Chapter 54 Incitement
Facing his two children, Shen Huaichen still took the opportunity to express his sense of responsibility as a father without having to do anything.
“Sister Yao, you are already sixteen years old this year.”
Even though someone has arranged this so-called bullshit marriage for you.
But the Duke of Dingguo's mansion doesn't acknowledge it, so you're using the opportunity of observing mourning for your father to stall for time.
As for what comes next, we'll plan it out slowly. Don't worry, I definitely won't let you marry into that Song family.
You can rest assured and wait at home for your father to come home.
"You're only sixteen this year, no rush," Shen Huaichen said with a smile.
Shen Qingyue suddenly felt confident and agreed while crying and laughing.
Shen Huaichen turned to look at Shen Qingjun, who was pretending to be calm.
"Jun-ge'er is fourteen now, he's growing up fast!"
Remember, you had a heavy responsibility. You not only had to take care of your younger siblings, but also help your mother establish the Duke of Dingguo's mansion.
This is your responsibility, understand?
Shen Qingjun nodded heavily and then bowed deeply to Shen Huaichen.
"Father's teaching is correct. I will certainly do what an elder brother and son should do."
Father, rest in peace!
Shen Huaichen, Shangguan Jin...
Why is this child so bad at speaking?
"Alright, you can all go back now!"
I'm leaving tomorrow. Remember, just pretend you didn't see me, okay?
"Also, regarding the funeral arrangements in a few days, please be flexible and remember to support your mother." Shen Huaichen instructed again.
Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingjun both agreed.
Seeing the two of them walk briskly out of the house, Shen Huaichen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After glancing at Dongmai, who was still serving him, Shen Huaichen thought for a moment and then said, "Dongmai, go and prepare some food for me and Shen Zhong."
"Just enough to fill my stomach, I'll take it with me on the road tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Dongmai first glanced at Shangguan Jin, and seeing that Shangguan Jin nodded to her, she happily went to prepare.
Once they reached the inner room, only the two of them remained; Shen Zhong was still sleeping in the tunnel!
Shen Huaichen then let out a long sigh.
"It's so tiring to speak like a father!"
“Yes! It sounds so awkward to me to hear him keep saying ‘father’,” Shangguan Jin added from the side.
Shen Huaichen glanced at Shangguan Jin, then deliberately stood up and bowed deeply to her.
"My dear wife, I'm sorry to trouble you during my absence!"
Shangguan Jin...
"Stop! Don't you find it disgusting?"
"Alright, I was just kidding. Come on, let's talk about something serious!" Shen Huaichen gestured for Shangguan Jin to sit down.
Shangguan Jin sat down next to the armchair and looked at Shen Huaichen.
"What important business is it? Actually... you don't need to be in such a hurry to leave," Shangguan Jin sighed.
Seeing that Shangguan Jin seemed a bit insincere, Shen Huaichen really wanted to say, "Fine, then I won't leave. You can serve me food and drink!"
But he dared not say it.
"Only when I leave will you be absolutely safe."
Besides, what's the point of me staying? Everyone's guarding against me now, just like they're guarding against anything else.
"Even if I had great skills, I couldn't use them here," Shen Huaichen said with a smile.
"What skills do you have? The skills to pick peaches?" Shangguan Jin still remembered this incident!
Shen Huaichen...
"Alright, stop holding a grudge. We need to stand together now."
If we start fighting amongst ourselves now, we'll both end up losing our heads someday.
Do you want to experience having your head chopped off and your entire family executed?
Shangguan Jin pursed her lips.
Yes, what's the use of just having a moment of pleasure? Let's be realistic and think about how to make more money!
"So what? Does this have anything to do with the important matter you wanted to tell me?" Shangguan Jin retorted.
Shen Huaichen wanted to move closer to Shangguan Jin, but seeing that Shangguan Jin was staring at him, he had no choice but to give up!
"Think about it, what were you originally?"
Ms. Shangguan from the investment banking world, every project you handle makes money.
Everyone says that Miss Shangguan is best at turning trash into treasure and surprising others.
Are you content to be a stay-at-home wife in this world?
You and I are different.
As for me, I abandoned the Duke of Dingguo's mansion and ran north.
With my silver tongue, I can get by anywhere.
What about you? Are you busy fighting with other people all day long?
Oh, I almost forgot, you don't even have the chance to engage in palace intrigue anymore.
There are only two concubines in the entire mansion. One is your dowry maid, and the other is a concubine bestowed upon you by the Empress Dowager in the palace.
These two don't need you to fight them!
The old lady listens to you completely, the children are obedient, there are no difficult relatives, and no troublesome children.
"Don't you want to do anything?" Shen Huaichen continued to deceive him.
"Get to the point! For example!" Shangguan Jin's expression remained unchanged.
“For example… help your nephew rise to power!” Shen Huaichen finally said those words.
Shangguan Jin...
"Shen Huaichen, have you lost your mind?"
Supporting the Seventh Prince to the throne? What are you thinking? It's already a miracle that the Seventh Prince has grown up safely.
Why should I push him into the fire? Let him get roasted again?
Also, do you think that's possible?
What does the Seventh Prince have? His mother is dead, and it's still unknown whether she died passively or in an accident.
His only two sources of support were the Shangguan family and the Duke of Dingguo's family.
At the Shangguan Mansion, arguing and banter are fine, but fighting for that position will involve bloodshed.
Even the most eloquent tongue is useless against a sharp sword.
Also, if you hadn't gone missing and still had the Weiyuan Army in your hands, then things would be fine.
We can give it a shot.
But now, the Weiyuan Army is in the hands of the Marquis of Changsheng.
It's true that Marquis Changsheng used to be your subordinate, but just a few days ago, the Marquis Changsheng's family and the Duke of Qi's family became in-laws.
It was Emperor Xiao Jing who allowed it.
Anyone with eyes can see that Marquis Changsheng has sided with the Crown Prince!
Now, the only ones vying for that position are the King of Qin and the Crown Prince.
Let the seventh prince fight over it?
"I'm just praying that these two will keep their fight quiet and don't drag the Seventh Prince into it." Shangguan Jin said a lot in one breath.
Shen Huaichen listened with a smile until Shangguan Jin finished speaking before speaking himself.
"But...aren't you the best at turning the impossible into the possible?"
Do you remember the first project you took over independently, where you managed to oust the company's top three executives?
"The one least likely to rise to power ended up taking over the company?" Shen Huaichen whispered a reminder.
"But... how do you remember it so clearly!" Shangguan Jin suddenly realized.
How come this kid remembers his first project?
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