Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes-Chapter 380 - 379: Let the Shen Family Repay Evil with Good First

Chapter 380: Chapter 379: Let the Shen Family Repay Evil with Good First

At the Shen Family’s side, the servant girls and servants who accompanied could only wait outside, just like Madam Yun and Cailing’Er.

Cailing’Er saw several familiar sisters, and after speaking a few words with Madam Yun, she cheerfully hopped over.

"Hello, dear sisters~"

Seeing Cailing come over to greet them, a group of servant girls and servants showed a trace of envy on their faces.

At the Shen Mansion, Cailing’Er’s treatment was not good.

Madam Yun was also not favored by the Old Dowager of the Shen Family; whenever there was any good thing, it rarely had to do with Madam Yun.

Among the servant girls of the various masters, Cailing’Er had the worst life.

The only slightly better thing was Madam Yun’s good temperament, which meant she wouldn’t easily lose her temper at Cailing’Er.

In other aspects, Cailing’Er was living at a very poor level.

But today upon meeting again, people’s gazes towards Cailing’Er held some surprise mixed with jealousy.

Her clothes, whether in fabric or workmanship, looked extremely exquisite.

Wearing them, Cailing’Er seemed a bit playful and cute.

It was hard to tell she was a servant girl; if the Shen Mansion’s servant girls and servants didn’t know, they would have thought a young lady from somewhere had arrived...

Cailing’Er enthusiastically chatted with everyone, although the others seemed somewhat lacking in interest.

In the end, only Cai Xue was willing to chat more with Cailing’Er.

In the past at the Shen Mansion, she had sympathized with little Cailing occasionally and advised her not to get too close to Shen Han.

It could easily displease the Old Dowager.

But now, the roles seemed reversed.

Let the Old Dowager be displeased then.

See how well Cailing is doing after getting close to Shen Han.

The ceremony is about to begin.

Madam Yun called Cailing back.

In the distance at the front of the altar, the Great Wei Emperor ascended the high platform.

With the scepter in hand, auspicious clouds appeared in the sky.

For today’s ceremony, the Great Wei Emperor would no longer pretend to act through others.

This person carrying out Heaven’s will could only be the ruler.

"The Shen Family, for three generations, has shown loyalty and virtue, fulfilling Heaven’s order, a clear display of divine will.

Great Wei’s Holy Monarch acknowledges the Shen Family’s achievements, and on this day sacrifices to Heaven, proclaims the merits of the Shen Family, and Heaven’s way shall last forever.

Today, Shen Han of the Shen Family, as a youth, demonstrates heroic spirit.

Famous throughout the world, he spreads the prestige of Great Wei, respects Heaven’s will, and is bestowed the inheritance of the Shen Family Marquisate, a title not diminished for generations!"

The resounding proclamation echoed.

Many citizens of Great Wei had come to witness this.

Seeing Shen Han inherit the Shen Family Marquisate, the crowd offered their blessings and relief.

Everyone remembered how worried they were during the previous Ten Nations Grand Competition.

It was Shen Han who turned the tide, winning back face for Great Wei and its people.

Back then, Shen Han was misunderstood as "misfortunate," and everyone’s misunderstanding of him left them feeling a bit guilty.

Under such circumstances, naturally, the people hoped for Shen Han’s continued success.

In contrast, the faces of the Shen Family were not looking good.

The once proud Old Dowager of the Shen Family now stood in front of the altar, deflated.

Decades ago, when Shen Qingshan was granted the title of Marquis, she was so proud.

In the sky, auspicious clouds lingered, all conveying a fortunate sign.

Throughout the process, Shen Han did not even glance at the Shen Family members.

Nearly half a two-hour passed, and the sacrifice to Heaven concluded.

The ceremonial document was handed to Shen Han, and from that moment, Shen Han officially became the inheritor of the Marquis title, bestowed and recognized by the Imperial Court.

So-called promotion to higher noble status, after acquiring the marquisate title, any move against Shen Han would be akin to opposing the court, as serious as the assassination of a court official.

Within the Great Wei Court Hall, among various aristocratic families and court officials,

there might be arguments, there might be conflicts of interest.

But everyone adhered to a fundamental rule: assassinations were forbidden.

Anyone who dared to break this rule could make everyone uneasy, in constant fear.

Now that Shen Han had this marquisate title as protection, it was indeed greatly beneficial.

At least in public, Luo Zuchen, unless openly rebellious, wouldn’t dare act against him again.

As for the title itself, Shen Han wasn’t actually very concerned.

Without a doubt, even though the right to inherit the Marquisate is now his, Shen Qingshan would certainly hesitate to pass it on.

No matter how much older he gets, he’s unlikely to willingly hand over the title.

But Shen Han didn’t mind, as his intention was to upset the Shen Family.

After the sacrifice to Heaven ceremony ended, the Great Wei Emperor also gave out plenty of rewards.

Upon the ceremony’s completion, after the Great Wei Emperor’s departure, everyone could leave.

Madam Yun and little Cailing stood on either side of the street, a faint smile on their faces.

During her years at the Shen Mansion, the person Madam Yun disliked the most was the Shen Family’s Old Dowager.

And so, Madam Yun just looked at her like this.

When the Old Dowager’s gaze wandered over, Madam Yun even gave her a smile.

In terms of status now, Madam Yun was not really lower than the Shen Family’s Old Dowager.

The Yun Family’s current medicine-refining strength was continuously improving, and its influence in Great Wei was also steadily expanding.

Those wanting to curry favor with Madam Yun were probably far more numerous than those seeking the favor of the Shen Family’s Old Dowager.

Upon noticing Madam Yun staring at her, the Old Dowager’s face turned darker.

The people she hated were doing better and better.

Even the maid, Cailing, by her side seemed much more refined and elegant.

Turning her head away, the Old Dowager of the Shen Family’s steps quickened noticeably.

Meanwhile, Shen Lingsheng wished Madam Yun would spare him a glance, but throughout the process, her eyes didn’t once fall on him.

Returning to Tianyi Academy, Madam Yun sat in the courtyard, chatting enthusiastically with Shen Han.

"Han, you know, when you didn’t see the Old Dowager’s expression, it was as though she had eaten spoiled food.

Seeing them awkward and uncomfortable makes me feel inexplicably refreshed~"

A smile hung on Madam Yun’s face, as if she genuinely had a good day.

Cailing’Er brought over some snacks, and the three of them sat together.

Seeing Madam Yun’s good mood, Shen Han felt his actions today were well worth it.

After a while, Madam Yun regained her composure from her cheer.

Slightly serious, Madam Yun looked at Shen Han.

"Han, am I being a little dark-hearted for taking such joy in their misfortune?...

But considering how they treated you and me before.

I just want to see them having a hard time..."

Hearing this, Shen Han also became slightly serious: "Some people say you should repay resentment with virtue.

But if we repay grievance with virtue, what then do we repay virtue with?

Over the years, the resources of the Shen Family weren’t given to me, and the cultivation techniques weren’t taught to me.

I didn’t mind these things, since those are their resources, not mine to demand.

But for them to expect me to sacrifice myself for them with no benefit to me, I truly want to ask, on what grounds."

Shen Han slightly composed himself.

"If repaying resentment with virtue really exists, then let the Shen Family first show such virtue to us.

Today, I’ve taken the marquisate inheritance from them, so let them repay resentment with virtue."