Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 397 Trouble and the Matchmaking
As for how the Yu family operates, that depends on Sheng Changquan.

This was a deal he made with the Yu family, and Sheng Changquan, who was in Shen Li's camp, would definitely take action for it.

Of course, this is only the Yu family's overt method. As for whether Grand Secretary Yu has any other tricks up his sleeve, that remains to be seen.

Sheng Changquan was already mentally prepared for this, as it was a tacit understanding between the two parties, so he didn't say anything about it.

At the same time, there is another unspoken rule.

That is, if it is ultimately proven that Sheng Changquan's methods were ineffective, then the Yu family's obligations will naturally be null and void.

Therefore, Sheng Changquan naturally took the matter of the Yu family very seriously.

……

When Sheng Changquan and his companion arrived at the Jiang family's courtyard, Jiang Xingzong was not out. Instead, he was sitting at the stone table in the courtyard, quietly reading a book.

"Young Master! Young Master!"

Upon seeing Jiang Xingzong sitting in the courtyard studying, Xu Changqing was the first to shout.

"Ok?"

Upon hearing that raspy voice, Jiang Xingzong first frowned, then relaxed.

"Oh? It's Changqing."

Jiang Xingzong wasn't angry that his study had been interrupted. He simply put down the book in his hand and said in a steady voice, "Changqing, keep your voice down!"

"Uncle Liang and his wife are getting old, they can't handle your loud voice!"

"Hehe, I forgot! I forgot!"

Upon hearing Jiang Xingzong's words, Xu Changqing immediately shrank back, lowered his voice, and said with a sheepish smile, "Young Master, I will definitely pay attention next time! I will definitely pay attention!"

"Ah~"

Sheng Changquan, who was behind him, was really looking down on his own companion. Why was his companion becoming more and more like Zhang Fei?
"You rascal, you just won't listen to anything I say!"

"See, you got scolded by your cousin again!"

Sheng Changquan quickened his pace to catch up with Xu Changqing, a helpless expression on his face.

At the same time, he also cupped his hands in apology to the elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Liang, who had been disturbed not far away.

Mr. and Mrs. Liang waved their hands with smiles, indicating that they were fine.

To be honest, ever since Jiang Xingzong rented their courtyard, the Liang family's life has improved a lot. Not to mention that their income has increased significantly, the fact that Sheng Changquan occasionally treats Liang Bo's son, Liang Jin, is enough to make the old couple extremely grateful.

……

Not far away, seeing that Sheng Changquan seemed to have something to discuss with Jiang Xingzong, Uncle Liang and his wife consciously continued with their work.

just.

"Hey, old man!"

In the field, Aunt Liang suddenly patted Uncle Liang beside her and whispered, "Do you think this young master Sheng has a wife he likes?"

"what?"

Because he was preoccupied with the work in the fields, Uncle Liang didn't hear clearly for a moment.

"Tell me! Do you think Young Master Sheng has a wife he likes?"

After Aunt Liang grabbed Uncle Liang's ear and repeated the instruction, Uncle Liang was speechless.

"Old woman, why do you care about these things?"

Uncle Liang rolled his eyes at his wife and lowered his voice, saying, "Didn't you hear what Young Master Jiang said before?"

"His cousin is not only the son of an official in the city, but also the top scholar in this year's imperial examination!"

"Do you know what 'Jieyuan' means?"

"That's the God of Literature descended from heaven!"

Uncle Liang thought his wife was acting out of character and trying to arrange a marriage between her family and Sheng Changquan, so he quickly interrupted her, saying, "Tell me, how could a mortal woman like you arrange such a thing as a match between immortals and immortals?"

"Your nieces and nephews on your mother's side should probably stop having inappropriate thoughts!"

"Pooh!"

Aunt Liang was immediately annoyed when her husband said that to her!

"What nonsense are you spouting, you old man!" "When did I ever say that I wanted Young Master Sheng to introduce my family's daughter?"

"Hmph, good that it isn't!"

Uncle Liang didn't take it to heart. He simply bent down and continued working on his tasks, while saying earnestly, "It's not that I, an old man, am speaking harshly!"

"These kinds of things are all about matching social status. If the two families are not well-matched, it can harm those children!"

"Hey! You old man! You're getting more and more excited, aren't you?"

Aunt Liang glared at Uncle Liang and slapped his shoulder hard a few times to vent her anger.

However, she then leaned closer and whispered, "I understand everything you're saying!"

"I'm talking about... that young lady over there!"

As she spoke, Aunt Liang subtly gestured towards the Cheng family's courtyard.

"You've met that young lady from the Cheng family before. Although she's a bit thin, she's absolutely stunning! Just like a fairy from heaven!"

"Putting everything else aside, just look at that figure. If she takes good care of herself, I reckon she could easily have five big, healthy boys!"

Aunt Liang looked very confident!
"Young lady of the Cheng family?"

Hearing Aunt Liang say this, Uncle Liang stopped what he was doing.

"inappropriate!"

He thought about it for a moment, but still shook his head.

"The Cheng family is probably not as simple as it seems!"

Seeing Aunt Liang's confused look, Uncle Liang opened his mouth and patiently explained, "Old woman, you've seen what's going on with the Cheng family. I also know the young lady of the Cheng family; she is indeed a practical and good woman, but!"

"What kind of rules does the Cheng family have? Outsiders really can't see it clearly."

"However, one thing is certain: their family must be a large, dark-skinned household!"

"Otherwise, we wouldn't have specially sent the young lady of the Cheng family to live here alone and suffer!"

Hearing what Uncle Liang said, Aunt Liang also felt that it made sense.

"Yes, that's true!"

"That young lady from the Cheng family is truly pitiful!"

……

In the courtyard, Jiang Xingzong invited Sheng Changquan and Xu Changqing to sit down on the stone benches and poured them each a cup of tea, saying, "Cousin, you've come at just the right time. This is a flower tea that my classmate gave me before. You can try it."

Because Sheng Changquan liked clear tea, under his influence, Jiang Xingzong and others gradually came to like tea that was completely different from the tea soup of the time.

"Okay, then I'll have to give it a try."

Sheng Changquan did not immediately state his purpose, but instead picked up the teacup on the table and took a small sip.

"Yes, Not Bad!"

"This tea is refreshing and sweet, with a slight floral aroma, which is quite unique."

"Not to mention, this flower tea has its own nourishing effects and can clear heat and detoxify, making it even more suitable for you to drink, Sister!"

With his eyes slightly narrowed, Sheng Changquan expressed his feelings.

"Haha, I knew you'd like that, cousin!"

Seeing that Sheng Changquan liked it, Jiang Xingzong was also delighted and couldn't help but say, "In that case, cousin, take more back for your cousin to try. I even asked my classmate for quite a few, enough for you to try."

"Hehe, then I'll thank you in advance, cousin!"

Sheng Changquan did not refuse and simply accepted the offer.

Given the close relationship between the two families, there's absolutely no need for such formalities.

However, after finishing his tea, Sheng Changquan's expression turned serious, and he began to explain his purpose directly.

"Cousin, this way."

"I do need to trouble you with something!"

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