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

Chapter 9 Visit
However, Jia Jue did not like Sheng Molan, and Lin Qinshuang also disliked Jia Jue because he had no power and only some savings.

Everyone was tired of each other, but Jia Jue and Sheng Minglan were in love with each other, so Sheng Hong finally went along with it.

After Jia Jue faked his death and left the capital, the people in Linqi Pavilion often made fun of Jia Jue about the affair between Sheng Minglan and Jia Jue.

In fact, while Sheng Minglan was talking to her grandmother, Old Lady Sheng, the Linqi Pavilion was in chaos.

In Sheng Molan's room, Lin Qinshuang said helplessly as she looked at the messy room.

"Mo'er, what are you doing?"

Sheng Molan, lying on the bed, said angrily.

"My dear, it's all your fault. I told you that Jia Jue was a good man and I wanted to be with him, but you refused."

"Now it's all good, isn't it? He's become a champion marquis."

"If I had listened to me, I would be the wife of the Champion Marquis now."

In fact, Sheng Molan was just dreaming, and Jia Jue never liked her at all.

Lin Qinshuang said helplessly after hearing this.

"This, I didn't expect him to have such good fortune."

"Mo'er, the past is in the past, don't think too much about it."

"Don't worry, I will definitely find a perfect husband for you."

Sheng Molan said very dissatisfiedly.

"No matter how good it is, it can't be better than the wife of the Champion Marquis."

"this,"

Lin Qinshuang was stumped by Sheng Molan's question.

Lin Qinshuang knew very well that it was impossible.

Sheng Molan was also born a concubine's daughter. Even though Sheng Hong preferred Linqi Pavilion, he was only a fifth-rank official. It was considered high-ranking for a legitimate daughter to marry the second son of an earl, not to mention a concubine's daughter.

Seeing Lin Qinshuang hesitating and not saying anything, Sheng Molan became more and more angrily.

"It's fine if I can't succeed, but if the Marquis Guanjun and that damned girl Minglan rekindle their relationship and let her climb up the social ladder, she'll be riding high over us and showing off her power."

Lin Qinshuang hurriedly said after hearing this.

"Oh, Mo'er, don't worry, it definitely won't happen."

"Think about it, the Marquis of Guanjun is now in a high position of power, rising rapidly in the world, and is favored by His Majesty. He could even marry Princess Shang. Why would he marry that girl Minglan?"

"She can never think of defeating us in her lifetime. That's just a daydream."

After hearing this, Sheng Molan's mood improved a little.

In Weiruixuan, Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu were discussing something at this time.

Sheng Hong said after holding the visiting card in his hand.

"Madam, look, this is a visiting card from the Marquis of Champion's Mansion. The Marquis of Champion will visit us tomorrow."

Wang Ruofu said with a smile after hearing this.

"Isn't this a good thing? He's a rising star in the imperial court, and he's a close friend of our Bai'er."

"Besides, Bai'er helped him a lot back then, so he must be here to thank us."

Sheng Hong nodded and said.

"Having said that, I'm still a little worried."

"The conflict between the Marquis of Guanjun and the Rongguo Mansion is probably very deep. I'm worried that when the gods fight, the mortals will suffer."

Wang Ruofu said after a moment of thought.

"Sir, are you worrying too much? Others don't know the details of the Rongguo Mansion, but I have heard about it."

"The Rongguo Mansion has been very weak these past few years, and it's all thanks to their old lady's title of First Rank Consort."

"Apart from their empty titles, their family only has Jia Zheng, the second son, who is a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Works."

"It's become so degraded, what's there to be afraid of?"

"Besides, we won't be involved in the conflict between Rongguo Mansion and Guanjun Houer." "If Rongguo Mansion really takes it out on us, my family won't be a pushover. They won't just sit there and watch us get bullied."

After hearing this, Sheng Hong felt more confident.

Wang Ruofu's father was once the prime minister of the dynasty. He was posthumously awarded the title of Grand Tutor and was allowed to be enshrined in the Taimiao. He was considered the head of all officials and the pinnacle of civil servants.

Although he has passed away for many years, there are still many of Grand Tutor Wang’s disciples and old friends in the court, and they still have a bond of respect for him.

Sheng Hong said after thinking for a while.

"That's right. If that's the case, then let's get ready and welcome the Champion Marquis."

"By the way, Madam, the Champion Marquis is no longer the same student he was back then."

"Tomorrow, please don't act like an elder and act so arrogantly."

Wang Ruofu said with a smile.

"Don't worry, sir. I'm not that tactless."

"I will definitely treat you politely tomorrow."

"By the way, let Rulan come over to meet the Champion Marquis tomorrow."

After hearing this, Sheng Hong looked at Wang Ruofu with a hint of helplessness.

"No, Madam, you're not still thinking about Rulan and Guanjun Hou being together, are you?"

"I tell you, that's impossible."

Wang Ruofu said somewhat unconvinced.

"Why do you say that, sir? Our Rulan is such a good girl, how can it be impossible? What if it can work out?"

Sheng Hong said with certainty.

"Let me tell you, out of ten thousand, it won't work."

"Even if the Marquis of Guanjun doesn't forget his original intention and doesn't despise our Sheng family's low status, he will still marry Minglan. To him, what difference does it make between a legitimate daughter and a concubine's daughter?"

"Besides, what kind of person is he now? He is a first-rank General of the Imperial Guards, granted the title of first-rank marquis, and has a fief of 7,000 households."

"A high position of power, second only to one man and above ten thousand others."

"Do you think he's still likely to discuss marriage with our family?"

"If he can remember our old friendship and help us in the future, we will benefit greatly from it. As for other matters, Madam, please don't think about those messy things."

"Don't let others think that we are toads hoping to eat swan meat, overestimating our own capabilities and making them feel disgusted, so that they lose all their kindness. That would be a case of being too clever for one's own good."

Wang Ruofu felt guilty after hearing what Sheng Hong said, and could only smooth her hair awkwardly and said.

"Oh, I just said that. I didn't really mean to do anything."

Sheng Hong has been married to Wang Ruofu for many years and knows what Wang Ruofu is like. He just smiled and didn't say much.

The next day, Wang Ruofu got up early and ordered the servants to clean the courtyard in preparation for Jia Jue's arrival.

In the morning, as Jia Jue's carriage stopped at the gate of Sheng Mansion, Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu came out to greet them with smiles on their faces.

After Jia Jue got off the carriage, the couple came forward, bowed, and said.

"Your humble servant, Sheng Hong, and I, your humble wife, respectfully welcome the Champion Marquis to our humble home. It is a great honor."

Jia Jue quickly returned the greeting and said.

"Uncle and aunt, why do you have to do this? How can I dare to accept this?"

Sheng Hong then said.

"Your Excellency is too kind. In official circles, respect comes first."

Jia Jue smiled and said.

"Uncle, what you said is true, but that was in the officialdom. We are communicating privately, not in the government office or the court. If you continue to do this, it will be embarrassing for me."

Seeing that Jia Jue is now in a high position and has great power, but does not have the slightest bit of arrogance, Sheng Hong's impression of Jia Jue has improved a lot.

(End of this chapter)