Chapter 44: Wolfish Words

Liu Fuzi spoke up, “Have you encountered any difficulties recently? Since you’re still here, let me help you with any confusion.”

Shen Xiuyan shook his head. The more he read, the easier it became, and eventually, he didn’t find anything difficult anymore.

Liu Fuzi thought about Shen Xiuyan’s almost miraculous progress and felt that his question was unnecessary.

“Alright, good luck with the exam!”

“Teacher, don’t worry, my husband has been working hard. He’ll definitely pass the exam and become a Jinshi!”

Liu Fuzi: “……”

She’s more confident than the examinee himself.

Master Su glared at Su Mingyue, “Don’t put that much pressure on him. Son-in-law, just do your best. If you don’t pass, you can try again later. After all, you’re still young.”

Shen Xiuyan was deeply moved. He was lucky to have such a thoughtful father-in-law.

Father-in-law, you deserve to win Best Father-in-law of the Year next year!

But Su Mingyue was not convinced. “Dad, you didn’t say this before. You said that my future husband must be a top scholar!”

Shen Xiuyan was struck dumb. He never imagined her father would say something like this!

What are they trying to do, get him killed?

Master Su awkwardly smiled, “I was just kidding. Why would you take it seriously? The imperial exams gather the best scholars from all over the country. It’s normal if my son-in-law doesn’t pass.”

Zhou Shi agreed, “Yes, yes, don’t put so much pressure on yourself.”

Shen Yuanming said, “Health comes first, the exam is second.”

Su Mingyue became anxious. “Pfft, what are you all saying? Husband, don’t listen to them. This time, you’ll definitely pass the exam!”

Liu Fuzi didn’t know where Su Mingyue got her confidence in Shen Xiuyan’s abilities. Does she have such good vision?

Su Mingyue: Thanks for the invitation, it’s all because of my love for my husband!

In the golden autumn month of August, Shen Xiuyan and his group set off.

Although Yuyong Prefecture City wasn’t far, Master Su couldn’t help but worry. After all, his daughter was with them.

So he sent them along with the Su Family merchant caravan.

However, his worries were unnecessary. The journey was smooth, and they even arrived a few days early.

Master Su also had a house in the city. Although it wasn’t large, it was much more comfortable than staying in an inn.

Shen Xiuyan lay on the bed prepared by the servant boy, and sighed with comfort.

It was all thanks to his wife!

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have such good treatment!

Eating soft rice was truly a delight!

But when he saw his exhausted wife not resting immediately, but instead taking books from their luggage and setting them on the table, then grinding the ink on the inkstone…

His smile slowly faded.

He froze.

Could it be… what he thought?

Sure enough, Su Mingyue’s gentle voice sounded, “Husband, come quickly. I’ve prepared the books and ink for you. You should read now. We’ve wasted a lot of reading time on the road.”

Shen Xiuyan felt like his world was falling apart.

Forget what he just said. There’s a price to pay for eating this soft rice!

“Husband?” Su Mingyue called again, seeing him motionless.

“Coming…” Shen Xiuyan weakly walked over.

Since it was his choice to marry her, he could only spoil her.

Although he was extremely unwilling to read, after a while, he got into it.

When Shen Xiuyan came to his senses, most of the day had passed.

“Husband~ I’ve made soup for you, drink it quickly.” His little wife, Su Mingyue, walked in holding the freshly made soup.

“Thank you, Mingyue.”

“It’s nothing. You should drink a bowl of this in the morning and evening every day. We need to supplement you in advance, or you’ll be exhausted after a few days of exams.”

Shen Xiuyan didn’t refuse, feeling his wife’s care.

When he took a sip of the soup, he realized something was off.

Turning the soup over, he saw the familiar wild ginseng.

Hello~ We meet again, little ginseng.

How could he be so lucky to drink soup made with you again?

Su Mingyue looked at Shen Xiuyan, who had stopped drinking, and then smiled knowingly, “Hehe~ It’s the same ginseng from last time. I took the rest of it from my father and also brought some other supplements. You’ll be lucky, husband.”

Shen Xiuyan: “……”

Although… but…

His wife really was a pitfall!

According to Cui Cui, Master Su at least drank a bowl of the soup last time, but this time, there was none for him?

Hopefully, the truth doesn’t come out and make his father-in-law angry.

He swore he was innocent.

“Husband, stop dawdling, drink it.”

“Alright…” Shen Xiuyan quickly slurped.

It was painful, but also pleasant.

He couldn’t deny that the century-old wild ginseng chicken soup was indeed delicious…

He hadn’t had such tasty chicken soup since their last encounter.

Thus, Shen Xiuyan’s daily life became monotonous.

Eat, study, drink soup, and repeat.

But it did increase his knowledge. He couldn’t believe there were so many strange supplements in the world.

The main thing was, each one seemed to be expensive.

Sigh, he was truly a bottomless pit of a spendthrift.

After drinking countless bowls of soup, one day, Shen Xiuyan, as expected, had a nosebleed.

This startled Su Mingyue. Could it be that he had over-supplemented?

She immediately called for the doctor to come and examine him.

The doctor looked at the couple with a strange expression. What on earth had they been eating to be in such a state?

He stroked his beard and said, “He’s fine, it’s just that he’s been over-supplemented. What have you been giving him? Let me see if we should stop.”

Su Mingyue hurriedly had Cui Cui bring out the remaining supplements.

The doctor was dumbfounded.

What kind of family was this? They ate such expensive things every meal?

Combined, it could probably save a dying person.

He gave them a complicated look, “Stop it. This young man is in good health. There’s no need to take such extravagant supplements.”

“You can leave now. I need to speak with the young man alone.” The doctor waved Su Mingyue away, leaving Shen Xiuyan alone with him.

After she left, the doctor continued stroking his beard and smiled faintly, “If you’ve over-supplemented, it needs to be cleared out. Is that woman outside your wife? Have her help you out more.”

Shen Xiuyan: “……”

What kind of wolfish words are these? It’s truly suffocating.

But, he liked it!

With what the doctor just said, could his benefits come back?

Hehe~ this is great!!!