Chapter 492 The Choices of the Shen Family's Sons!

Shen Yuanxu said with a firm gaze, "I know this is an incomprehensible act, but please, uncles and aunts, let me explain!"

Shen Congwen glared at his second brother and angrily rebuked him, "What a fine son you've raised!"

Shen Conglian looked completely innocent: "Brother, please don't wrong me. I didn't teach him much. It's all because his son is good-looking."

Seeing that he didn't seem to think it was serious at all, and was even smug about it, Shen Congwen's mustache almost stood on end.

Shen Yuanxu said confidently, "Without real talent, even if I were to sit at the top of the literary circles, it would still be a castle in the air. Uncle, you know what kind of knowledge I have. Right now, our Shen family is in power, and no one dares to say anything. But once the world is at peace, I, as the dean of Bailu Academy, will be the first to be criticized by the scholars!"

Shen Conglian, not one to shy away from stirring things up, said, "Scholars are so pretentious; they love to harp on about things!"

These words insulted Shen Congwen as well, but Shen Congwen did not get angry and instead calmed down.

"I come from the battlefield, I'm not good at studying, and I have no interest in studying. If I want to climb up, I still have to follow the path of the battlefield. Now is the perfect opportunity, and I want to be like Yuan Jing and make a name for myself!"

Shen Congwen felt somewhat uncomfortable when Shen Yuanjing was mentioned.

Shen Lanxi had objected to Shen Yuanjing going to the Northwest, but it was no use; Shen Yuanjing went anyway.

Not only did they go there, but they also repeatedly defeated invading foreign tribes and are now famous in the Northwest.

Shen Conglian: "Brother, you can't just allow your son to achieve great things while forbidding my son from going to the battlefield!"

Liu tugged at Shen Conglian, saying that swords and spears had no eyes on the battlefield and she didn't want her son to go.

Shen Conglian acted as if he didn't notice anything and ignored Liu.

"You... what nonsense are you spouting? I'm your older brother!" Shen Congwen was so angry that his veins were bulging.

"Do you think the battlefield is so easy to go to? Throughout history, how many have returned from war? Do you know that?" Shen Congwen trembled with anger again.

Shen Conglian was in charge of recruiting soldiers, how could he not know?

He knew this, which is why he wanted his son to go.

Shen Yuanxu: "Uncle, my mind is made up. Lanxi also said that I should bring any sons in the family who are willing to go along for training."

The third and fourth wives were restless, yet somewhat hesitant and indecisive.

The battlefield is indeed dangerous. If you die or are injured, even if you earn merit and wealth, you won't have the life to enjoy it!

“Big brother, I’ll go with you!” Shen Yuanqing was the first to step forward and respond.

"Big brother, I'm going too!" Shen Yuanqing said.

"Big brother, I want to go too..."

"Big brother..."

"Big brother, I'm going too!" Shen Yuanxin rushed over.

Everyone in the room turned their attention to the person who was panting heavily from running.

Since the death of the Tenth Princess, Shen Yuanxin has remained secluded at home, even having his meals brought to his room. They haven't seen him for a long time.

Shen Congwen's eyes widened in surprise.

They've all gone completely crazy.

"Are you all going to send all the men of the Shen family to the battlefield?"

"If something happens to you, who will support the Shen family in the future?"

"You unfilial children, do you want your families to suffer the pain of parents outliving their children?" Shen Congwen stomped his foot in anger.

Shen Yuanxu said in a deep voice, "This is Lanxi's arrangement, not the Regent's order."

Such an opportunity to make a name for oneself and achieve success is given to all the sons of the Shen family, which shows that Lanxi still favors the Shen family.

He was deeply moved by the upturned and downturned state of mind.

"Eldest son, why are you so angry? Sit down!" Madam Shen has been learning a lot from the master recently, and what she has learned most is how to cultivate her inner strength.

The master had already analyzed the pros and cons for her, and she understood it better than her family.

"Lanxi wants our Shen family to gain a firm foothold in the court, so that even if the prince ascends the throne in the future, he will not be able to touch our Shen family in the slightest."

Shen Yuanxu looked at his grandmother in surprise: "Grandmother, you are truly the pillar of our family, you are so insightful."

Madam Shen said confidently, "Our family is currently enjoying great prosperity, seemingly at the height of its power, but whichever prince raises an army will target our family first."

The third and fourth children all looked at their mother with incredulous eyes. How could their mother say something so wise?

Although Shen Congwen was furious, he dared not disobey his mother.

"Mother, you want them to go?" Those are all the adult males in their family!

Even Madam Shen couldn't bear to part with it.

Shen Yuanxu: "You can go or you can not go, it's entirely up to you!"

"We're all willing to go."

"I'd love to go too!"

"We all volunteered!"

The Shen family's sons all rushed to go, afraid that they wouldn't be allowed to.

Shen Conglian: "Brother, none of our sons are cut out for studying. Don't count on them achieving anything in the imperial examinations in this lifetime!"

This statement, though hurtful, is the absolute truth.

During the previous imperial examinations, none of the Shen family members passed, which made Shen Congwen so ashamed that he didn't dare to go out for several days.

Shen Conglian: "If elder brother doesn't allow it, then ask Lanxi again and see what she has to say."

Shen Congwen's face darkened at the mere mention of Shen Lanxi. He wouldn't bother asking.

Shen Yuanxu has informed everyone that all males over the age of fifteen from the second branch of the family, regardless of whether they are legitimate or illegitimate, should go.

With tears in her eyes, Liu began packing her sons' belongings.

Back in the room, Shen Yuanxu whispered to Hu Jinyu.

"I really didn't expect Lan Xi to agree so easily!" Shen Yuanxu felt that he had been suppressed for too long, and he couldn't believe that his wish had suddenly come true.

While rummaging through boxes and cabinets, Hu Jinyu instructed, "Swords and blades have no eyes on the battlefield, so be careful."

There are some things he can't tell Hu Jinyu yet. Although it's hard to be patient, things are accomplished in secrecy and ruined by leaks. For safety's sake, he should just keep it to himself!

"Stop packing, there are still two weeks left. Let's sit down and talk!"

Seeing Shen Yuanjing's ambiguous gesture, Hu Jinyu gave him a shy glare and moved over gracefully.

Shen Yuanxu: "Let's have another son!"

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Shen Lanxi set aside a day, disguised herself, and took Wei Dongzhu out on the street.

"I'm going out this time for two reasons: first, to travel incognito, and second, to see you off!"

When the day of departure finally arrived, they no longer had a chance to speak alone.

Wei Dongzhu understood that while he was moved, he also felt a little worried and absent-minded.

This place is very close to the general's mansion where he lives.

"Lanxi, let's go sit at Wangjiang Tower!" He lived in the south, while Wangjiang Tower was in the north.

They sat down in a private room, undisturbed.

"Alright, let's go upstairs at Wangjiang Tower. We'll just pass by Madam Song's shop, let's go check it out!"

Wei Dongzhu smiled happily and led the way.

Who would have thought that Song Niangzi, who was willing to do anything to rip people off and strip them of their clothes on the way to exile, is now a fierce general under Liu Yanhui.

"Huh, why are so many people gathered at the entrance?" Could it be that they've brought some rare stuff from Dongchuan or the Northwest again?