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Seeing that her mother wanted to compromise, Hua Lan's face suddenly became angry.

"Dad, Lin threatened you, and you are here to threaten mother. Is this appropriate?"

"When did I threaten your mother? I did this for the sake of the Sheng family and you. How come it became a threat in your mouth?" Sheng Hong scolded in dissatisfaction.

Hua Lan asked back, "Isn't this blackmail? This was done by Lin's mother and daughter. Why should my mother suffer for them? If you agree, then why don't you go to the Duke of Lingguo's mansion to propose marriage? Don't let mother lose this person."

"you you."

Sheng Hong was so angry that his head was full of anger. He shouted angrily: "I am doing this for you. If this matter gets out, it will have a great impact on you sisters. You are still here to argue with me. Don't you know that we are a family and don't know the principle that we all prosper together and suffer together?"

"It's true that we all prosper together and suffer together, but that also depends on who you're with. If I were to prosper together and suffer together with the Lin mother and daughter, I really couldn't do it."

It’s not that Hualan doesn’t understand this logic, she’s just angry. Why should her mother be embarrassed for the evil done by the mother and daughter?

Sheng Hong was very angry, but he couldn't do anything about Hua Lan, so he just spread his hands.

"Then tell me, what do you think we should do?"

Hua Lan opened her mouth but could not utter a word. Finally, she said, "Go to Shou'an Hall and ask grandma. She will definitely have a solution."

Wang Ruofu also nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, let's go find mother. Mother is knowledgeable and will definitely have a better solution."

Sheng Hong's expression froze: "Shuyuan is here too."

Wang Ruofu said angrily, "You are still worrying about this at this time. The Duke is our eldest brother-in-law, a real family member. Moreover, the situation is like this now. Do you think you can still keep it a secret?"

Sheng Hong was speechless and finally had to agree. The three of them went to Shou'an Hall together.

Zhou Chen had dinner with the old lady, drank some tea after the meal, and was sitting in the living room talking.

"Is Shulan's child okay? Are her two children healthy?"

"It's fine. Shu'er said a few days ago that she wanted to come and visit grandma, but those two naughty kids are still young and can't leave her. The weather is getting colder, so I didn't let her bring the kids over."

"You're doing the right thing. The child is still young, so it's right not to run around."

As the two were talking, they saw Sheng Hong and his wife and Hua Lan walk in.

"Mother." "Mother." "Grandmother."

"Come on, sit down, everyone, sit down."

The old lady sat at the upper seat, Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu sat on the left, and Zhou Chen and Hua Lan sat on the right.

Sheng Hong was about to speak but stopped. The old lady couldn't bear it anymore and said directly: "Why are you hesitating? Sanlang is our own child. There is nothing we can't say."

Seeing the old lady say this, Sheng Hong had no choice but to tell her the truth about his conversation with Lin Qinshuang once again.

"boom!"

The old lady slammed the table angrily.

"I told you a long time ago that you spoiled Lin. It was the best choice to leave them in a farm outside the city, but you insisted on bringing them back. Now, they have taken advantage of your favor and done something that ruins the family's reputation, bringing shame to the Sheng family."

Sheng Hong bowed his head and admitted his fault: "Mother, this is all my fault. It's all my fault that I made you upset."

"Don't tell me these useless things now, just think about how to solve this problem."

The old lady waved her hands impatiently. She had long been accustomed to Sheng Hong's behavior of admitting his mistakes. He behaved like this every time something went wrong, but he never learned his lesson and would make the same mistake again in the future.

Sheng Hong whispered, "My son's idea is, in order to prevent this matter from spreading and to protect the Sheng family's reputation, should we go to the Duke of Lingguo's mansion to propose marriage?"

"Propose a marriage? Who will go and do it? You?" the old lady asked coldly.

Sheng Hong was choked: "How can my son be involved in such a matter?"

"So the lady is allowed to go?"

"I have this idea."

The old lady snorted disdainfully, "What if the Duke Ling's Mansion disagrees? Should I go again? I tell you clearly that even if the Duke Ling has fallen, it is not something an old lady like me and the eldest lady can arrange for marriage. We don't have the face to let their legitimate son marry a concubine's daughter."

"That……"

"Don't even think about it."

The old lady quickly interrupted what Sheng Hong was about to say and slammed the wooden table hard.

"I'm telling you, don't even think about it. The Lins made a mistake and they still want Sanlang and Hua'er to save face and go to the Duke of Lingguo's mansion to plead for mercy. It's impossible. Absolutely impossible."

Sheng Hong was also anxious: "If Shuyuan and Hua'er don't come forward, and Duke Lingguo doesn't give us face, what will happen to Mo'er, and what will happen to the reputation of our Sheng family? If it gets out, it will have an impact on the Sheng family, Changbai, and Hua'er's in-laws. I also hate Lin's viciousness, but now we have no choice, mother."

The old lady shouted angrily: "Even if you talk to the sky, I will not agree."

Sheng Hong said loudly: "Mother, I am doing this for the Sheng family and for everyone. I have no selfish motives. Madam Kong also said that we are all family. We all prosper together and suffer together. At times like this, we should unite as one."

"You, you, I think you are possessed by a ghost. All of this is your own fault, but now you want the whole family to solve your problem for you. Is there any father like you?"

The old lady was extremely disappointed with Sheng Hong and said angrily, "I have a solution. That is to beat that girl Molan to death. This way, we don't have to worry about her bringing shame to the Sheng family."

"How can this be done?"

Sheng Hong objected immediately: "Mo'er is my daughter. Even if she made a mistake, it's not necessary to beat her to death. No, no."

Wang Ruofu disagreed and shouted, "Sir, that girl has committed adultery with someone. She doesn't care about the Sheng family at all and only wants to drag everyone down with her. Isn't this enough to kill her? In my opinion, we should follow mother's wishes and kill this shameful bitch, and her bitch mother as well."

Sheng Hong glared at Wang Ruofu, "There are rumors everywhere now. If we kill them now, wouldn't it prove that the rumors are true? Our family will still lose face. The best way now is to marry Molan into the Lingguo Mansion."

After saying this, he turned to Zhou Chen and Hua Lan.

"Shuyuan, Hua'er, I have no other choice. Only if you come forward will the Duke of Lingguo's Mansion give you face. Mo'er did make a mistake, but she is your sister after all. Even if it's for my sake and for the sake of the brothers and sisters in the Sheng Mansion, please help her this time."

Zhou Chen was really speechless. He didn't know how Sheng Hong had the nerve to make this request.

Hualan was even more angry, as it seemed that his father didn't take what she had just said to him to heart at all.

She was about to speak when Zhou Chen stopped her and asked Sheng Hong, "Father-in-law, let's put other things aside and think about it. If it were you, would you be willing to let your legitimate son marry the concubine's daughter of a ninth-rank official, and a concubine's daughter who had committed adultery? Would you be willing?"

"Of course I don't..."

Sheng Hong wanted to refute reflexively, but suddenly he thought of his family's current situation and couldn't say the following words.

"Uncle Yuan, the situation in our family is different from what you said."

Zhou Chen shook his head and said, "There is no difference. Father-in-law, I can tell you with certainty that the Duke of Lingguo's Mansion will never marry the fourth sister as his wife. At most, they will take her in as a concubine."

"How is that possible? How can a girl from my Sheng family become a concubine? There is absolutely no possibility of this." Sheng Hong shouted excitedly.

Zhou Chen felt emotional in his heart, thinking that his father-in-law might have met too many noble lords over the years, so his standards had been raised too much, and he really believed that it was so easy to enter the Duke's Mansion.

He said in a deep voice: "Father-in-law, I will tell you the truth. It is absolutely impossible for us to go to the Duke Ling's mansion to propose marriage. I am also a person of dignity. I will never do such a thing as proposing marriage for someone who has an affair with a man other than me."

Sheng Hong said anxiously: "Shuyuan, we are a family. We prosper together and suffer together."

Zhou Chen said, "Although what you said makes sense, it is not absolute. Why should I share the same fate with someone who has an affair with a man outside my family? Father-in-law, it is impossible to arrange a marriage. Even if you go to the Duke of Qi's Mansion, they will give the same answer as me. So I advise you not to marry your fourth sister to the Duke of Ling's Mansion."

Being rejected so decisively by Zhou Chen, Sheng Hong's face looked very ugly. He wanted to get angry, but facing Zhou Chen, he couldn't vent his anger at all.

"But I do have a suggestion that may solve the current problem."

Instantly, everyone's eyes fell on Zhou Chen, and Sheng Hong couldn't wait to ask: "What suggestions?"

Zhou Chen replied, "Forget about marrying into the Duke Ling's mansion. My father-in-law is reluctant to kill my fourth sister. In order to correct the family tradition, we can try another method and tell the public that my fourth sister has tuberculosis and decided to become a nun because she doesn't want to bring trouble to the family. This way, outsiders won't have any more rumors about a monk."

"Ah, becoming a monk?"

Sheng Hong and others were stunned by Zhou Chen's suggestion.

Hua Lan was the fastest to react, and immediately praised, "Dad, I think your suggestion is very good. Using tuberculosis as an excuse, we can let our fourth sister become a nun. Outsiders will definitely stop talking about the problems of our Sheng family's family tradition. As for the affair, only we and the Duke Ling's Mansion know about it. As long as we spread the news that our fourth sister is becoming a nun, the Duke Ling's Mansion will definitely understand our intention and will not make any more noise."

"This, this, Mo'er is not even 10 yet, and you want her to be a nun, isn't this too cruel?"

Sheng Hong looked embarrassed. After all, he still loved Molan, so how could he bear to let Molan become a nun?

Zhou Chen said, "This is just a suggestion from me. Whether to do this or not depends on your choice, father-in-law. But no matter what your father-in-law chooses, I think it's better to deal with Miss Lin just in case. She dared to threaten us with several families today. Who knows what crazy things she might do in the future."

"That's right, that's right, that bitch Lin must be dealt with." Wang Ruofu was the first to agree.

If we were to say who in the entire Sheng Mansion wants Lin Qinshuang to die the most, it would definitely be Wang Ruofu. Now that Zhou Chen has spoken, she would of course be the first to jump out in support.

Sheng Hong's face turned even darker. Even though Lin Qinshuang had fallen out with him, it was undeniable that Lin Qinshuang still held a place in his heart. Now he was still reluctant to take action against Lin Qinshuang.

Seeing that Sheng Hong didn't say anything for a long time, Zhou Chen and Hua Lan stood up together.

"Grandma, father-in-law, mother-in-law, it's getting late, we should go back."

The old lady said, "Go back, go."

Wang Ruofu also said a few words, but Sheng Hong just sat there with a dark face, not saying anything.

After Zhou Chen and Hua Lan left, the old lady saw Sheng Hong still sitting there and became angry again.

"You are the master of the family. You need to decide how to deal with Lin's mother and daughter. If you still want Molan to marry into the Duke of Lingguo's mansion, then you have to find a way yourself. This old woman doesn't have the ability to help you. I also need to rest. Fang Mama, help me into the house."

"Mom, walk slowly."

Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu returned to Weiruixuan together. Sheng Hong was drinking miserably while Wang Ruofu was trying to persuade him.

"Sir, I think what the eldest brother-in-law said makes sense. It's not that easy to get into the Duke's Mansion. I think it's a good idea to let Molan become a nun. It can save her life and the reputation of the Sheng Mansion. It doesn't have to cause any rift with the Duke's Mansion. It's the best."

"What's good is good."

Sheng Hong shouted angrily: "How old is Mo'er? She is at the best age for a girl. If you let her become a nun, won't her life be ruined?"

Wang Ruofu also said angrily: "She is now in this state. She has been ruined, not by us, but by her own mother. We didn't beat her to death, which is already a special favor. You even want us to go to the Duke of Lingguo's mansion to propose marriage. It's a nice thought. Anyway, there is no way I can go. The old lady won't go either, and Hualan will not go either. If you want, go by yourself."

After saying that, she ignored the angry Sheng Hong and walked straight into the room without paying any more attention to him.

"you……"

Sheng Hong was so angry that he took another big gulp of wine.

The Duke's Mansion of Qi.

The rumors outside naturally reached the ears of Duke Qi and Princess Pingning, and they immediately called Minglan and Qi Heng over.

Minglan was nervous. She thought her parents-in-law called her over to scold her. After all, such an ugly thing happened in the Sheng Mansion, and it was normal for her to be implicated.

But she would not regret it. She did this to avenge her biological mother. She just felt a little sorry for Qi Heng who was completely unaware of the situation.

In fact, she had been married to the Duke of Qi's Mansion for so long and had not encountered any difficulties. Although Princess Pingning was a little strict, she was not as ferocious as she imagined. She did not make her follow the rules every day, and she did not even say anything bad. At most, she did not give her a good look.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1164 Desperate Molan, Inspecting Salt Tax

In Minglan's opinion, life in the Duke of Qi's mansion was relatively comfortable. Her father-in-law was very kind, and although the husband had a childish temper, he really loved her. Even though her mother-in-law didn't think much of her, she didn't treat her harshly.

So in comparison, life in the Duke of Qi's Mansion is actually better than that in the Sheng Mansion.

She was nervous at this moment. After all, Molan's matter was very embarrassing. She was afraid that her mother-in-law would take advantage of it and give her a severe lesson.

But something unexpected happened to her.

Princess Pingning looked at Minglan coldly and said, "The rumors about your Sheng Mansion have spread all over Bianjing City. I have also seen the fourth girl in your family. She is just a woman who flirts with her eyebrows and eyes and makes coquettish gestures. I am not surprised at all that she did such a thing."

Qi Heng felt extremely distressed when he saw Minglan lowering her head and not daring to breathe.

"Mother……"

"Yuan Ruo, don't say anything and listen to your mother." Duke Qi stopped Qi Heng from speaking in a defensive tone.

Princess Pingning glanced at Qi Heng and was quite dissatisfied with this son who had forgotten his mother after getting a wife.

However, when she looked at Minglan again, her gaze softened a little.

"Don't worry, we in the Duke of Qi's Mansion are different from those ordinary people. We have our own judgment. Your illegitimate sister is a disgrace, but we will not implicate you because of her mistake. She is her, and you are you."

Minglan raised her head in astonishment and looked at Princess Pingning in disbelief, as if she couldn't believe that what she heard was spoken by her mother-in-law.

As if she saw Minglan's surprise, Princess Pingning continued, "I know you may have some opinions about me. Yes, I did look down on your Sheng Mansion before. I thought your family was of low status and relied on the title of Duke Jingguo to show off. Don't deny it. Maybe you don't think so, but everyone in Bianjing City thinks so."

Minglan remained silent. She really didn't know how to refute, because what Princess Pingning said was right. When the Sheng family came to Beijing, Sheng Hong, the head of the family, was only a sixth-rank official. If it weren't for her eldest sister Hualan marrying into the Marquis Zhongjing's Mansion, and if Zhou Chen hadn't made great contributions and risen to become the Marquis Zhongjing, no one would have taken the Sheng family seriously.

"But since you have married into our Duke of Qi's Mansion, you are our member. We will not have any opinion on you because of this matter."

Minglan was stunned for a moment, then bowed and said, "Minglan thanks father and mother."

Princess Pingning waved her hand and said, "Go back with Yuan Ruo. As for the Sheng Mansion, you should not go back for the time being."

"Yes, mother."

Minglan followed Qi Heng and left the yard. She still felt it was unreal. Was this really her mother-in-law who made people scared? She actually spoke up for her.

The simple-minded Qi Heng was even happier. He felt that what his mother said was absolutely right, and his mother's attitude towards Minglan seemed to have changed as well. This was a good start.