The Rebirth of a Farm Girl from a Military Family and a Cannon Fodder Princess

Chapter 243 Extra 9

This Jin'er is even more radiant than Zisu was back then.

She exudes an air of refined elegance, like a learned scholar, a heroine, or a courageous woman. Her smile is charming, her demeanor cheerful and straightforward, brimming with vitality, as if she possesses an indomitable spirit.

Zisu is indeed slightly inferior to Jin'er.

Zisu was actually pleased with this realization.

Who wouldn't want their children and grandchildren to be more intelligent and outstanding than themselves? Zisu was no exception; she would only feel sad and disappointed if Jin'er was inferior to her.

Prince Duan was also very happy.

Seeing Jin'er is like seeing Zisu from back then, how Zisu, who was only ten years old, led her family through those turbulent days and became the Princess of Yulin who attracted the attention of the world.

His wife was so outstanding, and his daughter so exceptional. Prince Duan felt an indescribable joy and pride. His daughter was so remarkable; there were probably very few men worthy of her. However, he still had to find a good man for his daughter so she could live a happy and fulfilling life.

In the second half of his life, besides loving and cherishing Zisu, his only important task is to find good marriages for his children, so that his sons can marry good women and his daughters can marry good men.

People came to propose marriage in droves. However, after hearing Jin'er's conditions, most of the ladies stamped their feet and left reluctantly.

Jin'er's condition was simply to have "one person for life".

The women who came to propose marriage were mostly wives of high-ranking officials and nobles. How could they bear to let their sons suffer such hardship, having only one woman for their entire lives?

Of course, there were those who were willing to agree to this condition, but unfortunately, neither Prince Duan nor Zisu took a liking to it.

Jin'er chuckled and said, "Father, Mother, don't worry, I'm still young!" She wouldn't get married before she was twenty. Having children after twenty would result in better-quality babies and a lower chance of difficult childbirth for the mother.

Having finally transmigrated to ancient times—essentially a second chance at life—she didn't want to die so young. She wanted to live to at least sixty or seventy. Otherwise, wouldn't that be a waste?

Zisu smiled and said, "Well, there's no rush. It's not too late to get engaged when you turn sixteen. As for marriage, let's talk about it when you're eighteen!"

Prince Duan: "Yes, that's what I think too. However, if you meet a good man who is excellent in every way, don't miss the opportunity; you can get engaged first."

Jin'er obediently replied, "Father is right."

After discussing it with Prince Duan, Zisu divided her current shares in the tourist park into three parts and gave them to her three younger brothers.

Moved to tears, Madam Yu choked out, "Zisu, you've suffered so much! All these years, you've been the one supporting this family, and even your uncle's family. Your mother is incompetent, and I've made you suffer so much!"

“Mother, what are you saying!” Zisu handed over a clean handkerchief and said with a gentle smile, “I am your daughter and the eldest sister of my brothers. Isn’t it only right that I do things for you? Only when you are comfortable and happy will I feel at ease.”

She certainly didn't live a carefree life in the Prince's mansion, yet she caused her father and mother daily worries about money. If that were the case, she wouldn't be herself. In her heart, her parents and brothers held equally important places, no less so than her children.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Yu Han has turned twenty.

That year, Yu Han passed the imperial examination and was appointed as the third-ranked scholar by the emperor.

Shangguan Yi also passed the provincial examination and became a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial examination). That year, as many as thirty-five or thirty-six people from Wuliping Academy passed the provincial examination and became Juren. Thirteen people passed the imperial examination and became Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest level of the imperial examination). Wuliping Academy alone produced three Juren and one Jinshi.

Wuliping Academy shone brightly and became famous throughout the world.

The white-haired patriarch was overjoyed, and with tears in his eyes, he smiled and said, "Now, even if I die, I can rest in peace!" He would have the face to meet his ancestors in the afterlife. The Shangguan family of Wuliping had not been defeated by him; on the contrary, they had flourished.

He felt incredibly proud and honored.

That year, Jin'er's eldest brother, Hua'er, passed the county-level imperial examination. Her younger brother, Rong'er, passed the preliminary examination. Fang Heng's son, Ru Feng, also passed the county-level imperial examination and was preparing to take the provincial-level imperial examination next year.

Zisu felt a warm glow in her heart.

With her brothers and son all so successful, she felt at ease. They say wealth doesn't last three generations, but as long as her children are successful, her wealth can continue indefinitely.

She had reason to believe that as long as the Emperor did not target the Prince Duan's Mansion and the General's Mansion, her descendants and the Shangguan family could continue to live a life of comfort and ease.

Consort Qin was in a very good mood.

Now, her daughter is married to Yu Zhe and is living a happy life. Even her granddaughter is doing well; the Yu family treats her very well.

And then there are his grandson and granddaughter, both very accomplished. His grandson excels in his studies, and his granddaughter is intelligent and wise—both are outstanding children. His son has cut back on many of his businesses, so he spends more time at home, and the whole family can have lunch and dinner together every day, enjoying a harmonious and happy time.

Although her son didn't have any concubines, Zisu gave birth to three sons and two daughters on her own. Her youngest grandson, Xiao Lang, was born when Jin'er was ten years old, and he is now three years old.

"Great! That's much better! This way, she won't have to constantly think about finding a concubine for her son." To be honest, she didn't want to be a wicked mother-in-law, nor did she want to be disliked by Zisu's children. Now that she wasn't trying to find women for her son, Zisu was much more respectful and affectionate towards her.

As a result, her grandchildren are also very close to her.

What a wonderful life! It's fortunate that her son resolutely refused to take a concubine back then, otherwise, how could she enjoy such a warm and happy family life now?

Over the years, she hadn't offered her son any women, and Zisu had become increasingly respectful and affectionate towards her. Now, their relationship was almost like that of mother and daughter. To be honest, Jiahe's relationship with her wasn't as close as Zisu's.

However, these happy and blissful days seemed to have attracted the attention of others.

Rumor has it that the Imperial Noble Consort in the palace is urging the Emperor to bestow a concubine and maidservant upon Prince Duan! Fortunately, the Empress intervened, otherwise, the concubine and maidservant might have been bestowed upon him.

To be honest, as Zisu's mother-in-law, she now completely sides with Zisu and has absolutely no desire for her son to take any concubines or mistresses. Currently, the family lives a harmonious and happy life. If another woman were to enter the palace and interfere between her son and daughter-in-law, it would surely cause a lot of trouble. It might even harm her five bright and lovely grandchildren!

This is a situation she absolutely does not want to see!

However, Consort Qin was too hasty in her celebration. That day, an imperial envoy arrived at Prince Duan's residence to announce His Majesty's decree. Surprisingly, three women were bestowed upon Prince Duan: two concubines and one maidservant. The concubines would be brought into Prince Duan's residence in ten days, and the maidservant in half a month.

Zisu was completely stunned, and tears involuntarily streamed down her face.

Prince Duan was extremely shocked and could hardly believe his ears.

Your Majesty, how could you treat him like this? Your Majesty knows perfectly well that if he takes concubines or secondary wives, Zisu will definitely divorce him and take her five children with her. This was a promise made by the Retired Emperor, and no one can change it.

Besides, even if Zisu wouldn't divorce him or take the child, he never even considered being with another woman. With Zisu, he was completely content; his heart and eyes couldn't accommodate any other woman!

Your Majesty, are you perhaps confused?! Imperial Concubine Cheng, I will not let you get away with this! I may not be able to do anything to you, but I can do something to the Cheng family! Just wait, just wait for me to deal with your Cheng family!

Prince Duan, his face contorted with rage, refused to accept the decree, saying, "I'm sorry, I cannot accept this decree!"

The angel looked troubled and quickly advised, "Your Highness, the Emperor's decree cannot be disobeyed. If you do, the Emperor's wrath will have unimaginable consequences! They're just a few women. If you don't want to deal with them, you can simply bring them in and confine them in some secluded courtyard!"

Both concubines are related to the Imperial Noble Consort; one is her cousin, and the other is her niece. Clearly, the Imperial Noble Consort intends to control Prince Duan, hoping to use him as an ally for her and her son, thus paving the way for their future succession.

Alas, what a pity! The Emperor, such a wise man, was actually deceived by this woman. The Empress was such a good person, but unfortunately, she was two years older than the Emperor. Compared to the eighteen-year-old Imperial Noble Consort, the current Empress is clearly much older.

Prince Duan defied the imperial decree, enraging the emperor: "Whether he likes it or not, he must accept these three women!"

In a fit of anger, he smashed several priceless pieces of blue and white porcelain.

The eunuch was heartbroken when he saw this.

Just then, a eunuch rushed over to report: "Your Majesty, Consort Qin of the Prince Duan's residence is kneeling at the palace gate, begging Your Majesty to rescind your decree and not to force women into her son's service."

"What? This is outrageous! This is outrageous!" Upon hearing this, the emperor was furious.