Chapter 158 Worries
Shangguan Jin was in a good mood after running to the Zichen Palace, venting her anger, cursing people, and receiving a reward.
If she gets a reward every time, she wouldn't mind scolding people a few more times.
"Jin'er, it's incredibly lucky for the Shen family to have you as their daughter-in-law." Old Madam Shen was also very happy.
Today's performance put her completely at ease.
This daughter-in-law is practically a woman of both literary and martial arts skills; I wonder if I embarrassed her today...
"Mother, what are you saying!"
With a mother-in-law like you who always protects and defends me, our Shangguan family is truly blessed!
If you hadn't paved the way for me today, I really wouldn't have dared to speak up!
Honestly, it's heartbreaking to think that at your age, you're willing to sacrifice your pride for your children.
I was deeply moved.
"Mother, we received this imperial reward today, thanks to your excellent leadership!" Shangguan Jin said sincerely.
Madam Shen felt comforted.
Look how eloquent this daughter-in-law is!
Every word she spoke felt like drinking honey, so sweet and delightful...
"Mother, you really didn't embarrass the manor today, did you?" Old Madam Shen asked cautiously.
"How could that be! You've really brought honor to our household."
From now on, no one will dare to point fingers at our Duke Dingguo's mansion anymore.
"After all, you're the first old lady to remain so calm and composed in the face of danger in the Zichen Palace!" Shangguan Jin said with a smile.
When Madam Shen heard this, she also thought it made sense.
Throughout the entire capital, besides the Empress Dowager in the palace, which other old woman could display such power and authority in the Zichen Hall where court officials held their meetings...?
See, my son is so amazing, it must be because of my influence.
Fearless in the face of danger, righteous and awe-inspiring, what other words are there...?
“Jin’er, if you can communicate with Huai Chen next time, and if it doesn’t cause any problems, tell him what I did today.”
"Let him be happy too!" Old Madam Shen said softly.
Shangguan Jin smiled and agreed.
......
The news of the battle between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion and Minister Zhang in the Zichen Palace quickly spread.
The wives of all the families were visibly surprised.
To throw a tantrum in the Zichen Palace, how dare they!
They even left Zhang, a high-ranking official of the third rank who always talked about etiquette, speechless...
They were incredibly grateful that they had only made a few snide remarks to the Duchess of Dingguo.
If they had spoken too harshly back then, even if Madam Shen had only used 30% of her power in the Zichen Palace, they would have lost face terribly.
I need to be careful when speaking to this Madam Shen in the future, so as not to give her any opportunity to make a fuss...
A new topic of conversation has emerged at the Chunbuwan Teahouse.
Under the subtle guidance of Lian Qianli and Hua Wanli, the atmosphere in the teahouse was quite pleasant.
The idea of a marriage alliance was proposed by Minister Zhang, but Princess Pingning of the Shen family sternly refused.
"The children of the Shen family, regardless of gender, only fight for their country on the battlefield."
The saying by Shangguan Jin, "I'd rather die standing than live kneeling," has also become widely circulated.
Of course, some might say that Vice Minister Zhang may have only proposed this method to increase the national treasury's wealth.
But a large group of people will immediately refute this.
Without exception, they all quoted Madam Shen's words.
"Hey! Someone robbed your house, and you're suggesting your daughter sleep with them?!"
You are so noble!
Being your daughter must be incredibly unlucky!
In a short time, there was a surge of pro-war sentiment in the capital, and many young men even went to the Ministry of War to inquire about it.
When can we send troops? If they don't mind, they can serve in the military...
......
"Aunt, just as you thought, Father Emperor is actually a proponent of war."
Even those who had previously advocated for peace, such as Prime Minister Xu, no longer objected.
The Ministry of Revenue also said that they had money and no longer needed to worry about food supplies.
"I estimate that the troops will be dispatched in the next day or two." The Seventh Prince, who had already searched through Emperor Xiao Jing's treasury, also rushed over.
"Oh? Your father has let Duke Anguo off the hook again?" Shangguan Jin asked with a smile.
The seventh prince sighed.
He knew that his father advocated war, but he was still a little upset that the Duke of Anguo had been let off so easily.
"Otherwise what? The Ping'an Army was trained by the Duke of Anguo."
The Anguo Duke's family's power was mostly in the south, and the emperor couldn't get involved in military affairs there at all.
However, the Emperor did not appoint the Duke of Anguo as commander-in-chief, but instead appointed the Prince of Qin.
The King of Qin has already made it clear that he is determined to subdue that small border state.
Aunt, what do you think Father means by this?
Isn't this giving the King of Qin an opportunity to accumulate military merits?
"The Crown Prince's face has turned green today." The Seventh Prince was also a little depressed.
Shangguan Jin patted the Seventh Prince's head, thought for a moment, and then said, "Your father... perhaps this is a warning to the Crown Prince."
Perhaps your father already knows about that matter.
The seventh prince was stunned. Did his father know that the ambush in the outskirts of the capital was carried out by his elder brother, the crown prince?
That......
"I told you, your father will balance the relationship between the Crown Prince and the Prince of Qin."
He doesn't want anyone to be stronger; it would be best if they were evenly matched.
Only in this way can they fight more and more fiercely, and the more intense the fighting, the happier your father will be.
"Do you understand?" Shangguan Jin patted the Seventh Prince's shoulder lightly.
The seventh prince said "oh" and wrote down all of these words.
"Also, Aunt, wasn't that Vice Minister Zhang dismissed from his post? Father didn't confiscate his property. Father had someone investigate, and Vice Minister Zhang didn't have any corrupt activities."
It's just too...pedantic.
You're not angry, are you?
Shangguan Jin waved her hand.
Angry? How could that be?
This is simply a matter of differing values; there's no need to cause someone's family to be ruined or destroyed over such matters.
"Don't worry about it. He's probably read too many books and his brain is full of stuff."
You mustn't follow his example!
Upon hearing this, the Seventh Prince chuckled.
"Aunt, don't worry, to keep my brain from turning to mush, I'll just study less in the future!"
Shangguan Jin...
The matter was finally over, but Shangguan Jin soon realized that there was still something worrying.
Although Shen Qingyue was observing mourning, she was already seventeen years old.
Although she was certain she wouldn't marry Shen Qingyue into the Marquis of Wuding's household, the Empress Dowager bestowed the marriage upon her...
Even if you wanted to find another family, I doubt any other family would dare to take on this task!
The thought of this gave Shangguan Jin a headache.
That old hag, with this stunt, has practically blocked Shen Qingyue's future path...
No, she still had to ask Shen Qingyue what kind of person she was looking for.
At worst, let Shen Huaichen see what it's like in the Weiyuan Army; someone who's been on the battlefield should be braver.
They shouldn't be afraid of that old hag, the Empress Dowager...
"Dongmai, where is Sister Yao?"
"Miss Wanli has invited her to have tea."
"Going to tea again? Why have you been going to tea every day lately? Is there new tea available for spring?"
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