter was being bullied? Come on over, her father would stand up for her.
His third son was always gloomy? As luck would have it, his father was an expert in bone-locking techniques.
His fourth son was idle and lazy? His father would make him do the hardest work and eat the worst food.
His youngest daughter was spoiled and thought too highly of herself? Fine. Her father would beat some sense into her.
Some time later, his unfilial children wept and pleaded, "Father, we'll never dare do it again."
Chen Yannian said disdainfully, "Don't be in such a hurry. Things will get even worse for you later."
