Chapter 28: A Sudden Marriage
Now, Su Deyong’s biggest fear is the government.
Once the matter is reported to the police, not only will the shop be in danger, but the entire house will probably be taken back.
He watched the silver being transferred, still feeling dissatisfied, and angrily demanded, "Fine, I can't argue with you. But the store deed clearly states seventy taels. Adding the sixty-five taels just now, there should be eighty-five taels left. How come there's only forty taels left now?"
Upon hearing this, Su Yuanling couldn't help but look up.
Facing Su Deyong's relentless pressure, Su Shengsheng remained calm and explained calmly, "Twenty-five taels were used to buy eggs, and the remaining twenty taels have been returned to Master Ji."
"What eggs cost twenty taels? And what's the point of returning twenty taels to Master Ji? It's obvious that you're hiding the money and are afraid it will be divided up!"
Su Deyong's cries became louder and louder, making Old Madam Su so angry that she couldn't stop coughing and her body was shaky.
Su Shengsheng wanted Tingwan to help her grandmother back to her room, but the noise was so loud that even the neighbors might hear it.
Fortunately, my grandfather was obsessed with reading and his hearing was not very good, so he was not alarmed.
At this time, the Su family had no doorman guarding the door. Ji Yanli calculated the time to visit after dinner, but when he arrived at the door, he unexpectedly heard this scene.
He wanted to step forward to testify for Su Shengsheng, but was stopped by Yanshu: "Sir, this is someone else's family affair. If we intervene now, I'm afraid it will only make the Su family more embarrassed."
Ji Yanli stopped, but he couldn't hide his worry in his heart: "I'm afraid Miss Su will be wronged."
Yanshu knew very well that the Su family had encountered misfortune, and now the dispute was difficult to resolve due to interests.
He then consoled her, "Didn't you say you should trust Miss Su? Yanshu believes Miss Su will handle it."
After hearing this, Ji Yanli gradually calmed down.
However, he couldn't help but worry if he left.
But it would be inappropriate to stop here and listen.
Just when he was in a dilemma, he suddenly saw Old Master Su in the study, so he turned and walked towards there.
Su Deyong's angry voice rose sharply, and it was obvious that he was planning to turn against each other and split up.
"Twenty taels of silver is enough for an average family's expenses for a year. But tell me, are the eggs worth twenty taels of silver inlaid with gold?"
Qing Ning couldn't stand it any longer. "Didn't you hear that eggs were delivered all over the city yesterday? Are you deaf or blind?"
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Madam was furious and raised her hand to hit Qing Ning: "How dare you, little bitch, scold the master?"
Su Shengsheng grabbed the fourth lady's wrist, but Su Wenqian took advantage of Su Shengsheng's distraction and rushed towards Qingning.
When she turned around to stop him, she was scratched by the Fourth Madam who took the opportunity to break free. Her nails, which had not been trimmed in those days, left a blood mark on her jade-like face.
"Stop it, all of you." Old Madam Su was so angry that she covered her chest.
The fourth lady froze for a moment, but knowing that the relationship was broken up, she simply didn't look back.
"Fourth sister-in-law, are you crazy? You even dared to touch your niece?"
Seeing that the situation was not good, the first and second wives stepped forward to protect Su Shengsheng and the others behind them.
"Sheng'er, let mother see you." Li rushed forward in shock.
Su Shengsheng, who was protected in her mother's arms, touched the bloodstains on her face, and a cold light flashed in her eyes.
If she hadn't been concerned about her grandparents being unable to bear it, she would have made sure these parasites didn't take a single penny.
Mrs. Cen held her belly, extremely anxious, and urged Su Yuanzheng to go and help.
Su Jingshan and Su Hengji did not expect the situation to deteriorate so much and were caught off guard.
Ji Yanli, who had just met Old Master Su, had been paying attention to the situation outside. When he heard the shouting, he was immediately startled.
Only then did Old Master Su hear the noise in the main house. He vaguely heard Su Shengsheng being beaten and hurried into the house.
Ji Yanli helped Old Master Su into the house. He saw the glaring bloodstains on Su Shengsheng's face at a glance, and his expression froze instantly.
"What are you doing?" Old Master Su looked heavy-hearted.
Su Deyong was still a little afraid of Old Master Su, and when he saw his daughter-in-law hurt someone, he backed off.
No one spoke. Butler Guo couldn't stand it any longer and reported to the old master, "It was the Fourth Master who felt that the Sixth Miss was an outsider and shouldn't have taken the Su family's bounty. He wanted to divide the money and split the family."
"You evil creature!" Old Master Su was so angry that his face turned pale, but when he saw Su Deyong's indifferent and shameless face, he suppressed his anger.
"It's better to break up." He closed his eyes, then turned to look at Ji Yanli, "Brother Ji, I want to entrust Sheng girl to you, are you willing?"
Su Shengsheng, who had been pulled to sit down, stood up and shouted, "Grandfather!"
Grandfather turned around, his eyes solemn, "Sheng girl, if you still recognize me as your grandfather, then listen to my arrangements."
Seeing her grandfather's resolute attitude, Su Shengsheng was unable to refuse.
Ji Yanli didn't hesitate at all: "Sixth Miss cleverly captured the principal criminal and remained loyal to her family. Yanli admires Sixth Miss's unparalleled wisdom and courage to take responsibility. I cannot neglect you. I will definitely marry you with the three letters and six ceremonies."
Li hugged Su Shengsheng tightly, tears streaming down her face.
Su Shengsheng felt a headache after hearing this.
It seems that no matter how promising she is, in the eyes of her grandfather and family, the only right path for a woman is to get married.
"Okay." Old Master Su's expression eased slightly. He looked at Su Shengsheng, his eyes filled with satisfaction. "Sheng girl, come to grandpa."
Everyone turned their heads and looked at Su Shengsheng, who looked unhappy.
In the past, Su Shengsheng would definitely argue for her rights.
But in today's situation, if she rejected her grandfather's kindness, she was afraid that her grandfather would be so angry that he would do something bad to himself.
She walked over reluctantly, and her grandfather put her hand into Ji Yanli's.
"Grandpa will be relieved when you get married." Old Master Su's words were full of anticipation.
Su Deyong knew that the current situation was unfavorable, so he didn't dare to mention the matter of dividing the family.
He took five taels of silver from the table and left in the chaos.
Grandma came over and touched Su Shengsheng's injured face distressedly: "Good child, I'm sorry for making you suffer today."
The depression in Su Shengsheng's heart was not caused by the fourth room.
If Ji Yanli and her grandfather had not come in, she would have definitely divided the family business so as to avoid being restricted in her business.
The current limbo and the unexpected marriage made her so depressed that she almost vomited blood.
But with her grandparents beside her, she could only force a smile and say, "Sheng'er is fine, grandma, don't worry."
Grandfather said sternly, "Whoever hurt Sheng girl, why don't you come and apologize?"
The fourth wife trembled with fear. Seeing her husband had already hidden away in a cowardly manner, she had no choice but to step forward.
"I'm so sorry, Fourth Aunt originally wanted to beat that bitch...but she accidentally hurt my niece."
Su Shengsheng took the opportunity to withdraw his hand, without even looking at her, and said coldly: "My people, please don't worry about it, Fourth Aunt. You should improve your moral character when you have time."
After being confronted, the Fourth Lady's face stiffened and she retreated awkwardly.
With outsiders present, the Su family is a family that values dignity after all, so naturally they can no longer talk about splitting up the family.
Ji Yanli also knew that the situation was awkward, so he asked Yanshu to put down the supplements he had brought. "These are the ginseng pills Yanli asked the pharmacy to prepare. If they taste good, Yanli will prepare more in the future."
Old Master Su's expression gradually eased: "Brother Ji has really raised a good child with noble character. I'm sorry for the trouble you have taken."
Ji Yanli behaved modestly: "Old Master, your words are too kind. Yanli doesn't deserve them."
Su Hengji knew that he couldn't keep the guest, so he stepped forward and said, "Let me see Master Ji off."
He was very satisfied with his future brother-in-law. Not only was he as elegant as an orchid, but what was even more rare was that he could see the good in his younger sister.
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