Chapter 175 Ambition
Inside the house, Shen Feiyu comforted Qin Yunshuang, "Mom, don't always think badly. The prince may not have that intention. They are still children."
Qin Yunshuang shook her head. She always believed in her intuition.
"Watching them grow up slowly, the little Tangbao will get married in a few years. Look at your sister, she is getting more and more beautiful. She will definitely be a beauty in the future."
By then, many people will be thinking about you.
Shen Feiyu felt depressed when he thought that his sister, a beautiful cabbage, was going to be taken away by a pig.
"Don't worry, mom. If any bastard dares to take advantage of Xiao Tangbao in the future, my second brother and I will be the first to say no!"
Qin Yunshuang finally breathed a sigh of relief. They couldn't confront the royal family head-on. If that time really came to that, their Shen family would not let little Tangbao sacrifice!
When little Tangbao entered the palace, she aroused the jealousy and admiration of many royal ladies, and the queen became more and more fond of her.
In the autumn of the following year, the third brother Shen Yuanbai took the exam and won the first place in one fell swoop.
On the day when the horse-riding parade was carried back home, the people on both sides of the street all exclaimed in amazement.
"I never thought that the idiot from the Shen family would actually pass the imperial examination. I used to laugh at him! Will he take the opportunity to take revenge on me?"
Another commoner tapped his head and said, "You wishful thinking. He is the top scholar now. How can he still be interested in a commoner like you?"
Many officials were also carrying things and waiting at the door of the Shen family early in the morning.
Seeing Shen Yuanbai coming back on his tall horse, those officials rushed up to him to curry his favor like crazy.
"My dear, I have three daughters who are still unmarried. Why don't we start a story together?"
"My daughter has never been married!"
"I won't use my own daughter to curry favor with the top scholar. You are so hypocritical. I have always admired Shen the top scholar!"
Shen Yuanbai simply glanced at these officials, with a hint of sneer in his heart.
"Everyone, I remember that all of you laughed at me and said I was a fool before. Now you are flattering me again. It's really disgusting."
Shen Yuanbai's frankness made all the flattering officials feel ashamed, and they ran away in shame soon.
Little Tangbao ran out in a rose-red gown and ran straight to Shen Yuanbai, "Third brother, you passed the exam and became the top scorer!"
Shen Yuanbai hugged little Tangbao in his arms, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes.
"Yes, Third Brother finally won the first place in the imperial examination. He will be able to earn a salary as an official in the future and buy fancy clothes for Little Tangbao."
Little Tangbao held Shen Yuanbai's face and kissed him, very happy, "I knew that Third Brother is the best!"
Now, the Shen family's literary, military and business talents are all together.
Qin Yunshuang was so moved when she saw her son wearing the red top scholar's robe that tears welled up in her eyes. "I knew my son would be able to do it. It's really the Bodhisattva's blessing."
Shen Feiyu was also sincerely happy for his third brother, but he didn't quite agree with what his mother said.
"Mom, it was the birth of little Tangbao that brought good luck to our Shen family."
Shen Sikai also nodded, "Big brother is right, it's all the blessings brought by little Tangbao. Little Tangbao is our family's lucky star."
Since the birth of Little Tangbao, the Shen family has gradually returned to the right track. Both brothers have walked out of the haze, married and had children. The third brother was originally a fool, but he regained his sanity because of Little Tangbao.
He passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer at the age of eleven. This was an unprecedented happy event!
There is a bright future ahead!
"Stop talking, the wedding banquet is ready, let's go back and eat."
Qin Yunshuang was happy, but she was more worried that the children would be hungry.
Just as they were about to turn around, a figure appeared at the door and said in a cold voice, "Am I not too late?"
When everyone looked, it turned out to be Mo Junye!
"Greetings, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" Everyone paid their respects in unison.
"Everyone, please get up quickly. I have told you many times that you don't need to be so polite outside the palace."
Qin Yunshuang was helped up, and everyone followed suit.
"Brother Yuanbai, this is the gift I prepared for you. Congratulations on being the top scorer in the high school entrance exam."
Shen Yuanbai was extremely awed and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
"Your Highness, please come inside and take a seat."
Shen Feiyu quickly welcomed Mo Junye in.
"Xiao Tangbao, let's sit together?" Mo Junye took Xiao Tangbao's hand and walked inside without hesitation.
When the officials who came to congratulate saw that the prince had arrived, they respected Shen Yuanbai even more and came to congratulate him one after another.
The Shen residence was bustling with activity. In the opposite corner, a shadowy figure slowly walked out.
Shen Fangcheng had a dark face and his eyes were full of jealousy and resentment.
"Shen Yuanbai, how can a fool like you be the top scorer in high school, while I have no home at all? Just wait for me, I will be back soon!"
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Shen Yuanbai won the top spot in the imperial examination with the reputation of a child prodigy, shocking the government and the public.
From then on, it became a topic of conversation among the people after dinner.
When His Majesty was selecting officials, he didn't think it was strange when he heard that it was the son of the Shen family. He even said in front of the princess and the queen, "Isn't our little Tangbao from the Shen family?"
"It can be seen that the children of the Shen family are all smart. We have to consider the marriage of little Tangbao."
As soon as the queen finished speaking, the teacup in Princess Yuyao's hand fell to the ground.
The palace maid quickly wiped the tea stains and replaced the cup for her.
"Yuyao, what's wrong with you? You've been locked up for such a long time but you still haven't reflected on your behavior?" The emperor said with a hint of anger.
Princess Yuyao did not dare to offend her father, the emperor and her mother, for fear of being imprisoned again.
"Father, mother, I was just thinking about how to apologize to little Tangbao, and I was so distracted that I got burned by the tea."
Hearing what Princess Yuyao said, not only the Emperor and Empress were surprised, even Mo Junye who was sitting next to them couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Would she be so kind? It would be great if she didn't go against Xiaotangbao, but she would apologize to her?
When Princess Yuyao saw that no one believed her, her eyes rolled quickly.
"Mother, let me take Little Tangbao out for a walk in a few days. I have reflected on my mistakes these days and I know that I am wrong. I want to be good sisters with Little Tangbao."
The queen was very pleased to hear her daughter had such realization.
"Since Yuyao knows she's wrong, I'll do as you say. Take Xiaotangbao out for some fun and make sure to apologize to her. Got it?"
The evil plan succeeded, and a trace of hatred flashed in Princess Yuyao's eyes.
Shen Tang, I failed to kill you last time, let me see how you run this time!
Although the hatred flashed by, Mo Junye still caught it.
Coming out of the harem, Mo Junye called out to Princess Yuyao, "I know what evil intentions you have. I warn you again. If you behave yourself, you may still be able to enjoy the glory and wealth you have now."
Princess Yuyao's eyes widened with anger and she stomped her feet fiercely.
"Brother Prince, you and I are family, why do you always help that Shen Tang?"
Mo Junye sneered, "Look, isn't your ambition exposed?"
Princess Yuyao realized that she had said the wrong thing and immediately explained, "My dear prince, that's not what I meant. I have no intention of harming anyone!"