Chapter 209 - 208: Only Held Hands

People who are good to you will genuinely be happy for you when you achieve success.

Remembering that day, Madam Yun still felt a sense of exhilaration echoing in her chest.

"That day at home, I heard that Han, you even bested Su Jinyu.

You wouldn’t know, but Cailing and I were so happy~"

"Han, tell me, what would the faces of those from the Shen Family look like when they heard the news~

I really hope Madam Shen’s mouth is twisted in anger."

Hearing this, Shen Han just smiled wryly.

Even Madam Yun had such a playful side.

"I used to say, that Su Jinyu shouldn’t look down on anyone, maybe one day it’s Han who looks down on her.

See, I was right~

Describe to Madam, what did Su Jinyu’s face look like that day?"

Madam Yun and Cailing both scooted their chairs over, squeezing close to Shen Han, awaiting his description of that day’s events.

Pressed for an answer, Shen Han thought for a while, then replied, "It didn’t seem like there was any expression, just a blank face..."

The two pursed their lips; that wasn’t the story they wanted to hear.

"I thought she’d regret it on the spot, regret cancelling the engagement with you, Han, and then want to happily reunite with you..."

Madam Yun spoke of her imagined scenario, making Shen Han feel somewhat helpless.

"No matter what, Su Jinyu is still the Sword Dao genius of the Su Family; even if she feels otherwise, she would care about her own dignity, and the Su Family’s.

How could she possibly regret anything on the spot..."

Though knowing Shen Han’s account was true, Madam Yun still felt it would be more fun if things went as she imagined.

Speaking of which, Cailing beside her was also glowing with enthusiasm and couldn’t help but ask.

"Young Master, if Su Jinyu really regretted it, wanted to be with you and all....."

These words caught Shen Han by surprise.

"Cailing’Er, don’t say it like that, it sounds odd..."

Cailing stuck out her tongue, somewhat playfully: "I’m just saying, Young Master, do you really have no feelings for Su Jinyu?

I’ve seen her from afar, she really is beautiful."

Hearing this, Shen Han immediately shook his head: "I’ve never had any other thoughts about her, in fact, I feel more disgust towards that Su Family Fairy."

As he spoke, Shen Han couldn’t help but frown.

And as soon as he finished speaking, he caught Madam Yun staring at him with a grin.

"How could our Han possibly have feelings for Su Jinyu, when his mind is occupied with that Peak Master Shi of Xiaoyao Peak~"

"Young Master is so outstanding, isn’t it normal to have more than two admirers?"

Little Cailing’s words made him sound like a playboy.

But Shen Han corrected her: "Feelings between two people are strictly against the interference of a third party.

I hope my other half is completely devoted to me.

And likewise, I naturally should be wholly devoted to her."

After saying this, Madam Yun and Little Cailing nodded silently, agreeing with Shen Han’s words.

But how many men in this world think like this, who knows.

After thinking for a moment, Madam Yun approached again: "Han, after you defeated Su Jinyu, did Fairy Shi come to see you again?"

Shen Han hesitated for a moment but then nodded.

"At what stage are you with Fairy Shi?"

Hearing this, Cailing’Er was also immensely curious and quickly brought her head closer.

"What stage..."

"Just, have you and her...uh...you know, done things between a man and a woman~"

Somehow, the conversation suddenly took this turn.

Leaving Shen Han unsure how to respond.

"For a man like you, Han, what’s there to be shy about?

At this rate, I bet you’ll lose control of your household in the future and get bullied by Fairy Shi every day."

Shen Han felt helpless, just one unanswered question and he’s been judged as losing control of his household...

"In a few months, Han, you’ll be turning nineteen.

At nineteen, many young people in Anyang have already had several children.

The Jin Mansion next door, their youngster is two years younger than you, and his wife is about to give birth again.

With a chubby baby in their arms, the family looks so happy."

Shen Han felt somewhat helpless, why has the topic switched to urging marriage and children again...

"I’m still cultivating and studying, isn’t it a bit too early for that..."

"It’s not early, and these things don’t conflict with cultivation and studying.

Besides, I only wanted to ask which stage you and Fairy Shi have reached, nothing else..."

Shen Han felt if he didn’t speak up, Madam Yun and Cailing’Er would question him all night.

"She’s the Peak Master at Xiaoyao Peak, her identity and status are somewhat special..."

"What’s special about it, she’s not a woman?"

Madam Yun’s straightforwardness left Shen Han at a loss for how to respond...

After hesitating for a long time, he finally replied weakly: "I’ve only held her hand..."

Hearing that he’s only held hands, both were momentarily stunned.

In Great Wei, there weren’t strict rules regarding romantic affairs; both men and women could practice martial arts techniques, with fewer constraints on women.

As long as they don’t go too far or become unruly in public, typically no one would criticize them.

Shen Han had told Madam Yun about his encounters with Shi Yuezhu.

The two shared experiences of hardship together.

Yet after all this time, they’ve only held hands...

"Why is it, child, that you lack talent in this kind of thing..."

Madam Yun showed a bit of disappointment, shaking her head.

"There’s etiquette in the world, and men and women ought to observe proprieties..."

Hearing the word proprieties, Madam Yun could only sigh.

"Everything is about proprieties, proprieties, then there might be far fewer descendants in our Great Wei.

As the old saying goes, ’the orders of the parents, the words of the matchmaker.’

But now, if you look at those who practice the scholarly and martial arts, how many marry according to the words of a matchmaker?"

Madam Yun’s words held some truth.

In Great Wei, education and cultivation are the top priorities.

The commands of parents could all be deferred with the pretext of schooling.

Even Su Jinyu, whose marriage was decreed by His Holiness, postponed the wedding for six months by claiming reasons of cultivation.

Education and cultivation in Great Wei are the unequivocal excuses.

Shen Han still didn’t know how to respond, but Madam Yun’s words did make some sense.

"Next time you meet with Fairy Shi, you really should be more proactive.

At least get closer to her, you can’t let a year or two pass with only holding hands.

Got it?"

Hearing Madam Yun’s advice, Shen Han nodded repeatedly.

"Got it, got it..."

"You child, just humor me."

Being questioned like this, Shen Han thought he should redirect the conversation towards someone else.

"Actually, maybe my uncle should hurry up, he should be the one anxious to add more members to the Yun Family~"

Madam Yun gave Shen Han a side-eye hearing this.

"Why worry about your uncle? When he was young, he was quite the charmer, I know of at least two illegitimate children he has outside.

You should be thinking about yourself, child."