Yun'an City.

Today is the sixth day of the second lunar month, the new year festivities have long passed.

The red lanterns originally hung at the Shen Mansion were taken down by the end of the first month.

But starting yesterday afternoon, the entire Shen Mansion started decorating again.

Lanterns were rehung along the walls surrounding the mansion.

After the new year, many of the stores selling fireworks and firecrackers in Yun'an City have already closed for the season.

To purchase enough fireworks, Shen Mansion even arranged for people to buy them from neighboring cities.

The citizens of Yun'an City all knew that the Shen Family must have encountered some joyous event again.

At noon, the sound of firecrackers erupted outside Shen Mansion.

Those who were slightly curious all headed to the outside of Shen Mansion to find out what was happening.

Today, the Shen Family was exceedingly generous.

They prepared many red envelopes, and those who came to watch and said some auspicious words received rewards.

At this moment, the citizens of Yun'an City finally understood what the Shen Family was celebrating.

The Shen Family's prodigy, Shen Ye, had advanced once again.

Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm!

At the age of twenty-three, Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm!

Looking across all of Great Wei, even pulling out famous figures from history, less than twenty people have reached this level of strength at this age.

The title of prodigy is well-deserved.

In the courtyard of the Shen Mansion, a grand banquet was set up.

People of some renown in Yun'an City all came to pay their respects.

As the news spread, not only people from Yun'an City but also from neighboring cities came by carriage.

To step into Fifth Grade at this age would already justify the name of a prodigy.

And Shen Ye had taken a step further.

A Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm, like the Yun Family, a Medicine-Refining Family, even the Yun Family's uncle had reached this power level only at the age of over fifty.

Shen Ye, how old is he...

Reaching such a realm at this age, what will the future hold...

In the entire Yun'an City, the praise for Shen Ye stepped up a notch starting today.

The Shen Family was already on the rise, and with such a prodigy within the clan, there were more forces wanting to ally with the Shen Family.

In the courtyard, amidst the comings and goings of guests.

The words were all flattery and praise, and they were pleasant to hear.

The Old Dowager of the Shen Family and Madam He, their smiles never left their faces.

Ever since Shen Han and Su Jinyu's engagement was called off, the Shen Family had faced various misfortunes.

A while back, the Yun Family sold a large amount of Middle Grade Pills at low prices but refused to sell any to the Shen Family.

This led to rumors spreading frequently in the Eastern Garrison, causing unrest in the army.

In the end, the Shen Family had to grit their teeth and purchase Middle Grade Pills with their own resources for army use.

This finally quelled the rumors in the army.

Because of this matter, Shen Qingshan reprimanded the Old Dowager of the Shen Family again.

He said it was because she always criticized Madam Yun and Shen Han in the past, leading the Yun Family to be so resentful toward the Shen Family.

After being chided so much, there was finally good news today.

Around 7:00 PM, the guests had all returned home.

The Old Dowager of the Shen Family and Madam He finally had time to rest.

"It's still the child Shen Ye who is promising, bringing some good news.

The master has been worried about military affairs lately, today should at least cheer him up."

The Old Dowager finished speaking, and Madam He beside her also smiled with some pride.

"Old Dowager, don't worry. As long as Ye'er is here, the future of our Shen Family is secure.

Just look at today, even families several hundred miles away have come to pay their respects."

The Old Dowager of the Shen Family also nodded with a smile.

Today, they indeed gained face.

"You haven't forgotten to convey this to the master, right?"

Hearing this, Madam He smiled and pressed her hands lightly: "Old Dowager, rest assured, such an important matter can never be forgotten to be told to the Old Duke.

When he heard it, even over the Sound Transmission Magical Artifact, you could hear his hearty laughter."

"That's good, that's good.

Ever since that disobedient Shen Han rose to prominence, our Shen Family has been plagued with bad luck.

The words of the master from back then were not false; it seems our Shen Family was truly cursed by him."

The Old Dowager of the Shen Family frowned, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.

"A few days ago, I heard some rumors saying that disobedient Shen Han performed well at Tianyi Academy.

In some end-of-month assessment, he even defeated the tutor.

What kind of luck has this disobedient son been having lately."

Honestly, she has managed the household for so many years and is rarely scolded.

But because of Shen Han, this year, as the Old Dowager, she got scolded quite a few times.

If not for her grandson Shen Ye, she didn't know how Shen Qingshan would view her.

Madam He quickly approached, stroking her back to soothe her.

"Old Dowager, please don't be angry, take it easy.

With Shen Ye around, even if Shen Han is a falling star, he can't harm our Shen Family.

I inquired about the matter of Shen Han surpassing the tutor with Mr. Luo from Mountain Sea Academy.

The person who lost to Shen Han is named Dugu Tian, who was also a tutor at Mountain Sea Academy.

He's good at teaching, but due to his internal energy being chaotic, his power is lacking.

Surpassing the tutor is just a nice title."

After hearing Madam He's speech, the Old Dowager of the Shen Family indeed felt much better.

In Shen Qingshan's eyes, it's always because the Old Dowager of the Shen Family didn't treat Shen Han well.

The better Shen Han performs, the more the Old Dowager would likely get scolded.

It's best if Shen Han continues to decline.

...

At the Northeast Garrison, each soldier received rewards today as well.

With Shen Ye, the prodigy, advancing, the army celebrated together.

Ever since the issue with the Middle Grade Pills arose, Shen Qingshan had been worried daily.

Currently, the pills used by the army are funded by the Shen Family's resources.

If this continues, within a year or two, half of the wealth gathered by the Shen Family will be depleted.

Shen Lingsheng even sent people to find Shen Han.

They wanted Shen Han to say a few good words to the Yun Family and stop blocking the sale of pills.

However, the people sent out reportedly didn't even get to see Shen Han's face.

The force behind Tianyi Academy is primarily the Imperial Family led by Prince Qingyuan.

The Shen Family, as a result, finds no convenience.

In the tent, Shen Qingshan summoned Shen Lingsheng.

"The news of Ye'er advancing to the Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm should soon spread throughout Great Wei.

Among the younger generation, known for reaching this stage at this young age, Ye'er is the only one.

The Shen Mansion hosted a banquet today, and even more forces now want to ally with our Shen Family."

Shen Qingshan leaned back in his chair, having not felt this leisurely lying back in some time.

Standing not far away, Shen Lingsheng also wore a proud expression on his face.

"The title of the greatest prodigy of our time isn't just for show. From Lingsheng's view, Ye'er could possibly reach the Fourth Grade before the age of twenty-five."

The father and son continued their leisurely conversation, as Shen Ye's advancement indeed gave the Shen Family a sense of ease and leisure.

After chatting for a while, Shen Qingshan got to the main point.

"Take some time, Lingsheng, you should go to the Yun Family again.

Enemies should be reconciled rather than engage in conflict. Now with Ye'er's advancement, our Shen Family's potential has risen another level.

At this time, reaching out to the Yun Family, they won't likely refuse as they did before.

Besides, you have been with Yun Shuang for many years as husband and wife, there should be some affection..."

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