Chapter 25 The Imperial Edict Arrives
shenjiacun
The crowd knelt on the ground, and a eunuch loudly announced the emperor's decree.
"It is God's destiny, the emperor decreed:
Lin Yuxi, the daughter of Marquis Changle, was born into a famous family, but was displaced because of her father's evil deeds. She later married into a farming family, was frugal and managed the household, and behaved kindly. Although she was in a low position, she had lofty aspirations, respected the superiors and loved the subordinates, and was virtuous and obedient.
Today, she discovered the magic medicine handed down from the Chang family, which cured the prince's stubborn illness. She is truly a goddess sent from heaven, and her grace is profound. Her husband, Shen Minghui, is a country boy, but he is concerned about his country and his ambitions. He and Lin Yuxi have a bond, and they have been through thick and thin together, supporting each other, which is truly rare.
I am deeply saddened by the evil deeds of the Marquis of Changle Mansion. However, I am even more pleased by the good deeds of Lin Yuxi.
After much consideration, I decided to reward the Shen couple handsomely.
Lin Yuxi was given the title of "Princess Anren" and Shen Minghui was given the title of "Horse of Anren"
A plaque with the words "A Family of Loyalty and Goodness" inscribed by the emperor was given to Lin Yuxi and Shen Minghui.
He was given a thousand acres of fertile land, gold, silver and jewelry to honor his virtue.
The ancestors of the Chang family made great contributions to the country. Whenever there was a disaster, they generously donated money to help the country. Today, the ancestor of the Chang family is posthumously named "Duke of the Protectorate" and Chang is posthumously named "Lady of Loyalty and Bravery".
The original Chang family's land, shops and other properties were returned to Lin Yuxi and Shen Minghui in full to repay the Chang family's kindness. The Ministry of Internal Affairs was ordered to allocate funds to rebuild the Chang family's ancestral hall to show the emperor's great grace.
Admire this! "
The young eunuch read the imperial edict loudly, and his voice echoed throughout the village. Lin Yuxi and Shen Minghui knelt in front of everyone and accepted this huge reward from the royal family.
Shen Mingyuan and his brothers showed joy on their faces, but they tried hard to suppress their excitement. The county magistrate, the county magistrate, and other gentry were all here, and they must not embarrass their younger brother.
Li and other sisters-in-law were also extremely happy. They didn't expect that the fourth brother's wife would become a princess all of a sudden. Wouldn't that mean I would be the princess's sister-in-law?
Hahahaha, I dare not think about it, I really dare not think about it!
The third brother's wife, Zhao, suddenly realized. When she first saw the wooden sign, she knew that the fourth brother's wife was of noble status. She didn't expect that she was the daughter of a marquis, and now she has become a princess all of a sudden!
Wow, beautiful ladies are really different!
Isn’t fourth brother so lucky?
Old Man Shen and his wife were dumbfounded at this moment. Old Lady Shen's face turned pale, as if she was frightened. Wasn't she an orphan? How could she suddenly become a princess?
Shen Mingzhu looked dazed, feeling that the world was unreal. She subconsciously murmured, "Why is it like a novel?" Then she was stunned again, "What is a novel? Have I read a lot of novels?"
The Shen family members and villagers all showed an expression of disbelief; this honor and gift was really too unexpected.
The old Shen family actually has a daughter-in-law who was named a princess?
Husband was named a county horse?
The emperor also gave them a plaque with the inscription "Home of Loyalty and Virtue"?
My God, is there any smoke coming out of the Shen family’s ancestral grave?
At this moment, Lin Yuxi and Shen Minghui were filled with emotion. They knew very well that this honor did not belong only to the two of them, but to the Chang family who had selflessly donated to the country.
The couple looked at each other and decided to help the Chang family do more good deeds and accumulate merits in the future.
"Congratulations, Princess, congratulations, Master!" The eunuch handed the imperial edict to Princess Anren Lin Yuxi, and took out a list and said with a smile, "Princess, the Chang family's wealth has been sorted out. Here is the list. When you go to Beijing, you can hand it over to the Ministry of Revenue!"
"Thank you for taking the trouble to make this trip, father-in-law!" Lin Yuxi said a few polite words and sent the group away. Only when she returned home did she have time to open the list. She was stunned at first glance. This... is the Chang family so rich?
The list listed all the assets of the Chang family, which was staggering. From the bustling market shops to the distant farms; from the rare antiques and calligraphy and paintings to the full warehouses of grain and silk, every item was listed in detail, and the number was huge, enough to be millions.
Lin Yuxi couldn't help but breathe faster as she read it. She took a deep breath and put the list down.
Looking at Shen Minghui, who was holding his son Shen Zedou across from him and seemed to be unconcerned, he was concentrating on holding his son, with a faint warmth on his face. Shen Ze's little hand tightly grasped Shen Minghui's collar, with a bright smile on his face.
Seeing the simplicity and purity between Shen Minghui and Shen Ze, a smile from the heart unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Lin Yuxi felt warm in her heart, and felt that the moment was so beautiful. She couldn't help but reach out and gently touch Shen Ze's little face. Shen Ze looked up and smiled sweetly at her. The innocence made her heart melt.
Shen Minghui also looked up at her, and they smiled at each other. All the emotions were contained in that deep eye contact.
Lin Yuxi feels that she is the happiest at this moment. She has a warm home, a husband who loves her, and a lovely son.
At this moment, time seemed to have stopped.
Lin Yuxi hopes to keep the warmth and beauty of this moment forever, and engrave this happiness deeply in her heart, so that it becomes the motivation and source of her future life. She said softly: "Minghui, it's my luck to meet you!" But... it's also my misfortune, right?
Hearing this, Shen Minghui gently held Lin Yuxi's hand and said softly: "Yuxi, me too. Meeting you is the greatest luck in my life."
Shen Minghui's words touched Lin Yuxi's heart, and she held Shen Minghui's hand tightly. At this moment, Shen Ze suddenly chuckled and put his hand on hers.
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(The first short story is over. I will write a few more chapters and then start the next story, The Lady Who Brings Good Luck to Her Husband. If you want to see whose chapters, please leave a message!)