Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 392 Greed
"That's it..."

Sheng Changquan pondered for a moment and then instructed, "In that case, Changqing, let's go back first..."

"Squeak~"

"Young master, the door isn't bolted!"

However, before Sheng Changquan could finish speaking, Xu Changqing had already pushed open the gate of the Yu residence.

"Young Master, you can't blame me for this!"

Xu Changqing looked at his young master with an innocent expression, proving his innocence: "This, it really can be pushed open with a single push!"

"you!"

Sheng Changquan was furious!
"Stop talking and come with me! It'll be too late if we wait any longer!"

Without time to explain, Sheng Changquan waved his hand at Xu Changqing, then immediately turned around and prepared to run away.

In fact, Sheng Changquan had noticed the unusual behavior at the Yu residence today, and he didn't believe that Grand Secretary Yu would forget his visit today.

Sheng Changquan was even certain that the old fox had already guessed his purpose and knew that he was there for Shen Shouzhen's entry into the cabinet.

But now, such a scene has actually occurred at the Yu residence.

Clearly, either the Yu family has a real problem, or this bizarre scene is something they staged themselves.

The former goes without saying. Anyone with a bit of knowledge should know that such an accident could not possibly happen in the residence of a high-ranking official of the imperial court.

Do you really think just anyone can become a Grand Secretary?

The only explanation is that the abnormality at the Yu residence was deliberately orchestrated by the family.

Sheng Changquan dared to say that as long as this door was pushed open from the outside, someone would definitely appear behind it.

When people ask you for help, you won't be able to refuse, since you opened the door yourself.
"Brother Changquan, you're here!"

really!

Just as Xu Changqing was still in a daze and pretending to be innocent, a figure appeared behind the gate of the Yu residence.

"Uh... I've met you, Sister Yu. May you be well!"

Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Sheng Changquan had no choice but to stop his attempt to "escape."

There was nothing they could do; the person who appeared was none other than Minglan's best friend, Yu Yanran!
In fact, if it were someone else, like the siblings Yu Zida and Yu Yanhong, Sheng Changquan could have easily escaped by virtue of his "professional skills".

After all, he can be incredibly shameless at times.

Of course, if Grand Secretary Yu and Old Madam Yu were to personally appear, he would naturally have to stand still obediently.

However, as a junior, Sheng Changquan would not allow the two elders to come out for the time being; otherwise, the Yu family's reputation would truly be ruined.

Even if the Yu family might need his help right now, it doesn't have to come at the cost of the Yu family's reputation or Grand Secretary Yu's lifelong integrity. Therefore, Yu Yanran's intervention is just right.

“Brother Changquan, ah, no! It should be Sheng Jieyuan.”

Seeing Sheng Changquan stop, Yu Yanran couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

You should know that it was Grand Secretary Yu who specifically instructed her to let Sheng Changquan into the mansion. If he didn't come in, the troubles in the mansion would become even more complicated.

"Sister Yu, you're joking!"

Hearing Yu Yanran's joke, Sheng Changquan smiled "embarrassedly," looking a little shy.

Well, when he's out in public, he, Sheng, still cares a lot about his public persona.

"Leaving aside your relationship with my elder sister, just the fact that you are Grand Secretary Yu's granddaughter makes me wonder how I could dare to call myself a top scholar in front of you!"

Sheng Changquan waved his hand, very modestly.

In fact, Sheng Changquan was right. You should know that Grand Secretary Yu was not from a prominent family. He himself had to pass the imperial examinations step by step.

Moreover, Grand Secretary Yu was the top scholar in the provincial examination that year, and later he even became the second-highest scorer in his year.

Of course, Sheng Changquan does have some merit.

After all, he had already achieved the highest rank in the imperial examinations four times in a row, and this time he was the top scholar in the autumn imperial examinations of Bianjing, unlike Grand Secretary Yu who was the top scholar from his family's ancestral home.

As for the subsequent provincial and palace examinations, that will be discussed later.

Hearing Sheng Changquan say that, Yu Yanran felt proud, but then she said with a hint of coquettishness, "My grandfather is my grandfather, not me!"

“However, you are right. Minglan and I are like sisters, and her brother is my brother.” “In that case, I will take the liberty of calling you Brother Changquan.”

"Hehe, Sister Yu, that's exactly how it should be!"

Sheng Changquan cupped his hands in greeting, revealing a youthful appearance.

"Brother Changquan, now that you've come to the manor, please come in!"

At this point, Yu Yanran's face showed a hint of embarrassment.

"There's an urgent matter at my residence, and I need your help, Brother Changquan!"

“They’re here!” Sheng Changquan knew in his heart.

However, he said something else entirely: "Oh? Is that so?"

"Sister Yu, don't worry, I'll definitely help if I can!"

Although Sheng Changquan thumped his chest loudly, his words were perfectly tactful.

After all, he said he would only help if he could.

There's nothing we can do. Even Grand Secretary Yu can't solve this problem? What right does a powerless nobody like him have?

"Sister Yu, you have to understand!" Sheng Changquan thought to himself.

Unfortunately, no matter how skillfully Sheng Changquan played his tricks, to the pure-hearted Yu Yanran, it was tantamount to him agreeing.

and so!
"Ah! That's wonderful! Changquan, thank you!"

Seeing that Sheng Changquan had agreed, Yu Yanran finally felt relieved and her steps became much lighter.

"Brother Changquan, come quickly! Grandfather and the others are still waiting for you inside!"

Yu Yanran, who was leading the way, was so happy that she inadvertently revealed the true situation of the mansion.

Upon seeing Yu Yanran's appearance, Sheng Changquan hesitated to speak.

That's not what I meant!

Sheng Changquan screamed inwardly!
Unfortunately, Yu Yanran's steps became increasingly light and quick, and her speed increased significantly.

Seeing Yu Yanran like this, Sheng Changquan felt a pang of pity.

After all, he knew how difficult things had been for this girl.

Her biological father didn't love her, her stepmother abused her, and even her half-siblings often bullied her. If it weren't for the care and attention that Mr. and Mrs. Yu had given her, she probably wouldn't be alive today.

"Alright! Let's see how things go first!"

Sheng Changquan felt helpless. He could only turn around and glance at Xu Changqing, signaling to follow.

"Let's go, let's see what kind of show the Yu family is putting on!"

"Yes, Master!"

Xu Changqing, who was behind, first peeked around the Yu residence, then whispered, "Young Master, something's wrong. Let's retreat!"

"You go first, I'll cover your retreat!"

Upon hearing this, Sheng Changquan couldn't help but roll his eyes!
"Do you think we're still on a study tour? This is Bianjing, not a place where someone is robbing people!"

"Stand behind for the rear? Stand behind for what?"

"Besides, didn't we always cover their retreat together so that the master could go first?"

"hey-hey!"

Xu Changqing chuckled sheepishly, "Yeah, right! I'm used to it! I'm used to it!"

……

The main hall of the Yu residence.

"That's how it is, Changquan, what do you think about this..."

In the hall, Grand Secretary Yu first told Sheng Changquan about the problems of the Yu family, and then looked at him expectantly.

However, when Sheng Changquan learned the true situation of the Yu family, his face turned green!
How could such a wise and brilliant minister like Yu have given birth to such a fool!
no way!
The trouble in the Yu family is all because the son of Grand Secretary Yu, who is also Yu Yanran's biological father, has run into trouble!

This guy—he was greedy!
(End of this chapter)