Shen Yan never imagined he would be reborn.
He hadn't seen Jiang Tian since their last parting.
However, one can obtain information about a person through various channels.
Shen Yan couldn't let her go either, so he witnessed all of Jiang Tian's life over the years.
He watched as Xiao Linghan took good care of Jiang Tian, and they had a daughter together. He heard that the girl was also very capable, like a little tyrant in the Northwest.
As for him, he simply behaved himself as the Duke.
In recent years, the emperor has become increasingly unpredictable, and almost all officials are somewhat apprehensive about him.
As a noble family, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was also targeted, and many people thought so.
But Shen Yan didn't think so.
He knew better than anyone how his family had risen to prominence.
Compared to those so-called nobles who rose to the top through all sorts of shady dealings and opportunistic tricks, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion has come a long way step by step.
They hadn't done anything wrong, so why should they worry about being held accountable by the emperor?
When the storm raged, the Duke's Mansion remained calmer than anyone else.
If the Emperor truly intends to settle scores later, then they will not escape punishment; if the Emperor truly intends to punish them based on right and wrong, then they will be safe and sound.
They did indeed win the bet.
Those powerful families who used dirty tricks were all held accountable and removed from their posts one after another, while their family, as always, remained peaceful without any disturbances.
After his father fell seriously ill, Shen Yan succeeded to the position of Duke, and he went from being called the heir apparent to the Duke.
The turmoil in the capital for several years kept his mother and father focused on the stability of the family, leaving them no time to attend to his marriage.
But once everything had settled down and the capital city had been completely transformed, his parents finally remembered his marriage proposal.
Shen Yan was already in his twenties at that time, and his family was even discussing with him that he should elevate a maid to have a child. If he couldn't find a proper wife, he couldn't let the family line end.
But Shen Yan already held great power at that time, and everyone had to listen to him. No one could control what he wanted to do or didn't want to do.
No one can forcefully carry him to the bed unless he agrees.
He remained single for several years until one of his father's old friends asked him for help.
His father's friend was implicated by the son of a prominent family.
In the capital, relationships are complex and intertwined, and it is not uncommon for people to seek kinship ties.
This friend has been ambushed and may soon be beheaded.
He risked his life to find Shen Yan's father, hoping to persuade him to take in his daughter.
His meaning was clear: he wanted Shen Yan to marry her daughter.
Once she becomes the Duchess, no one will dare to bully her anymore.
Anyway, there are only two people in their family. It doesn't matter if he dies, but his daughter must live on.
Shen Yan's father's friend had once saved his father's life, and he owed his father a life-saving favor.
This act of kindness in exchange for a marriage seems to be neither a gain nor a loss.
Shen's father, who always valued his promises, handed the choice over to Shen Yan.
Shen Yan finally agreed.
Never be a person who breaks promises is their family motto.
After marrying that woman, Shen Yan never laid a finger on her.
The woman initially had some ideas. Anyone in that position would have some ideas; ambition grows little by little.
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