The Legend of the Concubines Daughter Minglan Chapter 1 Part1

The watchmans clapper is about to strike 7pm1, lights are being ignited one after another in Sheng Household of Quan Prefecture. A gray-haired old madame2seated in the hall3of the west courtyards central building4. Hands wrapped with rosary, dressed simply, rather incompatible with surrounding elegant riches. This moment, seated at the right hand, it is precisely the family in-charge, Sheng Hong.

Ancestors blessings. This time, this sons evaluation has been excellent. The imperial decree for promotion has been set to be passed at the end of the month. Being early summer, Sheng Hong dressed in a thin ochre-coloured5silk jacket. Speech between the two is extremely respectful.

Your endurance all these years outside has not been in vain. It is most difficult to be promoted to a ranked six official. After this hurdle, you can be considered a mid-ranked official already. Regarding to where you will be promoted, do you have any idea? Old Madame Shengs intonation flat, not fluctuating.

Uncle6Geng has already sent a letter to inform, should be senior provincial official of Deng Prefecture. Sheng Hong has always been cautious in his conduct yet his current words cannot help but emit happiness.

I have to really congratulate Master7then. Usually the position of a senior provincial official has only been held those from rank five officials. Not only our ancestors merit, ought to also thank those who helped you get ready8. Old Madame Sheng said.

That is natural. This son has already drafted a gift list for the several uncles9in the capital, request for mother to look over. Sheng Hong took out a few sheets of paper from his sleeves, handing it over to the maid standing by the side.

All these years, the way Master handles affairs is getting increasingly experienced. Go according to your decision. Bear these words in mind: friendship between gentlemen, insipid as water.10Money has to be employed in the right way, etiquette must be thorough. Neither servile nor overbearing and must get close. Those excellencies are rolling about in officialdom for a lifetime, refining each and every one of them with discerning eyes. Over the past few years, they have cared for you, it is true that it is on the account of your fathers friendship with them whilst he was alive. You are also have worked hard that they are willing to help. After a few more sentences, Old Madame Sheng began to gasp. By the side, Mama11Fang immediately carried the teacup close to the side of her mouth. The other hand gently following along the back of the old madame.

Upon seeing this, Sheng Hong was frightened, hurriedly said Mother must take care of yourself by any means. This son can have today entirely relies on mothers nurturing. At that time, if not for mothers virtuousness, right now this son would only mix around and pass my days at the countryside. This son ought to be filial12to mother.

Old Madame Sheng did not speak, seemingly in a daze. After some time, Cannot speak of virtuousness or not, merely because of the husband and wifes affection with your father. In any case, it is not good to let his tomb be desolate a century later. Fortunately you have made progress. her faint voice gradually not heard.

Sheng Hong did not dare to reply, the hall was silent for a moment. After some time, Sheng Hong said Mother upheld the Sheng all year round, it is certain that you will have continuous good fortune in the future. For the time being, relax yourself and properly rest. Having said, looked all around and cannot help but frown. Mothers place is too simple and neat, not fixed to look like a nunnery. Mother, listen to this sons words, there are other ordinary old madame who abstain from eating meat and pray to Buddha yet decorate with liveliness. Mother, why do you have to suffer in this way, if others would have to see, they would think that this son is unfilial.

Old Madame Sheng said Liveliness is in the heart. If the heart is uncultivated, disguising with more liveliness is useless. Merely just a deaf persons ear, only decorative.

Sheng Hong, in a low voice All because this son is unfilial, unable to control daughter-in-law13.

Old Madame Sheng said Not blaming you, I know of your filial piety. Cannot blame your wife14either. I am originally not her legitimate15mother-in-law. Do not need to put on airs, seeing each other every three days, she is tired and I am vexed. You need not feel concerned that someone will say that you are unfilial. My early years reputation, outsiders knows my temperament. Being this distant, everyone would unexpectedly feel more comfortable.

Sheng Hong worriedly said What is mother saying, what is not legitimate mother-in-law. Mother is primary wife whom father officially married, is this sons legitimate mother