Quick Wear: I'm Really Not a Scumbag

Chapter 32: The "Bad Man" in the Imperial Examination (11)

"It's settled now. We'll go to the Jiang residence next month to cancel the engagement. We must do it thoroughly." Old Madam Chen made the final decision.

Aunt Fan was very happy in her heart, but she did not show it on her face. Her son had been dragged down by this engagement for who knows how long. Now he was almost of marriageable age. When the time came, she would definitely choose carefully and pick a suitable girl for her son.

Mrs. Chen was naturally not convinced. She certainly didn't want Chen Xuyan to have such an easy time, but Chen Xingjian's eyes were fixed on her.

"Mother is right." Mrs. Chen gritted her teeth and agreed.

If the Wang family had not sent several letters and even her sister-in-law had not come to visit, she would definitely not have agreed to Chen Xuyan's cancellation of the engagement. Anyway, her son's reputation was not good to begin with, and she wanted to see Chen Xuyan's reputation ruined as well.

But now, I can only watch this kid inherit the Chen family, and he will definitely have a good marriage in the future.

But her son had been entangled by that vixen, and she didn't know when he would wake up. She hated herself for not having the heart to teach her son well. Now, not only was Chen Xuyan appointed as an official, he was said to have been promoted. The top scholar came from a humble background, and now everyone's attention was focused on him.

He couldn't concentrate on studying, and he couldn't endure the hardships of martial arts training. Now that he had lost the favor of Old Lady Chen, he had really messed up a good hand. But there was nothing he could do now. He could only lie low and wait for the opportunity to bring down Chen Xuyan in one fell swoop.

"It's good that you know." Chen Xingjian had always been quiet with her, but he still showed respect for her. He naturally knew what Chen Xusheng had said today. Nothing in the Chen Mansion could be hidden from him. Now that things had come to this, he would definitely not treat his son unfairly.

Wang Chufen lowered her head and said nothing.

"Just take care of your own business. We can talk about your marriage in two years after you come of age." The situation in the court is unclear now, because the Wang family's hands are getting longer and longer, and they are becoming more and more dissatisfied with these aristocratic families.

"Yes, father." Chen Xuyan nodded.

Once the engagement was broken, many would consider a marriage alliance, and his status as heir would be directly brought to the fore. However, now was not the time to place bets. Smart people hadn't made any bets yet, so it was better to wait and see. Although the major families often engaged in intrigue, they were united on major issues. The Wang family, however, prided itself on being superior and repeatedly acted against their own interests. Now was the time to consider a division.

The old lady was naturally smart. Although she was just a woman, she knew all the tricks involved.

The old lady asked Chen Xuyan and Aunt Fan to leave first.

"Fortunately, the engagement is finally going to be called off." Aunt Fan began to look relieved only when she returned to her own courtyard.

Chen Xuyan handed over a glass of water, "Mom, drink some water."

"it is good."

Aunt Fan's mind was working very fast, and she was constantly selecting suitable candidates in her mind. Although the master said to wait two years, it was always good to think about it more.

"Don't worry, mother will definitely pick a good one for you." She had long been frightened by Jiang Yihuan's shocking behavior. This scourge would never be able to harm her son again, and it was hard to say whether she would be able to see him in the future. Wang Chufen must be dissatisfied, but could she be more stubborn than her son?

I'd met Jiang Yihuan at a few banquets, but she was always the center of the storm. It was almost always a scene where several men would fight over a woman, or several women would bully her, and in the end, she was the biggest winner. The key point was that no one thought it was a problem, as if she were possessed by a demon. Instead, it was the girls from the Li and Wang families who opposed her who always suffered the consequences.

"Mom, I'm not in a hurry yet." He is eighteen years old now. Even if he is a young man, he is only twenty years old. It is really too early for him.

Aunt Fan had an expression that said, "I understand." "It's getting late."

The sons of other noble families should have children by now, but his son has not yet married. All this is thanks to Madam Chen.

Chen Xuyan was a little embarrassed to refute, "I hope to wait until I have enough ability before getting married."

Aunt Fan nodded and said, "Of course I believe you, but we still have to see each other. We have to find the right one."

"By the way, a few more clothes have been made. You can go and try them on. If they don't fit, we can alter them later." Aunt Fan's sadness instantly dissipated.

Clothing is naturally very important. Clothes make the man, and the horse relies on the saddle. Her son often attends banquets to introduce friends and sometimes entertains friends, so his clothes naturally need to be changed frequently. In recent years, with the help of her son, she has opened a restaurant and many shops. What Wang Chufen can give to Chen Xusheng, she can now give to her son.

"Our eldest young master looks really good in it." Nanny Jiang looked at Chen Xuyan with satisfaction.

"Yes, he has grown up so much in a blink of an eye." Aunt Fan looked at Chen Xuyan.

After trying on one set of clothes after another, Aunt Fan still felt unsatisfied, so she instructed Chuntao to ask the tailors to make a few more sets for her.

Chen Xuyan disliked flashy, exaggerated styles, and didn't like to show off, so his clothes were primarily black, white, and purple, with subtle patterns. The materials were also the finest, and they were rare and precious. Add to that his 1.80-meter height and the fact that he inherited the good qualities of Aunt Fan and Chen Xingjian, and you could tell at a glance that he wasn't from an ordinary wealthy family.

The person in the mirror is tall and straight yet noble, with an outstanding temperament.

Mrs. Chen was walking back in a daze. She had no idea that her brother and Chen Xingjian had gotten to this point. The two families were in-laws, and because of her marriage to Chen Xingjian, they had a lot of interactions.

How could she bring this up with her brother? Given her brother's temper, if he knew Chen Xusheng had been abandoned, he would surely scold her in front of their mother for betraying the family. The vast Wang family no longer had a place for her. She knew very well that if it weren't for her background, Chen Xingjian would have already made Concubine Fan his equal wife.

"Madam, the young master is yelling and asking us to let him out." The maid reported tremblingly.

"Don't let him go out. Let her call him whatever she wants." Mrs. Chen waved her hand.

After a while, she turned and looked at the nanny behind her, "Have you found the person?"

"Madam, I have found it."

"Then do it. Remember to be clean and kill everyone who speaks. Don't let anyone come to your door." Wang Chufen ordered coldly.

"Yes."

Since this girl likes to have fun outside so much, she might as well just die outside and not come back.

She couldn't wait until tomorrow. Even if Jiang Yihuan died, she wouldn't let Chen Xuyan get away with it. Her death had to affect Chen Xuyan. Since her son was destined not to inherit the position of head of the family, no one could live well.

They are not blood brothers, so what?

Didn't her own sister, who was more favored than herself, die at her hands? No matter who it is, don't even think about snatching anything from her.

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