But on the surface, Shen Yi had to explain, "This animal hangs at the door all day long, it teases anyone that passes by. It even learns crude words from the streets, cousin, don't take this animal to heart."

Shen Hui, the black sheep of the family who was hollowed out by wine and indulgence, dared not become angry with the governor of the Southwest. He laughed dryly as if in pain and ran away.

Shen Yi watched the mother and son go far, then his face sank. He stood at the door for a moment and reached out to touch the tail of the parrot. He muttered, "I have heard of poor people who can't afford to eat and sell their children for food, but have you ever seen someone running to the general's manor to buy the general?"

The parrot did not distinguish between ally and enemy, it turned its head and gave him a mouthful. "Bah, stupid animal! Cannot even mend your own pants!"

Shen Yi: "..."

Let's stew it.

He laughed at himself and turned back inside. Master Shen waved at him from far away with his cane. "Ji Ping, come here. I have a few words to say to you."

Due to having outsiders here, Shen Yi was not able to get angry. At this time, he came closer with his features twisted, saying to Master Shen, "The Lu family are those that gave birth to the Royal Consort, I can't afford to marry one of them. You can go marry them yourself, don't mention Third Uncle's kindness or anything of that sort, even if you want to repay a favor, you cannot ask someone else to use their own life to pay."

Master Shen was silent for a moment and said slowly, "You have been despised by both cats and dogs since you were a child, your father had not expected you to be able to rise to such a high price, I also feel proud."

"..." Shen Yi choked for a moment and said angrily, "You know nothing. Just quietly take walks with your bird and stop interfering with my business!"

"Although I'm already getting old, I still know a little about the outside world," said Master Shen gently. "Starting with Emperor Wu's dynasty, he had been especially afraid of civil and military officials becoming in-laws. I heard about grand generals with troops in their hands marrying princesses but marrying daughters of noble families — that is rare. Not mentioning you, but even Marshal Gu, they had only just gotten engaged, didn't the bride already die before marriage?"

His old man talked like a singing opera, with a long, drawn-out tone. Shen Yi's eyelids twitched. He always felt that his tune contained an abundant amount of implications.