Chapter 117 Summary of Experience from Grandma Kong's Open Class
Wei Ruixuan.

Sheng Hong told them to leave, and Wang Ruofu immediately left with a feeling of aggrieved.

When he got to his room, he was still angry.

He said angrily to Mother Liu who was following behind him:
"This damn bitch, she was clearly at fault today, but she used her seductive skills again, and made the master not give me face."

Mother Liu looked somewhat helpless:
"It would have been fine to scold Miss Lin for using Madam Kong's excuse. Madam, you should have stopped while you were ahead. Why did you insist on making Miss Lin kneel down and hit her?

The master is here, and Brother Feng has also knelt down to beg for mercy, so why don't you just go along with it and say a few words to vent your anger?"

Wang Ruofu immediately turned her head and said unhappily:
"What should I do? Lin Qinshuang, that bitch, finally got something to hold against me today. I can't bear this if I don't beat her up!"

Wang Ruofu had been led by Lin Qinshuang for so many years, and she had long hated her in her heart. Now that she had found an opportunity, she naturally did not want to let it go easily.

Lin Qinshuang must pay for my mental torture with her body!

"Then you can't just keep calling me a bastard. Every word you say hits the master sore. How can the master not be angry?"

Mother Liu knew that once Wang Ruofu got excited, she would ignore everything and just do what she wanted, saying all kinds of things like pouring beans out of a bamboo tube, so she was helpless.

"You have now made it clear that Lin Qinshuang was not at fault. The master is angry not because the lady punished Lin, but because of her inappropriate words."

Mother Liu naturally saw that Sheng Hong was intending to stand idly by.

But who knew that Chang Feng's words would slightly shift the blame to Sheng Hong, and his wife immediately fell into the trap.

He was so angry that he immediately started to scold Chang Feng because of his background.

He didn't notice his master's increasingly ugly expression at all.

After all, in Sheng Hong's opinion.

My background is the same as Chang Feng's.

By cursing like this, isn't Wang Ruofu cursing herself as well?

"I forget everything when I'm in a hurry!"

Wang Ruofu's expression was also not good, and a look of annoyance appeared on her face:
"After returning from Hongzhou, I taught Ruer to be more considerate of my nephews and cousins ​​in the future, and not to talk about family background, legitimate and illegitimate children, etc., and forget about them."

Wang Ruofu also had no place to vent her anger, so she complained a few words.

"You didn't even try to stop me. I lost everything in a good game of chess."

Mother Liu pursed her lips. She had been with Wang Ruofu for so many years, so she naturally knew that this was just Wang Ruofu's momentary angry words.

Even though what he said was unpleasant, he didn't take it to heart at all.

My wife is like this.

His heart is good, but his words are unforgiving.

Others don't know your ins and outs as well as you do, so it's easy for misunderstandings to arise.

Mother Liu thought to herself:
"The lady's words are really useless."

But what could Mother Liu do? She had chosen the person she would spend her life with, so she had no choice but to go through it with him. So she could only give some advice:

"Madam, you have learned a lesson today. You should be more careful in what you say and do in the future. There is no need to argue about verbal pleasure. The most important thing is to get the substance."

Mother Liu continued, "The most important things right now are the eldest sister's marriage and Brother Bo's studies. Brother Bo will take the imperial examination in August, and Sister Hua will marry into the Marquis's mansion soon. You have to prioritize."

When Wang Ruofu heard Mother Liu talking about her most proud eldest son and daughter, a look of pride appeared on her face.

"Yes, my becoming the eldest lady of the Huaer Marquisate is a foregone conclusion. If Bai'er also passes the Autumn Examination and gets on the list of successful candidates in the future, even if blue smoke comes out of Lin Qinshuang's ancestral grave, it won't be as good as mine!"

Wang Ruofu calmed down again.

Lin Qinshuang followed Wang Ruofu and left.

Seeing Wang Ruofu's figure disappear around the corner, he immediately turned around and went back.

Sheng Hong was still a little angry in the room. Seeing this, Lin Qinshuang said softly:

"Honglang, don't be angry. This is all my fault. I didn't teach Mo'er to be tolerant and loving to her sister and to restrain her edge. And because the mistress didn't like my and Feng'er's humble backgrounds, you, Honglang, were also blamed and suffered that undeserved disaster."

Sheng Hong's brows, which had been slightly relaxed, suddenly knitted together again, but he still asked:
"Why did you come back? Go talk to Mo'er, say a few words of comfort, and give her some medicine. There's no need to come here to apologize."

"Honglang, Mo'er was punished, and it's not his hands that hurt, but his heart."

Lin Qinshuang pursed her lips into a soft curve: "Mo'er just whispered that Daddy beat her so hard, he must not love her anymore. I'm worried that the child is upset, so I want you to go and take a look."

After hearing this, Sheng Hong was about to stand up, but then he paused.

I thought about Minglan’s performance just now.

One was grateful, thinking that the beating was not in vain and that he had learned a lesson.

A person who is sulking has to persuade others by himself...

"Molan is older than both Molan and Minglan. If I have to persuade the older ones, how can I leave the younger ones behind?"

Sheng Hong shook his head and replied:
"No, no, if you really can't get over it, then you've been beaten for nothing, so there's no need to go."

"Go back by yourself!"

With the comparison of Minglan and Wei Shuyi's subtle influence during this period, the weight of Linqi Pavilion in his heart is no longer as heavy as before.

But seeing Lin Qinshuang holding back her tears, Sheng Hong's heart softened and he instructed Dong Rong:

"Go and get the medicine that you treasure at home."

Then he turned to Lin Qinshuang and said:
"I'll ask Dongrong to deliver the medicine later. Apply it on Mo'er and he'll be almost fully healed by tomorrow."

Lin Qinshuang was unwilling to fail to complete the main task of calling Sheng Hong into Linqi Pavilion to gain sympathy, but seeing that Sheng Hong had already arranged everything and looked a little impatient, she did not dare to say more. She bowed and slowly retreated out of the house.

Linqi Pavilion.

In Molan's boudoir.

Molan was sitting on the bed. She heard the sound of the door opening outside. She thought that her mother had called her father over, and she burst into tears again.

"Just let me feel the pain, even if it hurts to death. Daddy beat me so hard, he must not love me anymore."

But when I got closer, I heard my mother's voice.

"Don't cry, your daddy isn't here."

After saying that, Lin Qinshuang sat next to Molan.

A look of worry on his face.

"not coming?"

Molan sniffed and stopped crying immediately. "Where is Daddy?"

"We should go to Mu Cang Zhai again tonight."

Lin Qinshuang looked helpless:
"If we don't come to Linqi Pavilion, the eldest lady just made your father angry again, and Wei Ruixuan will definitely not go there either. Then we can only go to Mu Cang Zhai."

Molan looked unhappy, with a hint of surprise in her tone:

“Under normal circumstances, Daddy would definitely come, but today he scolded my mother as well, and even went to Mu Cang Zhai.

What should we do? Does Daddy no longer love us? "

Lin Qinshuang gently took Molan's head, stroked her hair, and said slowly: "It's all my fault. I only taught you to be competitive, but forgot to teach you how to keep a low profile, and you are now in the spotlight."

"But it doesn't matter."

"When an enemy comes, we must fight him; when a flood comes, we must block it with earth. This Madam Kong cannot stay in our house forever. She will leave eventually. Mu Cang Zhai is also weak and sick. Your father will come back eventually."

As soon as Lin Qinshuang left, Sheng Hong went straight to Mucangzhai.

After entering the house, Sheng Hong only saw Wei Shuyi holding and teasing Chang Rong, but did not see Minglan.

I can't help wondering:

"Where's Ming'er? I just saw her coming back with you, how come she disappeared after just a while? Could it be that mother is still awake so late and called Ming'er over?"

Wei Shu nodded.

"Ming'er and I had just returned not long ago when Fang Mama came to tell us that Ming'er should go back to Shou'an Hall. She must have something to tell us."

Sheng Hong nodded gently and placed the ointment in his hand on the table:

"Mother must have heard about Ming'er's punishment. She has some excellent ointment and must have called Ming'er over to treat his injury."

Inside Shou'an Hall.

Just as Sheng Hong said, Old Madam Sheng was carefully applying ointment to Minglan under the lamp.

"You were just tied up together. Didn't you see I called your sister Hualan over? Didn't I ask you to come along too? You are too honest." Old Lady Sheng looked at Minglan's originally white and tender palms, which were now covered with red marks, and couldn't help but feel distressed.

"I'm not Sister Hualan."

Minglan pouted her rosy lips and muttered, "Sister Hualan can easily withdraw, but I can't."

Seeing that Old Madam Sheng wanted to speak, Minglan said hurriedly:
"Grandma, this Madam Kong is really admirable."

"admire?"

Old Madam Sheng glanced at Minglan, then lowered her head and applied the ointment while asking, "What do you admire about her?"

"Planning and strategizing!"

There was a strange look in Minglan's two big eyes.

"Mrs. Kong knew that we had made mistakes, but she didn't rush to attack us. Until today, she left a loophole for the fourth and fifth sisters to fight overtly and covertly. When the fire started, she stood up to administer justice, caught the mistakes, and punished them severely."

Then Minglan smiled, and the dimples on her cheeks were faintly visible.

"Then take what Dad said. Even if Dad wants to defend me, he can't say much. Instead, he should be fair and strict. Only in this way can he show his status as the head of the family."

Old Madam Sheng glanced at Minglan and said unhappily:

"You admire me for what I have done? Then you must learn from this carefully. Although the things in the backyard are not as dangerous as those in the court or on the battlefield, they should not be underestimated. You must think carefully before you act."

"You must know that there are officials outside, but there are also masters at home."

"Well, granddaughter saves!"

Minglan nodded vigorously and replied:

"Mrs. Lin has firmly grasped Dad's connections, so she has always been protected by Dad and can stir up trouble in the backyard, causing unrest in the family."

Old Madam Sheng shook her head and snorted:
"Your father may not really be deceived by that Miss Lin. In fact, maybe he knows everything in his heart and is just willing to do it."

This is very likely.

After all, Sheng Hong was able to thrive in official circles and had weathered many twists and turns safely, so how could he not notice Lin Qinshuang's actions at home?

But after all, he regarded Lin Qinshuang as the love of his heart, and she was at the top of his heart, and Wang Ruofu was a fool, so he just let it go.

"This is why my granddaughter admires Grandma Kong."

Minglan said with certainty:
"She didn't directly expose Lin Xiaoniang's true face. You have to know that if someone pretends to be asleep, he can't be awakened. Madam Kong was just reminding my father of the thing he cares about most, which is that no matter how great the love between his wives and concubines is, it is not as important as the honor, disgrace, rise and fall of the entire Sheng family."

"Madame Kong is telling my father that doting on a concubine too much will only lead to unrest in the family and quarrels between brothers. If it reaches its peak, it will also affect the reputation of the official.

As long as my father thought of this, even if Lin Xiaoniang was the apple of his eye, he would have to punish her. "

Minglan glanced at her grandmother, who seemed to be smiling but with relief in her eyes, and then some enlightenment arose in her heart.

"My granddaughter has only just realized that learning some empty stuff like tea appreciation and aromatherapy is secondary. Grandmother, you specially invited Grandma Kong into the house to teach us these essentials for how to live in the world in the future."

Seeing her grandmother nodding continuously, Minglan knew that she was right. She went forward to hug Old Madam Sheng, put her head in her arms, and said with emotion:
"I just understood this truth today. I feel so ashamed of my grandmother's painstaking efforts."

"Silly girl, it's best if you understand it yourself."

Old Madam Sheng stretched out her wrinkled palm and gently stroked Minglan's black hair, sighing slightly, "This lesson is not just for you, it is for everyone to see. How much they learn from it and whether they can change in the future is up to them."

"I am an old man, this is all I can do."

"Grandma is devoted to the Sheng family. I believe everyone can understand her painstaking efforts."

"You have suffered since childhood. You must be cautious and prudent. You must learn more and watch more to understand these principles. For example, the eldest lady in our family had a very good life when she was young. Her uncle and the whole family spoiled her. As a result, she has no idea of ​​tolerance and weakness, and she doesn't know how to balance and control. That's why Lin Xiaoniang has taken advantage of her all these years."

Old Madam Sheng smiled bitterly, "Just now, you guys left, and the eldest lady went to pick a fight with Lin Qige again, speaking harshly and hurting people, and made your father angry again."

Old Lady Sheng just sent the housemaid to call Minglan, but she learned that Minglan had gone to Mu Cang Zhai, and also learned about Wang Ruofu's reckless behavior. She felt helpless.

If I can’t even play a game that’s favorable for me, how can I lead you to victory?
Minglan and Old Lady Sheng looked at each other, but they couldn't say anything to their elders, so they just said awkwardly:

"Madam, you are outspoken and indulge yourself. It would be nice if you could live like this for the rest of your life."

"That won't do!"

Old Madam Sheng loved Minglan dearly and didn't want her to let her guard down, so she hurriedly said:

"Don't learn from your wife. If a person lives too smoothly, he will inevitably become blind and deaf."

"Tomorrow, you must stay awake!"

"Yes, grandma, your granddaughter will keep it in mind!" Minglan saw that Mrs. Sheng's reaction was a little big and knew that she was concerned about her, so she quickly responded.

(End of this chapter)