Chapter 13 Maintenance
Su Zhiyi looked at Yu Shengsheng and Shen Zhiyuan hugging each other with an expressionless face.
The Confucian sword behind her gritted his teeth in anger: “Princess, she actually dared to seduce Master Shen, this servant will teach her a lesson.”
Su Zhiyi said slowly: "What's the hurry?"
She gently stroked the jade ring on her wrist, which was one of the engagement gifts from the Shen family, and was put on her hand by Mrs. Shen herself.
Even if she didn't like Shen Zhiyuan, the situation shouldn't be like this.
She can't let others pick up things she doesn't like for free.
Yu Shengsheng, it seems the lesson was too shallow.
"Let's go back to the courtyard," she said calmly, looking away.
Ru Jian was unwilling to give in: "Princess, what does she have? She just relies on that foxy face! She thinks she can do whatever she wants just because she's pretty..."
Su Zhiyi looked up at her, and when their eyes met, Ru Jian immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing. He lowered his head and bit his lips, not daring to say anything more.
She is so beautiful... Su Zhiyi dug her nails into the armrest of the wheelchair, wishing she could grab Yu Shengsheng's face.
Ever since Yu Shengsheng came back, she has heard words like "beautiful", "as pretty as a fairy", and "exactly like Madam Su" countless times!
Every word was like a knife, stabbing her heart!
Yu Shengsheng, just wait for me, I will make you regret coming to the Su family.
Shen Zhiyuan supported Yu Shengsheng, but Yu Shengsheng's attention was all on the dog in his arms. She dared not contact him and regarded him as a ferocious beast.
She bit her tongue, held her breath, pushed him away, turned around and stumbled away.
Run! Only by running fast can you escape from the dog cage and escape from the demons in your heart!
Shen Zhiyuan looked displeased: "You really are not worthy of such a refined place and do not know the etiquette."
"Yu Shengsheng, stay away from me from now on. Your marriage is already decided, so stop pestering me!"
After that he left with the dog in his arms.
Yu Shengsheng's mind was in a mess. She felt that she was running very fast, but in fact she didn't run very far.
By the time I got back to the yard, I was sweating profusely and my clothes were soaked.
Mrs. Zhou was startled and quickly supported her: "Miss, what are you doing..."
Yu Shengsheng smiled miserably at her and fainted.
…
Su Dingqin left the palace after court session. He still felt a little depressed when he thought about the scene when he met Yu Shengsheng before leaving.
In just one year, I don’t know how a good girl became like this. Even if she suffered a little injustice, she shouldn’t be so willful.
Maybe she was wronged at the beginning, but for the overall situation, it was the best choice.
How could she, a little girl, understand that living in the capital is not easy?
Su Dingqin sighed. Well, after all, he is the elder brother.
I heard that Jinluoge had received new fabrics, so I bought some to make clothes for Shengsheng and Ayi.
Opposite Jinluoge is a teahouse. In summer, the windows are opened and many tea drinkers come to drink herbal tea.
Su Dingqin had just stopped and had not yet dismounted when he heard someone by the window laughing, "You didn't see that the cousin of the Su family is really pretty."
"She was taught the rules by the Queen herself. She looks like a wealthy woman."
"Why did the Queen teach her? She intended to shoot Princess Rongyang, but she failed and frightened the horse, so she became a cripple."
Su Dingqin frowned. Isn't this talking about Shengsheng?
A chuckle sounded, "You guys believe this nonsense? How can a little girl from the countryside shoot an arrow to injure Princess Rongyang? The title of Princess Rongyang was earned through military merit. If a stray arrow can scare her off her horse and break her legs, then you have to think about how she got this military merit."
"Third Master, what you mean is..."
"What I mean is that I took the good things of the General's Mansion myself, and let a little girl come out to cover up the bad reputation. She is a deputy, and she is really shameless..."
Before he could finish his words, a gust of evil wind blew over and slapped him in the face.
With a crisp "pop" sound, half of the teahouse fell silent.
The corner of Lu Xingzhan's mouth was bleeding, and the tip of his tongue was against half of his face: "Su Dingqin? You dare to hit me?"
Su Dingqin didn't say anything, picked up the teacup and threw it at him again.
Lu Xingzhan dodged quickly, and the teacup hit the pillar with a clang, breaking into pieces.
He gasped, luckily he dodged quickly, otherwise if he was hit, his head would have been broken and bleeding.
"Su Dingqin, are you crazy?" Lu Xingzhan spat out a mouthful of blood, "Do you really think I'm easy to mess with?"
Su Dingqin jumped in from the window, like a walking barrel of explosives: "I don't care who you are, you have a foul mouth, you deserve to be beaten!"
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After lunch, the old lady became more and more annoyed as she listened to the cicadas' chirping.
Aunt Zhao replaced the ice for her and said softly, "Madam, it's time for you to take a nap."
"I always feel irritated," the old lady breathed out, "What is she doing?"
Aunt Zhao knew who "she" was referring to: "She stayed in the yard and did nothing. Don't worry, we are watching her."
As soon as he finished speaking, hurried footsteps were heard and Mrs. Su rushed in.
"Mother, something bad has happened."
"Ding Qin had an argument with someone and has been taken to Jingzhao Prefecture Prison."
The old lady was shocked and angry: "What? When did this happen?"
Madam Su regretted it deeply: "After the court session, my daughter-in-law thought that he had something to do and would not come back for lunch. This kind of thing happens all the time, so I didn't think much about it. I just found out..."
The old lady coughed angrily: "How dare the people of Jingzhao Prefecture? Don't they know Ding Qin's identity?"
"It is said that they were two new yamen runners who did not recognize Ding Qin, and... and the person who was beaten was the grandson of the Prime Minister."
The old lady's eyes went dark. "The third son of the Lu family? That devil, why is Ding Qin doing this?"
Madam Su wiped her tears and said, "Because that young master said bad things about Shengsheng, Ding Qin was furious."
The old lady angrily smashed the teacup and said, "What a troublemaker! Since she came back, there has not been a single day of peace. Go, call her over!"
Yu Shengsheng slept for a whole morning before her mind became a little clearer and the fear in her heart was relieved a lot.
She thought back to what Shen Zhiyuan had said. It wasn't a big deal that he belittled her, but the key point was the last few words he shouted at her.
Her marriage is settled.
Who did she get engaged to? She didn't know, and the Su family never mentioned it to her.
Could it be... that her rapid change of mind and releasing her from the villa was related to the marriage?
Yu Shengsheng's palms were covered with sweat. She couldn't let the Su family arrange a marriage for her.
There is no room for anyone else in her heart anymore.
Just as I was daydreaming, Nanny Zhao came in with a few maids in a threatening manner.
"Miss Sheng, please come with me."
When she arrived in front of the old lady, Yu Shengsheng had no idea what was going on. Madam Su was also there, her eyes red from crying. Su Zhiyi was sitting beside her, looking anxious.
"Kneel down." The old lady said in a deep voice.
Yu Shengsheng knelt down obediently.
"Do you know you are wrong?"
"Please let me know, old lady."
"Explicitly?" The old lady sneered, "If it weren't for the fact that you stole the show when you came back from the villa, how could you have become the subject of others' gossip and laughter?"
Yu Shengsheng lowered her eyes and listened quietly.
To be the center of attention? When had she ever thought of being the center of attention? Besides, why were those people talking about her just because of this one time?
It started from the moment she returned to the capital.
Being laughed at, talked about, and belittled.
None of these nobles, including the Su family, ever let her go.
But she was the one who was switched at birth, and she was the one who grew up being abused.
It was also she who was wrongly taken away to learn the rules.
And she clearly didn't do anything.
You will incur public anger and offend everyone.
"If it wasn't for him to stand up for you, why would your elder brother be arrested and taken to Jingzhao Prefecture? Tell me, what should we do?"
Yu Shengsheng was confused. What did Su Dingqin do?
What does his arrest have to do with me?
Yu Shengsheng didn't want to talk, but suddenly she saw Grandma Wu, who was standing in the porch, boiling water on the stove in the heat.
Grandma Wu’s injuries haven’t healed yet!
Yu Shengsheng's throat was blocked and she swallowed hard, "Please give me your instructions, Madam."
Madam Su sobbed, "Shengsheng, mother has an idea for you."
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