Cultivating Immortality Begins with Selling Oneself

Chapter 199 Imperial Edict
The old man in black robe tried hard to control his voice.

Shen Fuyu got goose bumps all over his body, frightened by the old man in black robe.

Shen Mengning subconsciously glanced at Shen Fuyu.

The black-robed old man blocked Shen Fuyu behind him and said, "Little Ningning, you don't have to look at others. Shen Fuyu will definitely be very happy. I found a junior sister for her."

In the blind spot of the black-robed old man, Shen Fuyu gently waved at Shen Mengning.

The old man in black robe was emotionally unstable. Even though Shen Fuyu had suffered a lot at the hands of the old man in black robe, Shen Fuyu did not want Shen Mengning to experience the same torture as her, even though the old man in black robe had real skills.

Unfortunately, the old man in black robe has a mysterious origin and too many possibilities. Shen Fuyu is afraid of implicating Shen Mengning.

I would rather Shen Mengning learn fewer skills than not draw a clear line between herself and the old man in black robe.

As for whether Shen Mengning would blame her when she realized in the future that the old man in black robe had powerful abilities, it was not something Shen Fuyu considered at all. Since he decided to get involved in this matter, Shen Fuyu was not afraid of being blamed by Shen Mengning. However, if Shen Mengning showed any resentment, it would mean that the relationship between Shen Fuyu and Shen Mengning had come to an end.

"Thank you." Shen Mengning forced a smile and looked at the old man in black robe and thanked him sincerely.

"However, I don't plan to practice, so I don't need a master to teach me."

Shen Mengning lowered her eyes and told a little lie.

After being held back countless times, Shen Mengning has been quietly practicing martial arts.

However, Shen Fuyu didn't want her to become his disciple, and Shen Mengning didn't care.

The old man in black robe touched his beard and let out a sigh. He was very upset that Shen Mengning refused to become his disciple. He wanted to force Shen Mengning to become his disciple, but Shen Mengning was not as persistent as Shen Fuyu. Shen Mengning looked very fragile.

"Take it." The black-robed old man casually threw the storage ring into Shen Mengning's arms. "No matter whether you are willing to become my disciple or not, the gift is yours."

"If you change your mind in the future, please let Shen Fuyu tell me at any time."

Throwing down a few words, the old man in black robe flashed away from the Shen residence. He had no interest in continuing to waste time. Anyway, he would not be able to accept any disciples.

Shen Mengning took the storage ring at a loss, and her eyes subconsciously fell on Shen Fuyu.

"He doesn't need these, just take them if you give them to him."

Shen Fuyu taught Shen Mengning how to use the storage ring. After finishing, Shen Fuyu looked at Shen Mengning seriously.

"Shen Mengning, will you... regret it?"

Shen Mengning shook her head. "I don't know what will happen in the future, but I don't regret it now. I am willing to believe you."

Very honest.

Compared to those false remarks, Shen Fuyu prefers to tell Shen Mengning some true words.

Shen Fuyu curled his lips and said, "My cheap master's origins are unknown, and he hides a huge secret. Shen Mengning, if the old man in black robes were simpler, I would also be willing to let you become his disciple and learn from him."

"Becoming a disciple means that the two of you will become one."

"Shen Mengning, I hope you can live the rest of your life in peace and happiness."

"We all will."

Shen Mengning and Shen Fuyu smiled at each other, and this incident did not leave any ripples in their hearts.

The moonlight sprinkled on their shoulders, silently adding a touch of brilliance to them. At this moment, this little secret belonged only to them.

Shen Mengning smiled sweetly.

……

The next day.

Shen House.

The horses ran themselves ragged, but they finally reached Qinchuan City before noon. Madam Shen had already received the news and dressed elegantly to arrive at the gate of the mansion to receive the imperial edict.

The Shen sisters stood excitedly behind Mrs. Shen, and Shen Fuyu also stood in a small corner. Everyone was suppressing their excitement.

After the Shen sisters provided porridge to the refugees and helped the emperor to solve his problems, and were commended by the emperor, the Shen family was at the center of public opinion. Naturally, this action also caught the attention of the people, and suddenly many people came out to join in the fun.

"Mrs. Shen seems to be in a good mood. I heard that many maids in the mansion have received rewards recently."

"What are you all doing waiting at the door? Is something going to happen?"

"I heard that yesterday, Madam Shen specially sent people to scatter copper coins at the door, saying that she wanted to invite everyone to share in the good luck. The second uncle next door even picked up a tael of silver. That's a lot of silver! Madam Shen is really good at giving away money. Let's continue to wait at the door. Maybe Madam Shen will be happy and give away more money."

Shen Fuyu looked at Madam Shen with complicated eyes. Madam Shen really couldn't hide anything.

Right.

The Shen sisters have always been secretly ridiculed by the people, who think that they are all useless and destined to have no great future.

Mrs. Shen didn't say anything, but she must have been holding a grudge in her heart. Now that she had the chance to show off, she naturally wanted to show off.

The purpose of scattering money a day in advance was to make the people gather at the door. When the imperial edict came, the people would spread it everywhere, and then the words that the Shen sisters were incompetent would be refuted.

While Shen Fuyu found it funny, he could also understand Mrs. Shen's feelings.

A quarter of an hour later.

The eunuch arrived late, and as soon as he got out of the carriage, he saw Madam Shen already waiting respectfully at the gate of the mansion.

The eunuch curled the corners of his lips, very satisfied with Madam Shen's cautious behavior. After he returned to the palace, he would definitely praise the Shen family in front of His Majesty for their proper etiquette and lack of arrogance.

"Shen Mengning, accept the order."

The eunuch held the imperial edict high in front of him. When the people around saw the edict, they all knelt down. Mrs. Shen followed closely behind. Suddenly, a large group of people knelt down. No one even dared to look up to peek at the imperial edict.

In ancient times when the hierarchy was extremely strict, the imperial edict represented the emperor. Desecrating the imperial edict meant disrespecting the current emperor, and in serious cases the offender would be beheaded. Therefore, no one dared to provoke or even defy his majesty.

The eunuch glanced at the line before opening the imperial edict.

"It is destined to be carried by heaven, the emperor decreed."

"The eldest daughter of the Shen family has an excellent strategy and is extremely clever. She proposed using work-for-relief to resolve the refugee crisis."

"I am extremely pleased and look forward to Miss Shen's early entry into the palace examination. In addition, I grant you the following: three luxurious mansions, a pair of glazed hairpins, white silk, and ten thousand taels of gold..."

As the words fell, a series of rewards were continuously moved into the Shen Mansion.

The people were dazzled by the gold, silver and jewelry.

However, all the smart people focused their attention on the hope that "the eldest lady of the Shen family will enter the palace examination as soon as possible."

Although the imperial examination system was strict and fair.

However, some people have privileges. If His Majesty is very optimistic about someone, then... the examiner will intentionally or unintentionally give him a break and will definitely send this person to the palace examination.

It can be said that Shen Mengning's path to the imperial examination is stable.

Envy, jealousy and hatred all made their eyes fall on Shen Mengning.

Shen Mengning had already learned how to disguise herself. Her expression remained unchanged. After the eunuch finished reading, Shen Mengning stood up.

"I accept your order and thank you for your grace."

The eunuch looked at Shen Mengning calmly.

(End of this chapter)