Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 130 Influence
"Okay!"

Yu Yanhong readily agreed and said with a smile to Madam Wu, "Madam Wu, don't worry!"

"I will definitely finish this match!"

"We can't very well ask you to take back the hairpin we've already given you, can we?"

Yu Yanhong smiled and glanced at Minglan and the others who had followed her, subtly pointing out the ownership of the Nine-Turned Silk Phoenix Hairpin, so that someone would know the current situation.

"Hahaha~"

When Madam Wu heard what Yu Yanhong said, she immediately burst out laughing!

"Row!"

"Once I, Wu Nanfeng, give away a hairpin, there's no reason for me to take it back!"

Madam Wu opened her eyes, looked around at the people, and announced, "If anyone wins this competition, this hairpin will be hers!"

"Okay!"

"Then let's continue the game!"

Yu Yanhong made the decision quickly, then apologized to Madam Wu and ran to the high platform next to her.

Judging from her appearance, it seems that she had already chosen her next partner to take the stage!
“Minglan…”

At this moment, Yanran and Minglan finally realized the other's trick!
"Girl, they must have fallen down on purpose!"

Not only Minglan and the others, but even the simple-minded Xiaotao could see it!

"hateful!"

"I think their goal is to prevent the young master from playing, so that you, young lady, won't have a partner to team up with!"

"In this way, Yu Yanhong will win without even winning!"

Xiao Tao glared fiercely at the Yu siblings in the distance, looking as if she wanted to bite them!
"Xiao Tao!"

Minglan stopped Xiaotao from looking inappropriately at her, to prevent her from being resented by the Yu family. At the same time, Minglan's own expression did become very serious.

She nodded slightly, but inwardly she felt a surprising sense of relief.

—He put aside his worries about Qi Heng.

Heaven knows how anxious, regretful, and worried Minglan was when she discovered that Qi Heng had fallen from his horse. It was precisely those emotions that made Minglan realize that she wasn't so indifferent to Qi Heng after all.

"Perhaps it's time for me to give it my all!"

A glint of light suddenly flashed in Minglan's eyes.

Small, but very bright.

"Minglan, if it doesn't work out, let's give up!"

Yanran was unaware of Minglan's thoughts, assuming that her silence stemmed from her frustration at not being able to find companions.

Therefore, if Minglan can go to great lengths for Yanran, then Yanran, as her good friend, can also give up her own principles for Minglan!

"It's just a hairpin, it's...it's not worth it..."

Yanran blinked, forcing a smile, while also trying to make her tone of voice sound normal so that Minglan would feel less guilty.

"no!"

Minglan put aside her thoughts and turned to Yanran, saying, "Sister Yanran, we must not give up!"

"Some things, you'll never know the final outcome if you don't try!"

"Perhaps, as long as we try, there is a chance of success!"

It's unclear whether Minglan's words were directed at Yanran or reflected her own true feelings.

"But."

Yanran lowered her head, trying to hide her red eyes, and said sadly, "Minglan, is it possible for us to find someone to team up with?"

"This……"

Minglan was speechless.

"Of course!" A clear, melodious male voice suddenly came from beside them.

……

"Huh? Changquan, what are you looking at?"

Shen Li suddenly noticed that his good brother Sheng Changquan had stopped, so he turned around and asked, "What's wrong with you...?"

"Be cautious when alone."

Sheng Changquan suddenly pointed at a figure galloping on horseback in the field and interrupted, "You mean that one over there is the young master of the Duke of Qi's mansion?"

"Young Master Qi?"

Shen Li muttered Qi Heng's name, then turned and looked in the direction Sheng Changquan was pointing: "Huh? It's him!"

Shen Li was the first to give an answer, and then he also became curious.

"strangeness?"

"I've never heard of Young Master Qi liking polo before."

"Why is he taking the stage today?"

After receiving Shen Li's affirmation, Sheng Changquan no longer had time to pay attention to what he said!

Sheng Changquan suddenly realized that the person playing polo with Qi Heng was none other than his own sister, Minglan.

"what happened?"

Sheng Changquan frowned, looking somewhat surprised and uncertain!
"Why is my sister getting involved with Qi Heng again?"

Minglan and Qi Heng may not have realized what's going on yet, but Sheng Changquan is aware of the dangers involved.

Putting aside the commotion caused by Princess Pingning at the Duke of Qi's mansion, just consider the news that Qi Heng accompanied Minglan to play polo in public. What will happen to Minglan's reputation then?
Although Qi Heng was studying at the Sheng family's private school, the Sheng family was ultimately not related to Qi Heng. In today's world, it's one thing for young children to be still young, but young men and women like Minglan and Qi Heng should be entering the stage of strict separation between men and women. Now that they have made such a fuss, unless they end up getting married, Minglan's reputation will definitely be ruined!

What's more, Qi Heng also has a face that's considered "femme fatale"!
What if someone covets Qi Heng's good looks and becomes jealous of Minglan, and secretly tries to harm her?
Given these points, will Minglan be able to have a stable life in the future?

Upon thinking of this, Sheng Changquan's brows furrowed even more deeply!

"Chang Quan! Chang Quan!"

"Well, what happened?"

In a daze, Sheng Changquan suddenly realized that Shen Li was calling him, so he quickly replied.

"Changquan, what's wrong with you?"

Shen Li looked at Sheng Changquan with a puzzled expression and said, "Why do I notice that you seem a bit distracted ever since you saw Young Master Qi?"

"Could it be that you have some kind of grudge against him?"

Shen Li started speculating, "Chang Quan, don't worry, Young Master Qi is a very good person. No matter what rift exists between you, I'll talk to him and clear things up!"

As his "closest" brother, Shen Li was very loyal and planned to help Sheng Changquan solve his troubles in the name of the Shen family.

"hehe!"

Sheng Changquan was amused by Shen Li's words.

"Shen Du, you're joking. How could I possibly have a grudge against the young master?"

Sheng Changquan glanced discreetly at Minglan, who was sparring with Yu Yanhong in the arena, and explained, "Actually, the young master studies at my family's private school..."

"Huh? Your place?"

Shen Li was shocked: "Could it be that you are the young master of Lord Sheng's mansion?"

"Yes!"

Ignoring Sheng Changquan's glare, Shen Li slapped his thigh and muttered to himself, "How could I have forgotten?"

"Sheng Changquan, Sheng Changquan..."

"Isn't this Sheng the same Sheng from the old scholar Sheng who took the third place in the imperial examinations?"

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