Chapter 158: Deciding to Stay or Go
Old Master Su had lost all hope and taught the emperor, but ended up destroying the country.
The constant disputes in the family were all caused by his family members, and their ghostly tricks made him feel cold and disappointed.
I can't help but doubt whether I am worthy of the title of God's Teacher.
A single thought has now led to an irreversible disaster. Su Nianwei collapsed to the ground, no longer having the dignity to question everyone in the past.
When Su Deyong heard that his father's political remarks had reached the emperor's ears, he was so frightened that his eyes rolled back and he fainted.
Not to mention him, even Old Madam Su could hardly hold on.
Old Master Su directly pointed out that the emperor listened to slander and misled the country and the people. This was undoubtedly an accusation that the monarch was incompetent and unjust.
Last time, His Majesty, considering the world's respect for teachers, only exiled the Su family.
Now, the Su family has become a commoner. If they discuss politics again, they may be executed along with their entire family.
Qing Ning and Ning Yu were well aware of the seriousness of the situation. Although they had not yet uncovered the culprit behind the incident, the Su family was in imminent danger, so they had to interrupt their original plan.
Calculating the time, it would take sixteen days to deliver the message to and from the imperial capital, and twelve days have already passed.
The emperor is holding meetings and issuing imperial edicts, and they will probably arrive in the next few days.
Although Qing Ning wanted to hope that the emperor would show leniency, she knew that the person behind the scenes had already set his sights on the Su family and had the evidence in his hand, so he would pursue them relentlessly and put the Su family to death.
After Qingning and Ningyu discussed in a low voice, they decided to wake up Su Shengsheng in advance.
Originally, she planned to escape by risking her own life, but now that the Su family is in crisis, the young lady will not stay out of it.
The two men came outside and put a pill into the mouth of Su Shengsheng, who was still lying in the coffin.
This was originally prepared by the young master of the Bai family. Su Yuanling was pregnant and should not take medicine, so the young lady kept it for herself.
The two men stood beside the coffin, looking anxious.
Chu Zhao and the other man who were observing the situation from the outside couldn't help but sigh when they saw this scene.
In order to make the play more realistic, Su Shengsheng actually slept in a coffin for a whole day, and even they felt the chill.
Mu Ze shrank his neck and said, "It seems that the mastermind behind this has been caught."
Chu Zhaojian and Qing Ning carefully helped Su Shengsheng up and kept her warm, then said, "I'll go report to the general."
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“Ahem…”
Although there was an electric heater hidden under the coffin for circulating air, it was outside after all, so Su Shengsheng was still very cold.
She slowly woke up, and although she still felt the coldness penetrating her bones, she found herself still in the Su family courtyard, which made her feel confused.
The original plan was that whether she was truly escaping death or faking it, she should be released after the coffin was buried.
Seeing the serious expressions on Qing Ning and the other person's faces, she knew that the person behind them must be far beyond her expectations.
She had thought that it was because Changhua Street or Pinglai Street, which she had already conquered, had a grudge against her because their territory was occupied by her. Therefore, after the fire in Shixianglou, she and County Magistrate Sang devised a plan to intensify the conflict in order to lure out the mastermind behind the fire.
But she never expected that this person would be in politics...
Looking at the unconscious Su Deyong, Su Shengsheng knew that she had no time to track down the people in the mine.
Now the Su family is afraid...
Ever since they learned that Su Nianwei had submitted Old Master Su's handwritten letter to His Majesty, the Su family has been in a state of panic, finding it difficult to breathe.
Su Shengsheng had reminded her early in the morning to act to the end and not to move her easily.
So when everyone saw her coming back early, they were even more uneasy.
Su Shengsheng hesitated for a moment before walking up to his grandfather and bowing to his pale-faced grandfather.
"Grandfather, I have a way to get everyone out of Nanling, but I don't know if you and the elders are willing to leave."
Everyone was shocked when they heard her words.
Su Jingshan was the first to come to his senses and quickly waved his hand, saying, "No, we must not drag Master Bai down any longer."
The reason Mr. Bai wasn't implicated last time was because... General Xie was so kind...
Su Shengsheng said solemnly, "Grandfather, don't worry. We can leave quietly without the help of Master Bai this time."
Last time, she couldn't leave with him, so she could have come up with a better escape strategy...
Ever since the discovery of combustible ice, she has been secretly preparing this plan, so that if the Su family encounters another accident, the family can have a way to escape.
Including, if she ultimately cannot be discharged from the military service, she will immigrate her family.
I can't let my brothers waste their whole lives in the mines.
Su Jingshan was shocked, "This..."
Old Madam Su knew that Su Shengsheng would not speak nonsense. Since she said so, she must be absolutely sure.
She looked at Old Master Su, who was frowning, and said, "We can't let the children get into trouble anymore. Let's stay."
Old Madam Su understood that Old Master Su cared about his country and that asking him to abandon Nanling would be more painful than killing him.
Upon hearing this, Su Ruilin and Su Jingshan both knelt on the ground and said in unison, "If father and mother don't leave, how can we, as their children, escape alone?"
Jiao also helped Su Yuanling kneel down, "This matter originated from our family, how can it be a burden?"
Su Nianwei's face turned pale, she lowered her head and remained silent.
Su Shengsheng knew this was a difficult decision to make, so he turned around and told Qing Ning and Ning Yu, "Go back to the mountain immediately. Remember, everything is normal. We'll discuss it tomorrow if there's anything else."
Qing Ning and Ning Yu responded and left. According to Su Shengsheng's arrangement, they asked Bao Da and Bao Er to expand the patrol range.
As the two left, the room instantly became quiet.
Su Shengsheng let out a light breath, "I know that Grandpa must be blaming himself deeply right now, but even if you and Grandma stay, it will be of no use. It will only bring pain to those who are close to you and joy to those who are against you."
"Grandpa and Grandma are old and want to return to their roots. It's Grandpa's fault, but you are still young and don't have to worry about us..."
But how could Su Hengji and the others not understand that their grandfather wanted to use them as bargaining chips to ensure that there were no pursuers after them.
"Grandfather, if you don't leave, I won't leave either." Su Hengji knelt down in an instant.
He would rather let his grandparents stay here and die together than let them be slaughtered.
"Filial piety is the most important virtue. Besides, I never think I've done anything wrong. If I want to stay, I'll stay too."
Su Hengji also knelt down.
Su Wenxuan also said in a deep voice: "Why should a son of the Su family fear the guillotine? If grandfather refuses to leave, then let Sixth Sister take grandmother and the female relatives away."
At this time, Brother Heng came to find his mother because he was sleepy and was carried in by the housekeeper.
He was instantly frightened by the solemn atmosphere in the room and the talk about beheading, and he hugged Li and started crying.
Just when the house was filled with sadness, the sound of soldiers suddenly came from outside the yard.
Everyone's face changed drastically and lost all color in an instant.
Su Shengsheng was even more surprised and turned around to look.
Mu Ze walked in with a solemn expression, "Miss Su, General Xie invites you."
When Su Shengsheng heard this, she turned her head to look at the clusters of torches outside the yard.
Could it be...that he also got the news?
Turning around, seeing her family members looking terrified, Su Shengsheng said, "Grandpa and Grandma, please make a decision soon."
After saying that, she no longer hesitated and followed Mu Ze to Chiyan City.
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