Chapter 74 He wasn't envious at all!
Under Shan Mingyuan's urging, Shan Yuru gradually put the matter of becoming the Crown Princess out of her mind and began to patiently cultivate herself.
Meanwhile, Shanrou sat in the main seat, with two maids attending to her. One massaged her legs, and the other rubbed her shoulders. She looked quite comfortable.
"Mingyuan, you say Yuru is so outstanding, why doesn't Father like her? Is it just because Yuru isn't my biological daughter?" Shanrou said with a sigh.
Thinking of Shanxi, she couldn't help but want to curse again: "That bitch Shanxi, she said she was my biological daughter, that she had the same blood as me, but her personality was really disgusting!"
"How can there be such disrespectful and unfilial people in the world?"
"Sigh, if only Yu Rou could be my biological daughter," Shan Rou said with longing.
Seeing that Shan Rou had no qualms about Shan Yu Rou not being his biological daughter, Shan Mingyuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, his gentle words were excellent enough; otherwise, he really wouldn't know how to face Shan Rou.
"Yu Rou is someone you personally trained; naturally, she is gentle, virtuous, knowledgeable, and reasonable." While praising Shan Yu Rou, Shan Mingyuan also made sure to compliment her.
These words made Shan Rou overjoyed. She couldn't help but hook her arms around Shan Mingyuan's neck and, disregarding that it was broad daylight, began to be intimate with him in the main hall.
After practicing for half an hour, Shan Yurou stopped.
Looking at her ever-increasing strength, Shan Yurou breathed a sigh of relief and thought to herself: cultivation should not be rushed. Even if she cultivates day and night, it will be difficult to make rapid progress.
Instead of doing that, it's better to proceed step by step and take it slowly. Only by laying a solid foundation can we achieve victory.
Seeing that Shan Yurou had stopped cultivating, Shan Rou smiled and stepped forward to wipe her sweat affectionately: "Yurou, you've worked hard."
Shan Yurou was somewhat flattered and quickly said, "Mother, I can do it myself. It's you who have been accompanying me in my cultivation. I feel really bad about it."
"What's the big deal? Accompanying children is a mother's responsibility," Shanrou said nonchalantly, completely unaware that she had never been there for Shanxi, and had not even offered a word of concern when Shanxi was found.
"Mom, you're so good to me." Shan Yurou leaned on Shan Rou's shoulder with a happy expression. The mother and daughter were deeply affectionate, and the scene was warm and touching.
Shan Mingyuan watched this scene with great satisfaction.
So what if they're not my biological child?
As long as his gentle words are good enough, he will still love Shanrou, who is not his biological daughter, just the same.
However, just then, a servant rushed in from outside the door, looking flustered, and reported: "Master, something terrible has happened!"
"What's the matter that you're in such a hurry!" Shan Mingyuan glared at the servant with annoyance.
The servant took a breath before saying, "The Crown Prince of the Southern Dynasty is inquiring about a forbidden drug, which is said to greatly enhance one's strength if taken in a short period of time."
"What?" Shan Mingyuan's pupils suddenly contracted, and he stood up abruptly!
"This is absolutely true. The Southern Dynasty Crown Prince inquired with Miss Lulu, and although Miss Lulu refused him, this medicine is indeed sold on the black market," the servant said tremblingly.
"Despicable! How could they use such underhanded tactics in a competition between two nations!" Shan Yurou's heart, which had just relaxed, instantly jumped into her throat.
"A competition between two countries is of great importance. They naturally don't want to lose, but they can't resort to such despicable means!" Shan Yurou said indignantly, her face dark.
"Even if you don't want to lose, you can't use such disgusting methods! If everyone does this, what's the point of the competition? We might as well just award the victory to them!" Shan Yurou's eyes reddened.
What happened to fair competition?
I thought I had victory in my grasp, but I never expected that the Southern Dynasty would know they were no match for me and actually come up with such disgusting and despicable tactics!
Shan Mingyuan frowned, his eyes filled with worry: "If they really succeed, how can this competition be fair?"
Shan Yurou clenched her fists tightly, her nails turning white from the force: "Father, we can't just sit here and wait to die, we have to think of a way to deal with this."
“Yes, if they really use banned drugs to improve their strength, Yu Rou will definitely be at a disadvantage in the competition,” Shan Rou said with a worried expression.
Upon hearing this, Shan Mingyuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he subconsciously looked at Shan Rou: "Rou'er, why don't you go back to the Shan family and ask Shanxi for that forbidden drug?"
"Since they have this idea, we can't just sit here and wait to die!"
"We may not need these pills, but it's better to be prepared. It's best to have one or two on hand, just in case."
Seemingly afraid that Shan Rou would refuse, Shan Yu Rou also pleaded, "Mother, please help me, I beg you."
She cannot lose this match, she absolutely cannot!
Upon hearing this, Shanrou quickly nodded and said, "Okay! I'll go back and find that rebellious girl right away!"
For Yu Rou's sake, she was willing to humble herself and beg that bitch!
Besides, Shanxi is her daughter, and she owes her something. She doesn't believe that Shanxi would dare to refuse her after she made the promise!
Kind-hearted family.
With the booming success of the Shanjia Auction House, many people from neighboring countries have recently come to Junchao.
In addition, the collateral branches of the Shan family also came to the court one after another. For a time, the Shan family mansion was bustling with activity, and the threshold was almost worn down by a constant stream of visitors.
The vast imperial court was packed with people at this moment, looking bustling and prosperous.
"Miss, this is a gift sent by His Highness the Crown Prince." Old Master Chen carefully held the gift box and gently placed it aside.
They're just common things; with Miss's status and perspective, she probably wouldn't even look at them!
"If you like it, just take it and use it." Shanxi waved her hand indifferently, so lazy that she didn't even open her eyes.
Old Master Shan glanced at the gift box, then acted as if he hadn't seen it, respectfully standing aside and reporting, "Grandma, Master Wu wishes to see you, but I know you are busy, so I have taken the liberty of politely declining on your behalf."
As for the gift box... ha, he wasn't envious at all!
"Hmm." Shanxi nodded, then gave Old Master Shan a thumbs up.
Seeing the thumbs-up, Old Master Shan was overjoyed, and a proud smile unconsciously appeared on his face.
He knew perfectly well that his great-grandmother was praising him for doing a good job!
For a moment, Old Master Shan's gaze towards Old Master Chen carried a hint of provocation, as if to say, "See how much Grandma values me!"
He couldn't help but feel smug, thinking to himself: His great-grandmother gave him a youth-preserving pill, a treasure that's hard to come by. Does Old Master Chen have one? Does he? Surely not!
Grandpa Shan walked briskly, and it seemed that not only his body had become younger, but his mind had also become younger.
Looking at Old Master Shan's smug expression, Old Master Chen twitched his lips speechlessly, thinking that Old Master Shan's behavior was simply too childish to bear.
They're already so old, yet they still think they're young. They're really getting more and more backward as they get older!
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