The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Chapter 398 Mingzhi
As soon as Wang Gang came home, he saw a large family waiting for him to come back for dinner. Even the old lady Sheng, who used to eat alone, sat at the table of the Sheng family for the first time.

When Wang just walked in, Sheng Changbai greeted him happily.

"Changfeng, welcome home, I heard that you have been outside for the past few years, it really gives my Sheng family a face."

Wang Gang was pushed onto a chair by Sheng Changbai, and Hai Chaoyun sat next to him.

The whole family sat together, although it was a bit crowded, but Mrs. Sheng and Sheng Hong were very happy.

"Sanlang finally came back for a reunion. I specially called Hua'er, Mo Lan and Ru Lan back to have fun." Mrs. Sheng laughed and said:
"It is estimated that Saburo's Earl's Mansion will be given in a few days, and there will be fewer days of reunion in the future."

Sheng Hong said with a look of relief: "My Sheng family has an earl, who is really a glorious ancestor. I have written to Mrs. Youyang to announce the good news, and they will bring congratulatory gifts soon."

Wang Gang said: "Father, in fact, my earl is just a false title, and there is no way to inherit it."

"That's better than common people with flat hair." Sheng Hualan said with a smile: "Third brother, you don't know, my sister has also been honored by you, and now she has a face in her husband's house."

Sheng Hualan married into the Earl's Mansion, and was always despised by others, but as her natal brother became more and more outstanding, Hualan's status in her husband's family also increased.

The same is true for Mo Lan and Ru Lan. It is an honor to have an older brother who has been knighted for military exploits.

"Although Chang Feng has been separated, his surname is Sheng after all. It is a joyous thing for my Sheng family to squeeze into the meritorious family." Sheng Hong happily raised his wine glass and proposed to have a drink together.

The Sheng family happily drank a glass of wine, and the atmosphere at the dinner table became more harmonious.

Seeing that her children and grandchildren are thriving and developing, Old Madam Sheng is also grinning from ear to ear.

After drinking for three rounds, Mrs. Sheng was a little tired and was about to go back to her room to rest, but Sheng Hong stopped her.

"Mother, now that my Sheng family is different, Liu Yatou married He Hongwen again, isn't it a bit wronged?"

When Old Madam Sheng heard this, her complexion suddenly changed, and the originally harmonious atmosphere suddenly became strange.

This is the second time Wang Gang heard about Minglan's marriage today.

"I have already negotiated with the old lady of the He family, and it is inappropriate to regret the marriage now." The old lady Sheng said in a deep voice.

Sheng Hong didn't care about Old Madam Sheng being angry, and said: "We also confiscated the bride price from the He family, and we didn't sign a marriage certificate, and the marriage is not considered formal.

In the past few days, many dignitaries have come to marry me, including the Earl's House and the Marquis' House. "

Wang Gang is now a celebrity in front of the official Zhao Shu, and everyone knows that he has a bright future, so naturally there are more people who want to make connections.

In-laws are inherently the best way to build relationships.

Most of the sons of the Sheng family are married, only Sheng Minglan and Sheng Changdong are still unmarried, so they are naturally sweet buns in everyone's eyes.

Sheng Changdong was too young, far from the age to discuss marriage, only Sheng Minglan became the target of everyone.

At this time, Sheng Minglan was sitting there, feeling very uncomfortable.

She has always been low-key before, and she is not used to being the focus of everyone.

Wang Gang saw his younger sister's embarrassment, and asked, "Ming Lan, do you want to marry He Hongwen, or should you find another good match?"

Before Sheng Minglan could speak, Sheng Hong said in displeasure: "Children's marriage is an important matter, and parents' orders are always respected. What does a child know about her matchmaker's words?"

Sheng Minglan's face darkened.

"Ming Lan depends entirely on her father and brother."

Wang Gang frowned and said, "Minglan, you don't have to worry too much. Third brother will make the decision for you who you want to marry. If you want to marry He Hongwen, third brother will personally prepare a dowry for you."

Sheng Minglan raised her head in surprise, she never expected that Wang Gang would say such a thing.

After thinking about it carefully, Ming Lan realized that her half-brother had treated her extremely well since she was a child, sometimes even surpassing her own sister Mo Lan.

At this moment, Sheng Molan and Lin Sushuang's expressions turned ugly.

Especially Sheng Molan, who was almost jealous of Minglan in her heart, thinking that when she wanted to marry into a rich and noble family, Wang Gang directly opposed it.

When it came to Sheng Minglan's place, Wang Gang let her choose.

Who is your real sister?

Lin Sushuang's thinking was similar to Sheng Molan's, and both felt that Wang Gang was partial to Sheng Minglan more than a little.

Only Mrs. Sheng knew that Wang Gang treated all his brothers and sisters the same.

Take Mo Lan as an example. Although Wang Gang opposed him marrying a rich family, he did not forcibly stop him. He still respected her choice and gave her a dowry.

The same is true for Rulan, who has been under Wang Gang's care since she was a child.

The real problem with Wang Gang is that he has no concept of closeness or closeness. In his mind, it doesn't make any difference whether he is a descendant or concubine. A family is a family.

It's just that Sheng Molan and Lin Sushuang thought they were Wang Gang's real relatives, and they always wanted to get more.

"Third brother, can I really choose?" Sheng Minglan asked Wang Gang cautiously.

Wang Gang said kindly: "You can naturally give your opinion on the important matter of your marriage, so don't worry too much."

The old lady Sheng also said: "Don't worry tomorrow, not only your third brother will help you, but I will not sit idly by."

Sheng Hong was a little embarrassed, he didn't say that he had to break off the engagement with the He family, it's not for discussion!
After struggling for a long time, Sheng Minglan said: "Grandmother, father, third brother, I don't want to marry He Hongwen."

Old Madam Sheng was a little surprised, but Sheng Hong was a little happy, thinking that Sheng Minglan was well-behaved and listened to him.

Unexpectedly, Sheng Minglan said suddenly: "I want to marry Qi Heng."

Everyone in the Sheng family was shocked!

Unexpectedly, the always well-behaved Sheng Minglan would speak surprisingly.

Wang Gang and Mrs. Sheng looked at each other with helplessness in each other's eyes.

Sheng Minglan finally spoke out her heart today, she actually has a balance in her heart, but the two of them had different identities before, so they never dared to reveal it.

"Isn't Qi Heng married? Are you going to be his concubine?" Wang Gang asked.

"Qi Heng's wife passed away three months ago." Sheng Changbai explained.

Wang Gang asked Sheng Minglan in surprise, "You want to fill in Qiheng's house?"

Sheng Changdong suddenly said surprisingly: "Mr. Qi came to see my sister today and expressed that he wanted to marry her."

Sheng Hong stood up furiously, and shouted: "How dare you contact Young Lord Qi in private, you forgot the rules of my Sheng family."

Shocked, Sheng Minglan knelt down and said, "Young Master Qi and I have always been in love, up to the point of courtesy, and we have never violated the rules. Changdong can testify."

The rest of the Sheng family all looked at Sheng Molan.

What Wang Gang didn't know was that after he went to other places to become an official, Sheng Molan fell in love with Liang Han, the sixth son of the Earl's Mansion of Yongchang.

Due to the difference in their identities, this marriage has some twists and turns. Unexpectedly, Lin Sushuang let her daughter marry Liang Han for life without telling Sheng Hong. In the end, it was the old lady Sheng who came forward and Sheng Molan married into the Earl's Mansion of Yongchang.

But after this incident, Sheng Hong completely lost his heart to Lin Sushuang. If it wasn't for Wang Gang's sake, Lin Sushuang would have been sent out to live in Zhuangzi long ago.

Also because of Sheng Molan's incident, Sheng Hong's discipline on his children was even stricter.

"Qi Heng said he wanted to marry you, did Qi Guogong and his wife agree?" Wang Gang asked in a deep voice.

Sheng Minglan was a little sad, but Wang Gang explained the key point.

After Qi Heng lost his wife, he immediately pestered Sheng Minglan again, vowing to marry her.

But Mrs. Qi Guogong still disagrees with her son marrying a concubine, even if she is Wang Gang's younger sister.

Sheng Minglan was planning to reject Qi Heng again, but Wang Gang's words gave her new hope.

"Let me ask you, do you really have feelings for that little Duke Qi?" Sheng Hong asked first.

Sheng Minglan lowered her head and nodded lightly.

"It's injustice! You can climb up to a lintel like Duke Qi!" Sheng Hong said angrily.

Sheng Changdong protected his sister and said, "It was Young Master Qi who came to pester my sister, and my sister never responded to Young Master."

Wang Gang sighed and said, "Qi Heng has always been interested in the sixth younger sister, and he talked to me before, but Qi Guogong and his wife objected, and finally nothing happened."

Sheng Hong didn't know about those things, but after hearing what Wang Gang said, Sheng Minglan's eyes were much softer.

"Minglan, you have to know that Duke Qi's mansion is not an ordinary family. Even if you marry, you will have to suffer."

Sheng Hong and Wang Gang have the same point of view, instead of focusing on the rich second generation, it is better to focus on the potential rich generation.

"Father, Qi Heng has a deep affection for me. In order to show his parents his determination to marry me, he did not hesitate to mutilate himself."

Old Madam Sheng was puzzled and said, "What happened to Qi Heng?"

Sheng Minglan said sadly: "It is wise for him not to hesitate to go on a hunger strike, and he even cut his own arm with a knife to show his determination."

Wang Gang raised his eyebrows, he didn't expect that boring guy to do such a thing.

Sheng Hong sighed deeply as he listened, and helped Sheng Minglan up.

"Minglan, if you really think about it and are determined to identify with Qi Heng, I'll give up this old face and go to Duke Qi's mansion."

"Father, I don't want to let Qi Heng down again." Sheng Minglan said firmly.

Sheng Hong had nothing to say, and looked at old lady Sheng again.

"I will go with you."

(End of this chapter)