Remarry 9,000 Years Old

Chapter 114 Father and Son Compete for Favor

It is said that a daughter who is married off is like water spilled, but Old Lady Ning is worried about her granddaughter day and night.

One reason is that her biological mother died early, and it was not easy for a girl to get married alone with no one to teach her.

Secondly, the man she married was really special. Although Ning Su Sanchao made great preparations for her on the day she returned home, as a grandmother, she couldn't help but worry.

As for the lawsuit that just happened at the door, a quick-talking maid had already rushed to report it.

The old lady was a little worried when she heard that Ning Su did not come with her. But when she heard that *** personally sent Shen Nanqiao back, she finally felt relieved.

The neighbors around the Shen Mansion are all prominent officials in the court, which is sure to make the mistresses and grandmothers envious to death.

Just as she was feeling happy, she saw a little maid opening the curtain, and Shen Nanqiao, dressed in a bright red dress, flashed in.

She was unable to return home the day before yesterday, but fortunately she went out on the first day of the new year and changed into new clothes.

*** dressed her up as if she had got a new toy, with pearls and jade in her temples, jingling rings around her waist, and her make-up was much more refined than before. She stood there like a goddess descended to earth.

As Old Lady Ning got older, she liked to see young girls dressed up beautifully.

So when he saw Shen Nanqiao, he immediately smiled.

"Look at our Miss Qiao, she really looks like a lady in charge of the house."

Shen Nanqiao smiled, stepped forward and bowed, then stood up and leaned into the old lady's arms and acted coquettishly.

"I was not even seventeen yet, but my grandmother arranged for me to be married off. Otherwise, I would have been able to enjoy the company of her parents for two more years."

The nanny beside the old lady joined in the fun when she heard what was said.

"If the Second Miss says so, then let the old lady make the decision and take you back to live with her for three to five months. What do you think?"

Shen Nanqiao laughed immediately.

"That's fine. As long as grandma is willing to provide me with food, I don't mind living here for three to five years."

The old lady was so pleased that she quickly gave instructions to the maid.

"Go to the small kitchen and make the shrimp and sweet and sour pork ribs that Sister Qiao likes."

The maid replied quickly, "It has already been prepared. The young master ordered it early in the morning. The almond cakes and steamed cheese that the second young lady likes have also been prepared."

Shen Nanqiao was a little surprised when he heard that. When he looked at Shen Hong again, he looked away and hesitated.

"I'm going to study." After saying that, he ran out without any clue.

The old lady held Shen Nanqiao's hand.

"I don't know what inspired him, but a few days after you got married, he locked himself up at home and studied hard. Except for the three meals a day, he never put down his books."

Shen Nanqiao naturally understood the reason, but it was not easy to tell the old lady directly, so he played it safe.

"Isn't it good to be ambitious? Our Shen family will depend on him to support us in the future."

The old lady nodded and sighed again.

"Your useless father has been groaning at home every day since he was disciplined by your uncle. He doesn't look like the head of the family at all!"

Shen Nanqiao was a little hesitant. After all, the old lady was Shen Mingde's biological mother, and he couldn't ignore her thoughts at all, so he spoke tentatively.

"Will grandma blame me?"

The old lady patted the back of her hand and spoke comforting words.

"As the Minister of Rites, he can't even handle such a small matter in his own house. He is indeed unworthy of the position. My son-in-law is not doing this just for you."

The more her grandmother acted like this, the more uncomfortable she felt, so she took a deep breath.

"But he is the head of the family after all. If the Shen family goes downhill because of this, isn't it my fault?"

As the grandfather and grandson were talking, they saw Shen Hong, who had just opened the curtain and left, come back.

Before Shen Nanqiao could speak, he took three or two steps forward.

"You don't need to worry about these things. Father is not the only man in this house. If I pass this exam, I can also serve as an official in the court."

Shen Nanqiao laughed.

"Do you know how many years it will take to pass the imperial examination if you start from being a student?"

Shen Hong smiled, revealing two pointed little canine teeth, looking very playful.

"Sister, do you think I'm a fool? I know it's impossible to reach the top overnight." He paused, "But a new emperor appoints new ministers. After the crown prince ascends the throne, I'm afraid the world will be completely different, right?"

The old lady was shocked when she heard this.

"You can say this behind closed doors, but don't talk nonsense outside. The emperor is in his prime, so he must live a long life!"

Shen Nanqiao's heart moved, and he was indeed not talking nonsense.

Emperor Ming has actually been ill for more than a day or two, but the outside world is not very clear about it, Shen Hong said again.

"When the prince was choosing a study partner, I was lucky enough to enter the palace and study with him for two years. Later, because he was not in good health, we did not study together."

Shen Nanqiao knew that her younger brother was indeed a good student, so she thought about it.

"If you can be recommended by Master Xia, are you sure you can be among the top three in the palace examination?"

Shen Hong immediately understood what his sister meant. He straightened his chest and said solemnly.

"I can't guarantee that you can get into the top three, but I will never lose you."

Shen Nanqiao nodded and made up his mind.

"You should prepare well in the next few days, and listen to my news when the time comes."

The old lady was a little anxious when she heard this: "Qiao Jie'er, we can't do anything that violates the law."

Shen Nanqiao smiled at his grandmother.

"Teacher Xia is a great scholar of our time. If I can get his recommendation, I can save several years." She glanced at her brother, "He has to work hard on his own. If he can't pass the test of the teacher, then there's no need to talk about anything else."

Shen Hong knew that this was his sister helping him, so he immediately made a solemn promise.

"I will do my best and will not bring shame to the Shen family."

Before he finished speaking, the door curtain opened and Shen Mingde came in from outside with a cool look on his face. He walked up to him in two or three steps with an obviously flattering look on his face.

"In that case, can you also think of a solution for Dad?"

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Shen Nanqiao: How can you be so confident?