bookrebus Chapter 140 begins!
Chapter 140 begins!
Lu Zhen and Shen Shi sat facing each other, the teacups on the table untouched. Apart from the initial pleasantries, this state had been maintained for quite some time.
Shen Shi sat calmly with unfathomable eyes, making it difficult to fathom his thoughts.
Although Lu Zhen remained unmoved, he couldn't help but wonder what Shen Shi meant by not speaking. Was he pretending to be profound by not saying anything?
Ultimately, circumstances are beyond human control. Shen Shi could pretend to be stupid and sit there forever, but he couldn't.
"Huai'an, you know me. If it weren't for the circumstances..."
Shen Shi raised his hand to interrupt Lu Zhen, "Brother Lu has been kind to the entire Shen family, and it is only right that he repays this debt. However, I am also a father, and I have to make plans for my daughter's future."
Hearing the subtle meaning behind the music, Lu Zhen, being the man he was, immediately understood that there was something to discuss and replied, "Of course, of course!"
Shen Shi's lips curved into a barely perceptible smile.
……
Lu Zhen escorted Shen Shi to the gate of the mansion. Only after watching him board the carriage and drive away did the smile on his face disappear. Thinking of the conversation just now, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
He dared to propose that the eldest daughter of the Shen family marry into the family and become a widow because he knew that the Shen family was also in an awkward situation and needed an opportunity to make up for its lack of military power. Otherwise, an outsider family would be easily overthrown when the political situation changed, as the ruler used it as a tool to check other established families.
But even with such a mutually beneficial relationship, he still had to rush to give up military power and beg the other party to take it over!
Lu Zhen patted his chest to calm himself down, telling himself not to get angry, that he couldn't afford to get angry in his current condition!
Although the Shen family may have also stolen the Lu family's military power, it was something they couldn't protect anyway. Noble families value their reputation, and compared to others, the Shen family at least has a chance to recover their losses. Even if things go wrong, given Shen Qingxi's character, she would treat the Lu family's descendants well, after all, she is the kind of person who keeps her promises.
Compared to Lu Zhen's rapidly rising blood pressure, Shen Shi was clearly in a great mood, sitting in the swaying carriage with his eyes closed, resting, his fingers tapping rhythmically.
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Shen Mansion —
Shen Qing opened the handwritten letter from Lu Zhen that she had received from Shen Shi, and after a long while, she carefully closed it and put it away, feeling deeply moved.
Old ginger is spicier!
People's hearts are fickle. Right now, Yang is weak and unable to take care of herself, and Lu Xun and his sister are young and pitiful, but things may change in a few years.
If the Lu family turns out to be hopeless or ungrateful and becomes a traitor in the future, then this letter will come in handy. Even if she wants to leave the Lu family in the future, she won't need to find another reason.
Shen Qing is now in a very awkward situation. She can't go back to her original world, and she can't live well in this world.
How can those who have seen the light endure the darkness?
Although he was born at the top of the power pyramid, he was also deeply bound by it, and it was not easy for him to be free and at ease.
He is strong, but not strong enough to dominate the world.
Although Shen Qing was arrogant, he also knew that no matter how strong one's martial arts were, one could not fight against an entire world. Throughout history, countless heroes had been crushed and killed by the ways of the world.
Although Lu Zhen acted out of self-interest, he also provided him with a breakthrough opportunity, not only giving him military power, connections, and territory, but also granting him the status of a virtuous widow.
A virtuous woman is good. Not to mention this era, even in his world, a female CEO would still be pressured to get married. This directly cut off all marriage opportunities.
Lu Zhen is such a good person!
"In that case, there will be no more worries."
Shen Shi stroked his beard and nodded. "Go ahead."
Shen Qing bowed and left the study. After closing the door, he immediately changed his expression like a Sichuan opera performer, turned around, and twisted his neck and moved his finger joints.
Ready, set, ready!
Start!