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Chapter 167

(Girls' Literature)

Shen Youfu saw that Shen Zian and Su Zhi let the three children sit on the edge of the kang, while they two stood obediently aside. He did not feel how polite this son and daughter-in-law were, and how respectful they were to him. He knew that this son and daughter-in-law were distant from him in their hearts. They did not sit down in front of him, and behaved so politely, but in fact, it was a lack of closeness.

As Shen Youfu thought about this, he disliked this son who had not been close to him since childhood. He also disliked this daughter-in-law who made the Shen family a talking point among the villagers as soon as she came into the family and finally forced him to separate Shen Zian.

However, no matter how much he disliked them, this son and daughter-in-law were living the best life among all his children. Now he had things for them to do, so naturally he couldn't be too harsh on them.

Shen Youfu wanted to smile at Shen Zian and the others, but he hadn't smiled at Shen Zian for many years, so his smile looked a little stiff. Seeing Yueyue's big round eyes looking at him, he couldn't smile anymore, and his face became expressionless again.

When Shen Youfu heard Shen Zian asking him what he wanted from them, he spoke up.

"Zi'an, I heard that the village chief has called you to discuss the Rain Worship Festival. He wants these three kids to be virgins. Is that right?"

Shen Zian said: "Yes, that's what the government said. But whether or not he can be elected will depend on another vote."

This time, the village head would bring the boys and girls and the Rain Goddess selected from his village to the town, and let the village head and some prestigious people in the town select one Rain Goddess and nine boys and nine girls from among the Rain Goddesses and boys and girls in all the villages.

The Rain Worship Festival is jointly held by eleven villages. Each village can nominate up to three Rain Goddesses, three boys and three girls. Together, it can be said that there are many people. You may think you are the best, but there may be better candidates from other villages. It is still unknown who will win in the end.

This is why Shen Zian and Su Zhi thought Sun's idea was a fantasy. Why did she think that as long as Xiaori and Xing'er gave up a position to Wulang, Wulang would be able to become the rain-making boy? Those people in the town are not easy to fool. It is related to praying for rain. It is related to the good weather and good harvest for the whole year. Naturally, they will choose the most suitable people to be the Rain Goddess and the boy and girl.

Shen Zhang touched Yueyue's little face and said, "These three children are so pretty and happy, they will definitely be selected. If they are not selected, then those people are really blinded."

Shen Zhu also echoed, and at this time, a light cough was heard outside. She smiled and called out "young brother". Then she lifted the curtain and Shen Ziju walked in.

Su Zhi glanced at Shen Ziju and found that he seemed to have lost some weight these days, and there were some dark shadows under his eyes. It seemed that the time for the exam was coming soon. He was intensively reviewing. Su Zhi still supported Shen Ziju's studies. Now it seems that Shen Ziju did not do anything that was detrimental to them except for the attitude of minding his own business when they separated. Instead, he was very polite and gentle. As long as he did not cause trouble for them, Su Zhi naturally hoped that he would have a bright future. It is always a good thing to have an official in the family.

"Fifth brother seems to have lost a lot of weight these days. You should take care of your health. Only when you are in good health can you take the exam."

Shen Zian told Shen Ziju that in this family, he was closest to Shen Zifu and Shen Zigui, and hated Shen Ziping and his wife. Although he was not close to this little brother, he still cared for him. Seeing how hard he worked to pass the exam, he also showed concern.

Shen Ziju said: "Thank you for your concern, Fourth Brother. I know what's going on."

Shen Zhang wanted to ask Shen Ziju to sit down, but seeing that Shen Zian didn't sit down, she didn't want to ask Shen Ziju to sit down. She just said with some concern: "I told you to take care of your health a long time ago. Look, you can see that you have lost weight now. If you get sick again like last time, what will happen?"

Shen Youfu coughed and said, "Why are you talking about this?"

Shen Ziju said, "Dad, Mom said this because she cares about me. I will take care of my health and will not act like last time."

When Su Zhi heard this, she thought that Shen Ziju was a student, not a scholar, and it turned out that he missed the exam because he was ill. No wonder others said that Shen Ziju was talented. He was not even sixteen years old this year. If he had not been ill last time, he would have passed the exam at such a young age!

Shen Zhu smiled and said, "Mom and Dad, let's stop saying such sad things. This time, my brother will definitely pass the exam and become a scholar smoothly. Then he will pass the imperial examination in the fall and become a juren. Next year, he will go to the capital to take the imperial examination. Maybe he can even become the top scholar! You will be very happy then!"

After hearing what Shen Zhu said, Shen Zhang and Shen Youfu looked much better.

Shen Ziju smiled and said to Shen Zhu, "Look at what you said. It's not that easy to win the top prize. Not to mention our entire county, even this state has never produced a top prize. There has never been a runner-up or a third place. If you tell others about this now, people will definitely laugh at you and me for being arrogant. Don't say that again in the future."

Shen Zhu pulled Shen Ziju's sleeve and said coquettishly, "Brother, am I not trying to bring you good luck?"

Shen Zhang smiled and said, "Well, you are a grown-up girl, and you are still acting like a spoiled brat with your brother. If you were to become the Rain Queen, wouldn't you be laughed at?"

Shen Zhu immediately said, "No way, I only act like this in front of my parents and my brother and sister-in-law. In front of others, I am very dignified and polite."

"That's more like it." Shen Zhang nodded and said to Shen Zi'an, "Zi'an, your three children are going to choose boys and girls, and Zhu'er also happens to be going to choose the Rain Goddess. You can go together then. Please take care of your sister."

Shen Zian nodded in agreement. As for the so-called care, he only wanted to make sure Shen Zhu would not be bullied by outsiders. He didn't think much about other things.

Shen Youfu said: "Zi'an, if you can help Lady Xuanyu, please help."

Su Zhi listened from the side, thinking that this person would not be like what Sun said outside, intending to let them intercede, because their family now has not only money but also the Holy Beast. But they will neither use money to bribe those people in the town, nor let the Holy Beast suppress others. Lady Yu will naturally choose the most suitable candidate. Su Zhi has no objection to using connections to get in through the back door, for her it is also a means. But now that it involves the gods, she does not want to get involved, because there is such a thing as rebirth, and she still has some fears about the gods.

"Dad, Mom, don't worry. Zi'an and I will help you. Let me make a new dress. I think it looks good. You can let Zhu'er wear it when she goes to choose Lady Rain. It will add a lot of color to her look."

One would naturally have to dress better when going to select Lady Rain, so Su Zhi brought the topic to this point deliberately.

"Zi'an and I are just a peasant couple in the countryside, and we are newly-weds. We can only help with these things, Zhu'er, please don't despise us. We really can't do anything else."

When Shen Zhu heard this, she thanked Su Zhi. Although she felt that Su Zhi was sending her away with a set of clothes, she was a little unhappy, but she thought that it was always good to have a set of clothes. The clothes made by Su Zhi were all very beautiful. When Su Zhi wore them, she didn't look like a country peasant woman.

Shen Zhang glanced at Shen Youfu, meaning to let him speak.

Shen Youfu said, "Zi'an, when choosing a Rain Goddess, we should not only consider whether the woman is good or not, but also her family background and the character of her family. It is good for Zhu'er to have your fifth brother, a scholar, to help her, but it would be even better if you could give her a little more help. The three children in your family are also going this time. If they become virgins and Zhu'er becomes the Rain Goddess, it will be a great joy for our Shen family."

Shen Ziju said, "Two boys and one girl came out of one family, and there is also Lady Rain. This can be said to be a great story."

"Yes, it is a great story."

Shen Youfu nodded and was obviously very satisfied with the word, with a smile on his face. He liked such glorious things to happen to the Shen family.

Su Zhi didn't want Shen Zian to reject this family directly. She thought she should be the bad guy. A disobedient daughter-in-law and a disobedient son were two different concepts for the harmony of the family. Su Zhi felt sorry for Shen Zian and didn't want him to suffer more injustice in front of this family.

"Dad, just now my third sister-in-law said that we should take the holy beasts to show off to those who are choosing the Rain Goddess in the town. I don't agree to do this. The holy beasts live in our house, but we dare not order them around. They are very spiritual, and I'm afraid they will turn against us if they know that we use them as tools. So if we want to use this method to help Zhu'er, we are really powerless."

Shen Youfu's face darkened.

Shen Zhang quickly said, "Daughter-in-law Zi'an, if you don't want the Holy Beast to come forward, you can go and talk to Mr. Qian. You helped catch those kidnappers during the Lantern Festival this time, and Mr. Qian must have benefited from it. He is indebted to you. He has a hand in everything about the Rain Festival. As long as he says a word, Zhu'er will definitely be the Rain Goddess!"

Su Zhi and Shen Zian looked at each other and thought, this is what they were planning!

Shen Zian didn't want to go to rich people for this kind of thing. He wasn't the kind of person who was willing to use backdoors.

Su Zhi looked at the old couple of the Shen family and Shen Zhu and Shen Ziju all looking at them, and said, "Dad, Mom, I don't think it's appropriate to ask for mercy from a wealthy man."

When Shen Youfu heard what Su Zhi said, his face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot. He stared at Su Zhi and slammed the table.