Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 248 Meeting Agreement
"By the way, Peony, have you and En agreed on how to meet me?"

Thinking of the masks on Sheng Changquan and the other person's faces last time, Rong Feiyan suddenly thought of this question, so she immediately turned to look at Mudan and asked.

"Judging from your attire last time, it seems you didn't want to reveal your identity!"

Rong Feiyan frowned, and unusually, she began to consider others.

"Don't worry, young lady!"

Peony smiled slightly: "I've already thought about this problem!"

Peony could naturally see that Sheng Changquan and the others did not want to reveal their identities, so she made an agreement with Xu Changqing first.

"I've already spoken to that brave man. If our benefactor wishes to see us, he should send someone with a message. We'll then head over and meet him directly outside!"

"In this way, since our benefactor can decide the venue, we won't have to worry about leaks!"

Peony clearly knows her daughter very well, and had already made ample preparations long ago.

"Yes, that's good!"

At this moment, Rong Feiyan didn't care whether doing this would wrong herself. After pondering for a while, she turned around and said with a hint of shyness and joy, "Peony!"

"In that case, hurry up and help me with my hair and makeup!"

Rong Feiyan's face showed a hint of anxiety: "Otherwise, what if our benefactor suddenly sends a message?"

"I look so haggard, I can't possibly show my face to anyone!"

Because of her absent-mindedness these past few days, Rong Feiyan's complexion was indeed somewhat unpleasant. At this moment, she was preoccupied with her "perfect benefactor" and did not want him to see her unpleasant side, so she couldn't help but feel anxious.

However, Rong Feiyan never considered one thing: it seemed that she had never seen her benefactor's true face!
She didn't know whether the other person was ugly or handsome; she simply and foolishly had a good impression of him, thinking that he must be a highly skilled, dashing, and unrestrained peerless handsome man!
"Yes, girl!"

Peony found Rong Feiyan's appearance somewhat amusing.

But in any case, it's a good thing that Rong Feiyan was able to shake off her previous lifeless appearance.

……

So, for the next hour, Rong Feiyan and her servant didn't care about anything else and focused all their attention on the dressing table, trying their best to dress Rong Feiyan up.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Just as Rong Feiyan and her maid had been busy for most of the day and were finally somewhat satisfied, a maid's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Miss Peony, news has arrived!"

Because Peony had given specific instructions beforehand, both the gatekeeper and the messenger knew that this young lady, whose status had recently changed, had important news to await. Therefore, when they indeed received a message, they immediately relayed it as quickly as possible.

"Any news?"

Before Mudan could react, Rong Feiyan was so delighted that she immediately stood up!
"Quickly, Peony, go out and see what's going on!"

"Has this been a message from our benefactor?"

Rong Feiyan was both surprised and delighted, and she directed the peony next to her to go out and take a look.

"Yes, girl!"

Peony smiled and immediately strode out the door to get a clearer picture.

"Whoo~"

Inside the room, Rong Feiyan, her cheeks flushed, clutched her chest, feeling her heart pounding so fast it seemed it might leap out at any moment if she couldn't contain it!

"I hope that this time I can see my benefactor's true face!"

Rong Feiyan had already made up her mind. No matter what her benefactor asked for, even if it meant going through fire and water, she would definitely help him accomplish it.

Actually, it's not that Rong Feiyan has something wrong with her brain, that she has to be infatuated with someone whose background she doesn't know. It's just that this is her personality, a result of being spoiled by her family.

Because the Rong family had few descendants, Rong Gui and Master Rong only had two daughters, Rong Zhixian and Rong Feiyan. However, the eldest daughter, Rong Zhixian, left the Rong family after entering the palace and becoming the emperor's most favored concubine, Rong Feiyan. Therefore, the Rong family only had one legitimate daughter left.

The important point is that Rong Feiyan did not have a legal mother, so how could Rong Feiyan's personality not be spoiled under such circumstances?

However, fortunately, she was only slightly spoiled and did not develop a personality like that of Princess Jiacheng in the Prince Yong's mansion, who was noble on the outside but cold and cruel on the inside.

Because Rong Feiyan lacked female elders to guide her, she became fond of the stories in those novels when she was young and innocent, especially the tales of talented men and beautiful women, scholars and ladies, heroes and beauties, which truly captivated her.

Back then, the reason she fell in love with Qi Heng, besides his handsome face, was mainly because of his ambitious nature, which inexplicably resembled the talented scholars in storybooks.

However, due to the actions of the Prince Yong's Mansion, Rong Feiyan encountered a "benefactor" who appeared out of nowhere during the most dangerous and terrifying time of her life!
This series of twists and turns is closer to the legendary plot in storybooks than the previous Qi Heng, and therefore, she is particularly fascinated by this feeling.

In addition, Sheng Changquan did not want to expose his identity by contacting the Rong family, so his words and actions were somewhat cryptic and he appeared unfathomable.

However, this performance only made Rong Feiyan feel that he was even more mysterious. During the time she could not see Sheng Changquan, Rong Feiyan thought about him more and more and felt that he was remarkable.

One of the eight sufferings of life is not getting what one wants, which is also a fundamental aspect of human nature. That is why Rong Feiyan was in this state.

……

"Thum! Thug! Thumb!"

Peony had only been gone for a few breaths when she immediately ran back, calling out loudly, "Miss, it's a message from our benefactor!"

"Young lady, look! Isn't this the warm jade you wear?"

Rong Feiyan looked closely and, sure enough, Mudan was holding a purple jade pendant with a red string hanging from it.

"Yes, this is the token I'm giving to my benefactor!"

Rong Feiyan quickly stepped forward and grasped the warm, smooth purple jade in her hand.

She recognized it at a glance; this piece of warm jade was the token she had given to Sheng Changquan.

"Peony, let's hurry up and go!"

Now that she had confirmed the other party's identity, Rong Feiyan was already impatient. She wished she could sprout wings and fly away immediately.

"Yes, girl!"

Peony nodded with a smile, and then walked out with Rong Feiyan.

……

However, because of the lesson learned from the last trip into the mountains, Master Rong has given a strict order that no matter what Rong Feiyan's attitude is, she must be accompanied by a large number of people to protect her whenever she goes out.

Among them was a team of imperial guards who came from the palace. They were far more powerful than the previous four, each of them being a third-rate expert, while the two leaders were at the peak of the second-rate level, not far from breaking through to the first-rate level.

However, although it's not far off, it's extremely difficult to actually break through!

Little did they know that a slight error can lead to a vast difference, and this slight difference can make all the difference. Even so, these two experts were elites selected by Consort Rong from the palace's guards, at the Emperor's request. Their names were Jing Ling and Chi Yongfu, both in their thirties, in the prime of their lives, and they were Rong Feiyan's trump card for protection.

Fortunately, Rong Feiyan learned from her mistake. When she and Mudan went out, although they refused some of the servants in the mansion, they did not refuse the group of guards from the palace.

Therefore, these people followed Rong Feiyan and her servants to a teahouse near the Rong family's residence.

That was the place where Sheng Changquan had arranged to meet them.

"Peony, is this the Zhuangyuan Tea House?"

Both Rong Feiyan and Mudan wore white veils to conceal their faces and shield themselves from the sun. When Rong Feiyan saw the Scholar's Tea House in front of her, she immediately asked Mudan, who was standing next to her.

"Yes, young lady, this is the place!"

Peony saw Xu Changqing standing in front of the teahouse and immediately said, "Miss, look, isn't that the valiant man who is following our benefactor?"

Rong Feiyan looked up and saw that it was true!

"Ladies, my young master is already waiting for you inside!"

Not only did Rong Feiyan and the others see Xu Changqing, but Xu Changqing also saw them. He strode forward and spoke to the two of them.

"Miss Rong, it's that place with the black nightshade!"

Xu Changqing pointed to the private room in the northeast corner.

"Ok!"

Rong Feiyan nodded slightly, trying her best to hide her excitement, and quickly walked up and went directly into the Longkui private room in the Zhuangyuan Tea House.

Since Rong Feiyan had given instructions beforehand, and they entered a teahouse not far from the Rong residence, Jing Ling and Chi Yongfu did not necessarily have to go up with Rong Feiyan. The two of them simply followed behind Mudan and stood beside Xu Changqing, keeping a close eye on him.

Even if they were very confident, Jing Ling and his team still felt that keeping an eye on one of the other party would be safer.

However, Xu Changqing did not react much to the gazes of the two men, after all, they were just looking and had no intention of making a move.

Moreover, and most importantly, his mind was completely occupied with the tasks that Sheng Changquan had set up beforehand, so how could he possibly think about anything else?

……

In the elegant room.

Rong Feiyan stepped inside and immediately saw the back of the man standing by the window...

"Benefactor!"

Rong Feiyan suppressed her excitement, took off her veil, revealing her carefully made-up face, her red lips slightly parted, and she uttered a word.

"hehe!"

"Miss Rong, you've arrived."

Sheng Changquan turned around with a slight smile and looked at Rong Feiyan opposite him, saying gently, "Miss Rong, I'm sure Miss Mudan has already told you about my matter, hasn't she?"

"I wonder if you can do that?"

Sheng Changquan cut straight to the point, stating his purpose directly, seemingly oblivious to Rong Feiyan's beautiful face.

"what?"

Rong Feiyan was stunned!
"This……"

"Ok?"

Sheng Changquan frowned, somewhat displeased.

However, because he was wearing the same mask as last time, Rong Feiyan couldn't see what he looked like now.

Indeed, Sheng Changquan was still concealing his identity and did not reveal his true face to Rong Feiyan. Moreover, not only Sheng Changquan, but Xu Changqing outside was also wearing a bamboo hat to hide his identity.

"What? Miss Rong, didn't Miss Peony tell you my requirements?"

Sheng Changquan was unaware that Rong Feiyan was too preoccupied with her joy to pay attention to anything else Mudan said.
At this moment, when Rong Feiyan sensed the slight displeasure in Sheng Changquan's voice, she quickly stammered, "This... Peony... did indeed tell me..."

"But...but I..."

Seeing Rong Feiyan's hesitant manner, Sheng Changquan immediately understood something.

"Alright, let me say it again!"

Sheng Changquan shook his head inwardly, but he had no choice but to repeat his plan again.

"Miss Rong, my request is actually very simple. I just hope that your family can do something for me!"

Sheng Changquan extended his right hand, opened his palm, revealing one index finger, and said, "It would be best if your father could personally intervene and request Consort Rong of the palace to lend a hand!"

"what?"

Rong Feiyan finally understood what Sheng Changquan was seeking.

"This……"

Rong Feiyan hesitated for a moment, then said, "My benefactor, what do you need my sister to do?"

Rong Feiyan was most concerned about her own sister's affairs. After all, the palace was not like the outside world. There, a slight mistake could lead to one's utter destruction!
Rong Feiyan knew how hard her older sister had worked, so even if she was heartless, she would never disregard her sister's safety and rashly agree to other people's requests.

Moreover, even if Consort Rong agrees, it won't work; Consort Rong herself must give her permission!

After all, Rong Zhixian was not Rong Feiyan; she was a very opinionated person.

"hehe!"

Sheng Changquan smiled.

"Miss Rong, rest assured, what I ask for is very simple. I just want Consort Rong to show some interest in the Emperor granting a marriage decree in front of Prince Yong!"

"This will force the other party to get agitated first, ideally making them make the first move!"

……

In the end, Rong Feiyan still failed to see Sheng Changquan's true face, but she did agree to his request.

Because that incident did nothing to harm the Rong family; it only made her a little angry!
After all, if it were up to Sheng Changquan, the Rong family would have to give them a push to directly arrange a marriage between the Prince of Yong's Mansion and the Duke of Qi's Mansion.

Although Rong Feiyan no longer liked Qi Heng, she still felt somewhat unwilling, as if by doing this she had completely surrendered to the Princess of Jiacheng!
However, since it was her "benefactor's" request, Rong Feiyan had no choice but to reluctantly agree in the end.

Of course, Rong Feiyan didn't come away empty-handed. Just as Sheng Changquan was about to leave, she mustered up her courage and returned the warm jade she had received earlier, explaining that she only wanted to make friends with him.

Faced with Rong Feiyan's cautious and apprehensive appearance, Sheng Changquan found it hard to refuse.

So, under Rong Feiyan's hesitant gaze, Sheng Changquan could only give her one of his sachets as a testament to their friendship.

(End of this chapter)