Chapter 226 Old Mrs. Sheng’s teachings
“Hmph!”
Old Mrs. Sheng slapped her short table angrily and snorted: “A few days ago, the Kang Wang family came to visit one after another, so I just I feel something is wrong. The eldest lady is hopelessly confused. Where is the East Palace? She actually asked Kang Wang to find Ru Lan. I really don’t know what she was thinking! Mother said that Rulan and Minglan were very popular with His Highness the Crown Prince, and the Crown Princess did not make things difficult for them.
Old Mrs. Sheng was still very happy, but this good mood was soon ruined by the news that Prince Kang had gone to the East Palace.
At that time, Sheng Hong was studying in Bianjing. After winning the gold medal, he married Mrs. Wang. The wedding was also held in Bianjing.
At that time, Mrs. Kang and Wang often came to visit Qiufeng. Mrs. Sheng saw through his true nature at a glance. In addition, there were rumors from the Kang family that one of the concubines died and two died. Mrs. Sheng was worried that Mrs. Wang would be taken away by him. broken.
However, the Kang Wang family was Mrs. Wang’s sister, and the Wang family was also in Bianjing at the time, so it was hard for her to evict them directly.
So Mrs. Sheng said that if Prince Kang came to visit, there was no need to come to see her, and she would not see her when he came.
It is etiquette for relatives to visit the elders in the family.
Old Mrs. Sheng's refusal to allow Prince Kang to visit was no different from directly driving them away.
Anyone with a thin skin would not come to the door, but the Kangwang family is an anomaly. They don't care about face at all. They should come to the door anyway.
Fortunately, Sheng Hong was appointed soon and went to be a local official.
When she came to Bianjing a few years ago, Mrs. Sheng specifically told Mrs. Wang to avoid interacting with the Kang Wang family.
Madam Wang did not dare to disobey her mother-in-law. Xiaoniang Lin was still there at that time, and she did not have much thought about interacting with the Kang Wang family.
In addition, the Kang family has caused many deaths in recent years, and Sheng Hong helped cover up and deal with them. Sheng Hong was also very tired of this sister-in-law, and warned Mrs. Wang many times not to associate with the Kang family.
So there has been almost no contact with the Kangwang family in recent years.
However, ever since Ru Lan entered the East Palace, Prince Kang's visits have become more frequent.
Of course Mrs. Sheng knew what she had planned.
But Mrs. Sheng is not worried. Although Mrs. Wang is confused in other places, she is still somewhat shrewd when it comes to her children.
A few years ago, the Kang Wang family wanted Yuan Wenshao to do a favor and found Mrs. Wang.
Madam Wang did not agree, and the two sisters were very unhappy because of this.
Who would have thought that Mrs. Wang would ask Mrs. Kang to go to the East Palace to visit Ru Lan on her behalf.
"Old madam, calm down." Fang's mother quickly helped Old Madam Sheng's back.
Old Mrs. Sheng took a deep breath and said, "That's her daughter. She doesn't care why I'm angry?"
After that, he continued to ask Cui’s mother about Minglan’s situation.
Mother Cui told her in detail what happened after Minglan went to the East Palace. After she finished speaking, she looked a little hesitant.
"If you have anything to say, just say it directly, why are you hesitating?" Mrs. Sheng frowned.
"I feel that His Highness the Crown Prince really cares about Miss Six, but His Highness the Crown Prince seemed a little angry with the girl a few days ago. It seems that the girl was too cautious in front of His Highness the Crown Prince, which made His Highness the Crown Prince angry." Cui Mom said.
Old Mrs. Sheng sighed after hearing this. Although Minglan looked weak and a bit naive on the surface, she was actually very shrewd and cautious.
Except in front of her and Wei Xiaoniang, he will show his truest self. In front of other people, he will always carefully disguise himself.
This disguise is to protect herself, but if someone can see through her disguise, then her disguise will become distance and distrust.
Since His Highness the Crown Prince said that, he must have seen through Minglan’s disguise.
And His Highness the Crown Prince loves Minglan so much, Minglan’s behavior will only arouse His Highness the Crown Prince’s resentment.
Minglan is a concubine and is not favored. She hides her clumsiness at home to protect herself, which can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble. This is a good thing.
But it's not a good thing that she does this in front of His Highness the Crown Prince.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Sheng looked at Fang’s mother and said, “Go and call Minglan and tell her that I miss her and ask her to come and talk to me.”
"Yes!" Fang's mother responded and walked out.
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Shengjia Main Hall
Rulan smiled and told about the situation in the East Palace.
Mrs. Wang was very happy to hear this, and Sheng Hong was also very happy.
However, Sheng Hong did not show it. From time to time, he told Ru Lan not to be spoiled but to abide by his duty.
Minglan sat at the last table with her, smiling as she sat there, like a transparent person.
Mo Lan sat next to Ming Lan, glanced at the smiling Ru Lan and Madam Wang, and whispered: "Sixth sister should think about it for herself."
Minglan glanced at her and said nothing.
Seeing that Minglan didn't answer, Mo Lan said to herself: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has many concubines, and his doting on the fifth sister now is just a novelty. If the sixth sister doesn't take advantage of His Highness the prince to dote on the fifth sister, I’m still interested in trying to please His Highness the Crown Prince. Is it possible that I’ll be a dowry maid for the rest of my life?”
“Although His Highness the Crown Prince said that if the Sixth Sister has an heir, the Sixth Sister will be given the title. Only if you have an heir, if you don't get the favor of His Highness, where will the heir come from? "
"Why is the fourth sister suddenly caring about my sister?" Minglan said softly.
"Although I had some problems with you before, it was just a matter of childhood and the quarrel between sisters. We are both concubines, but we cannot compare to legitimate daughters. Now I have seen through it, we have to rely on each other for everything. You can do it yourself." Mo Lan said quietly. "The fourth sister's ability to sow dissension is really not that good. It's far worse than Miss Lin." Minglan said with a chuckle.
"You..." Mo Lan glared at Minglan angrily upon hearing this.
Madam Wang and Sheng Hong seemed to have heard some noise and looked over.
Mo Lan quickly recovered her smile and whispered: "Yes, my little mother has harmed you. But my little mother is already dead, and death is like a lamp going out. Do you think you can be safe just by pleasing Ru Lan?" There's no point in trying to please her. His Highness has already accepted Sister Shulan and Ru Lan. If you don't conceive an heir, it's impossible for His Highness to give you a birthright.
Do you think you are in front of Ru Lan? Can she let you go when you’re pregnant?”
"Fourth sister doesn't have to worry about these things. Dad still has a good taste in people. Instead of worrying about these things, fourth sister might as well spend more time on fourth brother-in-law. There is still more than a year until he can try. If fourth brother-in-law can If you are named on the gold list, you will have wealth and honor waiting for your fourth sister," Minglan said.
Sheng Hong is indeed very good at judging people. Even Mrs. Sheng admires this.
Due to the prevalence of imperial examinations, it was difficult for officials from aristocratic families to ensure that their descendants could become officials from generation to generation.
Recruiting students has become something that civil servants like to do.
The relationship between master and disciple is the same as that of parents.
Youdao means that once you are a teacher, you will always be a father.
Teachers, students and in-laws are a very common way for officials to protect their status.
Sheng Hong has not accepted students for so many years, but now he not only accepts Wen Yanjing, but also marries his daughter, which shows how much Sheng Hong thinks highly of Wen Yanjing.
Although Ming Lan hates Lin Xiaoniang, as Mo Lan said, death is like a lamp going out.
Although she didn't have a bit of sisterly affection for Mo Lan, she still had a little bit of it.
This reminder comes from the bottom of my heart.
However, from Mo Lan's perspective, Ming Lan was mocking her.
Mo Lan snorted coldly: "If you don't listen to me, you will regret it one day."
"Then the fourth sister won't have to worry about it."
Ming Seeing that Mo Lan didn't listen, Lan shook her head and said no more.
At this moment, Fang's mother walked in and saluted: "The old lady misses Miss Six. Please ask Miss Six to go over and talk to her."
"I forgot about it while we were chatting." Sheng Hong patted his legs, looked at Minglan and said, "Minglan, go quickly, don't keep your grandmother waiting."
"Then my daughter will leave first." Minglan stood up and rushed to Sheng. Hong and Mrs. Wang were blessed, and they blessed Wen Yanjing and Mo Lan and retreated.
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“Grandma!”
"Tomorrow!"
Old Mrs. Sheng held Minglan's hand tightly, her voice trembling.
"Okay, okay! It looks like I have gained some weight. It seems that I am living well in the East Palace." Old Mrs. Sheng looked up and down for a while and said with a smile.
"Mama Cui must have told my grandmother. Grandma will never think that Mama Cui helped me lie to you. She has to see her before she can rest assured."
Minglan supported Mr. Sheng. The wife sat down, and Mrs. Sheng held her hand without letting go. She sat down next to Mrs. Sheng.
"That's not necessarily true. You are very good at talking. Maybe you can really trick Mother Cui into lying to me with you." Mrs. Sheng said.
Cui’s mother next to her kept accusing her of injustice, which made the grandfather and grandson laugh.
“Let me ask you.” Mrs. Sheng’s face straightened, she repeated what Cui’s mother had said before, and asked: “Is what Cui’s mother said true?”
“Yes. !"
Facing Mrs. Sheng, Minglan didn't hide anything and said: "His Highness was indeed a little angry that day, but the weather subsided the next day."
"You, where have all the shrewdness gone? Your Highness's anger has dissipated so quickly. It doesn't mean that he doesn't care. It's just that he really likes you and doesn't want to get angry with you." Old Mrs. Sheng looked at Minglan and said, "Your Highness How is he treating you? It has been some time since you went to the East Palace. Think about it for yourself. Do you think His Highness treats you well? "
"His Highness treats me well. "
Ming. Lan nodded. She was a concubine, and it was not a bad thing for Zhao Xing to treat her like this.
"But my granddaughter is just a concubine, and she is not very pretty. Why does Your Highness treat me so well? And my granddaughter is a little afraid. She is afraid that the concubines in the harem will be jealous, and she is also afraid that His Highness will dislike her in the future."
Old Mrs. Sheng looked at the depressed Minglan and sighed.
She understood what Minglan meant. Minglan felt that Zhao Xing's kindness to her was too unreal.
She didn't believe that Zhao Xing really liked her, and she had a lot of worries, so she didn't dare to reveal her heart, let alone give her sincerity.
"You are a smart person, why are you confused now! As the Crown Prince, whether you like it or not, you have to serve with a smile. If the Crown Prince doesn't like you, why bother with you? Spending so much effort?”
“You are a bit over the top. No one can guarantee what will happen to His Highness in the future, but at least His Highness likes you now. If you don’t show your sincerity, what will happen to you in the future? There is nothing wrong with hiding your clumsiness carefully. But there is no need to do so in front of His Highness. Just like you have never hidden your clumsiness in front of me. As for the other concubines in the East Palace, should you hide your clumsiness? Do you understand?" Mrs. Sheng said.
After hearing this, Minglan was silent for a long time, showed a smile, and said: "Thank you grandma for teaching me, my granddaughter understands!"
(End of this chapter)