Chapter 35 This cup, I toast you

"That must be it." Wei Ruyan sneered, "Second brother is hiding his incompetence. I didn't expect him to be hiding his incompetence too."

"Why is he hiding his abilities? He's afraid that we'll know he's good at martial arts, afraid that we'll know he's well-educated. What does he want to do?" Wei Ruyan asked, "Who is he guarding against?"

"Of course he was on guard against me." Wei Jianming gritted his teeth and said, "He was afraid that I would study hard and surpass him, so he concealed the fact that he knew martial arts, fearing that I would learn martial arts if I knew. He also concealed his shortcomings in his studies, making me think that he was not good at learning and let me underestimate him."

"Good! Very good!" Wei Jianming felt very good about himself and was very angry at himself.

Mrs. Wei looked at Wei Jianming with an indescribable look.

Although there was no evidence, she felt that Shen Shilang should have never regarded Wei Jianming as an opponent.

It naturally made her sad to talk about it, but she saw that Shen Shilang didn't think much of Wei Jianming.

"He was afraid to guard against me." Madam Wei still gave Wei Jianming face. "He probably knew that I didn't like him and was afraid that I would trip him up and prevent him from taking the imperial examination. So he has been forbearing all these years, making me think that he is really incompetent, so I never took him seriously and let him develop."

Madam Wei sneered angrily, "I was indeed deceived by him. I really thought he was an incompetent person and didn't pay attention to him. I thought that even if he passed the exam, he would be just average and would not be valued. I really didn't expect Shen Shilang to be so great!"

Wei Jianming's face was gloomy. He would never let Shen Shilang go.

If he could just cut off Shen Shilang's hands and feet and end his path to the imperial examination, he would wonder what Shen Shilang could use to compete with him!

The carriage slowly stopped in front of the Wei family's gate.

Everyone got off the car and entered the mansion. The servants in the mansion, who had already prepared to celebrate, were all in high spirits.

Although the ranking was not very high, it was a win after all, and Mrs. Wei also asked people to prepare for the celebration.

Madam Wei was selecting the evening menu when she heard a servant hurried in to report, "Madam, the general is back!"

Mrs. Wei was stunned for a moment, then thought that Wei Zhaoxian must have received the news and returned.

"Can Jianming go to meet her?" Mrs. Wei asked hurriedly.

The servant lowered his head cautiously and stammered, "The general...he went to Master Shen's courtyard first."

"Bang!" Madam Wei slammed the menu onto the table. "It's Shen Shilang again! He might as well just have Shen Shilang as his only son!"

All the servants in the room trembled.

What is Mrs. Wei talking about?

What does it mean that Shen Shilang is the only son he wants? Could it be that Shen Shilang is...

No one dared to think too much.

Wei Zhaoxian had a delighted look on his face. He strode into Shen Shilang's courtyard and shouted loudly, "Shilang! Hahahahahaha!"

Shen Shilang hurriedly walked out of the house and stood in front of Wei Zhaoxian with a smile, "General, Shilang did not disappoint you."

"Okay! Okay, okay!" Wei Zhaoxian held Shen Shilang's shoulders. When Shen Shilang looked up again, he saw Wei Zhaoxian in tears.

"General..."

"I know you will definitely avenge the Shen family. You won the first place this time, so your ranking in next year's examination will definitely be high." Wei Zhaoxian said with red eyes, "But no matter what, you must protect yourself. You know what you are facing, so be careful. As long as you are still alive, the Shen family still has hope."

"I know." Shen Shilang whispered, "My guards risked their lives to bring me here, my grandparents risked their lives to protect me, and you risked the lives of your entire family to save me. I will not let these sacrifices go to waste."

Hearing him say this, Wei Zhaoxian nodded with relief.

"I'm back today to celebrate for you!" Wei Zhaoxian said.

Shen Shilang smiled slightly and said, "I heard that Madam Wei is preparing a banquet tonight to celebrate Wei Jianming's success in the imperial examination. The general is coming back today, so we should go and celebrate together in the evening."

"You're not going?" Wei Zhaoxian asked.

"If I go, everyone will feel uncomfortable, including me, Madam Wei, and Wei Jianming." Since the previous things have been exposed, Shen Shilang does not intend to hide it, and said bluntly, "I have asked Manager Yue to order some wine and food for me from the restaurant. They will be delivered in the evening, and I will drink by myself in this small courtyard."

Shen Shilang looked towards the capital, "Even if my family is not here, I think they can see me today."

Wei Zhaoxian knew that Shen Shilang wanted to be alone tonight and also wanted to celebrate with the Shen family.

"I understand." Wei Zhaoxian nodded. "Although I can't come to celebrate with you, I have to prepare the food and drinks. You have to let me do something."

Shen Shilang bowed to Wei Zhaoxian and said, "General, you have done a lot for me. But I have to thank you for the wine and food I gave you to celebrate tonight."

I thought Shen Shilang was going to refuse, but when he heard his next sentence, Wei Zhaoxian laughed happily again.

Wei Zhaoxian understood that in addition to the idea of ​​comforting the deceased souls of the Shen family tonight, Shen Shilang also did not want to have any more conflicts with Madam Wei and the others.

If Wei Zhaoxian came over tonight, even if he attended a banquet at Madam Wei's place before coming over, Madam Wei would probably be very angry.

Please...collect 6...9...books...!

After leaving Shen Shilang's yard, Manager Yue was waiting at the door.

As they walked, Wei Zhaoxian said, "Go to Huizhenlou and order a table of delicious food. Have them deliver it to Shilang's courtyard. Order their signature dishes. I will pay for it. You don't need to use the government account."

"Yes." Shopkeeper Yue said behind Wei Zhaoxian.

"Butler Ning will be here tomorrow. You can spend a few more days helping him get familiar with the affairs of the mansion, and then go back to the Northwest Business Company." Wei Zhaoxian said, "You have done a great job these days."

"yes."

In the afternoon, Prefect Cheng sent someone to deliver the invitations, one for Shen Shilang and one for Wei Jianming.

They were invited to attend the Lu Ming Banquet.

According to custom, a Lu Ming Banquet would be held the day after the results of the provincial examination were announced to entertain the successful students, examiners and others.

In the evening, Huizhenlou delivered the wine and food that Wei Jianming had ordered for Shen Shilang, and all of them were placed on the stone table in the courtyard.

As the moonlight gradually rose, Shen Shilang was the only one left in the courtyard.

Su Jinshi saw Shen Shilang standing beside the stone table, pouring a glass of wine, holding the glass in both hands and looking towards the direction of the capital.

Under the moon, facing the stars in the sky, he said: "Grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, I have passed the imperial examination and will go to the capital next year to take part in the imperial examination."

"I have not let you down, and I will definitely live up to my ancestors." Shen Shilang said, "If you were here, you would definitely be proud of me."

The direction Shen Shilang was facing was the main courtyard.

The lights were bright and there were a lot of people there, it was very lively.

Shen Shilang knew that someone was celebrating for Wei Jianming.

"If you were here, you would celebrate for me like that..." Shen Shilang murmured, "Now that you are in heaven, you must be happy for me and celebrating for me."

Shen Shilang poured the wine in the cup onto the ground, "Grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, this cup is for you."

(End of this chapter)