Minglan is reborn, this time with no regrets!

Shulan cried.

She cried bitterly holding the letter.

At this time, Minglan and her grandchildren also came to the front hall. All the Sheng family members saw the letter and realized that these things were done because of the grudge between the Sun and Sheng families.

The eldest lady in the first house asked Aunt Chang excitedly, "Who is this kind-hearted person? What's his name? Is he a man or a woman?"

Nanny Chang smiled and said, "The person who came was a woman dressed simply, probably in her thirties or forties. I don't know who she was, but she only came once this morning."

Sheng Wei's eyes were red as he shook his head: "Didn't they write it down clearly? These are just empty words, no need to ask. They told us to sleep well and eat well."

The eldest wife of the first house: "No, no, she is the benefactor of our whole family. How can we ignore such a great kindness?"

Sheng Wei: "Where can I find him? He has no name or surname, and I haven't even seen what he looks like."

The eldest wife of the first house: "I don't care. Even if I have to turn the whole Youyang upside down, I will find the benefactor!"

Chang Wu: "When the county magistrate came to our house a few days ago, I also thought it was a marriage fraud, and thought that the Sun family really got what they deserved. But now, the two thousand taels have all been returned to our family, even the dowry that was pawned by Sun Zhigao has been returned. This... this is not a marriage fraud, but a way to help my sister, right?"

Everyone looked at Shulan.

Shu Lan cried and waved her hands: "It's not me, it's not me... I have never met such a capable person! Besides, I have never done anyone any favors, who would go to such great lengths for me?"

Yes, unless one has received great favor from the Sheng family, who would risk being wanted by the government to do such a thing that would get them sent to jail?

Pinlan suddenly pointed at Madam Chang and asked, "Did that lady come to your place around 9:00 PM today?"

Madam Chang was stunned: "Yes, how did the young lady know that?"

Pinlan: "Does she have an accent from another place? Is she plump and dignified?"

Madam Chang recalled carefully and nodded, "I am not from here either, but the lady's accent is definitely not like your Youyang's. Her appearance... is indeed as you said, rounder, very elegant and majestic."

Pinlan rushed over and grabbed Minglan: "It's the Madam Shen you brought here! Minglan, we saw her on the street this morning, right?"

Minglan said a little confusedly: "Yes... yes, that's right, Sister Pinlan and I did see Madam Shen walking out of the Shi family pawnshop this morning..."

The whole family rushed to the west yard, even the old lady went there on crutches.

The eldest lady of the main room knocked on Madam Shen's door. As soon as she came out, Madam Chang exclaimed in a low voice: "Isn't it her?"

The eldest lady of the first house was about to kneel down to Madam Shen on the spot. Madam Shen hurriedly held her arm and helped her up, gently shaking her head and saying, "Don't say it, don't say it."

The eldest wife of the first house immediately understood and nodded repeatedly, but she still couldn't help asking, "What virtue and ability does my family have to let you take such a risk?"

Madam Shen smiled and said, "It's a courtesy to return gifts."

The Sheng family members were stunned and didn't understand what he meant, but Old Lady Sheng understood and said hurriedly, "If so many of us squeeze into Madam Shen's yard, we're afraid it will disturb her rest. Let's all go out first."

Madam Shen nodded gratefully to Old Lady Sheng, and everyone realized that she really didn't want to be disturbed, and they quickly and quietly left the west courtyard.

Before leaving, Shulan couldn't help herself, turned around, ran to the west courtyard, kowtowed three times to Madam Shen, and cried, "From now on, you are Shulan's second parent."

Madam Shen helped her up, her eyes slightly moist: "You are reborn in Nirvana."

Shulan respectfully left the west courtyard and closed the gate carefully. Then she ran to Minglan and her grandson and asked Minglan, "Who is this lady? Why are you doing me such a big favor?"

Minglan looked around but said nothing.

The eldest lady understood, and brought everyone to her room, dismissed all the servants, and then asked: "Ming girl, what is going on?"

Minglan repeated what she had said to Old Lady Sheng on the way, saying that it was just someone that Changbai's friend had asked the Sheng family to take care of. At the end, she analyzed, "Maybe Madam Shen felt that she was being taken care of by us and wanted to do something for us. She also heard me mention something about Sister Shulan, so she was so angry that she had her men play a trick on Mr. Sun."

The old lady found it incredible: "Such means and courage... don't seem like the wife of an ordinary family!"

Old Madam Sheng: "The fact that she refused to reveal her identity is very telling."

Minglan stood aside without saying anything.

The eldest wife of the first house thought clearly: "If she refuses to tell us, then we shouldn't ask her again. After all, we already know that she helped Shu'er escape from death. She is a lifesaver!"

Pinlan: "That's right! He took such a big risk to save my sister. Not to mention ordinary people, even I myself may not be able to help my sister to this extent. We should repay this kindness no matter what."

The old lady glanced at her and said, "You think so. Do you have such great ability?"

Sheng Wei: "Pinlan is right. We have to be grateful to them. From now on, we have to treat them well and take better care of their food, clothing and daily expenses."

Shulan: "From now on, I will go to pay my respects to my benefactor every day!"

The old lady looked at Minglan and said, "Girl, what do you think?"

Minglan: "I think Madam Shen is just trying to thank our family for taking her in. If we make a big fuss about it, it will draw attention to their family, which is probably not what they want."

The eldest old lady nodded and said, "That makes sense. After all, the mother and son of the Sun family are still in Youyang. In this case, let's not make it public. From now on, we will still just treat them as relatives and friends who have come to seek refuge. However, we must take better care of them in terms of food and clothing, and be more polite in our words. No matter how quiet we are, we must repay this kindness."

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Back in the house, Madam Sheng sent everyone away and turned to ask Minglan, "Tell me, what happened?"

Minglan was confused: "What...what's going on?"

Old Madam Sheng: "Are you still pretending to be nice to me? I saw it on the boat a long time ago. Madam Shen's appearance and demeanor are definitely not that of an ordinary lady. Now, she has run such a big scheme for Shulan, and she must have talented people under her. It is normal for such a capable person to hide in my house?"

Minglan said with a flattering face: "Grandma, you are so smart! Nothing can be hidden from you."

Old Madam Sheng seemed to be interrogating a criminal: "Tell me the truth, who are they?"

She was really worried that Minglan would get into trouble with someone difficult to deal with.

Minglan knew she couldn't escape this time, so she had to confess: "She...she is the wife of Zhao Zongquan, the commander of the Yuzhou militia..."

The old lady thought the name was familiar, but she didn't react for a moment: "Who?"

Minglan: "Zhao Zongquan...his surname is Zhao, and he is a member of the royal family of Emperor Taizong's lineage."

The old lady was shocked: "Royal family?"

Minglan nodded.

Thinking about the disguises these people had changed their identities, the old lady suddenly realized what they were running away from!

She slammed the table and said, "How dare you get involved in such a big event! If someone finds our Sheng family, our whole family will be in trouble!"

Minglan said firmly: "They can't find it. Even if they do, they can't kill us."

It was the first time that Old Lady Sheng heard the word "kill" from Minglan's mouth. She was a little dazed and asked, "You...what did you just say?"

Minglan held the old lady's hand and said word by word, "Since they boarded the ship, there have been dozens of experts guarding them along the way; now there are spies protecting them around the Sheng residence. The thieves can't find this place, and even if they find it, they can't do anything to us." She stared into the old lady's eyes, "Grandma, believe me, Gu Tingye has really made all the preparations to protect them and the Sheng family."

Old Madam Sheng already knew what Gu Tingye was going to do, and also understood what Minglan was doing. She lowered her voice and asked, "If I remember correctly, this Zhao Zongquan is just a minor clan in Taizong's lineage. It is impossible for him to sit on the throne. Why are you betting on him?"

Minglan: "It's not that I'm betting my fortune on him, it's just to help their family avoid the storm during this period..."

Old Madam Sheng: "You wish! Once the new emperor ascends the throne, all these threatening royal family members will be liquidated. Who do you think can escape?"

Minglan: "Why can't their family ascend the throne?"

Old Madam Sheng: "You know that his family is an unpopular clan. How could he possibly be the emperor?"

Minglan: "If the officials favor Prince Yan and Prince Yong, why have they waited until now and refused to issue an edict?"

Old Mrs. Sheng paused.

Minglan: "Because I am not satisfied with both of my sons, I have been hesitant. But the two of them have their own power, and each of them looks down on the other. The longer the emperor delays, the more impatient they become, and the fight has also come out from the dark, so the emperor has to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys. But if you really want to kill the chicken, you should have wiped out the Gu family from beginning to end. But the emperor only stripped the title and did not confiscate the property. Not only did he not dismiss Mr. Gu's official position, he also let Gu Tingye go to Yuzhou to seek refuge with Zhao Zongquan. Grandmother, what do you think the emperor is thinking?"

The old lady was suddenly enlightened! She asked with a little rapid breathing: "What do you mean...?"

Minglan's eyes responded to the flickering candlelight:

"The more Zhao Zongquan restrains himself and returns to propriety, the more the emperor appreciates him. Grandmother, Gu Tingye has brought us not trouble, but a great gift!"