Chapter 189 Different Experiences Create Different Attitudes
Minglan was afraid that Rulan would not believe it, so she quickly explained:

"I came home late yesterday, and my grandmother was still nagging about it."

To Rulan, this explanation seemed like an attempt to cover up something, which made her look suspicious.

Minglan quickly interrupted Rulan's thoughts and asked:

"Fifth sister, is there something you want to talk to me about?"

Rulan was a rough person. When Minglan asked this question, she immediately put aside the doubts in her mind and replied:

"I came to ask you how your purse embroidery is going?"

Minglan was afraid that Rulan would ask too many questions, so she asked Xiaotao to follow behind with the bookcase, and she walked out with Rulan, saying:
"Fifth sister, you also know that I was punished by Master Zhuang to copy books..."

"So you didn't embroider at all?!"

"Fifth sister, don't worry. I have already embroidered most of it last night. I will finish it and send it to you tonight."

"You said so. I will wait for you even if I don't sleep tonight."

"Um……"

"..."

Although Minglan accepted the purple-hair brush from Qi Heng, it was too expensive. Her grandmother always lived in a simple and plain way at home, so the source of the brush could not fall on her grandmother.

Minglan pondered over it, but finally she did not dare to take it out from the school. She could only put it secretly in her room and only take it out to use when no one was around.

But even so, Minglan was very happy with the two purple-hair brushes given by Qi Heng, and she often held them in her hands, rubbing them and thinking deeply.

This made Old Lady Sheng laugh. Minglan had grown up now and didn't like going out. She always stayed in her room.

Fortunately, he was practicing calligraphy, otherwise she would have to worry about developing a mental illness.

Qi Heng noticed that Minglan had not used the purple-hair brush he gave her for a long time in the school, so he asked Minglan about it, but she didn't like it.

After Minglan's explanation, Qi Heng finally reacted.

He then gave her two brushes of moderate value and a lot of flowery paper, which showed that he had tried his best to please Minglan.

……

Time is beautiful and life is lingering.

Qi Heng has someone at home who helps cover up the situation.

Minglan from the Sheng family would occasionally stay until the end of the school, giving him a chance to meet her and talk for a while.

Although the two of them were not alone for a long time, for Qi Heng it was already what he wanted.

The past few months have been extremely prosperous.

All of this was seen by Princess Pingning.

How could a mother not notice such a sudden change in her son? So she called Buwei over and questioned him again.

However, what he got from Buwei was still "Everything is the same as before, nothing is wrong."

Princess Pingning remained silent.

But seeing that Qi Heng studied harder every day, he didn't want to interfere.

After all, the sixth daughter of the Sheng family still has more than a year to go before she reaches marriageable age. Qi Heng stopped going to the Sheng family after he passed the imperial examination. There has been a gap of more than a year in between. As long as he doesn't allow them to meet, their feelings will naturally fade.

What does a child know about love? It's just that "if you know how to be lustful, you will admire young girls."

As he met so many noble ladies, he would naturally forget about this little illegitimate daughter of the Sheng family.

Time passes.

The thick and warm winter clothes were quietly changed.

The weather is no longer freezing cold, but starting to feel a bit cooler.

It is rare to have a day off in the school.

Yang Wenyuan originally wanted to lie down at home for a day, but unexpectedly, Yang Ruijin came to his door in advance.

Yang Wenyuan went to the private school every day, and Hualan, the eldest lady of the Yang family, would sometimes follow him, but Yang Ruijin was miserable.

I have been kept at home by my mother, Madam Chen, since winter, and was taught the rules by a retired nanny from the palace. When the weather finally warmed up and I began to relax, I found that there was no one to play with.

It was impossible for her to visit the Sheng family every day like Yang Wenyuan, so when she heard that Yang Wenyuan was taking a day off, she came to the house and asked Yang Wenyuan to invite the Sheng family to have fun at the Pingyang Marquis' Mansion.

Of course, Changbai and others were just incidental, the main reason was for Rulan and Minglan.

Yang Wenyuan didn't want to agree, but unfortunately his sister-in-law Hualan was not firm in her stance and was easily persuaded, so she agreed after a few pleadings.

Pingyang Houfu.

Hualan was having fun with her younger sister and Yang Ruijin, while Yang Wenyuan, Gu Tingye and Changbai were sitting in the pavilion in the lake fishing.

As for why Gu Tingye is here, that’s a long story.

In short, Yang Wenyuan only called the Sheng family but did not notify Gu Tingye. Who would have thought that Gu Tingye would come uninvited early this morning.

I think it was "Sheng Bailan" who leaked the information.

The warm spring sunshine shines on my face.

The three of them leaned comfortably on the "recliner" invented by Yang Wenyuan. The backrest and legs were filled with soft padding. Their eyes were slightly open and their expressions were lazy. They looked very comfortable.

Even Changbai is no exception.

Even though he has always liked reading, after more than two months of high-intensity work, he felt mentally exhausted and needed to rest and adjust his mood.

However, people's physiques are different.

The way of conditioning also varies from person to person.

For example, Chang Feng didn't come.

Don't get me wrong, Chang Feng is not not going out today, he is just lying at home to rest. On the contrary, he got up early in the morning and used the excuse that he and his brother Chang Bai took a carriage to Pingyang Marquis Mansion.

However, as soon as he stepped out of the door and turned the corner, he jumped off the carriage and rushed to his land of gentleness.

I think in Chang Feng's opinion, those leaders will be able to soothe his dry heart.

The three people on the recliners were half resting and half chatting.

"Since you are here, Zhong Huai, why don't you call Yuan Ruo over?"

Yang Wenyuan saw that his fishing rod had not been hooked for a long time, so he raised the rod, causing ripples on the lake surface, and said:
"You all came, but Yuan Ruo didn't come. If people knew about this, it would seem like I didn't call out on purpose."

Changbai also said:

"Yes, Zhong Huai, didn't I ask you to call Yuan Ruo to come and get together? Why didn't you call her?"

"I dare not call him."

Gu Tingye raised his neck slightly, passed Yang Wenyuan and looked at Changbai on the other side. Seeing Gu Tingye looking at him, Changbai looked back inexplicably, not knowing what he meant. Gu Tingye continued to say to Changbai:

"Since the start of the school year, Yuan Ruo and your Xiao Liu have been meeting privately at the Sheng family. I have seen them several times, and each time I had to secretly turn around and walk away, pretending I didn't see anything. It's okay at your house, but if it were here, I'm afraid the situation would be even more difficult to control. I'm doing this for everyone's good."

"Gu Tingye, what do you mean?"

This matter concerns Minglan's reputation. Changbai has always treated Minglan as his own sister, and even valued her more. When he heard Gu Tingye say this, he immediately became anxious and didn't even say Gu Tingye's courtesy name, but called him by his name.

"Hey, we're all brothers, we won't tell anyone."

Gu Tingye quickly raised his hand and looked at Yang Wenyuan, saying:
"If you don't believe me, just ask your brother-in-law. One time after school, Donghuan and I were waiting for Sister Hua to go home together. We happened to see your Xiaoliu and Yuanruo standing together. Donghuan, tell me."

Hearing this, Changbai turned and looked at Yang Wenyuan.

After exchanging a glance with Changbai, Yang Wenyuan smiled awkwardly and said:
"Changbai, believe me, I just met you once by chance, and I haven't seen you any other time."

These words were no different from agreeing to something. Changbai then realized that Minglan and Qi Heng had actually reached this point.

How does this work?
There is a huge gap between them, and how can Xiaoliu deal with the huge mountain of Princess Pingning? "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Changbai glared at Gu Tingye and Yang...

Yang Wenyuan is his brother-in-law after all, so Changbai held back and only complained to Gu Tingye:

"You are just here to enjoy the fun, but why don't you think about my sister's reputation?"

"and many more……"

Gu Tingye quickly sat up and raised his hand to stop him:
"Why do you say that as if I came to your Xiaoliu? And I won't say this to anyone else. I only said it today because you are here. Don't worry, I am not a gossiper and I won't say it to anyone else."

As he said this, he looked at Yang Wenyuan proudly.

"Donghuan, don't you think so?"

Yang Wenyuan was speechless.

After thinking for a long time, Changbai said in a deep voice:
"No, I ignored their affairs earlier because of my consideration for the young master, but now they have met in private, which is close to 'private dealings'. This concerns Xiaoliu's reputation, and I can't just ignore it!"

As he said that, Changbai was about to stand up, but was stopped by Gu Tingye.

"Don't make it so serious. It's just a few words in private. How can it be considered a private transaction?"

Gu Tingye said unhappily:
"Ask your brother-in-law if he and your elder sister had ever met or talked in private before they got married?"

After hearing what Gu Tingye said and the looks from the two of them, Yang Wenyuan's face couldn't help but twitch.

Gu Tingye, you will die if you talk less!
Besides, this is a matter between Minglan and Qi Heng, how did it involve me?

When his eyes met Changbai's, Yang Wenyuan quietly looked away, not daring to look him in the face.

The silence speaks.

"You see, isn't this quite normal?" Gu Tingye said calmly.

"This is different!"

Changbai wanted to say that the gap in status between Minglan and Qi Heng was even greater, especially since the Qi family had the great figure of Princess Pingning, unlike the Yang family, where Yang Wenyuan had no one to rely on and his uncle and aunt obeyed him. But since this was related to his brother-in-law and elders, Changbai couldn't say it.

He just said angrily:

"Anyway, this won't work! I thought the young master was a man of virtue and courtesy, but who would have thought he would do things so inappropriately, only caring about his own feelings and not caring about my little six's reputation at all."

"How can you know whether your Xiaoliu is willing or not?"

Gu Tingye asked:
"If your little six also agreed happily and was happy to do it, and you interfered in the middle, wouldn't it be even more chaotic and messy?"

Changbai frowned and said thoughtfully:

"I know my little six's personality. Even though she is a little fond of the young master, she is very realistic and cautious. She will never dare to be suspicious."

"That's not necessarily the case."

Gu Tingye retorted:

"If your Xiaoliu was unwilling, how could Yuan Ruo have happened to meet Minglan so many times? Could it be that he had arranged for Qi's spies to be in Sheng's house so that he could find Minglan every time? I think it was a matter of mutual consent."

After these words were spoken, Changbai remained silent.

There is some truth in what Gu Tingye said.

If Minglan was really unhappy, her own mansion was not small, the school was right there, and she had to avoid people, so how could she meet them often?

Besides, even if we encounter one, we can take a longer route and it will be less likely to happen again in the future...

Changbai couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

"So, this can be said to be a matter of mutual affection. If you are thinking about Minglan and Qi Heng, you don't have to point it out." Gu Tingye continued.

Yang Wenyuan had been listening, and suddenly said:
"What happens after that?"

"After what?" Gu Tingye couldn't help but ask.

"How should the two of them deal with each other after the imperial examination?"

"how……"

Gu Tingye thought about it and felt that it was a bit difficult to deal with.

If it were me or Yang Wenyuan, this would not be a big deal. As long as the imperial examination was over, they could go straight to the bridal chamber regardless of whether they passed or not. But it was different for Qi Heng.

Gu Tingye was speechless for a moment.

"Yes!"

Changbai also said:

"It's going to be fruitless. No matter whether they like it or not, as their brother, I have to help them sort it out."

"Now I can't worry about whether the young master is going to take the imperial examination."

Changbai's eyes gradually became firm, and he said:

"You can take the imperial examination again, but there is no chance to regain the reputation and good name of my little six."

Changbai said this, and wanted to find Qi Heng to clarify things immediately, but Yang Wenyuan said:

"There's no need to go find Yuan Ruo. You can talk to Sixth Sister first."

Yang Wenyuan continued:
"I think Sixth Sister is a clear-headed person with a lot on her mind. She is just happy for a moment now and no one can enlighten her. If you go find her yourself, she will naturally understand the truth."

In fact, Yang Wenyuan didn't expect things to turn out this way.

After all, according to the original story line, Minglan has been cautious since childhood because of Wei Shuyi's death. Therefore, although she also liked Qi Heng, she rationally pushed it away and tried not to get involved.

But now Wei Shuyi is not dead, but is increasingly favored by Sheng Hong. In addition, Old Madam Sheng has the handle on Wang Ruofu, so she is very friendly to Minglan. Hualan can also go home often and treats Minglan as her own sister. As a result, although Minglan's personality is generally the same, her attitude towards many things has changed a little.

Such as the attitude towards Qi Heng.

Although she knew clearly in her mind that she should not accept Qi Heng's kindness and should refuse Qi Heng's request to meet her, she still had a sense of luck and enjoyed this hazy joy.

Otherwise, Minglan would not have delayed leaving Qiming Pavilion many times in the past few months and then been met by Qi Heng.

After all, Minglan also has hope in her heart.

Slightly different life experiences foster different attitudes towards behavior, which remain largely unchanged, but are still different in the details.

At this time, someone is needed to wake you up.

Now that this matter has been pointed out by Gu Tingye in front of Changbai, Changbai naturally takes the lead.

Changbai also thought it made sense.

In the end, this matter depends on Sixth Sister’s attitude.

If Sixth Sister really has feelings for Qi Heng and has deep affection for him, could he really bear to separate the two of them?

Changbai didn't know.

He felt that he could only come up with the answer when the matter came to a head and he was forced into a corner with no way out.

"Brother-in-law is right."

Changbai nodded slowly and said:

"When I get home later today, I will go talk to my sixth sister."

Changbai only hopes that Minglan can be as sober as he expects, otherwise he is afraid that he can only supervise her closely, and Changbai will not be at ease if others do not do so.

"Alright!"

Gu Tingye smacked his lips, seeming to feel a little regretful that Changbai was finally going to “break up the couple”.

(End of this chapter)