Chen Que's voice was icy cold, "Fusheng, pack your things, let's leave now!"
"Young master, you're not drunk?"
Fusheng was still in shock from the young master's sudden collapse and had not yet come to his senses.
Shen Que looked at the wine glass on the table.
When Shen Fengxian suddenly arrived, he had already taken the antidote pill.
As for why he pretended to faint instead of vomiting blood?
It was because he guessed that since Shen Fengxian would choose to poison him, he wouldn't use a poison that was immediately obvious, nor would he use a poison that wouldn't take effect for a long time. After eliminating several possibilities, the most likely explanation was a sleeping potion!
He guessed right!
Shen Fengxian never imagined that his wife, whom he had never taken seriously, was even smarter than him and had foreseen everything long ago!
His cold expression softened slightly. His cigarettes were just that good!
Fusheng finally realized what was happening and went inside to retrieve the bundle he had prepared beforehand. Looking at the pile of things the eldest young master had brought, he asked, "Young master, should we take these?"
"Don't touch anything he brought!"
"Yes, young master!"
The two of them left that very night.
When Shen Fengxian came over the next day, he thoughtfully woke Shen Que up. But when he saw Shen Que's panicked and disheveled expression because he had missed the imperial examination, there was no sign of him anywhere.
Damn it!
He was deceived by Shen Que!
Shen Fengxian kicked open the tattered door and saw the exquisite furnishings inside. He realized that Shen Que was not as poor as he had imagined!
His fists clenched so tightly they cracked. "Damn it! You dare try to play tricks right under my nose!"
You! Are! Very! Good!
After the imperial examination, Shen Que did not return to the Shen family.
Instead, he waited until the day the results were announced, when the messenger arrived at the Shen family's door with gongs and drums, before he came out from a nearby alley.
"Congratulations to the second young master of the Shen family for achieving the highest rank in the imperial examination!"
The crowd erupted in uproar!
"My goodness! This is winning twice in a row!"
"If he were to become the top scholar again, wouldn't that mean he would achieve the highest honors in all three levels of the imperial examinations?!"
"My God! Is the second young master of the Shen family a reincarnation of the God of Literature?"
So, is Young Master Shen engaged or not?
"......"
Shen Que remained calm, had Fusheng give the messenger a reward, and then swaggered into the Shen family home.
He was greeted by Shen's mother, Shen Fengxian, Li Mingshan, and Li Yunyan, who had been waiting for him there.
Shen Fengxian had already revealed his true intentions to Shen Que, so he no longer needed to pretend to be a good older brother.
His face turned pale, and he said in an unfriendly tone, "Congratulations, Second Brother!"
Shen Que maintained a gentle and harmless expression. "Thank you, Mother, Brother, and Sister-in-law, for coming to greet me in person!"
When Shen's mother learned that Shen had indeed become the top scholar in the imperial examination, she was furious! Before, her son had told her not to worry about it, saying that he would handle it himself, but all he managed to do was produce a top scholar?
You're so useless!
She glanced sideways at Shen Que, her tone somewhat sarcastic, "The return of the tribute scholar is truly an honor to the Shen family!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Mother!"
"......"
Shen Que seemed oblivious to their dislike for him, appearing spirited and radiant!
He smiled gently, but the Shen family members' faces were as black as the bottom of a pot.
Seeing that the atmosphere was so good, Li Yunyan decided to give the Shen family a double celebration!
She seemed oblivious to their exchange, and with a gentle smile on her face, she sincerely said to Shen Que, "Congratulations, Second Brother!"
Shen Que's eyes were deep and thoughtful. "Thank you, sister-in-law!"
Li Yunyan gave him a sly smile, then suddenly covered her mouth and gagged!
This really scared Shen Que!
"Miss! What's wrong?!" Dongyun immediately came to help her up.
Mother Shen, annoyed by Li Yunyan's meddling, frowned and said with disgust, "Li Yunyan! What are you doing? If you're sick, stay away from me! Don't pass on your illness to me!"
Li Yunyan raised her hand and patted her chest, then smiled at Mother Chen, "Mother, don't be angry, your daughter-in-law...it seems like your daughter-in-law is pregnant again!"
"What did you say?!!"
Everyone present was stunned!
Shen's mother was pleasantly surprised, Shen Fengxian was terrified, and Li Mingshan was both surprised and terrified.
Shen was both surprised and worried, but dared not show his emotions! His face was calm, but his hands were clenched tightly in his sleeves!
"Mother, husband, as I just said, I'm pregnant again!"
Li Yunyan repeated it shyly, looking at Shen Fengxian with a sweet expression.
Shen Fengxian looked as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.
He never touched Li Yunyan, so where did this child come from?!
He suddenly realized something, turned to look at Li Mingshan, his eyes filled with disbelief!
No way! Li Mingshan would never betray him!
Definitely not!!
Li Mingshan felt his scrutiny and his expression became somewhat unnatural.
He never expected that after just one night of stealing a kiss, Li Yunyan would get pregnant again!
It seems even fate has decreed that Li Yunyan is his woman!
His gaze swept over Li Yunyan, and this time, it was more blatant than before.
Shen Fengxian understood immediately.
Eyes bulging with rage!
Li Mingshan actually dared to betray him!
How dare he?!
The moment Dongyun learned that Li Yunyan was pregnant, she helped her up, looking very careful.
She felt that her son-in-law's expression didn't seem happy at all!
She'd better protect the young lady well!
Seeing Shen Fengxian's expression, Li Yunyan was secretly overjoyed, but on the surface she still looked like a little woman immersed in happiness.
She asked Shen Fengxian with some confusion, "Husband, what's wrong? I'm pregnant again, aren't you happy?"
After asking the question, he looked at his mother and said, "Mother, my second brother passed the imperial examination today, and I am pregnant! Don't you think this is a double blessing?"
Shen Que's wildly beating heart had calmed down, and he added, "Mother, brother, I want to go to the ancestral hall to comfort our ancestors about what happened today. It must be the blessing of the Shen family's ancestors that allowed me to achieve first place in the imperial examination!"
He turned to look at Li Yunyan, "And thank you, sister-in-law, for adding another member to the Shen family!"
Li Yunyan responded gently, "It's what I should do!"
Chen's mother felt as if her heart had been torn in two!
Half of his excitement stemmed from the joy of his daughter-in-law's pregnancy; the other half was filled with resentment that his annoying illegitimate son had achieved the highest rank in the imperial examination.
She wanted to laugh but couldn't, and wanted to throw a tantrum but had no reason to do so.
He felt a tightness in his chest and couldn't catch his breath. Suddenly, he clutched his chest, his vision went black, and he collapsed straight down!
"Madam!"
"Mother!"
Li Yunyan stepped forward anxiously, remaining calm in the face of danger. "Mother must have fainted from joy! Granny Lin, quickly call a few people to carry Mother back safely! Then send someone to fetch a doctor!"
"Yes, young mistress!"
The people here hurriedly carried Shen's mother away, and Shen Fengxian no longer had the intention to cause trouble for Shen Que.
He looked at Li Mingshan with a gloomy face, as if a storm was brewing.
"Come with me to the study!"
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