Sheng Guoer rescued Miss He and received help from the He family. However, this matter did not spread and only a few servants of the He family knew about it.
At this time, Nangong Yuchen was debating whether to continue pursuing Sheng Xiaotao or marry Miss Liu?
After hearing Nangong Yuchen's idea, Mrs. Nangong immediately retorted: "No! You absolutely cannot take a concubine!"
Nangong Yuchen raised his eyebrows, looked at Mrs. Nangong, and said calmly: "Mom, what do you mean by this?"
"Yu Chen, listen to your father." The head of the Nangong family said earnestly: "You are not young anymore, and you don't even have a concubine by your side. This will have a great impact on your reputation."
Mrs. Nangong glanced at her husband and said, "When you got married, didn't you choose a concubine for yourself?"
The head of the Nangong family was immediately speechless, and said with a smile: "This is different."
"Besides, why is it different? I think it's pretty good." Master Nangong said unceremoniously: "Yu Chen, you have to understand that it is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, and you have to learn to tolerate it."
Nangong Yuchen snorted coldly, stared straight at Mrs. Nangong, and said: "Mom, I am only 23 years old this year. I am so young. Why is it inappropriate for me to marry a wife and have children? I will marry the one you like, and then marry me. What’s wrong with what you like?”
Mrs. Nangong's eyes widened and she roared angrily: "Nonsense! It's just nonsense! I tell you, you must marry a wife and have children this year, but you can only marry one!"
"Mom!" Nangong Yuchen stood up, looked at Master Nangong with cold eyes, and said, "You can marry anyone you want. I want to learn from dad, and my brother is the same. There is a separate courtyard outside, and there are many women. The child wants to marry him.”
Master Nangong remained silent, apparently acquiescing to Nangong Yuchen's proposal.
Upon seeing this, Mrs. Nangong jumped up in anger, pointed at Mr. Nangong, and sternly rebuked: "Nangong, are you crazy? How dare you agree to him? If you dare to agree to him, I will never forgive you until death."
"Ahem!" Mr. Nangong coughed awkwardly and said, "Madam, please leave this matter to Yu Chen!" After saying that, Mr. Nangong pulled Mrs. Nangong out of the house, "Madam, over the years, , I’m already sorry for you, just let me try my best to make it up to you!”
"No, I don't need it, I don't need it!" Mrs. Nangong shook off Mr. Nangong's arm and said angrily: "Nangong, if you dare to disappoint me, try it!"
Mr. Nangong shook his head helplessly, turned around and said to Nangong Yuchen: "Yuchen, you can think of a way yourself, let's go first."
After that, Master Nangong helped Mrs. Nangong and left.
After Mrs. Nangong left, Nangong Yuchen smiled coldly and said, "Since dad is determined to let me get a wife, I can only follow his wishes."
After that, Nangong Yuchen called the housekeeper and ordered: "Send the order. The news of my engagement to Miss Liu must be announced before lunch tomorrow."
"Yes!" The butler took the order and retreated.
Nangong Yuchen returned to the house and lay quietly on the bed to rest.
After a while, Nangong Yuchen opened his eyes, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and murmured: "Sheng Xiaotao, I hope you won't cry then."
…
The next morning, Sheng Guoer got up early because today was the day she went to attend the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet held by He Mansion. Hefu agreed to ask Zhao Qingya for help and rescue Meng Xingzhou.
After Sheng Guoer finished washing, she sat at the table and had breakfast, while Sheng Xiaotao was sewing clothes with needlework.
"Xiao Tao, do you have anything to do today? If nothing happens, please accompany me to Hefu." Sheng Guoer put down the bowl and chopsticks and looked at Sheng Xiaotao with a smile.
"Ah?" Sheng Xiaotao was so frightened that she stopped what she was doing and looked at Sheng Guoer stupidly.
"Go on, what are you doing standing around?" Sheng Guoer urged.
"No, no need, sister, you can go by yourself, I can't go." Sheng Xiaotao refused hesitantly.
Sheng Guoer looked at Sheng Xiaotao suspiciously and asked, "Xiaotao, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
"No, sister, I, I..."
What Sheng Xiaotao was afraid of was meeting Nangong Yuchen again. Now Nangong Yuchen is engaged. Even though Nangong Yuchen has not consummated his marriage with his fiancée, this does not mean that he will not take concubines!
If Nangong Yuchen really took a concubine, what would he do if he had frequent contact with him?
Sheng Guoer looked at Sheng Xiaotao and suddenly noticed something, and asked, "Xiaotao, are you afraid of meeting Nangong Yuchen?"
Sheng Xiaotao nodded.
"Don't be afraid, don't worry, I promise, Nangong Yuchen won't pester you anymore." Sheng Guoer comforted with a smile.
"Really?" Sheng Xiaotao asked, blinking.
"Really!" Sheng Guoer patted his chest and said. She believed that as long as she said that Nangong Yuchen would not pester her, then even if Nangong Yuchen really wanted to pester her, he would probably have to think carefully about it.
"Okay then!" Sheng Xiaotao was finally coaxed by Sheng Guoer to go to He Mansion together.
Sheng Guoer and Sheng Xiaotao were all known to the maids and women in the house. When they saw them coming, they hurried up to greet them and said, "Miss Sheng, you are here! Please come in quickly."
"Hello!" Sheng Xiaotao smiled shyly, her cheeks flushed like a delicate flower in bud.
Sheng Guoer nodded with satisfaction and led Sheng Xiaotao into the banquet hall.
"Miss is here, miss is here!" As the maid's voice came, He Wanrong walked in.
"Sister, you're here!" He Wanrong greeted warmly: "Please sit down."
"Thank you." Sheng Guoer sat down, and Sheng Xiaotao sat obediently on her right side, lowering her head to drink tea.
He Wanrong glanced at Sheng Xiaotao and was secretly surprised. Unexpectedly, Sheng Xiaotao turned out to be more beautiful. Although she is not so beautiful, she is more beautiful than before.
"Sister, I just asked you why you didn't come today. I didn't expect you to come!" He Wanrong took Sheng Guoer's arm affectionately and said with a smile: "Sister, I invited some girls from aristocratic families tonight. Come play, two of them are my best friends, I will introduce you to them then, you can chat and get familiar with each other."
"Okay." Sheng Guoer agreed happily.
He Wanrong held Sheng Guoer's arm affectionately and said with a smile: "Sister, do you know? I read a book on clothing design yesterday and found that there are several types of clothes that are particularly suitable for you to wear, so tonight I How about you draw the drawings and help me take a look?"
"No problem!" Sheng Guoer readily agreed, "However, I have to go to the He Mansion for an appointment tonight. After you finish the drawings, have them delivered to my house tomorrow and I will help you make corrections."
"Yes." He Wanrong nodded happily and agreed.
…
In He Mansion, the banquet officially began.
"Dear guests, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet in He Mansion. Prince Nangong is ill today and cannot come to entertain you all. I will first offer you a glass of wine to apologize." The head matron of He Mansion. Wang held the wine cup and said with a smile.
"Aunt Wang is too polite."
"It costs you money."
"..."
Mrs. Wang held the wine cup and toasted one by one.
Sheng Guoer also came to He Wanrong with a wine cup and said, "Sister, congratulations on your recovery."
"Thank you, sister!" He Wanrong reached out to hold Sheng Guoer's hand and said softly: "Sister, you are so beautiful today, I really envy you."
Sheng Guoer smiled and said, "Aren't you pretty too?"
He Wanrong lowered her head shyly, "How can I compare to my sister!"
"Okay, stop praising me, you are very beautiful yourself! You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen."
Hearing this, He Wanrong raised her head and looked at Sheng Guoer, "Sister, is it true?"
"Yes." Sheng Guoer nodded affirmatively and said, "Look, your skin is delicate and smooth, and it can be broken by blows. Moreover, your facial features are exquisite and beautiful, and your eyebrows reveal aura. I guess you must be born with beauty. Give up on yourself.”
"Haha, sister, it turns out you also like to be glib!" He Wanrong covered her mouth and snickered.
"How can I be glib? I'm telling the truth!" Sheng Guoer retorted confidently.
Sheng Xiaotao stood behind Sheng Guoer, listening to the conversation between the two sisters and couldn't help laughing. Sheng Guoer and He Wanrong are both very beautiful, especially Sheng Guoer, who can be described as the most beautiful person in the country. The two sisters together look like a painting!
He Wanrong pursed her lips and smiled, "Sister, let's talk later! When the banquet is over, I still have some private things to say to you."
Sheng Guoer nodded and said, "Okay."
He Wanrong let go of Sheng Guoer's hand, turned back to the center of the banquet hall, and continued to host tonight's banquet.
Sheng Guoer found a more secluded place to sit down and whispered to Sheng Xiaotao.
"Sister, you don't know how boring today's banquet is."
"Oh? Why is it boring?" Sheng Guoer raised an eyebrow.
"Alas!" Sheng Xiaotao sighed and said helplessly: "He Wanrong has been staring at Prince Nangong, wishing he could stick to him."
Sheng Guoer smiled lightly and said, "She likes Nangong Yueyi. It's normal."
At this moment, the master of Hefu asked him to come over to discuss rescuing Meng Xingzhou.
"Guo'er, I'll go over there first. You stay here and don't run around." Sheng Guo'er told Sheng Xiaotao.
"Don't worry, I'm not a three-year-old child." Sheng Xiaotao waved her hand and said, "Go and do your work! I'll sit here and wait for you to come back."
"Okay." Sheng Guoer smiled and left.
…
"Xiao Tao, why are you sitting here? Come here quickly and dance with me with your brother-in-law." He Wanrong saw Sheng Xiaotao sitting in the corner drinking tea and eating something from a distance, and quickly waved to her, signaling her to come quickly.
"No, please take your time and play!" Sheng Xiaotao picked up the snacks on the table and took a bite because she didn't want to see Nangong Yueyi.
"Xiao Tao, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so depressed?" He Wanrong asked doubtfully.
"It's okay, I just want to be quiet." Sheng Xiaotao shook her head and said, "You can play slowly by yourself! I just want to be alone."
"Okay then, go ahead!" He Wanrong said with a smile, "If you are tired, remember to tell me."
"Okay." Sheng Xiaotao nodded, stood up and walked out.
She walked slowly along the lake shore. Suddenly, a gust of breeze blew her hair away from her temples, covering half of her pretty face.
"Hiss! It's so cold!" Sheng Xiaotao shrank her neck, shivered, and crossed her arms to minimize the cold invasion.
"Miss Sheng?" At this moment, a slightly unfamiliar voice sounded. Sheng Xiaotao looked up and found a man in brocade robes standing not far away.
Sheng Xiaotao said in surprise: "Brother, why are you here?"
"I came here specifically to find you." Lin Muyan looked at her and smiled gently: "You look so beautiful dressed like this today!"
Sheng Xiaotao lowered her head and smiled shyly.
"Xiao Tao, why are you standing here alone and not going to play?" Lin Muyan asked with concern.
