jdhmnovel Chapter 139 Humiliation
Chapter 139 Humiliation
The spring examination is approaching, and Shen Tangan has already forgotten about Shen Qingwan. His brother has been preparing for several years and will surely win the first prize in one fell swoop!
He arrived at the Marquis' Mansion early, ready to send his brother to the Examination Institute with his mother.
"You are pregnant, why do you need to make this trip? You should take care of your body."
Shen Huaichuan was touched when he saw that she came to send him to take the exam despite her mobility problems.
His legs were healed by his sister. If it weren't for her, he would have spent his whole life in a wheelchair.
Shen Tangan smiled and shook her head, "Brother, this is a big event, how can I not come? Although I am pregnant, I also want to share in your joy, and look forward to your success in high school."
She gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, her eyes full of anticipation.
Mother Shen also looked at the brother and sister with a loving face, "Huaichuan, you must be calm and don't panic. You are very talented, as long as you perform normally, you will definitely pass the imperial examination."
Shen Huaichuan bowed respectfully to his mother and said, "Don't worry, mother. I will do my best to live up to your and my sister's expectations."
The team to take the exam set off. Shen Huaichuan was not in a hurry to show off that his leg had recovered. He still sat in the wheelchair with a determined look in his eyes.
Shen Tangan and his mother followed not far behind in a carriage.
Along the way, people gathered on both sides of the road, looking at these high-spirited candidates.
When we arrived at the entrance of the examination center, there were already many examinees and their family members who were seeing us off.
As Shen Huaichuan got off the carriage, he attracted countless people's attention because he was sitting in a wheelchair.
He didn't care and looked back at his sister and mother with strength in his eyes.
"Brother, look."
Shen Tangan suddenly pointed above the gate of the examination hall, where a magpie was chirping.
"This is a good sign. Brother will definitely pass the exam this time."
Shen Huaichuan smiled and felt quite excited.
He turned around and was about to enter the examination hall, but he heard some candidates talking in low voices next to him.
"I heard that this year's examiner is very strict, and the test questions will probably be very difficult."
"Yes, the competition in the Spring Examination is already fierce, and this time it is even more difficult."
Shen Huaichuan's heart was slightly moved, but he quickly calmed down.
He thought that no matter how difficult the test questions were, his years of hard study and accumulation would not be in vain.
Shen Tangan seemed to see what her brother was thinking. She said loudly, "Brother, you don't have to care about what others say. You are like a sword. No matter how you sharpen it, it will be sharp when it is unsheathed."
Shen Huaichuan nodded, and fighting spirit rekindled in his eyes.
Just as he was about to enter the Examination Hall, Sun Cheng, the prime minister's son, deliberately stood in front of him and looked at him with disdain.
"A cripple has the nerve to come and participate in the Spring Examination?"
Sun Cheng deliberately raised his voice, and the people around him looked at him sideways when they heard this.
He just wanted to make Shen Huaichuan look bad in front of everyone to avenge his failure in the poetry competition that year.
You know, before his legs became disabled, Shen Huaichuan was a prominent figure in Kyoto.
He was born with an upright figure, sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and a handsome face. His every move and gesture displayed the elegance and demeanor of a young man from an aristocratic family.
In terms of martial arts, he was a master of riding and archery. At a hunting competition held by the royal family, he shot a running elk with one arrow, which amazed everyone and drew praise from everyone present. In terms of essays, he was well-read, talented, and could compose poems and songs with ease.
The talented people in Kyoto were all proud to study with him, but there was an exception, and that was Sun Cheng, the son of the prime minister.
Back then, Sun Cheng was proud of his talent and thought he was the best among the younger generation in Kyoto.
But ever since the poetry contest with Shen Huaichuan, his pride was shattered.
Every time in a poetry contest, Sun Cheng racked his brains and thought hard, but he always lost to Shen Huaichuan.
Shen Huaichuan's poems are either majestic, like a rushing river, or graceful and delicate, like the spring breeze that gently touches people's hearts.
Sun Cheng was humiliated again and again, and the jealousy and resentment in his heart grew wildly like weeds.
Shen Huaichuan raised his eyes to look at Sun Cheng, his eyes were as calm as water. He was not angered by Sun Cheng's words, but just said lightly: "Mr. Sun, don't forget that the Spring Examination is a place for selecting talents for the court, not a place for you to vent your personal anger."
Sun Cheng sneered, "Humph, with your crippled body, you still dream of going to high school? Don't embarrass yourself here."
The corners of Shen Huaichuan's mouth slightly lifted, revealing a barely perceptible smile, "Mr. Sun, although I was disabled, I was still able to participate in the Spring Examination. Even if I am in a wheelchair, my talent is beyond your reach. Are you still upset about the defeat in the poetry contest in the past?"
Sun Cheng's face flushed red all of a sudden. He said angrily, "You...you should stop talking nonsense. Today is the Spring Examination. I will definitely let you know that there is always someone better than you."
Shen Huaichuan shook his head gently. "Mr. Sun, if you focus all your attention on competing with me, I'm afraid you won't be able to pass the imperial examination this spring. I came here only to seek fame and serve the country, but you are so narrow-minded. I am really disappointed."
The candidates around and their family members who were seeing them off heard their conversation and formed their own judgments in their minds.
Some people secretly shook their heads at Sun Cheng's behavior, thinking that he was too petty; while others were full of admiration for Shen Huaichuan, who could remain so calm and composed in the face of such humiliation and was fully focused on the Spring Examination.
Shen's mother and Shen Tang'an saw this scene from behind and couldn't help feeling a little worried.
Mother Shen frowned and said, "Sun Cheng is too much. Huaichuan was just about to enter the examination hall when he made things so difficult for him."
Shen Tangan clenched his fists, "Mother, my brother will not be influenced by him. My brother has real talent and knowledge, and he will definitely make Sun Cheng feel ashamed."
Sun Cheng felt a little embarrassed when he heard the whispers of the people around him. He glared at Shen Huaichuan fiercely, but still refused to give up. He uttered even more vicious words: "You useless guy, don't think you can make a difference in the Spring Examination just by saying a few nice words. I'm afraid your legs can't even get out of a wheelchair. Talking about serving the country is just a foolish dream."
Shen Huaichuan's eyes shone slightly, but it was gone in an instant. He said slowly: "Mr. Sun, you are so unreasonable. Are you feeling guilty that you are not as talented as others, so you want to mess with my mind at this moment? Unfortunately, your behavior is just a clown's jumping."
Sun Cheng was so angry that he trembled all over. "How dare you, you ignorant thing, speak to me like that? Do you think you are still the glorious young master of the Shen family? You are just a poor cripple now."
Shen Huaichuan sighed softly. He knew that if he didn't completely subdue Sun Cheng, this man would probably continue to pester him.
He swept his eyes around the people, taking in all the looks of sympathy or anticipation, and then he slowly stood up from the wheelchair.