strictlysupreme Chapter 209: The Best Sister-in-law (End)
Chapter 209: The Best Sister-in-law (End)
"Nephew Shen, Mr. Fang from this academy is an old friend of mine. I have already greeted him. You can report there tomorrow." Li Wenyuan said while drinking tea.
Shen Han stood up excitedly, "Uncle Li, thank you so much, I will definitely live up to your expectations, study hard, and strive to achieve something."
Li Wenyuan smiled and waved his hand, "Okay, okay, young people are ambitious, I am optimistic about you."
Although Shen Han came from a poor family, he had always been diligent and studious. Entering the academy required an exam, which was just a piece of cake for him. He soon gained the attention of the teachers in the academy and lived like a fish in water.
At the same time, Cheng Yue and Shen's mother were not idle either. They decided to set up a stall together and do some small business to supplement the family income.
Although Cheng Yue is not a good cook, at least she knows how to count. Shen's mother is a good cook. After discussing it, they started to prepare snacks.
"Yue'er, let's try setting up a stall at the market tomorrow. It's not easy to live in the Li Mansion for a long time." Shen's mother suggested.
Cheng Yue nodded, "Okay, Auntie."
The next morning, Cheng Yue and Shen's mother came to the market with the prepared pots, pans, and utensils.
The market was bustling with people. They found a location with good traffic and began to set up their stall.
Shen's mother's snack stall soon attracted a group of diners, and her cooking skills were unanimously praised by everyone.
"Cheng Yue, look, our business is pretty good." Mother Shen said happily while busy frying snacks.
Cheng Yue also smiled, "Yes, aunt, as long as we work hard, we will definitely be able to make money."
As time went by, Cheng Yue and Shen's mother's stall became more and more popular, and their business became more and more prosperous.
Shen Han also made considerable progress in his studies at the academy. He not only learned a wealth of knowledge, but also made many like-minded friends.
In this way, the Shen family's life in the capital gradually got back on track.
The daughter of the Duke's Mansion, named Su Ning, was both talented and beautiful, and was well-known in the capital. She met Shen Han outside the academy by chance and was attracted by his talent and demeanor.
"Shen Han, you are such a lucky guy. Being noticed by the Duke's Mansion is an honor that many people dream of!"
The classmates excitedly said to Shen Han, with envy in their eyes.
Su Ning's family background is prominent. His father is a duke of the current dynasty, and his mother is also from a famous family. If Shen Han can marry Su Ning, it will undoubtedly be a great boost to his future.
The Duke's Mansion soon sent someone to the Shen family to propose marriage. Shen's mother was overjoyed. The Duke's Mansion was an existence that ordinary people would never be able to touch in their lifetime. Shen Han was really lucky to be favored by the Duke's Mansion.
Shen's mother kept it a secret from Cheng Yue and after discussing with Shen Han, she quickly agreed to the marriage. The two families began to prepare for the wedding, and people in the capital were talking about this good marriage.
Cheng Yue was shocked to learn that Shen Han was about to marry Su Ning, the daughter of the Duke's Mansion.
Although the relationship between her and Shen Han has never been made public, it is her only lifeline.
Cheng Yue found Shen Han and the two had a fierce argument.
"Shen Han, are you really going to marry Su Ning? Then what's between us?" Cheng Yue had tears in her eyes and her voice trembled.
Shen Han looked at Cheng Yue, feeling extremely painful. If it weren't for Suning, he might have chosen Cheng Yue, but this was no longer possible.
"Xiaoyue, this is a rare opportunity, I can't give it up."
"Opportunity? Is the relationship between us worthless?" Cheng Yue was emotional. She couldn't accept that Shen Han gave up their relationship for his future.
Shen Han was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath, "Cheng Yue, I don't want this either. But you know, the future of the entire Shen family is on my shoulders. I need this marriage to change our destiny."
Cheng Yue couldn't hold back her tears and shed them. "I understand, I understand... I will quit."
Shen Han took a step forward and gently held Cheng Yue's hand. "Xiaoyue, thank you for your understanding. I will remember your kindness. From now on, you are my sister. No matter what happens in the future, you are the most precious person to me."
Although Cheng Yue felt unwilling and painful in her heart, she also understood Shen Han's difficulties, and she chose to respect Shen Han's decision.
After all, she came from the modern era. Three-legged toads are hard to find, but two-legged men are everywhere on the street. Since Shen Han left first, there is no need for her to hang herself on a tree.
At a banquet, Pei Yu met the Duke's Mansion's son-in-law who had been making the rounds recently, and was surprised to find that he was an acquaintance.
Pei Yu was an upright person, so he revealed the matter between Shen Han and Cheng Yue to Su Ning's father, the Duke.
"Your Excellency the Duke, I have something to tell you, about Shen Han..." Pei Yu said seriously.
After hearing this, the Duke's face darkened. "How dare you, Shen Han, deceive my daughter! This marriage is cancelled!"
Shen Han stood in front of the gate of the Duke's Mansion and felt that his world had collapsed. His reputation in the capital plummeted, his title as a scholar was revoked, and his original future became bleak.
Shen Han felt completely hopeless. He knew that he could no longer stay in the capital, so he decided to take Cheng Yue and his mother back to Chengjia Village.
After returning to Chengjia Village, Shen Han felt extremely embarrassed facing the villagers' discussions and strange looks. He stayed at home all day and didn't dare to go out, for fear of hearing any rumors.
Cheng Yue no longer wanted to return to the Cheng family, so she moved into the Shen family and stayed together with Shen Han for no apparent reason, becoming the daughter-in-law of the Shen family.
The two never left Chengjia Village again in their lives and became an ordinary couple.
Cheng Geng, Wu Sumei, Cheng Wencai and Cheng Wude were all very disappointed with Cheng Yue and did not force her to come back. They just treated her as if they no longer had this daughter (sister).
There was a lot more talk in the village. The young and promising scholar Shen had returned in disgrace and married Cheng Sanniu, the woman with whom he eloped.
Although there is no such thing as a concubine being taken away by a stranger in the countryside, everyone looks down on Cheng Yue.
The newly elected county lord of Chengnan, lived a wealthy life with Cheng Shouyi and Qian Xiulian.
That would have been fine, but she actually opened a charity and adopted many orphans. She also said that the court had given her the noble status of a county princess, which she should use to do good deeds.
She not only adopted orphans, but also taught them to read and write and learn medicine.
Cheng Shouyi and Qian Xiu Lian both supported her because Nan Xi told them that she was sent down from heaven to gain experience, and only by doing more good deeds could she achieve perfect merit.
They both believed it. Even the land god was their daughter's golden finger. What else was there not to believe?
The first, second and third wives did not benefit from Nan Xi's influence, and they gradually became estranged from her and never visited her again.
Da Niu and Er Niu were very hardworking and became managers of the charity hall. They later married other managers of the charity hall and continued to work for Nan Xi.
The four guards, four palace maids, Da Zhuang and Xiao Hua made up just five pairs. Nan Xi promised that their descendants could become commoners and freed their descendants from slavery.
After sending Cheng Shouyi and Qian Xiu Lian away, Nan Xi lived in this world for another thirty years before leaving this world.
(Finish)