Chapter 177 Sister Lan’s Handkerchief (Please Vote!!!)

Of course, while Gu Tingye was at home, Minglan still lived in Chengyuan.

As Minglan was pregnant, the Xiao Qin family tried their best to "invite" Minglan to the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion, just to torment her, and it would be best to torment her child.

Minglan could shirk it as much as she could, but she couldn't shirk it anymore, so she just went there once, and then used excuses such as morning sickness to escape. But even so, she was made depressed.

Gu Tingye thought about it, but still felt uneasy, so he invited his wet nurse, Grandma Chang, to Bianjing.

Grandma Chang is also a hard-luck person. She used to live a comfortable life in her hometown with the support that Gu Tingye gave her over the years. However, her incompetent son actually imitated other people's gambling and lost all the family money. She also borrowed a loan shark and couldn't think of anything, so she jumped into a river and died. Just as Gu Tingye said that Lan was pregnant and needed someone to take care of her, Grandma Chang came to Bianjing with her daughter-in-law and grandson.

"Aunt Chang, you've had a hard journey." Minglan knew that Aunt Chang was someone Gu Tingye trusted, so she followed her to Bianjing Wharf.

Seeing Minglan's tranquility and beauty, Grandma Chang couldn't help but feel happy that Gu Tingye could marry such a good woman.

"The eldest lady is pregnant. How dare I, an old woman, trouble the eldest lady." Grandma Chang got into the role as soon as she came.

Minglan held Nanny Chang's arm: "What did Nanny Chang say? Master Hou told me that you are the person he trusts most and you are his nanny. As a junior, Minglan should come to pick you up." of."

"I can't bear this, old lady." Grandma Chang was so moved that she burst into tears.

Gu Tingye said cheerfully: "Okay, you don't want to chat here anymore. If you have anything to say, we can talk about it back home."

"Yes, let's talk about it when we get home."

Back in Chengyuan, Gu Tingye asked people to arrange the food and drinks. During the chat, he learned about what happened to Grandma Chang, and Gu Tingye said quickly.

"Don't worry, mama, I will definitely seek justice for you in this matter."

Aunt Chang wiped her tears: "No need, Mr. Hou, who can I blame for my son's dissatisfaction? It's just that my grandson has been smart since he was a child, and Mr. Meng Xueshi praised him many times, so I thought I couldn't delay the child." , I can only shamelessly ask the Marquis to help find a school for him to continue his studies."

Minglan smiled and said: "In this case, there is no need to bother Mr. Hou. I will go to the Sheng family to talk about it, and let him study at the Sheng family school."

After the scientific examinations for the students of Qin Hao, Sheng Changbai and Qi Heng, Zhuang Xuexue returned to his hometown, but the Sheng family book school continued to run. Mainly because Qin Hao, Sheng Changbai, and Qi Heng became Jinshi successively, and the Sheng family book school became famous. By the way, many distinguished families want to send their children to study here.

Sheng Hong probably tasted the benefits, so he hired famous teachers so that he could teach his children and make connections.

"Then thank you so much, Madam." Grandma Chang was so excited that she burst into tears.

As she spoke, Grandma Chang called her grandson over to kowtow to Minglan. Minglan stopped him and asked him a few elementary school questions. She found that the child answered fluently and was indeed very smart.

After Grandma Chang came, she sorted out the whole Chengyuan. The veteran's action was really extraordinary. Minglan couldn't help but admire it. The whole Chengyuan became in order, especially the people sent by the Hou Mansion. Sent to the edge, they could not get involved in any matters related to Minglan.

July 15th is the day when the Wang family returns to Bianjing. Theoretically speaking, Minglan wants to call Mrs. Wang her grandmother, so it is natural for her to go to such an occasion.

What's more interesting is that Hualan also specifically told Minglan to take the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion's car and drive there. Don't worry, this must be Wang Ruofu who wants to show off in front of the Wang family. Look, one of her two daughters is married. In the Earl's Mansion, one of them even became the eldest daughter of the Hou Mansion. The only regret is that Ru Lan only married a new scholar.

On the same day, Gu Tingye also took leave and went to Wang's house with him. Mainly because Aunt Kang was there, he was a little worried.

Earlier, the Wang family had an old house in Bianjing, and there were always servants staying there, so it would not be too cramped to receive guests.

In the front hall, Mrs. Wang happily watched her descendants salute her, and she was also pleased.

"We're all exempt from the courtesy. We don't have to be so polite as a family. Sit down quickly."

Mrs. Wang looked at Wang Ruofu and nodded with a smile: "Well, I have done well over the years. I have given birth to several promising children. It was not in vain that your father and I married you into the Sheng Mansion."

Wang Ruofu's face was full of smiles. She grew up with her uncles and aunts, and was not brought to her until later. As a result, her knowledge and knowledge were not as good as those of her sister Kang Wang, and she had never been loved by her parents. She suddenly heard her mother's praise. , she was naturally overjoyed.

Kang Wang was a little disdainful, but more jealous. In her opinion, Wang Ruofu's sister was far behind her, but she was just lucky enough to marry into the Sheng family.

Mrs. Wang's eyes fell on Minglan again, and she said with a kind face: "Is this girl Ming? She is also a lucky one. I heard that you are pregnant, so I can't help but make a special trip."

Minglan stood up and bowed slightly: "This is what juniors should do."

Gu Tingye carefully helped Minglan sit down. Seeing this scene, Kang Wang was filled with jealousy and said neither yin nor yang.

"Haha, now I know that I am a junior. Didn't I still use Mrs. Gaoming's money at the beginning?"

The expressions of everyone present changed, and Mr. Kang glared at Mr. Kang angrily.

Mrs. Wang also glared at Mrs. Kang, and Gu Tingye sneered: "I remember that it was not Minglan who asked Aunt Kang to salute, but Madam Jinghaihou, right? Or maybe Aunt Kang thinks that the second-grade imperial edict is not worthy of your salute. ?Are you going to disregard the court's laws?"

As soon as they heard the name of Marquis Jinghai, Mr. Wang and his wife's expressions changed. Although they had been away from home these years, they knew a thing or two about the affairs in Bianjing City.

Marquis Jinghai was already a second-rank official at a young age, and he was also granted the title of Marquis of the Founding of the Kingdom. This hereditary and irreplaceable honor made countless nobles jealous of him.

Although Qin Hao does not hold any specific position in the court now, everyone knows that Qin Hao has always been reserved in the hearts of the officials. For example, during the salt tax reform, the officials sent him to protect King Huan. It's called Jane in the Emperor's Heart.

Even Mr. Han did not want to offend Qin Hao, but the Kang Wang family actually went to offend his eldest wife. Didn't this make the two families enmity?

After all, Mrs. Wang felt sorry for this precious girl and pretended to scold her: "You, after so many years, you still can't change your bad temper. If you do such bad things again in the future, let's see how I punish you!"

Then he said to Mr. Kang: "Son-in-law, this daughter of mine has been spoiled by me since she was a child. Please take care of her more for the sake of her dead father."

These words may seem like a reprimand, but they are actually a reminder to Mr. Kang not to forget what the Wang family said to him in the first place.

Master Kang felt aggrieved in his heart, but he could only say awkwardly: "What did my mother-in-law say? That is, husband and wife should respect each other as guests, so how can we bear this?"

Mrs. Wang nodded with satisfaction and turned her gaze to Sheng Hong: "Son-in-law, I have worked hard for you these years. Now the Sheng family is finally on the right track. In the future, I will ask you to take care of this incompetent person in the court. Brother-in-law."

Sheng Hong was still grateful to Mrs. Wang. When the Sheng family was in decline and the Wang family was at its peak, Mrs. Wang married his daughter to him. Later, he became an official, and thanks to the help of the Wang family, he became It can steadily appreciate and return to Bianjing.

"Whatever my mother-in-law says, the whole family should do it."

Mrs. Wang said with some emotion: "It's a pity that my grandson Changbai is not here, otherwise the family would really be reunited today."

Wang Ruofu said quickly: "Mother doesn't know yet. Changbai will return to Beijing to report on his work soon. He will probably be back in two or three months. Then I will bring him to pay my respects to mother."

The shipping yamen has gained more and more benefits in recent years. Naturally, the prime ministers of the DPRK and China are eyeing this piece of fat. Zhao Zongquan also wants to take the initiative in his own hands. In the end, the result of the game between the two parties is that Zhao Zongquan is in charge. Appointment, the remaining official positions will be reported by the Ministry of Personnel.

Of course, Sheng Changbai's work has not been in vain in the past few years. He has stepped up almost every year, and his rank has been promoted to the fourth rank. It is estimated that this time he returns to Beijing to report on his work, he will be able to move up a level. A fourth-rank official who is less than thirty years old will be promoted to the fourth rank. It was also rare in the entire court, so it was no wonder that Mrs. Wang valued him so highly.

Afterwards, Mrs. Wang stayed with everyone to have another meal, and then they dispersed. Only the Kang Wang family stayed.

After repelling the servants, Mrs. Wang shouted: "You devil, if you don't kneel down, you are getting more and more courageous now. You dare to offend anyone. Also, I heard that you want to marry your concubine into the prince's mansion." How could I give birth to a daughter as stupid as yours when you become a concubine and join two families after failing to live in one family?"

Mrs. Kang Wang cried and said: "My mother now despises me for being stupid, but my sister's husband's family is now in power, so she despises me."

Mrs. Wang was so angry that she stamped her feet, and the eldest lady of the Wang family couldn't stand it anymore.

"Sister-in-law, what you said is a bit too much. How much has the Wang family done for you over the years? How much mess has it been made to clean up? Now that you are offending Madam Jinghaihou for no reason, aren't you making enemies of the Kang and Wang families?"

When Mrs. Kang saw Mrs. Wang's unkind expression, she quickly hugged her thigh and cried: "Mother, it's obviously the Marquis of Jinghai's wife who is bullying others. How have I ever offended her? It's just that our Wang family is now in a weak position. These dogs are watching People who are inferior to me will humiliate me. I wonder when my father was alive, how could the Wang family have ever suffered such humiliation?"

Mr. Wang lowered his head after hearing this. In the final analysis, the decline of the Wang family was also due to him. If it were not for his poor qualifications, the Wang family would not have declined like this.

Mrs. Wang also had a nostalgic look on her face. She couldn't bear it when she saw that her daughter's makeup was stained from tears. She sighed: "That's all. Don't offend others in the future. Otherwise, if something happens, don't blame me." I won’t help you!”

Kang Wang agreed on the surface, but in fact he hated Yu Yanran and Minglan.

"Just wait for me."

At the end of July, Gu Tingye left Bianjing and Minglan also moved from Chengyuan to Jinghaihou Mansion. Yu Yanran had already had her yard cleaned up for her.

Minglan and Yu Yanran smiled knowingly as they watched Sister Lan and Brother Ming playing in the yard.

"Your stepmother is probably going to be furious now."

Minglan was not so optimistic: "She is not someone who gives up easily. Maybe something will happen."

Yu Yanran patted her chest and said, "Don't worry. This is Jinghaihou Mansion. She can't get involved. Even if she comes, it's me, the nephew-in-law, who goes to see her. You are a guest now. You can find any reason to send her away." That’s it.”

Minglan thought so and felt relieved.

Just as Minglan expected, Xiao Qin originally thought that her opportunity would come after Gu Tingye left. As a result, Minglan went directly to Jinghaihou Mansion to raise her baby, which suddenly disrupted all her previous arrangements.

He cautiously said to his mother, "Why don't we just forget about it? Maybe Minglan will be born a girl?"

Xiao Qin gritted his teeth and said, "No, I can't bet. If she gives birth to a boy, Ting Wei will have no chance of inheriting the title."

"But we can't get involved in the Jinghaihou Mansion!" Xiang's mother reminded her.

In fact, what Xiang's mother is most worried about is that Minglan is raising a baby in Jinghaihou Mansion. If they really succeed, Qin Hao will definitely not let it go. If they are found, there is no guarantee that Qin Hao will not kill his family out of righteousness.

Xiao Qin shook her head firmly: "I can't control that much. After all, I am also his aunt. The family scandal cannot be made public. He still has to worry about it."

On August 15th, Sheng Changbai came back, and the Sheng family was naturally going to have a banquet for guests. Originally, Qin Hao did not plan to take Yu Yanran there, but Yu Yanran explained that Lan was also going to the Sheng family, and she could stay at home alone. It was too boring, so she begged Qin Hao to take her there.

Seeing Yu Yanran's pitiful look, Qin Hao softened his heart. Moreover, Yu Yanran was pregnant for more than three months, so she was stable. As long as she paid attention, she didn't need to be too nervous, so he agreed.

The two little guys were also clamoring to go, so Qin Hao simply took his family to Sheng Mansion.

By coincidence, Hualan also returned to her parents' home with her two children, and the two families met at the door.

"I have met the Marquis of Qin." Hualan's husband, Yuan Wenshao, the second son of Earl Zhongqin's Mansion, quickly saluted Qin Hao.

Qin Hao smiled and lifted him up: "No need to be polite, you are Zecheng's brother-in-law, and we are a family. We will move around more in the future."

Yuan Wenshao smiled broadly when he heard this. What is Qin Hao's status now? This act of intimacy will inevitably make people look at him with admiration when word spreads about it.

Hualan was also very happy to see this. If she could make friends with Qin Hao, her husband's future would be much smoother.

"Sister Hua Lan." Minglan was about to salute Hua Lan, but Hua Lan quickly supported her.

"You're pregnant. We're all a family, so don't be polite. Let's go in and talk first."

The group of people walked inside talking and laughing. What was more interesting was that Sister Lan and Hua Lan's daughter Zhuang made eye contact. Soon Sister Lan took Sister Zhuang's little hand and talked and laughed. stand up.

Yu Yanran secretly pulled Qin Hao: "Your daughter is really familiar with her."

Qin Hao was very happy. Not to mention, his daughter was really a bit of a social badass. No matter where she went, she didn't feel restrained at all. She looked elegant and generous. Many noble family members were rushing to ask her to be their daughter-in-law.

Sister Zhuang is three years older than Sister Lan, and her behavior is more dignified. Sister Lan basically talks, and she listens, occasionally interjecting a word or two.

Brother Ming was not so lucky. Hualan's son, Brother Shi, was just over a year old and was still being held by his nanny. He couldn't communicate at all. He could only watch with envy as his sister chatted animatedly with another sister. I want to join but I feel a little embarrassed for a boy to play with a girl.

Hua Lan was secretly happy when she saw her daughter chatting happily with Sister Lan. It was rare to have such handkerchiefs since childhood, as you can see from the relationship between Minglan and Yu Yanran.

When he came to the front hall, Qin Hao saw Sheng Changbai and his wife Haishi greeting Mrs. Wang and her family.

Sheng Changbai also discovered Qin Hao, apologized to Mrs. Lao Wang, and came to greet him.

Qin Hao patted Sheng Changbai's arm and said with a smile: "The sea breeze in the past few years has not been in vain. He will soon be a fourth-grade official."

When Wang Ruofu heard what Qin Hao said, she knew that the matter must have been settled, and she was immediately elated. Her son was about to be promoted to the fourth rank. If he took two steps forward, he would be able to wear a purple robe. He might still be able to wear it in the future. Become the Prime Minister of the dynasty.

Sheng Changbai seemed to be reminded of the past by Qin Hao's words: "Finally, I have not wasted my time. I have learned a lot in the Maritime Yamen these years, and I can still live up to the trust of the officials."

Qin Hao shook his head secretly. This Sheng Changbai was good at everything, but he was a little too serious. But Qin Hao was used to it. This was his personality, not the kind of prude who pretended to be high-profile and disgusting.

Later, Sheng Changbai introduced Haishi and Yu Yanran.

Yu Yanran smiled and said to Haishi, "Sister, do you still remember me?"

Haishi pursed his lips and said with a smile: "Why don't you remember that Mrs. Yu and my grandfather are close friends?"

Although they are said to be close friends, in fact, there are some disputes between the two old men. Both old men are a bit pretentious and aloof. Neither of them obeys the other, but they cherish each other. They often quarrel. When they were young, Mrs. Yu took Yu Yanran to Haijia, but it was a pity. Yu Yanran's father was not a good person, and by Yu Yanran's generation, the two parties had little contact.

Minglan also stepped forward to greet Haishi. Haishi smiled and supported Minglan: "Okay, we are all a family, so there is no need to stick to etiquette. You are all healthy, so you should sit down and talk first."

Sheng Hong looked at the lively scene in front of him with slightly red eyes. At that time, the Sheng family was in decline, and there was basically nothing left in his generation. Now that his son is prosperous and his two daughters have married into high-ranking families, he was filled with emotion. thousand.

Wang Ruofu was the most lively, busy and busy, with a breath of Versailles in his tone, which made Mr. Kang feel sour in his heart, wishing he could replace him.

As soon as Qin Hao sat down, Sister Lan came over with the young lady she just met.

Sister Zhuang greeted Qin Hao in a polite manner. Qin Hao also liked this little girl, so he took out a mutton-fat white jade crane and Buddha pendant from his sleeve and handed it to Sister Zhuang.

Yuan Wenshao saw this and said quickly: "How can this be done?"

Qin Hao smiled and said: "Brother Yuan is out of touch now. It's rare for our sister Lan to have such a handkerchief in hand. It's just a small gift. Why not?"

"Sister, just accept it. In front of so many people, if you don't accept it, my father will be very embarrassed." Sister Lan said coquettishly from the side.

"Haha~~~" The whole room burst into laughter.