Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

The marriage of Molan and Shi Ying was settled without Molan's personal approval. Even one day before the announcement of the results, Shi Ying had already obtained the deed to a large house in Xiuxian Lane, which was two streets away from Jiying Lane and even closer to the imperial palace. She also commissioned the Sheng family to help hire someone to renovate the house.

On the day of the announcement of the results, Molan brought Rulan and Minglan to the restaurant that had been booked early in the morning under the care of Changbai, Changfeng and Shiying. Although it was far from as generous as the Princess Pingning of the Duke of Qi's Mansion who booked the entire Fanlou, the younger generation of the Sheng family was very happy.

Rulan, in particular, firmly believed that her two brothers and future brother-in-law would be able to pass the exam, and she even believed that her step-brother-in-law Shi Ying would be able to get the third place in the imperial examination. Therefore, she paid for this room so that she could watch the grand sight of Shi Ying's parade in the future.

Even if Molan was unhappy about the marriage, she would not show anything on such a festive occasion as today. Only Shi Ying was sensitive enough to sense the annoyance and grievance deep in Molan's heart. He did not want to think that Molan was unhappy with her marriage, but based on his understanding of Molan, the marriage was still too hasty, and it was reasonable that Molan was dissatisfied.

But asking him to give up Molan is absolutely impossible!

At the same time, the existence of Qi Heng also made Shi Ying very alert. Although Chang Feng's words were all about Mo Lan's five senses of Qi Heng, Qi Heng and Mo Lan were childhood sweethearts after all, so he would never take chances on such matters.

Especially Rulan happened to mention Qi Heng: "The young master's family is really generous. The Fan Tower is delayed for one day, which means more than a thousand taels of business. But Princess Pingning has the ability to book the entire Fan Tower. Look at all the lanterns and colorful silks. It must have cost a lot."

Changbai and Changfeng looked at each other. They still remembered Master Zhuang's evaluation of Qi Heng. At that time, Master Zhuang suggested that Qi Heng should stay calm for another three years before taking the spring examination.

Minglan also felt that Princess Pingning had gone too far. She herself was not very sure whether Qi Heng could pass the exam, but she did not dare to show any concern for Qi Heng in front of her two brothers and Shi Ying, an outsider.

Molan didn't care about Qi Heng or Gu Tingye, but Rulan talked about Gu Tingye again, "Second Brother Gu's family and the young master's family are at odds. The young master's family is too grand, but Second Brother Gu's family is silent. Second Brother Gu stays alone, and none of his family members come."

Changbai followed Rulan's instructions and saw Gu Tingye standing downstairs on the opposite floor. He turned around and asked someone to invite Gu Tingye up to drink tea together. Molan said, "This room is too small. I will take my fifth and sixth sisters to the next room so that it will be more convenient for you to talk."

Chang Feng took the opportunity to suggest: "Then let Kagura accompany you there."

When Molan passed by Changfeng, she rolled her eyes at him. He was just meddling in other people's business!

When Shi Ying saw Molan like this, he felt sad for a moment, but he cheered up immediately. Although their start was not harmonious, after spending more time together, he was confident that Molan would completely accept him.

Shi Ying watched Molan and her two sisters sit down, and brought up some fruit snacks and tea. She waited until everything was clear before leaving.

After Shi Ying left, Rulan finally realized that Molan had no interest in Shi Ying. She couldn't help but ask Molan, "Fourth sister, why do you seem to have some problem with Shi Shenle?"

With Minglan present, Molan must have been confused to speak out her true feelings. She made up an excuse and said, "Perhaps I was too worried about my two brothers last night and slept late. I always feel a little stuffy in my chest today and I'm not feeling well."

Rulan always felt that things were not as Molan said, but because Minglan was there, she regretted asking about this matter, and quickly followed Molan's words and said, "Oh, me too, when mother was leaving the temple today, she slipped and twisted her ankle because she was too excited, and she can't leave the house anymore!"

When Molan went to wait for Rulan this morning, she also heard Wang Ruofu's scream behind her. She lowered her head and hid her smile: "Madam is also worried about the two brothers. When we bring back the news that the two brothers have been admitted to high school, Madam is afraid that they will recover without medicine!"

With the addition of Gu Tingye, things next door soon became noisy.

This was the first time that Gu Tingye saw Shi Ying. Even though he was a man, and a man who had a mistress and two children, he couldn't help but be shocked by Shi Ying's appearance. Moreover, he was always outspoken and said, "Oh, today I know what a fairy from heaven looks like. Zecheng, you two are really not polite to me. Since you have such a friend, why didn't you think of introducing her to me!"

Shi Ying had already found out clearly that this Gu Tingye was the second son of the second mistress of Ningyuan Marquis's mansion, Bai Shi. He had a very bad relationship with Ningyuan Marquis and had a very bad reputation in the capital. After meeting him today, although the rumors could not be taken completely seriously, it was also true that Gu Tingye did not know how to speak or act.

Changbai and Changfeng introduced Shi Ying and Gu Tingye to each other. Gu Tingye had originally thought of Shi Ying as no ordinary pretty boy because of his demeanor. But when he heard Changfeng say that Shi Ying was his brother-in-law, he was thinking of Molan and felt a little dislike for Shi Ying.

Molan is the best-born child in the Sheng family. If Gu Tingye hadn't remembered that he already had a mistress and was true friends with Changbai and Changfeng, he would have revealed his little thoughts long ago.

So now that he found out that Qi Heng only loved Minglan, he was very confused. Why did Qi Heng abandon Molan and only look at Minglan? Minglan always looked like she wanted to disappear from the public eye and didn't even want to say a word to them.

Finally, it was time to post the notice. Changbai's servant, Changfeng's servant, Shiying's servant and Gu Tingye's servant were all trying to squeeze to the front in the crowd. They were divided into two groups, two looking back from the front, and two looking front from the back. There were also two servants outside waiting to pass on the message.

Among the three girls, only Molan remained calm. Ruolan stood by the window, tiptoeing to look at the golden list. Minglan became even more restless and could not even force a smile. Molan pretended that she saw nothing and waited for the servant to come up and announce the good news.

There was already a commotion downstairs. Molan heard someone shout, "The eldest son of Meishan Su has been admitted to the university." Then someone else shouted, "The second son of Meishan Su has been admitted to the university." Rulan turned around with a smile on her face and shouted, "Fourth sister, the four people who just went downstairs to check the list all looked very happy!"

Molan also quickly stood up and stood by the window, and sure enough, she saw Youwei running towards the restaurant with brisk footsteps.

Rulan held Molan's hand and couldn't help but start jumping up and down, "Oh, Fourth Sister, I'm so nervous!"

Minglan also stood up and moved closer to the door. After a while, she saw Youwei coming over to announce the good news: "Great news, great news!"

"Mr. Shi ranked first on the A list, the third brother ranked ninth on the B list, and the second brother ranked thirteenth on the B list!"

Rulan jumped up again: "Oh! What a great joy!"

Rulan said teasingly, "Fourth sister, not only did her brother pass the high school entrance exam, but her husband also passed the high school entrance exam. Today is really a double happiness!"

Minglan couldn't help but ask Youwei, "What about Second Brother Gu and the Young Master?"

Youwei still smiled and said, "Sixth Miss, wait a minute, there is more to come. As the saying goes, good food is never too late, and this great event is never too late."