[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes":3,"chapter-engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-chapter-148":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},144586,203,"Chapter 148 - 147: Go Visit the Yun Family Again","engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-chapter-148",148,"\u003Cp>Yun’an City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today is the sixth day of the second lunar month, the new year festivities have long passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red lanterns originally hung at the Shen Mansion were taken down by the end of the first month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But starting yesterday afternoon, the entire Shen Mansion started decorating again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lanterns were rehung along the walls surrounding the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the new year, many of the stores selling fireworks and firecrackers in Yun’an City have already closed for the season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To purchase enough fireworks, Shen Mansion even arranged for people to buy them from neighboring cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The citizens of Yun’an City all knew that the Shen Family must have encountered some joyous event again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon, the sound of firecrackers erupted outside Shen Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who were slightly curious all headed to the outside of Shen Mansion to find out what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, the Shen Family was exceedingly generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They prepared many red envelopes, and those who came to watch and said some auspicious words received rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the citizens of Yun’an City finally understood what the Shen Family was celebrating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shen Family’s prodigy, Shen Ye, had advanced once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the age of twenty-three, Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The title of prodigy is well-deserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard of the Shen Mansion, a grand banquet was set up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People of some renown in Yun’an City all came to pay their respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the news spread, not only people from Yun’an City but also from neighboring cities came by carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To step into Fifth Grade at this age would already justify the name of a prodigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Shen Ye had taken a step further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Ye, how old is he...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching such a realm at this age, what will the future hold...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the entire Yun’an City, the praise for Shen Ye stepped up a notch starting today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard, amidst the comings and goings of guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were all flattery and praise, and they were pleasant to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Dowager of the Shen Family and Madam He, their smiles never left their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Shen Han and Su Jinyu’s engagement was called off, the Shen Family had faced various misfortunes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This led to rumors spreading frequently in the Eastern Garrison, causing unrest in the army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the Shen Family had to grit their teeth and purchase Middle Grade Pills with their own resources for army use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This finally quelled the rumors in the army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this matter, Shen Qingshan reprimanded the Old Dowager of the Shen Family again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being chided so much, there was finally good news today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around 7:00 PM, the guests had all returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Dowager of the Shen Family and Madam He finally had time to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s still the child Shen Ye who is promising, bringing some good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The master has been worried about military affairs lately, today should at least cheer him up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Dowager finished speaking, and Madam He beside her also smiled with some pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Dowager, don’t worry. As long as Ye’er is here, the future of our Shen Family is secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just look at today, even families several hundred miles away have come to pay their respects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Dowager of the Shen Family also nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, they indeed gained face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You haven’t forgotten to convey this to the master, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he heard it, even over the Sound Transmission Magical Artifact, you could hear his hearty laughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good, that’s good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since that disobedient Shen Han rose to prominence, our Shen Family has been plagued with bad luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words of the master from back then were not false; it seems our Shen Family was truly cursed by him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Dowager of the Shen Family frowned, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago, I heard some rumors saying that disobedient Shen Han performed well at Tianyi Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In some end-of-month assessment, he even defeated the tutor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of luck has this disobedient son been having lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, she has managed the household for so many years and is rarely scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because of Shen Han, this year, as the Old Dowager, she got scolded quite a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for her grandson Shen Ye, she didn’t know how Shen Qingshan would view her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam He quickly approached, stroking her back to soothe her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Dowager, please don’t be angry, take it easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Shen Ye around, even if Shen Han is a falling star, he can’t harm our Shen Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I inquired about the matter of Shen Han surpassing the tutor with Mr. Luo from Mountain Sea Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who lost to Shen Han is named Dugu Tian, who was also a tutor at Mountain Sea Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s good at teaching, but due to his internal energy being chaotic, his power is lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surpassing the tutor is just a nice title.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Madam He’s speech, the Old Dowager of the Shen Family indeed felt much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Shen Qingshan’s eyes, it’s always because the Old Dowager of the Shen Family didn’t treat Shen Han well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The better Shen Han performs, the more the Old Dowager would likely get scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s best if Shen Han continues to decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Northeast Garrison, each soldier received rewards today as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Shen Ye, the prodigy, advancing, the army celebrated together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since the issue with the Middle Grade Pills arose, Shen Qingshan had been worried daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the pills used by the army are funded by the Shen Family’s resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this continues, within a year or two, half of the wealth gathered by the Shen Family will be depleted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Lingsheng even sent people to find Shen Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted Shen Han to say a few good words to the Yun Family and stop blocking the sale of pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the people sent out reportedly didn’t even get to see Shen Han’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force behind Tianyi Academy is primarily the Imperial Family led by Prince Qingyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shen Family, as a result, finds no convenience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the tent, Shen Qingshan summoned Shen Lingsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The news of Ye’er advancing to the Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm should soon spread throughout Great Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the younger generation, known for reaching this stage at this young age, Ye’er is the only one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shen Mansion hosted a banquet today, and even more forces now want to ally with our Shen Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qingshan leaned back in his chair, having not felt this leisurely lying back in some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing not far away, Shen Lingsheng also wore a proud expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father and son continued their leisurely conversation, as Shen Ye’s advancement indeed gave the Shen Family a sense of ease and leisure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting for a while, Shen Qingshan got to the main point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take some time, Lingsheng, you should go to the Yun Family again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enemies should be reconciled rather than engage in conflict. Now with Ye’er’s advancement, our Shen Family’s potential has risen another level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, reaching out to the Yun Family, they won’t likely refuse as they did before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, you have been with Yun Shuang for many years as husband and wife, there should be some affection...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1419,"2026-05-29T03:40:11.653Z","2026-06-01T04:29:06.436Z",1,"novelbin.me","b854be97c67a9ad7ad6dc29a858d3c330b4f5850bbda11f959c6f358d211a484","engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-chapter-149","engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-chapter-147",546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fengagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-cover.jpg"]