0p0 Chapter 197 Minglan, can I meet your uncle?
Chapter 197 Minglan, can I meet your uncle?
The Sheng family's ship encountering water bandits passing through the canal was just a small episode.
On the way to Yangzhou Water Transport Terminal, Sheng Changbai was surprised by this incident.
"I didn't expect that Uncle Wei's identity would be that of a 'sailor'."
Old Mrs. Sheng had heard him tell the whole story and said with a smile:
"Whether it's bandits or water bandits, they start this stupid business because they have no livelihood."
"They usually make a living by robbing homes and houses, but they rarely attack poor people, unless they are some extremely vicious people. Most of them usually call themselves heroes."
"For people like them, the people they admire most are heroes like Uncle Minglan who guard the country's borders."
Minglan asked curiously: "Why is this?"
Mrs. Sheng smiled and said, "It's hard for me to give a rough idea of the reason."
"When Taiwei Yang led his family to defend Yanmen, he was respectfully called 'Old Lord Yang' by people in the world."
"At that time, Taiwei Yang was fighting against the Liao army, and many heroes from all over the world went to the frontier to help Taiwei Yang defend against the enemy."
"Now, your uncle's achievements are no worse than that of Lieutenant Yang."
In the eyes of Jianghu people, those who can defend the country's borders are loyal people.
They usually don't have any beliefs in Confucianism, Taoism, or Buddhism. If they do, they only have the word "righteousness".
Therefore, I admire Wei Yuan, a loyal person and hero, very much.
"My uncle's title as a race hussar is quite bluffing."
Minglan said with a smile.
Sheng Changbai said: "More than just bluffing? Didn't Sixth Sister just listen to what the man from the Cao Gang said?"
"In the Central Plains and even the southeast or border areas, as long as they are relatives and friends of Sai Huqi, their so-called friends on the road will give some face."
At this time, Rulan held Minglan's arm and said with lingering fear:
"When we met the water bandits just now, I held the sixth sister and prevented her from going out, but the sixth sister still got out of the cabin."
"If something happens to you, I'm afraid there will be chaos in the southeast."
This is not a lie.
If something happened to Minglan, Wei Yuan would dare to turn the entire southeast upside down.
After all, who doesn’t know now that Wei Yuan has the final say in Southeast Asia?
Hearing this, the old lady also echoed with an unhappy expression:
"If you encounter something like this in the future, remember not to be reckless and leave it to your brothers to deal with it."
"If your daughter's family is targeted by a thief, the consequences will be disastrous."
Minglan nodded slightly and said, "Grandma said that my grandson will not dare to do so in the future."
Before coming to Yangzhou, Wei Shuyi had told her not to ruin her uncle's reputation when she was away from home.
How can a woman like Minglan not be afraid when something happens?
But every time she thinks of what her mother said, Minglan takes it seriously.
She didn't want people to say that Wei Yuan's niece was timid and afraid of getting into trouble.
How do you say something?
He usually doesn't cause trouble, and when encountering trouble, he is absolutely not afraid of it.
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People from the Sheng family's house came to Yangzhou Water Transport Terminal early to wait.
For example, Lan has to escape from the cute Pinlan, standing on the dock and looking around from time to time.
I saw the Sheng family boat from a distance and jumped up to say hello.
"Minglan! Minglan!"
It doesn't matter whether the people on the Sheng family's ship can hear it or not.
Rulan, Molan, Changbai, and Changfeng rarely interacted with people from the Sheng family's main house.
On the contrary, Minglan often went to Youyang when she was a child.
Just because Minglan was not favored at home when she was young.
But every time she went to Youyang, Pinlan, Shulan and the others treated her like their own sister.
If there is something delicious or fun, I will always think of her first.
How could she not love to go?
Standing behind Pinlan were Shulan, who looked gentle and virtuous, and two brothers, Sheng Changsong and Sheng Changwu.
Shulan looked at Pinlan's free and easy appearance and couldn't help but said:
"Look at you, you look like a monkey."
"Behave yourself. My second grandmother is on the boat. She will definitely not be happy if she sees you like this."
Everyone in the big house respects Mrs. Sheng.
After all, without her, the second house's career and the first house's business would not be as good as they are today.
Pinlan said: "Second grandmother will not blame me. Last time she came, she said that I was sincere."
While they were talking, the Sheng family's ship had already docked.
Minglan personally supported Mrs. Sheng.
Sheng Changbai and others followed her and slowly got off the boat.
Pinlan came to Minglan with a smile, and first bowed to the old lady:
"Second Grandmother Ci'an."
Then, he held Minglan’s hand and said:
"Last time Sister Hualan got married, I didn't stay with you for a few more days in the capital. Can you blame me?"
Minglan smiled and said, "How dare I blame you?"
Shulan, Changsong, Changwu and others all bowed and said:
"I've met my second grandmother, my second grandmother Ci'an."
When the old lady saw these juniors, she felt quite happy and said with a smile:
"How is your grandmother's health lately?"
Changsong said: "I am thinking about you, Grandma. Grandma has always been very kind. When she heard that you were coming, she was so happy that she stayed up all night and asked us to pick you up early."
Mrs. Sheng nodded and said, "Okay, let's go home first."
Changsong said: "The carriage is ready. Second Grandma, please move."
Later, some gifts prepared by the second room of the Sheng family were unloaded into the cabin, and everyone headed to Youyang.
Ru Lan and Mo Lan rode in the same carriage.
Mrs. Sheng took one alone.
Minglan and Pinlan rode in a car, and on the way to Youyang, the two of them were talking and laughing.
"Before Sister Hualan's wedding last year, you wrote to me and said that you wanted to come to Youyang, but I wouldn't let you come because there was a banditry in Yangzhou at that time."
Pinlan suddenly remembered something and spoke out.
Minglan looked surprised, "Bandit trouble? Are there actually bandits in our Yangzhou City?"
Pinland said: "It's probably the refugees from the south who want to become kings if they occupy a hilltop."
"In the past few years, there were either wars or various natural disasters. I heard that the disasters on Shu Road were quite serious."
"If you can't survive, who would be willing to do things with your head on your shoulders?"
Minglan remembered what the old lady said and nodded thoughtfully,
"What's the situation now? We also encountered water bandits on the way here."
Water bandits?
Pinlan said nervously: "Are you okay?"
Minglan smiled and said, "If something happens to me, can I still sit next to you at this time?"
Pinlan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "If I had known better, I would have asked my father to send someone to meet you."
"The water bandits have been around for a long time. Although I have never heard of them killing anyone, if you encounter them, you will inevitably be in trouble."
"As for the bandits on our side who were very rampant before, I heard that there was a mountain that raised a flag to build a..."
She didn't dare to continue, so she skipped this matter and continued:
"It's much more peaceful now, and I have to thank your uncle for that."
Thank you, my uncle?
Minglan asked in confusion: "What does this matter have to do with my uncle?"
Before Wei Yuan became Uncle Zhongyong, Pinlan knew that Minglan had an uncle who served as a regimental envoy in Daizhou.
A free-spirited woman like Pinlan admired the heroes who guarded the frontier the most, so she often asked Minglan about Wei Yuan's deeds.
During Hualan's last wedding, Pinlan hid aside and saw Wei Yuan from a distance.
After that look, Pinlan secretly vowed in her heart that she would find a husband like Wei Yuan, a great hero and hero for the country and the people.
It's just that women never make the decision when it comes to marriage.
However, this does not hinder Pinlan's admiration for Uncle Minglan at all.
"Since your uncle led the troops here, he has killed almost all the bandits along the way."
"Even the people in Yangzhou City say that your uncle is the reincarnation of Wu Quxing."
Local banditry has been particularly rampant in the past two years, and the people are so troubled that they dare not even walk at night.
If you travel far away, you will always have to worry about encountering bandits and losing your life.
Wei Yuan just gave an order to solve the problem that left them helpless.
Standing in his position, his words and deeds can indeed change the fate of many people.
"Minglan, I heard that your uncle is on Fujian Road at the moment. Now that the shipping is about to start, it will be extremely lively there."
"You stay a few more days. After two days, we can go to Suzhou and Hangzhou for a trip. Can you let me meet your uncle?"
Pinlan suddenly begged and said to Minglan.
The latter asked in confusion: "Why do you always want to see my uncle? You don't have any inappropriate thoughts, do you?"
"Ah?" Pinlan quickly shook his head and said, "Who wouldn't want to meet a great hero like your uncle?"
"Besides, I am your sister and he is your uncle. In terms of etiquette and status, how can I dare to have the thoughts you mentioned?"
Minglan breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."
After saying this, she inadvertently raised the corners of her mouth slightly, which happened to be seen by Pinlan.
Only then did Pinlan realize that the other party was making fun of her, so she immediately scratched Minglan's waist, causing Minglan to laugh.
"Good sister, good sister, show mercy."
Pinlan said: "Let you make fun of me again! Humph! I'll ignore you!"
Minglan smiled, "It's not because I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you a little and want to tease you."
After a pause, Pinlan put her chin in her hands and murmured:
"But speaking of which, sometimes I really envy your aunt for being able to marry a great hero like your uncle in this life."
"Sister Shulan's marriage is not happy and she often comes home to complain to her grandmother."
"I heard that Sister Hualan also had some dissatisfaction after marrying into that Earl's Mansion?"
"I really don't know who you and I will marry in the future, and what will happen after marriage."
Minglan said in surprise: "This doesn't look like you? How old are you and me? We are still several years away from getting married. What's the rush?"
Pinlan thought, yes, and immediately laughed again,
"You're right. I don't want to worry about these bad things. How about I take you to play polo and throw pots tomorrow?"
Hearing this, Minglan's eyes lit up and she said, "Very good. Among women in the capital, I have never lost to anyone except my aunt in playing polo."
"How many times I lost to you when I was a kid, I will definitely get them all back tomorrow."
To be honest, if the fight was serious, Minglan might not be able to compete with Zhang Guifen.
It’s just that she doesn’t dare to win!
Pinlan said: "Whoever asks you to compete with me in throwing pots doesn't know how to let me. Of course I won't let you play polo."
Minglan laughed out loud, and then thought of what Pinlan said just now, her face became solemn and she said:
"I heard that Sister Shulan is not very happy after her marriage. What's going on?"
When this matter was mentioned, Pinlan became angry.
"What else can I do? It's all my brother-in-law's fault. He usually doesn't want to make progress and doesn't know how to make progress. Now he dares to linger on the flower streets and willow lanes. It's really disgusting!"