Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 74 Reaction
"In my opinion, Quan-ge'er is quite talented!"

Sheng Changfeng asserted, "At the very least, he's much stronger than my second brother!"

Sheng Changfeng looked down on Sheng Changbai.

Firstly, it was out of jealousy. Because Lin Qinshuang often compared him to him, Sheng Changfeng always regarded him as his rival.

However, Sheng Changbai's smooth path in the imperial examinations highlighted Sheng Changfeng's disadvantages, which made Sheng Changfeng secretly angry, so naturally he wouldn't have any nice words to say.

Secondly, he really looked down on Sheng Changbai's studious attitude, which was completely devoid of social skills. Even if he passed the imperial examination and became an official, he would not be able to thrive in the political arena and get along well with his colleagues. In fact, he might even be ostracized!
For various reasons, Sheng Changfeng's approach is naturally different from Sheng Changbai's.

Of course, he remained the most confident: "However, compared to me, Brother Quan still has shortcomings!"

Seeing the smile on his mother's face, Sheng Changfeng's lips curled up slightly: "Yesterday, I also secretly observed him and found that Quan-ge'er's reading is somewhat rote memorization, lacking in intelligence, and his knowledge of poetry is even more lacking!"

"In the end, they still can't appreciate the joy of poetry like I do!"

At this point, Sheng Changfeng shook his head and became more and more confident as he spoke!
"That's great!"

Lin Qinshuang also had a look of joy on her face!

"In that case, Feng'er, you'll still be your father's favorite child!"

Although Lin Qinshuang had read books and learned to read, she only knew some poems and lyrics and did not understand the classics of the imperial examination. When she heard Sheng Changfeng's judgment, she happily accepted his argument and even felt that among the next generation of the Sheng family, only her precious Feng'er was the one who could become the top scholar!
Little did they know that in Mr. Zhuang's eyes, the most dangerous among the young men in the family school was this self-proclaimed romantic poet.

He is frivolous and fond of poetry and other trivial matters, but he lacks a deep understanding of the classics and has not put in enough effort. His future path in the imperial examinations will likely be fraught with difficulties and setbacks.

"Auntie!"

Although Mo Lan had some doubts about her brother's judgment, she didn't say anything. However, she secretly disbelieved him. After all, judging from the current situation, although her second brother Chang Bai's ranking in the children's examination was not as high as Sheng Chang Feng's, he was already a student at the age of twelve and passed it on his first try. In the long run, his future was brighter than her brother's.

However, since he was her own brother, Mo Lan still sided with Sheng Changfeng.

"Since my brother has made this judgment, he must be right!"

Concealing her true thoughts, Mo Lan smiled sweetly and said, "From now on, the three of us in our family will definitely have a better and better life!"

"Yes, Not Bad!"

Lin Qinshuang smiled broadly and said, "Mo'er is right!"

Imagining the scene of Sheng Changfeng earning her an imperial title in the future, Lin Qinshuang became even happier: "Xueniang, quickly bring me that jar of peach blossom wine that the master gave me a while ago!"

"We're all happy right now, so let's have a little drink together!"

"Yes, young lady!"

Zhou Xueniang agreed and left.

"Ok!"

Sheng Changfeng's eyes lit up!
"Mother, is this the finest peach blossom wine that Uncle sent from his hometown of Youyang?"

"Yes! That's it!" "Great! Last time at the family dinner, Father wouldn't let me drink too much, but now I'm definitely going to savor it!"

"Good! Good!"

The family of three was overjoyed and each of them was delighted.

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Shou'an Hall, Pear Blossom Cabinet.

After chatting with the old lady for a while, the old lady noticed that Minglan was a little tired, so she let them leave so that they could go back to their rooms to rest as soon as possible.

After all, these two children have classes to attend tomorrow.

"Brother, what do you think of the scholar's classes?"

"Can you keep up with the pace?"

After washing up and resting, Minglan held Xiao Changquan in her arms and asked softly.

Sheng Changquan has a special constitution. Even in Tokyo, where it is cold all year round, he is always hot and has plenty of energy. So, in Minglan's eyes, Sheng Changquan has become a human "hot water bottle"!

I still prefer the kind of high-quality product that's effective and doesn't cost much.

"Don't worry, sister!"

Sheng Changquan let his older sister do as she pleased, letting her pinch his "handsome" (cute) cheeks, and replied indifferently, "Although Professor Zhuang's classes are a bit advanced, I can still keep up!"

Because of Wei Xiaoniang's instructions, Sheng Minglan kept telling Sheng Changquan that he should know how to hide his talents and be cautious, and that when he could exert ten parts of his strength, he should hold back four parts.

Moreover, this person, who is a visitor from another world, is well-versed in the art of "survival" and his skill in concealing his true nature is no less than that of the Yongle Emperor, who feigned madness back then!

"Okay, that's good!"

Minglan gently tugged at the little boy's chubby face, enjoying the plump feel of it, and said, "Little brother, you must understand that we are still children born out of wedlock. Right now, in this family, only Grandmother is someone we can rely on!"

"But one day, Grandma will also grow old!"

After expressing her biggest worry, Minglan patiently whispered in her younger brother's ear, "I won't say anything more, but your only way out is to take the imperial examination and become an official in the court!"

It's not that Minglan insisted on her younger brother becoming an official, but rather that she felt the imperial examination was the best path for Sheng Changquan, especially since he had the talent and ability, so why not choose that path?
Moreover, Sheng Minglan still harbored a thought in her heart: that her mother could be granted an imperial title so that she could openly enjoy the worship of her descendants in the future.

In this world, although concubines can receive incense offerings, it is actually only a kind of offering under the unspoken rules. In fact, according to the law, only the legal mother can enjoy the worship of her descendants!
Of course, there is another way to change this fact: to grant a concubine an imperial title, making her a Lady of Imperial Decree.

As the sage said, "Heaven, Earth, Ruler, Parents, and Teacher: those who receive the ruler's decree can receive the incense offerings of their descendants for ten thousand generations; this is the natural order of Heaven!"

If Sheng Changquan were to enter the court as an official and make great contributions, then Wei Xiaoniang would have the opportunity to receive an imperial decree, rise in status, and even, after Sheng Hong's death, have her memorial tablet placed next to Sheng Hong's tablet in the Sheng family ancestral hall, enjoying the worship of her descendants just like Wang Da Niangzi!
Of course, if Sheng Changquan really doesn't have this talent, then she, as his older sister, will naturally not force him!

Happy Lunar New Year's Eve everyone! (I might be quite busy these next few days and won't be able to make up for the missed chapters, but I guarantee at least one update. I'll make up for the rest later when I have the chance, but I definitely won't be going to the palace!)
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