Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 4 Hiring Goose
"That ignorant little beast dares to gamble with my Hua'er's bride!"

With heavy breathing, Madam Wang said angrily, "If anything happens to my Hua'er, I'll beat this beast to death this time!"

He had just run ahead to try and stop her, but it was no use; Madam Wang was furious and became enraged!
"Thum! Thug! Thumb!"

Panting, Madam Wang walked towards the inner courtyard. Her eyes were red. She suddenly turned around and asked the maid who had just delivered the message, "Where is the master?"

"I don't know, I just looked around and couldn't find it!" the maid replied timidly.

"Humph!"

Another cold laugh filled with resentment.

"It must be in that bitch's yard again!"

Without even thinking, Madam Wang made up her mind.

"Not necessarily, Madam!"

Liu Mama, the steward who had some influence around Madam Wang, advised, "Perhaps the master is entertaining guests with the Earl of Zhongqin's family."

"Pooh!"

"Let's go! It must be in that vixen's courtyard!"

Madam Wang didn't believe it and insisted on going to Linxi Pavilion.

Linxi Pavilion was the courtyard of Lin Qinshuang, Sheng Hong's beloved concubine, which was also the courtyard of the vixen that Madam Wang mentioned.

In just a few steps, Madam Wang arrived at Linxi Pavilion in a flurry of activity.

"Oh!"

Several maids obediently opened the door for the lady of the house.

As soon as Madam Wang entered the house, she turned a corner and saw a woman dressed in a red shawl, with a gentle appearance and a graceful figure, pruning branches and leaves.

This charming woman was none other than Lin Qinshuang, the most beloved concubine of Master Sheng.

The slight movement seemed to startle the other party. Lin Qinshuang turned around and immediately saw her adversary. She quickly put down her elegant pastry and respectfully greeted him.

"May you rest in peace, Madam..."

"Snapped!"

To everyone's surprise, Madam Wang immediately slapped her hard across the face, leaving her dizzy and disoriented!
However, Lin Qinshuang had already planned ahead and knew why the other party had come.

"Ah? Madam, what's wrong?" Lin Qinshuang pretended not to know, and asked in a delicate and plaintive tone.

"Pah! You lowly servant!"

Madam Wang had long hated this vile woman to the core. What's more, the little beast that the woman had given birth to had dared to ruin her precious daughter Hua Lan's marriage, and was about to become a laughing stock.

How could she not hate that?!

Moreover, she already disliked Lin Qinshuang, and with the Hua Lan incident, if she didn't vent her anger now, wouldn't she explode with rage?
Ignoring Lin Qinshuang, the eldest lady turned around and ordered, "Go, send two people to see if the master is inside."

"Yes!"

Everyone was already terrified by what their master had done, so when they received the master's order, they naturally responded quickly and immediately went into Lin Qinshuang's room and searched it thoroughly inside and out.

The result, of course, was nothing.

After all, if Sheng Hong weren't a fool, he wouldn't have neglected important family matters to come here and indulge in pleasure.

Those who can pass the imperial examinations, become competent officials in the court, and rise smoothly to the position of prefect, must possess not only their family's influence and connections, but also their own wisdom and abilities.
"Humph!"

Seeing this, Madam Wang felt no remorse. She simply stared coldly at Lin Qinshuang lying on the ground and said hatefully, "Lin Qinshuang! Let me tell you!"

"If anything goes wrong with my Hua'er's marriage, I will kill you!" In Wang Ruofu's mind, Sheng Changfeng was a descendant of the Sheng family, and for the sake of Sheng Hong, he naturally could not suffer any harm. However, Lin Qinshuang was different. Even though she was favored by the master, if Madam Wang really went to her senses and beat a concubine to death, it would not be a big deal for her family's power, and it would not be a major offense in terms of etiquette.

At most, his reputation suffered, he developed a rift with Sheng Hong, and the two became like strangers.

However, in Wang Ruofu's heart, her daughter was definitely more important than her family's reputation and her husband combined!

Moreover, ever since Lin Qinshuang entered the manor, Wang Ruofu has been practically widowed!

"Madam, what...what did you say?"

"I really don't understand, I..."

Before Lin Qinshuang could finish her sophistry, Madam Wang flicked her sleeve and said something.

"go!"

After that, he ignored Lin Qinshuang on the ground and left in a hurry.

Madam Wang still had to rush off to put out fires!

Lin Qinshuang remained in the position of being lying on the ground, quietly watching Madam Wang's departing figure. Only after she was completely certain that Madam Wang had left the courtyard did Lin Qinshuang's expression change immediately, and she shouted loudly to the maid, "Quickly!"

"Go quickly and find the young master. Tell him to go to the master immediately, kneel before him, and let him do as he pleases!"

……

The previously harmonious scene suddenly changed, with almost all the guests leaving the lobby and coming into the courtyard to watch the scene gradually turn from a joke into a farce.

"Ha! The Sheng family is in for some fun!"

"Really? It seems the Yuan family is unhappy with this marriage!"

"Who says it's not?"

"..."

One guest after another gathered in twos and threes on one side, discussing quietly.

The news of Sheng Hong's promotion had already made these people somewhat jealous, so they were happy that the Sheng family's daughter's wedding would turn into a farce. Some of them even hoped that the marriage would fall through completely and that Sheng Hong's promotion would be forgotten!
At this moment, Sheng Hong and Yuan Jiadalang and his wife came out, but judging from their expressions, they had not reached an agreement.

Although Yuan Jiada and his wife also appeared anxious, the subtle smiles in their eyes betrayed them, making it clear to anyone what they were thinking.

"Humph!"

With a flick of his sleeve, Sheng Hong, not wanting to see the faces of Yuan Jia Dalang and his wife any longer, strode forward, his mind racing, trying to figure out how to resolve the matter.

He, Sheng Hong, from a family that prides itself on being a family of upright officials for generations, values ​​the family's reputation above all else. If he cannot resolve this matter perfectly and bring shame upon the family, he fears he will never have peace in his life and will even be unable to face his ancestors after death!

"Master, this..."

Upon receiving a report from her servant, Madam Wang immediately went to the front and met Sheng Hong. Seeing her powerful backer, she immediately teared up and anxiously asked Sheng Hong a question.

"Oh! My wife, don't be anxious!"

Although Sheng Hong was also anxious, he quickly comforted Madam Wang to prevent her from acting impulsively and causing an even bigger commotion.

After all, Sheng Hong knew her personality well; it was truly...

It’s hard to describe in one word!

"Leave this matter to me!"

Sheng Hong spoke hurriedly, and in a few steps walked into the courtyard to watch the competition taking place.

(End of this chapter)