646 Matchmake Shen Miao (3)
Shen Wan was embarrassed. Now that the matter between him and Chen Ruoqiu had become a laughing stock in the entire imperial court, his colleagues looked at him as if he was a joke. It was simply a torture for Shen Wan, who was thin-skinned.
Shen Wan said, “I’m willing to sacrifice my life for Your Highness!”
When Fu Xiuyi heard this, he only smiled imperceptibly and did not reply. It was unknown if he trusted Shen Wan or not. There were only the two of them and the servants in the hall. This silence gradually made the atmosphere tense. Cold sweat started to break out on Shen Wan’s forehead.
After a long silence, when Shen Wan felt that he was drenched in sweat, he heard Fu Xiuyi’s voice. He said, “But now that Shen Xin has already left the Shen family, what’s the use of having you?”
Shen Wan’s heart skipped a beat. Shen Xiin was indeed the reason Fu Xiuyi was enthusiastic towards him back then.
Before the second branch declined, Shen Wan had already guessed that Shen Yuan was working for Fu Xiuyi. However, what could Fu Xiuyi ask Shen Yuan to do? Shen Yuan was recruited by Fu Xiuyi at a very young age, so it couldn’t possibly be because Fu Xiuyi thought highly of him. Later, Shen Wan thought it through. It was probably because Shen Yuan was a spy Fu Xiuyi could use to monitor Shen Xin at all times.
However, after Shen Yuan died, Fu Xiuyi couldn’t find another person to replace Shen Yuan. Later, Shen Xin went to Spring City, so there was no need for a spy.
Unexpectedly, two years later, Shen Xin returned triumphantly to the capital and reclaimed his military power. Shen Xin was an existence that Fu Xiuyi couldn’t ignore if he wanted to win the competition for the throne.
Shen Wan said carefully, “Although he left the family, we’re still brothers. If Your Highness has any instructions, I’ll do my best.”
“Good.” Fu Xiuyi said, “I admire talented people and believe in Lord Shen’s ability. I happen to have something to ask of you. Since we’re all on the same side, I believe Lord Shen will do it well.”
Shen Wan was a little uneasy. Fu Xiuyi was obviously giving him a test. If he passed the test, he would naturally be recruited by Fu Xiuyi. If he did not do it well, he would not be able to prove that he was a “talented person” and would be heartlessly abandoned by Fu Xiuyi. As for the consequences that the test brought about, Shen Wan naturally had to bear them himself.
This was a deal.
Shen Wan made up his mind and said, “Your Highness, please enlighten me!”
Fu Xiuyi looked at him in satisfaction and said, “It’s not difficult. I know that General Shen has a daughter, Fifth Miss Shen, whom he loves dearly. Fifth Miss Shen should have reached the age for marriage.”
Shen Wan suddenly looked up!
Back then, when Shen Miao was chasing after Fu Xiuyi and said that she wanted to marry him, Fu Xiuyi couldn’t even be bothered to cast a glance at her. Occasionally, when the other princes mentioned Shen Miao, he would look extremely annoyed. After all, being liked by such an idiotic and stupid girl was a humiliation to a high and noble prince. But now… Shen Wan’s heart was pounding. Shen Miao was getting more and more beautiful, and her temperament was steadier. She no longer looked like an idiot and could be considered a very good noble lady in the capital. If Fu Xiuyi wanted to marry Shen Miao… With the hatred between the first and third branches of the Shen family, once Shen Miao became powerful, she would definitely do everything to bring him down.
Shen Wan did not want Shen Miao to climb higher and higher. He hoped that Shen Miao would be as low as dirt!
Shen Wan suppressed the bitterness in his heart and said, “Your Highness… do you want to marry Fifth Miss?”
“Me?” Fu Xiuyi smiled, as if he had heard a funny joke. He shook his head and said, “Not me, but my brother.”
