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Chapter 601: The Shen Brothers Finally Drop the Act
Chapter 601: The Shen Brothers Finally Drop the Act
Shen Bijun rode her horse forward, knowing that Liancheng Bi was undoubtedly nearby, but she still felt nervous.
This was the first time she was openly facing an enemy alone, and she also had the task of not revealing any flaws and drawing out the mysterious young master. The pressure was immense.
Thinking of this, she glanced at Shen Tianzhu and Shen Tianju beside her, cursing them in her heart.
They actually used Lady Shen's health issues to deceive her into coming out, and even planned to use her to deal with Liancheng Bi. They were despicable!
Shen Bijun endured and endured, but she couldn't help but ask Shen Tianzhu, "Is Grandmother really in her final days? What exactly did Wang Shenyi say?"
Shen Tianzhu immediately replied, "It seems that the Old Dowager has contracted a fever, and her old injuries have relapsed. She fainted at the time and has been bedridden ever since, even though she regained consciousness."
Shen Tianju added, "Although Wang Shenyi prescribed some remedies for the Old Dowager, her advanced age and severely damaged vitality make it difficult for medicine to be effective. Her spirit has noticeably declined."
Shen Tianzhu continued, "Perhaps the Old Dowager herself senses the end approaching, which is why she sent us to find you in the Jiangnan region. Maybe she also wants to see you one last time."
Shen Bijun clenched her silver teeth. If not for the unbreakable trust she had built with Liancheng Bi, she would have almost believed them. Even so, she couldn't help but feel a slight waver in her heart.
After all, Shen Tianzhu and Shen Tianju were also members of the Shen family, and she really didn't want to believe that they would join outsiders in deceiving her.
How did Tianzong manage to make them betray their own family and kin?
Could it be that Liancheng Bi's judgment was wrong? Shen Bijun sighed softly. In the year since their marriage, Liancheng Bi had never been wrong.
The three rode their horses swiftly, and soon a grove of trees appeared ahead. There were three or five small houses at the entrance of the grove, along with several seats outside. On one of the seats sat a boy who looked only thirteen or fourteen years old, accompanied by two gray-clothed attendants.
The boy was dressed in fine clothes and had a healthy complexion, appearing to be from a wealthy family.
Apart from them, the only other person at the shop seemed to be a red-nosed old man with flecks of white in his hair, who was likely the owner. He fiddled with a steamer and tended to the stove, sending curls of smoke spiraling upward toward the sky.
As they approached the shop, Shen Tianzhu suddenly spoke up, "Bijun, the sun is past noon, and the next town is still quite far. Let's stop here to fill our stomachs."
Shen Bijun's heart skipped a beat as Liancheng Bi's words from the previous night echoed in her mind.
"No need," Shen Bijun shook her head and reached into the bag behind her saddle, pulling out two flatbreads filled with dried meat. She waved her hand and tossed one to Shen Tianzhu and the other to Shen Tianju.
"Grandmother is gravely ill, so it's better to return sooner. I asked the kitchen to prepare some dry rations for the journey. We can just replenish our food supply when we reach a town each evening, and we won't have to worry about any accidents along the way," Shen Bijun said seriously, fixing her gaze on Shen Tianzhu.
Shen Tianzhu was stunned, as it was customary for them, the more experienced brothers, to make arrangements for accommodations and meals along the way.
Shen Tianju quickly reacted, "That's great, but I see that the owner is selling rice wine. I'll buy some to take with us for the road."
Shen Bijun's eyes shifted to Shen Tianju, "Riding and drinking can lead to accidents. How about you endure for now, Fourth Brother, and we can drink when we reach the town tonight?"
Shen Tianju smiled bitterly, "Bijun, you know I can't resist a drink. I won't buy much, and I promise it won't affect our journey."
Shen Bijun's heart skipped a beat as she knew that there was definitely something amiss with this small shop.
However, she quickly thought, "This is good too. We've only been out of Wuqu Mountain Villa for half a day, and we haven't gone far. My husband can't chase after me on horseback and can only use his light work to catch up in the forest, which would be too tiring."
So Shen Bijun no longer objected and said, "Since that's the case, let's take a short break here."
"Good, good, good!" Shen Tianju nodded repeatedly and then immediately said, "Not too long, just a short rest, we need to get going."
Shen Bijun forced a smile. "It's fine. I was too anxious. Our horses are fast, so we don't need to worry about wasting a little time."
Facing Shen Tianzhu and Shen Tianju, who were also members of the Shen family, Shen Bijun felt tortured, and her expression became a little unnatural.
But the two men didn't notice and thought that Shen Bijun was just too worried about the Old Dowager.
Seeing Shen Bijun's melancholy face, Shen Tianzhu's heart softened for a moment, and his cheeks twitched as if he wanted to say something but was nudged in the back by Shen Tianju's elbow.
"Since we're resting here for a while, I'll order some more side dishes." Shen Tianju smiled and then turned to the owner. "If you have any braised dishes or meat, just bring them out."
"Yes, yes, yes!" The old man hurriedly lifted the lid of the pot next to him, scooped out a bowl of braised meat, and served three bowls of hot chicken soup, which he carefully brought over.
"This road ahead is desolate and barren for over ten miles. Many people who go in or come out on this road will stop by my place for a rest and a meal." The old man chuckled.
Shen Tianju looked at the food on the table and called out to Shen Tianzhu and Shen Bijun, "It's cold outside. Let's warm up with a bowl of soup before we go."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Tianju drained his bowl of chicken soup.
Shen Tianzhu swallowed and sat down across from Shen Tianju. He ate the flatbread and braised meat and occasionally sipped his soup.
"We passed by here when we came from the north. The owner's chicken soup is quite good. Why don't you have a bowl to warm yourself before we continue?" Shen Tianzhu said to Shen Bijun.
Shen Bijun stared at the last bowl of hot soup on the table, her face turning a little pale in the cold wind.
"Bijun?" Shen Tianzhu asked tentatively.
Shen Bijun shook her head. First, she looked left and right at the forests, then at the two men in front of her, and slowly walked over to the table and sat down.
However, she still didn't touch the chicken soup in front of her and said, "No need, I'm not cold. You two go ahead."
Shen Tianzhu's face changed, but Shen Tianju laughed and said, "I didn't expect Bijun to be so alert. I remember you weren't like this before. Did your husband teach you these survival skills?"
Shen Bijun looked a little sad and sighed involuntarily.
Shen Tianju continued to smile and said, "Your husband is the famous Wuqu Gentleman and the number one swordsman in the world. His martial arts are enough for self-preservation, but his experience in the jianghu may not be as rich as ours."
Shen Tianzhu added, "This braised meat is fragrant, and the chicken soup is rich and delicious. It must be the work of a master who has dedicated his life to cooking."
Shen Bijun was noncommittal and continued in a soft voice, "Second... second brother, no need to persuade me anymore. I said I won't drink it, so I won't."
"Okay, okay, okay! Don't drink it then!"
Shen Tianzhu smiled awkwardly and lowered his head to drink his soup.
Shen Tianju was also drinking his soup, and when their eyes met, they immediately understood each other's intentions.
The next moment, they put down their soup bowls and attacked simultaneously!
(End of Chapter)
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