Shen Cheng took out the half of the jade pendant, and Shen Shi took it.
He gently stroked the half of the jade pendant that his wife treasured, which brought back memories of the past, and his eyes welled up with tears again.
Shen Danru quickly said, "Grandfather, Father, the food is ready. Please don't stand in the courtyard. Let's go inside and have a reunion dinner."
Shen Shi nodded.
He handed the jade pendant back to his son, saying, "You must take good care of it; it was left to you by your mother."
At the dinner table, Shen Shi sat in the main seat, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Since the Shen family does not have a rule that men and women sit at the same table, and moreover, since the whole family is gathered today, they all sit at one table.
Shen Shi never imagined that he would have such a day.
At this moment, Shen Yu'an stepped forward to pour wine for his grandfather.
"Grandfather, you have returned victorious from the border. Your grandson pours you a cup of celebratory wine, wishing you good health and longevity, and wishing our Great Shun Dynasty prosperity and strength."
Chen Shi picked up his wine glass: "You must be An'er."
Shen Yu'an quickly replied, "Grandfather, I am Yu'an."
Shen Shi nodded in satisfaction.
Although his eldest grandson was not as brave as Shen Yutang, the boy seemed steady and reliable.
Chen Shi picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
He was in a good mood today and wanted to have a good drink.
"This wine is mellow yet not strong; it's truly excellent. I've never tasted such delicious wine before. Was it purchased in Shengjing?"
Chen asked.
"Grandfather, this is a wine that my second sister invented and brewed. It is called Baili Zui, and it was Father who named it."
Shen was greatly surprised; it was Ru'er again.
He put down his wine glass and looked at his granddaughter, thinking to himself, "This granddaughter is becoming more and more of a surprise. I wonder how many talents she still has hidden."
If she were a boy, she would surely achieve great things, even surpassing her grandfather.
At this moment, Shen Yutang and Shen Yuyan also came over to toast their grandfather.
Shen Shi asked, "Yu Yan, I heard from your second sister that you study very hard. Have you entered an academy?"
"In reply to Grandfather, I have already entered the academy. It was my cousin Jiang Shuyou who introduced me to Yunkai Academy."
Shen Shi nodded in satisfaction: "Yes, very good. Yun Kai Academy is the best academy in Shengjing. You should cherish this opportunity, study hard, and serve the country in the future."
It seems he needs to speak with Dean Qi Jing; his grandson needs to be personally taught by that old man.
"Grandson will remember his grandfather's teachings."
Chen Shi picked up his wine glass, smiled, and said, "Alright, then I wish Yu Yan all the best in her studies and that she will achieve great things in the future. You're still young, so drink less."
"yes."
Afterwards, the women offered tea instead of wine to congratulate Shen Shi on his victorious return.
Shen Shi glanced at Zhou Shi and nodded slightly.
Although she was just a peasant woman, she was dissatisfied with Shen Shi.
But Zhou also bore Shen Cheng children, so he still had to thank her.
He was somewhat surprised when he learned that his eldest granddaughter was pregnant.
He glanced at Tai Kangping and frowned.
How could her eldest granddaughter have married this farmer?
If Yu Lan were not pregnant, perhaps it would be possible to consider having her granddaughter divorced and finding a nobleman as a suitable match.
But now, his granddaughter is pregnant, what is he, as her grandfather, supposed to do?
It seems I'll have to talk to my granddaughter alone another day.
Tai Kangping also felt General Shen Shi's gaze, and his heart tightened. He hurriedly stepped forward to respectfully pour him wine.
Shen Shi nodded slightly, looking at Tai Kangping's cautious manner and then at his granddaughter's worried expression. He couldn't bear to make things difficult for him.
Although this young man comes from a farming family, his brows reveal a sense of resilience and responsibility.
He must have had some extraordinary qualities to win Yu Lan's heart.
Tai Kangping took a deep breath, raised his head, and looked firmly at General Shen Shi, solemnly saying:
"General, I know my status is lowly, but I will do my best to protect Yu Lan and never let her suffer any injustice."
Shen Shi scrutinized him, his gaze very serious.
Shen Danru smiled and helped Tai Kangping out of the predicament: "Grandfather, don't worry, my brother-in-law treats my sister very well, we all know that. Our Shen family's daughters will not be wronged."
Tai Kangping cast a grateful glance at Shen Danru.
Shen Shi nodded slightly, his expression softening considerably.
at the same time.
Inside the Duke Shen's residence, a servant reported to Shen Tuo that the Duke had gone to Shen Cheng's residence.
Shen Tuo was puzzled. He didn't understand why his elder brother hadn't returned to the Duke's Mansion to reunite with the family after returning today, but instead chose to go to Shen Cheng's residence.
Madam Xu, Shen Tuo's wife, said, "Yingxue told me yesterday that she heard rumors that Shen Danru is my elder brother's granddaughter. I scolded Xue'er for spreading rumors. Could it be true?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Tuo was startled.
He had met Shen Cheng a few times, and he did indeed resemble his elder brother in his youth.
Then, considering that Madam Jiang's maternal family seemed to be from Ningzhou, and that the woman who died was Madam Jiang's own sister.
And Shen Cheng is a relative whom Madam Jiang has recognized. Could Shen Cheng really be the eldest brother's son?
Back then, I was instructed by that person to do it very discreetly, thinking that his son had died long ago. Could he really still be alive?
No wonder the eldest brother sent the servants back to clean up the main courtyards; it seems this matter is most likely true.
No, he had to ask his older brother himself.
After instructing his servants to prepare a carriage, Shen Tuo headed straight for Shen Cheng's residence.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the Shen residence, he saw more than a dozen Zhenbei Army generals guarding the gate, which further confirmed that his elder brother had indeed come here.
Just as Shen Tuo was about to step forward, a soldier pointed a long spear at him.
"Unauthorized persons, please leave immediately."
Shen Tuo hurriedly and respectfully clasped his hands in greeting: "Sir, Shen Shi is my elder brother. Please inform him."
These soldiers only had Chen Shi in their eyes. Before the old general went in, he personally instructed that no one should be seen today.
Even if Shen Tuo is Shen Shi's younger brother, they won't give him any face.
"The old general is not seeing anyone today, please leave."
Shen Tuo was taken aback, secretly annoyed.
He had clearly stated that he was Shen Shi's younger brother, but he did not expect these people to be so stubborn and completely disregard his feelings.
He's so angry!
"Then I hope this young soldier will tell my elder brother that we have prepared wine and food at home and invite him to come home for a family reunion."
The soldier's face turned cold: "Please leave immediately."
Shen Tuo was also afraid of the long spears in the hands of these soldiers, so he had no choice but to return to his residence and wait.
When Shen Yingxue saw her grandfather Shen Tuo return, she immediately went up to him and asked, "Grandfather, how is it? Where did your great-uncle go?"
Shen Tuo glanced at his granddaughter and sighed.
If Shen Cheng really is his elder brother's son, then his son will have no hope of inheriting the title.
“Your great-uncle went to the residence of Minister of Agriculture Shen Cheng.”
Shen Yingxue didn't react for a moment. She said angrily, "It must be that Shen Danru. She's the one who invited Grandfather over."
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