"Let's wait until Qiu Wei is over and they are included in the family tree." The old lady sighed softly, "The Shen family has reached a critical moment again. I hope she can turn the tide."
Because of what happened to the old prince, and also because of the feats of the heroine of the Shen family in the past, Mrs. Shen has actually been secretly monitored for so many years.
The royal family couldn't trust her.
I'm afraid that if someone like the founding queen of the former dynasty emerges from the Shen family, things will be serious.
Grandma Zhang continued, "The eldest lady has seen a girl recently and walked around with her frequently."
"Let her be, she has suffered enough over the years." The old lady said softly, "It is the Shen family who has been sorry for her regarding Mingzhu."
Mr. Shen was forced to compromise due to the power of the imperial concubine and the Lu family, and she did not stand up for Shen Mingzhu back then.
Whether Shen Mingzhu's incident was an accident or "intentional" is really a confusing matter.
After marrying into the Lu family, this pearl of the Yangtze River lived up to her reputation. She became famous in Shengjing, a city with many noble ladies, and she was known for being a good dancer.
Mrs. Shen had suspected that perhaps it was these reputations and excellence that had harmed her.
The old lady closed her eyes tiredly and said, "I hope she is strong enough."
From the day Shen Xingwan stepped into the Shen Mansion, she was destined to walk a bloody road full of thorns.
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Time has come to September in the busy schedule, and everyone's eyes are focused on the important event of Qiuwei.
Jiangnan was extremely lively in an instant, and almost all the scholars gathered in the main city.
Shen Xingwan also put down what he was doing and paid attention to this big exam.
As the most high-profile rookie in the original future officialdom, as well as Su Jingyi's big cheat, Shen Yu's achievements, of course Shen Xingwan paid close attention to them.
If she wanted to, she would certainly have many ways to prevent Shen Yu from participating in Qiuwei, or even fail.
But she didn't want to do that.
As someone who also studied hard and took the college entrance examination, she couldn't stop.
How many students study hard in cold weather, just waiting for this moment.
The same goes for Shen Yu. She hopes that Shen Mochen will crush him next spring, and she can also be merciless to him when they face each other in the future.
But she still couldn't destroy other people's dreams openly and trample on other people's hard-working efforts.
She can defeat him, but the method is not used at this moment and place.
The academy was on holiday for autumn, and Shen Mochen became more leisurely.
No matter what happens, run to her.
"Is it likely that he will get Jieyuan this time?" Shen Xingwan asked, leaning on the desk in an indistinct manner.
Shen Mochen said while eating the fruit from the ice bowl. "Originally, the gentlemen of this generation have always been most optimistic about him, but I heard that he has been out of shape in the later period."
Shen Xingwan guessed that he was probably affected by the events in the Shen family.
"To try something like this, strength is important, but it also depends on luck and mentality. No one knows the result until the end." Shen Mochen continued.
"Yes." Shen Xingwan answered.
Shen Mochen looked at her curiously, "Do you hope he does better or worse?"
Shen Xingwan raised his eyebrows, "It doesn't matter, just don't forget what brother promised me."
"Then if I don't win the top prize, you will cry." Shen Mochen teased her.
Shen Xingwan smiled slightly, "I may not want to talk to you anymore, and I think you are arrogant and like to brag."
"It's so serious." Shen Mochen frowned, "I can't eat anymore now, so I'd better go back and stay up late to read."
The two of them chatted in a relaxed atmosphere.
There are three exams in Qiuwei, and each exam takes three days. It is also a considerable test for physical fitness.
On the day after the last game, Shen Mochen went to pick up the man from his family who was taking the exam.
Shen Xingwan was rarely free, so he took the opportunity to go.
Carriages were parked outside the examination room, and almost all of them were anxiously waiting. Some people even brought doctors to wait.
Shen Xingwan stood in a shady place in the distance and glanced around, but did not see Shen Tang or Zhang.
Soon the door was open and people kept coming out.
Several people were almost carried out, and soon there were cries and shouts, which instantly made people panic.
"Qiu Wei is really cruel." Ban Xia sighed at the side, "I heard before that if your body bones are too weak, you will lose half your life after the exam."
Shen Xingwan watched quietly. Some looked depressed, some looked pale, and some cried as soon as they came out...
"What are you looking at?" Shen Guijiu jumped up to her in a lively manner.
Shen Xingwan took a step back, "Why are you here?"
There was a hint of exhaustion on Shen Guijiu's face, "I just finished the exam, is my sister here to pick me up?"
Shen Xingwan didn't know that the dandy and surly Shen Guijiu would also take the exam.
Perhaps because her doubts were too obvious, Shen Guijiu explained, "This is a test that the men of the Shen family must pass. The Shen family has always used the imperial examination to become an official."
"Then go back and have a good rest." Shen Xingwan said calmly.
Shen Guijiu did not leave, but stood beside her, looking at the door with her, "You are not waiting for Shen Yu, are you? You don't seem to be such a kind person."
"Oh, it seems that I am very vicious in your heart." Shen Xingwan said with a cold tone.
Shen Guijiu smiled, "At first I thought she was a pretty and good-tempered little girl, but it turns out that my sister is very capable."
Shen Guijiu lowered his voice, "How dare you touch Min Xilin's sister? Most people don't have the guts."
Shen Xingwan didn't even look at him and said calmly, "Although I'm sorry for Miss Min's death, I don't understand what you are talking about."
"Sister, when she tells lies, her heart doesn't beat and her face doesn't turn red." Shen Guijiu said in a sinister tone.
Shen Xingwan looked at him coldly, "What do you want to say? Or are you planning to go out on your own to avenge Min Xizhao?"
She knew that Shen Guijiu and Min Xizhao knew each other, but she really didn't know the specific extent of their relationship.
"I'm kindly reminding you," Shen Gui said while spreading wine.
"Thank you, the reminder is over, you can leave."
Shen Guijiu remained still, "Why do you always seem to dislike me?"
"I don't like dealing with dangerous people." Shen Xingwan looked at him warningly, "It's better for us to keep our distance."
From the beginning, Shen Guijiu gave her the impression that she was not a good person and was quite dangerous.
She has always trusted her instincts.
"Don't you say it so absolutely..." Shen Guijiu said with a smile, "You may need my help one day."
"In short, Min Xizhao is dead, you'd better seek happiness for yourself. It's not just because of the Min family and Min Xilin." Shen Guijiu was obviously being unreasonable, and there was something in his words.
Without waiting for Shen Xingwan to ask more questions, he held his waist and yawned and left.
"I'm so exhausted that I have to take a long nap when I get back."
Shen Xingwan's eyes narrowed, feeling overwhelmed by hatred.
Come here, everyone, and we'll show you what we're doing.
