A few days passed, and it was more than half a month since Han Ming's solo performance.

Sheng Hualan, the eldest daughter of the Sheng family, once again used the excuse that the old lady was bedridden to return to the Sheng family and receive treatment from the old lady of the He family.

After the incident was over, the old lady, the eldest lady and the eldest girl briefly chatted about the interesting things that had happened recently.

"Grandma, I'll take care of my brothers and sisters this time when I come back!"

"I heard there was a polo match a few days ago, by the Jinming Pond outside Xinzheng Gate. It was hosted by Madam Wu of the Yongchang Earl's Mansion."

"They also said they would use precious jewelry as a lucky charm. The wives of officials and noble ladies from the houses near Jinglong Gate and Changhe Gate have all been there."

"Why don't we let our brothers and sisters go and play too."

Wang Ruofu, the eldest lady who was listening to her daughter's speech, was smiling at first, but when she talked about the polo club, her face changed and her smile gradually disappeared.

After finishing the conversation, the two left Old Lady Sheng's yard, and Wang Ruofu immediately turned her face away from Hua Lan.

Hualan was a little at a loss. Her innocent big eyes blinked and she looked at her sighing mother for a few times.

"Mrs. Wu's polo match is a big deal. Many wives of officials will be there, all wanting to see the boys and girls in the family."

"Such a good thing, can't you tell me secretly?"

Wang Ruofu frowned and gave Hua Lan a lesson, feeling very disappointed with her.

"You had to say it right in front of the old lady. Now, all three of them have to be brought along!"

Listening to her mother complaining madly, Hualan could only stare with her cute big round eyes and twist her handkerchief helplessly.

"It would be fine if Minglan was brought along, but why did he have to bring that bitch's daughter along? Huh~!"

Wang Ruofu took a deep breath and calmed down her anger.

"If she gets married to a rich man, your mother will be so angry that she will vomit blood."

Hua Lan chuckled softly, hugged her mother's arm in a flattering manner, and said coquettishly, "Mom!"

"Then you should think of it as planning for Xiaoliu's future! Just now, Grandma asked Xiaoliu to meet the children of the He family. If Xiaoliu finds a better husband, Grandma will be happy too!"

"I haven't been able to get pregnant for many years since I had a daughter."

"Grandmother, without sparing any dignity, went to Old Madam He to ask for treatment on my behalf. She also made plans for me and asked Xiaoliu to take on the responsibility of managing the household. That's how the key to this house didn't fall into the hands of that little lady Lin."

"This is all because Grandma treats us well. If we do more for Xiaoliu, it can be considered as repaying Grandma, right?"

Hualan's words, which were both reasonable and emotional, finally made the lady's face gradually relax from being gloomy, and she looked at Hualan with a loving and helpless expression.

"You're always right! Get ready and go!"

"Hey!" Hua Lan smiled and hugged her mother's arms happily.

. . . . . .

The early morning sunlight spreads over the city of Bianjing like a golden veil, giving this ancient city a dreamy coat.

The sunlight shines through the mottled leaves, casting pieces of light and shadow that sparkle like broken gold.

The city walls, palaces, streets... all sparkle in the sunlight, as if a gorgeous painting is unfolding before your eyes.

Outside Xinzheng Gate, beside Jinming Lake, the place is bustling with people today. On the vast green lawn, people are leading horses, riding horses, chatting, and preparing to compete.

There were even children from officials' families running by, flying all kinds of kites.

There were shadowy figures in the stands outside the venue, mostly wives and daughters of officials, but there were also quite a few romantic figures who showed up to join in the fun.

From afar, a large group of people walked in from the outskirts of the stadium. When they got closer, they saw that it was Wang Ruofu, the eldest lady of the Sheng family, leading Molan, Rulan, Minglan and a group of maids and servants.

The only male among them is the third son Sheng Changfeng, who studies at home.

He had sharp eyes and ears, and immediately saw Gu Tingye lying leisurely on a stand somewhere.

"Second Brother Gu is here!" Sheng Changfeng looked out happily.

"The one next to him is Wei Xingtou! Yunniang from Qiyun Tower is here too! Hehehahaha..."

Sheng Changfeng felt like he was going crazy lately, so he had to have a good time today.

Mo Lan, who was standing aside, looked at her brother with disdain and complained, "Second Uncle Gu, look at the way you're calling him. You've messed up the generations."

"Second Brother Gu!" Sheng Changfeng didn't bother to listen to what Molan said. He waved his hand and ran straight to Gu Tingye's stand.

Molan wanted to call him, but he was running away and she couldn't stop him at all. She could only turn around and complain to her maid.

"Look at my silly brother, he doesn't even try to save face."

"Seeing the Qiu family abandoned by the government, he turned around and fawned over the Gu family. Who can't see his intentions? And he's not ashamed of it."

Molan did not hide her complaints and grumbles, which made Wang Ruofu and Rulan in front of her look disdainful and sneering.

Only Minglan was standing on one side, smiling awkwardly, but not daring to be too obvious. She just felt that Molan was just like her brother Changfeng, both experts at not avoiding people.

Looking at the people coming and going and laughing at the polo field, Minglan couldn't hide her joy of the trip and laughed foolishly.

Wang Ruofu glanced around and helplessly said to Rulan, who was holding her arm, "Your second brother Changbai is busy as a ghost in the Hanlin Academy. He has time to visit the head of the brothel."

"Why don't you take care of him, mother? He's been at home all day, feeling comfortable. I heard that Brother Han won the first place in the palace examination on the first day, and the next day he was arranged to study with the emperor."

"He seems to be too busy to come home all day long. He works harder than my second brother!"

Rulan looked at Sheng Changfeng with disdain.

"What do you think of the young man from the Han family?" Wang Ruofu asked in a low voice.

"Mother~! What are you talking about? Brother Han doesn't like me being so rude!" Rulan could see it clearly.

"That's because you didn't seize the opportunity. In the Sheng family academy, besides your brother, Ming Ge'er is the best. Why couldn't you have taken advantage of the situation first..."

Wang Ruofu was so angry when she talked about this that she started to lecture Rulan. Rulan was overwhelmed by what she heard and quickly begged for mercy.

"Mom! I want to play Chui Wan!"

Rulan's words directly blocked Wang Ruofu's preaching, and she looked at her daughter deeply.

What to do? My child is my own, so I can only love him!

"e=(′o`*))) Oh! Go!"

Rulan ran away happily, and Minglan followed her fifth sister's back and found the person she was looking for - Yu Yanran.

The girl was standing alone in the stable at the moment, stroking the horse and feeding it.

Although lonely, I am also happy!

Minglan pursed her lips, took two small steps forward nervously, and caught up with the lady.

"Madam..." Minglan's soft voice sounded, and Wang Ruofu turned around and looked at her with a smile.

"Yanran is over there..." Sheng Xiaoliu pointed over there, a little hesitant.

The lady smiled knowingly, knowing that the child was a little nervous in front of her. She was usually very well-behaved and just wanted to play with her close friend. It was nothing serious.

"Go ahead, you finally get to go out, have some fun."

The lady's words made Minglan smile with joy. She quickly bowed respectfully and trotted towards Yanran's position.

Behind him, Madam Wu from the Yongchang Marquis's Mansion came out in person to greet Wang Ruofu, and the two of them happily chatted.

Minglan was running on the polo field. At this moment, the breeze blew on her face, and for the first time she felt freedom, joy and peace of mind.

Her pretty back sparkled in the sunlight, like a flowing butterfly, so graceful.

In just that moment, she was herself, no longer the masked Sheng Minglan, but the carefree Sheng Xiaoliu, the little girl who lived strong in Yangzhou.

"Yanran~!" Sheng Minglan waved her hands and rushed towards another girl to whom she could open her heart.

Hearing the shout, Yanran's eyes lit up, and she quickly stuffed the hay in her hand to the horse beside her, turning around and running: "Minglan~!"

The two girls hugged each other and couldn't stop laughing. At this moment, the light shone on them, making them both so dazzling.

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