Chapter 48.1

Chapter 48.1

Shen Huyang was dumbfounded, but when the door behind her opened, she finally came out of it. It was her brother, Shen Huan, who opened the door.

Its getting dark already, I will send Sister back to the palace.

If it was before, Shen Huyang would definitely want to go back. After all, she was a princess and not a prince. Although the status of women in this dynasty was already much higher than in the previous dynasty, she also needed a token in order to go in and out of the palace. In the end, she was still unmarried, so she shouldnt stay outside.

But when she looked at Lin Shiheng again, who was dressed in a blue robe with a gentle smile and seemed to have a scholarly demeanor in every move, she paused and whispered, Its a rare opportunity to have been able to come out Lets stay a little longer.

Shen Huan didnt think too much about it; he only thought that his sister was bored in the palace. He then looked around, smiled, and said, I heard that these scholars are very interesting when they get together. Maybe I would be able to hear them discuss national politics. If Sister wants to watch for a while, why dont we find a better place, so that we can hear them clearer?

Shen Huyang nodded and hesitantly looked down at the bottom floor where the man was pouring the tea as he then sipped his tea and listened to the other two people at the table. That handsome face showed a slight shallow smile as if he fully agreed with what those two had said.

This made her curious. One of the jurens at that table was clearly the follower of the Third Prince whom she had discussed with her younger brother earlier, then could they be discussing the Third Prince?

She pursed her lips and suggested to her younger brother, Lets sit closer over to there and see what Third Brothers follower is talking about.

Shen Huan nodded and had someone tell the shopkeeper to vacate the seats close to Hu Chuan and tidy them up.

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The group of people went down the stairs and had just walked passed when they overheard an energetic male voice say something rather affectionately.

The two, brother and sister, had to sit down before they could hear what the other was saying

Brother Hu, you and I are classmates. Why are you so polite? Whats wrong with coming to my house to recuperate? At that time, after waking up, we could look over books together in the mornings. At noon, we could go for a walk around the lake. I remember Brother Hu, you like to see the fish swimming in the water. How about this, Ill have someone catch a few of them and keep them in your house? When you are tired of reading, you can go and watch those swimming fish, wouldnt that be nice?

Hu Chuan was thus dragged by Zhao He until the veins stood out on his forehead, almost jumping right out, I think Brother Zhao is mistaken I dont know anything about swimming fish.

How could I be mistaken? When we met on the boat last time, didnt Brother Hu just love those fish in the water?

Zhao He smiled affectionately and leaned close to Hu Chuan very intimately and enthusiastically as if his relationship with He Chuan was very close. Then as if he was afraid that He Chuan couldnt remember, he reminded, On that day, many people were present. It doesnt matter if Brother Hu has forgotten. Everyone else remembers.Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

It was fine when he hadnt mentioned it but as soon as he said it, Hu Chuan remembered how badly he had been disgraced that day, which was also fine. But the point was that, since then, his reputation had turned into one of narrow-mindedness.

From that day onward, whenever Hu Chuan saw a fish, he would remember the embarrassment of that day. So why the hell would he raise fish?!

Zhao He has been pulling him for a long while to talk about these useless things that made his liver ache. Hu Chuan really couldnt endure it anymore. Still trying to endure this grumpiness in his heart, he slowly stood up and was barely able to squeeze out a smile, Brother Zhao, it seems as if they are discussing something over there, why dont you sit down first? Ill go over and take a look.

Where are you going? Do you want me to go with you? Brother Hu, youre walking so fast, were classmates, why are you being so polite?

Zhao He stood up and pretended to shout a few words. Only after seeing Hu Chuan and some minions behind him leave in a hurry, did he sit down and proudly raise his eyebrows at Lin Shiheng who was sitting opposite him.

Well, there will be a lantern festival outside later. Brother Hu has always been a lively person, so he may want to go see it. When the time comes I will follow him over, I must have a good discussion with Brother Hu.

The people around them would only think that Zhao He had a good relationship with Hu Chuan, but Shen Huyang and Shen Huan, who sat not far from them, clearly saw the grievances in Hu Chuans eyes and the deliberate intention on Zhao Hes face.

Shen Huyang saw it clearly at a glance. She turned her head and spoke to the bodyguard behind her, Go and close the window.

Understood.

Maybe her voice was a bit loud, but Lin Shiheng, who was coughing quietly, heard the sound and turned towards her direction. When he saw Shen Huyangs eyes looking over, his pale face showed a bit embarrassed smile. He kept his sitting position and gave her a slight bow, a half salute.

Thank you, sir.

Shen Huyang had always felt that she would be able to stay calm no matter what happened, but when she saw the weak scholar in front of her and salute her with a smile, her heart seemed to have skipped a beat.

Her breath was caught, but she returned the salute, Youre welcome.

After saying thank you, Lin Shiheng smiled and nodded first, then sat back straight again. He continued to drink tea and looked over to where the discussion was. While Shen Huyang was now dazed and couldnt quite grasp what was going on with this surge of excitement in her heart.

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Shen Huan was focused on the discussion, so he also didnt notice what his sister was doing. When he saw that several scholars were agitated as if they were going to start a fight, his spirit suddenly shook. He quickly turned his head and whispered to tell his sister to watch the fun.

Look, they seem to be fighting!

Shen Huyang concealed her emotions on the surface and looked up towards the two jurens on the other side, all of whom looked angry and confrontational. She carelessly lowered her eyes and whispered, Theyre all men of distinction. They wont really fight in public, even if they were angry.

Just after she said this, Zhao He, who was sitting in front of her, also turned around with an excited face, Brother Lin, it looks like theyre going to fight.

Brother Zhao does not have to worry.

The gentle voice was certain, Everyone has a reputation to uphold, they wouldnt do such an unwise thing.

What he said just now made Shen Huyang take another glance. She subconsciously clasped her hand on the table, thinking to herself that this scholar was more insightful than his best friend, but he was just a bit poor at judging people.

How was his friend worried? His face was full of excitement and eagerness just like her own younger brother, enjoying the excitement while uncaring how big the matter might become.

As expected, the two people over there didnt fight in the end but were pulled apart by the bystanders who had gone over. Originally, they couldnt hear what they were arguing about, but as the two people moved apart, the four could now hear clearly.

Where am I wrong? The Yanjiang River has been under heavy rain for a long time, and there hasnt been any sun all day long. The Yanjiang River is located in the upper reaches of the capital. If it breaks its banks, not to mention Yancheng and Beicheng, it will inevitably flood the capital. By then, the damage to the Imperial City will shake the countrys veins.

Opening the dams and releasing the water to Nancheng is the best way.

The lives of the people in the north of Yancheng is life, but the lives of the people in Nancheng isnt?!! Nancheng has already been hit by floods some time ago, and the plague hasnt stopped. The government even ordered the city to be sealed. If the water is led to the people in Nancheng, what should the people do?

The scholar who said this had bloodshot eyes and even hidden tears, combined with what he had said, he was clearly someone from Nancheng.

The Fifth Prince who had been sitting comfortably watching the fun, thinking that they were just discussing the various factions and families that the scholars often discussed, he immediately turned pale when he heard them clearly.

He frowned, clenched his fists tightly with his hands hanging down, and looked pale. He asked in a low voice, Sister, can we leave?