Chapter 300: What a Good Idea!

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Herlyee Translations

“The current Sun family can be said to be flourishing…” Shen Yao sighed softly. His usually clear eyes were actually covered in a layer of mist now, making him look a little lost.

“Shen Yao.” Ji Zhao suddenly stared into his eyes and questioned him seriously, ‘What do you think studying is for?”

“How many scholars in this world have studied bitterly for many years? Their goal in studying is nothing more than to cultivate their health and rule the country!” Ji Zhao’s tone was powerful. “Shen Yao, if you study only for revenge, are you still you?”

These words were like a thunderclap that resounded through the sky, ruthlessly smashing into Shen Yao’s heart, making him come to a realization and wake up from a dream.

“I was wrong.” Shen Yao, who had come back to his senses, raised his head slightly. His eyes were filled with gratitude as he looked at Ji Zhao. “Zhao, you’ve enlightened me.”

Ji Zhao smiled and shook her head. “Shen Yao, even if I didn’t say it, you would have figured this out sooner or later.”

“Shall we go horse riding in the suburbs this afternoon?” Ji Zhao suddenly suggested.

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“Okay.”

When it was close to noon, Qin Minghong came to visit again.

Looking at the bags of gifts he brought, Ji Zhao held her forehead helplessly. “Brother Qin, didn’t I already tell you? We will naturally welcome you warmly when you come to visit, but you really don’t have to create such a huge commotion every time you come, right?”

“Ah Tao, you’ve wronged me!” Qin Minghong opened the fan in his hand and said with a smile, “I was entrusted by someone to be loyal to these gifts.”

“And these are?”

“Ji Ting’an asked me to bring it over!” A trace of discomfort flashed across Qin Minghong’s eyes, but it returned to normal in a moment.

“Official Ji?” Ji Zhao was even more surprised. “How can I accept such a generous gift from Official Ji? I’m afraid it’s inappropriate.”

“Girl, I’m afraid you still don’t know what contribution you’ve made, right?” Qin Minghong asked with a smile. “Previously, you proposed a plan to eat locusts, and Ji Ting’an sent it to the royal court. The current emperor is full of praise for this fried locust, so he gave you so many rewards!”

Qin Minghong smiled and lifted the silk cloth on one of the gift boxes. On the red lacquer tray was dazzling gold.

Everyone in the Shen family was almost blinded by the gold.

‘Why are there so many?”

“Ah Tao, am I dreaming?”

Zhao Lanhua exclaimed and rubbed her eyes in disbelief.

“We can’t accept this money.” After some thought, Ji Zhao pursed her lips thoughtfully and turned to look at Shen Yao beside her. She asked softly, “What do you think?”

“We can’t refuse a gift from an elder.” Shen Yao rubbed her little face and chuckled. “Besides, this is a reward from His Majesty!”

Ji Zhao was a little confused until Shen Yao smiled and said, “But we can use this money for the people! ‘

“Affected by the drought and locust plague, there are thousands of people affected around Dingyuan County.” Shen Yao scratched Ji Zhao’s palm and suggested softly, “Ah Tao, let’s entrust this reward to Official Ji. Official Ji loves the people like his children. He will definitely spend every cent of silver on the tip of the blade.”

“That’s a good idea!” Ji Zhao immediately snapped her fingers and said with a smile.

“It’s said that money moves people’s hearts!” Qin Minghong never expected the couple to have such decisions about the use of this reward. He felt regret and admiration.

“Then I’ll have to trouble Brother Qin to send these rewards to Official Ji!” Ji Zhao smiled and waved her hand. Then, she grabbed Shen Yao’s arm and rushed out of the courtyard. Right on the heels of that, she mounted the horse and left.

Qin Minghong was completely dumbfounded.

“Young Master Qin, why don’t I have a drink with you this afternoon?” Eldest Brother Shen looked at Qin Minghong’s dark expression and asked carefully.

“No need.” Qin Minghong shook his head and left in a hurry after bowing to Zhao Lanhua.

On the other side.

Shen Yao shouted softly and tightened his grip on the horse’s abdomen. Then, he rushed into the back mountains with Ji Zhao.

The air in the valley after the rain was extremely fresh.

The pines and cypresses that had been baptized by the heavy rain were verdant.

Occasionally, there would be a few orioles flapping their wings and singing.

Shen Yao deliberately slowed down and brought Ji Zhao through the forest.

Ji Zhao closed her eyes and greedily inhaled the fragrance that filled the air.

She felt refreshed and relaxed.

“Shen Yao, don’t you feel very comfortable?” Ji Zhao tilted her head and looked at the man beside her. She raised her eyebrows gently. “It’s as if time has stopped at this moment, right?”

“Yes.” Enjoying this moment of peace and quiet, Shen Yao felt much calmer in his body and mind. “Zhaozhao, thank you. ‘

‘Why are you thanking me?’ Ji Zhao raised her eyebrows and pretended to be puzzled.

Shen Yao raised his hand and tapped the tip of her nose, his gaze extremely gentle.

How could he not know her good intentions?

During this period of time, Shen Yao had been locked in his room to read books and prepare for the Fall Quarter Examinations.

Although he was full of talent, he could not defeat the pressure and worry in his heart.

Shen Yao had always thought that this Fall Quarter Examination was his only chance.

This was his only chance to take revenge.

Only by getting good results in the Fall Quarter Examinations could he climb up step by step until he could completely crush the Sun family under his feet.

With this belief in mind, Shen Yao did not realize that an inner demon had already grown in the depths of his heart.

It was not until Ji Zhao woke him up that he snapped out of his daze.

“I know you’re carrying a heavy load now, but even so, I hope you won’t forget your original intention.” Ji Zhao looked into his eyes, her gaze filled with seriousness. “Shen Yao, you understand, right?’

“Zhaozhao, don’t worry.” Shen Yao smiled firmly. “l know what I should do. ‘

“Didn’t we find a hot spring in the mountains previously?” Ji Zhao hid in his arms shyly. ‘The thing I promised you previously…”

“Okay!’ Shen Yao’s eyes flickered with surprise.

Above the hot spring pool, there was a dense steam that made one unable to see clearly.

The two figures in the water were like two fishes with their tails wrapped around each other. They did not let go of each other’s arms for a long time.

Waves of heat came one after another. That feeling was intoxicating.

When Ji Zhao opened her eyes again, it was already the next morning.

“I’ve already packed our bags.” Seeing that she was awake, Shen Yao asked with some heartache, “Does your waist still feel sore?’

For some reason, Ji Zhao felt stifled. Her almond-shaped eyes glared angrily and she pursed her lips without saying a word..