Son, Stop Fishing Your Daddy Out of Trouble!

* As the founding emperor who established the Jiang Dynasty, Song Xian is a divisive figure among the people. Many believe he was indecisive, unambitious, and mediocre in talent, and that from raising an army to establish the Jiang Dynasty to pacifying the realm, he relied mostly on the strength of his three sons, Song Hancheng, Song Jimin, and Song Luyuan. Song Xian objects. That's completely wrong! It was all, all thanks to his three sons. He had absolutely nothing to do with it T_T * Song Xian transmigrates into a time of chaos and becomes the stepfather of three boys. He plans to earn a few extra coins each day, raise chickens and ducks, farm the land, and give the kids a peaceful country life with enough food and warm clothes. His three sons are handsome and well-behaved, and Song Xian is afraid they'll be bullied. Every day, he reminds them, "Don't stand out in troubled times. A quiet, ordinary life is a blessing." But then-- His eldest son, Song Hancheng, supposedly goes to work as a bookkeeper, but in reality becomes an adviser to Prince Liang, then kills Prince Liang and declares himself king. His second son, Song Luyuan, supposedly goes to work as a dock laborer, but in reality joins a bandit stronghold in the martial world, forcibly unites all the major sects, and proclaims himself martial arts alliance leader. His third son, Song Jimin, supposedly goes to be wed in a ghost marriage, but instead opens gambling houses and taverns everywhere, becoming the undisputed greatest merchant in the realm. In troubled times, heroes rise. In the end, one will bring the realm together. None of the three brothers wants to spend the rest of their lives at the mercy of others. Fired up, they charge ahead with gusto and push Song Xian onto the throne. Song Xian, who was cutting up pig intestines before someone suddenly put him in imperial robes: "???" Reader's notes: 1. The male lead is genuinely an unambitious slacker. It's a peaceful farming slice of life. 2. The golden finger is plant-related, with lots of fantasy plant details and foreshadowing. 3. Farming + food + a touch of mystery, in a light-novel style. (Blurb screenshot saved on August 24, 2023. Plagiarism will be pursued.) Theme: Even when you run into difficulties, stay positive and keep looking toward a better life.