Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 22 Bastard
"This is?"

Feeling the massive flow of information churning in his mind, Meng Yue slowly pieced together some of the clues.

"Good guy!"

"I never expected it to be you!"

Meng Yue was shocked. He really couldn't believe that he had inherited memories.
Just like the true dragons in novels of the past, they already possess ancestral knowledge passed down in their bloodline when they are conceived.

However, unlike these higher beings, Meng Yue's knowledge was simply data copied from his previous life.

Moreover, it's unclear whether it's due to time travel, but the memories of these things have become a form of unlimited transmission.

If it weren't for the fact that Meng Yue was currently in his mother's womb, and that infants are highly adaptable, coupled with his unparalleled talent, ordinary people would likely have turned such an "opportunity" into something else entirely.

However, it is precisely because of this that Meng Yue needs a large amount of nutrients and needs to remain in a coma for a long time while still in the womb. Only in this state of innate fetal breathing can Meng Yue's safety be guaranteed.

"I see……"

Just after uttering that remark, Meng Yue's consciousness once again drifted into slumber...

……

On the other side, at Linxi Pavilion.

"Xue Niang, do you think Wei Shuyi is carrying a boy?"

Holding a scroll of "Instructions for Women," Lin Qinshuang, seemingly lost in thought, asked the maid beside her a question.

"Instructions for Women" is a classic text that all women in this world must study, just as the Four Books and Five Classics are for aspiring men who want to take the imperial examinations. It is a handwritten note passed down from the ancient sage Zhu Xi, which lists many standards of conduct for women.

However, although she was holding a scripture, Lin Qinshuang's mind was not on it.

"Little girl!"

Zhou Xueniang huddled closer and said with certainty, "I've had Aunt Li examine her. She said that with Wei Xiaoniang's belly, which is pointed and perky, it's definitely a boy!"

Before Lin Qinshuang could even speak, Zhou Xueniang continued, "Young lady, if you ask me, the baby in Wei Xiaoniang's belly is definitely a boy!"

"Ok?"

"How to say?"

Lin Qinshuang was surprised. How come she didn't know that her maid had the ability to see people's bellies?

Could it be that Zhou Xueniang received further training somewhere?
"Young lady, look!"

Zhou Xueniang counted on her fingers and began to explain her reasons.

"In my opinion, the first child in that courtyard is the eldest daughter, followed by Brother Bai, and then the fifth daughter."

"And what about you, young lady? First it was Brother Feng, then it was Fourth Miss."

"So, since this Wei Xiaoniang has already given birth to the Sixth Miss, the baby she's carrying now must be a boy!"

And you know what? What Zhou Xueniang said... she really is a genius.

"Alright, Snow Maiden!"

Lin Qinshuang's eyes lit up, and she actually began to admire her "strategist".

"I never knew you had such skills!"

After praising her, Lin Qinshuang also quite agreed with her statement. After all, there were no modern scientific theories in this world, and people's behavior was mostly like this.

"Thank you for the compliment, young lady!"

Zhou Xueniang gave a happy bow.

"Ha ha……"

Seeing Zhou Xueniang's behavior, Lin Qinshuang couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The two of them burst into laughter.

……

However, after laughing, Zhou Xueniang spoke again. "Young lady, I'm afraid this boy in Wei Xiaoniang's belly cannot be kept!"

Zhou Xueniang's expression was cold and ruthless. She made a gesture as if she were about to kill someone to silence them.

Lin Qinshuang, standing to the side, remained silent, listening quietly, like a gentle and elegant lady.

"Little girl!"

Zhou Xueniang wasn't surprised to see Lin Qinshuang acting like this. She knew what her mistress was thinking and wouldn't take offense. After all, sometimes, if you pretend for too long, even your mistress might get used to it.

"Think about it, this girl and the boy are not the same!"

Zhou Xueniang took the initiative and set the tone for her words.

"Sixth Miss is one thing, after all, she is just a maid. Even if she is intelligent and has some skills, in the end, she will still have to marry into another family."

Thinking about how Sheng Minglan had stolen the spotlight during the Shenghua Lanna conquest, a hint of jealousy flashed in Lin Qinshuang's eyes!
It wasn't for any other reason than that the incident was caused by his own son, Feng, which was considered a stain on his reputation. At the very least, among the guests that day, Sheng Changfeng's reputation was definitely not good.

Secondly, and most importantly, the one that stood out that day was not one of our own Mo Lan!

Aside from Feng Ge'er, Sheng Molan is the most important person in Lin Qinshuang's heart.

Therefore, Lin Qinshuang was quite unhappy with Sheng Molan's actions.

Even though it was Sheng Minglan who helped Sheng Changfeng.

Zhou Xueniang, eyeing her mistress's gaze, continued, "So no matter what, this sixth young lady will definitely not affect our Feng-ge'er's future."

"In fact, after Sixth Miss gets married, we might even need Sixth Son-in-law sometime in the future!"

Zhou Xueniang is truly shrewd and calculating; she has already begun planning for the future.

"Well, you're right!"

Thinking of her son's future, Lin Qinshuang did not object.

"Keep talking!"

"Yes, young lady!"

Zhou Xueniang responded.

"However, this guy is different!"

"If the child in Wei Xiaoniang's belly comes out, then our Feng-ge'er will no longer be the Lord's only illegitimate son!"

Zhou Xueniang seemed to have a deeper meaning in uttering the words "illegitimate son".

"A son born out of wedlock?"

Lin Qinshuang didn't understand at first.

"Young lady, have you forgotten?"

Zhou Xueniang pointed her finger toward the old lady's room, implying, "Our master is not a legitimate son of the Sheng family!"

"Oh!"

Lin Qinshuang suddenly realized!
Speaking of which, the Sheng family's traditions are quite "orderly and systematically inherited," with each member favoring concubines over wives, resulting in a chaotic situation in the harem.

Although Lin Qinshuang was the beneficiary of Sheng Hong's favoritism towards his concubine and neglect of his wife, if she hadn't had no other choice but to do so due to the decline of her family, Lin Qinshuang would definitely not have liked her husband to be a person like Sheng Hong.

On the other hand, the rise of the Sheng family began with the patriarch, Sheng Xu, who was Sheng Hong's father.

The one who is rising is the bright one!

But Mr. Sheng Xu is completely unworthy of this name!

After achieving the third-highest rank in the imperial examination, he won the favor of the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Yongyi, the old lady Sheng, with his knowledge and abilities. Thus, after experiencing some setbacks, they eventually became a beautiful couple and a legendary pair.

Because the book I wrote before was also a fan fiction. At the time, I was thinking of writing the story according to the original work, and also to let everyone reminisce about the past. But everyone criticized me for writing it that way, saying that it would be better to just go back and read it again!
Therefore, this book allows for more creative freedom. At the very least, I deliberately didn't follow the Song Dynasty in the historical setting. Also, my surname is Hong, so I've always written it as if I were Emperor Taizu...

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