Shen Han calculated the days; it had been a year since he traveled to the Shen Family Marquis Mansion.
When he first arrived here, Shen Han thought he would act decisively, not taking any grievances.
But he quickly recognized the reality that his traversed identity was nothing more than a disfavored heir.
Let alone acting decisively, if he were to offend those in power in the mansion,
the next day, Yun’an City would hear of Shen Han’s sudden illness, leading to his untimely death, followed by a random burial.
At this moment, Shen Han was carrying a basket of tools, repairing the roof at the Shen Mansion.
In half a month, autumn would likely arrive.
There were many towering trees around the mansion; the falling dead branches often damaged the roof.
Starting at 7:00 AM, he ate two buns for lunch on the roof, and finally rested at 5:00 PM.
Finishing his labor, Shen Han tidied up his attire and headed to the Shen Mansion kitchen to have dinner.
Those unaware would think Shen Han was a servant, a household worker.
In reality, he was the fifth young master of the Shen Mansion, the biological grandson of the Marquis Shen.
In the kitchen, Shen Han sat in his designated spot.
The surrounding household workers did not treat him as a young master and ate and drank on their own.
The attitudes towards Shen Han varied; some felt sympathy and pity,
while others mocked and took delight in his misfortune.
"I’ve always thought that the unluckiest person in this world is our Young Master Shen Han.
It wasn’t easy for him to be reborn into the Shen Family, become the grandson of the Marquis Shen, yet he is neglected to this extent, ending up eating with us servants and laborers."
The speaker was a maid named Cai Yan.
Recently, the Second Madam had shown her some favor, thus she spoke more boldly than before.
The maids and servants beside her nudged her quietly, hinting at Shen Han behind her.
Cai Yan, however, paid no heed and continued with what she was saying.
"Let me tell you, the title of the unluckiest person in this world is about to have a new owner~"
Though they were wary of Shen Han behind them, they couldn’t help but look up at Cai Yan, curious.
"It seems you all still do not know.
Our Young Master Shen Han is about to get married, and his betrothed, in terms of family status and appearance, is exceptional indeed~"
The household workers couldn’t help but glance at Shen Han, then turned back to continue staring at Cai Yan.
"Sister Cai Yan, you can’t be joking with us, right? In Young Master Han’s situation...
it’s doubtful he could even produce any dowry; what girl would be willing to marry him?"
"Marrying the Fifth Young Master, the wedding feast might only be held here in the kitchen."
"Indeed, hahaha..."
The servants burst into laughter, and the kitchen was filled with mirth.
Cai Yan chuckled along with the crowd, and when the laughter slowly subsided, she continued to speak.
"This marriage isn’t as simple as you think; it’s an alliance decreed by the Imperial Family.
Moreover, you must have heard of the lady’s name; she is the youngest daughter of the Su Family, Su Jinyu."
As soon as the name Su Jinyu was mentioned, the maids and servants around froze momentarily.
Instantly, their previous disrespect turned into deference as they gazed at Shen Han.
If Shen Han truly married Su Jinyu, it would indeed be a turnaround.
These household workers, who had treated Shen Han with such disregard, began to worry.
Seemingly uninterested in listening to them any longer, Shen Han took three buns, carried a bowl of porridge, and left.
As they watched him leave, this group of servants gathered around Cai Yan.
"Sister Cai Yan, you’re joking, right? How could the third young lady of the Su Family marry Shen Han?
The Su Family should be aware of Shen Han’s status and standing within the Shen Mansion..."
"That’s right, and isn’t the Su family’s third young lady already taken with our Eldest Young Master?
Those two would be a perfect match..."
"Why would the Imperial Family forcibly break apart a perfect couple..."
The group of maids and servants was flustered, yet Cai Yan remained calm.
"Calm down, everyone, use your brain and think, if Shen Han really could marry Miss Su Jinyu, would I dare speak like this?
To tell you the truth, the few madams and the Old Dowager are already trying to find a way; they will cancel this marriage no matter what."
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