Chapter 341: Bound to the Child-Bearing System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 342: Passerby Strives to Live (10)

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

Dream Entry Talisman

Shen Yao took out some talisman paper from her space; it was leftover stock from before.

As for the function of the Dream Entry Talisman, as the name suggests, it is a good thing that can bring people into dreams.

After all, dreams are uncontrollable; what the person entering the dream does depends entirely on their own mind.

The greatest advantage of the Dream Entry Talismans made by Shen Yao lies in their ability to control the dream content of the person entering the dream; and to make the dream seem more real and reliable, they can perfectly imitate the psychological changes of the person entering the dream, thereby making people unable to disbelieve the reality reflected by the dream.

Liu Xiuwen is a Seventh Rank Cultivator, whose martial force can be said to be extremely high, and he can be called one of the ceilings within the borders of Wei State.

To make Liu Xiuwen truly believe, one cannot be too stingy in means.

Shen Yao and Liu Jingyan are now bound together, so she must definitely plot more for Liu Jingyan.

Since Liu Jingyan does not want to owe his elder brother a favor, then let Liu Jingyan follow her and take advantage of the younger one.

Thinking of this, Shen Yao touched her protruding small belly and said softly that the children must strive; she and her husband's talent can be seen at a glance, and further on, it depends on the children.

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"Miss, let this servant support you out for a walk," Qing Shui bent over, carefully supporting Shen Yao's arm, wanting to take her to the small garden not far away for a stroll.

By this time, it had been half a month since Shen Yao entered the mansion, and her marriage with Liu Jingyan was proceeding in an orderly manner.

Because of reputation issues, Shen Yao received quite a bit of criticism; even though she did not go out much on weekdays, she could not avoid being attacked to her face.

Shen Yao did not care much about these things, but Qing Shui was furious about it; she had spent an unknown amount of silver secretly to smooth things over, but to no avail, with very little effect.

"Not going to the garden, just stay in the small courtyard," Shen Yao was wearing a light green gauze long skirt today, paired with a goose-yellow inner garment, her hair loosely scattered behind her, making her temperament appear even more languid, with red lips and white teeth.

After hearing her mistress's words, Qing Shui felt heartache.

Hmph!

It's all the fault of those gossiping servants talking nonsense; otherwise, the mistress would not have to hide in the small courtyard and not like going out.

Attributing the reason for Shen Yao's lazy behavior and dislike of going out to others' heads, Qing Shui made up her mind to give these people a hard time; some small paths were not good, but they were indeed useful.

The master and servant moved around in the small courtyard, and when their bodies were tired, they went to sit in the pavilion for a while.

Shen Yao gently shook the round fan in her hand, gazing into the distance, "I heard the mansion has been very lively recently?"

Qing Shui hummed in response, "Replying to Miss, several young masters of the Liu Mansion have reached marriageable age and are currently being matched."

"Matched?" Shen Yao raised her eyebrows, "Wasn't it said they are not in a hurry?"

Qing Shui chuckled secretly, "This servant heard that it is several concubine-born ladies who are anxious."

As for what they are anxious about? Just look at Shen Yao's slightly protruding belly and you'll know.

For great clans like the Liu Family, if they cannot rely on themselves, they must rely on others.

But are others so easy to cling to? With so many precedents before them, in the end, they cannot escape marrying and having children.

Among Liu Jingyan's generation, except for the first two who were already betrothed, the others have made no moves.

Liu Jingyan suddenly killing his way out halfway, not only shocked Lady Liu, but also made others feel a strong sense of crisis.

Plus Shen Yao is pregnant; although this matter is not very proper, but judging by the effect alone, it is very significant.

Aren't the other few concubine-born ladies anxious? Their grudge with Lady Liu is not shallow; back then, the two Liu Jingyan brothers were often schemed against by others.

These old matters Shen Yao did not need to investigate to hear from the elders of the mansion; now asking Qing Shui was just taking this opportunity to vent the depression in her heart.

Qing Shui understood her mistress's mind; seeing the conversation opened up, she simply poured out all the small-path news she had heard.

In the Liu Family, besides the two legitimate sons, there are currently seven concubine-born sons and eight concubine-born daughters in Liu Father's room alone.

The youngest few are still babbling and temporarily do not need to worry about marriage, but as for the rest, every single one of them wants to take advantage of the Liu Family.

These few concubine-born ladies of the Liu Family are also interesting; they are not ordinary people without roots, whether it is power or money, behind them stand extraordinary families; marrying into the Liu Family is more of a marriage alliance of interests.

Therefore, Liu Jingyan's few concubine-born brothers still have some family background and confidence.

This marriage discussion includes Liu Jingyan's two concubine-born elder brothers and two concubine-born younger brothers, four people, representing four different families behind them, involving a very wide range.

Qing Shui endured her laughter and recounted the whole story of the matter, and finally, under Shen Yao's signal, she smoothly exited.

Shen Yao touched her chin, thinking in her heart that if these four people cannot compromise with each other, then the matchmaking will become a joke.

The Dream Entry Talisman has already been taken by Shen Yao to use; whether it has an effect on Liu Xiuwen is still unknown, she seems to be able to use it on Liu Father as well.

Not forgetting Liu Jingyan's daily complaints, Shen Yao, as a wife standing on the same camp as her husband, should definitely find a stage for her husband.

Does Liu Father want his concubine-born son to take advantage? Then let him understand well how terrible it is to raise a concubine-born son who has resources but no capability.

Since ancient times, internal strife has been the source of family ruin; Shen Yao does not want her own side to suffer losses, so the one who suffers losses can only be Liu Father standing on the opposing side.

Tsk tsk tsk, she is really a thoughtful daughter-in-law; not everyone has the chance to regret.

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The benefits of the Dream Entry Talisman are obvious; Liu Jingyan discovered that his biological father, who originally ignored him, suddenly changed his attitude.

Specifically manifested in that the other party actually started to care about his cultivation issues and daily life.

Liu Jingyan:...

Liu Jingyan was a bit confused; when he came out from the front courtyard, he was still dazed.

The servant beside him spoke for a long while; seeing the master had no reaction at all, he hurriedly closed his mouth.

"Song Zhu, do you think this day is not right?" Liu Jingyan looked up at the sky, and after being silent for a long time, he said a inexplicably strange sentence.

It was truly inexplicably strange; at least in Song Zhu's opinion, there was nothing wrong with this day.

Clear skies for ten thousand li, a blue as clean as washed, where is it not right? This is too right.

"Young master, we should go visit Miss Shen," Song Zhu said, seeing that her master was taking the wrong route.

Liu Jingyan suddenly made an "oh" sound, turned a corner, and headed straight for Shen Yao's residence.

"A Yan means, Mistress of the House cares for you very much, and seems to be plotting something in secret?"

Shen Yao had a strange expression; she hadn't expected Liu Jingyan to think this way—wouldn't a child who usually lacked attention be very happy to encounter such a thing?

"Yao Yao doesn't know, Father originally didn't like my behavior, and these years his outward expression has become increasingly severe," now acting out of character with a pleasant expression, Liu Jingyan subconsciously felt that her father was plotting some conspiracy.

"When things are abnormal, there must be something fishy," Liu Jingyan became increasingly convinced that her idea was correct.

Shen Yao:...

Perhaps Father Liu really just had a pang of conscience and felt he should treat his own son well.

Shen Yao still believed in the effect of the Dream Entry Talisman; Liu Xiuwen might find change difficult due to his profound cultivation, but Liu Jingyan's father was merely a Fifth Rank Cultivator, and a man addicted to pleasure and lust at that—very easy to manipulate.

"A Yan, no matter what Mistress of the House plans, as long as we don't show any flaws," the other party would have no way to deal with them.

Shen Yao wouldn't say at this time that Father Liu had turned over a new leaf; this required Liu Jingyan to feel it herself, perhaps only by laying out concrete benefits could Liu Jingyan truly understand Father Liu's intentions.

Liu Jingyan took Shen Yao's wrist, "I'm fine, it's you I'm worried about," he was afraid someone might take advantage of Father Liu's attitude to target Shen Yao without authorization.

There are always some people who try to curry favor through their master's every move.

There are many servants in Liu Fu, and there's no guarantee such people don't exist; Liu Jingyan doesn't stay at the mansion often, but Shen Yao needs to live in Liu Fu for a long time.

Sighed again and again.

Liu Jingyan came over full of worry, and left with a heavy heart; Shen Yao hadn't comforted Liu Jingyan very well, everything could only depend on the other party's own ability to adjust.

After Shen Yao had been in the residence for one month, Liu Xiuwen, due to the effect of the Dream Entry Talisman, loosened his lips; Liu Jingyan was overjoyed, and the secret realm quota she had long coveted was smoothly obtained.

Not only that, Father Liu's attitude toward him improved; Liu Jingyan couldn't catch Father Liu's private actions, and could only stiffly enjoy this belated father-son affection.

Father Liu began frequently sending people to deliver treasures to Liu Jingyan and Shen Yao.

All things Liu Jingyan had previously been unable to obtain; now they were easily acquired, which made his thoughts complex, and despite saying it several times to Shen Yao, he couldn't let down his guard.

It can be seen that sometimes, belated affection cannot make up for anything, but instead may destroy the original balanced relationship, making both parties awkward.

"A Yan, will you refuse Mistress of the House's kindness?"

Shen Yao tilted her head, not understanding what Liu Jingyan was worrying about.

Liu Jingyan answered simply, "Giving it to me is better than giving it to others."

Shen Yao leaned against Liu Jingyan's embrace, "No need to think so much; Mistress of the House is A Yan's biological father, this is a fact no one can change."

Liu Jingyan should properly enjoy the benefits Father Liu brings; nothing else matters.

Refusing blindly will only push the other party further away; whether it's Father Liu feeling guilty and making amends or a prodigal son returning, their interests aren't harmed, right?

Liu Jingyan put his arms around Shen Yao's shoulders, burying his head in her neck and shoulder, "Yao Yao, I'm just a bit uneasy inside," not knowing if Father Liu was acting on a whim this time, causing him to hesitate and be indecisive.

Thinking carefully, it's still that he cares too much about the other party; they are strangers by blood, so what if it really is just a whim?

Liu Jingyan was no longer the child from childhood who wholeheartedly longed for fatherly love; he has his own small family now.

In the second month of staying at Liu Fu, Shen Yao waited for her and Liu Jingyan's wedding banquet.

It wasn't very grand, but all the necessary etiquette and regulations were present.

Shen Yao wore her wedding attire, from morning until night, until dark before it was considered finished.

Liu Jingyan went out to greet the guests coming to observe the ceremony; Shen Yao ate the pastries Qing Shui brought to fill her belly.

"Master, this servant will help you wash up."

The hair ornaments on her head were too heavy; Shen Yao had endured for a day and vaguely felt pain in her neck and shoulder.

She stretched out her hand to rub both sides of her neck, and Shen Yao changed into a set of red quilt.

The wide and soft clothes worn on her body highlighted her slender figure, except for her protruding abdomen, as if a bowl had been placed upside down.

Shen Yao exhaled comfortably, closed her eyes, and gestured for Qing Shui to massage her shoulders.

"Go to the kitchen later to take a look; there are many people and mixed eyes, don't let anyone tamper with anything."

The child in her belly was very eye-catching; Liu Xiuwen had privately sent not a few treasures.

Compared to Father Liu's high-profile and eye-catching behavior, Grandfather Liu Xiuwen, as a grandfather, was low-key and not easily noticed.

But there are many clever people in the Liu Family; Liu Xiuwen's intentional concealment couldn't be hidden from everyone, and in the end, it was still noticed by someone; Shen Yao naturally became a thorn in the flesh and a thorn in the eye for some people.

Just in these few days before the wedding, Shen Yao's daily meals had dishes that had been tampered with, and even the clothes and items delivered were mixed with many good things.

Shen Yao naturally didn't fall for the scheme; she also returned the favor with an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but still couldn't stop some people from courting death.

Today at the wedding banquet, the inside of Liu Fu was a mess, but it was a great opportunity in the eyes of some people; Shen Yao didn't believe no one would reach their hands in.

"Master, if something is discovered, should we tell the young master?"

Qing Shui thought that since the wedding was completed, the master and the young master had become husband and wife, some things should be communicated to each other.

"Mm, it can be said, but not everything said," Shen Yao stood up and returned to sit by the bedside, "the kitchen staff, after catching them, first investigate their relationship chains behind them, and hide the parts that might cause trouble."

What Shen Yao said might cause trouble referred to Liu Xiuwen, Father Liu, Mother Liu, and even Liu Jingyan's older brother, these four people.

It wasn't that these four people would do anything to Shen Yao, but to prevent some people from using their names as a shield to attack Shen Yao.

Shen Yao temporarily doesn't plan to let Liu Jingyan confront them directly; the thin-as-silk family affection can't withstand wear and tear; everything should wait until she safely gives birth to the child in her belly.

Qing Shui nodded in agreement upon hearing this, "This servant understands."

When Liu Jingyan returned from outside, he was dizzy from drinking, his cheeks were rosy, his eyes were blurred, and he was dragged in by two servants with both hands.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao stood up and poured down the cooled hangover soup, and personally changed him into a set of quilt.

After simply cleaning the person, Shen Yao touched her belly and touched Liu Jingyan's cheek.

Feeling the stimulation coming from outside, Liu Jingyan subconsciously raised his head and smiled.

The young master is like jade, like a bright moon and clear wind.

The thick wedding candles crackled and popped as they burned, and someone raised a hand to lower the thin gauze bed curtains.

Shen Yao lay beside Liu Jingyan, their heads touching, and they slept soundly.

A night passed without a word, and they woke refreshed.

After finishing her morning meal, Shen Yao accompanied Liu Jingyan to pay respects to the elders of the household.

This time it was a formal greeting ceremony; Shen Yao, confident in her position, found no one in the Liu Family who dared to make things difficult for her.

Smiling as she completed the required procedures, Shen Yao withdrew having achieved her goal.

Liu Xiuwen took this opportunity to announce the allocation of quotas for the Imperial Secret Realm.

The Imperial Secret Realm belongs to the Royal Family and opens once every thirty years; this time it will open in one month, and because of the Emperor's favor, the Liu Family may send two people inside.

Liu Jingyan's spot was certain, and the remaining quota was given by Liu Xiuwen to Liu Jingyuan.

He is Liu Jingyan's younger half-brother, who stood out among the four candidates in the Liu Family's matchmaking, and his marriage was arranged with a Young Lady born of a concubine from the Minister's Prefecture.

The Minister's office is not low-ranking, and since both are born of concubines, there is no difference in status.

Moreover, this Young Lady born of a concubine has an extremely wealthy grandfather on her mother's side.

To marry this Young Lady born of a concubine can be said to be great fortune for Liu Jingyuan; this man has been overjoyed lately, happier than the groom-to-be Liu Jingyan.