Cultivating Immortality Begins with Selling Oneself

Chapter 194: Strategy
"Shen Yingjun, you don't need to talk nonsense to confuse people. The most urgent thing is to think about how to clear your suspicion and prove your innocence."

"Also, Shen Mengyan seems to have disappeared with Jiang Yun."

Mrs. Shen was not in a hurry to deal with Shen Mengyan and Jiang Yun. They could not cause any trouble anyway. Even if they appeared again, Mrs. Shen had the ability to suppress them. The reason why she sent people to look for them was that Mrs. Shen was unwilling to give in and felt that she had been fooled.

Mrs. Shen glanced at the clan leader behind her and felt that the parties involved had no intention of pursuing the matter further, so she said no more. This matter would not have any obvious results.

"A Ning, A Wu, let's go."

Shen Fuyu and the Shen sisters followed Mrs. Shen obediently.

It was not until Mrs. Shen disappeared that the head of the Shen family gestured for Shen Yingjun to follow him in and closed the door. It was obvious that the two of them wanted to have a conversation.

Back at Plum Blossom Garden, Madam Shen let out a sigh and her eyes fell on Shen Fuyu.

"Shen Fuyu, I'm afraid this matter won't have any results."

Mrs. Shen has long been accustomed to discussing problems with Shen Fuyu.

Shen Fuyu pondered for a moment before speaking, "Madam, do your best. If you can find Jiang Yun and Shen Mengyan, deal with them privately. If you can't find them, then be vigilant and prevent them from doing anything behind your back. Especially the eldest and second young ladies, be sure to protect yourselves when you go out."

"It's Shen Yingjun that I'm a little confused about. What exactly does he want to do? Is it really worth it to expose his true face for Jiang Yun and Shen Mengyan?"

Mrs. Shen put herself in their shoes. Jiang Yun and Shen Mengyan's reputation in the mansion has long been ruined. If it were Mrs. Shen, she would definitely not give up the good reputation she had built for many years. Instead, in order to win the trust of the head of the Shen family, she would severely punish Jiang Yun and Shen Mengyan.

Shen Fuyu shook his head, not understanding what Shen Yingjun was trying to do. He just reminded Mrs. Shen to be more careful.

"The Second Master is unreliable, ma'am, I have a good idea."

Shen Fuyu hooked his finger and signaled Mrs. Shen to bend down.

Mrs. Shen's eyes became brighter and brighter, and she looked at Shen Fuyu as if she was looking at some rare treasure.

"Okay, okay, okay! I'll do as you say."

Three consecutive words of "good" were enough to show how excited Mrs. Shen was.

After her husband disappeared, the power of the head of the family became weaker and weaker.

If Shen Fuyu's method goes smoothly, Shen Mengning will become famous in the capital. Even if this matter is concealed in order to keep a low profile, it will be enough to leave a good impression in front of His Majesty.

Shaohua Garden.

"Shen Mengning, the imperial court is worried about how to accommodate the refugees. Before leaving the capital, I saw a notice posted in the city saying that anyone with any good ideas could submit them to His Majesty."

"I think we can do work-for-relief."

Shen Fuyu's beautiful eyes emitted amazing light. Shen Mengning looked at Shen Fuyu seriously and listened to Shen Fuyu quietly.

"Work-for-relief?" Shen Mengning frowned, turning the words over in her mind for a moment before her eyes lit up. "Shen Fuyu, the north is often troubled by floods due to the rain. Does work-for-relief mean having refugees repair riverbanks?"

"Only by working can we get food. This way, we don't have to conscript men, and the refugees have something to do, so there won't be riots, right?"

good idea!
Why didn't she think of it? Shen Fuyu is really smart!

Shen Mengning looked at Shen Fuyu with more and more admiration.

"Shen Fuyu, quickly write a policy paper and submit it to the emperor. His Majesty will surely reward you, and you'll become famous in the capital." "Yes, whether there's a reward or not is not important at all. The most important thing is that the refugees now have a good place to go. The people in the city don't have to live in fear every day, worrying that refugees will come in and take over their houses."

"Shen Fuyu, how come you are so smart? We racked our brains but couldn't come up with your sudden inspiration."

Shen Mengwu and Shen Mengning looked at each other and sighed, thinking that Shen Fuyu was so smart and they were very lucky to have met Shen Fuyu.

"Now is not the time to talk about this, Shen Fuyu, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and write down the policy paper."

If it were them, how could they discuss this with others? They would have already taken down the policy paper and couldn't wait to present it to His Majesty.

The Shen sisters urged Shen Fuyu and even prepared the brushes and rice paper, waiting with sparkling eyes for Shen Fuyu to pick up the pen.

"..."

While Shen Fuyu was speechless, he was also moved by the sincerity of the Shen sisters. When Shen Fuyu put forward a good idea, the Shen sisters not only did not think of taking it for themselves, but urged Shen Fuyu to write it down quickly and use the policy paper to receive the reward.

She didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Miss, Miss!"

"I made this suggestion not for myself, but just to get Shen Mengning to write the policy paper."

"Ah?" Shen Mengning was stunned for a moment and looked at Shen Fuyu in disbelief.

"Shen Fuyu, do you know what this means? Are you willing to give up the credit to the other party like this?"

"Besides, even if you're willing, I don't want to. I, Shen Mengning, have never been one to take credit for my sisters' achievements."

Shen Mengning unconsciously raised her chin and straightened her back. She also had pride and persistence.

"Pa!" Shen Fuyu gave a slap.

"Shen Mengning, what are you thinking about? You know, I don't really like being exposed in front of people."

"Besides, Shen Mengning, you are very smart. I only proposed an idea, but you were able to put it into practice. Shen Mengning, you don't have to feel embarrassed. I willingly offered this proposal."

"Why has Madam Shen's power in the mansion been declining again and again? Shen Mengning, if not for yourself, you should also consider Madam Shen."

"Besides, I'm not doing this just for myself, Shen Mengning. As long as you stand high enough, who would look down on me?"

Shen Fuyu's eyes were clear and serious. Shen Mengning lowered her head and looked at Shen Fuyu, and the persistence in her heart gradually dissipated.

Shen Mengning bit her lip. Yes, reality is not as good as imagined.

During the years when Shen Mengning's reputation as a gifted girl was at its peak, how many people scrambled to curry Madam Shen's favor? Once the gifted girl fell from grace, the Shen family became distant. Even though Madam Shen never mentioned Shen Mengning, she could sense that at banquets, some ladies would occasionally tease her.

After all, Shen Mengning's radiance was too dazzling, making the others look dim.

When Shen Mengning is out of reach, others can only envy her.

Once Shen Mengning falls into the dust, envy will turn into ridicule.

Shen Mengning opened her mouth, but couldn't say no.

"But……"

(End of this chapter)