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Chapter 309 - 309 301 Shen Yu's Plan!

309: Chapter 301: Shen Yu’s Plan!

309: Chapter 301: Shen Yu’s Plan!

“Has elder brother returned?”

In the Observing Stars Tower room reserved for the children of noble families, delicious food had been delivered before noon, but none of the Shen Family’s eager mouths dared to touch it as Shen Yu had yet to return.

“Is everyone back?” Shen Yu laughed, casually taking the seat of honor at the table, looking at the Shen Family juniors who hadn’t even dared to touch the tea and nodded slightly, “Why wait for me?

If you’re hungry, just eat.”

“Elder brother, you’ve protected us through such a difficult journey, how could we not wait for you?

Without you here, we just can’t feel at ease…”

The one speaking was a slightly overweight young man.

Shen Xue glanced at him but didn’t say anything.

The bootlicker was Shen Xing, the legitimate heir of the third branch of the Shen Family, famously known as Shen Yu’s little lackey.

Just last year, he had been admitted to the Yin Yang Academy and was highly valued by Shen Yu.

On any given day, he wasn’t forgotten for any blessings, and in the former perspective of Shen Xue, Shen Yu was still relatively reasonable.

She, as his blood sister, at least had some benefits, primarily due to not reaching the required level of ability.

Now that Shen Xing had entered the Yin Yang Academy, even if he couldn’t become an Academic Commissioner, after graduating, a little manipulation would be all it took to start his career as a fourth or fifth rank Magician.

Once Shen Yu’s term as Academic Commissioner was over and he returned to Capital City to take up a post, he could bring the other along to Capital City and use him as his right-hand man, which was certainly valuable.

So in the past, she could understand why her brother favored that sycophantic cousin over his own half-sister.

But now…

“By the way, since you’ve all returned, have you signed up for the exams?” Shen Yu looked over the group, smiling, but his focus was mainly on the three people on Shen Xue’s side.

Shen Xue felt too nervous to eat under his gaze; the savory aroma of the meat on the table lost its appeal in an instant.

“Reporting to elder brother, due to the urgency of the time, we’ve signed up for the academies individually.

I have signed up for the Huang Academy.”

“The Huang Academy?

What does it specialize in?” Shen Yu asked, frowning.

Shen Xue rolled her eyes internally, thinking that he had been at the academy for so long and still didn’t know what the Huang Academy specialized in.

What had he been doing all this time?

However, outwardly, she carefully and respectfully explained, “The Huang Academy mainly studies Runes.

The Ice Jade and Warm Jade on the market today are all made by students from the Huang Academy.

It is said that the magicians from this academy are adept at locking Art Energy within jade stones to create spiritual artifacts with diverse functions.”

“I see…” Shen Yu stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then nodded, “This choice isn’t bad.”

It was unexpected, but at least she didn’t sign up for the Heavenly Institute.

Spiritual artifacts and jade stones were all the rage in Capital City at present, and many noble families coveted them.

They had significant utility, and if one learned how to craft them, even if not as precious as an Array Master, it would definitely be a highly valued profession in the future.

However, it was still good, as it was a supportive role and not like an Array Master who could use empty space to draw arrays and serve directly as a fighting Magician.

It was barely acceptable.

He then turned to the other two, and Shen Xue, fearing her cousins would misspeak, said, “Shen Yang is more interested in the Engineering Institute, so he signed up for the Mystic Academy, and Shen Luo, responsible for medicine matters within the family, is quite proficient in medicine, therefore he signed up for the Huang Academy.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Yu’s brows relaxed, and he smiled, “That’s right, one should choose what they’re confident in, especially Shen Xing, your idea is good.

You excel in medicine, and here in the exams, special skills earn additional points, which makes you competitive.

You’ve grown up and learned to consider things.”

Shen Xing quickly sheepishly smiled, “Elder brother is right.

There are so many noble family children competing, and the competition is fierce.

With our average talents, of course, we have to choose our strengths.”

“Not bad, not bad…” Shen Yu smiled and nodded, even taking the initiative to pick up some food for the other with his chopsticks and said, “Eat up, before it gets cold.

The cuisine in Lyuzhou has greatly changed these days; various specialty meats are not only delicious but also have nourishing effects.

Although we are not Warriors, it is always good to bolster our bodies.”

“Thank you, elder brother…” Shen Xing appeared grateful, his slipperiness from years of managing family affairs shining through.

“And what about you two?” Shen Yu looked at the two others.

“We naturally follow elder brother.

Whatever you fill in, we will fill in the same.” they replied directly.

Shen Yu nodded, “Shen Xue and the others have filled in for the Huang, Mystic, and Huang Academies respectively, which covers everything.

We can then confidently fill in for the Heavenly Institute.”

Shen Xue and the other two hung their heads, their eyes filled with mockery.

The other two hesitated before cautiously speaking up, “This morning, we also inquired about it, and it seems that the Heavenly Institute has the highest requirements for Art Calculation and physical science.

We…

studied it in a hurry and fear that…”

“You don’t need to worry about that, I’ve already thought of a way.”

“Oh?” The two perked up and eagerly asked, “What have you thought of, elder brother?”

Shen Yu, holding his tea cup, finally sighed, “Find Shen Yuan!”

“Eh?”

This time, not only were the two lackeys shocked, but Shen Xue and the other two were also astonished, lifting their heads.

Everyone knew that Shen Yuan had almost fallen out with Shen Yu.

At this time, for Shen Yu to say he would ask for his help, would he be willing to do it?

“I have to humble myself,” Shen Yu sighed, “My elder brother has always been inferior to me, and his jealousy is strong.

His return to power and taking mother away, certainly had the intention of revenge against me.

With such a disposition, I have no respect for this elder brother.

But now, for the sake of the Shen Family, I have no choice but to humble myself once again!”

Shen Xue: “…..”

She really hadn’t realized before that this guy had such thick skin!

Although her eldest brother wasn’t very talented when he was young, he was the self-reliant and resilient type.

He took the imperial examinations on his own and tenaciously carved out a path for himself that didn’t involve handling menial tasks.

Honestly, if women were allowed to take the imperial examinations, she would have considered emulating her brother.

From childhood to adulthood, she had never witnessed Shen Yuan being jealous of his outstanding younger brother.

She remembered that in the presence of others, he always proudly spoke of his younger brother.

It was only after Shen Yu disdained him that he gradually became more withdrawn.

How had it come to be, in the mouth of another, that he was overcome with jealousy?

As for taking mother away…

Shen Xue was very clear that her big brother was extremely dependent on their mother, though she didn’t know the specific reasons.

After all, their mother had always been quite cold to her eldest brother.

Logically, after her brother gained power, even if he didn’t seek revenge, he wouldn’t act in this manner.

Yet…

facts had proven that despite their mother’s cold treatment, he still valued his biological mother greatly.

In Shen Xue’s eyes, compared to Shen Yu, her big brother was much more affectionate and righteous.

As for that last bit about bowing down to the family’s needs…

Shen Xue almost laughed out loud.

If you’re seeking help, just ask for it.

To do it for the family?

If it were really for the family, would he beat down his own half-siblings?

It was truly shameless!

However, as Shen Xue privately scoffed, the two lackeys lit up.

They exchanged glances before hastily saying, “This…

truly puts our brother in a difficult position.

Why don’t we accompany our brother on his journey?

If it comes to it, we’re willing to set aside our dignity and beg on our knees to see if he would have the heart to refuse to help.”

“This…” Shen Yu’s eyes lit up, but after hesitating, he shook his head: “No need, the disgraceful task should be done by me alone; you two just wait here for my news.”

It wasn’t that he was worried about his lackeys losing face; he mainly feared that his eldest brother would take pleasure in making them suffer by helping everyone except him, as a way to humiliate him.

If that happened, he would be enraged to death.

Going in person, with their mother there, at least his big brother wouldn’t dare to be too outrageous.

With this thought, he simply rejected the two men’s suggestion.

Seeing his decision, the two lackeys internally breathed a sigh of relief; they genuinely feared that their shameless brother would agree to let them go and kneel to beg.

And given the character of that particular gentleman, he really might go through with it.

“Let’s have a meal first; after eating, I must set off.”

“Set off?” Shen Xue was startled: “Big brother…

cough cough, isn’t Shen Yuan just in Lyuzhou?”

“Hmph…” Shen Yu sneered: “He’s probably trying to avoid me.

When I went looking for him, I heard that he took mother to Nanyang for a visit.

I’ll have to catch a fast ship to even have a chance of catching up.”

“Could it interfere with brother’s examination?” Shen Xue asked anxiously.

“What’s there to delay or not delay?” Shen Yu scoffed: “We won’t pass the examination anyway, so what difference does it make whether we take it or not?

As long as Shen Yuan is willing to do this favor, I will have my way in.

If he doesn’t help, then the Shen Family will no longer accommodate him in the future!”

Shen Xue: “….”

It felt ominous to her.

Putting aside whether her brother had the ability to get someone enrolled in school or not, with that attitude of his, she doubted he’d succeed.

However, with him leaving, it would be good for her since she could concentrate on her own examination.

Whether he could ask someone for help or not, she definitely couldn’t, so if she wanted to stay in Jiangnan, she had to rely on her own abilities!

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“Cough…”

In the distance, Shen Yuan, who had already arrived at Nanyang City, almost spat out his tea upon being caught by Shen Yu’s words through the Thousand Eyes Technique.

Had his dear brother inherited stupidity along with the Technique?

Not to mention the disgrace outside the city, how could he blurt out such words?

The Shen Family not accommodating me?

On what basis?

Based on your thick face?

“What’s with this thoughtless behavior?” Madam Zheng gave him a disapproving look: “Such good tea, all ruined by you!”

Having arrived in Jiangnan, which was already known for its tea culture, she thrived like a fish in water.

Within days, her excellent tea-making skills had earned the recognition of many literati, and she became quite popular among their wives and daughters.

Compared to her stifled life in the Capital City, this month in Jiangnan had been blissfully dreamlike for Madam Zheng.

Utterly contented, this trip to Nanyang had been prompted by news of the exquisite new Purple Sun Tea.

She planned to purchase some to study, but she didn’t expect that the first cup she made would be wasted by her son in such a way.

“Cough cough, I’m sorry, mother…” Looking at his mother, who was wiping the spilled tea off him, Shen Yuan hesitated for a moment before finally blurting out: “Shen Yu has arrived!”

Madam Zheng’s hand wiping the tea abruptly stiffened!!