Sheng Shuihe's eyes glinted as he chuckled, "Sweetie, of course, I'm supposed to send my teacher back to his hometown upon his decease and organize his funeral, given the obligation of a student. But do remember that my teacher was invited by my brother. And I was not only his student but also Gongsun Family's foster son at that time!"
Gongsun Family's former master Gongsun Tu didn't even try to obtain the amnesty from the imperial court through the Royal Preceptor while Huan Guanlan was alive. He certainly wouldn't let out the news that Huan Guanlan passed away on the sea!
What if the Emperor, who was so submissive to Shu Sisters, decided to ascribe Huan Guanlan's missing and death to Gongsun Family so that he could whitewash over Shu Sisters' involvement?!
Though Sheng Shuihe was relatively powerful on Daimao Island, he wasn't as influential as the last Sea Master, Gongsun Su. Besides, he couldn't simply erase his gratitude for Gongsun Family
Before she finished her sentence, the teacup held in Sheng Shuihe's hand had fallen to the ground with a crash. The former prime killer of Daimao Island, whose ears were sharp enough to catch the footsteps a few miles away through the door in stormy weather, for the first time began to disbelieve what he had heard. His eyes rested on Sheng Weiqiao for a few moments before he croaked, "What... What did you say?""Don't get me wrong!!!" The moment she uttered, Sheng Weiqiao found her words misleading. But Sheng Shuihe's eyes, keen and sharp, enchanted her for a moment before she heard his voice and recomposed herself. Being annoyed, she explained, "I meant I'll surveil you in the coming days! I'll go back to the wing-room, so, you're also supposed to go with me. I've reserved the couch by the bed for you. Don't expect anything more!!!"Sheng Shuihe felt speechless. Of course, he wasn't expecting Sheng Weiqiao to make any sexual suggestions at the moment...
On the early morning of the next day, Sheng Weiqiao was having a sound sleep, but Lvjin pushed her back and forth to wake her up. While making her wash hands and face, she said hurriedly, "A maid of Jing Shu Princess came to give us something. She told me that she promised to give you them yesterday. The maid didn't know what these things were because Jing Shu Princess packed them up by herself. Miss, you should quickly get up. Princess was a noble one and she sent things to you. You'd better see her yourself and express your thanks."Sheng Weiqiao has been spoiled since she was a little girl, so she was not used to getting up early.When she just arrived in Chang'an, she lived in Ningwei Marquis Family. As a result, it was impolite for her to get up late. Then she forced herself to get up early these days.Later, Xu Caikui chased them out of Marquis Mansion and they moved to the apartment bought by Sheng Lanci. There was no need for her to gre
Sheng Weiqiao didn't know Sheng Shuihe's thinking. After losing her temper, she left with arms around the box.Today, she worked so hard till midnight, which was unusual. The three maids, including Lvjin, also accompanied her. They went to sleep only after Sheng Shuihe reminded them.On the next day, Sheng Weiqiao, Sheng Weiwu and Gongsun Yingjiang were awakened by their maids early in the morning. After dressing up and finishing makeup, they were ready to go to the royal palace.While preparing, a servant reported to them that Madam Nan came.Hearing this, Sheng Weiqiao was slightly surprised. Madam Nan had accompanied them to visit the Empress Dowager twice. Last time, the Grand Princess Wuyang asked for the privilege of going to the royal palace alone for her as an excuse for her refusing Her Grace. Besides, when they were on the road to their house, Madam Nan didn't mention that she would accompany them this time. Why did she c
"The Sheng Siblings are quite young. It's only natural that you are suspicious of them." Empress Dowager Meng listened, eyes closing, thinking. After a while, she opened her eyes."I rather think it's just a coincidence. For one thing, the siblings are in Nanfeng County and have never met Boheng or Rong Qingzui before. Moreover, the Danmo Building incident happened out of the blue. The siblings couldn't have planned for it, for they only stayed there for half a day, which is confirmed by several people. Even if they had plans, they could not even find out the identities of Meng Shuangxiao or the girl from the Zhao Family in such a short time. If the siblings held a grudge, their targets would not be Boheng or Rong Qingzui, neither is there on that day.""The Sheng Family is indeed very powerful in Nanfeng County, but their influence is quite limited in Bishui County.""Yes, they don't have enough power there.""For another thing, h
"We are here because Her Grace has asked for it, not that we've planned on intruding!" Sheng Weiqiao had always been very articulate, this time, although full of indignation, also managed to pronounce every word clearly, "So even if we had practiced before coming, we would have learned how to show respects to Her Grace, not to you, the Eleventh Miss Meng, a young lady of my age and who has not achieved anything worth mentioning at all!"She was wearing a thin layer of lipstick which accentuated her stunning features in the candlelight, her lips pursed in obvious contempt, her eyes fixed on Meng Guihuan who was dumbstruck. "And you, the Eleventh Miss Meng, is just one of the many nieces of Her Grace, not the mistress of the side hall of Xin Shou Palace! Just now when we were visiting Her Grace, she was so kind to us! Who are you to contradict Her Grace and speak so rudely to us?"Sheng Weiqiao glanced over other ladies and sneered, "Or perhaps you are the le
"Fifteenth Sister, we're cousins. Don't talk as if I were your subordinate! They'll think us ridiculous!" Meng Guihuan's face changed. There was a tinge of irritation in her eyes. But she didn't pick up a fight with her, probably considering Zheng Guogong's affection for Fifteen Miss Meng's mother. She forced a smile, "I won't unlearn Aunt Jiaoyu's favor. Don't you remember Sixth Brother sending a box of the latest ornaments made in the region on the south of Yangtze River to her?"She was scrupulous, but Fifteenth Miss Meng wasn't. She smirked and said, "Oh, that box of ornaments? Do you think we're blind? Meng Guiyu also sent a box of ornaments to Madam Xiang, which was much better than the one of my mother. What he gifted to my mother is the ones too inferior to please Madam Xiang! And you're cheeky enough to mention it!"Meng Guihuan's face turned livid. She blurted out, "How so?!"The affairs of the fourth branch in Meng Family were princi
Hearing that, Sheng Weiwu turned to look at Sheng Weiqiao, wondering if she was supposed to answer the question by herself.Seeing that, Sheng Weiqiao said warmly, "Miss Meng would like to know your name and age. Come to introduce yourself.""My name is Sheng Weiwu. I'm nine." Then Sheng Weiwu articulated. Meng Shuangxiao began to praise her, "You have a dainty appearance. Do you take after your father? Or your mother?"Meng Shuangxiao was meant to enliven the atmosphere, and the woman of the hour, Sheng Weiwu, was an innocent outsider who came from the faraway Nanfeng County. Seeing that, Twelfth Miss Meng and Thirteenth Miss Meng both heaved a sigh of relief and joined the conversation by teasing Sheng Weiwu.Sheng Weiqiao also felt relieved. She thought this was the normal ambiance one would expect from a girls' party, and she wished there wouldn't be another turnabout. Let's amuse ourselves with the kid, gossip, and say goodbye
Hearing the words, Empress Dowager Meng took a sip of the spirits. She was surprised, "The niece of Sheng Lanci is shrewder than Sheng Lanci's biological daughter. She wanted to trick me!"Madam Xiang reminded her, "Four children of Sheng Family came together, but Your Grace summoned three girls into the palace. Sheng Shuihe is still out of the palace!""Well, that's true!" Empress Dowager Meng nodded, "She cares for her brother. I will not disappoint the girl who is with the virtue of caring for her brother."She whispered to Chi Zuosi, "Tell the cooker to prepare the roast fish and other dishes we ate today. When the children of Sheng Family go out of the palace, award them with the dishes!"Empress Dowager smiled, "Don't tell them this now. Just make that girl feel sad! At such a young age, she dared to trick me. I must teach her a lesson!"Chi Zuosi smiled with a hand covering her mouth, "Be assured, Your Grace, I