Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 47 Admonition
Ultimately, it was because he doted on Lin Qinshuang and favored her. He couldn't bear the thought that his beloved concubine would suffer such a fate after the matter was thoroughly investigated.

They would either be beaten to death, or driven out, or even more likely, driven to the village where they would have to eat chaff and wild vegetables for the rest of their lives and never be allowed to leave the village!

Moreover, if the truth is really found out, what will happen to Sheng Changfeng and Sheng Molan in the future?
Does she have a wicked birth mother who was kicked out?

After all, by then, he could keep Wang Ruofu in check, but he couldn't keep the one above him in check!

Old Mrs. Sheng!
Moreover, most importantly, Sheng Hong felt that Lin Qinshuang was kind-hearted. Although she had some minor tricks, she was still kind-hearted and wouldn't dare to do anything reckless. It was unlikely that she would really want to kill anyone.

Sheng Hong had considered it carefully. The root cause of Wei Xiaoniang's incident was the inaction of the servants.

These servants have become so accustomed to outwardly obeying but inwardly disobeying the orders of the mansion that they no longer take their masters' words seriously. When faced with a problem, they will procrastinate if they can, and if they can't, they will just do a perfunctory job and deal with it haphazardly.

It's time these people were properly punished!

Sheng Hong had already made a decision in his heart, preparing to end this matter in this way.

As for Wei Xiaoniang's difficult childbirth, Sheng Hong had already comforted himself, thinking that it was simply because she was unlucky.

Three parts are human effort, seven parts are destiny.

He had originally thought that this matter would end here, and that he would finally settle things once he had severely punished a group of servants.

This is called "you're good, I'm good, we're all good".

However, he really didn't expect that before anyone else could say anything, his most valued eldest son would start to speak frankly.

What do you think we should do about Sheng Hong?
"Don't you dare!"

Upon hearing his father's hurtful words, Sheng Changbai immediately knelt down, kowtowed, and admitted his mistake, saying, "Your son absolutely had no intention of disrespecting Father!"

Sheng Changbai immediately stated his position, and then said clearly, "I just want to know if Father has figured out the truth of today's events."

Although Sheng Changbai was kneeling on the ground, he still held his neck high and stared directly at Sheng Hong: "If Father has not investigated the matter thoroughly, then I am willing to tell Father everything I have seen!"

"Changbai, what exactly are you trying to say?"

At this point, Sheng Hong no longer wanted to discuss those matters with the child, and his words carried a perfunctory tone.

"Father!"

Sheng Changbai shouted!
"If families are not at peace, how can the world be at peace?"

"What happened today is not only related to whether our family can have peace and tranquility in the future, but more importantly, whether Xiaoqi and Changfeng will turn against each other and fight each other when they grow up!"

"Father!"

Sheng Changbai bowed again solemnly!
"Father, about this matter!"

"My child, please think this through carefully!"

Sheng Hong was stunned, seemingly frightened by Sheng Changbai's words about fratricide. He remained silent, staring straight at his son.

In the quiet of the night, the father and son stood facing each other, one kneeling and the other standing, for a long time.

……

"Crack!"

The candlelight was burning brightly.

In the spacious room, the four people were in different positions: one was kneeling, one was being held, and of course, two were standing.

Suddenly.

"Father!"

Standing to the side, worried that the father and son might become too tense, Sheng Hualan broke the heavy atmosphere in the room by speaking up.

She deliberately stepped forward, carefully took Xiao Mengyue from Sheng Hong's arms, and said, "Father, Changbai!"

"It's late, and Xiaoqi is tired. Let's talk about it tomorrow!"

Then, she turned to Sheng Changbai, who was kneeling on the ground, and said, "And Changbai, you too."

"It's freezing cold today, you'd better get up!"

"Don't kneel for too long, or you'll catch a chill later!"

As she spoke, Sheng Hualan held the child in one arm and pulled Sheng Changbai with the other, trying to get him to stand up.

In her mind, if she were to speak up, the father and son would understand and would naturally back down gracefully, so that everyone could save face in the end.

But Sheng Hualan had truly forgotten her younger brother's character. At this moment!

Sheng Changbai stubbornly refused to get up, as if he wouldn't get up unless his father gave the order.

"Alright, Hua'er!"

At this moment, Sheng Hong suddenly spoke up.

"Tonight, take Xiao Qi to your yard first!"

Looking at his disciple kneeling before him, Sheng Hong's expression was complicated: "Your father and Changbai have some things to say!"

"This……"

Sheng Hualan hesitated.

"Big sister, you should go back first. I'll talk to Father properly!"

At this moment, Sheng Changbai also offered the same advice.

then.

"Yes! Father!"

Sheng Hualan, holding the child, curtsied again and quietly withdrew. However, before leaving, she gave her younger brother a meaningful look, signaling him to speak properly and not to anger their father further.

Sheng Changbai nodded in agreement, comforting his sister.

"Squeak!"

After Sheng Hualan pushed open the door and left, Sheng Hong took a step back, as if he couldn't stand steadily, and plopped down on the bed.

"Changbai, get up quickly!"

"Don't let your legs suffer any long-term consequences."

Ultimately, Sheng Hong still felt sorry for his legitimate son.

"Yes!"

This time, Sheng Changbai didn't argue, but obediently stood up.

What did you mean by what you just said?

Whether Sheng Hong truly didn't understand or was pretending not to, he looked at Sheng Changbai and asked a question.

"Father!"

"Today's incident involving Wei Xiaoniang must be related to Lin Xiaoniang!"

Sheng Changbai first made this statement, and then told Sheng Hong about his experiences and observations of the day, as well as what Gu Tingye had said.

……

In the end, Sheng Hong could only close his eyes and fall silent.

"Father."

After saying this, Sheng Changbai continued, "If today's matter is not handled properly, it will surely cause endless trouble in the future!"

Seeing his father's heartbroken expression, Sheng Changbai did not stop after saying this, but continued, "Moreover, once this kind of thing sets a precedent, it is inevitable that someone will be tempted to use such underhanded methods again, causing unspeakable things to happen in the inner quarters of the Sheng family."

"I hope Father will understand this matter!"

Sheng Changbai bowed his head and performed another bow.

"What happened today was due to my son's recklessness!"

"How this matter is decided is entirely up to Father!"

Sheng Changbai said in a serious tone, "I am merely telling Father everything that I have in mind. Please forgive me!"

After saying that, he took a step back and didn't speak again.

Sheng Hong remained silent, seemingly lost in his own world.

October 1020th, here's another update...

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