These words immediately caused a sensation.
On the surface, it was just that Shen Chang and the Vice Minister of Revenue switched positions, but the intricacies involved were quite intriguing!
After all, it's easy to be demoted, but to be promoted requires more than ten or even several decades of hard work. This is the first time such a situation has occurred since the beginning of the dynasty!
The Vice Minister of Revenue kowtowed profusely in gratitude for the imperial favor, while Shen Chang stared wide-eyed, his gaze unfocused, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.
He has spent so many years working hard to get to where he is today. He could have gone further, but he was demoted instead!
His former subordinate has suddenly become his superior. You can imagine how awkward his situation will be, not to mention how others will ridicule him behind his back!
The person next to him coughed lightly, and Shen Changcai suddenly came to his senses, thanking him in a daze.
——
"Chi Yan!"
An angry voice came from behind him. Chi Yan was not surprised and slowly turned around to look at the person.
Shen Chang's face was gloomy, and his eyes were like burning flames as he glared at him fiercely: "I never realized you were such a person!"
He casually raised his lip, feigning ignorance: "Why do you say that, Father-in-law?"
Shen Chang stared at him and sneered: "Don't play dumb with me! We have no competition for interests. We share the same fate. What benefit would you gain if you ousted me?"
Chi Yan's eyes flickered slightly, his tone a half-smile: "You said it yourself, I won't get any real benefits, so there's no question of me deliberately targeting you, I'm just stating the facts."
He raised an eyebrow slightly and changed the subject, "Besides, didn't I learn this from you, Father-in-law? When I faced imprisonment, did you lend a hand? When I was embroiled in a cheating scandal, did you send anyone to inquire even once?"
Why is it that he is allowed to protect himself while others are not allowed to stand by and watch?
Shen Chang's face grew increasingly grim, yet he couldn't refute her, for what Chi Yan said was true. His jaw tightened: "Fine, you're so high and mighty! Chi Yan, you should know that you can't be so ruthless! If you leave yourself no way out, your future fate might be even worse than mine!"
Chi Yan wasn't easily intimidated. His expression turned cold, and he gave a curt smile without any emotion: "Then you don't need to worry about it."
The two parted on bad terms.
——
When Aunt Fang woke up and learned that she had lost her child, she almost fainted again.
Shen Xiwei hugged her and comforted her, "Auntie, things have come to this, you should take better care of yourself! As long as you're alive, you can always make a comeback..."
Her eyes were red and glistening with tears, a mixture of deep-seated hatred. "If you are devastated by this, wouldn't that be a tragedy for your loved ones and a delight for your enemies?"
After being persuaded by her, Aunt Fang finally drank two sips of medicine, but her expression remained dejected.
Just then, a noise came from outside, and Shen Tangning stepped in with a smile: "I wonder if I've come at the right time?"
Shen Xiwei suddenly stood up, her eyes filled with shock and anger: "Shen Tangning, I haven't even settled accounts with you, yet you still have the nerve to show your face!"
Hearing this, Shen Tangning's eyebrows curved into a smile: "I'm standing right here, what can you do to me?"
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