Do You Know?: I, the Little Cabinet Elder, Regent of the World.

Chapter 147 Catching an adulterer!

Linqi Pavilion.

"Young lady, what should I do?" Sheng Molan said in a low voice, her face filled with resentment.

Since Sheng Rulan arranged her marriage, her situation has become increasingly awkward.

As the older sister, while her younger sister has already found a husband, she has yet to do so.

Therefore, her father, Sheng Hong, has recently been focusing on choosing a husband for her.

It is said that he was a scholar who started his career by farming and studying. His name was Wen Yanjing. He only had a few acres of land and an elderly mother to take care of.

Sheng Molan was truly unwilling to accept these conditions!

She has been pampered since childhood. Who would be willing to marry a poor scholar and serve an uneducated mother-in-law?

Crucially, all of the siblings have had excellent marriage prospects so far.

The eldest sister was a member of a prominent clan in the county, and her husband was a rising civil official, a descendant of the prime minister.

My second brother's wife, Hai, came from a distinguished family; her family had been Hanlin scholars for five generations.

Fifth sister Rulan's husband is from a prominent family in the county. He passed the imperial examination at the age of eighteen and became a scholar. He may have had to endure some hardships along the way, but in the end, he was not lacking in wealth and status, and at least lived a life of luxury.

and then?
She actually wanted to marry a poor scholar!
Who can be willing to do this?
Therefore, she deliberately tried to impress Madam Wu several times, hoping to gain Madam Wu's appreciation and thus marry into the Earl's mansion.

Originally, she was already quite outstanding because of her status as the "sister-in-law of the young Grand Secretary".

However, Minglan unexpectedly interfered, as Madam Wu had recently been making overtures to Minglan.

Judging from Minglan's behavior, she is trying to steal Liang Liulang from her!

"Mo'er, don't worry," Lin Qinshuang comforted.

"Mother, how can I not be anxious?"

Sheng Molan couldn't sit still any longer: "If Father agrees to the marriage with the poor scholar in a few days, I will have to marry him and suffer for decades."

"Being married to someone brings no wealth or honor, and I can't even hold my head up in front of Rulan. I might as well be killed!"

"I finally have a chance to marry into the Yongchang Earl's family, but that bitch Minglan has actually gained the favor of Madam Wu. What should I do?"

Sheng Molan was extremely anxious.

Parents to enrich people.

Ultimately, it was Madam Wu who decided Liang Liulang's marriage.

"Silly boy."

Lin Qinshuang quickly reassured her, "Hasn't Madam Wu been hosting some gatherings lately? This is a perfect opportunity to see Liang Liulang!"

"Coco is."

"Madam Wu is somewhat inclined towards Minglan."

Lin Qinshuang chuckled and shook her head: "My silly Mo'er, a son grows up and no longer listens to his mother. This Madam Wu has taken a fancy to Minglan, but Liang Liulang has taken a fancy to you!"

Sheng Molan hesitated: "How exactly should I do it?"

"What if we go too far and my brother-in-law finds out?" Sheng Molan asked anxiously.

She intentionally followed the same path her stepmother had taken to climb up to her father, feigning a chance encounter with Liang Liulang and gradually developing a deeper relationship with him, eventually leading to their marriage becoming a fait accompli.

But the more she thought about it, the more panicked she became.

When my brother-in-law gets ruthless, he really is!

Aunt Kang, after all, is the legitimate daughter of the Grand Tutor, yet she targets him without hesitation.

A single doggerel completely ruined his reputation.

Moreover, Uncle Kang was also demoted to Danzhou.

Therefore, Sheng Molan had no doubt about her brother-in-law's ruthlessness.

If things really escalate, what might be her fate?

Eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist scriptures?

"Silly Mo'er, just cover it up so he doesn't find out."

Lin Qinshuang was unsurprised: "If an affair really happened, who in the Sheng family, from top to bottom, would dare let the young Grand Secretary find out?"

"Isn't your father afraid of setbacks in his official career?"

"Isn't your older sister afraid of being divorced?"

Lin Qinshuang asserted, "Fortune and honor are found in danger."

Did the young Grand Secretary discover the problem?
impossible!
Yuqing Temple.

Light rain touches the flowers, nourishing all things silently.

"Aren't those the dew-covered and cloud-planted plants from Linxi Pavilion?"

The maid held up an oil-paper umbrella, while Wang Ruofu held a brocade handkerchief. She caught a glimpse of her and couldn't help but be surprised.

About a hundred paces to the left, two maids in yellow robes, carrying small baskets and holding oil-paper umbrellas, hurried uphill, looking quite nervous.

Wang Ruofu stopped in his tracks, looked up, and was quite surprised.

What are the maids and servants doing at Yuqing Temple?
"Let's go take a look."

"Don't tell me it's some crooked scheme to curse me."

A sense of unease arose in Wang Ruofu's heart, and he was about to turn and walk down.

"Madam, please stop. I'll go in your place." The maid, Liu Mama, stopped the mistress and instructed the maids, "Help the mistress go to pay respects to the Three Pure Ones. I'll be there shortly."

As she spoke, Liu's mother silently followed "cloud planting" and "dew planting".

Wang Ruofu nodded and waved: "Let's go."

Recently, Mingya said that praying at Yuqing Temple is very effective, and that if you pray there, your children can have a happy marriage.

So, she came to pay her respects to the Three Pure Ones.

The dim candlelight casts a flickering glow, the dying candle illuminating the scene with a dim light.

Sheng Hong suddenly stood up while soaking his feet in the wooden basin, his face filled with disbelief.

"This is impossible!"

"You've admitted your mistake!"

Sheng Hong's heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously denied it.

This is adultery!

Wang Ruofu snorted irritably: "Mother Liu sneaked over and saw Mo Lan and Liang Han meeting in secret, and then they closed the door. A man and a woman alone in a room, what could they possibly be doing? How could she possibly mistake them?"

"I was so afraid of something going wrong that I didn't dare to alert them."

"After the two left, I went in and took a look."

Wang Ruofu stood up and exclaimed heavily, "What a huge bed!"

Sheng Hong was taken aback and swallowed hard.

"You're talking nonsense!" Sheng Hong couldn't believe that his daughter, whom he had doted on since childhood, had committed adultery.

"Who talks about people like that?"

"You're just spouting nonsense."

As he spoke, Sheng Hong subconsciously turned his head away, not daring to look directly at his wife.

Or rather, they dare not face the facts.

"My lord suspects I framed him."

Wang Ruofu rolled her eyes at her husband and said slowly, "Alright, seeing is believing. Why don't you go and catch the adulterers in the act yourself? The truth will come out."

Since vying for favor with Lin Qinshuang, she has rarely had a good hand.

Therefore, at this moment, every move he made exuded an indescribable confidence.

Sheng Hong was taken aback, turned around and looked back, feeling a sudden panic in his heart.

He knows his wife too well.

Wang Ruofu is too confident this time!

"Catching someone in the act of adultery is such a despicable thing. You're asking a father to catch his own daughter cheating." Sheng Hong's patience ran out, and he became inexplicably irritated. He quickly reached for a rag, wiped his feet a few times, and stood up abruptly.

"you"

"I'll have someone call Lin Shi and Mo Lan over. You two can confront each other here." Sheng Hong hurriedly put on his shoes and walked quickly outside.

Just then, Wang Ruofu stood up and said, "If I utter even the slightest falsehood, may Rulan's marriage be ruined, Hua'er be disliked by Zhaoge'er, and never be able to hold his head high again."

Sheng Hong was stunned. He glanced at his wife a few times and shook his head with a slight tremor.

Immediately, he strode outside.

Wang Ruofu was startled and took a few steps forward, intending to observe.

As a result, Sheng Hong came back.

His face was blank, and there was unspeakable pain in his eyes.

"Oh my God!"

With a soft cry, Sheng Hong knelt down and began to sob quietly.

He knows his wife so well!
In fact, from the moment Wang Ruofu solemnly uttered the word "adultery," he believed it to be 70%.

However, a glimmer of hope made him subconsciously favor the remaining 30%, believing it might be a power struggle among his wives and concubines within the household.

However, Wang Ruofu's oath completely shattered any remaining hope he had.

There was no other reason than that Wang Ruofu swore an oath with Rulan and Hualan.

As a husband, Sheng Hong knew very well that his wife cared most about their children.

Now, the fact that they're using their children to make a poisonous oath speaks volumes.

This is absolutely true!
Mo Lan really did have an affair!
After crying quietly for a while, Sheng Hong burst into loud sobs.

On the one hand, his daughter's shameless behavior grieved him.

On the other hand, Mo Lan's affair has had a huge impact!
This involves the family's reputation; if not handled properly, the entire Sheng family will be affected.

His future.

Changbai's official career.

Hua'er's status.

A marriage as beautiful as orchids.

A few days passed.

Yuqing Temple.

Two maids entered, one with practiced ease, while the other cautiously surveyed the surroundings.

About an incense stick's time later, a young man in a brocade robe, looking expectant, pushed open the door and entered.

"Phew!" Sheng Hong, who had been quietly following behind, let out a breath, his eyes inexplicably reddening.

"My lord," Wang Ruofu reminded him.

Sheng Hong sighed and waved his hand. Several rough old women who had signed a death contract rushed forward and took control of the lookout maid.

"despair!"

The door opened, and Sheng Hong strode in.

A curtain about ten feet long covered the two of them, and one could vaguely see the young master holding the woman.

Sheng Hong rushed over and took a look.

"what!"

"Disgraceful thing!"

A gasp escaped, followed by overwhelming grief.

(Attached photo: Sheng Hong catching his wife in the act)

Jiying Lane.

A prosperous mansion and a lush pavilion.

"Oh my God!"

"What kind of crazy commotion is this?"

Sheng Hualan held a handkerchief, looking like she was watching a melon seed.

"Hua'er, why are you back?" Wang Ruofu asked in surprise.

"Mother, what's going on between Mo Lan and Liang Liulang?" Sheng Hualan asked curiously.

As the eldest sister, she naturally possessed the demeanor of one, and when it came to fine gold and silver jewelry, all three younger sisters received a share.

However, as a daughter, Sheng Hualan was very aware of the struggle between her mother and Lin Qinshuang.

It was rare to see Lin Qinshuang and Sheng Molan suffer a setback, and she felt quite eager to watch the drama unfold.

"Say something!" Wang Ruofu remained silent for a long time, which made Sheng Hualan even more curious.

"How did you find out about this?" Wang Ruofu asked incredulously. "My lord and I brought servants who had signed life-or-death contracts. We surrounded the area like an iron barrel. There was absolutely no way it could have been leaked."

Wang Ruofu felt inexplicably uneasy.

If news of Mo Lan's affair gets out, what will happen to her children?
"What kind of iron bucket?"

Sheng Hualan was puzzled: "The wives and noblewomen of officials are spreading rumors that Liang Liulang and Mo Lan were hugging and embracing each other, which is improper. They are saying it in great detail."

As she spoke, Sheng Hualan looked like she was seeking an answer.

As the wife of a second-rank official from Nanyang County, she enjoyed considerable prestige among the wives and daughters of officials and noblewomen.

She made a special trip, partly out of curiosity and a desire to hear the gossip, and partly hoping her mother would provide some inside information so she could refute the rumors.

怎料
"What? It's not that they're having an affair?"

Wang Ruofu breathed a long sigh of relief.

As long as it's not adultery!
Admittedly, hugging and cuddling isn't good news either, but compared to having an affair, it's undoubtedly a whole level better.

"what?!"

"adultery?"

Sheng Hualan was startled, her mouth slightly agape, and she froze for a moment.

This isn't the kind of gossip she wanted to hear!

"Oh my God!"

"Oh my God!"

Sheng Hualan clutched her heart, her clear eyes slightly red.

"What if the official finds out the truth?"

"Mother, how am I supposed to live?"

Such extreme joy and sorrow could not be more profound.

Originally, Sheng Hualan just wanted to watch the drama unfold.

Turns out, this is a huge bombshell!
Not hugging or cuddling!

Yes, adultery?!

Tears fell silently, and a low sob rose in her ears.

If this gets out, she'll probably be divorced!

Wang Ruofu was taken aback.

Right!

What will Hua'er do if the affair really becomes known throughout the capital?
Upon hearing this, Wang Ruofu became anxious and enraged, and suddenly fainted.

"Mother?"

"Madam!"

(End of this chapter)