As soon as Wang returned home, he saw a large family waiting for him to come back for dinner. Even Mrs. Sheng, who always ate alone, sat at the Sheng family dining table for the first time.
As soon as Wang walked in, Sheng Changbai greeted him happily.
"Chang Feng, welcome home. I heard what you did outside in the past few years has really made my Sheng family proud."
As soon as Wang was pushed onto the chair by Sheng Changbai, Hai Chaoyun sat next to him.
A large family sat together. Although it was a bit crowded, Mrs. Sheng and Sheng Hong were very happy.
"Sanlang is finally back for a reunion. I specially called Hua'er, Mo Lan and Ru Lan to come back and have a fun time." Mrs. Sheng laughed and said:
"It is estimated that Saburo's Earl's Mansion will be given to him in a few days, and there will be fewer days of reunion in the future."
Sheng Hong said with a pleased look on his face: "My Sheng family has a count, and it is truly a glorious ancestor. I have written to Youyang's house to announce the good news, and they will bring congratulatory gifts soon."
Wang Gang said: "Father, in fact, my title of earl is just a false title, and there is no way to inherit it hereditary."
"That's better than ordinary people with flat heads." Sheng Hualan said with a smile: "Third brother, you don't know, my sister has also benefited from you, and now she has a reputation in her husband's family."
Sheng Hualan married into the Earl's Palace and was always looked down upon by others. However, as her mother-in-law's brother became more and more outstanding, Hualan's status in her husband's family also increased.
Mo Lan and Ru Lan are actually the same. Having an elder brother who has been knighted for military exploits is an honorable thing no matter what.
"Although Changfeng was separated, our surname is still Sheng after all. It is gratifying that our Sheng family has joined 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 then the atmosphere at the dinner table became more harmonious.
Mrs. Sheng was smiling from ear to ear when she saw her children and grandchildren prospering and developing.
After three rounds of drinking, Mrs. Sheng was a little tired and was about to go back to her room to rest, but Sheng Hong stopped her.
"Mother, my Sheng family is different now. Isn't it a bit aggrieved for Sixth Girl to marry He Hongwen again?"
When Mrs. Sheng heard this, her expression suddenly changed, and the originally harmonious atmosphere immediately became strange.
Wang Gang heard about Minglan's marriage for the second time today.
"I have reached an agreement with the old lady of the He family. It is not appropriate to regret the marriage now." Old lady Sheng said solemnly.
Sheng Hong didn't care that Mrs. Sheng was angry, and said: "We have confiscated the He family's betrothal gift, we have not signed a marriage contract, and the marriage is not officially settled.
In the past few days, many dignitaries have come to me to get married, including the Earl's Palace and the Marquis Palace."
Wang Gang is now a popular figure in front of the official Zhao Shu. Everyone knows that he has a bright future, so naturally more people have established connections with him.
Getting married is the best way to build a relationship.
Most of the sons of the Sheng family are married, but Sheng Minglan and Sheng Changdong are not yet married, so they are naturally the favorites in everyone's eyes.
Sheng Changdong was too young, far from the age to discuss marriage, leaving only Sheng Minglan as the target of everyone.
At this time, Sheng Minglan was sitting there, feeling very uncomfortable.
She has always been low-key in the past and is not used to being the center of attention.
Wang Gang saw his sister's embarrassment and asked: "Minglan, do you want to marry He Hongwen, or find another good match?"
Before Sheng Minglan could say anything, Sheng Hong said displeasedly: "Children's marriage has always been a matter of respecting the orders of their parents. What does she, a child, know about the words of a matchmaker?"
Sheng Minglan's face turned gloomy.
"Minglan depends entirely on his 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, never expecting that Wang Gang would say such words.
After thinking about it carefully, Minglan realized that her half-brother had been very good to her since childhood, sometimes even more than her biological sister Mo Lan.
At this time, Sheng Molan and Lin Sushuang looked a little ugly.
Especially Sheng Molan, she was almost jealous of Minglan. She thought that when she wanted to marry into a wealthy family, Wang Gang was directly opposed to it.
Why did Wang Gang let her choose when she got to Sheng Minglan?
Who is your real sister?
Lin Sushuang's thoughts were similar to Sheng Molan's. They both felt that Wang Gang was more than a little partial to Sheng Minglan.
Only Mrs. Sheng knew that Wang Gang treated all his brothers and sisters the same way.
Take Mo Lan as an example. Although Wang Gang objected to her marrying into a wealthy family, he did not forcibly stop her. He still respected her choice and paid her no less in dowry.
The same goes for Ru Lan, who has been under Wang Gang's care since she was a child.
Wang Gang's real problem is that he has no concept of distinction between closeness and distance. In his mind, there is no distinction between direct descendants and common descendants. Family is family.
But Sheng Molan and Lin Sushuang believed that they were Wang Gang's real relatives and always wanted to get more.
"Third brother, can I really choose?" Sheng Minglan asked Wang Gang carefully.
Wang Gang said kindly: "You can naturally give me advice on your marriage, so don't worry too much."
Mrs. Sheng also said: "Don't worry tomorrow, not only will your third brother help you, but I will not sit idly by and do nothing."
Sheng Hong was a little embarrassed. He didn't say that he had to terminate the engagement with the He family. This was not discussed!
After struggling for a long time, Sheng Minglan said: "Grandma, father, third brother, I don't want to marry He Hongwen."
Mrs. Sheng was a little surprised, but Sheng Hong was a little happy, thinking that Sheng Minglan was well-behaved and listened to his words.
Unexpectedly, Sheng Minglan suddenly said: "I want to marry Qi Heng."
Everyone in the Sheng family was shocked!
Unexpectedly, Sheng Minglan, who has always been well-behaved, could speak astonishingly.
Wang Gang and Mrs. Sheng looked at each other with helplessness in each other's eyes.
Sheng Minglan finally said what was in her heart today. She actually felt for Qi Heng in her heart, but in the past, their status was very different, so she never dared to show it.
"Isn't Qi Heng married? Do you want to be his concubine?" Wang Gang asked.
"Qi Heng's wife died of illness three months ago." Sheng Changbai explained.
Wang Gang said to Sheng Minglan in surprise: "Do you want to fill Qi Heng's house?"
Sheng Changdong suddenly made a shocking statement: "Young Master Qi came to see my sister today and expressed his desire to marry her."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Sheng Hong stood up angrily and shouted: "How dare you contact Mr. Qi in private? You have forgotten the rules of my Sheng family."
Sheng Minglan knelt down in fright and said: "Young Master Qi and I have always been in love and polite. We have never violated the rules. Chang Dong 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 work as an official in another place, Sheng Molan fell in love with Liang Han, the sixth son of the Earl of Yongchang.
Due to the gap in status between the two, this marriage naturally had some twists and turns. Unexpectedly, Lin Sushuang hid it from Sheng Hong and arranged for her daughter to have a private life-long marriage with Liang Han. In the end, Mrs. Sheng came forward and Sheng Molan married into the Earl of Yongchang.
But after this incident, Sheng Hong completely lost his heart towards Lin Sushuang. If it weren't for Wang Gang's sake, Lin Sushuang would have been sent out to live in Zhuangzi.
Also because of Sheng Molan's incident, Sheng Hong became even stricter in disciplining his children.
"Qi Heng said he wanted to marry you, did Duke Qi and his wife agree?" Wang Gang asked in a deep voice.
Sheng Minglan was a little sad, but Wang Gang revealed the key point.
After Qi Heng lost his wife, he immediately came to pester Sheng Minglan and vowed to marry her.
However, the Duke of Qi's wife still did not agree with her son marrying a concubine, even if she was Wang Gang's sister.
Sheng Minglan was originally prepared to reject Qi Heng again, but Wang Gang's words gave her new hope.
"Let me ask you, do you really have feelings for Mr. Qi?" Sheng Hong asked first.
Sheng Minglan lowered her head and nodded lightly.
"What an injustice! You can reach such a high position as the Duke of Qi!" Sheng Hong said angrily.
Sheng Changdong protected his sister and said, "It was Young Master Qi who came to pester me. My sister never responded to Young Master Qi."
Wang Gang sighed and said: "Qi Heng has always been interested in the sixth sister, and he has talked to me before, but Qi Guogong and his wife objected, so in the end they let it go."
Sheng Hong didn't know those things, but after hearing what Wang Gang said, his eyes looked at Sheng Minglan much softer.
"Minglan, you have to know that the Duke of Qi is not an ordinary family. Even if you marry, you will still have to endure hardships."
Sheng Hong and Wang Gang share the same view. Instead of focusing on the second generation of rich people, it is better to focus on the first generation of rich people with potential.
"Father, Qi Heng has a deep love for me. In order to show his parents his determination to marry me, he did not hesitate to harm himself."
Old Mrs. Sheng asked in confusion: "What happened to Qi Heng?"
Sheng Minglan lamented: "He did not hesitate to go on a hunger strike and 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 Qi Heng, I will abandon this old face and go to the Duke of 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 Mrs. Sheng again.
