After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

After being appointed as the prefect of Yangzhou by His Majesty, Tang Jilian received a secret letter from His Majesty, requesting his immediate visit. His one-month vacation was canceled, and he was required to take up his post immediately. After consulting with his family, he decided to depart immediately. Zeng Yuan quickly packed her belongings, and Tang Jilian prepared to depart once again.

Everyone in the Tang residence came to see her off, creating a lively scene. Even the Crown Prince came in person to bid farewell to his future "father-in-law." She assured Tang Jilian that she would take good care of Tang Wenshu, asking him to focus on his family and manage Yangzhou. She also hinted at the serious flooding in Yangzhou, which needed to be addressed. Tang Jilian acknowledged this, thanked everyone, and pledged to work hard to live up to their expectations.

The old lady burst into tears again, unable to control herself. She had hoped to stay with her third son for a while longer, but she hadn't expected him to leave so soon, and she didn't know when they would see each other again. Duke Tang patted Tang Jilian on the shoulder and urged him to work diligently, be upright, and live up to His Majesty's high expectations. Tang Jilian nodded in agreement, promising to remember his father's teachings, to be honest and upright in his work and down-to-earth in his life.

Finally, Tang Jilian boarded the carriage and headed for Yangzhou with his family's expectations and blessings to start a new official career.

After leaving the court that day, Tang Jili carefully took the Wanmin Sail that he had displayed in the court. He regarded it as a treasure and planned to place it in the ancestral hall for worship. Because the Wanmin Sail symbolized the supreme glory of the entire Tang Guogong Mansion, even women were allowed to enter the ancestral hall to view the Wanmin Sail as an exception.

The older generation seemed remarkably composed and steady, following behind at a leisurely pace, as if each step carried the weight of family history and responsibility. Meanwhile, the younger generation could hardly conceal their joy, their excitement flaring like birds, as they vied with each other to be the first to witness the spectacular sight of the Wanmin Sailing Boat.

Tang Zigui walked quickly to the front and eagerly read the people's words of gratitude. She was so immersed in them that she seemed to forget everything around her.

However, at that moment, someone suddenly pushed her, catching her off guard and slamming her face against the table. To make matters worse, her makeup smudged a small portion of the writing, blurring the previously clear words. Tears welled up in her eyes, a pain she couldn't describe, perhaps a mixture of physical pain and heartache.

"Ah! How could you do this? This is Wan Minfan!" Tang Zixi shouted in horror.

Seeing this, Wu Yu hurriedly shouted, "Hold it back!" Hearing this, Tang Zigui couldn't help but shudder, and the tears returned to her eyes, but they continued to swirl in her eyes. Yes, at this time, Tang Zigui was still lying on Wan Minfan, not daring to move, for fear that her tears would fall and stain Wan Minfan's handwriting again.

Seeing this, Tang Zipan immediately stepped forward to rescue his sister, but faced with the handwriting stained by rouge, he was helpless. In desperation, he had to look at Tang Jili, who had just brought Wan Minfan back, and asked anxiously, "Dad, what should we do now?"

"What else can we do? Since there's no way to make amends, we can only accept the punishment, Miss!" Tang Ziqian interrupted again, "Maybe someone did this on purpose. After all, she has always had a bad relationship with Tang Wenshu from the third house."

Hearing this, Tang Zigui turned around and glared at Tang Zixi fiercely, but at this time Tang Zixi looked at Tang Zigui with a smug look on her face, as if she was very happy to see her being punished.

Tang Zigui took a deep breath and said slowly, "This is the glory of the entire Tang Guogong Mansion. I'm not stupid enough to want to destroy it!"

After saying this, Tang Zigui felt the pain in her body gradually disappear and her mind became clearer. She began to think about the ins and outs of the matter and tried to find a solution to the problem.

Perhaps it was an unintentional mistake, or perhaps someone did it on purpose. In any case, the fact had already happened, and she could no longer evade responsibility. Thinking of this, Tang Zigui decided to take the initiative to assume responsibility and prove her sincerity and determination with her actions.

Without hesitation, Tang Zigui pulled out her hairpin and gently scratched her finger, causing blood to gush out. Enduring the pain, she used her blood to stain the name of the commoner she had just defaced—Zhu Xiaozhong's "loyalty"—red. She then added the three characters "righteousness" (yi zhi dai) to the end, forming the blood-written "loyalty and righteousness" (zhong zhi dai). Finally, she wrote her own name—Tang Zigui—below.

"How could you write your name on it? Scribbling on it will only ruin Wan Minfan's work." Tang Ziqian said, and out of the corner of her eye she saw her grandfather, Duke Tang, slowly walking in. She immediately turned around and complained, "Grandfather, look at my eldest sister!"

Duke Tang looked at Tang Zigui with a serious expression, his gaze as sharp as a torch, inspiring awe. However, surprisingly, he didn't reprimand her. Instead, he smiled with satisfaction. He patted her on the shoulder and praised her, "Well done! You're worthy of being the eldest sister. You handled this well. You should set a good example for your younger siblings."

Hearing the praise from Duke Tang, Tang Zigui felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She looked at her grandfather with gratitude, tears glistening in her eyes. The other members of the first house also breathed a sigh of relief. They had originally worried that Tang Zigui would be severely punished, but now it seemed that the situation seemed to be improving.

However, just when everyone thought the matter was resolved, Duke Tang suddenly changed the subject, saying, "But..." Everyone's hearts were once again on edge, and they stared at him nervously. Tang Zigui and others from the first wife worried about his punishment, while Tang Ziqian and others from the second wife looked forward to the Duke's punishment, especially since Wan Minfan had robbed both the first and third wives of their seats.

"Without rules, there will be no order. Those who do wrong will naturally be punished," Duke Tang declared sternly. His voice echoed through the hall, making everyone feel his authority. Tang Zigui lowered her head. She knew she had made a mistake and was willing to accept any punishment. Duke Tang continued, "Since that's the case, I will punish you by making you copy the 'Rules for Women' ten times." With that, Duke Tang turned and left the room, leaving everyone staring at each other in bewilderment.

Tang Zigui secretly rejoiced that, despite being punished with copying books, at least she wasn't facing a more severe punishment. She resolved to complete the task diligently, as a way to atone for her mistake. The other sisters also dispersed, each pondering how to navigate the days ahead. While the current situation had calmed down for now, the family's conflicts remained, and more challenges awaited them in the future.