Chapter 377 - 376: Does the Shen Family Title Still Belong to Him?

Upon hearing about the time limit, Madam He was slightly puzzled.

"Does it mean that action must be taken against him before the Sacrifice to Heaven?

If it’s after the Sacrifice to Heaven, would the Shen Family title still belong to him even if he dies?"

This Madam He clearly didn’t have much understanding of titles.

Shen Qingshan, hearing this, also displayed a faint smile.

"After the Sacrifice to Heaven, it’s declared to the heavens that the Shen Family title will be inherited by Shen Han.

Even if he dies, the title belongs to his lineage."

Shen Qingshan explained indifferently, but Madam He still seemed to not quite understand.

"Is it really so hard to understand?

As long as Shen Han goes through the Sacrifice to Heaven, the Marquis title is destined for him.

Even if he dies, the title should be inherited by Shen Han’s lineage.

His son, his grandson, they have the right to inherit it.

There’s no such tradition of passing the title to brothers."

Brothers and sisters would later split into their own branches.

Indeed, there’s no tradition of passing the title to brothers.

Just like Shen Qingshan also has brothers, living ordinary lives in other cities.

Even if all of Shen Qingshan’s descendants perish, they still can’t inherit the title.

"Therefore, if he could perish before the Sacrifice to Heaven, there’s still a chance.

If not, this Marquis title of mine, in the future..."

Shen Qingshan didn’t finish the sentence, but everyone understood that this matter was hard to handle.

Only a few days were left, in such a short time, Shen Han was calmly waiting under the protection of strong guards.

Even if Madam He found an Immortal Realm expert, it would be difficult to succeed.

With these thoughts, Madam Shen couldn’t help but stand up again.

"Master, even if Shen Han obtains the Shen Family title, we don’t necessarily have to pass the Patriarch position to him.

Such a vast family business, we can equally pass it to Ye’Er."

Upon hearing Madam Shen’s words, Madam He also brightened up.

While it’s true that in titled aristocratic families, the heir of the title is also the patriarch, no one ever said it has to be this way.

Shen Qingshan, hearing this, couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Do you know what the place you’re standing is called?

This is the Shen Family Marquis Mansion, do you understand the meaning of ’Marquis Mansion’?

This is the residence bestowed to the Marquis when the title was conferred.

Passing the Patriarch position to Shen Ye, and leaving this mansion for Shen Ye alone?"

Shen Qingshan felt like cursing, it was just a lack of basic knowledge.

If the Patriarch position isn’t given to Shen Han, then Shen Han can establish his own branch.

How hard is it to take more concubines and have more descendants?

While those who lose the Marquis title, even with wealth, the constructed courtyard would still be strictly regulated.

The walls can’t be too high, the threshold can’t be too high, the area can’t be too large, the eaves can’t be too high.

Even some decorations they can’t use.

All benefits of the Marquis would completely disappear.

Moreover, previous rewards, anything decreed to be rewarded to the Marquis, must be passed to the heir.

Understanding this, the Shen Family members’ expressions became more grim.

It seemed that the future master of the Shen Family would indeed fall to Shen Han.

Shen Qingshan saw that these people couldn’t come up with any useful opinions, furrowed his brows, waved his hand, and told everyone to leave, not to disturb him.

Previously, when suppressing Shen Han, each one was enthusiastic.

But now, when pondering countermeasures, it all fell onto Shen Qingshan.

The current Shen Family, everyone’s mood was somewhat poor, not knowing what the future held.

Especially if Shen Han really took over the Shen Family and became Patriarch Shen.

With Second Uncle Shen Lingyong and Shen Han having a poor relationship.

Not knowing how he would be mistreated.

In the courtyard of the second branch, Madam Xie complained for a long time in front of Shen Lingyong.

He finally went to find Shen Lingsheng.

"Third Brother, it’s not that Second Brother is telling you, you’re just too good-tempered.

Shen Han, this rebellious son, has brought so much trouble to the Shen Family, as his father, you should at least scold him a bit.

Now, the Shen Mansion is in turmoil, look at our father, his face is full of worry.

If you ask me, you should go find him, give him a couple of slaps first, teach him a lesson.

Clearly a member of the Shen Family, yet conspiring with outsiders against the family, it’s utterly rebellious.

As his father, it’s ultimately up to you to step in."

Shen Lingyong’s words left Shen Lingsheng speechless.

"Second Brother, do you think he would listen to me?

Not to mention whether I can see him, even if I did, he wouldn’t give you a reason to slap him."

Shen Lingyong waved his hand: "You just lack the authority of a father. Look at me, none of my kids dare to act out in front of me.

If they dare to defy, it’s directly two slaps."

"How can your kids compare to Shen Han...

Shen Lingsheng’s unintentional remark made Shen Lingyong suddenly awkward.

Honestly, it was indeed bothersome.

Currently, Shen Han outshone Shen Ye by a large margin.

Shen Lingyong might casually mention slapping Shen Ye, but in truth, would he dare?

Despite not liking Shen Han, Shen Lingsheng had to acknowledge his excellence.

"Second Brother, I also wish Ye’Er could inherit this grand family business.

But right now, this is genuinely beyond my control.

Shen Han, this rebellious son, is more cunning than you think."

Speaking of it, the Shen Family truly thought of numerous ways to target Shen Han.

However, in the end, none were particularly effective.

Once or twice might be luck, but beyond that, it truly wasn’t so simple...

In Madam He’s courtyard.

She was still worshiping at the altar.

Not only was she praying, but she also pulled Shen Ao to pray along.

"Heaven bless, Immortal God bless, let Shen Han, that rebellious son, perish midway.

If this wish is fulfilled, I, Madam, will certainly make offerings daily, presenting the best food and drink, constantly reciting Your commandments..."

As she spoke, she kept kowtowing and kneeling.

Beside her, Shen Ao was somewhat unwilling, but he still prayed.

The current Shen Ao seemed to have lost all his arrogance.

The former extremely arrogant boy who liked to abuse the servants hadn’t grown much taller, but he had indeed become more low-key.

He had thought about revenge countless times, yet found Shen Han was drifting further away.

Now, Shen Han might just need a single finger to knock him down.

Even his idol, his eldest brother Shen Ye, had been defeated...

Now, he truly had none of the initial arrogance.

At Mountain Sea Academy, he was becoming more and more ordinary.

Especially after Shen Ye’s defeat, Shen Ao’s arrogance may never return in this lifetime.

...

Tianyi Academy.

Madam Yun, Cailing, and the Yun family father and son, all came from Anyang to the Capital City.

Upon hearing that Shen Han defeated Shen Ye in the competition, Madam Yun urged a trip to the Capital City to see Shen Han.

At the same time, to witness the Sacrifice to Heaven ceremony.

She still harbored resentment towards the Shen Family, watching the Sacrifice to Heaven was to see the Shen Family in distress.