Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 207 Yanran
For the next eight days, just as she had said, Ru Languo relentlessly sought an opportunity to drag Sheng Changquan out.

However, as the saying goes, there is always someone stronger, and there is always someone better.

Even though Ru Lan acted unconventionally, hiding in the shadows, not using the main entrance, or launching surprise attacks at dawn, dusk, or even late at night in an attempt to seize Sheng Changquan, she still ultimately failed miserably.

This was because, for the next eight days, Sheng Changquan really didn't leave the hospital. Except for necessary outings for daily life, he kept the door of his study, Zhiyuan Hall, closed and devoted himself to studying.

Even his daily boxing practice was canceled, and he instead hid in his room to practice breathing exercises.

Although the martial arts of this world are remarkable, they are still not divorced from scientific reality. In terms of Sheng Changquan's experience, the reason he was able to reach the second-rate level is simply because he is strong, fast, and has thick blood.

When fighting, he can hit hard, run fast, and react quickly. But most importantly, he is physically strong and can withstand the attacks of others.

A second-rate expert can defeat thirty elite soldiers. Although there has never been a real, hard-fought battle, Sheng Changquan believes that if he is well-prepared, he can still defeat these thirty people.

Therefore, Sheng Changquan believes that in addition to physical training, breathing exercises are also essential for improving strength.

After all, this approach helps one take control of oneself and understand one's surroundings.

That said, during these eight days, apart from Rulan still acting carefree and constantly arguing with Sheng Changquan, the entire Sheng family was shrouded in a tense atmosphere.

Now, Sheng Hong no longer socializes outside. As soon as he finishes his official duties, he immediately returns home, as if he can receive some good news as soon as he gets home.

Madam Wang, however, continued to study her "magic," whether it was Buddhism or Taoism. Even the portraits of Confucian sages and the ancestors in the ancestral hall were among the objects of her daily worship.

Of course, the latter was barely correct in their worship, since they were their own descendants. If the ancestors of the Sheng family were truly watching from heaven, then they would naturally do their utmost to help them.

Besides, the commotion at Linxi Pavilion has subsided considerably in recent days. Without Mo Lan's troublemaking and Lin Qinshuang's complaints, the entire Sheng Mansion has become surprisingly peaceful.

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One day, in the Sheng family's garden.

"Minglan, what should I do?"

Yu Yanran, from the Yu family, held Minglan's hand, her face showing tension and fear.

Today, Yu Yanran surprisingly came to the Sheng residence alone, without Old Madam Yu by her side.

However, even though the sun was shining brightly and the scenery was beautiful today, it still couldn't soothe the panic in Yu Yanran's heart.

"Minglan, my father has already agreed to the marriage proposal from the Marquis of Ningyuan's family and is going to betroth me to Gu Erlang!"

"What? The second son of the Gu family?"

Minglan, who had been hastily pulled out by Yanran, was still confused. She looked at her friend with a bewildered expression and asked curiously, "Is the second son of the Gu family Gu Tingye?"

"Yes, that's him!"

Yanran's voice was already trembling with tears. She looked intently at Minglan, her face filled with anxiety: "Minglan, it's him!"

"it's him!

A hint of anger flashed in Yanran's eyes!
"Minglan, you don't know!"

"Originally, the second son of the Gu family came to propose marriage on his own initiative, and he even told my grandmother that he came secretly and no one else knew about it!"

"Whether my grandparents agree or not, no one will know about this, and my father will certainly not find out!"

At this point, Yanran could no longer hold back her tears!

"But who would have thought that before my grandfather could even express his opinion, his family had already sent people to our door with great fanfare!" "And... moreover, they went directly to... to my stepmother!"

"Ah? Yan... Sister Yanran!"

"Please...please don't cry!"

Seeing Yan Hong crying so hard, Minglan panicked and quickly took out her handkerchief to wipe away Yan Hong's tears.

"Sister Yanran, you...you don't need to be afraid!"

While wiping away Yanran's tears, Minglan racked her brains for words of comfort: "Sister Yanran, your marriage still needs Grand Secretary Yu's approval in the end!"

"If Grand Secretary Yu firmly disagrees, then... even if Lord Yu agrees, it will be useless!"

Since Yu Yanran was raised by Grand Secretary Yu and his wife, Minglan felt that Yanran's marriage should ultimately be decided by Grand Secretary Yu.

"No, Minglan, you don't know!"

With red eyes, Yu Yanran sadly told her the truth about the Yu family.

"That day, Madam Qin from the Ningyuan Marquis's mansion personally visited my stepmother, saying that her family had taken a liking to me and insisted that I marry the second son of the Gu family!"

Yu Yanran paused, composed herself, and said in a mournful voice, "That Madam Qin also said that as long as I marry into the Ningyuan Marquis's mansion, they will let Gu Erlang separate and become a separate household!"

“In fact, from now on, we only need to come to the Marquis’s residence to pay our respects at the beginning of each month, and the rest of the time we can arrange as we please.”

"But...but..."

As Yu Yanran spoke, she surprisingly showed no shyness whatsoever; her face was filled with fear and worry.

"But... that second son of the Gu family is not a good man at all!"

Yu Yanran shared the information she had gathered and expressed her opinion of Gu Tingye.

"Leaving aside the fact that he broke his promise and openly invited his own wife to force me to marry into their family, what is the public's opinion of him?"

"A regular at the brothels and entertainment venues?"

"The beauties in brothels?"

Despair filled Yu Yanran's eyes: "If I really marry this Gu Erlang, then... then I'm afraid I'll never have a good life again!"

"Woooo..."

As she spoke, Yu Yanran became emotional and burst into tears again.

"Sister Yanran~"

Upon hearing Yu Yanran's words, Minglan immediately felt conflicted.

She wanted to advise Yanran, but she didn't know how to say it.
Could it be that you're trying to persuade her to marry him?

Similarly, Minglan wanted to say a few words in defense of Gu Tingye, because in her opinion, even though Gu Tingye had many bad habits, he was still a good person at heart.

Back then, if it weren't for his all-out help, Minglan wouldn't have been able to find a doctor, and she wouldn't have been able to see her mother one last time.

I saw a comment saying that telekinesis is too advanced, but I want to say that telekinesis has limitations. I won't go into details for now, but it's definitely not that strong. It won't be like Phoenix, who can fly into the sky!

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