I just want to live a happy life

But she was not a legitimate daughter, she was just a concubine's daughter.

Thinking of this, she became very worried.

But there is no point in thinking too much, this is already an established fact and it will not change. Now it is time for her to think about her relationship with Qi Heng.

We can't keep on being confused like this.

On the way back to the Sheng family, several people from the Sheng family went to Yuqing Temple to have a rest, as it was not good to sit in the carriage all the time.

Wang Ruofu took Rulan and Molan to the room to rest, while Minglan went to burn incense at her mother's tablet.

Minglan was wiping her mother's tablet and saying something, when Qi Heng came in.

Minglan stood up at once, walked to the door, looked outside, and when she saw no one was there, she breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Why are you here?"

Qi Heng took a step forward and got closer to Minglan: "Sister Minglan, I've thought about it and I still have something to tell you."

Minglan pursed her lips and clenched the handkerchief in her hands, as if she had guessed something: "You...what do you want to tell me?"

Qi Heng said firmly: "Minglan, I like you, I want to marry you and make you my legal wife."

Minglan was shocked, but the joy in her heart was greater than the shock: "You, don't talk nonsense."

Qi Heng shook his head: "I mean what I said, but you also know what kind of character my mother is. Can you wait for me? When I pass the imperial examination, I will tell my mother about this. It's not possible now, but don't worry, I promised you, I will definitely do it."

Minglan was happy in her heart, but she still had some concerns. She did not agree immediately, but gave a vague answer: "Let's talk about it later. There is no rush now."

Qi Heng was delighted, as she thought that Minglan had agreed to her words.

In order to show that he was sincere, Qi Heng walked to the tablet of Minglan's mother and told her the matter solemnly, speaking with extraordinary sincerity and determination.

Minglan stood behind him and did not stop him.

After resting for about an hour, we left Yuqing Temple.

Sitting in the carriage, Rulan glanced at Minglan from time to time, and finally couldn't help but speak: "Sixth sister, what good thing happened to you in Yuqing Temple just now? Why are you so happy?"

Molan also looked over.

Minglan was panicked for a moment, but seeing that Rulan's eyes were filled with pure curiosity, it seemed that she didn't notice anything.

"It's nothing. Am I not always like this?"

Rulan tilted her head and murmured, "Really? I'm overthinking."

If she couldn't figure it out, she stopped thinking about it. Rulan enthusiastically talked to Molan about what she saw at the polo match today. Sometimes she would also say a few words to Minglan, not leaving her out.

Soon, they arrived at Sheng Mansion.

The polo club is over and everything is back on track. The girls and boys have started to study and read regularly again.

On this day, the married Hualan returned to the Sheng Mansion with her son-in-law and grandson.

Wang Ruofu had been waiting for a long time. Hualan was also raised by her. After not seeing each other for such a long time, she still missed her.

After Hualan took her son-in-law Xu Zhixi to see the old lady, she came to pay her a visit. After that, she was taken away by Sheng Hong to test his knowledge.

Wang Ruofu held her chubby little grandson in her arms, touching his soft little hands and little face from time to time, reluctant to let go.

Hualan sat aside with a smile on her face.

Hualan's complexion was rosy, her brows were relaxed, and she didn't look worried at all. She had a bright smile on her face, and it was obvious that she had not suffered any grievances and was living well in her husband's family.

Hua Lan said, "Mother, are you okay at home? How is your health?"

Wang Ruofu hugged her little grandson and said, "Hua'er, don't worry. I'm fine. I've been doing fine."

Seeing her mother's energetic appearance, and knowing her mother's abilities, she knew that no one in the Sheng family dared to make trouble for her mother, not even her father.

The mother and daughter were chatting, and suddenly Hua Lan remembered something and asked, "Mother, I heard that Sixth Sister played polo with Young Master Qi at Madam Wu's polo match. Young Master Qi is a man, and some rumors can't cause any harm to him, but Sixth Sister is different. She is a woman. If many people gossip about it, what if Sixth Sister's reputation is affected? Mother, do I need to do anything?"

Wang Ruofu didn't take this matter to heart at all. This time it was different from the original plot. In the original plot, Sheng Hong was just a fifth-rank official, but this time he was a third-rank official.

Moreover, Sheng Hong will present a good thing to the higher-ups in a while. Once it is accomplished, such rumors will be blown away by the wind.

"Don't worry, mother knows what's going on. This matter won't last long."

Seeing her mother's calm and composed expression, Hualan felt relieved. Her mother had her reasons for doing things and she just had to listen.

After a while, Sheng Hong presented the emperor with a high-yield grain crop, which was sweet potato. It had been tested and was definitely high-yielding, with one acre producing about 2,000 kilograms.

The emperor was overjoyed when he heard this. He not only praised Sheng Hong as a loyal and capable minister, but also gave him rewards. Gold, silver and other things were secondary. The most important thing was that the Sheng family was awarded the title of earl.

Sheng Hong was granted the title of Earl of Fengle. Wang Ruofu, as Sheng Hong's wife, and Old Lady Sheng, as Sheng Hong's mother, naturally also received imperial edicts. Now Wang Ruofu is a second-rank imperial lady.

For a time, the Sheng family entered a period of rapid development. Of course, this was not a temporary prosperity, but the beginning of the Sheng family's prosperity.

Sheng Hong is not only the emperor, but also the prince's capable minister, a third-rank official of the current dynasty, and the Earl of Fengle. Who wouldn't envy him?

Naturally, the rumors about Minglan and Young Master Qi were blown away by the wind.

On this day, Qi Heng went to the Sheng family to study and came back very late. After all, such a big event had happened in the Sheng family, so of course he had to congratulate them, and he also found an opportunity to talk to Minglan.

After returning to Duke Qi's Mansion, Qi Heng first paid his respects to his mother before going back to his room to review his studies.

Looking at Qi Heng's back, Princess Pingning was in a daze for a long time.

The mother at the side couldn't help but speak up: "Princess, why don't you tell me what happened today when Concubine Rong came to see you?"

Princess Pingning fanned herself with a fan and said, "What's the point of telling you? Heng'er can't help you. He still needs to study. Let's talk about it after he finishes the exam."

Today, Concubine Rong in the palace asked him to go to the palace to talk. She had never had any dealings with Concubine Rong before, and it was definitely not a good thing to suddenly summon her this time.

Sure enough, it’s not a good thing.

It turned out that Rong Fei's sister fell in love with Heng'er and wanted to facilitate this marriage. Naturally, she didn't want Heng'er to marry Rong Feiyan.