Chapter 128: Looking for a Beating
Lu Xingzhan handed the box to Yu Shengsheng.
"These are the four writing tools my aunt gave you. She said you were good at drawing and I should put them to good use."
As he said this, he glanced at Su Yanshu again.
"These are the top-quality four treasures of the study, the favorites of scholars and writers. You'd better take good care of them and don't let someone snatch them away just because they find a name for themselves."
He almost called out Su Yanshu's name, but Su Yanshu was so angry that his face turned blue.
Yu Shengsheng bowed: "Don't worry, sir. I will keep the queen's reward in a safe place."
Lu Xingzhan dodged and said, "Don't bow to me. Although I am the third son of the Lu family, I am not an official, nor do I have a title. You are a princess now, so your status is higher than mine."
Su Yanshu: “…”
Lu Xingzhan was very satisfied when he saw Su Yanshu's grim expression. He shouted and left with the servants.
It was bustling and noisy just now, but suddenly it became quiet again.
Yu Shengsheng turned around and was about to go back to the yard. Su Yanshu couldn't help but say, "Shengsheng, second brother reminds you not to be complacent."
"You should be clear about the relationship between the Imperial Concubine and the Empress. Don't think that climbing up the ladder is just like courting disaster."
Yu Shengsheng laughed briefly, "Second Master, why didn't you tell Third Master Lu what you said just now? I'm just a wild girl from the countryside. I've only been to the palace three times. I don't know anything."
"Why don't you tell me what the relationship between the Imperial Concubine and the Empress is like? You keep talking about how the Crown Prince and the Eastern Palace are, and that's the right way to go. Why am I courting disaster by accepting a reward?"
"Also, how can you tell that I'm complacent?"
Su Yanshu's expression darkened, and the smile in his eyes disappeared: "Your Highness the Crown Prince is the heir to the throne, and the Queen is the head of the harem, so it is natural to follow the right path."
"I'm just reminding you not to get carried away. It's easy to fall hard when you climb high."
Yu Shengsheng stroked the box in her hand and said leisurely, "I wonder if you reminded Su Zhiyi of this when she was conferred the title of Princess?"
Su Yanshu choked.
Of course not. The whole family was very happy at that time. Su Dingqin even went out to buy firecrackers. Madam Su cooked for her personally and took Su Zhiyi to buy new jewelry. The old lady and Madam Su took her to the palace to express their gratitude.
Su Yanshu was still in the academy at that time. Upon hearing the news, he asked for leave from his teacher and came back, bringing a bunch of gifts for Su Zhiyi.
Su Yanshu was a little dazed when mentioning this. Yu Shengsheng was also conferred the title of princess, but no one in the family celebrated for her.
When he came to his senses, Yu Shengsheng had already left.
The slight sense of guilt he had just felt disappeared.
How are Yu Shengsheng and Zhiyi the same? Zhiyi's title of princess was earned through her own military merits, and it is the glory of the Su family!
Yu Shengsheng's title of princess was also earned through military merit, but that was her father's military merit, a gift from her father, and the emperor's grace.
Su Yanshu was a little angry with his father again. Why would he come up with such an idea? Why not exchange his military merits for something else? Isn't his career the most important thing to exchange?
If he were replaced, he wouldn't be in this state of suffering now.
"Someone come," he whispered.
Two guards who had been following Yu Shengsheng came over: “Second Young Master.”
"Go check the antique shop again, who are the owner and boss, and what's the secret of the painting that Miss Sheng bought?"
"yes."
Su Yanshu thought to himself that he must marry Yu Shengsheng off as soon as possible, and this time he must find someone better and more supportive.
When Yu Shengsheng returned to the yard, Jin Baobao had already returned, still holding the painting in his arms.
He took over, cleared the extra things on the table, and unfolded the painting.
Madam Zhou held the box and said, "Miss, what should we do with this set of things?"
Yu Shengsheng thought for a moment and said, "Since it was given by the Imperial Concubine, it cannot be used casually. Keep it properly and wait until I enter the palace to paint the Imperial Concubine's portrait."
"yes."
Jin Baobao came over and said, "Miss, there seems to be nothing wrong with this painting. What should I fix?"
Yu Shengsheng said with a smile: "This painting has been repaired, and the sponsor wants to restore the original appearance of the painting."
Jin Baobao's eyes widened: "Why can't I see it at all?"
"The person who repaired the painting must be a master with superb skills. People who have never been exposed to calligraphy and painting naturally can't tell."
Yu Shengsheng said solemnly: "Baobao, this painting should be very important. In the next few days, I will focus on repairing the painting. The safety of the courtyard and outside the courtyard will be left to you."
"Okay, miss, don't worry, I'll take care of it."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a voice in the yard. It was Mrs. Wu who was beside Mrs. Su.
Yu Shengsheng lowered her eyes. They both had the same surname, Wu, so Grandma Wu would become an eternal pain in her heart. But this old lady Wu was still alive and well, showing off her power everywhere.
"Send her away."
Jin Baobao rolled up his sleeves and went to the yard: "Let me see who is so blind as to disturb my princess's rest."
A smile formed on Wu Po's old face: "How dare I disturb Miss Sheng's rest? I am here on the orders of the old lady and the mistress to send a few maids and servants."
"Ms. Sheng is different now..."
Jin Baobao interrupted her: "Call me Princess, Princess Ruiyang."
Mrs. Wu laughed dryly: "Yes, yes, Princess Ruiyang, I can't change my mouth for the time being, Miss Sheng, it's not..."
Before she could finish her words, Jin Baobao punched her on the mouth, breaking her nose and lips, bleeding down, and her front teeth became loose.
Jin Baobao calmly retracted his fist and blew on it: "Do you remember it this time? Can you change your words?"
Mrs. Wu was stunned for a moment, wiped the blood and looked down, in disbelief.
"you……"
Jin Baobao shook his fist: "If you can't remember, punch me again."
“You…you…”
She was about to speak when Yu Shengsheng's voice floated from the room.
"This princess doesn't need new recruits, get out."
Mrs. Wu was so angry that she turned around to look at Zhuo Ge'er who was following at the back and gave him a wink.
Zhuo Ge'er rushed into the house without saying a word.
Just as he reached the bottom of the stairs, Jin Baobao grabbed him by the back of his neck.
"Where are you going, little bastard?"
Zhuo Ge'er bared his teeth and claws: "Let me go, let me go! I want to see Sister Sheng, I want to see Sister Sheng."
When Yu Shengsheng heard this, her heart trembled.
She seemed to be back in the small village in the countryside. When she came back from hunting, Zhuo Ge'er would sometimes go to the village entrance to greet her with Grandma Wu.
They stood in the afterglow of the setting sun, and their whole bodies seemed to be covered with a layer of warm golden light.
When Zhuo Ge'er saw her, he would wave his little arms and shout, "Sister Sheng!"
Yu Shengsheng felt a lump in her throat.
"You remember to call me sister now?" Jin Baobao didn't buy it. "You ungrateful little bastard, didn't you say that Su Zhiyi is your relative?"
"I was just talking nonsense. I was forced to do that. Sister Sheng, help me. I miss my grandma..."
Jin Baobao was about to cover his mouth when Yu Shengsheng let out a faint sigh.
"Leopard, let him go and let him in."
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