Sunlight lazily streamed down the courtyard of the Prime Minister's residence, casting a golden veil over the ancient mansion. Si Yan sat at a stone table in the courtyard, absorbed in calculating the bills for the rouge shop. The abacus beads danced briskly between his nimble fingers, creating a clear, melodious sound that seemed to play a unique melody.
Just then, a commotion erupted outside the prime minister's residence. The young master of the Wang family, dressed in a gorgeous brocade robe and a jade crown, entered the residence with a swaggering procession carrying a dazzling array of betrothal gifts. A confident smile graced his face, as if he were certain of victory.
"Miss Su, I haven't seen you for three years. You've become even more beautiful." The moment the young master of the Wang family saw Su Jinli, he immediately stepped forward and handed her an exquisite pearl hairpin. The hairpin was extremely delicately crafted, and the pearls inlaid on it were round and plump, shimmering softly in the sunlight.
Su Jinli frowned slightly, but before she could respond, a small figure rushed out of the room like a gust of wind. It was Nianli. She held a ledger high in her hands, her face flushed, her eyes filled with anger and determination.
"I'll keep the bills from your visit to the brothel last year for me!" Nian Li's clear voice echoed through the courtyard like a resounding alarm. She slammed the account book onto the table with a crisp "snap" sound, revealing the still-dry ink on the account clearly before everyone's eyes.
The smile on the young master's face froze instantly, and his face turned pale as if he had seen a ghost. He stared at the account book on the table with wide eyes, his lips trembling slightly. He wanted to say something, but was speechless for a moment: "You..."
Si Yan raised his head slowly, adjusted his glasses, and began to plucking the abacus with deft fingers, making a series of crisp clicks. After a moment, he said seriously, "Including interest, the total is three hundred taels. Cash or on credit?" His voice, though childish, carried an undeniable authority.
Seeing this, Liu Shi, standing nearby, felt a surge of emotion and wanted to interject, attempting to defend the young master of the Wang family. However, as soon as she opened her mouth, Su Qingyao, perceptive enough to notice, turned and glared at her fiercely. That look, like a cold blade, instantly made Liu swallow the words that were about to come out of her mouth. Su Qingyao snorted coldly, saying, "How can someone else interfere in my sister's affairs?" Her tone was filled with disdain and toughness.
The young master of the Wang family felt utterly ashamed, his face flushing red and white. He had never imagined that his scandal would be exposed in public. Seeing the strange looks from those around him, he could no longer care about anything else. He turned and ran, completely forgetting the betrothal gifts he had brought with him.
Si Yan watched the young master of the Wang family fleeing in panic, a smug smile on his face. He picked up the bill on the table, handed it to Su Jinli, and said, "Mom, this money can open a hot pot restaurant." He looked as if he could already see a steaming hot pot restaurant opening before his eyes.
Su Jinli couldn't help laughing. She reached out and gently rubbed Si Yan's head, and said softly: "Buy rouge for your sister first. Girls always love beauty." Si Yan listened and nodded obediently.
After the young master of the Wang family left, the courtyard gradually returned to calm, but the scene that had just happened made everyone's mood unable to calm down for a long time. Su Qingyao walked over to Su Jinli, gently took her arm, and said, "Sister, don't take it to heart. This kind of person is not worth your attention at all."
Su Jinli nodded slightly, glanced at Su Qingyao gratefully, and said, "Sister, thank you. If it weren't for you, Siyan, and Nianli, I really don't know how to deal with it."
Su Qingyao smiled and patted Su Jinli's hand, saying, "We are a family, why are we saying these things? Besides, that kid from the Wang family has bad intentions to begin with, so making him suffer a little this time can be considered as teaching him a lesson."
At this time, Nianli walked up to Su Jinli, looked up at her little face and asked, "Mom, did I do the right thing? That bad guy should be exposed." Su Jinli squatted down, gently pinched Nianli's cheek, and said, "You did the right thing, baby. You and your brother are Mom's pride. However, if you encounter such things in the future, you must also take care to protect yourself."
Nian Li nodded vigorously and said, "I know, mother. I will protect you together with my brother."
Si Yan also came over and said, "Don't worry, Mom. With Nian Li and I here, no one will bully you anymore."
Su Jinli looked at the two sensible children in front of her, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She stood up and said, "Come on, let's go inside. Thanks to you, I feel much better today."
Everyone returned to the house. Su Jinli sat in a chair, her mind wandering. She recalled her past with the young master of the Wang family. He had once shown admiration for her, but Su Jinli hadn't been fond of him. Now, it seemed her intuition had been right; this young master of the Wang family was such a despicable person.
Su Qingyao looked at Su Jinli with a thoughtful expression and said, "Sister, don't think too much. It's better to see this kind of person off sooner rather than later. In the future, you will definitely meet someone who is truly good to you."
Su Jinli smiled slightly and said, "Sister, I know. After all this, I've become more open-minded. Having you by my side is more important than anything else."
However, the incident did not end there. Soon, the news of the young master of the Wang family visiting a brothel spread throughout the capital. People expressed their disdain for the young master's behavior, and the reputation of the Wang family was greatly affected.
When the Wang family learned of this, they were naturally furious. Mr. Wang felt completely humiliated and scolded the young master of the Wang family again. The young master of the Wang family was filled with resentment, believing that all this was caused by Su Jinli and others, and secretly vowed to find an opportunity to take revenge on them.
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