Red Mansion: After being expelled from the family, I was granted the title of Marquis of Mobei

Chapter 11 Ancestor’s favorite concubine destroys his wife
Jia Jue nodded slightly and bowed before speaking.

"Thank you, Uncle."

Afterwards, Sheng Hong took Jia Jue away from Weiruixuan and went straight to Shou'an Hall where Old Madam Sheng lived.

In Shou'an Hall, Old Madam Sheng was drinking tea with Sheng Minglan.

Seeing Sheng Minglan's absent-minded look, Old Madam Sheng smiled slightly and said.

"Okay, don't worry. I asked Nanny Fang to send someone to the gatehouse early this morning. Your little lover has already arrived."

Sheng Minglan was delighted when she heard this, but her pretty face soon turned red and she pulled Old Madam Sheng's arm and spoke shyly.

"Oh, grandma, you're making fun of your granddaughter again. When did I ever worry about this?"

When Old Lady Sheng looked at her granddaughter's shy appearance, the wrinkles on her face smoothed out.

It’s quite pitiful to say that Old Mrs. Sheng is also quite pitiful.

She was originally the daughter of a marquis, but because she fell in love with Mr. Sheng, who was the third place winner in the imperial examination, she married a third place winner from a merchant family.

At first, they lived a peaceful life for two or three years, but the Sheng family had a tradition of favoring concubines over wives, and Old Master Sheng did the same, doting on his concubine.

For the sake of family harmony, Mrs. Sheng repeatedly tolerated it and had no common sense.

But the concubine had a plan and eventually plotted to kill Mrs. Sheng's own children.

This completely angered Old Lady Sheng, and also allowed the Sheng family to experience the power of a marquisate.

Someone came directly from Old Lady Sheng's family and killed the concubine and her child in front of Old Master Sheng.

Mr. Sheng is truly a romantic man, deeply in love with that concubine.

After his concubine died, he died of grief within two years.

At that time, Mrs. Sheng's parents were still alive and asked her to remarry, but she did not. She stayed in the Sheng family to take care of her illegitimate son Sheng Hong and raised him up.

Speaking of which, Old Madam Sheng is also a love-brained person. Even though things have come to this point, she is still wholeheartedly trying to marry her brother's daughter to Sheng Hong.

At that time, Old Lady Sheng's brother had already inherited the title, and the Sheng family was a poor family, so naturally they were not a good match.

After being rejected, Old Madam Sheng actually cut off all contact with her natal family. This was probably the only foolish thing that Old Madam Sheng, who had been smart all her life, did.

The other thing is naturally that she married the third place winner in the imperial examination because she was in love.

It was precisely because she did not remarry that although the Sheng family is still prosperous today, no one is related to Old Lady Sheng by blood.

In the Sheng family, only Sheng Hualan and Sheng Minglan, who were raised by Old Madam Sheng since childhood, are close to Old Madam Sheng.

Sheng Hualan had married a few years ago, and now the person that Old Lady Sheng loves the most is naturally her little granddaughter Sheng Minglan.

Just as Old Madam Sheng was playing with Sheng Minglan, Nanny Fang came into the room, bowed, and said.

"Madam, the master has brought the Champion Marquis to Shou'an Hall to pay his respects to you, Madam."

Mrs. Sheng said immediately after hearing this.

"I understand. Just clean up."

"promise."

At this time, Sheng Minglan's face was full of shyness and anticipation. Her brother Jia Jue really came to the house to propose marriage.

After everything was settled, Sheng Hong and Jia Jue also came to the main hall of Shou'an Hall.

Sheng Hong said after bowing.

"Mother, the Marquis is here to see you."

Then Jia Jue bowed and said.

"Old lady, I haven't seen you for several years. I hope you are still in good health."

Old Madam Sheng smiled slightly, nodded, and said.

"Thanks to the Marquis, I'm doing OK."

"The Marquis has just returned to the capital, and I'm sure things at home haven't been settled yet. He came to see me, an old woman, so thoughtful."

Jia Jue said with a chuckle.

"When I was studying with Changbai at Sheng's house, you, old lady, encouraged me a lot."

"Now that I have achieved something, it is only natural for me to come and pay my respects to you, old lady." "Also, I have another unwelcome request, which I hope you will grant."

Old Madam Sheng said with a calm smile.

"Your Highness's achievements today are all due to his own hard work. I, an old woman, dare not take credit for them."

"As for the unwelcome request, please tell me, my Lord."

Jia Jue said after bowing.

"I know that Minglan was raised by you, old lady, since she was a child."

"Back then, Minglan and I were about to get married, but due to some unexpected circumstances, we had to postpone it."

"I came here this time hoping to rekindle my relationship with Minglan."

"I know that Minglan's marriage must be approved by you. I hope you will agree to marry Minglan to me."

"I will definitely take good care of her. From now on, I will be the boss among men, and she will be the boss among women. I will never let her suffer any injustice again."

Old Madam Sheng nodded in satisfaction and said.

"My Lord, I, an old woman, have been watching your love for Minglan."

"It's rare that you don't forget the old feelings and still remember what happened back then."

"I feel relieved now that Minglan is in your hands."

"I hope you will remember your original intention. Remember that this is Minglan, the one you came to the Sheng family to marry with sincerity. Don't let her down in the future."

Jia Jue said immediately after hearing this.

"I will definitely keep the old lady's teachings in mind."

Old Madam Sheng smiled slightly and said.

"Okay, I don't have any objection to this marriage. As long as you can live a good life, that's better than anything else."

"Okay, you and Changbai haven't seen each other for many years, go meet Changbai."

"Okay, then I won't disturb the old lady's rest. I'll take my leave."

After Jia Jue left, Sheng Minglan, who was hiding in the side hall, could not hide her joy. Her face was filled with a happy smile, and she couldn't help crying with joy.

Not long after, in Sheng Changbai's study, Sheng Changbai was reminiscing about the past with Jia Jue.

After learning about Jia Jue's experiences over the years, Sheng Changbai said with emotion.

"Brother Jia, your experiences over the years are more thrilling and exciting than anything in a storybook."

"It's thanks to your talent for both civil and military affairs. If it were me, I'd probably be suffocated to death and have no other options."

Jia Jue shook his head and said helplessly.

"Alas, it was also a surge of anger that forced me to leave my hometown."

"It's just that Minglan has been wronged and has been frowning for the past three years."

Sheng Changbai nodded and said.

"Just know that my sixth sister is gentle and kind, a very good woman in the world. If you dare to let her down in the future, I will never forgive you."

Jia Jue waved his hand and said.

"How could that be? I love her so much that I can't wait to let her down."

"As for you, do you have any plans for marriage now?"

Sheng Changbai scratched his head and said after hearing this.

"My mother once said that she wanted me to marry my aunt's cousin to strengthen the relationship, but my grandmother and father both rejected it."

"From what I see, my grandmother and father want to wait until I finish high school before arranging a marriage for me."

Jia Jue smiled and said.

"The old lady and uncle are really smart. If I'm not mistaken, it must be your aunt who took the initiative to find your aunt."

(End of this chapter)