When Madam Chen passed away, few people came to pay their respects. The more considerate ones sent a condolence gift through their stewards. Only Prince Ling, who was unable to attend due to his own wedding, sent the Eighth Prince to offer incense on his behalf. When the Emperor learned of this, he sent Eunuch Yuan to offer his condolences to the old lady. Only then did the civil and military officials arrive, and Madam Chen's funeral was finally held with dignity.

It was precisely because of this kindness that Young Master Chen saved Yun Mo, and the Chen and Yun families became related by marriage.

Yun Mo shook her head. "Prince Ling recommended my father because he is exceptionally capable."

Madam Chen was convinced that she had benefited from Yun Mo's good fortune, but Yun Mo's words were also comforting to hear. Although the Yun family was just a merchant family, Madam Chen was extremely satisfied with Yun Mo's way of dealing with people and things. She was no less capable than the girls raised by aristocratic families. It was as if the Chen family had struck gold.

The Chen family was happy, and the Yun family was no less happy than the Chen family.

Yun Mo marrying into the household of a Vice Minister was already a great honor for the Yun family. Unexpectedly, less than two months after Yun Mo's marriage, the Vice Minister's household became the Minister's household. The Yun family has two daughters in total, one is the young mistress of the Minister's household, and the other will be the wife of the heir of a marquis's household in the future.

With two granddaughters who bring her honor, Old Madam Yun was overjoyed.

And then there's Shen Wan, her granddaughter, needless to say.

The Emperor appointed Minister Chen to temporarily assume the position of Minister of Rites, which did not cause any major disturbance in the court. However, on the morning of the third day, news of the Minister of Rites' death spread, and various factions began to stir.

Everyone felt it was inappropriate to promote Lord Chen to Minister of Rites, and then recommended those they thought were more suitable. Even Prince Cheng did not give up recommending the Earl of Anding.

Half of the morning court session that day was spent in a tug-of-war between various factions vying for the position of Minister of Rites.

However, there are also many people who agree with Lord Chen, and they are all influential figures, such as the Marquis of Pingyang, the eldest son of the Duke of Tan, the Marquis of Xuanping, the Right Chancellor, the Prince of Yanping, and the Prince of An.

Even when the Emperor asked the eldest son-in-law who he favored more, the eldest son-in-law agreed with Lord Chen.

The struggle for the position of Minister of Rites made the First Prince and Xie Jingyin realize just how powerful Xie Jingyan's backing was. Just a few months ago, Prince Ling was still in a wheelchair, but in just a few months, he had secured such a position in the court, even though he didn't hold any official position or attend court.

Finally, Lord Chen served as the acting Minister of Rites for one day before being officially appointed.