Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 246 Xu Jiarong Mansion
So, today, Sheng Changquan didn't actually go anywhere else to visit friends. In fact, he simply changed direction and went to the Xu family, where Xu Changqing lived.

Because some matters needed to be kept secret, Sheng Changquan went to the Xu family immediately and found Xu Changqing, who had been "on vacation" at home.

Because of Sheng Changquan's understanding, Xu Changqing returned to the Xu family after leaving the Sheng residence that day, where he reunited with his grandparents and enjoyed a good time with them.

However, he only enjoyed the love and care of his family on the first day. On the second day, he immediately resumed his studies and began practicing martial arts and boxing every morning and evening to strengthen his body.

When Sheng Changquan found this guy, he was squatting in a horse stance under the supervision of Old Master Xu, holding a large spear, and practicing the Xu family's martial arts, covered in sweat.

Speaking of which, Old Master Xu was quite remarkable. He spent half his life fighting on the battlefield, and with some personal opportunities, he actually managed to create a set of Xu family spear techniques all by himself.

Old Master Xu had also taught Sheng Changquan this marksmanship, so he was aware of its power.

Scatter, stab, hit, pick.

To block, to thrust, to frame, to close.

These eight key words are precisely the essence of the Xu Family Spear technique.

Among them, thrusting is the strongest technique in spear fighting!
In the hands of Old Master Xu, the Xu family's spear technique was incredibly powerful. His bayonet could strike enemies like a storm, even penetrating an inch-thick iron armor.

Back in the day, Master Xu used this spear technique to fight valiantly on the battlefield, deflecting arrows with the tip of his spear and saving the old Marquis Yongyi more than once. Therefore, the Marquis Yongyi's mansion highly praised this spear technique and called it the "Xu Family Pike."

"Squeak!"

Sheng Changquan pushed open the Xu family's gate and went inside.

"Young Master, you've arrived!"

Sheng Changquan had barely stepped into the Xu family compound when Xu Changqing's eyes lit up and he asked urgently, "Young Master, is there something you need to see me about?"

"it is good!"

"I'll go with you right now!"

Before Sheng Changquan could speak, Xu Changqing immediately stood up and prepared to pack his things to go back with Sheng Changquan.

For Xu Changqing, although he sometimes misses his family when he is away, he also feels somewhat uncomfortable staying at home for too long.

At the very least, he felt very uncomfortable right now and wished he could leave the Xu family immediately and return to Sheng Changquan's side.

"Grandpa Xu!"

Sheng Changquan ignored the somewhat excited Xu Changqing beside him and instead greeted Old Master Xu, who was sitting in a recliner basking in the sun.

"Young Master Changquan has arrived!"

Xu Er first glared at his inexplicably excited grandson, then sat up and smiled at Sheng Changquan, saying, "Young Master, have you eaten yet?"

"Would you like to have a simple meal at my house?"

Although Sheng Changquan was the master, Xu Er was, after all, a mentor to him, so when facing Sheng Changquan, Old Master Xu was quite at ease, without the usual restraint of a servant.

"No need, Grandpa Xu!"

"I've come here today because I have something I'd like Changqing to do for me!"

Sheng Changquan smiled and approached Old Master Xu, standing behind his chair and cheerfully giving him a massage.

a long time.

"Mmm, that feels good!"

After Sheng Changquan's treatment, Old Master Xu clearly felt that his muscles, tendons, and even blood and qi had become more active. Even his old injuries that occasionally ached felt warm.

"Young Master, your technique is truly amazing!"

"Although you taught me this technique, the way others use it is just different from yours!"

"Yes, the effect is different!"

He added.

Although Old Master Xu addressed him as "young master," his demeanor was that of a respected elder.

However, Sheng Changquan didn't mind. Putting aside how Old Master Xu treated him, the fact that Old Master Xu had helped Old Madam Sheng was enough for him to accept Sheng Changquan's service without hesitation.

"Hehe, Grandpa Xu, if you ever feel unwell in the future, you can simply ask Changqing to call me over. At that time, I will certainly do my best to help you relax your muscles and bones."

Sheng Changquan smiled and chatted with Old Master Xu, seemingly forgetting Xu Changqing who was watching him expectantly from the side.

The old man, after all, doted on his grandson. After talking with Sheng Changquan for a while, he finally couldn't help but speak first.

"Alright, young master, if you have any instructions for my son, you'd better do them now!"

"So that little brat won't get impatient staying in front of me!"

Old Master Xu glanced sideways at Xu Changqing, who was staring at them expectantly from a distance, and pretended to be angry.

"grandfather!"

"Grandpa, that's not what I meant!"

"Grandson just wanted to..."

Feeling somewhat frightened by Old Master Xu's gaze, Xu Changqing quickly tried to argue, but before he could finish his excuse, Old Master Xu waved his hand to interrupt him.

"Alright, you little brat, you think you can hide your grandpa's tricks from you?"

"Young Master has something to tell you to do, so you absolutely mustn't mess it up!"

"Remember this, you have to do it well, do it with your heart!"

"do you know?"

Old Master Xu spoke sternly, his face serious!
Sheng Changquan knew that this was actually a way of expressing the Xu family's attitude towards him, so he quickly spoke up and said, "Grandpa Xu, don't worry, Changqing is very conscientious in his work!"

Sheng Changquan glanced at Xu Changqing in the distance and advised, "Don't be too harsh on him!"

"Master!"

Grandpa Xu shook his head and said helplessly to Sheng Changquan, "I know this child, Changqing!"

"He is reckless and impulsive. Apart from his strong physique, he has no other merits."

"The old man knows that you only accepted him because of me, young master."

Grandpa Xu began to address Sheng Changquan respectfully as "you": "However, it is precisely because of this that Changqing needs to work even harder and be more dedicated!"

"Otherwise, wouldn't that be letting you down, and letting down the old lady's expectations?"

Because Old Madam Sheng had intervened in the matter of Sheng Changquan taking Xu Changqing in, Old Master Xu made this statement.

"Ah~"

Seeing Old Master Xu's resolute expression, Sheng Changquan could only shake his head inwardly and say nothing more.

After all, the old man is a man of his word, and it's hard for anyone to change his mind. Besides, if Xu Changqing does a better job, wouldn't Sheng Changquan himself ultimately benefit?
Therefore, Sheng Changquan was also happy to see it happen.

Next, Old Master Xu stood up and gave Xu Changqing another lecture before finally letting him go.

Meanwhile, Sheng Changquan was not idle either. After smiling, he didn't say anything, but ran into the back house and spoke a few words with Xu Changqing's grandmother, Old Madam Xu, before taking Xu Changqing out.

……

"Young Master, you've finally come to pick me up!"

As soon as he came out and was out of Old Master Xu's sight, Xu Changqing seemed to have unleashed his true nature and began to chatter incessantly.

"Young Master, you have no idea!"

Xu Changqing pouted and complained, "What was my father's attitude like when I first came back?"

"If my grandmother hadn't spoken up for me, I probably would have been punished by my grandfather before I even stepped inside!"

Sheng Changquan didn't speak, but just listened to Xu Changqing's mutterings with a smile.

Through his words, Sheng Changquan also understood just how deep the psychological shadow that Old Master Xu had cast on Xu Changqing truly was.

It turns out that when Old Master Xu saw Xu Changqing on the first day he returned, he assumed that Xu Changqing had run away on his own. So, without waiting for Xu Changqing to explain, the old man grabbed a stick and chased after him to beat him!

If it weren't for Grandma Xu's love for her eldest grandson and her intervention to stop Grandpa Xu's "loving education," Xu Changqing would probably have been bedridden on his very first day back home.

"..."

"But thankfully, young master, you came to pick me up today!"

"Otherwise, I would have tortured the old man to the point of being unrecognizable!"

Xu Changqing exaggerated his "pain" to the extreme, but despite this, Sheng Changquan knew that he was just complaining, looking at his increasingly energetic eyes and the slightly upturned corners of his mouth.

In reality, he quite enjoyed this situation.

"By the way, young master, is there something you need from me today?"

Xu Changqing muttered to himself for a long time before finally figuring out the key point.

"Ok!"

Sheng Changquan stopped in his tracks, turned around, looked at Xu Changqing, and said softly, "Changqing, I have an important task for you!"

"It must be handed over to you!"

"what?"

Xu Changqing looked completely stunned.

……

Rongfu.

"Peony, how is your daughter today?"

"How are you feeling...?"

In a magnificent long corridor, Master Rong stopped Peony, the first-class maid in his daughter's room, and asked her with concern.

The maid, Peony, was the same maid who fled with Rong Feiyan that day. Because of her outstanding performance that day, not only did Rong Feiyan trust her completely, but even Master Rong, Rong Gui, looked at her differently and thought she was loyal.

Therefore, ever since Rong Feiyan and Mudan safely returned to the Rong Mansion, she has transformed into Rong Feiyan's highest-ranking first-class maid. Moreover, because of the special treatment she receives from Rong Gui and his daughter, her status has risen considerably. In the Rong family, where the main family members are few, she can almost enjoy the treatment of half a Rong family member.

The Rong family members mentioned here refer to Rong Feiyan and other direct descendants of the Rong family, whose situation is vastly different from their previous experience of being bullied.

However, despite receiving such an honor, Peony remained calm and composed, as low-key as ever, showing no signs of arrogance. It was precisely because of this that Ronggui, who saw everything, secretly held her in higher regard.

"Sir, the young lady is still the same as before, there's no change."

Peony bowed her head to Ronggui and replied softly.

"Ah~"

Ronggui was not disappointed upon hearing this news; in fact, he had already anticipated this response before Mudan even spoke.

"Alright, Peony, you should go back and serve your young lady!"

Ronggui shook his head sadly, and finally had no choice but to leave with his hands behind his back.

Peony remained silent, simply bowing again and respectfully watching Master Rong depart.

She knew about Rong Gui's inner turmoil and Rong Feiyan's recent strange behavior, but there was nothing she could do. Unlike her, Rong Feiyan had not experienced many hardships since childhood, so it was understandable that she would change somewhat after experiencing such a major upheaval.

However, this was only what Mudan thought to herself. If Ronggui heard what Mudan was thinking, he would probably jump up immediately!
Is this what you call some changes?
He was always absent-minded, just staring blankly at the tattered cloth she treasured.

Those who knew understood that Rong Feiyan was missing her benefactor from the past; those who didn't might have thought she was having a fit of hysteria and needed to summon a doctor!

Only after Master Rong's figure had completely disappeared did Peony get up and continue walking forward.

Because she had been experiencing some side effects and a loss of appetite these past two days, she planned to go to Fanlou to get some pastries to bring back, hoping to help her daughter regain her appetite.

As for why the servants in the Rong Mansion didn't send out to buy Peony, there was actually another reason.

Because Fanlou frequently introduces new dishes to keep things interesting for customers, Mudan personally went to Fanlou to pack up the food.

After all, in the entire Rong family, no one understood Rong Feiyan's tastes and preferences better than her.

"Miss Peony!"

"Greetings, Miss Peony!"

"Miss Peony, you've come out again!"

"..."

As soon as Mudan stepped out of the Rong Mansion's gate, the group of servants in front of the gate crowded around her, eagerly showering her with compliments.

Because of the master's favor, in the eyes of many servants, Peony was already a great person who had attained enlightenment and ascended to heaven. No matter what would happen in the future, these lowly people naturally could not give up the opportunity to speak well of her now.

After all, speaking up might not do you any good, but not speaking up could very well cause harm—if you encounter someone narrow-minded, they might use this as an excuse to make things difficult for them.

This can be considered a way for ordinary people to survive.

Faced with the eager crowd, Peony did not speak, but simply nodded slightly to them. The crowd did not find anything wrong, but instead became even more certain of their guess.

Peony Girl has truly become a big shot; otherwise, how could she have the confidence to face everyone like this?
Upon realizing this, everyone lowered their heads even further.

Peony walked through the crowd, not lingering long. She simply put on her veiled hat, picked up a food box, and went out.

Although she was entitled to use the manor's carriage, Peony was just that kind of humble and unassuming person. Even though she was going out to do something for Rong Feiyan, she still walked to Fanlou.

(End of this chapter)