[Ming dynasty + everyday life + adorable child + food + comedy + henpecked husbands + cozy family + no angst]
During the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, Crown Princess Su Wanning had a huge argument with Crown Prince Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao left in a huff and didn't come home for half a month. Su Wanning gave up on the spot, picked up two-year-old Zhu Xiongying, and packed their things.
Back! To! Her! Parents' Home!
Zhu Biao stormed off to complain to Zhu Yuanzhang: “Father! My wife is being unreasonable!”
Before Zhu Yuanzhang could say a word, Empress Ma was already sitting there sipping tea. Su Wanning sat beside her with a beaming smile, while Zhu Xiongying munched on pastries.
Empress Ma said, “Biao, your wife told me everything. Have you really not been home for half a month?”
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed at once. “You unfilial brat! Get on your knees!”
Zhu Biao: “...”
She'd beaten him to the punch and made a complaint first. Who had she learned that trick from?!
From that day on, a new era began in the Ming imperial household.
Crown Princess Su Wanning took it easy, raised her child, and cooked delicious food. Empress Ma had her back, while Princess Consort Xu Miaoyun helped twist the knife.
Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Di were completely at the mercy of the three women.
Zhu Biao knelt on a washboard, Zhu Yuanzhang carried the foot-washing water, and Zhu Di... Zhu Di couldn't even get away.
Zhu Xiongying sat to one side gnawing on a chicken leg and said in his childish voice, “Dad, Mom says you have to kneel properly before you can eat.”
Zhu Biao nodded tearfully. “...I understand, son.”
Isn't it okay to raise a puppy that doesn't even have sharp teeth? A bunch of people can't stand a dog? Taking care of everything will only make people feel bored, even their own sons.