Chapter 7

After hearing Zheng Si Que's words, Shen Shen was very angry.

But he controlled himself and did not immediately show his anger.

This person, indeed, needs to go through some things before he can improve.

Shen Shen has now improved.

At least he can now control his emotions; he is no longer the type that explodes at the slightest provocation.

Of course, his improvement is inseparable from Shen Yunyao's pointers.

Even before guessing that Zheng Si Que would come to visit, Shen Yunyao had already sounded the alarm for Shen Shen, warning him that although Zheng Si Que came to make amends, as a top scholar his arrogance would lead him to do things that seemed like reconciliation with the Shen Family but were actually humiliating it.

"My niece is extraordinary!"

Shen Shen lamented, why is such a clever person her niece rather than a son of the Shen Family!

Zheng Si Que waited for Shen Shen to decide, unaware that Shen Shen's thoughts had completely gone astray.

He waited until the tea in the cup was half-cold, yet Shen Shen gave him no reply.

"Uncle Shen?"

Zheng Si Que's face was a bit embarrassed.

Only then did Shen Shen come back to his senses, startled, and asked, "What did you just say, worthy nephew?"

"Sorry, this old man is just prone to zoning out with age!"

"I say, the old lady hopes our two families can continue to be allied by marriage!"

"If Young Lady Yunyao is willing, I, the junior nephew, am willing to take her as a concubine with the proper rites!"

"If Young Lady Yunyao worries that Wan Er won't accommodate her, I can set up another residence outside for her!"

This time Shen Shen did not zone out; instead he looked thoughtful, nodded, and said, "This matter concerns Yunyao's lifelong happiness; please wait a moment while I go ask her what she thinks."

If it had been him a couple of days ago, hearing Zheng Si Que's words would definitely have earned him a hard slap.

The Shen Family's legitimate daughter as his concubine?

Who does he think he is?

Set up another residence?

This is treating the Shen Family's daughter like a kept mistress!

Damn bastard!

I still thought enemies should be resolved, not deepened, and that one should leave a way out, but you're preparing to trample the faces of the Shen Family men into the ground!

Shen Shen got up and left, truly going to see Shen Yunyao.

"Uncle, what do you think?"

Shen Yunyao listened to Shen Shen's words, pondered for a moment, and asked a question.

Shen Shen immediately said, "Girl, if you hadn't told me earlier not to get angry no matter what he says, I would have slapped him twice right then!"

"Uncle, thank you!"

Shen Yunyao rose and performed a solemn salute to Shen Shen.

Being able to become a concubine of the top scholar, if her flirtatious father knew, he would surely raise both hands in approval at once.

Even her mother would probably not refuse.

Because even as a concubine, she would be connected to the top scholar, which would bring great benefits to the futures of her two sons.

"However, you are the head of the Shen Family; it's not proper for you to strike!"

"No matter how disgraceful Zheng Si Que is, he is still a top scholar."

"As for me, your niece, I don't need to consider so much; after all, I am just a young lady!"

"The Master once said, only women and petty people are difficult to raise!"

"Uncle, please wait a moment; your niece will go and come back shortly!"

After Shen Yunyao finished speaking with Shen Shen, she summoned Cuiyu to set out.

Master and servant hurried straight to the front courtyard reception hall where Shen Shen received guests.

At that moment, Zheng Si Que was waiting somewhat irritably; upon seeing Shen Yunyao arrive, his eyes lit up instantly.

The words he had spoken earlier at the Zheng Family gate were actually somewhat from his heart.

That is, he had by chance seen Shen Yunyao once, been captivated by her appearance, once wanted to marry none but her, and even neglected his studies.

If it weren't for Zheng Wangshi threatening death, Zheng Si Que might have already married Shen Yunyao.

From the moment the Shen Family intended to break off the engagement, Zheng Wangshi wanted to end this marriage, refusing to yield.

As for whether Shen Yunyao is innocent in this matter, Zheng Wangshi does not care.

"Young Lady Yunyao!"

Zheng Si Que saw Shen Yunyao, his eyes shining, and he stood up somewhat at a loss.

But Shen Yunyao said nothing, strode forward, first kicked out, then while Zheng Si Que bent over from the pain, she delivered two hard slaps in one breath.

"I, this young lady, would rather twist my hair into a nun's braid or hang myself with a white silk sash than ever become your concubine!"

"Disgusting!"

After Shen Yunyao finished speaking, she delivered another flying kick.

Zheng Si Que fell to the ground.

He could not understand.

Why, with my gentle and jade-like gentlemanly demeanor, does the other party not see it?

When he was named top scholar in the capital and rode through the streets on horseback, I don't know how many ladies from noble families were captivated by him.

He has both looks and prospects.

I don't know how many young ladies dream of him as their ideal husband, yet why does Shen Yunyao simply overlook him?

Not only that, she even hit him!

Simply, a shrew!

Zheng Si Que felt that the beauty in his heart had shattered.

Once, Shen Yunyao was his white moonlight, a vermilion mole on his heart, but now all that beauty has faded, leaving only the word 'shrew'.

Zheng Si Que left, filled with disappointment.

Shen Yunyao, however, was in a great mood.

She finally got rid of Zheng Si Que, this male lead, and from then on gained her freedom.

As for whether she will marry in the future and whom she will marry, after this turmoil she should gain a certain degree of autonomy.

After all, Shen Shen, this great-uncle and head of the Shen Family, holds a good impression of her.

She might even become the female Zhuge Liang of the Shen Family!

……

Zheng Si Que returned home disappointed, saw Zheng Wangshi, and knelt before her respectfully.

"Unfilial son, I have disappointed Mother!"

"Mother, rest assured, from now on there will be no Shen Yunyao in my heart!"

The beautiful white moonlight turned into a shrew, making Zheng Si Que realize that his mother's judgment in certain aspects is truly spot-on.

"My son, what happened to you?"

Zheng Wangshi did not think this stubborn son could figure it out so easily; therefore, the truth must be that on his trip to the Shen Family he encountered something.

"Mother, that Shen Yunyao is actually a shrew!"

"She has only a beautiful appearance, but inside she is truly unbearable; my son, before you were truly blinded by a single leaf!"

"My son, you are wrong!"

Zheng Wangshi heard Zheng Si Que's words, yet shook her head: "Before, you wanted to marry Shen Yunyao as wife, to make her the mistress of our Zheng Family's household, so I, as mother, did not approve!"

"But now you only want to take a concubine, then Shen Yunyao is quite suitable!"

"Marry for virtue, take a concubine for beauty!"

"Mother doesn't know what you encountered, but my son, you are no longer an ordinary person; you are the Top Scholar, you are a Hanlin Attendant!"

"Your future Mount Tai is the current dynasty's National Teacher!"

"The person your wife calls 'aunt' is none other than the present Empress!"

"You, wanting to take a mere young lady from the Shen Family as a concubine, is their honor!"

Zheng Wangshi solemnly instructed this precious son who brought her boundless glory.

(End of chapter)