[{"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-360":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},144598,203,"Chapter 360 - 359: The Contest Between Shen Ye and Shen Han","engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-chapter-360",360,"\u003Cp>Just with this one sentence, the entire situation at the scene became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qingshan almost wanted to give Shen Lingyong two slaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought that after suffering a great loss last time, he should have reflected and become more thoughtful, not speaking so recklessly anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, saying such words only added chaos to the entire Shen Family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Shen, tell me, are the words of your son this time what you truly think?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is your Shen Family dissatisfied with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Wei Emperor’s words were cold, subtly carrying a trace of anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people around were all cautious, fearing they would catch some bad luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their eyes remained fixed on Shen Qingshan, eager to see his reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Shen Qingshan could only immediately step forward to admit his mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Your Holiness, be discerning. My Shen Family has guarded the border for Great Wei for many years, never harboring disloyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just my son this time, always simple-minded, speaking recklessly without discretion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In our Great Wei, we have always promoted the virtuous. Your Holiness, even as a Prince, had a reputation for virtue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Your Holiness’s wisdom, how could Great Wei have today’s prosperity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please, Your Holiness, calm your anger...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qingshan, having served as an official for many years, was far more perceptive than Shen Lingyong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking to the Great Wei Emperor, he looked angrily at Shen Lingyong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slap yourself, keep going until His Holiness grants forgiveness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Shen Qingshan first gave Shen Lingyong a slap across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the age of forty, to be slapped in the face in front of so many people is indeed a bit of a blow to one’s dignity, hard to accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Lingyong was stunned by the slap, even having the urge to fight back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing his father’s stern face, he hesitated for a moment, then began slapping himself one slap after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was humiliating, seasoned political veterans could see clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Shen Qingshan helping Shen Lingyong, blocking the Great Wei Emperor’s reproach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such disrespectful words could easily attract any charge from the Great Wei Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by slapping himself like this, it made it a bit difficult for the Great Wei Emperor to impose further punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, this is losing not only the Shen Family’s face but also ours in Great Wei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, the Great Wei Emperor hesitated for a moment before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Shen, about what you said to me before, are you also dissatisfied with Shen Han?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This child previously went on a diplomatic mission to Yexuan Country and performed excellently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time in the Ten Nations Grand Competition, it was his astonishing performance that maintained Great Wei’s prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now acquiring the Hundred Generations Marquis inheritance, from any perspective, Shen Han is qualified to inherit this marquis position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his leadership, your Shen Family will surely reach new heights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qingshan’s expression was as before, giving no clue to his inner thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Shen Qingshan, although regretting not reconciling with Shen Han, did not support him as his successor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, most members of the Shen Family had poor relations with Shen Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Shen Lingyong, Shen Lingsheng, and including Shen Qingshan himself, they all used to suppress Shen Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Shen Han were to inherit the title and rise to the position of Patriarch of the Shen Family,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it wouldn’t be surprising if they were held accountable then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qingshan could accept befriending Shen Han, but to appoint him as the family’s successor,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that’s impossible, at least for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless in the future, Shen Han reconciles with the Shen Family, earning his trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he would never allow Shen Han to become the Patriarch of the Shen Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Wei Emperor could surmise these thoughts, and so could Prince Qingyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, this strategy itself was to pressure him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Shen, in front of all the officials, feel free to speak your mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Wei Emperor and the surrounding crowd all turned to look at Shen Qingshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, this was an open strategy; everyone knew Shen Han didn’t get along with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shen Family was just this unfortunate, an estranged descendant endowed with supreme talent and potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that this open strategy was successfully executed was due to the Shen Family’s own shortsightedness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pushed Shen Han, such a descendant, away, forming grudges with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many, seeing this, vaguely recalled another family from the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That family also mistreated its young generation, yet this descendant showed extraordinary potential and had extraordinary experiences during his travels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the entire family was exterminated by this descendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How does the Shen Family now give off an ominous feeling of repeating that fate...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the crowd, Shen Qingshan pondered for a moment, then saluted the Great Wei Emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Holiness, although our Shen Family is not of noble rank, it is nonetheless a Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, there will be abundant affairs to handle, and our family needs a wise and capable leader to guide them forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Your Holiness has said, our descendant Shen Han performed astonishingly in the Ten Nations Grand Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Patriarch of the Shen Family himself heard of it and was joyful and grateful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, my grandson from the Shen Family, Shen Ye, is also quite outstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This child didn’t attend this year’s Ten Nations Grand Competition, but four years ago,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Ye also performed well, earning a reputation for Great Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now setting Shen Han to inherit the family title seems a bit unfair to Shen Ye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Shen Lingyong, Shen Qingshan was indeed far more adept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were well-reasoned and logical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Wei Emperor mentioned Shen Han was excellent, but Shen Ye was also excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Granted that Shen Han made contributions at the Ten Nations Grand Competition, don’t forget, four years ago, Shen Ye also made contributions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a Taiji master, he managed to deflect all these points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Great Wei Emperor continued to speak in the same manner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Shen’s words indeed make sense, hastily deciding would certainly be unfair to another child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In your view, how can we fairly determine which child should inherit the Shen Family title?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this question, Shen Qingshan did not avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my humble opinion, both children are descendants of the Shen Family, sharing the same bloodline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shen Family has no intention of favoritism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let the two children in the arena compete to determine the victor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whichever wins shall gain the qualification for inheritance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claiming no bias, yet clearly showing favoritism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Ye is four years older, having practiced for four more years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This advantage is immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Great Wei Emperor straightforwardly said, \"General Shen, your suggestion is quite unfair to Shen Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the age difference, Shen Han is likely at a disadvantage in such a competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knows, in cultivation before the age of thirty, advancement is rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A four-year gap...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Shen Qingshan feigned a regretful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I too feel that such a competition may be slightly unfair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, the competition can wait a few more years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Shen Han reaches thirty, the two young men can have this competition then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Wei Emperor did not respond directly, instead looking towards Shen Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qingshan’s words were clearly a delaying tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-05-29T03:40:11.654Z","2026-06-01T04:29:06.436Z",1,"novelbin.me","543724cc3d85c88283c85779c4651bd350fa29a97e3598ba4cb511d99728051d","engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-chapter-361","engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-chapter-359",546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fengagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-cover.jpg"]