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Chapter 804 Isn’t he still a useless person?

"In addition, let Bao Kun take some people to keep a close eye on the movements in Jinglou. Concubine Jing and Xiao Yuncheng will be desperate and may destroy the evidence." Shen Shuyi said in a deep voice.

"Yes." Jiang Li responded.

Shen Shuyi thought about it over and over again, and reminded others of some matters. Only after he confirmed that there were no omissions did he feel relieved.

*

The next day, early in the morning, Xiao Yuncheng took the opportunity to pay his respects and came to Jing'an Palace.

"Mother, what's going on?" Xiao Yuncheng also looked a little flustered.

After all, Xiao Heyu’s death not long ago was still fresh in his mind, and he didn’t want it to happen to him so soon.

"Last night, Imperial Tutor Wang reported to your father that Minister Shen's son, Shen Jing'an, had obtained the pre-examination questions in advance..."

Concubine Jing briefly recounted what happened last night, and Xiao Yuncheng's face became increasingly gloomy.

Concubine Jing was very anxious: "In two hours, all candidates will enter the palace to participate in the palace examination. Then Shen Jingan will have to face His Majesty. What should we do?"

"The most urgent thing is to get rid of him first, and then we can consider the rest later." Xiao Yuncheng made a knife-like gesture with a determined look.

"Don't worry, mother. I will make arrangements right away. He will not be allowed to see father alive."

After saying that, Xiao Yuncheng left in a hurry.

He had been restless all along the way. He had just heard in the past two days that Shen Shuyi had set his sights on Jinglou and even collected a lot of pawn deeds. He had never expected that Wang Taifu would find out about it and report it to his father...

"Zhou Ke, lead your men to ambush in front of the Shen Mansion and keep an eye on Shen Jing'an. Before he enters the palace, kill him when you find a chance. No matter what, you can't let him enter the palace alive."

"Yes."

"And his teacher Ouyang Song, let's deal with him as well." Xiao Yuncheng was upset.

If Shen Jingan's father was not the current Shangshu, he really wanted to wipe out the entire Shen family.

"Let Jinglou destroy the accounts. Other treasures that can be moved should be moved, and those that are too eye-catching... should also be destroyed." Xiao Yuncheng spoke in a deep voice, feeling heartbroken when he said this.

He really couldn't bear to destroy all those calligraphy and paintings, porcelain vases, jade and jewelry.

These things will only become more and more valuable, and will never be found again.

"Yes."

While Xiao Yuncheng was busy cleaning his ass, Concubine Jing was also busy. She said in a deep voice, "Go, prepare a generous gift and invite Princess Mingzhu to the palace. Tell her that her brother will take the imperial examination today and I am waiting for good news with her."

"Yes."

"Also, make preparations for both scenarios. If Yuncheng fails, Shen Jingan must be dealt with during the palace examination..."

Xiao Yuncheng and his mother were extremely busy, and the same was true in the Shen Mansion.

Because Shen Jing'an was going to the palace to take part in the palace examination today, Old Lady Shen, Shen Jingchuan, Shen Jingzhou, Liang Wanjun and the others all got up early.

Although everything in the mansion was in order and the group seemed to have nothing to do, they could not wait until the time to get up like they did in the past.

Zhang Jinping yawned and pinched Shen Jingzhou in dissatisfaction: "He's not your son, why do you have to get up so early? You're just staring here, making me so sleepy."

"Madam, please calm down. No matter what, An Ge'er also represents the reputation of our Shen family." Shen Jingzhou said with a smile.

Although they felt a little jealous and envious, Shen Jing'an's surname was Shen after all. If Shen Jing'an could rise to prominence, it would only benefit their family and not harm it.

Zhang Jinping rolled her eyes and didn't want to say anything more to him.

At this moment, Qin Xuerong walked in with a smile on her face, touching her neatly combed hair: "Hey, everyone is here, why did you come so early, sister-in-law?"

Without waiting for Zhang Jinping to speak, Qin Xuerong immediately said, "That's right. After all, An Ge'er will take the palace examination today. The preliminary examination has come to an end. I just don't know if An Ge'er can get the title of Jinshi."

Looking at her arrogant look, Zhang Jinping sneered, but her two children were still young and could not compete with her.

However, as long as one passes the palace examination and obtains the status of a Jinshi, it means that one is qualified to become an official.

No wonder Qin Xuerong was so proud.

Shen Jingchuan and Old Lady Shen had just finished checking the food. Shen Jingchuan turned to look at Qin Xuerong and said, "Today is Brother An'er's palace examination, which is very important. You should behave yourself and avoid causing trouble."

Qin Xuerong shut up in embarrassment, but still couldn't stop feeling proud.

No wonder there is a saying that a mother is honored by her son. If it weren't for An Ge'er's hard work, Shen Jingchuan would not have let her out today. However, Qin Xuerong didn't care whether she was under house arrest or not.

After all, as long as An Ge'er becomes an official, she, as his mother, will naturally be able to get through this difficult time.

Liang Wanjun stood quietly aside without interrupting, because she was worried about affecting Shen Jingan's palace examination today, so the two of them slept in separate rooms last night.

As a wife, Liang Wanjun was also full of joy.

After all, who doesn't want her husband to be successful and rise to prominence?

When Liang Wanjun thought about how Shen Jing'an could get an official position at such a young age, the regret and reluctance she felt when she saw Shen Shuhan recover that day disappeared.

So what if Shen Shuhan was once extremely talented?

After being silent for so many years, aren't you still a useless person now?

If that were not the case, why would he still pretend to be sick when he was already well? And why didn't he take the preliminary exam? Wasn't it because he was afraid of losing face because he felt guilty?

As they were talking, Shen Jingan also arrived. As soon as he entered the door, he was welcomed in like a moon surrounded by stars.

"Did you sleep well last night?" Old Madam Shen asked anxiously.

"Thank you for your concern, grandma. Everything is fine." Shen Jing'an bowed and said.

Shen Jingchuan smiled and said, "Hurry up and take a seat. You should keep calm during the palace examination. His Majesty may walk back and forth and look at your answer sheets. You must remember to keep your mind steady. After all, more than just the answer sheets are important. Since you enter the palace, your every move will be within His Majesty's sight. You must not be timid..."

"Thank you very much, father, for your advice."

Shen Jingchuan gave a few more instructions until Shen Jing'an had finished his meal and everything was ready for the trip.

A group of people sent him to the door. When passing Jing'an Courtyard, Shen Jinglin broke free from the servant who was restraining him and rushed out madly.

"Shen Jing'an and Qin Xuerong! What do you mean? Did you do something bad that you want to lock me up?"

"Dad, I don't know how Shen Jingan got his ranking! If you let him take the preliminary exam like this, aren't you afraid of implicating the Shen family!"

"Shen Jing'an, you coward! How dare you be so proud of your own talent? Don't think I don't know that you can enter the palace examination because your mother spent hundreds of thousands of taels to send you in!"

"..."

Shen Jinglin was locked up for a few days and was filled with anger.

But he was always smart and knew that no one would pay attention to him even if he made a fuss, so he just behaved himself. He had been well-behaved for so long that the servants who were watching him inevitably relaxed their vigilance.

Shen Jinglin kept waiting for the opportunity until the whole family had passed by, then he rushed out with his crutches.