Chapter 197 Minglan, Can I Meet Your Uncle?

The encounter of the Sheng family's ship with the pirates on the canal was just a small episode.

On the way to the Yangzhou water transport terminal, Sheng Changbai was surprised by this incident.

"I didn't expect that the uncle of the Wei family had the identity of 'Sai Huqi'."

Old Lady Sheng had heard the whole story from him and smiled:

"Whether it is mountain bandits or water bandits, they all do this head-looting business because they have lost their livelihoods."

"They usually make a living by robbing houses, but rarely attack poor people, unless they are some extremely vicious criminals. Most of them usually call themselves heroes of the green forest."

"People like them admire people like Uncle Minglan the most. He is a great hero who guards the border for the country.

Minglan asked curiously, "Why is that?"

Old Lady Sheng smiled and said, "It's hard for me to tell you the reason."

"When Yang Taiwei led his family to defend Yanmen, he was honored by the people of Jianghu as 'Yang Laolinggong'."

"At that time, Yang Taiwei fought against the Liao army, and many heroes from all over the world went to the border to help Yang Taiwei defend the enemy."

"Now, your uncle's achievements are no worse than that of Yang Taiwei."

In the eyes of Jianghu people, those who can guard the border for the country are loyal and righteous.

They don't have any beliefs in Confucianism, Taoism, or Buddhism on weekdays. If they say they have any, it's only the word "righteousness".

Therefore, they admire loyal and righteous people like Wei Yuan, heroes and heroes.

"My uncle's title of Sai Huqi is quite intimidating."

Minglan said with a smile.

Sheng Changbai said, "It's more than just bluffing. Didn't Sixth Sister hear what the man from the Cao Gang said just now?"

"In the Central Plains, even in the southeast or the border area, as long as you say you are a relative of the Sai Huqi, their so-called friends on the road will give you some face."

At this time, Rulan took Minglan's arm and said with lingering fear:

"When we encountered the pirates just now, I held Sixth Sister and didn't let her go out, but Sixth Sister still left the cabin."

"If something happens to you, I'm afraid that Southeast will be in chaos."

This is not a lie.

If something happens to Minglan, Wei Yuan dares to turn the entire Southeast upside down.

After all, who doesn't know that Wei Yuan has the final say in Southeast?

Hearing this, the old lady also echoed with an unhappy face:

"In the future, if you encounter such things, remember not to be reckless, and let your brothers deal with it."

"You are a girl, if you are targeted by thieves, the consequences will be disastrous."

Minglan nodded slightly and said, "Grandma is right, grandson will not dare to do it in the future."

Before coming to Yangzhou, Wei Shuyi had reminded her that when she went out, she must remember not to let down her uncle's reputation.

When encountering things, how can Minglan, a girl, not be afraid?

But every time she thought of what her mother said, Minglan deeply agreed.

She didn't want the world to say that Wei Yuan's niece was timid and afraid of things.

What's the saying?

Don't cause trouble at ordinary times, and never be afraid of trouble when encountering things.

——

The people of the Sheng family's big house came to the Yangzhou water transport terminal early to wait.

Ren Lan also wanted to jump out of the lovely Pinlan, standing on the dock from time to time looking around.

Seeing the Sheng family boat from afar, she jumped up and greeted them,

"Minglan! Minglan!"

No matter whether the people on the Sheng family boat could hear her or not.

Rulan, Molan, Changbai, and Changfeng rarely interacted with the people from the Sheng family's main branch.

On the contrary, Minglan often went to Youyang when she was young.

It was because Minglan was not favored at home when she was young.

But every time she went to Youyang, Pinlan, Shulan and others treated her like their own sister.

When there was something delicious or fun, they would always think of her first.

How could she not like to go?

Standing behind Pinlan were Shulan, who looked gentle and virtuous, and the two brothers Sheng Changsong and Sheng Changwu.

Shulan looked at Pinlan's carefree look and couldn't help but say:

"Look at you, you're like a monkey."

"Behave yourself, Second Grandmother is on the boat. If she sees you like this, she will definitely be unhappy."

Everyone in the first house respected Old Lady Sheng very much.

After all, if it weren't for her, the career of the second house and the business of the first house would not be as good as they are today.

Pinlan said: "Second Grandmother won't blame me. The last time she came, she said I was true to my nature."

While talking, the Sheng family's boat had already docked.

Minglan personally supported Old Lady Sheng.

Sheng Changbai and others followed her and slowly got off the boat.

Pinlan came to Minglan with a smile, and bowed to the old lady first:

"Second Grandmother Ci'an."

Then, she held Minglan's hand and said:

"Last time, when Sister Hualan got married, I didn't stay in the capital to accompany you for a few more days. Can you blame me?"

Minglan smiled and said, "How dare I blame you?"

Shulan, Changsong, Changwu and others bowed together and said:

"Meet the Second Grandmother, Second Grandmother Ci'an."

The old lady was also very happy to see these young people, and smiled:

"How is your grandmother recently?"

Changsong said: "Thank you for your concern, grandma has always been very good. Knowing that you are coming, she was so happy that she didn't fall asleep all night, and asked us to take you home early."

Mrs. Sheng nodded and said: "Okay, let's go home first."

Changsong said: "The carriage is ready, please move, grandma."

Later, some gifts prepared by the second branch of the Sheng family were unloaded from the cabin, and everyone went to Youyang.

Rulan and Molan took a carriage together.

Mrs. Sheng took one alone.

Minglan took one with Pinlan, and they talked and laughed on the way to Youyang.

"Before sister Hualan got married last year, you wrote to me and said that you wanted to come to Youyang. I didn't let you come because there were bandit problems in Yangzhou at that time."

Pinlan suddenly remembered something and said it out.

Minglan was surprised, "Banditism? There are still banditism in our Yangzhou city?"

Pinlan said: "Most of them are refugees from the south who want to be kings after occupying a mountain."

"In the past few years, there have been wars and natural disasters. I heard that the disaster in Shu Road was quite serious."

"If it weren't for the fact that they couldn't survive, who would be willing to risk their lives to do this?"

Minglan remembered what the old lady said and nodded thoughtfully,

"What's the situation now? We encountered bandits on the way here."

Bandits?

Pinlan said nervously, "Are you all right?"

Minglan smiled and said, "If I had something to do, would I still be sitting next to you now?"

Pinlan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I should have asked my father to send someone to meet you."

"The issue of water bandits has been around for a long time. Although I haven't heard that they have killed anyone, it's inevitable that we will have trouble if we run into them."

"As for the mountain bandits here, they were very rampant before. I heard that a certain mountain had raised a flag to build a new one."

She didn't dare to continue, skipped this matter, and continued:

"Now it's much more peaceful, and I have to thank your uncle for this."

Thank my uncle?

Minglan was puzzled and said, "What does this have to do with my uncle?"

Before Wei Yuan became the Earl of Loyalty and Bravery, Pinlan knew that Minglan had an uncle who served as a militia commander in Daizhou.

A woman with a free and easy personality like Pinlan admired the heroes who guarded the frontier the most, so she asked Minglan about Wei Yuan's deeds.

Last time when Hualan got married, Pinlan hid aside and saw Wei Yuan from afar.

After that glance, Pinlan secretly vowed in her heart that she must find a husband like Wei Yuan, a great hero who serves the country and the people.

But marriage is never decided by women.

However, this does not hinder Pinlan's admiration for Minglan's uncle.

"Since your uncle led the troops here, almost all the bandits along the way have been killed by your uncle."

"Even the people in Yangzhou City say that your uncle is the reincarnation of Wu Quxing"

The local banditry has been particularly rampant in the past two years, and the people have been troubled and dare not even walk at night.

If you go on a long journey, you have to worry about encountering bandits and losing your life.

Things that make them helpless, Wei Yuan just gives an order to solve them.

Standing in his position, his words and deeds can indeed change the fate of many people.

"Minglan, I heard that your uncle is in Fujian Road right now. Now that the sea transportation is about to start, it must be very lively there."

"Stay a few more days. After two days, we will go to Suzhou and Hangzhou to play. Can you let me see your uncle?"

Pinlan suddenly begged Minglan.

The latter was puzzled and said, "Why do you always want to see my uncle? You don't have any thoughts that you shouldn't have, do you?"

"Ah?" Pinlan shook her head and said, "Who doesn't want to see a great hero like your uncle?"

"Besides, I am your sister and he is your uncle. No matter from the perspective of etiquette or status, how dare I have the kind of thoughts you said?"

Minglan breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."

After saying that, she inadvertently raised the corners of her mouth slightly, which was just seen by Pinlan.

Pinlan then realized that the other party was teasing her, and immediately tickled Minglan's waist, causing Minglan to laugh.

"Good sister, good sister, please be merciful."

Pinlan said: "If you tease me again! Humph! I will ignore you!"

Minglan smiled, "It's because I haven't seen you for a long time, I miss you a little, and want to tease you."

After a pause, Pinlan held her chin with both hands and murmured:

"But speaking of it, sometimes I really envy your aunt, who can 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 my grandmother."

"I heard that sister Hualan was not satisfied after marrying the Earl's Mansion?"

"I really don't know who you and I will marry in the future, and what will happen after marriage"

Minglan was surprised and said, "This doesn't seem like you. How old are you and I? We are still several years away from getting married. Why are you in such a hurry?"

Pinlan thought about it and laughed again.

"That's right. Don't think about these bad things. I'll take you to play polo tomorrow. How about throwing pots?"

Hearing this, Minglan's eyes lit up and said, "Very good. I'm in the capital. Among the girls, I haven't lost to anyone except my aunt when it comes to playing polo."

"I lost to you several times when I was a child. I will definitely get it back tomorrow."

To be honest, if they really fight seriously, Minglan may not be defeated by Zhang Guifen.

But, she doesn't dare to win!

Pinlan said, "Who asked you to compete with me in pot-throwing? You didn't even let me win. I won't let you win in polo, either."

Minglan laughed out loud, and then thought of what Pinlan had just said. Her face became serious, and she said,

"I heard you say that Sister Shulan is not very happy after marriage. What's going on?"

Pinlan got angry when she mentioned this.

"What else can I do? It's all my brother-in-law's fault. He doesn't make progress on weekdays. It's fine if he doesn't make progress, but now he dares to linger in the red-light district. It's really disgusting!"