Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 189 Alone
Ever since receiving the two porcelain dolls that Qi Heng entrusted to Buwei to deliver, Minglan had made up her mind to choose the path she most wanted to take, but which was also the most difficult one!

She was willing to be impulsive for once while she was young!
As for the rumors she heard this time, Minglan was actually prepared for them. Although she didn't expect Rong Feiyan's affair, she was not surprised by the other rumors targeting her.

After all, Qi Heng, the "most handsome man in Tokyo," is quite popular in the city.

At this moment, Minglan appeared to be holding chopsticks and enjoying the food at Fanlou with a smile, but in reality, she found it tasteless, as if she were chewing on bland and extremely cold ice rather than delicacies.

It is not only difficult to swallow, but also has a chilling cold that seeps into the heart and lungs, making one shiver.

"Was my choice the right one?"

Minglan's eyes flickered, and she felt quite uneasy, or rather, somewhat afraid!
What she feared was not anything else, but the worry that she had entrusted herself to the wrong person.

In fact, Minglan wanted to talk to Qi Heng face to face about their relationship and wanted a proper promise.

However, with the imperial examinations approaching, Qi Heng was being kept under the care of Princess Pingning at the Duke of Qi's residence and could not go out. Furthermore, due to her status, she herself could not personally visit him. Therefore, their communication at this time was more of a tacit understanding.

You treat me like a spring breeze, and I will return the favor with the rising sun. It's not about being together every day, but about having a deep connection in our hearts.

That being said, Minglan is still just a young girl!
Deep down, she was also vulnerable, and she longed for a strong support system to rely on.

Does Qi Heng really have this qualification?

……

For the next period of time, no matter how Minglan tried to cover it up or change the subject, she was still unable to liven up the atmosphere.

An inexplicable awkward atmosphere gradually began to permeate the group.

Of course, Xiaotao wanted to comfort her daughter, but she didn't know how to start.

After all, she was honest and straightforward and never good at using her brain or her mouth.

Aunt Wei was worried about Minglan, but she didn't understand the details, so she could only frown with worry.

As for Minglan's deliberately displayed smile, in Aunt Wei's filtered eyes, it naturally became a "forced smile."

As for Sheng Changquan, he remained calm and composed, seemingly unmoved.

However, he did take this matter to heart.

"oops!"

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming increasingly strange, Aunt Wei finally couldn't help but speak up.

"Ming'er, Quan'er."

As time went by, the sense of distance between them gradually disappeared, and Aunt Wei began to use more affectionate terms to address Minglan and her brother.

"I've eaten and shopped around, and now my legs are starting to ache."

Aunt Wei looked slightly tired, pretended to pound her legs, and suggested, "Why don't we go back first?"

"Traveling around here is really tiring, it's even harder than farming at home!"

Aunt Wei was obviously lying; after all, foraging for food in the fields was much more tiring!

"aunt……"

Minglan understood, but she was speechless.

After all, how can you have a good time in this kind of atmosphere?
However, Minglan was ultimately unwilling to spoil everyone's enjoyment because of her own affairs, so she parted her red lips slightly, as if she wanted to offer some advice.

"Sister!"

Just then, Sheng Changquan finally spoke.

"Why don't you and Sister Xiaotao go back first?"

"By the way, take these things I ordered from Fanlou back with you so that Danju and Cuiming can try them." Sheng Changquan handed the food box in his hand to Xiaotao and said with a smile, "As for Aunt, I'll take her around to see more of the place!"

"It'll also be a good opportunity to introduce my aunt to a few reliable brokers and see if there are any suitable houses nearby."

It had been agreed beforehand that Aunt Wei's son, Jiang Xingzong, who was also Sheng Changquan's older cousin, would come to study at the Sheng family's academy in a while. However, Aunt Wei was unwilling to let her son enter a "dragon's den and tiger's lair" like the Sheng family mansion. Therefore, she asked Sheng Changquan to help her rent a house in the capital for temporary use.

After all, Jiang Xingzong's trip to the capital wasn't simply to study at the Sheng family's academy; he wanted Jiang to take the entrance exam for Xiangshan Academy and pursue further studies there.

Xiangshan Academy is a relatively famous academy. Although it cannot compare with the renowned top academy like Bailudong Academy, it is still slightly better than academies in other places.

Just by looking at how they were able to establish an academy within the territory of the Imperial College, one can understand how difficult it was.

"Yep!"

Upon hearing Sheng Changquan's words, Aunt Wei immediately nodded and said, "Then let's do as Quan'er says!"

"Tomorrow, you and Xiaotao should go back first. Quan'er and I will look around some more."

Aunt Wei was thinking to herself that she not only needed to find a good house, but also needed to find out the truth about what had happened to Minglan!

Judging from what those people were saying just now, they were probably talking about Minglan's matter.
Aunt Wei's mind raced, but outwardly she agreed with Sheng Changquan's idea.

"Girl~"

Xiao Tao was indecisive, and upon seeing this, she simply turned to look at Minglan and obeyed her orders.

"That's it!"

Seeing the unyielding expressions on her aunt's and her younger brother's faces, Minglan sighed inwardly but did not refuse: "Then let's do as my brother says!"

Minglan turned around and looked at Sheng Changquan, instructing him, "Brother, you must take good care of him and make sure to find a good place for your eldest cousin to stay!"

"Ideally, it would be closer to our home, so we can take care of them more easily!"

"oh, I understand now!"

Sheng Changquan nodded.

"That……"

"Auntie, I'll head back now."

Minglan gave her aunt a slight bow and said softly.

"Okay, Ming'er, you need to get plenty of rest when you get back!"

Aunt Wei finally couldn't help but say, "As for what other people say, it's better to ignore it!"

"As long as we're comfortable, there's no need to pay attention to these people!"

“Yes, Auntie.” Minglan smiled.

Despite her mixed feelings, Minglan was ultimately made to laugh by Aunt Wei's words.

"Auntie, I've remembered what you said!"

For some reason, after Aunt Wei's words, Minglan suddenly felt much more relaxed, as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders, and she felt more energetic.

Perhaps this is the ability that mothers possess.

"Well, let's go!"

Aunt Wei waved her hand, watching Minglan and Xiaotao leave.

After renting a carriage at a nearby shop, the two of them slowly headed towards the Sheng residence.

(End of this chapter)