Chapter 2 Just what I want
Sheng family, Wei Rui Xuan.

"The Yuan family is so indifferent. I am afraid that my life will be difficult in the future. I should have chosen the Duke Ling's Mansion!"

When Wang Ruofu heard that the Yuan family was reluctant to get off the boat and insisted on having her family come to invite them, she became furious.

Glancing at Sheng Hong who was calm beside him, he became even angrier, feeling that his own Hua'er had been pushed into a fire pit.

"Madam, please don't say angry words."

Sheng Hong saw that Wang Ruofu was pointing her spearhead at him, so he stood up, walked slowly to Wang Ruofu, and said in a gentle voice, "You know that the family tradition of the Duke of Lingguo is not right, and the men in the family have many wives and concubines at a young age, and they are extremely extravagant and lustful."

"In order to make up for the shortfall, he wanted to find a daughter-in-law from a wealthy family and use her dowry to make up for the shortfall."

"They came to ask for my Hualan's hand in marriage because they were eyeing my mother's dowry. If we really agree to their marriage, it would harm Hualan."

Wang Ruofu knew that she had said this in anger, but she still argued to save face, "Then Lord Qiu's son is better than the Yuan family's."

Hearing this, Sheng Hong also understood that his wife was just complaining to vent her anger, so he continued to explain slowly:
“This is the origin!”

"If it weren't for the desire to avoid marrying into the Qiu family, we wouldn't have to be so anxious to find a husband for Hualan."

Ever since Sheng Hualan came of age, Wang Ruofu has been anxious to find a good family for her.

Then Qiu Jing, the then prefect of Kaifeng, learned about this and immediately came to propose marriage for his son.

Logically speaking, the Qiu family and the Sheng family know each other well, and the second young master Qiu has a good appearance and character, making him a rare good in-law.

However, the Qiu family took the initiative to get involved in the battle for the royal succession, making it impossible for Sheng Hong, who adhered to a prudent approach, to avoid it.

The current emperor is old and all his children have died young. The throne can only be chosen from the royal family, Prince Yan and Prince Yong.

Prince Yong was of mediocre talent and had no political achievements, but he had many descendants.

Prince Yan was only half a year younger than Prince Yong. Although there were only father and son, they were both smart and capable and were highly respected.

He was unwilling to miss the position of crown prince, so he was always ready to make a move.

Qiu Jing's elder brother happened to be the King of Yan's teacher.

If the two families were to marry and the future prince ascended the throne, he, a distant relative, might not benefit much.

If they fail, the entire Sheng family will be buried with them.

That's why when he heard the news that Qiu Jing was coming to propose marriage, he was anxious to arrange a marriage for Hualan.

After feeling sorry for her injustice, Wang Ruofu calmed down a little. Seeing this, Sheng Hong immediately said a few words to comfort her.

After she was comforted, Sheng Hong gave a look, signaling the maid to continue dressing up Wang Ruofu.

After going out, Sheng Hong waved his hand and called for a follower.

"Hurry up and go to the dock and tell Bo Ge'er that the Yuan family can cancel the betrothal gifts."

……

Yangzhou Wharf.

A man dressed as a servant hurried to the dock and looked up to see Sheng Changbai in front of him.

As soon as I saw the eldest master's back, I was about to step forward.

Unexpectedly, I felt a sudden pain in the back of my neck, and then my vision went dark. A burly man behind me held me by the waist and helped me retreat into the alley behind me.

"Master, the messenger from the Sheng family has been knocked unconscious by me and thrown into the alley behind."

In less than a moment, the man walked through the rows of guards standing behind him, approached Yang Wenyuan, and whispered.

"Ah."

Yang Wenyuan smiled, put away the ivory fan in his hand, looked at the eldest son of the Yuan family who was still posing on the ceremonial boat, and said with a smile:

"Changqing, wait and see!"

On the ceremonial boat, Yuan Wenchun, who had been standing in the attic for half an hour, now had a frown on his face.

What’s going on? Why hasn’t the Sheng family come to ask me to get off the boat?

Yuan Wenchun came alone to propose marriage, and insisted that the Sheng family come to invite him before he was willing to give up the betrothal gifts. He had his own considerations.

Losing face for the Sheng family is equivalent to losing face for his younger brother, and he never tires of doing this. The family property is not much, so if his younger brother gets less, he can keep more for himself.

After all, she is just the daughter of a small Tongpan family. Marrying into the Earl's mansion is already a high marriage. Do I have to go and pick her up in person?
Moreover, the marriage between the two families is imminent, and the Sheng family has to endure some difficulties.

But after waiting for a long time, the Sheng family still didn't come to invite him, and Yuan Wenchun became a little impatient.

If you don't come yet, do I have to stay on this boat for one night?
After much thought, Yuan Wenchun decided that it would be better for him to be magnanimous and get off the boat on his own.

Just as he was worrying about not having a reason to make his "magnanimity" appear smoother, he looked up and saw Yang Wenyuan and Gu Tingye standing on the shore. Yuan Wenchun was immediately delighted, walked out of the attic, and shouted over there with a happy face:

"Young Marquis, Gu Erlang!"

As he said this, he was about to get off the boat.

"Young Marquis?"

When the Yangzhou officials and their families at the dock heard this, they immediately started talking about it.

Now everyone knows that the person on the boat is Yuan Dalang from the Earl of Zhongqin’s Mansion.

If the Earl's eldest son can call him "Little Marquis", then it is absolutely true that he is the eldest son of the Marquis.

"The Sheng family has such a strong relationship? Not only did they marry their daughter to the Earl's Mansion, but they also had the young Marquis attend the ceremony?"

"Could it be from the Yongyi Marquis' Mansion? Isn't Mrs. Sheng from the Yongyi Marquis' Mansion?"

"Didn't they say that the relationship between the two families had been severed a long time ago? But it's true that the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion is not doing well now, so there is a possibility that the two families can renew their friendship."

Seeing that Yuan Wenchun was about to take the opportunity to get off the boat, Yang Wenyuan did not agree with his wish and hurriedly asked loudly on the boat:

"Yuan Dalang, are you proposing marriage? Didn't you say the Earl and his wife were coming? Why are you here alone?"

The two were quite far apart, so Yang Wenyuan's words were very loud and everyone around them could hear them.

"Uh……"

Yuan Wenchun hadn't gotten off the boat yet. When he heard this, he felt embarrassed and regretted stopping the two of them.

Yang Wenyuan and Gu Tingye are both famous playboys in Bianjing in recent years.

One who monopolizes the money and power of Pingyang Marquis Mansion.

One inherited a huge dowry from his mother.

The waist is bulging.

He acted in an unruly manner and spoke without considering the occasion, often causing chaos at gatherings of nobles.

Why was I so blinded by greed that I called them out?

Yuan Wenchun was feeling annoyed, but suddenly he changed his mind.

Huh?
It doesn't seem to be entirely a bad thing.

Since these two devils are here, why don't I bring them into the team and let them cause some trouble in the Sheng family?
I can save face for my brother again!

Thinking of this, Yuan Wenchun immediately became much more enthusiastic. He left Sheng Changbai, who had embarrassed him, and went to meet Yang Wenyuan.

"Why did the young marquis and Erlang come to Yangzhou? Are they visiting relatives or for some other business?"

Yang Wenyuan smiled lightly, "Erlang came to Yangzhou for something, and I was bored in Beijing, so I followed him to see if there was any fun."

Yuan Wenchun was immediately delighted.

"Isn't that just perfect? ​​My family is getting married to the Yangzhou Tongpan family, and it will be a lively occasion. Why don't we join them?"

Yang Wenyuan looked puzzled, knowing that considering the reputations of the two brothers, Yuan Wenchun must have had bad intentions when he came forward to invite him.

But this was exactly what Yang Wenyuan wanted, so he agreed immediately.

Gu Tingye also nodded, but added, "I came to Yangzhou for something, and I don't want to use the name of the Marquis' Mansion. You can just call me Bai...Bai Ye."

People in the surrounding area heard that a young marquis had arrived, so the atmosphere became even more lively.

They all crowded forward, wanting to catch a glimpse of the marquis from Bian Jing.

(End of this chapter)