Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 347 Good Impressions Upon Meeting
Shen Jun was startled when she saw that there was another person following behind Shen Li!
However, the moment she saw Sheng Changquan, for some reason, she suddenly recognized him in her mind.

Its speed was inexplicably fast!
"So, that reckless kid from back then has grown up so much!"

After seeing Sheng Changquan's appearance clearly, for some reason, a sentence suddenly popped into Shen Jun's mind.

Shen Jun naturally knew about Sheng Changquan's identity.

After all, Shen Li had told her that his good brother would be visiting her home today, so the person standing next to Shen Li was naturally Sheng Changquan.

Not to mention, the two of them had already met once six years ago.

To be honest, Shen Jun was genuinely surprised when she met Sheng Changquan.

Of course, besides being surprised because she remembered the past, what surprised her the most was Sheng Changquan's appearance.

Because he was visiting someone's home, and a powerful person like Lord Shen, Sheng Changquan was dressed in his finest attire.

However, Sheng Changquan didn't wear any extravagant attire. He simply wore a plain white brocade robe, which was understated yet not shabby. Coupled with his naturally slender figure and well-proportioned physique, he looked like a snow lotus from the Tianshan Mountains from afar.

She is pure and elegant, yet retains a refined air.

But most importantly, it has to be Sheng Changquan's face!

His face was really a bit "excessive"!

This "excessive" actually refers to his extreme handsomeness.

If Zou Ji from the previous life didn't exist in this era, he probably wouldn't have written "Who is more handsome, me or Xu Gong?" Instead, he would have written "Who is more handsome, me or Sheng Gong?"

Of course, it's also possible that they won't write such a sentence.

After all, given the vast difference in skill level, Zou Ji might not be so foolish as to try and outdo Sheng Changquan in terms of looks!

On the other hand, Sheng Changquan's temperament is multifaceted; when facing unfamiliar people, his face is always indifferent.

It's hard to say whether it's arrogance or something else, but when he's not smiling, he always exudes a rather aloof aura, like a towering stone that keeps people at bay, yet he doesn't affect others in any way.

From Shen Jun's perspective, Sheng Changquan's appearance was truly extremely handsome.

His sharply angled eyebrows, long, narrow yet piercing black eyes, and thin, slightly pursed lips when he was indifferent, along with his angular features and tall, slender yet not rugged physique, made him seem like a god in the night, aloof and solitary yet exuding an imposing noble aura.

And it's easy to imagine how devastating this handsome face would be for a young lady still in her boudoir!

Even a talented woman as intelligent as Shen Jun could not escape the "law of appearance." When she saw Sheng Changquan's face, she was immediately filled with affection for him.

"Ok?"

On the other side, Sheng Changquan was also surprised when he heard Shen Jun's exclamation.

"strangeness?"

"Judging from Shenli's tone, it sounds like she knows me."

Because of Shen Li, Sheng Changquan immediately recognized Shen Jun's identity upon seeing her, knowing that she was Shen Li's older sister.

However, although Sheng Changquan had confirmed Shen Jun's identity and knew that she existed, he still did not know what Shen Jun looked like or what kind of person she was.

Moreover, because it was a long time ago, Sheng Changquan was unaware that they had a brief encounter.

Of course, Shen Jun was genuinely frightened by him back then.

To be honest, Sheng Changquan was hiding in the tree to track someone back then. Later, when he completed his mission and jumped down from the tree, he happened to run into Shen Jun.

Similarly, it startled Shen Jun and offended this beautiful woman.

Oh right, back then, Shen Jun had a silly little girl by her side, I think her name was Xiao Qi.

"Changquan has met Sister Shen."

Shen Jun lost her composure, but Sheng Changquan did not. He pretended not to notice Shen Jun's rudeness, straightened his clothes without looking to the side, and then bowed to Shen Jun.

Seeing this, Shen Jun quickly resumed her usual demeanor as a lady from a prominent family, and returned the greeting by curtsying to Sheng Changquan, saying, "Young Master Sheng, you are too kind. Shen Jun greets Young Master Sheng!"

Shen Li, who was standing to the side, was initially surprised but then delighted, and quickly calmed himself down.

"Sister, what brings you here?"

Shen Li knew Shen Jun's purpose for coming, so he quickly and discreetly stepped back a little, pushing Sheng Changquan in front of him.

"Do you have something to ask me?"

Since Shen Li had already made up his mind to bring the two of them together, he was now recklessly trying to force them together.

"By the way, sister, if you have something to do, we can talk next time."

"Now, you've come at just the right time!"

Before Shen Jun could speak, he continued, "Just now, my brother was about to tell me about the upcoming autumn imperial examination!"

"Sister, you're quite knowledgeable too, why don't you come and listen to my lectures?"

Shen Li secretly pondered that if Sheng Changquan and his sister stayed together, it would probably be more conducive to their relationship.

"Of course, during this period, both sides should be allowed to showcase their respective strengths," Shen Li thought to himself.

As for Shen Jun's reputation, Shen Li had also thought about it. However, he knew that as long as the matter didn't get out, there would be no problem. Moreover, the three of them were currently in his courtyard, so there was nothing to worry about.

After all, Shen Li's courtyard was far from ordinary.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Shen Li is particularly good at managing his subordinates. It's just that all the servants in his courtyard were carefully selected by the three masters of the Shen family, so their loyalty is beyond doubt.

Among them, Shen Li's page and attendant were all selected by Lord Shen himself. As for the maids around him, they were all sensible people selected by Madam Shen with the assistance of Shen Jun.

Moreover, these people are not only sensible, but also intelligent, so speaking in Shen Li's courtyard is certainly safe.

After all, the Shen family's rules are not to be taken lightly.

"Squeak!"

Shen Li took the lead and pushed open the front gate, leading Sheng Changquan and Shen Jun directly into his courtyard.

"Changquan, this is my little courtyard, Duxingxuan!"

While secretly observing his older sister's expression, Shen Li began to explain the origin of the courtyard's name: "As the saying goes, 'Study extensively, inquire carefully, think prudently, discern clearly, and practice diligently,' and this diligent practice is the level I most hope to reach. Therefore, I named this courtyard Duxingxuan (Hall of Diligent Practice)."

Behind him, Sheng Changquan looked around Duxingxuan, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

"Shen Du, how could you have arranged Du Xing Xuan so perfectly?"

Looking at the lush greenery around him, Sheng Changquan couldn't help but exclaim, "It's truly remarkable that the overall layout of this courtyard is so harmonious, giving people a sense of unity between man and nature!"

"Could it be that you hired some grandmaster to arrange this for you?"

"Otherwise, how could it be so perfect?"

Sheng Changquan couldn't believe it. How could Shen Li, that bookworm, have such aesthetic taste?

In fact, Duxingxuan is a square "small courtyard". The reason it is called a "small" courtyard is that compared with the entire Shen Mansion, Duxingxuan only occupies one-twentieth of the area.

Compared to the other two, this is indeed a smaller size.

However, compared to Sheng Changquan's Zhiyuantang, Duxingxuan can hardly be called "small".
After all, the former is twice the size of the latter!
There was nothing they could do; after all, the Shen residence was a mansion bestowed by the emperor!

That's right, the current Shen residence is not the original one. The current Shen residence is an old royal residence that was bestowed upon Lord Shen by the Emperor himself when Lord Shen became the Minister of Revenue.

However, the owner of this mansion was a prince from the previous dynasty. When this dynasty was first established, it was taken over by the court. Now, it is just that the emperor has renovated it and then bestowed it upon Lord Shen.

Even so, this vast mansion is indeed a considerable gift.

"Ha ha!"

Shen Li smiled smugly, then said meaningfully, "Chang Quan, Duxing Pavilion was indeed not set up by me, but I can't invite any grandmasters!"

Shen Li glanced back at his sister and smiled knowingly.

Upon witnessing this scene, Sheng Changquan immediately understood the situation.

"It seems that Shen Jun was responsible for the arrangement of Duxingxuan."

Thinking of this, Sheng Changquan began to look at the young lady behind him with a different eye. After all, it was rare to find a woman with such insight.

Moreover, Shen Jun was quite beautiful, or rather, extremely beautiful. Coupled with her gentle and refined temperament, she truly won Sheng Changquan's favor.

It was fortunate that Shen Li couldn't hear Sheng Changquan's thoughts; otherwise, he would have burst into tears and accused his sister of being "cruel"!
When Shen Jun saw Sheng Changquan looking at her, she paused slightly and lowered her head, seemingly embarrassed.

Sheng Changquan took it as a girl's shyness, so he quickly turned his head away, no longer wanting to be rude to the beauty, lest he be impolite.

However, Sheng Changquan was unaware that when he turned his head away, Shen Jun behind him unconsciously raised her head and silently watched his back.

Shen Jun's expression was somewhat strange, as if something odd was brewing within her.

……

While Shen Li and his two companions were discussing scriptures and doctrines in Duxingxuan, the elderly couple from the Shen family were also whispering among themselves.

"My lord, so you mean to betroth Jun'er to this Sheng Changquan?"

Madam Shen suppressed her anger and asked unwillingly.

"Not bad!"

Lord Shen didn't take his wife's reaction into consideration, and simply said, "I do have this plan."

"no!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Shen's face immediately darkened, and she loudly objected, "I do not agree to this marriage!"

"I absolutely disagree with marrying Jun'er to Sheng Changquan!"

Faced with Madam Shen's fierce opposition, Lord Shen finally raised his head and turned his gaze to Madam Shen.

However, Lord Shen did not speak immediately. Instead, he carefully examined his wife, scrutinizing her silently but seriously.

Faced with such gazes, Madam Shen stubbornly resisted the pressure in her heart and did not back down.

However, Lord Shen was, after all, an old man who had been navigating the court for many years. Under his sharp gaze, Madam Shen's originally "arrogant" demeanor quickly began to decline, and soon she was almost at rock bottom.

However, Madam Shen, clinging to a certain thought in her heart, stubbornly resisted and held onto her last bit of "stubbornness," trying her best to express her attitude.

And so, the couple simply gazed at each other in silence.

a long time.

Lord Shen finally had enough of looking at his wife. He slowly withdrew his gaze and asked leisurely, "Why?"

These three words sounded light and airy, as if they had no power, but in Madam Shen's ears, they were no less than the enemy's bayonet. At this moment, she was on high alert, and her expression became extremely tense.

"This……"

Madam Shen stammered a little, seemingly intimidated by her husband's powerful aura!
However, the two had been married for many years and had a son and a daughter. Therefore, after a while, Madam Shen was able to speak with difficulty.

"……this……"

"...This...this is naturally because...because of Jun'er!"

Suddenly, Madam Shen thought of Shen Jun's attitude, and her tone became somewhat firm.

Of course, such "toughness" was futile in front of Lord Shen, who merely tilted his head slightly in displeasure and turned his gaze back to her. Lady Shen immediately trembled visibly, as if she had been startled.

Upon seeing this scene, Lord Shen felt both angry and somewhat amused.

In fact, he was aware of Madam Shen's little scheme; she had simply listened to some people and wanted to have other ideas about Shen Jun's marriage.

Lord Shen saw what these people were doing, but he did nothing; instead, he watched from behind.

He wanted to see just how bold these people were to interfere in his daughter's affairs!

To be honest, although he values ​​etiquette and the continuation of the family line more than his two children, deep down he prefers Shen Jun.

Because Shen Jun is the person most like him!

And “being like oneself” is often the most important thing for someone like Shen Shouzheng who wields power.

(End of this chapter)