Chapter 207 Sleepy on the Pillow

Hualan also came to her senses at this time.

I understood what Yang Wenyuan was planning.

Although she didn't know why Yang Wenyuan insisted on organizing a polo match, Hualan didn't object. However, she was not happy that Yang Wenyuan was going to use Yang Ruijin as an excuse.

It would be fine if it was true, but Yang Wenyuan was obviously just putting it on a pedestal.

Hualan doesn't want to use her sister-in-law as a scapegoat.

"No, no!"

Hualan directly refused:

"If you insist that Madam Wu hold a polo match in the near future, I can find other excuses. Why should we use a big knife to kill a chicken and use a name like Rujin?"

"That's right, that's right!" Yang Ruijin also echoed.

In fact, she had spent a lot of time with Yang Wenyuan, and she didn't think there was anything wrong with Yang Wenyuan's proposal. The idea of ​​"winning a marriage through a martial arts competition" even suddenly popped up in her mind. However, since Hualan, the family's backer, had expressed opposition, Yang Ruijin was naturally willing to be a yes-man.

"I want to do more than one thing."

Seeing that both the elder and the younger expressed their opposition, Yang Wenyuan muttered:
"If I just want to have a fight, I have my own way."

"Why do you need so many lengths?" Hua Lan looked puzzled.

Could it be that her husband had gone mad in the Imperial Examination Hall? Hua Lan thought about Yang Wenyuan's stubbornness on the bed a few days ago, and she couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

Of course, Yang Wenyuan didn't dare to say that he wanted to steal Mrs. Wu's job, but he wanted to form a triangle at once.

wrong.

If Minglan is added, it will be the “Iron Four Corners”.

So I just vaguely said:

"I have my reasons."

Like Yang Yuqing, seeing that Yang Wenyuan was unwilling to say more, Hua Lan did not ask any more questions. However, she still disagreed with Yang Wenyuan's suggestion:
"But you can't use Rujin's name."

Madam Hualan had spoken, and Yang Ruijin was also shouting her disagreement, so Yang Wenyuan had no choice but to give up.

However, just when Yang Wenyuan thought that his plan had failed and he could only wait for fate to decide, the course of events took an abrupt turn.

Early the next morning.

Old Madam Sheng sent someone to the Marquis of Pingyang's Mansion, asking Hualan to go to the Sheng family to talk, saying that she had something to discuss.

Hualan thought there was something urgent at home.

He was extremely anxious and immediately sent someone to the martial arts arena to call Yang Wenyuan back.

Then the couple hurriedly got on the carriage and rushed to the Sheng family.

Jiying Lane.

Sheng family.

It was only when Yang Wenyuan and Hualan arrived at the Sheng family that they realized that the mansion was completely peaceful.

Afterwards, Yang Wenyuan accompanied Hualan to Shou'an Hall to inquire, but they were stopped unexpectedly.

Old Madam Sheng asked Fang Mama to pass on the message:
"This is a matter between women. It's not appropriate for a grown man like Yang Wenyuan to be listening in."

Only then did Yang Wenyuan realize that Hualan had made a misunderstanding.

"You're talking about this female family matter. Why did you call me over? I'm so excited."

Yang Wenyuan was speechless.

But since he was already here, Yang Wenyuan was too lazy to go back.

Since I've come here for no reason, I have to get something for free.

It just so happened that Yang Wenyuan was practicing martial arts and had not had breakfast yet, so he simply went straight to find his classmate from the Sheng family to have breakfast.

Chang Feng might have worked too hard last night and hasn't woken up yet. Yang Wenyuan could only go find his brother-in-law Chang Bai.

Changbai got up.

Not only does he get up early, he is also as hardworking as Yang Wenyuan.

However, Yang Wenyuan was practicing martial arts, while Changbai was studying literature, and they went to Qiming Pavilion to study early in the morning.

It just so happened that he was also reading on an empty stomach, so he got together with Yang Wenyuan.

Shou'an Hall.

Hualan entered the front hall.

Then I saw Old Madam Sheng and my mother Wang Ruofu sitting quietly, both of them with warm smiles on their faces.

"Grandma, mother, is there something urgent that made you send someone to call me?" Hua Lan asked as she entered the room.

"Silly child, what else could be so urgent at home!"

Wang Ruofu glared at Hua Lan, and after Hua Lan sat down beside her, she said:
"Lady He sent a letter last night saying that we would be able to reach Bianjing in two days, so your grandmother called you here."

"So fast?"

Hua Lan blurted out:

"Didn't it say late March?"

Now it was Wang Ruofu's turn to be confused.

"Hua'er, have you been living a comfortable life and lost your mind? Today is exactly the end of the month."

"Ah?" Hua Lan looked embarrassed at the inexplicable looks from Old Lady Sheng and Wang Ruofu.

It’s all because of that enemy Yang Wenyuan!

In the past few days, I have been staying in my room and not going out. I can't even remember the days!

However, Hualan had been with Yang Wenyuan for a long time, and had learned to be a bit thick-skinned. In an instant, she turned from shy to happy, and said with joy:

"It's for the old lady. That's great!"

"right!"

Wang Ruofu didn't care about these details and was also happy:

"When Old Madam He arrives, ask her to take a good look at you and give me a plump, white grandson as soon as possible!"

"Mother..." Although her mother and grandmother were present, Hua Lan still felt a little shy when she said this suddenly.

"Kid, there's nothing to be shy about."

"OK OK."

Old Madam Sheng nodded and said:
"Hua'er, don't go out to visit friends these days. Stay at home and take good care of yourself. You will be better when the time comes."

Hua Lan nodded obediently:

"Yes, grandmother."

Old Madam Sheng turned to look at Wang Ruofu again:
"You should ask the girls at home to be quiet for the next few days, and then ask Old Madam He to help take a look."

The examination will begin.

Zhuang Xuejiu resigned from his job to Sheng Hong on the grounds of going home to take care of his mother.

Honoring parents is a huge matter, and Sheng Hong did not even dare to say a word to try to keep him. When he learned that Zhuang Xuejiu would come back when the results of the imperial examination were announced, he immediately prepared Zhuang Xuejiu's tuition fee (although he had given it before, but later on with so many students added, Zhuang Xuejiu still did not take a penny, and Sheng Hong felt bad about it, so he finally forced it on him).

With the departure of Zhuang Xuejiu, the Sheng family academy was naturally closed down, leaving only a plaque with the words "Qiming Pavilion". However, the name "Qiming Pavilion" was only mentioned for less than three months before it was put aside.

Without the constraints of the private school, the girls in the family naturally began to compete again.

There is a small quarrel every three days and a big quarrel every five days.

In particular, Molan felt more and more threatened by Minglan, and no longer dared to focus all her attention on Ruolan, and only occasionally took Minglan along.

But Minglan is now much tougher than when she was young.

She gradually began to understand that many things could not be expected, but some things had to be fought for, especially with Wei Shuyi, who had awakened and was encouraging her.

Sometimes, when she couldn't convince herself, she would say something to Molan, and then Rulan would take the opportunity to join in. But Molan was not to be outdone.

Sometimes, when she couldn't get the point across, she would go to Sheng Hong crying and ask for his advice.

This made Sheng Hong very confused.

Although he loves Molan, Rulan and Minglan are not easy to deal with now.

Now that Wang Ruofu and Old Madam Sheng have a good relationship, it will naturally benefit Ruolan. And Ruolan has a biological sister who is the eldest lady of the Marquis's Mansion. Sheng Hong is very lucky that Ruolan doesn't act like a spoiled child at home.

As for Minglan, after Changbai reported what Minglan said in the academy, Sheng Hong has gradually begun to pay attention to this daughter who has been hiding quietly in the corner. With Wei Shuyi by her side, Sheng Hong does not want to be biased because of this.

However, Sheng Hong was not biased, but he could still give each of them fifty lashes and order them to copy books in the name of disharmony between sisters.

During this period, the most lively place in the Sheng family was Rulan's yard.

If you win the debate, you can copy books happily.

If I lost the debate, I would just copy while crying and mumble a few summaries to lay a solid foundation for future debates.

Old Madam Sheng thought that it was because of the warming weather that the girls in the family were suffering from liver fire, so she decided to let Old Madam He help Hualan with her conditioning while also helping the girls in the family with their conditioning.

If Yang Wenyuan knew about this, he would definitely say:
"This is the restlessness of adolescence!"

At this time, the housekeeper from Shou'an Hall suddenly brought Mama Liu to report.

"Madam, old lady, young lady, Madam Wu from the Earl of Yongchang's mansion is here."

"Mrs. Wu?"

The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren in the room looked at each other, not understanding why Mrs. Wu suddenly came.

Could it be that he came here for Hua'er? However, as soon as this thought came to mind, Wang Ruofu denied it herself.

But no matter what, the lady of the Earl's Mansion came to the Sheng family in person. Although she did not hand in her visiting card in advance, Wang Ruofu, the lady of the Sheng family, had to treat her with courtesy.

After apologizing to Old Lady Sheng, Wang Ruofu led Mother Liu to the front hall.

Arrived at the front hall.

I just happened to see Madam Wu wearing a purple shirt with a cloak on the outside, and she was taking off the cloak with the help of her personal maid.

Standing behind him was a young man who was not very tall and was a little thin.

At this moment, the young man was standing there bored, with a lazy and sleepy look on his face. Judging from his behavior, he was obviously Madam Wu's biological son.

"Did she bring her own husband with her?" Wang Ruofu muttered to herself.

Seeing Wang Ruofu coming, Madam Wu immediately stepped forward and apologized:

"Sister Sheng, I am sorry for coming to your house without your permission!"

No matter what dissatisfaction Wang Ruofu had in her heart just now, it disappeared without a trace after Mrs. Wu called her sister.

"You are a distinguished guest, but I can't wait for you to come."

After a brief greeting, the two sat down hand in hand.

Only then did Wang Ruofu look up at the young man standing beside her.

"Who is this……"

Mrs. Wu apologized again and then introduced:

"This is my youngest son, the sixth in the family, and his name is Liang Han."

"It's Rokuro!"

When Wang Ruofu heard that it was Madam Wu's youngest son and that they were of similar age, she thought that Madam Wu had brought her son to visit her, and immediately tried to find topics related to Liang Han in her mind.

After a while, he found an idea in his mind and said:

"I heard that my Sanlang, Brother Feng, is quite familiar with you? Do you often attend poetry gatherings together?"

"..."

Wang Ruofu didn’t know the truth about the “poetry meeting”, but Madam Wu and Liang Han were still unclear about it, and they were both awkwardly standing there.

Seeing that Liang Han didn't reply and seemed shy, Wang Ruofu had to look at Madam Wu with a stiff smile.

Mrs. Wu's mouth twitched slightly, and she reluctantly said:

"That should be the case, but I don't know much about the fun things that happen between the younger generations."

Fearing that Wang Ruofu would call Chang Feng out again, Madam Wu could only change the subject:

"I haven't seen you for a long time. I wonder if the old lady is in good health?"

Wang Ruofu had just come out of Shou'an Hall and had done his homework. He immediately replied:

"Thank you for your concern, Madam. Although it was a cold winter last year, Bianjing is under the Emperor's feet and is blessed by him. My mother's health is much better than before."

Listening to Wang Ruofu's flattering words, Liang Han, who was standing by, was already annoyed by being woken up so early by Madam Wu, and he rolled his eyes secretly when he heard that.

Madam Wu nodded slowly:

"It is a blessing for the whole family that the elderly are in good health."

"Yes, my mother is in very good health. My daughter and son-in-law happened to come back this morning and are here to chat with her."

"Oh? That's a coincidence."

Mrs. Wu was wondering why Wang Ruofu was so slow to come out to greet them. It turned out that Hualan and Yang's son-in-law had returned.

"Then can we go and pay a visit to the old lady?" Mrs. Wu asked.

"Of course you can!" Wang Ruofu immediately stood up and motioned for Madam Wu and Liang Han to go out first.

Then he called over Mother Liu and whispered:

"Son-in-law and Bai'er should be together. Call them to Shou'an Hall to talk first. Then go to her room and ask Rulan to wash and dress herself. I will call her to meet the Earl's wife and Liang Liulang."

Mother Liu left immediately.

Wang Ruofu then smiled and led the two of them towards Shou'an Hall.

Over at Wei Rui Xuan.

The three people that Wang Ruofu had ordered Liu Mama to find were all eating breakfast at the small table.

Originally there were only Yang Wenyuan and Changbai.

But after a while, Rulan appeared from nowhere. Although her eyes were sleepy, her small nose twitched slightly as she walked in, staring at the breakfast on the table.

It was not easy to drive out one's own sister, so naturally the army of eaters had another new member.

When Fang's mother came over, she saw the three of them leaning over the table with their hands on their backs, their bellies bulging, and they seemed to be a little full.

"It is easy to get full when eating with many people. The ancients were right."

Seeing her sister not caring about her image at all, Mother Liu skillfully chose to turn a blind eye.

What can I do? I can only pamper my own sister.

"Son-in-law, Second Young Master."

Mother Liu ignored Rulan and said to Yang Wenyuan and Changbai:
"Mrs. Wu from the Earl of Yongchang's residence came to visit us just now, and brought her son Liu Lang with her. She is now on her way to Shou'an Hall to visit the old lady."

"Mrs. Wu?"

Yang Wenyuan's eyes suddenly lit up.

I was just thinking about how to get Madam Wu to organize more polo matches, and now I run into it at the Sheng family. Isn't it like someone sending you a pillow just when you feel sleepy?

"Come on, come on, Changbai, let's go take a look together."

Yang Wenyuan guessed that Mrs. Wu must have something going on when she suddenly came to the Sheng family, otherwise she would have sent an invitation in advance.

As the eldest son of the Sheng family, Changbai naturally had to go and chat with the distinguished guest. He did not refuse and nodded to Mother Liu, then went to Shou'an Hall with Yang Wenyuan.

Rulan was left alone sitting at the small table, still looking relaxed as if she had eaten her fill.

(End of this chapter)