Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes

Chapter 354: Chapter 353: The Changsun Family’s Marriage Arrangements

Shen Han and the Old Dowager simply do not get along.

Her resentment towards him is quite considerable, and she could never speak favorably of Shen Han.

After contemplating for a while, Madam Shen spoke, “Master, this child Shen Han has always been exceptionally stubborn and does not get along with our Shen Family members.

Everyone can see this.

All of us elders and his peers alike, do not like him much.

As for him, he harbors some animosity towards us.

Regardless of his abilities or achievements.

Even if we try to make amends, we certainly won’t gain any benefits from him.

I still believe there is no need to reconcile with this rebellious son…”

Madam Shen said quite a lot, but Shen Qingshan seemed to catch the key point immediately.

“So, you admit that Shen Han’s strength is not to be underestimated, and he has achieved significant accomplishments.

It’s just that he may still resent us, and thus it’s not suitable to make peace with him.

Is this what you mean?”

With a simple rhetorical question, Madam Shen wanted to refute but didn’t know how to start.

Even if Madam Shen loathed Shen Han, she was now too embarrassed to claim Shen Han had no strength, no talent, and was not worthy of cultivation by the Shen Family.

To have surpassed so many geniuses, in everyone’s eyes, his talent and potential are at least on par with Shen Ye.

Many even believe Shen Han is superior.

“What do others think of Shen Han’s performance in the Ten Nations Grand Competition?

There’s no need to comment on whether Shen Han will side with the Shen Family; we have never treated him kindly, so how could he treat the Shen Family kindly?

Just talk about Shen Han’s performance and achievements in the Ten Nations Grand Competition.”

Shen Qingshan sat in the chair, still very calm, looking at everyone like this.

“Madam He from the first household, Madam Xie from the second household, have nothing to say?”

Shen Qingshan’s gaze turned to Madam He and Madam Xie.

Both lowered their heads, unwilling to speak.

“When Shen Han was labeled as ominous, didn’t you have a lot to say?

Why are you suddenly speechless now?”

The calm tone of Shen Qingshan made both feel uneasy.

After hesitating for quite a while, Madam He took a slight step forward.

“Patriarch, daughter-in-law knows you are concerned about the future of our Shen Family.

After all, the higher Shen Han climbs, the more troubles he may bring us in the future.

But, Patriarch, you need not be overly anxious.

Shen Ye has been in seclusion, focusing on his practice.

Although Shen Han, that rebellious son, is chasing, there’s no way he can surpass Ye’er.

Moreover, Ye’er has already decided to be engaged with the daughter of the Changsun Family.

Middle Grade pills needed by the military can be purchased from the Changsun Family in the future.

Without this constraint, what value does Shen Han have?”

Madam He’s speech was quite artful when addressing Shen Qingshan’s inquiry about Shen Han’s performance in the Ten Nations Grand Competition.

She spoke at length without referring directly to Shen Han’s performance.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingshan seemed to find it amusing and couldn’t help but chuckle.

“As a mother, you still have the face to mention the engagement with the Changsun Family. It seems you truly don’t know what’s happening.”

While speaking, Shen Qingshan took out several scrolls from the corner of the wall.

“Since Shen Han showcased his strength in the Ten Nations Grand Competition, many have wanted to wed him.

Look at this, some even sent portraits of their daughters to me.

Of course, these matters are not important.

After all, there were many matchmaking proposals for Ye’er in the past too.

But do you know of one incredibly ridiculous thing?”

Shen Qingshan looked at everyone, even letting out a couple of self-mocking laughs.

“The Changsun Family, which we can’t aspire to, for whom Ye’er must marry an adopted daughter to ally with, is actively inquiring about Shen Han.

I spent some favors to investigate, and it turns out that the Changsun Family wants to marry their true daughter, Changsun Ya, to Shen Han.

Do you find this laughable?”

As he finished speaking, Shen Qingshan again let out a few self-mocking laughs.

The first reaction from the others upon hearing this news was disbelief.

“How can this be?

The Changsun Family has always been a Medicine-Refining Family, and their arrogance is such that even Ye’er is slightly disdainful.

How can they possibly marry Changsun Ya to Shen Han? It’s impossible, absolutely impossible.”

Madam He was the most reluctant to believe this.

If this were indeed the case, Shen Ye would truly be a laughingstock.

Madam Shen also stepped forward with a frown, “Master, the Changsun Family is indeed a Medicine-Refining Family.

They should know that Shen Han is close to the Yun Family, and they have a competitive relationship with the Yun Family.

There is simply no reason for them to ally through marriage…”

Madam Shen remained somewhat calm, analyzing the reasons through her words.

But Shen Qingshan had no intention of debating with them.

He stood and walked out of the ancestral hall.

Upon seeing this, everyone hurriedly followed.

“Master…”

Hearing Madam Shen calling again, he slowed his pace.

“It seems you are indeed less informed about the outside world.

The Changsun Family is not foolish. If their only relationship with the Yun Family were competitive, they certainly wouldn’t want Shen Han as a son-in-law.

However, after the New Year, the Yun Family somehow had incredible luck.

The Medicine-Refining Technique problem, which had troubled them for nearly a hundred years, was solved by the Yun Family.

In the near future, the Yun Family will ascend to the top tier of Medicine-Refining Families in Great Wei.

Even the Changsun Family covets this breakthrough method…”

Having said this, Shen Qingshan stopped and looked at everyone.

“The marriage alliance we could only dream of, others actively seek Shen Han as a son-in-law.

In my opinion, the engagement with the Changsun Family should be called off.

The top Medicine-Refining Family in Great Wei looks down on our Shen Family.”

Pausing here, Shen Qingshan glanced at a few more people.

“I now feel a bit of regret. If I hadn’t listened to your nonsense and had instead sought to reconcile with Shen Han a few days ago…

Perhaps the Shen Family wouldn’t be facing these tough circumstances.”

Shen Qingshan’s temperament has truly changed.

In the past, mentioning these matters would certainly have led to loud scolding and reprimanding of everyone.

But now, whatever he says is so calm, making it difficult for the Shen Family members to adapt.

“Yesterday, my people stationed in the capital sent news; this Ten Nations Grand Competition should be regarded as a great victory.

Shen Han, as the chief contributor to this victory, will surely be richly rewarded.

Single-handedly, he has secured so many resources for Great Wei; he is very likely to be conferred a title.

The previous idea to continue suppressing Shen Han was yours.

Then think again about how to deal with it next.”

With those words, Shen Qingshan said no more and left alone.