Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes - Chapter 355 - 354: A Son Pays His Father’s Debts

Chapter 355: Chapter 354: A Son Pays His Father’s Debts

Within the Shen Mansion.

Madam He returned to her courtyard and started to throw a tantrum, smashing things around.

The maid beside her didn’t dare to intervene.

After a while, she calmed down slightly and complained to the maid Cai He beside her.

“Still the Immortal Realm, what nonsense Immortal Realm.

Previously, there were firm promises, saying they were going to make sure Shen Han would meet his end directly.

Shen Han has been in the Capital City for a year, how is he still kicking and alive?

And claims of being a madman, if he were truly insane enough, how could he allow Shen Han to live till now?”

Though Madam He’s words didn’t name names, the maid beside her could discern the subject.

“Now, Shen Han is thriving in the Capital City, and he’s just made a significant contribution this time.

No doubt, from now on, the Imperial Court and Tianyi Academy will pay more attention to Shen Han.

If he wants to act against Shen Han again, it will definitely be more difficult.

We thought Ye’Er had found a formidable master, but it turns out he’s just a flamboyant pillow.”

Madam He’s words carried disdain for Luo Zuchen.

The once-respectful Mr. Luo in her words has now become just a flamboyant pillow.

“Before, when Young Master Han returned to participate in family evaluations, he had Immortal Realm protectors around him.

Could this be the reason why Mr. Luo never found an opportunity…”

The maid Cai He ventured a guess, and hearing this, Madam He contemplated for a moment and nodded.

Perhaps that is indeed the reason.

“But we can’t just let Shen Han continue to grow like this, can we?

He has always been at odds with us. Now in this state, he could even compete with Ye’Er for family businesses and titles.

We must think of some ways to suppress him.

Now, even the Patriarch has that attitude. If Shen Han exceeds Ye’Er, who knows what the Patriarch will think.”

Madam He spoke instinctively, her words reflecting her subconscious thoughts.

Hearing this, the maid Cai He was momentarily stunned.

“Ma’am…

You say, Young Master Han could surpass Young Master Ye…?”

Their understanding came from occasional hearsay.

They’ve only heard of Shen Ye’s unparalleled talent, let alone comparing among Shen Family’s younger generations.

Even across the whole Great Wei, Shen Ye should be prominent.

Otherwise, how could he earn the title of prodigy?

But today, Madam He casually mentioned Shen Han might surpass Shen Ye.

It shocked Cai He’s entire perspective.

Seeing Cai He’s astonished look, Madam He realized she had misspoken.

“Nonsense, that wild seed could never surpass our Ye’Er.

It’s just that he’s indeed doing increasingly well in the Capital City now, possibly causing trouble for Ye’Er’s inheritance of the family businesses later.

We need to find ways to deal with him soon.”

Madam He re-explained.

But her earlier accidental statement seemed more credible.

Soon, these words would spread among the servants in the Shen Mansion.

Even those serving, they must learn to observe the situation.

Given Shen Han’s ongoing excellence, inheriting the Shen Family isn’t impossible.

The former Young Master Han, once looked down upon by the entire Shen Mansion, has long transformed.

At this thought, Cai He kept a subtle cautiousness in her heart.

If she encounters Shen Han again, she must speak gently and maintain a good attitude.

If he truly inherits the Shen Family, she’s content not to ask for favor, but at least avoid severe punishment.

After some complaints in the courtyard, Madam He headed to the second branch courtyard to find Madam Xie and the second son Shen Lingyong.

The three of them discussed and truly came up with an idea.

Pondering the plan, the three ran to Shen Qingshan to report their scheme.

Shen Qingshan sat calmly on the long bench in the courtyard, listening to their words without a change in demeanor.

“Father, as you’ve mentioned, soon the Imperial Court should confer rewards.

And isn’t that rebellious Shen Han likely to earn a title due to some contributions?”

Shen Lingyong wore a smug smile.

“How so? As his second uncle, you want to be pleased with his nephew’s achievements?”

Shen Qingshan spoke calmly, yet there was a hint of sarcasm.

Shen Lingyong wasn’t annoyed, maintaining a lively expression.

“That rebel always likes to speak of ethics and propriety, doesn’t he?

Studying in the Capital City, indeed us elders cannot force him back.

But there is another aspect of etiquette.

The younger generation in academia shouldn’t participate in Imperial Court affairs, even if they have merits worthy of titles.

They should only involve themselves after reaching the age of thirty.”

Shen Qingshan pursed his lips: “His Holiness knows this too. The court will reserve these rewards for Shen Han until he reaches thirty, then the titles will immediately return to him.”

Shen Lingyong chuckled and shook his head.

“Father, according to Great Wei’s etiquette, a father’s debts are inherited by his children.

If the father’s debts can pass to the children, then could the father’s rewards earned by the son be received on his behalf?”

Shen Lingyong’s face showed a gleeful smile.

Understanding his implication, Shen Qingshan realized.

Have Shen Han’s father, Shen Lingsheng, take these rewards.

A son’s earned rewards, a father receiving them seems reasonable.

“Father, what do you think? This doesn’t seem to violate Great Wei’s etiquette, does it?

Even if the Imperial Family disagrees, they must provide an explanation why can’t a father receive rewards on behalf of his son.

Moreover, this type of situation isn’t uncommon.

Many military personnel who earned merits but died in battle had their family elders receive the rewards instead.”

Shen Qingshan furrowed his brow, contemplating.

It seemed feasible.

Yet it sounded utterly disgraceful…

After hesitating for a while, it’s uncertain what Shen Qingshan thought, eventually just dismissing with “Do as you please,” before asking everyone to leave.

As the Patriarch, he truly felt worn out.

He’s attempting to relinquish, matters of the family will sooner or later rest upon the shoulders of his sons and grandchildren.

Upon hearing, Shen Lingyong immediately sent a message to Shen Lingsheng.

The reward should come in half a month; they must head to the Capital City to prepare.

On the day of the rewards, it’s essential to respond appropriately.

…

Tianyi Academy.

Shen Han would still frequent the Book Collection Pavilion during these days.

Since returning, Dean Tianyi’s questions offered some inspiration.

Techniques for rapidly advancing one’s strength realm, in fact, are not rare.

Many sect experts also study techniques of this kind.

Yet, these techniques are only used when facing life-threatening situations.

Highly unlikely to match the adversary, possibly losing one’s life.

Only under such circumstances dare one use such techniques.

Sudden elevation beyond one’s usual Grade of strength, the impact on one’s body is undoubtedly immense.

The backlash from these techniques generally results in multiple fractures throughout the body.

It’s not just breaks but fractures.

Severe backlash could even lead to severed meridians, turning the individual into a helpless shell instantly.