Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 80 Night Talk
"Brother, you!"

Minglan first set out the dishes for Sheng Changquan, and then sat on a small stool next to him, looking at him as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Sister, don't worry!"

Sheng Changquan knew what his older sister was thinking at a glance.

Judging from her expression, she was simply worried that she and Qi Heng had said something inappropriate that would harm both of them, which would be bad for both of them.

After putting down his chopsticks, Sheng Changquan said, "Sister, I didn't say anything else to the young master, I just pointed out our current situation!"

"I think, with his intelligence, he should be able to understand our predicament."

Sheng Changquan silently added to himself, "Even if he doesn't understand, it doesn't matter. Anyway, I've already reported him, and Zhuang Xuejiu will come and 'train' him properly!"

"He probably won't have that much 'free time' in the future!"

Sheng Changquan was pleased with himself, feeling that his move was just right, benefiting both himself and others.

"That's good!"

Minglan didn't notice the smile on Sheng Changquan's face; she simply nodded slightly, relieved.

"No matter what, the young master has always been very good to us, brother. You must remember that we must ultimately repay his kindness!"

Influenced by Wei Xiaoniang's habit of repaying kindness, Minglan also began to teach her younger brother the "good qualities" of the Wei family, saying, "In the future, if you are able to repay a debt, do so!"

Minglan emphasized the phrase "within one's capabilities".

"Okay, I understand, sister!"

Sheng Changquan nodded solemnly, indicating that he understood his sister's meaning.

"That's good!"

Minglan smiled and then began serving food to her younger brother.

"Come on, little brother, eat some more!"

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night.

Wei Ruixuan.

After Sheng Hualan and her daughter finished getting ready, they both crawled into bed.

"You told the old lady everything?"

The mother and daughter snuggled together, lying in bed and whispering to each other.

"Ok!"

Sheng Hualan nodded.

"What did the old lady say?"

Did she say she would stand up for you?

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang rolled over and sat up straight in bed, looking extremely nervous!

She knew she had a short temper and understood that she wasn't really an expert in the affairs of the inner quarters.

In truth, the reason why Wang Ruofu was able to live so long and act so recklessly in the Sheng family was not only due to her maternal family, but also largely due to the old lady's indulgence and Sheng Hong's tolerance.

To be honest, when Madam Wang heard that Sheng Hualan was being targeted by her mother-in-law and ostracized by her sisters-in-law in the Yuan family, she was furious!

If Sheng Hualan hadn't rushed to stop her, Madam Wang would probably have already started making a scene at the Earl Zhongqin's mansion!

"Mother~"

Wearing only her undergarments, Sheng Hualan helplessly pulled the blanket up for her mother and whispered, "Please lie down properly and don't catch a cold!"

At this time, it was still early spring. Although there was a charcoal fire for warmth in the house, it was still necessary to take good care of it. Otherwise, one could easily catch a cold if one was not careful, let alone a woman with a weak constitution.

"Oh dear! Hua'er!"

Madam Wang had no patience to listen to these things; all she wanted to know was the old lady's opinion!

Madam Wang stared intently into Sheng Hualan's eyes and asked anxiously, "I'm so worried!"

"What news do you have? Tell me quickly!"

"Mother~"

Sheng Hualan remained silent, simply staring at her. Helpless, Madam Wang had no choice but to comply with her daughter's wishes, lying back down, and then repeatedly pressed, "Quick! Did the old lady say what she was going to do?"

"Or is she planning to go to the Yuan family tomorrow to demand justice for you?"

"Mom! What are you talking about?"

Fortunately, there were no outsiders in the house, otherwise Sheng Hualan would have really felt like covering her face.

"This is my mother...this is my mother..."

Sheng Hualan silently repeated it to herself several times before she could suppress her helplessness. Finally, she could only say, "Mother, why do you always want to cause trouble?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Sheng Hualan saw her mother about to speak, so she quickly added, "Grandmother has already told me!"

"They told me to temporarily put aside my housekeeping duties and try to recover my health so that I can give Sister Zhuang a younger brother!"

Even when talking about her own mother, Sheng Hualan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"what?"

Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Madam Wang was already furious!
"Why?"

"We finally got the power to manage the family, why should we just give it up like that?"

Madam Wang said, slightly annoyed, "Don't let it go!"

"Hua'er, you mustn't let it go!"

"mother!"

"My daughter thinks her grandmother is right!"

Sheng Hualan was somewhat amused and exasperated, but she could only patiently explain, "Firstly, your son-in-law is ultimately just the second son of the Yuan family, and he won't inherit the title of Earl in the future, so what benefit would I get from managing the household?"

"Secondly, being in charge of the Yuan family isn't necessarily a good job!"

Sheng Hualan gave a bitter smile: "Mother, you don't know, the Yuan family's foundation is already quite rotten. Over the years, not only is the income of the household unclear, but even the expenditures don't match up!"

"Many times, I had to use my own dowry to cover the deficit in the accounts!"

"what?!"

"you you……"

"You...they...the Yuan family, they actually want to take your dowry?"

Madam Wang was both shocked and angry, but in an instant she felt an overwhelming pang of heartache for her daughter, and tears streamed down her face!

"These heartless scumbags! They actually want to use my Hua'er's dowry, they really are..."

"mother!"

Seeing Madam Wang crying incoherently, Sheng Hualan recalled the grievances she had suffered in the Yuan family, and she too burst into tears.

"Hua'er... my dear Hua'er, please don't cry!"

Madam Wang wiped away her tears, her face turning fierce!

"Mother didn't know before, but now it's all over. Tomorrow I'll go to their Earl's mansion and confront your heartless mother-in-law. Let's see how a count's wife has the nerve to touch her own daughter-in-law's dowry!"

"I want to see how the Yuan family will face people after this gets out!"

"mother!"

Sheng Hualan panicked and quickly stopped her, saying, "Please don't go and cause trouble!"

"You've forgotten, your son-in-law and granddaughter both have the surname Yuan!"

"Ah? This..."

Madam Wang had forgotten about this before.

"This won't work, and that won't work either!"

"Wouldn't that be utterly humiliating?!"

The straightforward Mrs. Wang was so angry that she was panting heavily!

She looked even more aggrieved than Sheng Hualan!

Ahem... I owe a lot, I'll pay it back slowly... Please forgive me! Please forgive me! (I'm not capable enough, so I can't force you!)

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