Chapter 149 The Truth of Linqi Pavilion, the Three Horsemen of Jiying Lane
Although he was not as disgusted as Sheng Hong was about using a woman's dowry, Hualan had just joined the family. Even if Yang Wenyuan was thick-skinned, he would not have the guts to covet Hualan's dowry.

Although there would be no embezzlement, since Hualan had already made such a big promise, Yang Wenyuan naturally had to let her get what she wanted.

As soon as the two entered Fanlou, a large table of dishes was immediately prepared.

Hualan couldn't eat much.

So most of the food went into Yang Wenyuan's stomach, and the rest was packed for Changqing.

Seeing that there was no waste, Hualan's angry expression eased a little.

However, when it came time to pay the bill, Hualan couldn't help but show a painful expression.

Seeing that the young wealthy woman with a net worth of over 100 million yuan was reluctant to leave after finally treating him to a meal, Yang Wenyuan immediately laughed.

However, Yang Wenyuan was not mocking him. Instead, he felt there was a kind of cute contrast.

In the past, Yang Wenyuan did not understand why married men liked to go out to eat and let their wives pay the bill, but today he finally understood a little bit.

The joy here is not something that can be told to outsiders!
……

The years are lingering and the flowers are fragrant.

After getting married, it seemed as if everything around me had settled down.

Yang Wenyuan gets up early to attend classes every day and returns home in the evening.

Hua Lan started to take care of the mansion when Yang Wenyuan went out to study.

The flower arranging and painting mounting skills learned from Nanny Kong were put to good use, allowing the entire Pingyang Marquis Mansion, especially Zize Residence, to regain the breath of life that had been missing for several years.

In particular, Hualan was usually diligent and friendly to others. She treated the elderly people in the original mansion and the maids she brought with her as a dowry equally. This also made the maids and servants work with a different spirit, and the whole place was thriving.

Whether there is a hostess in a house or not, the overall feeling and direct perception are completely different from before.

It's a feeling of home.

The affairs of the Marquis' Mansion were not a huge mess, and Hualan only needed to give orders most of the time, so she always had some free time after finishing her work.

At this time, Yang Wenyuan and Hualan got on the carriage of the "special driver" Changqing and went to the Sheng family together.

It’s not that frequent, just two or three times every ten days——^^.

Sheng Hong naturally had some opinions.

After all, what family would have a married daughter return to her parents' home so frequently? Those who didn't know would think that the daughter had a quarrel with her son-in-law and came back to her parents' home to complain - Wang Ruo and that unusual "person" naturally could not discuss this.

However, whenever Sheng Hong had an opinion, Wang Ruofu would block it with the words "You promised it with confidence before!", which made Sheng Hong speechless.

After all, I did agree to it at the beginning, but I only thought that I would reply once or twice a month at most.

Who would have thought that it would be so "convenient" to take advantage of Yang Wenyuan's studies.

Sheng Hong: Wang Ruofu, you have changed. You were not so smart before. What medicine did you take?

But Yang Wenyuan had no objection, instead he was happy to see it happen.

Therefore, Sheng Hong could only comfort himself in his heart:
'At least this will keep Hualan and Yang Wenyuan close to the Sheng family, which is not a bad thing.

Besides, after Yang Wenyuan passes the imperial examination next year, he will naturally be able to return to normal, so there is no problem! '

Thinking of this, Sheng Hong suddenly felt much better.

Sure enough, since I can't resist anymore, I might as well lie down and enjoy it quietly!

Hualan was naturally very happy that she could return to the Sheng family often.

Although she still has the temperament of a "miser", that is only towards outsiders. She is extremely generous to her family.

When she followed Yang Wenyuan home for the first time, she brought jewelry gift boxes for everyone in the family, even Lin Qinshuang and Wei Shuyi. This made Sheng Hong feel much better, and it was natural for him to "lie down".

Hualan would take her sisters to Fanlou every now and then to improve their diet, while Yang Wenyuan and his friends could only study at home and eat the "leftovers" that Hualan brought back.

These frequent visits to her parents' home created an atmosphere of harmony and love in the Sheng family.

Until that day...

Early October.

As time went by, the news that the military examination would be reopened after the next spring examination had gradually spread among the upper class circles in Bianjing City.

This move is to warm up in advance for the last grand court meeting of the Great Zhou at the end of this year, which will officially announce the news of "reopening of the military examination" to the world.

As time goes by, this news will spread to the lower class people in Bianjing City through various channels, and then spread to the entire Great Zhou.

Until the government officially issued an edict and began to implement it.

This is also a hidden benefit of living at the feet of the emperor.

If you are interested, you will always know about the important policies that the court is about to implement faster than others.

This is also considered as a preliminary step whenever there is a big move in the court.

However, although the reopening of the military examination was a major event in the court, since the students of Sheng Family Academy were not its target audience, no one was interested except Changbai, who was always paying attention to court news and national affairs, and Yang Wenyuan, who was considered the instigator.

Only Zhuang Xuejiu mentioned it briefly.

Compared to these things that seemed to have nothing to do with them, the students of Sheng Family Academy were more concerned about the news brought by Yang Wenyuan and Gu Tingye - Madam Wu's polo match was about to start!
And the time happened to be the day when the school was on half-month break!
No one would take time off to go to the polo club.

But if the opportunity arises, naturally no one would refuse—except Changbai, of course.

This guy seems to be an ancient version of a otaku. Compared to going out to play, he prefers to study calligraphy or read books at home.

However, with Yang Wenyuan, Gu Tingye and Chang Feng, the "Three Horsemen of Jiying Lane" present, Changbai naturally could not refuse.

He couldn't even handle one person, let alone three of them taking turns to bully him.

He was defeated simply and cleanly.

If you want to go to a place as lively as the polo field, you naturally have to go together.

Gentlemen, Yang Wenyuan is here to notify you.

The female members were naturally invited by Hualan.

Linqi Pavilion.

Lin Qinshuang was wearing a purple satin brocade dress, fanning herself with a round fan, and standing behind Molan, looking forward to seeing her.

Molan sat in front of the table, mixing ointments and whisking.

It was obvious that Lin Qinshuang was teaching Molan how to make tea.

Making tea is a skill that requires patience and eyesight.

Despite the instruction from Madam Kong and constant guidance from the "tea art master" Lin Qinshuang, Mo Lan's inherent temper could not be shaken off, so that his skills are still not perfect.

There are always one or two mistakes out of five times, and they cannot be corrected no matter what you do.

As soon as Xuenniang came to report the news that Hualan had returned home again, Molan's heart suddenly moved. He poured water without knowing how to count, and made a bowl of Yunjiaosan with more soup and less tea.

Seeing this, Lin Qinshuang couldn't help but sigh softly. "This little tea is to train your concentration and temper. If you get married and become the first wife of another family, how can you be so distracted by any random thing?"

"Girl, it's not my fault this time. It was Xue Niang who suddenly came in and spoke, causing my hands to tremble." Molan immediately argued unconvinced.

Xue Niang's expression froze slightly when she heard this.

I didn't expect that my active reporting of the situation at home would inexplicably cause trouble.

Lin Qinshuang was a little discouraged.

Although Xue Niang was partly responsible, the main reason was Molan herself.

But Molan, this girl, has been spoiled by her father since she was a child, and has developed a temperament even more like that of a legitimate daughter. She finds it difficult to tolerate criticism or correction from others, even from her own mother.

And even if you listen to it superficially, it will go in one ear and out the other and you won't learn it to your heart.

I don't know whose temperament I took after.

Lin Qinshuang understood the reason for Molan's sudden failure.

Hualan often went home during this period. She always took Molan, Minglan, Rulan and others to Fanlou to get some food and gave them some jewelry, which pleased them very much.

Molan didn't have any ill will towards Hualan, she just couldn't stand her status as the legitimate daughter. Now that she had received benefits many times, she naturally welcomed Hualan's arrival.

Thinking of this, Lin Qinshuang couldn't help but say with regret:

"I trained you to be a lady from a noble family, but I never thought you would be easily bought by Hua Lan's small favors, just a few meals and some jewelry."

Molan also had something to say, and whispered back:
"I ate the meal, but you put all the jewelry into your jewelry box."

Lin Qinshuang's expression froze, and she explained:

"I am saving this for your future dowry. It's not for me to use. If I don't save it for you, how can I prepare a dowry for you? Are you counting on the 'maid' of Wei Rui Xuan?"

Seeing her mother had said this, Molan didn't know what to say.

He just rolled his eyes silently while lowering his head to pour the tea.

"I heard you say this when Uncle Sheng Wei from the Youyang branch came to our house to give us gifts in previous years, but the pieces of jewelry you are wearing now look very familiar to me."

Lin Qinshuang didn't want to go into detail, lest she hurt the relationship between mother and daughter, and turned to scold Xue Niang:
"Why are you so flustered? It's not the first time the girl is going home."

After calming down a bit, he continued to ask:

"Tell me, what's the matter this time, Miss? Why did you ask Mo'er to come and talk?"

Xue Niang has long been accustomed to the moodiness of the mother and daughter. If she were not strong-willed and had a fragile heart, she would not have been able to work in Linqi Pavilion for so many years.

Although she was unhappy, Xue Niang still said respectfully:

"My dear, my elder sister didn't send anyone here. I saw it at the gate."

"Why are you shouting when no one is sent?"

Lin Qinshuang frowned even more when she heard this, and said angrily:

"If you act like this every time the eldest lady comes home, what will happen? Are we keeping you in Linqi Pavilion just to report to Hualan?"

Seeing that Lin Qinshuang seemed angry, Xue Niang quickly explained:

"It's unfair, young lady. I just came here in a hurry to report because I saw that the eldest sister's visit this time was different from usual."

Molan saw that Xueniang did not seem to be lying, so she helped and said:

"You too, little girl. Xue Niang has been serving us at home for many years. She has always been diligent in everything she does. She certainly wouldn't come to us to complain for no reason. Can't you wait for her to finish her words before judging?"

Upon hearing this, Xueniang immediately showed a look of gratitude towards Molan.

Seeing this scene, Lin Qinshuang immediately felt disgusted.

I didn't expect that the methods I taught my daughter would be used on myself today.

But there is no way, since Molan is his daughter, he can only bear it.

I just hope she will remember to use it in front of others in the future, instead of just being tough in front of her own mother.

Lin Qinshuang had seen how Molan treated her personal maid, and found her attitude to be very unkind.

Even though I have said it many times before, it has no effect.

Lin Qinshuang suppressed her thoughts and asked in a deep voice:

"Tell me, what did you see?"

Xuenniang knew that Lin Qinshuang was unhappy about what Molan had just said to her, so this was not the time to keep her in suspense and seek benefits, so she just told her what she had seen before.

Lin Qinshuang listened quietly and suddenly said:

"You mean Hualan didn't go to the old lady this time, but went straight to Wang Ruofu, seemingly to discuss something? And Wang Ruofu looked so happy and proud?"

"Yes, young lady, so I thought it must be something important, so I hurried here to report it."

Lin Qinshuang nodded, confirming Xueniang's guess.

"The last few times the eldest girl came back, she would first go to Shou'an Hall to talk, and then go to Wang Ruofu. This time she suddenly went straight to Wang Ruofu. She must have something to discuss."

"Yes!"

Xue Niang nodded repeatedly and said:
“Looking at the lady’s expression, it’s obvious that something good has happened to her. The lady always thinks of everyone who has something good to offer.

And if there is any benefit, the lady will definitely not think of us and think of stopping us in the middle, so I turned back immediately. "

Lin Qinshuang's previous anger was now completely gone, and she praised Xue Niang:
"Yes, your guess is correct. If there is anything beneficial, Wang Ruofu will definitely stop it."

Lin Qinshuang then paced around the room, fanning herself gently, and muttered to herself in confusion:

"What has happened recently that makes Wang Ruofu so happy?"

However, no matter how hard Lin Qinshuang thought about it, she couldn't figure it out.

The dates of polo matches are mostly uncertain, and most of the time they are decided on a whim by Mrs. Wu.

Or maybe a powerful family wanted to meet the couple and asked Madam Wu to organize a polo match between the two families so that the children of the two families could get to know each other.

Or there was a gathering of wives of officials, and most of the ladies were bored, so they got together.

Therefore, the news of the polo club is now only circulated among the ladies of high-ranking officials and nobles.

The post hasn't been made yet.

As the new mistress of the Yang family, Hualan is still young, but because of the Yang family's status, she is naturally a frequent guest at the mistress's gatherings.

At first, he still needed his aunt, Madam Chen, to help him, but slowly, with his graceful demeanor that was not befitting of a minor official, as well as his impeccable manners, he has now integrated into the group and can chat and laugh with many ladies whom he had never dared to dream of before.

Hualan understood that although she had a high status, she was too young - ladies of her age were still serving as slaves under the older generation of ladies.

Therefore, even when facing the ladies of the earl and viscount families, Hua Lan always acted in an equal manner - but she couldn't be any lower, as that would simply lower her own face and make people look down on her.

(End of this chapter)