Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 219 Returning home
Leaving aside how normal people would try to figure out the health of their abnormal master, on the other hand, Mr. Zhuang made a gentleman's agreement with Sheng Changquan.

The conditions that Mr. Zhuang wanted Sheng Changquan to agree to were very simple: after the next provincial examination, he should not rush to participate in the next provincial examination, but should put down his books and travel with him for three years. After three years, he should come back to study and prepare for the next provincial examination.

Sheng Changquan naturally agreed to this.

Because Sheng Changquan never intended to take the provincial examination immediately after the preliminary examination to obtain official rank and continue to the provincial examination.

Regardless of whether his writing skills were sufficient, he was only eleven years old at the time, which was still too young compared to others.

This meant that Sheng Changquan's chances of winning first place in that year's provincial examination would be greatly reduced, and he might even be deliberately belittled.

After all, while a child prodigy is admirable, he cannot win the hearts of others. Apart from those who are jealous, even those with good intentions will inevitably develop a "love for talent" and want to mentor Sheng Changquan.

And it is euphemistically called "carving".

That's why Sheng Changquan chose to remain silent at that time, preparing to accumulate his own strength in preparation for a future breakthrough!
Mr. Zhuang's suggestion was exactly what Sheng Changquan wanted to hear.

As the saying goes, "Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles."

Although he didn't know why Mr. Zhuang would make such a suggestion, Sheng Changquan felt that it would be a good thing to have an experienced guide to help him understand the country and explore worldly affairs, knowledge, human relationships, and literature. Therefore, he would not refuse.

As for Sheng Hong not knowing about this matter, there is no need to worry about it. Since Mr. Zhuang dares to say such a thing, he must have his reasons. It is not difficult to persuade Sheng Hong!

……

The Duke's Mansion of Qi.

"Young Master, are you really going to confess to the Princess at this time?"

After leaving the Sheng residence and getting off the carriage, Buwei hurried behind Qi Heng, his face solemn.

"What? No?"

Qi Heng was still basking in his own masculinity, feeling that he was capable of doing it!
He, Qi Heng, would never let his sixth sister down!

"Young Master, it would be better if you told the Princess about this matter after you had passed the imperial examination!"

Without considering the consequences, she advised, "At that time, the atmosphere was pleasant. Even if the princess was unhappy, she wouldn't say anything!"

"However, young master, if you go to the princess to confess now, not only will you have little chance of persuading her, but you may even anger her and make her angry!"

"This is probably not a good thing for you or for the Sixth Miss!"

Buwei was unaware that Qi Heng had given up hope of achieving good results in the imperial examination. The only reason Buwei was trying to dissuade Qi Heng was that he didn't approve of the decision Qi Heng had made today.

As the saying goes, those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly. Qi Heng himself did not discover his own weakness, but it was clear that his young master lacked a certain kind of perseverance!
Given Qi Heng's personality, one can't help but think that he could outsmart Princess Pingning!
Strangely enough, for some reason, when he heard Qi Heng's decision today, his eyelids kept twitching, as if he had a bad premonition.

"No, you don't need to say anything more!"

Qi Heng was very confident at the moment. He didn't take Bu Wei's words to heart at all, and just said to himself, "Today, I have already promised my sixth sister that I would tell Mother about this matter and ask her for her consent!"

"As a man, I must shoulder this responsibility and stop my sixth sister from facing those rumors and gossips!"

Clearly, Qi Heng had also heard the rumors attacking Minglan. The reason he was so determined to confess to Princess Pingning was not only because he had failed the imperial examination and had no good opportunity to speak, but also because he could not bear the sight of his beloved being slandered while he remained indifferent.

Qi Heng spoke with great determination and walked with firm steps. In just a few steps, he entered the mansion and headed straight for Princess Pingning's room.

"This..." Buwei, standing behind him, was shocked when he saw his young master's firm steps!
"Can the young master really do it?"

No longer hesitant, he felt that Qi Heng might actually be able to change Princess Pingning's mind.

"perhaps……"

Not wanting to press down on her right eyelid, which was twitching incessantly, she tried to trust the other person.

"Young Master...it really can be done, right..."

……

"tread!"

Qi Heng walked to the front of the main building of the Duke of Qi's mansion and slowed down.

"Master!"

Inside the room, when the maids beside Princess Pingning saw Qi Heng approaching, they all immediately lowered their heads and bowed.

At the same time, they lowered their eyes tightly, not daring to look directly at each other.

As those who served Princess Pingning, these maids were naturally aware of her rules and knew that the thing Princess Pingning could not tolerate most in her life was someone seducing her son, Qi Heng.

Of course, not everyone is so obedient and has no thoughts about Qi Heng's good looks. However, those who once had such thoughts are long gone and buried in the earth, with grass growing almost five feet tall in front of their graves!

Having already learned a painful lesson, they naturally became much more obedient.

"Mother!"

Qi Heng mustered his courage and stepped inside.

Although he had made preparations, Qi Heng still felt a little uneasy when he stood in front of Princess Pingning.

"Oh, it's Heng'er."

Princess Pingning looked up at Qi Heng as he entered and smiled, "What, weren't you at the Sheng residence listening to Master Zhuang's teachings and preparing for the palace examination?"

"Why are you back at this time?"

Princess Pingning had just finished her nap and had only just woken up. With the help of the elderly Sang Mama beside her, she sat up straight and looked at Qi Heng in front of her, asking, "Could it be that you all parted ways early?"

Princess Pingning had no idea why Zhuang Ru had called them over; she simply assumed he wanted to teach Qi Heng and the others some techniques for the palace examination.

"Mother!"

Qi Heng did not answer Princess Pingning's question, but mustered his courage and said, "Mother, I have something I want to tell you!"

"Oh?"

Startled by Qi Heng's serious tone, Princess Pingning raised her head and stared intently at her son standing in front of her.

(End of this chapter)