The third old lady was supported by the younger generation of the Su family and walked out of the shadows. She glanced coldly at Tang Huirong and then spoke:

"Mrs. Tang, you understand what the child said! You should return home early after the seventh day. She is a junior and it is difficult for her to speak, but we are not afraid.

If you dare to stay in the Su Mansion and try to get your son to marry Lian Yi, I advise you to give up. This is the Su Mansion. If you dare to stay for one more day, I can let your son sleep in the same bed with a servant girl. "

"you"

Tang Huirong's face turned pale in an instant. She didn't expect that her attempt to sow discord would fail and she would be threatened instead. But she was really scared. She was still thinking of using her son's good looks to find a good marriage so that she could help her eldest daughter at home. If he was ruined like this, all her efforts would be in vain.

"Humph! I wonder how long you can be so proud of yourself."

Tang Huirong knew that she could not gain any advantage, so she turned around and left. It would be better for her to stay with her son. If something really went wrong, she would be so miserable that she would not be able to cry.

After everyone left, Lianyi stepped forward and saluted to the third old lady:

"Thank you, elders of the three tribes, for helping me out."

"As long as you are not afraid of my meddling, it's fine. You are still too young. There are some things we said that you cannot say. This is not only because of your reputation, but also for your future development. You cannot leave a stain that people would criticize."

The third old lady explained.

"The Third Clan Elder is right. Lianyi understands! This is all because of the clan's love for me. I also promise here that I will bring honor to the family and benefit the Su clan."

Ripple said solemnly.

"You are a smart kid, just think clearly. I am at this age, and I have seen all kinds of people. Not to mention other families, there are also some rogues in the Su family, so when it is time to swing the stick, you must not be soft-handed, otherwise they will get an inch.

This Tang Huirong is a venomous snake, you have to be careful with her in the future."

After hearing Lianyi's words, the third old lady spoke with a kind face and gave a special reminder.

"Lianyi has taken note of the words of the Third Clan Elder. I will definitely not let my aunt have the chance to get involved with me."

"The funeral will be held tomorrow. You should go to bed early, get enough rest, and take care of your parents' funeral affairs."

"Yes, elder of the three tribes."

Lianyi agreed and took Anhe back to the yard to rest.

Zi Yan and Zi Su were both waiting at the door of the room. Their young lady came back later than the previous two days, and they were a little worried.

"The lady is back."

Zi Su said immediately, and then went to greet him, while Zi Yan went to the small kitchen to get the food first.

"Miss, why are you so late today? Dinner has already been heated up."

Shiso said as she handed over the wet handkerchief.

"I was blocked by my good aunt, who also wanted to sow discord between me and the clan."

Lianyi sat down and wiped her hands and face while speaking.

"Miss, have a cup of tea to moisten your throat first."

Zi Yan served tea first and then started to serve the meal.

"Miss, Tang Zijun came again today and said he made a set of clothes for you, but I didn't dare to accept it. If I accepted the clothes he made, I don't know what would be spread in his family. So I sent him away on the grounds that you were in mourning and it was inconvenient for you to wear fancy clothes."

Shisu said as if asking for credit.

"well done!"

Lianyi gave high praise. As a woman, it would be difficult for her to get entangled with a little boy. Besides, he was her cousin, so the way the servant handled the matter was very good.

"Miss, let's eat first!"

Zi Yan had already placed the exquisite dinner on the table.

Lianyi didn't want to make herself feel uncomfortable. After eating and washing up, she went to bed early.

The next day, the funerals of Su Xiuxiu and Tang Mingxuan began with Lianyi breaking a basin. The funeral procession came out of the Su Mansion. Lianyi cried all the way to the cemetery, watched the two being buried, a tombstone being erected, and the ceremony of paying homage. Only then did she return to the Su Mansion after the sun set.

Lian Yi was a little tired after all this trouble, so she ate something and went to bed early, as she still had to deal with the seventh day of mourning, so she was still busy.

However, after the seventh day, the five clan elders came forward and sent the Tang mother and son back directly. Without these two people in the mansion, Lianyi was in a much better mood. Zi Yan and Zi Su looked obviously much more relaxed, which showed that they all felt Tang Zijun's malice. They didn't know how blind their original bodies were to not feel it.

When Tang Huirong and Tang Zijun left, both had hatred and reluctance on their faces. However, as Lianyi said, this was the Su Mansion, and it was not the Tang family's turn to make the decisions. Moreover, with two elders of the Su family in charge, she really didn't have the face to stay.

A month later, Lianyi dealt with the funeral of her original parents and arranged everything. She went to the county government with two clan elders and transferred thirty acres of fertile land to the Su family. She also wrote that it was a sacrificial land and a gift from her to help support the orphans and widows in the clan.

The two elders took the land deed with a smile and tactfully said goodbye. After all, the funeral had been handled and it would not be appropriate for them to stay in the Su Mansion any longer.

"Thank you two elders for your hard work these days. My parents passed away in glory."

Lianyi thanked him respectfully.

"You can't write two Su characters with one stroke. You are a good girl of our Su family. You have a bright future ahead of you. You must not let down your guard."

The third old lady warned.

"What the Third Clan Elder said is true. I plan to temporarily move to Sujia Village, and while I am mourning for my parents, I will copy the Sutra of the Rebirth of the Dead, and burn it for them after offering it to them. I hope that they can put their resentment to rest and be reborn soon."

Ripple said obediently.

"This is a good thing, and it also shows your filial piety. Going to the manor can also save some trouble. If there is anything, you can always send someone to tell the clan."

The fifth old lady also said so.

"Yes, Lianyi has made a note of it."

Lianyi lowered her eyes and agreed, then sent the two elders onto the overcrowded carriage and waved goodbye.

The two elders on the carriage were also whispering:

"I didn't realize Lianyi was so calm and composed before. She is a promising talent."

"Before she was young, she just needed to study hard and pass the imperial examinations. Now she has no elders to protect her, and she has experienced her aunt's calculations. All these have forced her to grow up."

The third old lady sighed.

"This child is smart enough. She knew her aunt's plan and immediately invited us over. Not only did she suppress Madam Tang, but she also had nothing to say. She used us to get rid of this trouble."

"It's a pity that I can't take part in the provincial examination this year."

"A blessing in disguise. Three years is just enough time for her to settle down. Lianyi will only be 20 years old in three years, so she is considered a young candidate."

"When she's twenty, her marriage."

"We can bring this up, and even prepare a few suitable candidates, but we can't force it on Lianyi, otherwise it might end up with bad intentions, and it would be bad if she becomes alienated from the clan."

The third old lady is more foresighted and has taken all aspects into consideration.

"You are right, let's do as you say."

The fifth old lady was also quite in favor, and then she touched the land deed in her arms, unable to hide the smile on her face.

On the other side, Lianyi had already packed her luggage and set off for Sujiazhuang with the two servants' instructions. (End of this chapter)