Chapter 530: The Fat Fish Takes the Bait (Part 3) [Requesting Monthly Tickets]
"Shen...Shen Jun?"
She looked at Shen Tang nervously.
The latter's profile was mostly hidden in the darkness, and Shen Zhi couldn't see Shen Tang's expression or the look in her eyes. It was this uncertainty that made her heart pound, filled with panic and weakness, and negative speculations kept flashing and swirling in her mind.
She was in a daze, regretting her impulsiveness—perhaps telling Shen Tang the secret was not a wise choice!
Unfortunately, what's done is done.
The words had already been spoken; there was no going back. Chen Zhi felt like a condemned prisoner awaiting the executioner's blade. Each breath in the waiting felt like an eternity. When she finally came to her senses, her clothes were soaked with sweat.
When was it discovered?
Shen Tang's tone was calm, revealing no emotion.
"...About a few days before I came back..." Under the oppressive atmosphere created by the dim night, Shen Zhi experienced for the first time what it felt like to have his head turned into a "block of wood," as if he were stuck in a quagmire, completely unable to turn his head, his mind completely blank.
All that remained was the instinct to answer.
"How many days exactly?"
"Specifically, how many days? This..."
Chen Zhi instinctively murmured, repeating Chen Tang's question. She bit her pale lower lip, forcing herself to sink into memories.
But right now, her mind just couldn't process it.
The more he recalled, the more nervous he became. His hands trembled uncontrollably, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and even his breathing became rapid: "...It should be shortly after Shen Jun's surprise attack on the capital of Shiwu...Yes, it should be around that time!"
Just as she finished speaking, Shen Zhi hesitated and added, "If it weren't... it wouldn't be much different... Shen Jun..."
Seeing that Shen Zhi was so nervous that she couldn't control her body's instincts, Shen Tang worried that it would have a negative impact on the fetus in her womb. So he raised his hand and gently stroked her back, infusing it with his spiritual energy to soothe her. At the same time, he also wanted to confirm whether what Shen Zhi said was true or not...
As expected—
Although the inner energy of Shen Zhiti was weak, it was gentle and docile, and was indeed refined and subdued from the energy of heaven and earth.
"You're too tense, relax."
Perhaps it was Wen Qi's soothing words that had an effect, or perhaps it was Shen Tang's gentle voice that reassured Shen Zhi slightly, but her previously trembling body, which had been unable to control its tension, slowly calmed down. Shen Zhi felt the invisible hand that had been tightly gripping her heart loosen its restraint.
She can breathe smoothly again.
"How does Lord Shen intend to deal with me?"
Whether she is dead or alive, she only wants a definite answer.
Shen Tang did not answer directly: "I already know about this matter. You just need to know that you are neither a source of trouble nor an anomaly, but just a normal member of the masses. Childbirth is like having one foot in the grave. You are currently pregnant and may lack energy, so don't overthink things. Focus on your pregnancy and have a smooth delivery when you are full term. That's the most important thing."
This answer exceeded Shen Zhi's expectations.
It wasn't until Shen Zhi was taken back to her temporary room by Shen Tang and lay on the warm earthen bed, the chill dissipating from her body, that she felt her frozen mind begin to function again. But she still couldn't figure it out, and her mind was even more confused.
Before she confessed, she had imagined several possible reactions from Shen Tang, but none of them were as gentle and calm as the one before her.
as if--
It's as normal as breathing.
On the contrary, it is abnormal for me to be so preoccupied with this.
Shen Tang's parting words still echoed in her mind—she was too young to be pregnant, and a full-term delivery might be difficult. The energy of heaven and earth had a miraculous effect of nourishing bones and flesh, and could also enhance physical strength. She could absorb more of it when she had free time.
For a moment, Shen Zhi didn't know where to begin complaining.
This Shen Jun is much younger than her...
The person being talked about, Shen Jun, was currently taking a cold bath, arms crossed against the tub, head tilted back, eyes vacant. After a while, the sound of splashing water came from the bathhouse. Shen Tang climbed out of the tub, put on new clothes, and muttered a sigh.
"This matter has come at the worst possible time..."
It's a good thing, of course.
Normally, women in ancient times lived repressed lives, let alone in an ancient world with extraordinary abilities—women rejected by these abilities would only suffer more, feel more repressed, and be more desperate.
But Shen Tang's intuition told her that she shouldn't do this.
Heaven and earth are divided into yin and yang, and all things follow an order—men correspond to women, and the two should be the weights on both sides of a balance scale; while the strong correspond to the weak, which is the superior's dominance and control over the inferior. The weak can be women, but women cannot simply be weak.
Both should have their own duties and division of labor.
but--
Even the best things, if they come at the wrong time and catch someone off guard, will still cause Shen Tang some distress. Judging from the timing, Shen Zhi's ability to store the energy of heaven and earth likely occurred after the border barrier of the "Kang Kingdom" was rebuilt. Therefore—
Is Chen Zhi the only one, or just one of them?
Was it because she rendered meritorious service to Shen Tang and was recognized by her as one of her subordinates? Or was it because women who were implicitly considered citizens of "Kang Kingdom" were recognized by the Qi of Heaven and Earth? Lin Feng, Bai Su, and Yu Zi clearly belong to the former category, so which one does Shen Zhi belong to?
I stayed up all night until dawn.
Before dawn, he got up and went to the outskirts of the city to see them off.
When she arrived, Zhao Feng and his men had already packed their belongings and were forced to bring over ten carts full of fine wine and meat, ready to depart. He held Chu Yao and the others' hands, reluctant to part.
"Thank you for your care over the past two years, Mr. Shen."
After much delay, the day of parting finally arrived. Zhao Feng, being a sentimental man, trembled slightly in his voice.
He clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I am deeply grateful and will never forget you."
Shen Tang looked sad and returned the greeting with clasped hands.
"May your journey be long and arduous, and may your military career flourish."
"Okay, thank you for your kind words!"
Zhao Feng's eyes reddened slightly as he mounted his warhorse.
He glanced back at the unfamiliar walls of Ruyao City, took a deep breath, looked around at the group, and addressed the brothers who had come with him, raising his voice firmly, "Let's go!"
Qi Shan and the others also offered their congratulations. Zhao Feng, hearing the voices behind him, suppressed his emotions and dared not turn around. He simply raised his hand with his back turned and replied, "Gentlemen, we'll meet again someday!"
"drive!"
With a flick of the whip, his warhorse galloped forward.
Zhao Feng ran from the back of the line to the front.
Shen Tang led her entourage in watching them leave until they disappeared from sight. Parting is always bittersweet, but Shen Tang was a ruthless capitalist. She calmly turned to her civil and military officials.
He said calmly, "Let's go back and have a meeting."
The prefectural government already had a routine morning meeting.
But this is the first time we've seen such a complete team.
Moreover, Shen Tang's unusual reaction alerted several astute individuals to something amiss. Skilled individuals like Qi Shan quickly gave Gu Chi a meaningful look, trying to extract some information from him so they could prepare a response in advance.
Gu Chi, the center of attention: "..."
These people have learned bad habits from their lord.
Is this how he practices the way of the scholar?
Under the watchful eye of his lord, Gu Chi dared not reveal too much, and made a few warning gestures with his hand hidden in his sleeve.
Things aren't necessarily bad.
But it's very serious.
I don't think I'll be able to rest for a while.
Jiang Sheng didn't take it seriously.
How busy can he be?
Could someone be busier than him, who was thrown out every few days to remeasure and plan those acres of farmland with tools and minor officials?
You should know that this was originally Gu Chi's job!
However, the battle in the capital of Shiwu had taken a heavy toll on this fellow. He was constantly clutching his medicine pot and wouldn't let go of it. He even made sure to cook soups with precious medicinal herbs. The lord was afraid that Gu Chi, this sickly fellow, might die in the blink of an eye, so he pushed this job onto him.
He really knows how to thank people.
\(￣︶￣*\))
Yuewen has a short film competition on intangible cultural heritage, with entries ranging from 300,000 to 500,000 words.
The submission period is quite long, and Shiitake is thinking about whether she should try writing a sweet short story to relieve stress.
(Just kidding, when I first started out, I was aiming for sweet romance novels. Even though they weren't great, they were still the standard setup of a pregnant female lead running away and a male lead going through a nightmare. Why are they starting to resemble a widowed king/queen story more and more? (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻ Has my talent for sweet romance novels completely withered?)
(End of this chapter)
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