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While General Jin was entwined in a tender embrace with his three women, panic was already gripping the city of Dongjing. Numerous sons of noble families were being taken away by the officials of the Three Departments, and the elders in their mansions were restless, frantically using their connections to make connections and influence. This night was destined to be turbulent and unsettling; it was easy to foresee that the court of Emperor Zhao Zhen would be in turmoil the following morning.

The next day, as the sun was high in the sky, Marshal Jin rose from his boudoir, quickly ate breakfast, and prepared to inspect the farm. Just then, a servant rushed in to report that someone from the palace had come to deliver an imperial edict. Marshal Jin's lips curled into a smile, and he hurried to the main hall. There, he saw an elderly eunuch who, upon seeing Marshal Jin, bowed respectfully and said with a beaming smile, "Congratulations, Your Excellency! His Majesty has specially dispatched this old servant to read the imperial edict conferring titles upon the three ladies."

"Haha, you're too kind, sir. Please sit down and have a cup of tea. My wives must still be getting ready." Jin Shuai said with a smile, then gestured with his hand. The servant beside him understood and quickly handed over two ten-tael silver ingots.

"Your Excellency, this is absolutely unacceptable! You have found such a safe haven for us rootless people, and everyone in the palace is deeply grateful to you. My master is now enjoying his retirement on the farm. If he were to find out that I accepted your money, he would be furious and might even break my legs! Besides, my colleagues in the palace would be spitting at me to death if they knew about this!" The eunuch said earnestly, his face serious.

Upon seeing this, Jin Shuai burst into laughter: "Haha, you're really something! This is just some celebratory money. Take it and buy some good wine and food so we can all have a good time. It'll make you happy for me too. If you don't take it, I'll get angry!"

The eunuch looked troubled, but seeing that General Jin was so insistent, he could not refuse any longer. He had no choice but to accept the silver handed over by the servant, muttering, "This... then this old servant thanks Your Excellency."

Just then, a light footstep was heard, and the three ladies, Hua Lan, Tian Xiang, and Yue Ru, walked over gracefully like fairies. Upon seeing this, the eunuch quickly stood up and said respectfully, "Ladies, His Majesty has ordered that there is no need to kneel when receiving the decree today."

According to heaven’s destiny, the emperor issued an edict:

I, by the mandate of Heaven, rule over all people. Now, there is General Jin's wife, Sheng Hualan, born into a distinguished family. From a young age, she received proper family education and is gentle and virtuous. At the age of fifteen, she married and started a family, fulfilling her duties as a wife. The entire household praises her virtue and goodness.

At home, Hua Lan was a devoted and respectful wife, assisting her husband so that he could focus on his duties at court without any worries. Her husband worked tirelessly and achieved numerous merits, all thanks to Hua Lan's virtue. Moreover, Hua Lan helped the poor and weak, and fostered harmony among all communities, earning the praise of everyone in her neighborhood. Her conduct was measured and her manners impeccable; she was truly a model for women and a paragon of virtue among ladies.

I have heard that harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things, and the peace of the court also depends on the virtuous conduct of the officials' families. Now, Sheng Hualan, with her own virtue, assists her husband in serving the country, and her contribution is immeasurable. To commend her virtue, I hereby bestow upon Sheng Hualan the title of Fourth-Rank Imperial Concubine, and grant her a gold seal and purple imperial edict. I hope that you will further cultivate your virtues as a wife, greatly enhance the family's reputation, and forever serve as a model for future generations.

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"Your Excellency Sheng Hualan, a noblewoman, thanks Your Majesty for your grace." Hualan happily accepted the imperial edict, her face beaming with a blissful smile.

The eunuch straightened his sleeves, solemnly unfurled an imperial edict, and loudly proclaimed: "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"

Jin Shuai's wife, Xie Tianxiang, was naturally kind and gentle, diligently managing the household affairs. She served her parents with utmost filial piety; she was harmonious with her neighbors, showing deep affection and kindness. Her virtuous reputation spread far and wide. At home, she devoted herself to assisting her husband, allowing him to serve the court without worry and fulfill his duties faithfully; in the streets and alleys, she performed many good deeds, benefiting the common people. Her virtue was truly a model for women, an exemplary woman.

Now, I hereby bestow upon Xie Tianxiang the title of Fifth-Rank Imperial Consort, hoping that you will receive this imperial favor, remain steadfast in your commitment, further demonstrate your virtuous character, and set an example for future generations.

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"I, Xie Tianxiang, a noblewoman, kowtow to express my gratitude to Your Majesty for your grace!" Xie Tianxiang's voice was clear and melodious, filled with gratitude, as she respectfully accepted the imperial edict.

Immediately afterwards, the eunuch received another imperial edict, roused himself, and read it aloud again: "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:

Jin Shuai's wife, Liu Yueru, was gentle, virtuous, and of pure and upright character. In her daily life, she served her elders with utmost respect and care; she assisted her husband with deep affection and devotion. Her noble character, like the fragrance of an orchid, was renowned throughout the village, making her a true role model for women.

Now, Liu Yueru is hereby specially granted the title of Fifth-Rank Imperial Consort, bestowing upon her the honor of an Imperial Consort. It is hoped that you will accept this favor, uphold propriety, and demonstrate virtuous conduct, forever serving as a model for the world.

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"Lady Liu Yueru thanks Your Majesty for your great favor." Liu Yueru accepted the imperial edict with both hands, her demeanor dignified. At this moment, Hualan gestured for Caizan to hand over three silver ingots. Upon seeing this, the eunuch was so frightened that he waved his hands repeatedly. Seeing this, Commander Jin laughed heartily, "This is a gift of celebratory money from your three wives. Just accept it! Today is a joyous occasion, so don't spoil the mood!"

The eunuch carefully accepted the silver. Seeing this, General Jin smiled slightly, then stood up and personally saw the eunuch out. The two walked side by side, chatting as they went, the atmosphere quite harmonious.

Jin Shuai suddenly asked, "Have many meritorious elders come to pay their respects to Your Majesty today?" The eunuch thought for a moment and replied, "Your Excellency, five meritorious elders had already visited before I arrived."

Upon hearing this, Jin Shuai shook his head, a wry smile appearing on his lips: "So, there are quite a few people. At this rate, I'm afraid it will be my turn to have a headache this afternoon."

Upon hearing this, the eunuch looked puzzled and asked, "My lord, logically speaking, shouldn't the Emperor be the one with the most headaches?"

Jin Shuai sighed and explained, "Alas, I took it upon myself to avoid causing the Emperor too much trouble, so that he would pass these matters on to me to handle."

Upon hearing this, the eunuch was deeply impressed by Jin Shuai's actions and exclaimed, "My lord, among all the civil and military officials, there are very few people like you who are willing to share the burdens and worries of the emperor! When others encounter problems, they often simply dump them on the emperor and remain uninvolved."

With a beaming smile, General Jin escorted the eunuch to the gate of his residence. His words, though seemingly warm and concerned, subtly probed for information about the palace's current situation. The eunuch, a shrewd man, couldn't help but divulge some information under General Jin's persistent probing. Only after the eunuch's figure disappeared at the end of the street did General Jin turn and return to his residence, his steps light and quick, clearly having gleaned much of the information he sought from the eunuch.

Stepping into the main hall, warm sunlight streamed through the carved window lattices, casting dappled shadows and illuminating the room with a bright and cozy atmosphere. Three ladies were gathered together, their faces beaming with uncontainable joy; the cheerful atmosphere seemed to fill the entire room. Looking at them, Jin Shuai felt a surge of satisfaction and contentment, and a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

Hua Lan stood to the side, her expression revealing joy, but also a hint of indifference. For her, this was merely a normal promotion in rank, not a significant change to her life. Tian Xiang and Yue Ru, however, were completely different. Originally concubines, their status in this grand mansion was low, their actions constantly restricted, and they always had to be mindful of others' moods. Now, an imperial decree had bestowed upon them the title of fifth-rank noblewoman. This sudden honor was like a ray of light illuminating their bleak lives. In the bustling capital of Tokyo, many wives of officials and meritorious families spent their entire lives without ever attaining such a title, yet these two, merely concubines of General Jin, had been fortunate enough to receive this honor. From now on, they would have some dignity and respect in this world, no longer needing to be subservient to others or constantly cautious as before.

They knew in their hearts that this honor was all due to Jin Shuai's favoritism. Thinking of this, the two women's eyes welled up with tears, which streamed uncontrollably down their faces. Looking at Jin Shuai, their eyes were filled with gratitude and deep affection. Overwhelmed with emotion, they completely forgot that Hua Lan was still beside them and rushed straight into Jin Shuai's arms. Seeing this, Hua Lan felt a sudden pang of jealousy. After all, what woman wouldn't want to be her husband's one and only favorite? But this jealousy was quickly suppressed. As a woman herself, she understood Tian Xiang and Yue Ru's feelings all too well. In this era where "it's better to be a poor wife than a noble concubine," the status of a concubine was like dust, suffering contempt and grievance. Their transformation today was truly remarkable.

The two women leaned on Jin Shuai's shoulders, tears soaking his clothes, and continued unabated for a long time. Jin Shuai gently patted their backs, chuckling and teasing, "If you keep crying like this, you'll turn into little kittens! How will you face anyone then? Don't forget, you're respectable people with official titles now." These words were like a wake-up call, and the two women snapped out of their daze. They quickly pulled away from Jin Shuai's embrace, their faces still wet with tears, and said apologetically to Hua Lan, "Sister, we're so sorry. We were so excited that we forgot you were here." Hua Lan's lips curled into a gentle smile, and she said softly, "Go and wash up quickly. Don't let anyone see you like this and make a fool of yourself."

After Tianxiang and Yue Ru left, only Jin Shuai and Hua Lan remained in the hall. Jin Shuai stepped forward and gently took Hua Lan's hand, his large, warm palm enveloping her small hand. Looking at Hua Lan with eyes full of apology, Jin Shuai said, "My wife, it's all my fault for not having a high enough rank to bring you more glory. This time, I can only promote you by one rank." Hua Lan smiled gently, her smile as radiant and beautiful as a flower blooming in spring. She whispered, "My lord, in your heart, am I really such a person who covets officialdom? For me, having you by my side is the greatest happiness in this world." Jin Shuai was deeply moved by these words. He smiled and leaned forward, gently kissing Hua Lan's pink lips twice. Then, with a playful grin, he said, "Hehe, since my wife is so understanding, you three sisters should discuss how to properly reward me tonight." Hua Lan blushed instantly at these words, the blush spreading from her cheeks to her ears. She knew her husband too well; in matters of the bedroom, he was always unpredictable and full of tricks. Helpless, Hua Lan nodded gently, a gesture that seemed both reproachful and indulgent. Seeing Hua Lan's agreement, Jin Shuai smiled contentedly, turned, and walked briskly towards the study, his heart filled with anticipation for the evening.