Chapter 114 Li Ge
The reason why Zhao Xing asked Sanshui to deliver the cloth was because when he met Rulan and Minglan at the Sheng family, Rulan was dressed in a fancy way, while Minglan also had some on her head. Nice jewelry, but not as good as Lan in terms of clothing.
Actually, the reason for this is because the Sheng family did not expect that Zhao Xing would ask to see Minglan, so they only asked Rulan to dress up specially.
When Zhao Xing asked to see Rulan and Minglan, it was already too late to dress Minglan up.
But Zhao Xing didn't know this, and asking Sanshui to send the cloth just showed that he valued Minglan.
Worried that the Sheng family would not understand, he deliberately divided it into two parts, one for Rulan and one for Minglan.
After all, Rulan is his concubine, and Minglan can only be regarded as a dowry maid. He has to give it to Rulan and only to Minglan.
In that case, Minglan would not only not have an easy time in the Sheng family, but would also be even more sad.
Sanshui explained clearly and left. Sheng Hong had people carry the cloth to Shou'an Hall.
Old Mrs. Sheng is an experienced woman, and she understood Zhao Xing’s intention as soon as she heard it.
The heart that was a little hung up was also relieved.
Before notifying Zhao Xing, there were still variables as to whether Minglan would marry into the palace or not, but now there is no possibility of changing it.
The fact that Zhao Xing can do this shows that he still cares about Minglan.
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Zhao Xing did not go incognito when he went to the Sheng family. It didn't take long for many people in Bianjing to get the news.
At first, many people were still speculating on the purpose of Zhao Xing going to the Sheng family. When they learned that Zhao Xing asked the eunuch next to him to send a cart of cloth to the Sheng family, the answer came to him.
Of course, they didn't know Zhao Xing's real purpose. They only thought that Zhao Xing liked the fifth girl of the Sheng family very much.
Many people in Bianjing who originally didn’t care much about the Sheng family have changed their attitude towards the Sheng family.
After hearing the news, King Kang ran to the Sheng family to meet Mrs. Wang.
"Sister, what do you think of what I told you before?" Kang Wang asked.
Mrs. Wang is very happy these days. Xiaoniang Lin is grounded and her children are not allowed to stay with her, let alone visit her.
Because His Highness the Crown Prince ordered someone to send cloth, Sheng Hong now pays more attention to Ru Lan, and his attitude towards her has naturally changed a lot.
The only drawback is that Sheng Hong often spends the night in Miss Wei's room.
However, Wei Xiaoniang is honest and does her duty and does not indulge in favors just because she is favored. Mrs. Wang doesn't care at all.
Now that he heard Kang Wang's words, his face darkened and he said: "Sister, I told you that I'm afraid it won't work. I told the old lady and she lectured me, and even the officials didn't give me any advice. I look so good.”
"Sister, what's wrong with our two families getting closer? That old lady is just a white-eyed wolf. If you hadn't married into the Sheng family, would my brother-in-law be where he is today? Now Changbai is valued by His Highness the Crown Prince, and his companion is by his side. . Ru Lan is the future prince's concubine. Isn't this all due to you? But look at that old lady, seeing that our Wang family has no help to the Sheng family, isn't this ungrateful? "Kang Wang said angrily.
“Who says it’s not the case?”
Madame Wang was also a little angry when she heard this. She said that she had great respect for Mrs. Sheng, the mother-in-law, when she first entered the house.
After all, as soon as she walked in, Mrs. Sheng gave her the housekeeping rights, and didn't ask her to behave or make things difficult for her.
But she blamed Mrs. Sheng for everything that happened to Lin Xiaoniang.
From then on, she held a grudge against Mrs. Sheng in her heart.
Marrying into the Sheng family, Mrs. Wang has always had a deep sense of superiority. After all, she is the daughter of an imperial master, and her father deserves to enjoy the imperial temple.
Now that Mrs. Kang Wang said this, she felt even more that she had made a great contribution to the Sheng family.
Sheng Hong relied on the help of the Wang family for his promotion in recent years, and the children he gave birth to became more and more promising.
One of the two daughters married into the Earl's Palace, and the other was the future crown prince's concubine.
The son is the prince's companion and is deeply valued by the prince.
"Sister, please talk to your brother-in-law and your mother-in-law. If not, just make a fuss. How dare they do anything to you? My daughter is your niece and she has made you your daughter-in-law. Isn’t that right? You obey. With the current relationship between the Sheng family and His Royal Highness, in the future when His Royal Highness takes the throne, my brother-in-law might be able to bring trouble to you by marrying a high-ranking man."
The more Mrs. Wang listened, the more she felt that what her sister said made sense. She nodded and said, "Don't worry, sister, I will tell the old lady when I go to pay my respects tomorrow."
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"Brother Sheng, this Bianjing is really lively, even more prosperous than Shangjing in the Liao Kingdom." Li Ge sighed as he watched the people coming and going on the street through the car window and saw the lively scene. "Haha, after all, this is the capital of our country, the Song Dynasty, which is naturally lively." Sheng Wei said with a smile.
"Brother Sheng."
Li Ge put down the curtain and said, "I have arrived in Bianjing City at this time. Brother Sheng can also tell me the identity of the person behind you, right?"
"Brother Li Xian, why are you so anxious? Aren't I about to take you there?" Sheng Wei said with a smile.
“Since Brother Sheng said so, I won’t ask any questions.” Li Ge said.
Next, he didn't ask about the person behind Sheng Wei, and looked at the scenery outside patiently.
After some time, the carriage stopped.
Sheng Wei greeted him to get off the carriage.
Li Ge looked around, his face darkened, and said: "Brother Sheng, is this your home?"
Although the Liao Kingdom has its own written language, most of the Han people in the Liao Kingdom They all learned the characters of Liao and Song at the same time.
Li Ge was doing business in the two countries and naturally knew Chinese characters.
“This is indeed my home, but the person you want to see is also there.” Sheng Wei smiled.
"Then please trouble Brother Sheng to lead the way." Li Ge said.
“Brother Li Xian, please!”
Sheng Wei led Li Ge into the house and took him to a courtyard.
There were many strong men in uniforms around the entrance of the courtyard. Li Ge could tell at a glance that these people should be from the military.
"Dad!" Sheng Changwu was standing guard at the entrance of the courtyard. When he saw Sheng Wei coming, he bowed and saluted.
"Yes." Sheng Wei nodded and said, "This is the guest the master is waiting for. I will take him in to see the master."
Sheng Changwu is now Zhao Xing's guard. Even if they are father and son, they should do whatever they want.
"Father, he can go in, but his followers cannot." Sheng Changwu looked at the followers behind Li Ge and said.
"Brother Li Xian, these people have to stay," Sheng Wei said.
"Of course you can, but I have to trouble Brother Sheng to help me carry the gift." Li Ge said.
He knew that in a place like Bianjing, if the other party wanted to harm him, the presence or absence of his guards would not be able to change the outcome.
But this time he brought a lot of gifts to the people behind Sheng Wei, too much for one person to carry.
After hearing this, Sheng Wei looked at Sheng Changwu and saw that he had no objection to bringing gifts in, and said, "Of course you can."
Sheng Wei and Li Ge took the gifts. Sheng Changwu opened the door and walked in.
As soon as we entered the yard, we saw many guards standing around the yard.
Seeing the two people coming in, they didn’t say anything.
The two walked into the main hall together. Li Ge saw a young man sitting at the top of the main hall, tasting tea, with two people standing beside him.
The sturdy young man among them had a sharp look on him since he came in.
"Li Ge has met His Highness the Crown Prince of the Song Dynasty." Li Ge saluted.
Zhao Xing put down the tea cup and said calmly: "Stop testing, just tell me your purpose."
If Li Ge had known his identity, there would be no need to ask for weapons and armor. , and I want to have a detailed discussion with the people behind Sheng Wei.
But he identified himself from the beginning and asked to see Zhao Xing.
Zhao Xing didn’t need to think about it, he knew that he was testing his identity.
(End of this chapter)