Marrying a rich man after rebirth: The daily life of a legitimate daughter

He Shuzhen was also angry, not caring about the gentle image she usually created: "You didn't even try, and you gave up halfway."

"I've tried, and you saw the result. I didn't pass," Liu Chen retorted. He didn't want to continue wasting time on exams as he didn't have any real skills.

He Shuzhen was unwilling to do so, and did not want to accept the fact that Liu Chen's academic performance was poor: "Do you want to rot in the mud for the rest of your life?"

"I think it's pretty good. I come back from the government office every day, drink some wine and listen to opera. I am very satisfied with this kind of life."

"I'm not satisfied." He Shuzhen yelled hysterically: "You must continue to study, not only must you take the exam, but you must pass it for me."

Liu Chen ignored He Shuzhen's unreasonable behavior: "I don't want to continue arguing with you here. I tell you clearly today that I will not continue studying and taking exams. You can let whoever you want go." After that, he pushed He Shuzhen out of the room: "I listened to opera all night last night. Don't disturb my sleep." Then he closed the door.

He Shuzhen's eyes turned red with anger, but she was helpless. She turned and went to the old lady's yard.

The four concubines were having breakfast with the old lady.

The old lady looked at the furious He Shuzhen and said, "What's wrong with you? Who made you angry so early in the morning?"

"Today is the day when the list of candidates is released. I got up before daybreak and went to the Imperial Examination Hall. As a result, Liu Chen did not pass the exam."

The old lady's expression became very ugly, but she did not blame Liu Chen too much: "It's OK if he didn't pass the exam. Failing the exam the first time is a failure. If he fails the exam the second time, then he really is not suitable for studying."

Seeing that the old lady had also given up, He Shuzhen began to get anxious: "We can still try again. I remember there was a student in previous years who took the exam five times before he passed."

After this, the old lady finally understood that Liu Chen really had no talent for studying: "Others' hope does not mean Liu Chen's hope as well. The most important thing for you now is not Liu Chen's study, but that you quickly get pregnant. You and Liu Chen have been married for so long, why is there no movement in your belly?"

He Shuzhen didn't know why she hadn't gotten pregnant after being married for so long: "Maybe I've been under too much pressure recently. I'll be able to get pregnant after a while."

The old lady was silent for a while: "Do you need me to find a doctor to check on you? Is there anything wrong with your body?"

"No need." He Shuzhen also began to doubt her health, but she couldn't let the old lady know: "I am in good health and don't need to see a doctor. Recently, Liu Chen has been busy studying every day and he is under a lot of pressure."

Speaking of her son, the old lady must be distressed: "Just remember my words and try to get pregnant as soon as possible."

He Shuzhen could only return empty-handed. She kept reflecting on what went wrong. He Shulan's life was getting better and better, but she was still living an increasingly miserable life, just like in her previous life.

He hurried to He's house, wanting to discuss things with He's father.

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Chun Xia ran to He Shulan and said, "Princess, I have great news for you."

"What's the matter? Look how happy you are," He Shulan replied with a smile.

"Liu Chen failed the exam and failed. Isn't this good and exciting news?" Chun Xia said with a look of gloating on her face.

He Shulan's smile deepened. Chunxia was not young anymore, but her personality was still like a child. It was within her expectations that Liu Chen would fail the exam. Her mood did not fluctuate too much. "I'm just afraid that the arrogant He Shuzhen can't stand it."

Chun Xia laughed secretly: "Your servant, I still remember that the Second Miss promised everyone solemnly that Liu Chen would definitely enter the Ministry of Personnel, but now he has not even passed the exam. It won't be long before the Second Miss becomes the laughing stock of the capital."

"He created this situation himself. He can't blame others. Everyone around her tried their best to stop her from marrying Liu Chen, but she insisted on marrying him." But now, He Shulan's focus is not on this, but on the He Mansion.

Liu Chen's future was ruined, but Chen Lerong couldn't just ignore it. She would definitely find a way to let Liu Chen inherit the He Mansion. She had to find a way to send Bai Lian to He's father as soon as possible: "Let's go back to the He Mansion now."

"We were just talking about the second young lady, why do you suddenly want to go back to the He Mansion?" Chunxia followed behind He Shulan and asked in confusion.

"He Shuzhen must have returned to the He Mansion by now, so I have to go back too." He Shulan couldn't just let He Shuzhen and her daughter whisper in her father's ears.

Chunxia was confused after hearing this. She didn't ask any further questions and followed He Shulan to the backyard.

He Shulan walked into the yard and saw Bai Lian pruning branches. She had been recuperating in the Prince's Mansion for a while, and her injuries had all healed. Her face became more rosy, and she was wearing a simple dress, but it still couldn't hide her beauty: "Come with me to the He Mansion."

Bai Lian put down the scissors in her hand and followed He Shulan out.

When Chunxia saw Bai Lian for the first time, she looked her up and down. She was not from the Prince's Mansion nor the He Mansion. She walked up to him and asked He Shulan cautiously, "Who is this woman?"

He Shulan did not reply: "Why ask so many questions? You will know when the time comes."

Chunxia touched her head. The Princess of the County said recently that she would keep half and the other half. If she had the brains to guess it, she wouldn't need to ask.

The master and his two servants got on a carriage and came to He's house.

He Shulan asked Bai Lian to put on the veil first.

As soon as I walked into the yard, I heard He Shuzhen's wailing cry: "Father, you can't ignore Liu Chen."

He's father was also helpless and angry at the same time. He originally thought that Liu Chen would pass the exam, and he announced to the public that Liu Chen was taking the exam, which was also intentional publicity. Now that Liu Chen did not pass the exam, he was ashamed: "Liu Chen has no achievements, I can't help him get promoted and make money."

"Does one have to pass an exam to enter the imperial court?"

He's father replied, "Passing the exam is just the beginning. In the end, it still depends on connections. But Liu Chen didn't even pass the exam, so there's no way to help him get around. It's useless for you to make trouble here."

Chen Lerong, who had been sitting not far away and had not spoken, saw the opportunity and hurried forward to flatter He's father: "Retaking the exam is not only time-consuming but also exhausting. There are no male heirs in the He family. After a hundred years, we will have to find someone to inherit. It is better to let our own people get the advantage than to let others get the advantage. Let Liu Chen inherit the He family."

Hearing this, He Shuzhen's eyes lit up. Chen Lerong's proposal perfectly solved her current dilemma: "Father, I think this proposal is very good. In this way, not only will I not become a laughing stock in the capital, but I can also provide for you in your old age."

Mr. He did not agree immediately, but fell into deep thought.