Chapter 51 She Can’t Turn the Waves
Su Huaishan stood on the steps. His already tall and burly figure looked even more intimidating, and his falling shadow even covered Yu Shengsheng.
Su Huaishan glanced at Yu Shengsheng and said, "What's wrong? You still haven't learned the rules. You don't even know how to call people?"
Madam Su urged quietly, "Shengsheng, hurry up and say hello to Second Uncle."
Yu Shengsheng lowered her eyes and said calmly: "How can I, a cousin, call General Su Second Uncle?"
Su Huaishan sneered: "You are smart. Zhiyi's birthday is coming soon. You just came out of Zhenqiao Tower. It's really unlucky and your fate is not auspicious. Just prepare a birthday gift and you don't have to attend."
Yu Shengsheng glanced at Madam Su, but Madam Su avoided her gaze.
"I don't have anything to show off. I don't intend to attend, and I don't have anything to give. Besides, I'm unlucky and have a bad fate. If I bring disaster to the princess because of something, it would be terrible."
"Madam, is that right?"
It was Madam Su who gave birth to her. It was not her intention to be replaced, but in the end, it was all her fault.
Unlucky and ominous, these words, which are simply fatal to a woman, hit her head mercilessly.
Even though Yu Shengsheng didn't care about her reputation, she couldn't help but feel angry when she heard such words in person.
Madam Su pursed her lips and said, "Shengsheng, can we discuss the birthday banquet later?"
Yu Shengsheng looked away, not wanting to talk anymore. What was there to discuss? It was all the same old stuff.
People who are not loved are always wrong.
Su Huaishan frowned: "Sister-in-law, you spoil her too much, that's why she is so unruly. She has been home for three years and has been taught by the Queen for a year, but she has not made any progress at all. You really don't know what you are talking about."
After he said that, he turned and went into the house. Mrs. Su sighed and motioned Yu Shengsheng to follow her.
Old Madam Su closed her eyes, twirled the Buddhist beads in her hands, and chanted some sutra in a low voice. She did not stop twirling the beads until they all came into the room and stood in proper order.
"You're back?" The old lady glanced at Yu Shengsheng, "Since you're back, remember this lesson and don't cause trouble again."
"Your eldest brother is still injured and bedridden, and your second brother has gone on a long journey, all for you. You should go back to the courtyard, copy the scriptures, reflect on your mistakes, and pray for them both."
Yu Shengsheng lowered her eyes without even lifting her eyelids. She knew what the old lady's expression was without even looking.
"If the old lady has no other instructions, I will go back to the courtyard."
The old lady narrowed her eyes slightly. She probably didn't expect that she would be so obedient. She thought that after she came back, she would have to put on a proper expression and show some temper.
Actually not.
Just as he was about to wave his hand, Su Huaishan shouted, "You didn't even say hello when you met me. You wanted to leave as soon as you opened your mouth. You didn't call me grandma, but old lady. You are so uneducated!"
Yu Shengsheng bowed and said, "How can I, a cousin, be qualified to call the old lady grandmother? As for the word education, no one has ever taught me."
"You..." Su Huaishan raised his hand to hit her, and Mrs. Su quickly protected Yu Shengsheng.
"Shengsheng just came back from a crime and is in a bad mood. Let's forgive her this time."
The old lady said nothing, but her eyes were sharp as she stared at the changes in Yu Shengsheng's expression. Seeing that she remained calm, she became suspicious again.
"Okay, take her back to the yard." The old lady said to Mrs. Su.
Madam Su pulled Yu Shengsheng away quickly.
Su Huaishan sat down on the chair, his face full of dissatisfaction and indignation: "Seeing her like that, I get angry."
"You get angry, but she remains unmoved," the old lady turned the beads, "I went to Zhenqiao Tower and found that she is a little different again."
The old lady frowned slightly: "This is not a good sign."
This granddaughter always made her feel uneasy. With her temperament and endurance, if she were a man, the Su family would surely prosper under her leadership.
But she is a girl, and she has not been around since childhood, so she cannot be brought up well.
Su Huaishan disagreed and snorted contemptuously: "What's the difference? What kind of storm can she stir up? Her only value now is to marry into the Nanshun Palace."
The old lady exhaled lightly: "How did Ding Qin come back? She was carried back. She was able to walk in by herself. How many people who enter Zhenqiao Tower can come out intact?"
Su Huaishan tightened his sleeves and said, "He just relies on his face. Hao Mengye is also a man. In my opinion, it's probably because I returned to Beijing and brought back a bandit. Hao Mengye is a little bit cautious."
"Mother, it's true that the Red Dragon Guards are powerful, but they also have to listen to the emperor. Shengsheng's marriage to the Nanshun Palace was the emperor's idea."
The old lady's brows relaxed and she nodded slowly: "What you said does make sense."
Su Huaishan clenched his fists: "That's right, she can't get out of my hands."
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Yu Shengsheng returned to the courtyard, and Mrs. Su accompanied her all the way.
"Everything in your yard is here. If you need anything, just tell your mother. If you want to eat something, ask the kitchen to make it for you."
Yu Shengsheng was silent for a moment, and whispered, "There is no shortage of other things, Madam, just send Grandma Wu to my courtyard."
Madam Su's smile froze slightly. "She has something else to do now. There are many things to do at Zhiyi's birthday party. She was transferred over to help. She will wait until after the birthday party."
Yu Shengsheng frowned slightly: "Grandma Wu doesn't know the rules, and she can't do any delicate work. Is there anything that must be done by her?"
"Yes... to make sticky rice cakes. She knows how to make them. Zhiyi loves to eat them. I accidentally discovered that she makes them quite well and they suit her taste. Zhiyi has not been feeling well recently and has a poor appetite, so let her do it this time."
Having said that, Yu Shengsheng could no longer force it. If she was too forceful, it would bring danger to Grandma Wu.
"Then find some time to let her come and meet me. It won't be like there's no time for us to meet."
Mrs. Su nodded, which was considered as her agreement.
He hadn't been back for several days. Nanny Zhou was tidying up the yard and cleaning the house every day, but it was still stuffy inside and outside the house.
Mrs. Su was surprised: "Why didn't you go to get ice?"
Madam Zhou bowed her head and said, "Madam, they left. They said it won't be too late to pick her up after Miss returns home."
"You really are," Madam Su was unhappy, "Shengsheng put the ice basin away before he came back, so it's cool when he came back. If you go back to get it, won't it be hot for a while?"
"You can't even do this little errand properly, now go and get it."
Nanny Zhou turned around to leave, and Yu Shengsheng glanced at the maid beside Madam Su.
"It's better for Madam Wu to go. Madam Zhou is of low rank and power, so I'm afraid she won't be able to do it. Madam Wu, can you please go?"
Yu Shengsheng spoke politely, and Mrs. Wu laughed dryly: "Miss Sheng, what you said is true. The various rations in the mansion have been allocated, and it doesn't matter who goes to collect them."
"Really?" Yu Shengsheng thought for a moment, "Then Madam Zhou should go first."
Nanny Zhou nodded and left. Auntie Wu rolled her eyes secretly - with whom was he worthy of ordering her around?
Madam Su smiled and said, "Shengsheng, you should rest first. I won't disturb you anymore. I will come to see you tomorrow."
"Ma'am, please sit down."
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