Legend of Concubine's Daughter Minglan Chapter 249

Minglan got dazed first .  Then she got overjoyed right away and kept congratulating Rulan .

Speaking of that, Wang shi said happily with her eyebrows dancing, “I’ve known this good news for a while . However, at that time Rulan hasn’t been pregnant for a long time . I didn’t dare to make it public . Now that her condition is stable, she then asked us to visit her . Actually, Old Madam has been too careful . The moment we got the message, she sent two capable Mama to look after Rulan’s diet and daily life . ”

That was the most annoying thing about Wang shi . Since Old Madam Sheng cared about Rulan, Wang shi should only feel grateful instead of putting on an act . Right now, she turned around to blame Old Madam Sheng, “Mother! I know you love Rulan a lot, but I’m afraid that her mother-in-law might not be happy with what you have done . When I went to Wen Family the other day, I saw the look on Rulan’s mother-in-law’s face not so delightful!”

Hai shi didn’t know what to say .  Minglan lowered her head as usual, pretending that she hadn’t heard anything . Although Old Madam Sheng believed in Buddhism, she had no intention to tolerate everything . Before, Wang shi had also put on airs lots of times, however, most of the time she only ended up with tragedy .

As expected, Old Madam Sheng glanced at her daughter-in-law’s complacent look and took a sip of the tea . Then she said, “Before, I didn’t like to interfere in these things because I was sensitive about my reputation . However, now thinking of Hualan, I realize that the health of our ladies is the most important thing . I don’t care if I was a bit rude to Rulan’s mother-in-law . After all, Rulan’s not as tolerant as Hualan . If she quarrels with the people of the Wen Family, it will harm either their family unity or Rulan’s body .  Then, I don’t mind being the evil person once!”

Thinking of Hualan’s sick appearance, Wang shi got tears in her eyes . Then she lowered her head and stopped talking . Actually, Old Madam Wen wasn’t easy to deal with either . However, Sheng’s family was more powerful than Wen’s family and Wen Yanjing treasured Rulan a lot . After Old Madam Wen found her carrot-and-stick approach all useless, she finally stopped making trouble .

Old Madam Sheng put down her tea cup and said to Wang shi with sincere words, “You are lucky to have so many children and grandchildren . Now that Hualan has two sons, she could finally be a bit relieved . Let’s not talk about other girls first, but Rulan was raised by you since she was born . I am an old woman who is not able to take everything into consideration, you should give more advice to Rulan in her daily life!”

“After all, she is a madam now! You can not let her come back to her parents’ home all the time . If others hear about this, they would assume that our family is bullying . Tell her to be thoughtful and respectful to her husband . Tell her not to act like a giver to the Wen’s family, unless she doesn’t want to live a good life in the future! She should treat her mother-in-law and her sister-in-law nicely and learn to tolerate! Don’t act as if she has suffered great grievances every time she ran into a little trifles . All the madams would experience difficulties, why should Rulan be an exception? Is she made by gold or jade? Her husband seems like a man with a good heart . I believe he will treat Rulan well even if he becomes successful in his career, as long as Rulan doesn’t go too far . ” Old Madam Sheng’s words didn’t sound very strict but were straight to the point . Every blunt or implicit point she made touched the raw nerve of Wang shi . Right now, the latter was stuck for words .

“Mother, you are right . I’ll remember everything you said and tell Rulan about it afterwards . ” After a long while, Wang shi said that with her neck turning very stiff .

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Hai shi lowered her head and counted the tea leaves in the cup like what Minglan was doing with a serious look .

Seeing Wang shi’s pale face, Old Madam Sheng felt quite satisfied . Then she changed the topic, “If we make mistakes in etiquette, we can not argue on anything even if we have enough grounds . If Rulan sticks to the etiquette, our family will not tolerate any misconducts of the Wen’s family either!” On these words, Old Madam Sheng also got a bit angry . She felt sad to see her favorite eldest granddaughter suffering . However, at least Hualan had married into a family which was more powerful than the Sheng’s family . If Rulan who had married into an ordinary family also got bullied, Sheng’s family would be a joke .

It was the best that the two families which were united by marriage could be on equal terms . Since the marriages of the Sheng’s girls were not frauds, no one should submit themselves to humiliation .

After Minglan had counted the tea leaves three times, she changed the topic by talking to Hai shi, “When are you going to hold the one-month feast for Hui, sister-in-law? I am looking forward to it . ”

Hai shi, as a clever woman, replied to Minglan right away with a smile, “My condition was not so good when I gave birth to Hui . My mother who cares about me a lot decided to hold the two-month feast in Hai’s family .  By then, Hui and I will be more vigorous to meet the guests and attend the feast . ”

Wang shi nodded while glancing at her daughter-in-law complacently, “That’s right . By then, it will be a month after your Eldest Sister’s delivery . Rulan’s condition will be more stable too . Our family could all gather together . ”

Minglan glanced at Old Madam Sheng, finding the latter fiddling with the dried orange in the plate calmly with a slightly scornful look on her face .

Minglan tried her best to hold back her laughter and said to Wang shi, “Madam, you are so experienced and thoughtful . We should always learn from you . ” She stared at Wang shi while speaking in a sincere tone and with an earnest look . That was something Minglan had been accustomed to do . No matter how ridiculous Wang shi’s words sounded, Minglan was always able to agree with her firmly without blinking an eye .

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Wang shi covered her mouth while smiling . Then, in order to show her modesty, she then changed a subject, “Speaking of your Eldest Sister, I visited her a few days ago . She’s still very slim but in high spirits lately . ”

“That’s great . Last time I saw Eldest Sister, I found her so thin that the clothes on her seemed so large . ” Minglan said worriedly, not knowing if her plan had worked .

Wang shi, with a gloating look, said joyfully, “Ha ha! Now Old Madam Yuan is busy enough with her own affairs . Your Eldest Sister’s life is much easier than before . She also said that she missed you a lot . If you are not busy, who don’t you go visit her?”

“Busy enough with her own affairs? What happened in Yuan’s family?” Minglan’s heart suddenly beat fast . Now she felt both excited and anxious .

Wang shi was about to speak when Old Madam Sheng suddenly coughed loudly . Then Wang shi suddenly realized that it was not appropriate for her to gossip about the elders of another family in front of the young girls . Hai shi reacted very fast by saying right away, “It’s nothing . Lately Old Master Yuan married a new concubine . Old Madam Yuan was only afraid that this new concubine didn’t know all the rules and couldn’t take care of Old Master Yuan . So Old Madam Yuan has been busy with lecturing the new concubine . ” See, what a perfect speech! Mrs . Wang, you still had so many things to learn .

Then, Minglan acted as if it was the first time she had heard of that and replied slowly, “Well . . . ” Hurray!

Although it was mean to bring a concubine to a family, it was still a right thing to protect her own sister . Since that old woman always tortured Hualan and had almost sent a team of women to Hualan’s husband, Minglan felt it was not wrong to let that evil woman have the same experience as Hualan . She deserved it! Minglan didn’t feel guilty at all .

“ . . . Old Madam Yuan truly is a good wife . ” Minglan said that with an innocent look in her eyes .

Old Madam Sheng looked at Minglan with a meaningful look, which made Minglan feel a bit uneasy all of a sudden . Then she blushed and lowered her head .

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After Quan was put on the Ocean Bed, he kept fiddling with the jade ring which had been threaded by a red ribbon in front of his chest . First, he put one of his fingers in the ring, and there was still lots of space . Then he put two fingers, and there was still lots of room . At last, he reached out his chubby fist and put four of his fingers into the ring . Whoa, then his little hand was stuck in the ring! The ancient jade was smooth, so he didn’t feel hurt . However, after he had swung his little arms and pulled the ring a dozen of times, he still failed to take it off . Then he raised his fist and slipped into Old Madam Sheng’s arms to ask for help .

Old Madam Sheng comforted him and took the ring off his hand slowly . Right at this moment, a maid outside reported in a loud voice, “Old Master and Third Master are back . ”

All the women except Old Madam Sheng stood up and gave obeisance when Sheng Hong and Changfeng entered the room in tandem .

Seeing that, Quan hummed loudly and cheerfully on Old Madam Sheng’s shoulder and spread his short arms to Sheng Hong .

Sheng Hong, this middle-aged man who got a bit portly lately, was softened the moment he saw his grandson . After he had given obeisance to Old Madam Sheng, he held Quan in his arms at once with a smile . Then he, having sat on the seat beside the bed, put the chubby boy on his knees and started to play with his grandson .

“Gl, glandpa!” The boy still couldn’t utter words clearly . However, he was good at grabbing his grandpa’s beard .

“Oh! My cute boy!” Sheng Hong laughed joyfully and let the boy grab his beard .

Old Madam Sheng was still holding the jade ring . Seeing Sheng Hong and Quan being so intimate as if they hadn’t seen each other for hundreds of years, Old Madam Sheng found that funny but also annoying . Then she taunted, “You ungrateful boy!”

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Sheng Hong chuckled while still holding Quan in his arms . Quan kissed over half of Sheng Hong’s face with his arms around Sheng Hong’s neck . Wang shi said smilingly, “No wonder they say kids are all close to their grandparents!”

After all, Sheng Hong’s daughter and daughter-in-law were still in the hall, so he couldn’t play with his grandson all the time . After a while, he passed Quan to the wet nurse .

Old Madam Sheng said to Hai shi, “This boy won’t stay quiet if he doesn’t run around outside . Today’s weather is fine, you can take him outside and let him play for a while . ”

Hai shi answered in a gentle voice . The plump boy who was in the wet nurse’s arms was quite clever and seemed to understand Old Madam Sheng’s words . As his wet nurse bent over, he stretched his legs and stepped on the ground steadily . After that, he jumped to the outside cheerfully . Then a few maids and servants followed him right away .

Hai shi felt ill at ease and apologized right away, “This child is so undisciplined . . . ”

“Doesn’t matter!” Sheng Hong watched his grandson walking out smilingly and waved his hand, “It’s good for a little boy to be energetic . No matter whether he will be a scholar or be in the troops, he always needs to have a strong body . ”

“That’s right . ” Old Madam Sheng felt pleased inwardly, but still said on purpose, “As long as he’s strong enough, we don’t need to worry if his father will beat him! I hope he’s not like his Sixth Aunt, who couldn’t even stand being hit on the palms . ”

“Grandma!” Minglan felt embarrassed right away and said, “You, you, it was just once, please don’t mention that . . . ”

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