Legend of Concubine’s Daughter Minglan Chapter 17.2

The Legend of the Concubine’s Daughter Minglan Chapter 17 Part 2

 

It is almost April, the peach blossoms were glorious. Count Zhongqin household sent a letter from the capital saying that Yuan Wenshao will set off to receive the bride at the end of the month. Counting the days, he will be able to reach the Deng Prefecture in a few days. On this side, Sheng Hong’s first paternal cousin Sheng Wei has also arrived. Originally Hualan’s wedding should also have her maternal uncle present but that w.a.n.g Yan is now an official and he cannot leave his post easily. Only Sheng Wei who is in the restaurant business can easily move about. This time he brought along his second son, Changwu to congratulate and will still accompany Changbai to send Hualan to the capital.

 

When Sheng Wei followed Sheng Hong to the Shou’an Hall to pay his respects, Minglan was sitting at the couch reciting《Ode to the Lotus》 “In the water or on the lands flowers, have won a great many fans and lovers…… And yet, on the lotus my crave showers, which out of muck and mud grows unblemished. And out of clear waters shows pure and stainless. Hollow as inside is, upright is the outside, with no creeper and branch served. Wafting its fragrance far and wide, it stands elegant and spotless……”1 Her voice childish, reciting in a clear voice. The little young girl looked pleased with herself and is charmingly naive. Old Madame Sheng upright on the couch, turning to the side to laugh as she listened. Her eyes filled with warm and delight.

Sheng Wei was touched and saw the cheerful spirit and rosy complexion of Old Madame Sheng was actually a little more vigorous compared to when he last saw her two years ago. Then he turned his eyes to look at Minglan and saw that her pair of pupils are glistening. Once she saw that he came, she immediately climbed down from the couch and obediently stood at a corner. Seeing that she is so well-mannered and sensible, Sheng Wei is awfully fond of her and his heart more understanding.

After greeting Old Madame Sheng, Sheng Wei laughed and took Minglan into his arms. “You must be Sixth yatou right. I have seen your older sisters, only you. Whenever I come over to your house, you are always sick, now you must be well enough.” He has a squarish face and seems like he has been through rather tough times. He is obviously only a few years older than Sheng Hong but looks as if he is ten years older. He looks very kind.

Minglan raised her pair of fat little fists and greeted according to the rules, appearing to say h.e.l.lo “This niece is well, thank you First Uncle for caring. h.e.l.lo First Uncle, really thank you for coming here from far.”

A crispy young voice yet her words are like a little adult. The adults in the room all laughed. Sheng Wei laughed especially hard, hugging little Minglan and continuously tremble. Minglan was laughed at till her little face turned red and felt indignant. She obviously followed the rules all right, laugh what laugh, be more solemn!

Sheng Wei felt about in his chest and fished out a round red silk, pa.s.sing it to Minglan “This is given by your paternal grandaunt, your older sisters have them, just lacking yours.” Minglan lifted her eyes to look at Grandmother and Father. She saw that they lightly nodded then she received it. Opening it up, gold ray glistening before her eyes.

This is a heavy pure gold Ruyi lock, she quickly gave to Old Madame Sheng to take a look. The Old Madame put the gold lock around Minglan’s neck with a smile and Minglan immediately felt the weight, weighing a few taels.