Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 11 Anger

"This……"

"This...this, is it real?"

With trembling lips, Sheng Hong pointed tentatively at the old cloth in front of him, then turned to look at Wei Xiaoniang, seemingly wanting to get another answer from her.

"My lord, what is this?"

Wei Xiaoniang was also in a dilemma. She had always advocated living a simple and unassuming life, and she simply couldn't answer.

That's true, it feels like a provocation, and it's inevitable that some people will hold a grudge against you because of it.

But to say no would be to deny Minglan's character, which would be detrimental to the child's development.

Therefore, Wei Xiaoniang hesitated.

However, Wei Xiaoniang's appearance deeply hurt Sheng Hong's pride!

I have always considered myself an excellent leader of a distinguished family, capable of governing the country and bringing peace to the world, and cultivating myself and bringing tranquility to my family. I am exactly the kind of humble gentleman described by the sages.

Unexpectedly, such a sordid thing happened in his own backyard!

More importantly, this incident reminded Sheng Hong of his tragic childhood.
Back in the day, he and his stepmother were also...

Thinking of this, Sheng Hong became even more furious, wishing he could immediately throw this matter in his wife's face and let her see what she had done!
then.

Sheng Hong immediately stood up and stormed out the door without even putting on his coat properly.

Judging from his appearance, it seems he's going to confront Madam Wang and vent his anger, as if to avenge himself from his childhood and punish this "evil person" properly!
……

Meanwhile, Lin Qinshuang, who was keeping a close eye on Sheng Hong because her son had made a big mistake, also received a tip from her maid that Sheng Hong was angry.

"not good!"

Lin Qinshuang knew something was wrong the moment she heard the news, realizing that her methods had gone awry and Sheng Hong had discovered them.

"It must have been that vile woman Wei who complained!"

Lin Qinshuang's expression was uncertain as she paced back and forth anxiously, like an ant on a hot plate.

The reason she dared to so boldly withhold Wei Xiaoniang's monthly allowance was that she knew Wei Xiaoniang was a quiet person who wouldn't talk back, and she was certain that Wei Xiaoniang would not complain to Sheng Hong.

But who knows?
Wei Xiaoniang actually changed her mind and reported the evil deeds she had done to Sheng Hong!

How could Lin Qinshuang not be anxious and angry?
After all, in Honglang's heart, Lin Qinshuang was a beautiful woman who was well-educated, kind-hearted, and sensible!

"No! I can't let the master find out that I did this!"

Fearing that she would become a villain in Sheng Hong's eyes, Lin Qinshuang quickly pulled aside the strategist Zhou's wife and whispered, "Xue Niang, please help me think of a way!"

Madam Zhou was Lin Qinshuang's personal maid since childhood, and they were like sisters. Moreover, the two of them had experienced the ups and downs of the Lin family from prosperity to decline together, so their relationship was naturally even closer.

"Little girl!"

Zhou Xueniang leaned close to Lin Qinshuang and whispered, "Since the matter has been exposed, why don't we find a scapegoat and pin this on her?"

Recalling the humiliation Xiaodie had caused her in the kitchen, a hint of viciousness flashed in Zhou Xueniang's eyes.

"Given the lord's favor towards you, as long as there is a plausible reason, I believe no one will investigate further."

These words stirred something in Lin Qinshuang's heart; she felt they were indeed feasible.

"But who should we frame?"

"Should we pass it on to Madam Guan in the kitchen?"

Lin Qinshuang hesitated, not wanting to push her own people out.

"Need not!"

Zhou Xueniang, who saw through Lin Qinshuang's thoughts, was naturally happy to go along with it, so she spoke up and told her her idea.

“Young lady, Lady Guan is only acting on our orders. If we sacrifice her to save the king and push her out to take the fall, who will dare to work wholeheartedly for us in the future?” “Therefore, we must find someone else, such as Xiao Die, who serves Lady Wei!”

Zhou Xueniang looked at her master meaningfully, a hint of pleasure flashing in her eyes.

"This Xiaodie is the most loyal maidservant by Wei Xiaoniang's side, and she is also very stubborn. There is no way to pry open her or bribe her."

"So as long as we pin this on her, not only can we avoid this disaster, but we can also take the opportunity to get rid of Wei Xiaoniang's helper and prepare for our future plans."

After hearing Zhou Xueniang's explanation, Lin Qinshuang was also tempted.

"Okay! Let's do it!"

That's the good thing about these villains—they're decisive and act on their decisions immediately. Once they've made a decision, they go straight to it, and their actions are swift and decisive, without any hesitation.

Once Lin Qinshuang made up her mind, she nodded immediately without saying another word.

"Xue Niang, then this matter is entrusted to you. Make sure it's done before Hong Lang comes looking for us!"

Lin Qinshuang repeatedly explained.

"Yes, young lady!"

Zhou Xueniang smiled and nodded, feeling that the matter was definitely going to be a sure thing.

……

"Thum! Thug! Thumb!"

Sheng Hong, his steps as rhythmic as drumbeats, stormed angrily toward his wife's location.

However, as time passed, the anger he had been fueling gradually subsided, and Sheng Hong, who had been furious, regained a bit of his composure.

"no!"

Sheng Hong pondered that it was not appropriate to hold anyone accountable in the current situation. After all, today was his son Hua'er's betrothal ceremony, and he could not spoil the atmosphere.

Therefore, Sheng Hong decided to be patient for the time being and confront that "poisonous woman" after the betrothal ceremony was over.

Having made up his mind, Sheng Hong paused briefly, preparing to head towards the front living room. However, he suddenly stopped abruptly.

"wrong!"

After recalling some of the details of the incident, Sheng Hong suddenly felt somewhat unhappy!
However, this dissatisfaction was directed at Wei Xiaoniang.

Recalling the way Wei Xiaoniang looked when Xiao Minglan complained, Sheng Hong was certain that Xiao Minglan had indeed made the complaint herself.

seem?

This young lady Wei did not trust her master. Instead, she endured everything on her own, like an outsider. She did not regard herself as a member of the Sheng family, but only as a servant, isolating herself from the Sheng family.

By this logic, did she not regard Sheng Hong as her husband, but only as her master?

So, in Wei Xiaoniang's heart, she didn't actually have a self?
Upon realizing this, Sheng Hong felt a chill run down his spine!

"So, it turns out I've been deluding myself all along?"

Sheng Hong murmured silently in his heart.

"In Forgiveness's heart, there is actually no 'me' at all?"

At this moment, Sheng Hong suddenly remembered that the reason why Wei Xiaoniang entered the Sheng family was only to raise money for her father's medicine.

"Ah~"

After letting out a long sigh, Sheng Hong suddenly became somewhat disheartened.

"Well, no matter what, Shuyi is still heavily pregnant, and we can't just ignore her!"

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