raction.In the silence, the atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive.All present held their breath, lest a sound escape their lips and disturb the Prince's contemplation.And at this moment, Li Chen is...Chapter 577: Are You Still Human

Originally, Li Chen didn't feel anything about these things, but he couldn't resist Su Jinpa's interest, so he was half-pushed and half-pulled to the side to watch the excitement.

It's clear that this family is quite well-off. The ceremonies and processions are all of a high standard, something an ordinary family couldn't afford.

And amidst the buzz of the surrounding populace, Li Chen found himself somewhat intrigued by the groom.

"The groom is an outsider, and it's said that his family is poor. They spent all their wealth to support him in his studies and imperial examinations. He took the exam in the previous session but failed, and since he had no money to return home, he ended up teaching at Master Lin's household in Tongzhou as a tutor for the children. Over time, one of Master Lin's daughters took notice of him."

This year's imperial examination finally paid off, and he passed the palace examination. As a result, Master Lin finally agreed to marry his daughter to him. Tsk tsk, what an inspiring story.

"That's great..."

Su Jinpa looked at the groom in the distance and said, "This is also a case of lovers finally getting married, isn't it"

Li Chen smiled faintly and didn't comment.

If it were just anyone else, that would be fine. But since he is a candidate from this year's imperial examination, Li Chen has certainly read through the detailed information. All of that information was compiled by the Dongchang after their own thorough investigation.

Li Chen also remembered that there was only one candidate from Tongzhou who took the palace examination, named Chen Shaohao. Li Chen had even seen his previous exam papers, which were considered excellent, so it was well-deserved for him to secure a spot in the palace examination.

It's a pity that he/she has bad luck.

Seeing Li Chen laughing inexplicably, Su Jinpa was about to ask when, suddenly, an incident occurred at the wedding procession ahead.

"Chen Shaohao! You heartless wretch!"

A sharp, piercing female voice cut through the celebratory music and festive atmosphere of the scene.

Su Jinpa immediately followed the curious gazes of the other people, and saw on the street a ragged, dusty woman leading a child no more than three or four years old by the hand. She was standing there, looking at Chen Shaohao with eyes full of despair.

And the Chen Shaohao who just a moment ago sat triumphantly on his steed, riding high with the spring breeze, turned ashen pale upon seeing the mother and child.

"Father."

A child by the woman's side called out to Chen Shaohao in a sweet, childish voice.

The moment those words left his mouth, the surrounding crowd erupted in an instant.

No matter what era or where, abandoning one's wife and children is absolutely the hallmark of a scumbag.

"You, you guys, how could you be here!"

Chen Shaohao's voice was filled with terror and disbelief, and there was a hint of shame.

He tightened his reins, then suddenly dismounted and strode quickly to the mother and child, saying, "You two go back first. I'll explain this to you later, alright"

Slap.

In response to him, she slapped him.

She wept uncontrollably, her voice filled with grief as she said: “I have been married to you for eight years. You've always been focused on your studies, striving for fame and fortune. Our home is bare, and I've shouldered all the responsibilities – taking care of everything from cooking and cleaning to raising our children. Every morning before dawn, I wake up to make tofu and sell it at the market.”

"Several years ago, you said you were going to the capital to take the imperial examinations. The thirteen taels of silver I gave you for your expenses were what I had saved by selling tofu for several years!"

"At that time, I was pregnant. I sent you out of the city. I waited for you for years, but I didn't hear a single word from you. Now, I came to the capital to find you, only to see that you are about to marry someone else!"

"Chen Shaohao, are you still human!" Chen.But Li Chenfeng remained calm and collected. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, then placed it back down with a gentle but audible clink against the table. The sound, though soft, was clear en...