Chapter 507 Extra: The First Noble Family of Dayu (Part 7)
Everyone in Da Yu knows that the Shen family of the capital is the most prestigious noble family in Da Yu.
Let's start with the old Duke Dingguo, who was the late emperor's sworn brother.
Madam Shen was also granted the title of First-Rank Lady by the late Emperor.
The wife of the late Duke Dingguo, Madam Shen, who came from the Shangguan family, held more than just the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady of the Duke Dingguo.
She also held the titles of Lady Protector of the Nation and Lady Defender of the Nation bestowed upon her by the late Emperor and Emperor Wu, respectively.
In addition, both the late emperor and Emperor Wu had issued edicts exempting people from the rites of kneeling and bowing.
This Lady Shen could practically do whatever she wanted in Da Yu.
The older generation's achievements will ensure the next generation's success as well.
After the old Duke of Dingguo disappeared, news of his death followed, and the Duke of Dingguo's mansion remained desolate for several years.
In those years, everyone watched as a joke, waiting to see how the Duke of Dingguo's mansion would continue to decline.
It only disappointed the nobles in the capital.
Instead of continuing its decline, the Duke of Dingguo's mansion thrived under Madam Shen's management.
The struggle for the throne between Emperor Jing's two sons caused quite a stir.
The Duke of Dingguo's mansion, which was seen as well-behaved by others, was not only unaffected.
They even put the seventh prince, whom everyone disliked the most, on the throne.
From then on, the Duke of Dingguo's mansion seemed to embark on an extraordinary path to becoming a noble family.
Needless to say, the family has three dukes, and the two young ladies in the mansion have also made their own achievements.
The eldest daughter was bestowed the title of Princess Pingning at a young age and was put in charge of the emperor's eyes and ears, Chun Buwan.
He became the person that the officials of Dayu dared not provoke, without exception!
That's not all; Princess Pingning's daughter, Shen Qingyue, is silent and has inherited her mother's true qualities.
In the days that followed, the benefits of "Spring Never Ends" were fully realized.
Meanwhile, Princess Pingning's husband also held influence in the martial arts world.
I can't do anything to you in court, so let's talk about things according to the rules of the martial arts world...
The second young lady, Shen Qingyu, is no ordinary person either.
Of the five children of the late Duke Dingguo, the one who most resembled him was neither his three sons nor his eldest daughter.
Instead, it was the youngest, Shen Qingyu.
Princess Ping'an, Shen Qingyu, has been interested in swordsmanship, horsemanship, and martial arts since she was a child.
At the age of eight, he was already able to frequent the martial arts training grounds of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion.
As they grew a little older, equestrianism and various weapons took turns being used.
Madam Shen doted on this daughter and did not force her to learn needlework and embroidery, which she did not like.
I didn't let her learn any musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, or painting.
Because Madam Shen also realized that her youngest daughter was simply not cut out for it, and forcing her to learn would only be a waste of time and energy...
To support her daughter, Madam Shen hired a martial arts instructor from the Changsheng family.
And so, Princess Heian went further and further down the path of martial arts...
Later, in the great battle between Dayu and Beihu, Princess Pingning followed the Empress and led the female imperial guards to the battlefield.
During that great battle, the soldiers on the battlefield all saw that small figure.
Carrying the long spear left behind by the old Duke of Dingguo, he fought bravely on the battlefield...
That one battle...
Everyone in Da Yu knew that the daughter of the Duke of Dingguo was no less capable than any man.
The women of Chongqing are just as capable of protecting their homes and country...
From then on, Princess Ping'an had a place in the Weiyuan Army.
Twelve years later, Princess Ping'an brought Emperor Xiao Wu's eldest daughter, Princess Xining, to the northern lands.
After that, General Huangfu, the old commander of the Weiyuan Army, retired after achieving his goals.
The Weiyuan Army pioneered the practice of having a woman as its commander...
No one thought it was inappropriate.
Everyone witnessed the performance of the two princesses and their female personal guards on the battlefield.
Although some pedantic scholars might make statements like "a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent," these ideas are quickly refuted by others.
"Women can do so many things! Almost everything that men can do, women can do as well."
But not everything that women can do, men can do too!
For example, when it comes to having children, men can't do it!
Alright, stop spouting your outdated wisdom from eight hundred years ago.
If you're so capable, why don't you go to the battlefield and fight for yourself!
How about that? You can't even lift a knife now!
You look down on women? Were you born of a woman? If you look down on women, then as someone born of a woman, aren't you even more despised?
Forget classical Chinese phrases; the Emperor said that regardless of gender, as long as someone is useful, that's enough.
As for you, you're the useless type.
Go home and teach your own children, don't dirty our land here...
From then on, the Shen family was known as the "Shen family that could conquer half the court."
The daughter of Shen, who was married to Emperor Wu's son and the current crown prince, was the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Shen.
The younger generation of the Shen family doesn't seem to be confined by any framework.
The long-lived Madam Shen said this to her descendants more than once.
"A person only has a few decades in their life, it's not good to waste it."
Do whatever you like, whatever you want to do!
Everyone should strive to be of some use in this life. History is a long river, and we are all just small drops of water in it.
But this tiny droplet is also the foundation for the formation of rivers.
Good children, go do what you love!
Even if there's a mess, let your father clean it up...
The younger generation of the Shen family were moved to tears and filled with patriotic fervor...
The first noble family in Dayu has continued for many years.
Even after they retired, people still talk about this legendary family.
......
"Great-grandmother, everyone says you are the most successful woman in Chongqing, and that your life has been fulfilling. Don't you agree?"
Shangguan Jin's great-grandson shook her arm and asked.
Shangguan Jin, whose hair was now completely white and who had lost half of her teeth, smiled.
"Even my great-grandmother had regrets!"
“What is your great-grandmother’s regret? I’ll ask your grandfather to help you fulfill it,” the great-grandson said, patting his chest.
“My great-grandmother and great-grandfather both want to go home!” Shangguan Jin said with a smile.
"Going home? Isn't this your home?"...
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