Fortunately, this steward is also quite old and has experienced a lot. He knows not to judge people by their appearance, so as not to get into trouble. Although he was unhappy, he still managed to remain polite and asked with a bit of impatience.

"This little brother, I wonder who you are looking for?"

Li Zhan nodded secretly in his heart. Although the concierge was impatient with him, he still asked politely. It could be seen that the Sheng family was worthy of being a scholarly family. They knew etiquette and were well-educated. They seemed to be easy to get along with.

Li Zhan scratched his throat. After running around for a day, he couldn't take a sip of water, so his throat was a little dry and scratchy and hoarse. He returned with a somewhat weak hand.

"Excuse me, uncle, please inform me that Li Zhan, the grandson of the Li family in Yangzhou, is here to pay homage to his aunt, Mrs. Sheng!"

The concierge looked at the poor and weak young man in front of him with some hesitation. He didn't know whether he should go and report it, but if he made a mistake, he would probably have to be reprimanded, so he hesitated a little, and a look of embarrassment appeared on his old face.

, He wanted to speak but stopped.

Although Li Zhan looks young, he is after all an old monster who has lived for many lives. He is experienced in human nature and sophisticated in the world. He naturally knows why the concierge in front of him is in trouble, and he does not want to embarrass this old servant. He puts his right hand deep into his arms and puts it in his arms.

An old envelope was taken out.

Li Zhan glanced at the envelope with a complicated expression. He had also read the contents of this letter. It was all about his grandmother's ardent care for him. He was begging his sister in a low voice to take more care of the helpless Li Zhan. He was deeply affectionate.

, this is also the reason why Li Zhan has been reluctant to come to ask for help. He does not want to trade his grandmother's face and dignity for a prosperous life, but now he has to do it. He can only study and improve in the future, honor his ancestors as soon as possible, and get a royal wife for his grandmother.

It can be regarded as living up to my grandmother’s earnest expectations and painstaking care.

Li Zhan reluctantly handed the envelope to the concierge, who took it carefully. Li Zhan cupped his hand and said please.

"Sorry to trouble you, uncle, but please give this letter from your grandmother to your old lady as a token!"

As the face of the Sheng Mansion, the concierge still needs to be literate. Although he doesn't have any academic ink, he can still read a lot of common words. After all, when guests come to hand in greeting cards, if he doesn't know the words on it, he can't communicate with his family.

Report from the master.

The concierge put away the price letter, and then said to Li Zhan very respectfully.

"Guest, please wait a moment, I'll go and report it right away!"

At first, the concierge saw that Li Zhan was dressed shabbily, his cotton robe was patched, and his shoes were in tatters, so he thought that Li Zhan was a beggar who came to beg for food. Now that he saw that the other party had taken out a letter, he naturally did not dare to be rude.

No matter how miserable this young man is, he is still a relative of his master. He is not someone who can be offended by a servant whose life and death are in the hands of his master. After all, he is a good man, and judging from his conversation and speech, he is also from a scholarly family. Although

They may be in a state of decline for a while, but they can also rise to great heights in the future and become something that servants like them cannot reach.

Li Zhan cupped his hands and expressed his gratitude. He watched the concierge close the door and then dragged the sack to the steps in front of the door. He sat on the cold steps and waited quietly, taking a rest and conserving his remaining strength.

, sighed, feeling quite unhappy.

Although Li Zhan is not worried that the Sheng family will not care about him, it is a shameful thing to be dependent on others. What's more, a person like Li Zhan, who is arrogant and talented, has to bow his head under the eaves.

The reality is so cruel. Fortunately, in ancient times, it was common to live in the homes of relatives and friends. In this era, relatives and friends helped each other and made progress together.

The concierge returned to Sheng Mansion, took the letter in his hand, went directly to the door of the male owner of Sheng Mansion, and reported in a low voice.

"Master, there is someone visiting you outside. It is Li Zhan from the Li family in Yangzhou. He is the only grandson of the old lady's sister!"

Sheng Hong had just finished ordering mao at the Yamen and returned home to rest. At this time, he was preparing to have dinner with his wife Wang Ruofu. He usually only dines at Wei Ruixuan one or two days out of seven, and most of the time he stays in his concubine Lin Sui

Frost's Forest Pavilion.

The owner of the Sheng Mansion, Sheng Hong, had one wife and two concubines. His wife, Wang Ruofu, was proposed by his aunt, Mrs. Sheng, at the expense of her face. She was the illegitimate daughter of the deceased Mrs. Wang, and she lived in the main house, Wei Ruixuan.

Although he has a strong personality, he has no ambition, and he has a sharp mouth and a soft mouth, so he is not favored. However, his concubine Lin Sushuang and Sheng Hong were childhood sweethearts and childhood sweethearts in the same year, so they are very favored. They have a vicious personality, many tricks and tenderness.

Water has captured Sheng Hong's heart. Although Sheng Hong does not spoil his wife and destroy her, he is also quite partial to Lin Sushuang of Lin Qige. This makes Old Mrs. Sheng very dissatisfied. The last concubine, Mrs. Wei, is almost transparent.

People are the least favored. She lives a very difficult life every day, and her monthly schedule is often deducted by Lin Sushuang. Fortunately, Mrs. Wei is a strange woman who is well-educated and knowledgeable about etiquette. She has an open-minded personality and a gentle temperament, and does not care about these external things.

, never competed for favor, and lived a peaceful and comfortable life with an only daughter in front of me.

Wang Ruofu had an unhappy look on her face. She had been looking forward to her husband Sheng Hong's arrival today. She was serving her husband's meal when someone interrupted her. She immediately felt dissatisfied with the visiting Li Zhan.

Sheng Hong didn't care whether his wife was happy or not. When he heard that it was an old relative who came to visit, he had to interrupt his meal and gave Wang Ruofu instructions.

"Let's clean it up. I'll report it to the old lady. It will take some time. You can go to bed early. I won't come over tonight!"

Sheng Hong left Wei Ruixuan directly and came to the steward. He took the letter handed over by the steward. He looked at the aunt's aunt's name written on it and did not dare to open it. He also confirmed that the other party's identity was true. After all, in this era,

The maiden name of the daughter of an official's wife is unknown to outsiders.

Sheng Hong received the letter in his robe sleeves, raised his head and gave instructions to the steward.

"First, please ask the old lady to wait outside the courtyard of Shou'an Hall. Don't neglect the guests!"

"Yes, sir!"

The steward hurriedly responded respectfully, took a few steps back, and ran towards the door of the mansion to invite the young guest.

Sheng Hong then walked towards the courtyard of his mother, Mrs. Sheng, to report the incident to his aunt.

Wang Ruofu looked at her husband Sheng Hong who was leaving, took another look at the exquisite meal he had prepared all afternoon, and cursed angrily.

"Damn Lin Sushuang, she is so charming and charming, and this Yangzhou Li Zhan will not pick a time to visit and insist on disturbing my husband and I's time together!"

Mother Liu who was waiting on the side quickly stopped and tried to persuade her.

"Madam, when relatives are visiting, as an eldest lady, you shouldn't say such harsh words. Otherwise, if word spreads, it will be detrimental to you and your brothers and sisters!"

Mother Liu is Wang Ruofu's housekeeper. She was sent by Mrs. Wang to Wang Ruofu to help her deal with internal affairs. Wang Ruofu's flamboyant and straightforward character made her stand out during the fight with Lin Sushuang.
Chapter completed!