Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 75 Night Talk
"Sister, I understand!"

Sheng Changquan secretly took Minglan's hand and nodded gently.

"Ok!"

Minglan smiled, took her younger brother's small hand in her own, and gently stroked it.

Suddenly, Minglan inadvertently touched the calluses on the other person's small hands!

Rough, hard, thick, and taut.

Feeling the hardness within, Minglan was deeply moved!

She knew that it was evidence that Sheng Changquan had honed through years of rigorous training, including reading, calligraphy, and martial arts practice, from dawn till dusk.
"Brother, you!"

Minglan's voice trembled with emotion.

"Ah!"

Sheng Changquan knew that Minglan was worried about him, so he comforted her, "Sister, it's nothing. A man should strive hard in this world. These things are nothing!"

To prevent Minglan from crying, Sheng Changquan deliberately changed the subject and asked, "Oh, by the way!"

"Sister, there's something I want to ask you!"

"Ok?"

"what's up?"

Minglan understood her younger brother's thoughts, so she tried her best to calm herself down and spoke slowly.

"Sister, have you noticed that the young master seems to be acting a little strange?"

Seeing that his sister had calmed down, Sheng Changquan continued, "This morning, he seemed to keep looking back at us. I wonder if he was looking at me?"

What is he trying to do?

"Does he have a problem with me?"

Sheng Changquan said with a chuckle, making a joke on purpose.

Upon hearing this, Minglan's hand tightened, and she unconsciously gripped Xiao Changquan's hand.

"Ok?"

Sheng Changquan was stunned!
He had only intended to find a random excuse to change the subject and avoid making the situation sad and awkward, but he did not expect Minglan to have such an unusual reaction.

Could it be?

Sheng Changquan frowned, feeling that things were getting out of control.

"Sister, you?"

Sheng Changquan wanted to ask something tentatively, but suddenly he didn't know what to say.
"Cough cough!"

Seemingly realizing her own unease, Minglan quickly released Xiao Changquan's grip, cleared her throat, and pretended to be nonchalant, saying, "Brother, are you overthinking this?"

"Young Master... the Young Master turned to look at you only because... it was your first time entering the family school, and he was just a little curious!"

"Don't overthink it!"

His speech was inevitably punctuated by some stuttering and nervousness.

Sheng Changquan didn't speak or open his mouth; he simply turned over and looked at his sister beside him.

The lonely window is bathed in cold moonlight; the cicadas chirp mournfully as the candlelight flickers dimly.

In the dim light, Sheng Changquan stared intently into his older sister's eyes, remaining silent.

a long time.

Minglan, who had always been somewhat reserved, finally lost out completely in front of her younger brother.

"Brother!"

Minglan always knew that Xiao Changquan was sensible and understood his uniqueness. In the entire Sheng family, apart from her grandmother, he was the only one who was truly close to her.

Sometimes, even his grandmother couldn't compare to him; after all, there are some things that are not easy to say to elders.

"You...you know!" Minglan thought for a long time before finally speaking in a stammering voice.

"We are all born out of wedlock!"

"There are some things you can't do, and some things you can't even think about!"

"Even if... even if it's the young master, that won't do!"

After saying all this, Minglan seemed to have used up all her strength. She looked like she had just been pulled out of the water, with beads of sweat on her face.

"sister!"

Sheng Changquan felt a surge of emotion, experiencing for the first time the essence of this feudal world—rules!
Extending his right hand, Sheng Changquan grasped Minglan's cold hands, seemingly transferring his beliefs and warmth to her.

"Sis, if you really like it, I'll find a way to help you!"

"puff!"

Although she already knew that Sheng Changquan was different, Minglan still found it somewhat amusing to hear her three-year-old brother say such things.

Of course, the reason Minglan was able to get rid of her previous melancholy so quickly was because she only had some affection for Qi Heng.

In fact, this goodwill arose from the care the other person had always given her, and her unusual behavior just now was more because she remembered her mother's instructions.

Don't stand out or be conspicuous.

One should know when to advance and when to retreat, distinguish right from wrong, live in harmony with the world, and be content with what one has.

"Brother, don't overthink it!"

Minglan gently pinched Xiao Changquan's nose and said affectionately, "Sister really doesn't think it's a big deal. I'm touched by the young master's kindness, but it's just that—touched."

"Leaving aside whether his kindness towards me was out of pity, even if it were true, I still wouldn't accept it!"

Seemingly noticing Sheng Changquan's confusion, Minglan explained, "The Duke of Qi's family is a prestigious and powerful clan. How could a lowly concubine's daughter like me possibly get used to it?"

"Rather than marrying into a prestigious family and fighting with your mother-in-law and sisters-in-law all day long, like the eldest sister, it's better to choose a family with a simple background so that you can live a peaceful and comfortable life."

Minglan has a very open mind and a clear understanding of her own position.

"All right!"

Minglan pinched Xiao Changquan's chubby cheeks and said with a smile, "You don't need to worry about your elder sister's affairs. The most important thing for you now is to study hard so that you can earn an imperial title for your mother in the future and enjoy the worship of your descendants openly and legitimately!"

Sheng Changquan looked closely into his sister's eyes and found that she spoke very frankly, without the slightest hesitation.

He immediately understood.

"Yes, elder sister!"

Since his sister is so decisive, why should Sheng Changquan act like a petty person and create trouble for himself?
"Sister, don't worry, I will try my best!"

The little one patted his chest, making a firm and resounding promise.

"correct!"

Minglan suddenly remembered something and asked, "Brother, speaking of elder sister, do you have any news from your side?"

"Did the lady say anything?"

Because Sheng Changquan had always been raised in Madam Wang's courtyard, he had a good chance of knowing about Sheng Hualan's situation.

"big sister?"

Sheng Changquan thought for a moment and said, "By the way, it seems that Madam mentioned that Eldest Sister will be going home in a few days!"

Recalling Madam Wang's joyful yet tearful expression, Sheng Changquan shook his head: "Sister, your idea is probably right!"

"I heard from the eldest sister that my eldest sister's life at the Earl of Zhongqin's mansion wasn't very good either. She was targeted by her mother-in-law, oh, and her eldest daughter-in-law almost every day!"

"The eldest sister said that my eldest sister has lost a lot of weight, and she is also feeling increasingly unwell!"

Sheng Changquan reported on the gossip he knew.

Happy Chinese New Year to all the handsome guys and beautiful girls!

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