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The purpose was to avoid affecting the harmony between Jiang Zhao and Sheng Hualan, as well as Jiang Zhao's attitude towards the Sheng family.

Any change, however slight, would be a devastating blow to the Sheng family.

This time, Sheng Hong specially hosted a banquet to make a statement.

Jiang Zhao nodded and strode inside.

Sheng Hong quickly followed and walked alongside him.

Shou'an Hall.

At the head of the table, Grandma Sheng held her great-grandson Jiang Xun, teasing him with a smile.

Below the seat of honor, each seat on the left and right is equipped with a small wooden table, on which fruits, snacks, and tea are placed.

Wang Ruofu and Sheng Hualan occupied the left and right head positions, respectively.

Hai Shi, Sheng Rulan, and Sheng Minglan took their seats in that order.

This is where the women gather.

"Hua'er, what about Zhao Ge'er?" Wang Ruofu asked anxiously, concerned for her daughter.

Originally, women were supposed to "follow their husbands after marriage," but the eldest daughter was expected to marry into a higher social class.

If she is truly affected by Mo Lan's affair, then the eldest daughter's future is destined to be difficult.

Even when she was betrayed by her concubine, Lady Sheng dared not utter a sound, as she had no family members to support her.

As someone who had long suffered provocations from favored concubines, Wang Ruofu knew all too well how difficult it was for his wife to be neglected.

Moreover, she was still the legitimate daughter of the Grand Tutor, and she only encountered the fate of being a "favored concubine," not the fate of being "killed as a wife."

Sheng Hualan shook her head, looking as if she still had lingering fear: "When Mo Lan's scandal spread, my husband asked me for details. Fortunately, I told him the truth, otherwise, I'm afraid I would have really suffered for the rest of my life."

With that, Sheng Hualan sighed.

Fortunately, she told the truth.

Otherwise, if the husband knew the truth, the couple would surely drift apart.

Once a couple falls out of love, it's almost a certainty that the wife will be favored over the concubine.

Of course, everything has two sides.

She married into the Jiang family by virtue of her husband's trust and favor.

This time, she even told her husband the truth about her "affair," which earned her even more of his favor.

Her two sons, Jiang Huaijin and Jiang Xun, have also effectively solidified her position.

Mo Lan's affair had almost no impact on her.

It could even be a positive aspect.

Of course, she would rather not have the incentive that comes from her sister's affair.

In the main seat, Old Madam Sheng nodded: "When Mo Lan was caught in adultery and interrogated, I specifically said that she could be beaten to death and thrown out of the house, thus earning a reputation for strict family discipline. Unfortunately, Hong'er was ultimately too soft-hearted."

Grandma Sheng sighed softly, relieved, "Fortunately, you told Zhao-ge'er the truth, and your marriage remains harmonious, so it won't affect anything."

Jiang Zhao's attitude towards Sheng Hualan is of paramount importance.

Sheng Hualan nodded slightly.

In any case, she will try to visit her parents' home less often in the future.

This is a total rip-off!

"Speaking of which, if I remember correctly, Young Master Qi seems to be engaged?" Sheng Hualan raised her eyebrows slightly and glanced at her sixth sister.

She mentioned it specifically to prevent her sixth sister and Qi Heng from causing any more trouble.

"What? Young Master Qi is engaged?" Sheng Rulan immediately became interested and asked, "Who is it?"

She had long since lost all interest in the young master Qi, and was now mainly just observing with a gossipy mindset.

On the left, Sheng Minglan's lips trembled slightly, and her gaze wavered.

Everyone says they don't care, but who can truly not care at all?

The key point is, didn't Qi Heng make a promise?

Sheng Minglan's heart suddenly started beating much faster.

Young Master, have you broken the contract?

“She is the eldest granddaughter of Grand Secretary Shen, but her given name is still unknown,” Sheng Hualan replied.

"The Grand Secretary's eldest granddaughter?" Sheng Rulan asked in surprise, "Such high standards?"

On the left, Sheng Minglan lowered her head slightly and remained silent.

Young Master, you have truly broken your promise!

Even though she no longer hoped for a connection with the young master.

However, it was indeed the young master who broke his promise first!

He made the promise, and he broke it too!

study.

Jiang Zhao, Sheng Hong, Sheng Changbai, and Sheng Changfeng, holding ink brushes, copied calligraphy and paintings.

“My dear son-in-law, the fault lies with me for failing to properly discipline Mo Lan.”

Sheng Hong spoke in a low voice, while Sheng Changbai and Sheng Changfeng remained silent.

Given Sheng Changbai's personality, he naturally wouldn't say anything after his father admitted his mistake.

Sheng Changfeng, on the other hand, had mixed feelings.

His mother and sister died of illness, so he should have been saddened.

In reality, he wasn't particularly sad.

There was no other reason than that his mother and sister had given up on him first.

From the very beginning, neither of them considered his feelings when they had their affair.

It should be understood that, regardless of success or failure, he, as the son, would be caught in a dilemma.

His mother and sister died one after another, and he felt a mix of emotions that were hard to describe. He felt both sad and relieved.

Jiang Zhao took up his brush and copied a few characters.

In less than fifteen minutes, Sheng Hong had already said dozens of humble words.

Jiang Zhao didn't say anything, just listened quietly.

"My lord, son-in-law, eldest son, second son, please go and have your meal," Wang Ruofu's personal maid announced.

Sheng Hong sighed softly, forced himself to cheer up, and said with a forced smile, "My dear son-in-law, let's go have a simple meal together."

Jiang Zhao nodded.

Main hall.

Two wooden tables, each about ten feet long, can be put together to form a large dining table.

Grandma Sheng sat upright in the main seat, a smile on her face.

Jiang Zhao and Sheng Hualan were seated at the head of the table on the left and right, respectively.

Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu sat in the second seat on the left and the second seat on the right, respectively, as guests.

The remaining people, led by Sheng Changbai and Jiang Huaijin, took their seats in turn.

No words are spoken when eating, and no words are spoken when sleeping.

During the meal for nearly ten people, apart from Sheng Hong occasionally saying a few words, almost no one spoke.

After a while, Jiang Zhao put down his bamboo chopsticks.

The remaining few people, who had been watching from the sidelines, all silently put down their chopsticks.

"Let's just let Mo Lan's matter rest," Jiang Zhao declared.

Upon hearing this, Sheng Hong was overjoyed and quickly grabbed a cup to pour wine.

"A good son-in-law."

A glass of wine was handed over.

Sheng Hong bowed solemnly and drank it all in one gulp.

Jiang Zhao nodded, a gentle smile appearing on his face.

One sip, and the cup is empty.

Laughter and conversation gradually filled the dining area.

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Chapter 151 The History Book is Repaired!

Chang Chao.

Civil and military officials stood in orderly rows.

On the steps of the imperial palace, Emperor Zhao Zhen lightly pressed his knees, his gaze level.

"When there is something to do, we will start to act, but when there is nothing to do, we will retreat."

Compared to the past, the elderly Emperor Zhao Zhen appeared somewhat more solemn.

"Your subject Han Zhang has something to report."

At the head of the left row, a high-ranking official in a purple robe, with slightly white hair and beard and an exceptionally distinguished demeanor, stepped forward.

All the civil and military officials watched intently.

Head of all officials!

"Since the opening of the border in Xihe, the government has specially ordered the Imperial Historiography Office, the Secretariat, and the Hanlin Academy to compile history together. One book is called 'Xihe Pingrong Lu', which records the history of Xihe's expansion of the border, and another book is called 'Zizhi Tongjian', which records the history from the Warring States period to the opening of the border in Xihe, which spans more than 1,500 years."

"Among them, the 'Record of the Pacification of Xihe' has been completed after three years of revisions," Han Zhang said slowly, holding his official tablet.

As the head of all officials, Han Zhang held many concurrent positions.

One of these tasks was to oversee the compilation of the national history.

Before he finished speaking, all the officials turned to look at Jiang Zhao, who stood solemnly holding his tablet.

Xihe opened up the borders and compiled two volumes of history.

One volume is a biographical history book, centered on individuals, namely "Xihe Pingrong Lu".

One volume is a chronological history book, organized chronologically, namely the Zizhi Tongjian.

Among them, the biographical history is relatively small in scale and has already been completed.

As for the Zizhi Tongjian, it took more than 1,500 years to compile history, and it would have taken at least 10 to 20 years to complete.

The completion of "The Record of Pacifying the Rong in Xihe" signifies something quite obvious.

Jiang Zhao, your name will be remembered in history!

Besides Jiang Zhao, there are a large number of other beneficiaries.

Han Zhang, Zhang Fu, Gu Yankai, Gu Tingye, Wang Shao, and others—all the meritorious officials who participated in the expansion of territory, were around the sixth rank, and almost all of them are worthy of being recorded in history.

After all, the highest-ranking official at that time was Jiang Zhao, who held the rank of fourth grade.

A sixth-rank official is already considered a "high-ranking official".

These "important officials" are very likely to have their biographies written about them, recounting their life stories.

The remaining officials of the seventh and eighth ranks also had the opportunity to be recorded in history.

It might just be a name, or a sentence or two.

But that's still leaving your mark in history!

The imperial court was instantly thrown into an uproar.