Shocking Everyone! Good Wife MuLan

At this moment, words truly could not describe the shock in Zhang Boyan's heart.

Although he had never met this Young Master Shen before, he had indeed heard of him many times. He was completely a dimwit with low intelligence.

No one present recognized the Small Seal Script character he had written, yet Young Master Shen just happened to know it. Not only did he know what it meant, he actually knew how to pronounce it.

This, this was too damn uncanny.

At the side, the xiucai Yan Xiong laughed and said, "Master, he made that up, didn't he?"

Everyone present turned their eyes to Zhang Boyan.

He truly had half a mind to directly deny Young Master Shen's answer, to call something clearly right wrong.

If he did that, no one could do anything to him, and there would be absolutely no one who could seek justice for Young Master Shen.

However, back then, the ones who had excavated this inscription were not only Zhang Boyan, but two others as well, both men of high moral standing and prestige. Moreover, the meaning of this ￥ had also been jointly confirmed by several people after studying the contents of the inscription.

So, if he denied Young Master Shen's answer today under the eyes of everyone present, there was a very real chance he would be slapped in the face one day. When that time came, his reputation would be utterly ruined.

The key point was that for a mere Young Master Shen, it was completely not worth taking such a huge risk.

After seeing his teacher's expression, the xiucai Yan Xiong felt that something was wrong. He emphasized his tone and said, "Teacher, Young Master Shen made it up, didn't he? He doesn't understand the meaning of this character at all, does he?"

There was already a strong hint of guidance in this disciple's tone. He wanted his teacher to invert black and white.

Zhang Boyan gave Yan Xiong a cold glare, then smiled and said, "Young Master Shen is truly proficient in writing. You can even identify such an obscure seal-script character, and even know how to pronounce it. Truly, the younger generation is to be feared!"

The moment these words came out, everyone present was stunned! Young Master Shen was that awesome? No one present could recognize Zhang Boyan's character, yet Young Master Shen, this legendary piece of trash, actually knew it, and could even read it aloud? Wasn't he an ignorant and incompetent waste? Why was he so formidable? Young Master Shen looked at Yan Xiong and said, "Brother Yan, just now you said in front of everyone that if I won, you would slap your own face. You are a dignified xiucai, the most outstanding figure back at our Hanshui Town Academy. Surely you won't go back on your word!"

And so, everyone's eyes turned to Yan Xiong again. Although everyone had very much wanted to see Young Master Shen humiliated, under the circumstances of not getting their wish, watching the xiucai Yan Xiong slap his own face was also quite an interesting thing. Who was it who said human nature was inherently good?

If this were in private, Yan Xiong could still go back on his word, but right now, everyone's eyes were on his face. Especially the Xuanwu Earl—while his face was full of smiles, his gaze was somewhat cold.

"Young Master Shen, you've got something. I'll remember today!" Yan Xiong said coldly, then fiercely slapped his own face.

Smack!

A crisp sound rang out! This xiucai Yan Xiong was truly sincere. He even hit himself with that much force. Perhaps he had substituted in the feeling of hitting Young Master Shen? Young Master Shen felt so damn good listening to it.

"Farewell!" Yan Xiong no longer had the face to stay here and left directly in resentment.

At this moment, the Xuanwu Earl said, "Young Master Shen, you should take MuLan to pay respects to your parents."

"Serve the feast!"

Following the order, fine wine and delicacies were brought up like flowing water, and everyone took their seats one after another.

What a pity. There was still one person who had not witnessed this scene today.

That was Wang Lian, the Chief Registrar of Xuanwu City, Young Master Shen's rival in love.

He had originally been the most favored candidate. After failing in the competition to become MuLan's husband, he naturally would not come attend tonight's wedding.

Young Master Shen brought Jin MuLan toward the rear courtyard to pay respects to his parents.

"Wait!" At this moment, Lord Zhu Lin suddenly called out.

This was a genuine great figure. If he truly wanted to make things difficult for Young Master Shen, the Xuanwu Earl really would have a hard time handling it.

Zhu Lin looked at Young Master Shen and said, "Kid, you really are somewhat interesting. I'll remember you too."

This sentence was not a threat, yet it was very much like a threat. Being targeted by a colossal thing like the Zhu Family truly did not feel very good.

As if he had not understood, Young Master Shen bowed and said, "Many thanks for Lord Zhu's regard."

"Hahaha..." Zhu Lin laughed loudly.

The Xuanwu Earl said, "Why haven't you gone to pay respects to your parents yet? Don't make your elders wait anxiously."

"Yes, Father-in-Law," Young Master Shen said.

"Shameless!" Almost all the young people present spoke in unison.

You, Young Master Shen, were so impatient to call him Father-in-Law. Truly shameless!...

Young Master Shen's parents felt that their family was poor and their status humble, so no matter what, they were unwilling to appear in the main hall. Xuanwu Earl's Manor had already prepared brocade clothing for them, but his parents were still unwilling to wear it. They only wore their own clothes, though of course, these had been bought several years ago for the New Year. They normally could not bear to wear them, so they were still relatively new.

His younger brother Shen Jian did want to wear the silk clothing given by the Earl's Manor, but he was stopped by a stern shout from their father.

His mother and father both sat stiffly in their seats, as though their whole bodies were uncomfortable, and they only wanted to hurry back to their own home, even if it was a mud-and-thatch hut.

His father, Shen Wan, still had inflammation in his lungs, but he was desperately holding back his coughs.

Young Master Shen brought Jin MuLan into the rear courtyard and immediately bowed down, saying, "This child pays respects to Father and Mother. This child has been unfilial!"

His mother hurriedly came forward to help Young Master Shen up, but she had not expected Jin MuLan to bow down as well and say, "This daughter-in-law pays respects to Father-in-Law and Mother-in-Law."

In an instant, Young Master Shen's entire family was stunned.

This Jin MuLan was the Princess of Xuanwu City, the precious young lady of a century-old noble family, yet she actually bowed down to Young Master Shen's parents, farmers of such humble status, and there was not the slightest unwillingness on her face.

In that instant, Young Master Shen's favorable impression of her exploded.

"You mustn't, you mustn't..." Young Master Shen's mother immediately wanted to step forward and help Jin MuLan up, but seeing her ice-clear and jade-pure, splendid and incomparably beautiful appearance, she drew her hands back again.

Because she worked in the fields all year round, her hands were rough and black. Even if she washed them very clean, they still looked as though they carried dirt, so she did not dare touch Jin MuLan at all.

Then Jin MuLan rose with both hands resting on Young Master Shen's mother's hands and said softly, "Thank you, Mother-in-law."

In that instant, the gazes Young Master Shen's parents turned on Jin MuLan filled with gentleness.

She was a good girl. At the very least, she would not bully Young Master Shen.

"Come, let's toast Father-in-law and Mother-in-law," Jin MuLan said. "Father-in-law is unwell, so shall we use Sweet Rice Wine instead?"

"Yes, yes..." Young Master Shen's father said again and again.

Then Jin MuLan filled the two elders' cups, and she and Young Master Shen bowed once more, offering wine to his parents.

The wine had only just entered their mouths, yet Young Master Shen's parents both felt a little drunk.

Younger Brother Shen Jian could not wait to drink a cup of Sweet Rice Wine. Seeing Jin MuLan so gentle, he could not help saying, "Sister-in-law, you're really pretty."

At once, Young Master Shen's father nearly slapped him across the face.

"Thank you," Jin MuLan said gently. Then she looked toward Young Master Shen and said, "You must have some things to say to Father-in-law and Mother-in-law. I'll go out and attend to the guests first."

"All right," Young Master Shen said.

After Jin MuLan left, even the air seemed to relax, and his parents also loosened up.

Though she had been extremely gentle and kind to his parents, she was, after all, the daughter of Earl's Manor. No matter what, Young Master Shen's parents would feel inferior in front of her.

Young Master Shen said, "Father, Mother, I'm sorry. Your son has disappointed you."

His parents had never wanted Young Master Shen to marry into another family, whether it was the Xu Family or Earl's Manor.

The status of a Live-in Son-in-Law was too low—only a little higher than a servant. If he could not win the favor of his wife and father-in-law, he might not even have the standing of a servant.

Moreover, his parents had always wanted to rely on Young Master Shen to carry on the family line. Even if he married Widow Liu from the village, the children born later would at least be surnamed Shen. Even living in the family's thatched hut would be better than living under another's roof.

His father, Shen Wan, said sorrowfully, "My son, say no more. You did it to save us, to save the whole family. It is your father who is useless and has dragged you down!"

Though Shen Wan did not know exactly what had happened, Tian Shisan had brought men to their home that afternoon to seize them, and that was enough for him to figure out the reason behind it.

As he spoke, tears glimmered in Shen Wan's eyes. His heart was filled with a thousand strands of reluctance and guilt. He felt that if he had not been so incapable, his lifeblood Young Master Shen would never have had to become a Live-in Son-in-Law.

But Shen Jian beside him said in a low voice, "I think it's pretty good. Sister-in-law is a good person too, and the key thing is she's beautiful. You couldn't find anyone prettier than Sister-in-law for hundreds of li around. Oh right, Brother, can I discuss something with you?"

Young Master Shen said, "Go ahead!"

Younger Brother said, "Since you already have a wife as pretty as Sister-in-law, can you let me have Widow Liu from the village?"

At this moment, his mother could no longer hold back and slapped the back of her younger son's head.

"Dream on. What if your elder brother can't stay in Earl's Manor and has to come home? Widow Liu still has to be left for your brother. Besides, she secretly looked at Da Lang several times before. My Da Lang is just that handsome—you couldn't find another like him for ten li or eight villages," his mother said. "I sounded her out a few days ago. I'm afraid Widow Liu is willing in her heart."

Shen Jian silently questioned the heavens. Father, Mother, could you be any more biased? I'm not your biological son, am I? You picked me up, didn't you! He ate with his parents for a while.

"All right, Da Lang. Seeing that you are well, your father and mother can rest easy. We'll go back now," his father said.

Young Master Shen said, "Father, Mother, won't you stay the night tonight? It's too late."

His father said, "We're not used to staying here."

Then Young Master Shen had Jin Zhong prepare two large carriages to send Young Master Shen's parents home.

Earl and MuLan also left the banquet over there and specially came to see them off.

"Brother, don't see us off. Go to the bridal chamber. Sister-in-law is still waiting for you," Younger Brother said. "A moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold!"

Young Master Shen waved farewell to his family, then walked toward the bridal chamber.

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