After he finished speaking, he walked out of the ancestral hall where the meeting was being held. Several elders who disagreed with the division of the family rushed after him, but Sun Qi blocked them. He said firmly, "Gentlemen, the master said he wants to be alone for a while."
The clan elders knew something must have happened, otherwise Sun Ganzheng wouldn't have suddenly agreed to split the family. They exchanged glances and decided to discuss it further before going to find Sun Ganzheng.
When Sun Ganzheng returned to his study, he immediately summoned his most beloved grandson, Sun Mao, who was the youngest son of the third branch of the Sun family. He was the same age as Huo Guxian and was intelligent from a young age. He was deeply loved by Sun Ganzheng. Although he was only eleven or twelve years old, Sun Mao already had a pair of eyes that seemed to see through the world, which was very unlike a child.
Naturally, he wasn't as handsome as Huo Guxian, but he was very spirited. Unlike the usual refined and cultured disciples of aristocratic families, he was quite aloof. When he saw Sun Ganzheng, he bowed respectfully and said, "Grandfather."
“Recite the family precepts once.” Sun Gan stood by the window with his hands behind his back, not looking at Sun Mao.
Sun Mao was taken aback, but he had no choice but to obey his grandfather's words, so he recited: "Filial piety and brotherly love are fundamental, loyalty and trustworthiness are paramount, integrity comes first, and honesty is essential..."
"Grandfather is going to teach you today how to continue the family line," Sun Gan interrupted Sun Mao.
Sun Mao looked at Sun Ganzheng, puzzled. He was only the youngest son of the third branch of the family, and according to the family rules, he was not qualified to be the head of the family. He was a little confused at this moment, as he was just a teenager.
"Go pack your things. Your grandfather will send you out of the capital at dawn tomorrow. Remember, you carry on the hopes of the Sun family. No matter how many years pass, never forget to revive the Sun family."
Sun Mao remembered his grandfather holding his shoulders, looking him into the eyes, and saying, "Revive the Sun family, never forget." For many years, he didn't quite understand why his grandfather hadn't taught him how to perpetuate a family line. Later, when he made a comeback as the head of the Sun family, rose to the highest position in the court, and his call to action was echoed by scholars across the land, he finally understood that adaptability was the key to a family's continuation, while rigidity and conservatism would ultimately lead to its demise.
Therefore, Emperor Mingde was right; he dedicated his life to the dynasty, but that's another story, decades later.
At the same time, Sun Zhongshi received news that her father-in-law had agreed to divide the family property! Overjoyed, she clasped her hands together and thanked the Bodhisattva, for her daughter was saved, saved!
She didn't know how to get 50% of the Sun family's assets. Later, her maid mentioned that if the family were divided, as the eldest son of the eldest branch, he could get 50%! There weren't many people in their branch, and their daughters were almost all married, so there was no need to rush to prepare dowries. Moreover, the old lady would protect them and give them more private property. She also had a dowry. Besides, Sun Yun might not even live to see her!
The assassins sent to Prince Yong's mansion were sent by her. However, what she did not expect was that not only were all the assassins she sent to Prince Yong's mansion wiped out, but nine-tenths of the Sun family's assassins were also eliminated!
Otherwise, why would Sun Ganzheng have agreed to divide the family property?
The saying goes, "Marry a virtuous wife and take a concubine based on her looks." This is exactly what it means. A virtuous wife brings blessings to three generations, while an unvirtuous wife brings disaster to one's descendants, ruining the family and morals.
The next day, Zhao Shu got up early, washed and dressed, had a simple breakfast, and then played chess with Sun Yun under the wisteria tree, in accordance with the imperial edict of Emperor Jingmingde.
Sure enough, around 9:00 AM, Liang Yunsi arrived carrying a whisk. Upon seeing Zhao Shu, he bowed with a beaming smile and said, "This servant greets the Princess. May the Princess be blessed with good fortune and peace."
Zhao Shu smiled in response, "Why is Eunuch Liang smiling so happily? Has something good happened?"
"But soon it was good news. Last night, His Majesty dreamt that the Wenqu Star fell to earth and transformed into a swan, to assist the dynasty in its great prosperity. His Majesty was so happy, and I was happy too. The Imperial Observatory said that the Wenqu Star fell in the middle of the north and south, not far from the capital. His Majesty was just about to go and find the Wenqu Star when he saw a man holding a junior's hand and strolling through the streets and alleys. He thought of the Princess. His Majesty often said that the Princess was a lucky star incarnate and was His Majesty's lucky star."
He rambled on, "Well, His Majesty sent me to invite the Princess."
Last night, Emperor Mingde came to Prince Yong's residence, and Zhao Shu knew that today she would definitely visit the virtuous minister three times. Ji Dongxue has been demoted, and it is time to let her teacher enter the court.
By controlling the appointment, evaluation, promotion, demotion, transfer, and conferment of honors of officials in the dynasty, one is one step closer to seizing power.
Zhao Shu greatly admired Emperor Mingde for his forbearance!
She stood up and said to Sun Yun, "Yun, there are books in the small study. If you're bored, you can go and browse through them. I'm going now."
Sun Yun was extremely intelligent and naturally knew that Zhao Shu had to go, so he nodded and said, "Go ahead, I'm fine."
After leaving the Prince Yong's residence with Liang Yunsi, Zhao Shu discovered that Emperor Mingde had once again come to pick her up in his own carriage. It was truly unprecedented for a princess to go to such lengths.
Without any hesitation, they boarded the carriage and soon arrived at the city gate, where Emperor Mingde was indeed waiting.
"Ah Jun greets her Imperial Uncle." She jumped down from the carriage and respectfully greeted Emperor Mingde, not forgetting to take out a veil to cover her face.
Emperor Mingde looked at her with satisfaction and nodded. She was sensible and intelligent, and always brought him opportunities. She was even more considerate than his own daughter. He beckoned Zhao Shu to get up. "Get up. There are no Sanguzhai and Chunyuan in the capital yet. When would you like to move Sanguzhai and Chunyuan to the capital?"
As an emperor determined to create a peaceful and prosperous era, he was well aware of the value of commerce. Looking at the exquisitely decorated shops around him, he asked Zhao Shu.
Zhao Shu smiled mischievously, "Soon, Uncle Emperor, wouldn't you like to invest?"
Emperor Mingde leaned forward and said to her in a lecturing tone, "Nonsense! How could your imperial uncle compete with you for such a small profit?"
"Hehe, Your Majesty is wise and mighty. How about I pay you some taxes?" Zhao Shu said, half-jokingly and half-seriously.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Mingde's eyes flickered, and he nodded, "It's feasible, but not yet."
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