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Chapter 697 Fourth Sister, Why Are You Here? [Thank you! Goodbye! 41k more to go]

Sheng's front yard,

In the main reception hall,

Wang Ruofu and Madam Wu sat on chairs on either side of the table.

"Which prominent family in Bianjing City doesn't know the good reputation of our eldest daughter Hualan, the second lady of the Marquis's Mansion?"

Mrs. Wu said with a smile.

Hearing this, Wang Ruofu and Sheng Hong smiled sincerely.

Wang Ruofu said modestly: "Madam, you are too kind! Hualan still has a lot to learn!"

"Madam, you are too modest!" Madam Wu said with a smile.

Wang Ruofu smiled and waved her hands, saying, "It's all thanks to you! When I went back to my parents' home, Hualan told me more than once that you took care of her at the elegant banquet!"

Sheng Hong didn't know the purpose of Madam Wu's visit, and he deliberately sat below Wang Ruofu, meaning that today's affairs would be decided by his own Madam Wang Ruofu.

Hearing Wang Ruofu's words, Sheng Hong nodded in agreement with a smile on his face.

Madam Wu said with a smile: "Hualan, why would I tell you two about these things? She is a daughter of the Sheng family, and she is also the daughter-in-law of my good sister. If I don't take care of her, how can I take care of outsiders?"

Wang Ruofu smiled even brighter when she heard this, and said, "I heard that Brother Xu from your family has been transferred to the Dragon Guard Army?"

Madam Wu tapped the table with her handkerchief in her hand and said with a smile, "Hey, Madam, you are well-informed!"

"Before, I was reluctant to let Liang Xu leave the capital! But seeing that the eldest son of the Xu family is also the son of the Marquis, and he followed Marquis Xu into battle, I gritted my teeth and let him go to the north."

"Without this qualification, he would have no chance of joining the Dragon Guard."

Wang Ruofu smiled and said, "You have finally come to the end of your suffering!"

Madam Wu glared at Liang Han, who was sitting at the bottom, and shook her head, saying, "We'll have to wait for a while."

Mother Liu stood behind Wang Ruofu, watching the conversation in the hall with a smile.

suddenly,

Caihuan quietly walked to Mother Liu and whispered a few words.

After listening to this, Madam Liu nodded and leaned over to whisper in Wang Ruofu's ear: "Madam, Fifth Miss asked me to come over."

Wang Ruofu looked at Mother Liu with some doubt and said, "If she calls you, then go ahead and Caihuan will stay."

"Yes, madam."

quickly,

Mother Liu walked out of the house holding a handkerchief.

Raising her head to block the dazzling sunlight, Mother Liu walked onto the corridor and headed towards Weiruixuan.

Just arrived at the door of Wei Rui Xuan,
Rulan stepped over the threshold, took Madam Liu's hand, and said, "Madam Liu, is it really Madam Wu who is here?"

Mother Liu smiled and nodded: "Yes! How could this be false?"

Rulan's eyes turned: "Then, when you left, Mama Liu, didn't father and mother tell you anything?"

"Instructions?" Mother Liu asked doubtfully.

Rulan nodded continuously: "Yes! I heard from my elder sister that Madam Wu is warm and quick-witted, and is good at observing people's expressions!"

"There is no indirect relationship between our family and Yongchang Marquis's Mansion. Isn't it because you came to our house today to be asked by someone to look for someone?"

"Don't I need to dress up?"

Mother Liu listened to Rulan's words in a daze, with a look of not knowing whether to laugh or cry on her face. She said helplessly, "My little ancestor, you are so young, how can you have so many thoughts?"

"If he really came to our house to look for a girl, he would have sent the invitation long ago. How could it be like this today?"

"Besides, Madam Wu came here to meet the old lady!"

"It's nothing like what you think!"

Looking at Rulan's frozen expression, Mother Liu smiled.

Mother Liu naturally understood that her own legitimate daughter, seeing her elder sister Hualan marry into the marquis's mansion, not only was her mother-in-law generous and the sisters-in-law harmonious, but the couple also followed her lead, and their life and appearance were very comfortable.

With such a good example, Rulan's view on choosing a partner has become somewhat different from before.

"Oh," Rulan nodded dejectedly.

"Little ancestor, if you have nothing else to do, I will go to the eldest lady first." Mother Liu said.

Rulan pursed her lips and said, "Okay! This guest will definitely delay my meal."

Mother Liu smiled and shook her head: "You are such a distinguished guest, and you still want this? Let's go."

As she spoke, Mother Liu walked towards the front yard holding a handkerchief.

Linqi Pavilion,
"The fourth girl is here."

In the voice of the little envoy,

Lin Qinshuang walked around the screen and looked at Molan who was walking into the yard. She said with a smile on her face, "Mo'er, hurry up and change your clothes!"

"Ah? Mother, why should I change my clothes?"

Lin Qinshuang walked out of the house and took a few quick steps. She held Molan's wrist and walked towards the house, saying, "Silly child, this wife of the Marquis of Yongchang is warm-hearted and has a good reputation in the capital!"

"I wonder how many sons and daughters of the rich and powerful families in the capital would ask this lady to come and look for a wife on their behalf when it's time to discuss marriage!"

"Just now, Xue Niang saw clearly that the servants behind this lady were holding gifts."

Lin Qinshuang said this and waved to Xuenniang.

Xue Niang hurriedly came over here holding a set of clothes.

"Mother! I won't go!"

Molan turned around and shook off Lin Qinshuang's hand, saying angrily.

"You! Mo'er, why are you doing this!?"

"Mrs. Wu is able to see you today. Maybe some wealthy family in the capital will think of you when they ask about you!"

Lin Qinshuang said with a frown.

Molan turned her back to Lin Qinshuang, lowered her head a little embarrassedly and said, "I won't go!"

Hearing this, Lin Qinshuang took a deep breath and said, "Why, is it because of Young Master Qi Heng?"

"Mother, how do you know?"

Molan turned around and asked with surprise in her eyes.

After asking, Molan's eyes showed a look of enlightenment and she turned to look at her personal maids Lu Zhong and Yun Zai.

Then, Molan said a little embarrassedly: "Mother! Today, when the young master and I were walking towards the yard, he kept looking back at me!"

"These days, during class, the young master often makes eye contact with me."

"Before, before, he was wearing the same clothes as his daughter!"

Lin Qinshuang curled her lips and said, "It was just once, wasn't it? I heard from Lu Zhong that we haven't seen each other since then."

Molan looked even more embarrassed and said, "Maybe the young master has treasured the dress!"

Lin Qinshuang stroked her forehead and said, "Mo'er, if you think about it this way, even if Young Master Qi really likes you and has talked to Princess Pingning about it, shouldn't he also ask Madam Wu to come and see you?"

Molan nodded slightly.

Lin Qinshuang continued, "If I look at you one more time today, Mo'er, maybe Madam Wu will say a few good words to Princess Pingning!"

Looking at her daughter who was interested, Lin Qinshuang continued to say earnestly: "Mo'er, although you are outstanding in both character and appearance, the status of the Qi family is too high. I am always unsure in my heart!"

"But Rulan, that stupid girl, has a better chance than you because of her background!"

Molan's face was full of indignation. She said, "Mother, why are you helping others to be more ambitious and destroying your own prestige? With Lan's stupid appearance and only knowing a few words, how could Princess Pingning let her in? Can she handle the reception and farewell of the Duke's Mansion?"

Lin Qinshuang nodded: "Mo'er is right! This Rulan is exactly like Wang Ruofu!"

"But we always have to prepare for the worst."

"After Madam Wu has seen you today, even if the marriage with the Qi family fails, maybe she can match you with a good family in her heart!" "With Madam Wu's look, if Young Master Qi is really as fond of you as you said, maybe he will tell you clearly when he hears the news?"

When Molan heard this, the news that there was a marriage proposal for her in the capital came to her mind. Qi Heng was very anxious when he heard about it, and he poured out his heart to her one afternoon during school.

"Mom, I listen to you."

When Wei Ruixuan and Lin Qige were talking,
Mrs. Wu had already arrived at the backyard accompanied by Wang Ruofu.

Shouantang,
outside the house,

Minglan walked out with Xiaotao, pouting and whispering, "Grandma, why did you let us go out to play? I haven't eaten yet!"

Xiao Tao said, "Miss, maybe Mrs. Wu and the old lady have something to say, and it's not convenient for us to listen to what they say."

Minglan thought about it and nodded, "What the little girl said makes sense."

"Thank you for the compliment, Miss!"

inside the house,

Mrs. Wu looked at Mrs. Sheng with a smile on her face.

Although Mrs. Wu had met her childhood "idol" Madam Sheng on Quyuan Street before.

But, 'idol', there is no such thing as too much seeing.

"You look so good! I think you can still play a few more polo shots." Mrs. Wu said with a smile.

Wang Ruofu, who was accompanying her, had no self-consciousness about not showing her teeth when smiling. She grinned and nodded: "Madam, you are right. I think so too."

Madam Sheng smiled and shook her head when she heard this, saying, "I am an old man! If I go to the polo field, I am afraid that my bones will be broken."

"Madam, you are too modest!" Mrs. Wu said with a smile.

Madam Sheng smiled, looked at Madam Wu's face, and said kindly, "How is Madam Wu's health lately?"

Madam Wu's smile became brighter and brighter: "Thank you for your concern, old lady. I have been taking care of myself for quite some time and I am now in great shape."

As she spoke, Mrs. Wu's eyes were full of gratitude.

in fact,

Not many people knew that Madam He came to Beijing to see Madam Wu for her health check-up.

Hualan often stayed with her mother-in-law Shi Sun. Although she had some guesses, since it concerned the reputation of the mistress of the Liang family in the Marquisate, she did not dare to speak to her mother Wang Ruofu.

After all, if Wang Ruofu couldn't control her mouth and spread the news, no one knew what other people would say about Madam Wu.

Mrs. Wu has a straightforward and quick-witted personality, which naturally makes many people like to deal with her.

But there are many different kinds of people, and there are people who don't get along with Mrs. Wu.

Those who know about it say that Madam Wu had a miscarriage and was injured in the body. Those who don't know or who maliciously speculate and spread rumors may blame it on Lord Liang.

"Madam, knowing that I was coming to your place, Miss Sun asked me to bring some things along the way."

"Please don't think I'm tired from the journey!"

Mrs. Wu said with a smile.

Madam Sheng nodded helplessly: "I'll take it!"

As she spoke, Madam Sheng waved to Madam Fang without saying anything more.

After saying a few more words, it seemed that it was time for a nap. Due to years of habit, Madam Sheng yawned uncontrollably.

Mrs. Wu naturally saw it as well and stood up to say goodbye at the right time.

When leaving,
Madam Wu looked at the return gift from the old lady presented by Madam Fang. Nominally, these were all from the Sun family, so she had no choice but to let them take it.

The front yard main hall,

Xu Zaijing, Gu Tingye, Changbai and others sat on chairs in the room.

Changbai said with some surprise: "Liu Lang actually knows when we have class?"

Liang Han chuckled, "Brother Changbai, Jing'er and Ye'er and I have known each other for many years. We have had banquets and meals together countless times. I naturally know when they get up and when they go to class."

Changbai nodded slightly: "I see."

Liang Han nodded: "But speaking of it, it is indeed a bit early! Asking me to get up at dawn is like torturing me!"

After hearing this, Qi Heng smiled helplessly.

Afterwards, Liang Han looked at Chang Jian, who looked like a little adult, and said, "If only Qi Lang and I were as smart as him, we would surely be able to pass the imperial examination and become a juren."

Chang Qiang stood up and bowed: "Brother Liang Liu, you are too kind."

Liang Han smiled and waved his hands, "No, no, no, you are smart! Since you call me brother, if you encounter any problems in Bianjing in the future, just tell me my name!"

Looking at the stunned Chang Zhang, Liang Han continued: "If it doesn't work, just report my brother Xu Wu's name."

Everyone laughed when they heard this.

Qi Heng smiled and said, "Liu Lang, with us here, few people in the capital dare to bully him."

Liang Han waved his hand: "Young Master, it was just a joke."

Chang Feng, who was standing by, took advantage of the moment and said, "Sixth Brother, I heard from my brothers that when Second Brother of the Rong family was suppressing the rebels in southern Xinjiang, hail fell from the sky to help our Great Zhou win. I wish I could hear it in person."

Liang Han's heart moved, and he smiled and said, "That's easy. When Rong's brother posts something one day, I'll get one for you."

"Brother Feng, if you can't wait, just ask the brothers to post the invitation, and the brothers from the Rong family will definitely attend the banquet then."

Chang Feng smiled and nodded. As his eyes moved, he saw his father Sheng Hong, who was looking at him with an unclear expression.

Just as I was about to be scolded, I heard voices coming from behind the screen leading to the backyard.

quickly,

Wang Ruofu and Madam Wu returned to the hall with their maids and servants.

Seeing the two of them, Xu Zaijing and others stood up.

After sitting down,
Mrs. Wu smiled and said, "Liu Lang, these people are all students of Zhuang Xuejiu. You should ask them a few more questions before you leave."

Wang Ruofu smiled and nodded: "Bai'er, my dear son-in-law, you and Liu Lang should sit aside and discuss some knowledge with each other."

"So as not to disturb you with our conversation."

Sheng Hong, who didn't say much, also smiled and nodded.

Xu Zaijing and others bowed in response.

After everyone stood up, they walked around the screen behind Sheng Hong and sat down.

If you ask Liang Han to talk about chicken racing, dog fighting, and the head of the courtesan, he will naturally have endless topics to talk about.

But if you ask Liang Han about the imperial examination, I'm afraid Chang Qiang can answer all those questions fluently.

There was silence for a while, and the air was slightly awkward.

Especially Changbai and Changqiu, who looked like they were waiting for Liang Han to speak so that they could discuss academic matters together.

Liang Han forced a smile and wanted to ask Xu Zaijing for help, but he saw Xu Zaijing standing up and walking towards the screen beside him.

Behind the screen,
Molan looked at Xu Zaijing who was approaching.

With some panic in his eyes, he looked towards the entrance of the front hall, his target was the book box placed at the door, and just wanted to move.

"Brother Jing, what do you think I should ask?"

Liang Han's voice came.

Xu Zaijing also stopped and looked back.

Molan breathed a sigh of relief, and then she felt her heart pounding with fear, and her legs felt a little weak.

After taking a deep breath, Molan was frightened again before she could calm down because she saw two people standing at the entrance.

Looking at Rulan who glanced at her twice and then revealed a wicked smile, Molan was about to wave her hands to beg for mercy, and Minglan next to her also wanted to cover her mouth, but it was too late!
Rulan's clear voice rang out, "Fourth sister, why are you here?"

(End of this chapter)