Chapter 375 Arrangements for Shen Yuanxu!
That night
“In a few days, I will have Mr. Ruohua recommend you to Bailu Academy. If you don’t want to go, you can say so now,” Shen Lanxi said, revealing her plan.
Shen Yuanxu was once again somewhat confused about what move she was making.
"Lanxi, did I hear that right? You want me to go back to school?"
Shen Lanxi: "You are eligible to take the imperial examinations."
Shen Yuanxu said in a somewhat exaggerated tone, "I know I can take the imperial examination, but I can't pass it!" He was very clear about his own abilities, and even if he took the exam until he was old, he would definitely not pass it.
"I didn't say you had to take the imperial examinations," Shen Lanxi said calmly.
Shen Yuanxu was confused again. If he was sent to the academy but not allowed to take the imperial examinations, was he supposed to become a teacher?
There's absolutely no way that's possible!
He lacked the patience to teach young children, and might not even be as good as a teenager. He was destined to be unrelated to books and fame.
Shen Lanxi: "Sun Daoxue, the dean of Bailu Academy, is getting on in years. I intend to have you take over Bailu Academy!"
Shen Yuanxu was stunned.
To appoint a military man as the headmaster of an academy? That's an absolute joke.
"Lanxi, I can't even study well, and you want me to be the dean?"
Shen Lanxi: "Don't worry, the dean doesn't need to teach!"
Shen Yuanxu: "..."
That's what they say, but if he actually goes, who will respect him?
If every student in the world spat on the place, they could drown Bailu Academy.
"Don't worry, I'll have someone help you!"
Shen Yuanxu felt like he was dreaming and hadn't woken up yet.
"Go back and think it over. If you're willing, let me know as soon as possible. If not, you can take a position in the Ministry of Personnel, or you can continue to stay at home."
Shen Yuanxu's eyes flashed, and he asked hopefully, "Can't you send me to the Northwest or let me serve in the military?"
Shen Lanxi: "Not yet."
Shen Yuanxu's eyes flickered: "It'll be fine from now on?"
Shen Lanxi remained silent.
There were some things that Shen Yuanxu had been holding back for a long time, and these words today were a way of giving him an answer.
"I'm going to Bailu Academy."
As long as he doesn't stay at home all the time, it's fine!
Shen Yuanxu came quietly through the secret passage and returned quietly as well.
All Hu knew was that Shen Yuanxu had gone out drinking; that was what Shen Yuanxu had told her when he left.
However, when he returned, he did not smell of alcohol or cosmetics.
It was this latter point that concerned Hu Jinyu more.
"Why are you back so early?" Whenever her father and brothers went out drinking, they wouldn't step into the house until the moon was high in the sky.
Shen Yuanxu came in carrying a food box. Hu thought it was food, but when she took it and opened it, she found that it contained gold, silver and jewelry.
"Husband, where did this come from?"
Shen Yuanxu thought to himself that Hu Jinyu was already his bedmate, and there were some things he probably couldn't hide from her.
But before you speak, you should test the waters a bit more.
"These are things I hid outside; I got them during the war."
Even Hu Jinyu, who prided herself on her intelligence, was taken aback.
Why are you still sneaking around?
Shen Yuanxu pulled Hu Jinyu down to sit, and said softly, "You've been married into the Shen family for so long, you should have noticed by now. Each household has its own account book, and no one takes any out of the house!"
Hu Jinyu's lips twitched. During dinner tonight, the old lady had tearfully said that the family had no money to prepare betrothal gifts for Shen Yuanxin, implying that each branch of the family should contribute some.
She said that during the meal, Shen Yuanxu wouldn't let her speak.
So that's why.
"I've kept all these things in an outer house. We'll move them to our own house when we divide the family property!"
Hu Jinyu was speechless.
"I brought these here just to tell you that there are plenty of wealthy families out there, so don't just think about using your dowry to supplement your family's income!"
Hu Jinyu looked at the contents of the food box without saying a word.
“Our belongings are all in that house next to the city gate. You’ve seen our situation; we’re watched everywhere. Here’s the key to that house. You can go take a look when you have some free time.” Shen Yuanxu handed the key to Hu Jinyu.
The latter hesitated before accepting the gift, saying, "Your wife will grow up eventually. Shouldn't these things be given to her?"
Shen Yuanxu pulled her onto his lap and chuckled, annoyed. "You really think your husband is some kind of scoundrel? We'll raise that child as our own. Who knows who will be sitting on the throne of the Great Zhou when she grows up? We'll just find her a suitable family and she'll get married."
This was the first time Shen Yuanxu had openly discussed this matter in front of her. Hu Jinyu grabbed the key and looked at it with delight.
...
At the next court session, Emperor Renxiao announced the recall of the Prince of Zhennan.
Shen Lanxi immediately stepped forward; "I have a petition to present. I want to sue Princess Yuxue's family, and I also want to sue Princess Yuxue's husband, Fang Wenting."
The entire court was in uproar.
Shen Lanxi doesn't need to attend court, but when she does, she makes a name for herself!
Emperor Renxiao had a sudden thought and said, "They are all dead, why do you still want to sue them?"
Shen Lanxi: "I want to sue the Fang family for deliberately ruining Princess Yuxue's reputation, forcing her to marry Fang Wenting."
Emperor Renxiao recalled the news from the First Princess's residence, his eyes flashed, and he asked, "Did Princess Yuxue come looking for you before she passed away?"
Shen Lanxi: "She did confide many grievances to me. At that time, I thought she was just complaining on purpose. I never expected that her departure would be a final farewell!"
Emperor Renxiao: "I remember, she used to follow you around a lot."
"It is her. I had almost forgotten about her. A couple of days ago, when I attended the flower-viewing banquet hosted by the eldest princess, she took out a handkerchief. It was the handkerchief that I had given to Princess Yuxue. Seeing the handkerchief reminded me of our past sisterly bond. Then I took a day off and heard that many people were criticizing Princess Yuxue. Even in death, she cannot rest in peace. So I want to seek justice for her!"
After a moment of contemplation, Emperor Renxiao said, "Tell the Prince of Zhennan not to return for now, and to thoroughly investigate the Fang family in Xishan."
A cold smile flashed across Shen Lanxi's eyes.
"The First Prince has been back in the capital for over a month and is in good health. Let him be in charge of investigating the matter of Princess Yuxue falling into the water back then!"
Shen Lanxi: "On behalf of Princess Yuxue, I thank Your Majesty for your great kindness!"
Emperor Renxiao looked at Shen Lanxi with great satisfaction!
...
"My lord, the old lady has sent someone to deliver a message, asking you to return to the Shen family for dinner tonight," the guard reported.
After the ancestral hall recorded the eldest son as the legitimate son, the princess entered the family shortly afterward.
The storerooms in the Shen family mansion must have been emptied out by now, right?
When she entered the mansion, she happened to run into the second branch of the family seeing off guests.
Hu Jinyu learned from the maid that Shen Lanxi had arrived, and immediately took the cloth to find her.
“When I heard Yuanxu say that he was going to study at Bailu Academy, I specially invited a tailor who makes clothes for Bailu Academy to come in and make clothes for Yuanxu.”
Shen Lanxi looked at the fabric and nodded.
"We use the same fabric as the students at Bailu Academy!"
The headmaster of Bailu Academy advocated frugality, and the students wore ordinary cloth.
She understood why Hu Jinyu had shown her the fabric.
"Yuanxu is truly fortunate to have found such a virtuous and capable wife as you!"
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