Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 76 Return
"is it?"

After hearing the news from Sheng Changquan, Minglan felt a little lost and worried, but after thinking about it carefully, she became even more determined in her decision.

"Alright, little brother, you should go to sleep now!"

Seeing a hint of drowsiness on Sheng Changquan's face, Minglan quickly put aside her other thoughts and spoke.

"Okay, sis, you should go to sleep too!"

To be honest, Sheng Changquan was indeed a bit tired. After all, it was his first day of class and he was still not used to it.

What's more, he still has to get up early to practice martial arts tomorrow!
Minglan silently tucked the blanket around Xiao Changquan and watched him slowly fall asleep, but she herself was not sleepy at all, and her heart was filled with a mix of tender feelings and complicated emotions.

"I hope we can both be well from now on!"

It is unknown how much time passed before Minglan finally drifted off to sleep.

……

In the days that followed, things gradually got back on track. Sheng Changquan read, wrote, practiced martial arts, and did his daily reading, writing, and martial arts practice in an orderly and systematic manner.

Of course, the meticulous Sheng Changquan finally realized that a certain guy was indeed "scheming" and "coveting" his older sister!
Furthermore, for some special reason, the guy who claimed to be "Tokyo's most handsome man" took special care of her. Although he would subtly inquire about her information, he did indeed take good care of her in her studies and in her daily life.

Even Sheng Changfeng was a little jealous in the end, saying, "Brother Yuanruo's care for Changquan is even better and more attentive than his own brothers Changbai's!"

"If someone didn't know the inside story, they might think the two of them were brothers!"

Although it was said in jest, it presents a completely different picture when viewed by outsiders who are unaware of the situation!

Everyone felt that Qi Heng was a person worth getting to know better!

However, Sheng Changquan found this somewhat troublesome.

Since Minglan had already made up her mind, in order to avoid future complications, Sheng Changquan deliberately distanced himself from Qi Heng and intentionally or unintentionally rejected his good intentions.

Qi Heng might not realize it once or twice, but after it happened many times, he gradually came to understand!

"Could it be that Minglan said something?"

With these thoughts in mind, Qi Heng felt increasingly uneasy.

……

The weather was fine and sunny, with beautiful sunshine.

On this day, the eldest daughter of the Sheng family finally returned!

"Young lady, no! It's your great-aunt who's back!"

"My great-aunt is back!"

"..."

As soon as Sheng Hualan entered the door, the maids in the mansion immediately started making a fuss.

Hey! These little girls!

When Sheng Hualan saw the group of little ones making a ruckus in the manor, although she found it somewhat different from the strict rules of the Earl's manor, for some reason she always felt that it was more warm and comfortable, with a sense of home.

"Great-aunt, everyone is so happy because you're back!"

Liu Mama, who was beside Madam Wang, helped Sheng Hualan and said with a smile.

"Yes!"

Sheng Hualan sighed, "Speaking of which, it's been so long since I've been back. I wonder if my grandmother, father, mother, and younger siblings are all well?"

"Grandma, you'll see for yourself once you go inside!"

"The old lady and the eldest daughter-in-law are waiting for you in Shou'an Hall!"

With a smile, Liu's mother recounted the situation in the mansion.

……

In the family school.

Since it was morning, the Sheng family's daughters and sons were still listening to Zhuang Xuejiu's lecture, carefully learning the sage's way of life as he spoke.

"As the saying goes, a sage who truly understands people is rare indeed!"

"But the most noble are those who understand themselves..."

Zhuang Xuejiu recited the sage's classic text "Self-Examination" with swaying head, using it to admonish everyone on the principles of being a good person.

Below, apart from Sheng Changbai, who was still listening attentively with his bright, piercing eyes, everyone else was lost in their own thoughts, each in a daze.

Using Sheng Changbai's tall and straight figure as cover, Qi Heng avoided Zhuang Xuejiu's gaze, secretly turning his head and occasionally glancing back to admire Sheng Minglan sitting in the row of girls. In his eyes, there was an indescribable fondness and joy.

It was as if there was light.

Although Qi Heng was somewhat saddened by Sheng Changquan's reaction, the young man, just beginning to experience love, could not control himself and was compelled, or perhaps by some mysterious force, to focus on that captivating figure.

Besides Qi Heng slacking off, Sheng Changfeng was no less so.

Although he was watching Zhuang Xuejiu's recitation intently, he was ultimately just watching, not listening, and not taking notes. Beneath his resolute and serious face lay a jumble of chaotic thoughts.

"Which poetry gathering should I attend today?" — This is what Sheng Chang, a well-connected and great poet, thought to himself.

On the other side, Sheng Molan, sitting at the front of the girls' group, sat upright, listening to the lesson with her head held high and chest out, but the unwavering focus of her pupils revealed her state of mind.

Like her own brother Sheng Changfeng, her soul wandered away, disappearing without a trace.

"I heard that my eldest sister is coming back today. I wonder how she is doing at the Marquis's mansion?"

"Did she really enjoy countless riches and honors?" — Sheng Mo, an ambitious and well-bred young lady, thought to herself.

Afterwards, the fifth daughter, Sheng Rulan, continued her painting career with composure, following her usual "homework" and constantly depicting all things in the world, the universe.

It seems that all things in the world are contained within her small, elegant pen!
Then there's Sheng Minglan, head bowed, silently grinding away like a little quail, trying to avoid someone's gaze.

In the end, Sheng Changquan was distracted by two things: while listening to the scholar's lectures, he also made the most of his time by secretly practicing his handwriting, hoping to gain some advantage in the imperial examinations.

To be honest, in the imperial examinations, besides having solid knowledge, one's handwriting also accounted for a significant portion of the score!
In other words, if one has exceptionally good calligraphy, regardless of talent, this handwriting alone can make the examiner feel comfortable, thereby subtly raising the score and greatly increasing the chances of passing the exam with flying colors!
Therefore, how could Sheng Changquan, who has already adapted to this world, not seize the time and quietly grasp every opportunity to succeed?

As for Qi Heng's gaze, Sheng Changquan did notice it.

However, given that he usually acts with discretion, Sheng Changquan didn't mind. But for some reason, Qi Heng was acting strangely today!

His burning gaze and the number of times he stole glances were even more excessive than usual!
In other words, everyone was out of sorts; otherwise, his thoughts would have been noticed by others.

"It seems that some things need to be cut off as soon as possible!"

Stopping his slightly aching wrist, Sheng Changquan looked ahead and thought silently.

It's a little late...

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