Now bring your eldest grandson here.
If the whole family is happy and harmonious, then the Great Stone Kingdom can be scattered.
Wu Meiren stubbornly kowtowed to the emperor.
The emperor asked, "Have you been very unhappy with your life in the palace all these years?"
Wu Meiren cried uncontrollably.
The question is now being asked: "Has the Wu family been very dissatisfied all these years?"
Many members of the Wu family entered the palace today, and they all came out to kneel.
The Wu family used to be relatively low-key and just average. But now, it seems like they're about to become famous?
They were all dressed in bright red, that's true, but it looked strange when they were all put together.
It seems the Wu family isn't just interested in one thing, but rather in another. One person isn't satisfied?
Xie Zhen chimed in: "Let me ask you, how much talent have you accomplished over the years that you feel so wronged?"
The old lady gestured, suggesting that her granddaughter and granddaughter-in-law should go instead.
Xie Zhen said, "Recite the Great Law of Zhao."
The two beauties were shivering from the cold, and damned Zhao Lu.
Xie Zhen said, "Even six-year-olds in Baishi Village can recite this, and six-year-olds can farm. Who among you knows how to farm?"
Jing Wei corrected: "A six-year-old child is still learning by following behind an adult; he can't plant it by himself."
Xie Zhen said, "Yan Boxuan could do that when he was three years old. Isn't that right?"
Today, people might scold: "Why are you bullying your nephew?"
Xie Zhen admitted his mistake: "I just thought my second sister-in-law was a good teacher, so I had my eighth brother recite the text."
Today, people say, "What's the use of just being able to recite? Get out of here."
Xie Zhen ran to comfort his eighth brother: "If you want to use it, you have to be able to memorize it first. If you can't even memorize it, how can you use it?"
Xie Li didn't want to play with his fourth brother. When he first heard that his second sister-in-law was pregnant again, his mind went blank.
Xie Jie will be very happy. He'll have another nephew. Even the eldest nephew can't play with him, so the second nephew should be able to.
Isn't it fun watching my eldest nephew play with the kids? My tenth brother isn't fun, but playing with my nephews and nieces is.
There are quite a few members of the Wu family, but really not many of them are worth mentioning.
Miss Wu wants to compose a poem.
Xie Zhou set the topic: "The topic is the Department of Charity."
Consort Zhu, speaking from behind the curtain, chimed in: "The Charity Department is all women, and they are doing a better job every year."
Consort Xing said softly, "From now on, I will guide Tai Ning to be more kind-hearted."
He responded with a sound.
Qian Sha eagerly vied for attention: "The three of us sisters should go together."
Today, let's understand it a little more clearly: "Yes."
Xing Jieyu and Qian Sha exchanged a smile.
Doing charity isn't for fame. It's because Gong Shanyuan experiences many things, which helps her become better so she can walk her own path in the future.
She's like Consort Huan, doing good deeds but never acting like a saint. Consort Xing wouldn't need the Charity Department to do what she wants.
When the princess grows up, she can do whatever she wants.
Qiansha not only wants a daughter, but she would be even happier if she could raise her well.
Which parent doesn't want to raise their child well? Although everyone's approach to "good" is different.
The eldest grandson of the emperor is different from others. As a princess, she should live happily, but as a person, she still needs to grow up.
Miss Wu went mad.
The poems of praise prepared by the Wu family were completely useless.
Princess Song indicated that whoever knew how should go first, and there was no need for an awkward silence.
Xing Miaolian boldly stepped forward and recited a poem expressing her true feelings.
I am very pleased today, and the rewards are generous.
Huan Yue also gave a portion.
Xing Miaolian was overjoyed.
Chen Zuo was also pleased. This brought honor to the Chen family. It was excellent that the Chen family had married such a virtuous and talented woman. Moreover, Miss Xing should be able to get along well with her sisters-in-law; even if she wasn't the matriarch, she might still contribute to family harmony.
Everyone knows that Xing Miaolian is Xing Jieyu's cousin, which adds a bit of a mystery.
Wen Miao also composed a poem.
The emperor was overjoyed!
The matriarch was also pleased: "With such a virtuous daughter-in-law in the royal family, it's no wonder Qing'e likes you."
Huan Yue exclaimed, "Grandpa, you should spoil me even more!"
Our ancestors were overjoyed!
Yan Shu and Wen Miao were neither fond of showing off. But they knew when to act.
Yan Shu practiced Taoism with Princess Guanghua from a young age, and this poem has a very ethereal quality.
He was particularly pleased: "Princess Guanghua is hereby granted the title of Princess of Qi'an County."
Yan Shu happily expressed her gratitude.
Xie Yu remained silent. His title was Qi, and Yan Shu's title was Qi An; it would be a miracle if they weren't related.
If Xie Yu were to seek posthumous honors from King Zhuang of Song, the chances of them falling into his lap would be extremely slim. However, as long as Xie Yu doesn't do anything wrong, the prince will still grant him the title. He is still young, and the future is uncertain.
My father and second brother especially love to change things up; who knows what they'll come up with in the future.
A wave of congratulations to Princess Guanghua. It's always a joyous occasion for a daughter to be granted the title of county princess.
It's unlikely that the Crown Prince cheated.
Xie Zhen called out, "Third Sister, come here."
The present nodded: "Yongmu, come."
Princess Yongmu was beautiful and gentle, but her gentleness was different from that of Consort Wu.
Perhaps people can see the difference between Lady Cui and Lady Wu from her, and even Princess Yongmu and Lady Cui are different.
Princess Yongmu's poems, like her personality, revealed a sharp edge, yet were so endearing.
I am very pleased today and hereby grant you a fief.
Princess Yongmu declined, saying, "I am doing well now. Thank you, Father Emperor. Long live the Emperor!"
The current emperor has bestowed upon her many gifts, just as he has upon those who are favored.
Princess Yongmu was very happy. Anyway, she was going to sea again this year, and her father might reward her when she returned.
The atmosphere at the banquet was a little strange, yet not strange. It's Chinese New Year, after all; charity is just one aspect.
No one cared how embarrassed the Wu family was.
Miss Wu has yet to compose a single decent poem.
Princess Changqing laughed and said, "The Wu family surely knows about the Charity Department, right? After all, they've only just arrived in Sheng'an."
Princess Yongqing proposed: "Everyone is worried about a poor harvest this year, so let's take this as a starting point?"
Grand Secretary Xu replied, "We still need to take certain precautions, even if we have to take precautions every year, we cannot let our guard down."
Huan Yue continued, "It's like being a person. You have to examine yourself three times a day. Even if you've been a good person for eighty-nine years, if you do one bad thing in the end, you'll be said to have ruined your reputation in your later years. Of course, many things you did when you were young will come to light later. On the other hand, some people have been bad people for fifty-nine years, and if they do one good thing in the end, they can become enlightened. That can't be said to be bad either."
Qian Sha said, "What Lady Huan said makes perfect sense!"
Huan Yue said, "What I really mean is, if you've been a good person for seventy-nine years and something bad happens, don't try to cover it up for the sake of saving face. Because you can't hide the truth forever, and it will be even more embarrassing if it comes up again hundreds of years later. One or two bad things can't define a person. One or two good things are commendable, but they're not enough to whitewash a person."
Grand Secretary Xu chimed in: “One must persevere. But it’s rare to be muddle-headed; facing things bravely is a good thing. But saving face is no longer the true meaning.”
King Shen echoed, "Giving people a chance to admit their mistakes is not the same as making the same mistake again and again. Some things are not within the scope of 'it's good to be ignorant'."
For example, treason and collusion with the Great Stone Kingdom are both punishable severely.
With that said, the Wu family was no longer in a position to act.
Fu Dingchen, the top scholar, jumped out to show off.
Everyone thought it was quite fun.
It was made exceptionally well!
Di Shan laughed so hard he almost died. Given Fu Dingchen's level of skill, the Wu family couldn't possibly cheat!
Xie Zhen then sought out Shen Yanzong, a former top scholar in the provincial examination, who said the poem was acceptable.
Shen Yanzong was not modest and showed his abilities when the opportunity arose.
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