I fulfilled the female supporting role's wish and I succeeded

Chapter 139 Do You Know (34)

The breeze, mixed with the heat of early summer, blew through the window lattice and moved the thin gauze curtains in the house.

Wei Xiaoniang was half leaning against the head of the bed, her face as pale as paper, with fine beads of sweat on her forehead, and her coughing was intermittent, like the sound of a bellows.

She looked at Minglan, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, holding the embroidery frame in her hand but absent-minded, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes.

Minglan lowered her head, her fingers casually fiddling with the silk thread, but her eyes were wandering, falling on the swaying branches outside the window, her thoughts had already flown away.

Wei Xiaoniang sighed softly, struggled to sit up, reached out and held Minglan's hand, which was ice-cold to the touch.

"Minglan."

Wei Xiaoniang's voice was weak, but it contained a firmness that could not be ignored.

Minglan came back to her senses, looked up at Wei Xiaoniang, a hint of impatience flashing in her eyes.

"Mom, you're not feeling well, so don't worry about this."

Wei Xiaoniang shook her head and stared at Minglan with burning eyes, as if she wanted to see through her thoughts.

"Mom knows you're not convinced."

"You feel wronged when you see Molan enjoying such a glorious life and Rulan being favored."

"But Minglan, with our status, we can't compete or fight."

Wei Xiaoniang held Minglan's hand tightly, her nails almost digging into her flesh, and her tone was hurried and earnest.

"We should live a down-to-earth life, not show off or attract attention."

"The master will not treat you unfairly. In the future, you will marry and become the principal wife. I don't ask for great wealth and honor, as long as I can be the master of the household, that will be enough."

Minglan suddenly pulled her hand back, stood up, and the embroidery frame fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

"Be the master of the house?"

She sneered, a hint of sharpness in her tone.

"Just me?"

"A motherless bastard, who would take me seriously?"

"They can live in luxury and have everything they want, but what about me?"

"I can only live like a shadow under their light!"

Minglan became more and more excited as she spoke, her chest heaving violently and her eyes gradually turning red.

"I can not be reconciled!"

She suddenly raised her head and looked directly at Wei Xiaoniang, with flames burning in her eyes.

"I don't want to be inferior to others and be manipulated by others all my life!"

"I want to fight, I want to grab, I want to get everything I want!"

Wei Xiaoniang was frightened by Minglan's violent reaction. She covered her chest and coughed violently, her face becoming even paler.

"You...you kid..."

She pointed at Minglan with trembling fingers, too angry to speak.

Minglan seemed not to notice Wei Xiaoniang's pain and continued talking to herself.

"Why do they have the right to be superior just because they are legitimate daughters?"

"Why should I always give in and back down?"

"I don't agree!"

"I want everyone to know that I, Minglan, am no worse than anyone else!"

Wei Xiaoniang could no longer bear it, and a mouthful of blood spurted out, staining the front of her clothes red, and her body fell down limply.

"mother!"

Minglan screamed, rushed to the bed and hugged Wei Xiaoniang, but found that her eyes were closed and her breath was almost gone.

A cold fear instantly gripped her heart, she trembled all over, and tears flowed like rain.

"Mother...Mother, wake up...don't scare me..."

Inside Shou'an Hall, the scent of sandalwood curled up, but the atmosphere was somewhat solemn.

Old Madam Sheng sat upright on a rosewood carved chair, twisting a string of Buddhist beads in her hand, her face calm, no emotion visible.

Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu sat side by side at the bottom, each with a different look on their face, their minds full of thoughts.

Wang Ruofu glanced at Sheng Hong from the corner of her eye and saw that he had a frown on his face and said nothing, secretly guessing the old lady's intentions.

Old Madam Sheng slowly opened her eyes, glanced at Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu, and spoke softly.

"Hong'er, Rulan and Molan are old enough to learn the rules."

Her tone was calm, without any emotion in it, but it made Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu feel nervous.

Sheng Hong quickly stood up and answered respectfully.

"What the mother said was that it was the son who was negligent."

Wang Ruofu also agreed.

"Yes, mother, it's time to discipline these girls."

Old Madam Sheng nodded slightly and continued.

"I have a close friend named Kong, who is an old man in the palace. When it comes to rules and etiquette, she is naturally impeccable."

"I thought of asking her to teach the maids so that they wouldn't lose their manners and bring shame to the Sheng family in the future."

Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu looked at each other and saw the helplessness and vigilance in each other's eyes.

The old lady's words seemed to be for the good of the children, but in fact she wanted to interfere in the internal affairs of the Sheng Mansion and take the opportunity to control the marriages of several girls.

Wang Ruofu secretly complained in her heart that this old hag had always wanted to interfere in the affairs of the Sheng Mansion over the years, but had no chance.

The eldest lady didn't buy it at all, and Lin Qinshuang had a bad relationship with the old lady, so the old lady naturally couldn't get involved.

Now, she has found an opportunity.

Sheng Hong understood the old lady's plan, but in this situation, it was difficult for him to refuse. After all, the old lady was claiming to be doing it for the good of the children.

He pondered for a moment and then responded.

"The son is very grateful to his mother for thinking about them."

"Indeed, Minglan needs to learn some rules."

"As for Molan, her manners are praised even by the Imperial Concubine. Rulan also studied with Shuang'er for a while, and was influenced by Molan. I'm not worried."

"Only Minglan has never studied. It's my son's fault."

"Then let Minglan study with Madam Kong for a while. Thank you, mother."

Sheng Hong's words seemed to agree to the old lady's request, but in fact they contained a hidden meaning.

He only allowed Minglan to study with Nanny Kong, while Molan and Rulan were excluded. This gave face to the old lady and maintained his control.

Wang Ruofu immediately understood Sheng Hong's meaning and agreed.

"Yes, mother, Minglan really needs to be disciplined. Let her learn some manners from Madam Kong, so she won't be embarrassed in the future."

When Mrs. Sheng heard this, a hint of barely perceptible anger flashed in her eyes. She naturally understood the meaning of Sheng Hong's words, but did not point it out.

She smiled slightly and said lightly.

"In that case, it's settled."

"I will arrange for Madam Kong to come to the mansion as soon as possible. When the time comes, you must cooperate well."

Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu quickly stood up and agreed respectfully.

"Yes, mother."

The two of them left Shou'an Hall. The sunlight outside was a bit dazzling, and Wang Ruofu couldn't help complaining.

"This old hag is becoming more and more calculating."

Sheng Hong's face darkened and he snorted coldly.

"If she wants to interfere in the affairs of the Sheng Mansion, it depends on whether I agree or not."

"However, it would be a good idea to let Minglan learn some rules, so she doesn't just stir up trouble all day long."