Chapter 58: Tooth for Tooth
The Ji family has a tradition of passing down rituals and music, and all their friends are great scholars. They have never seen such a rude and unreasonable person.
As a guest, Ji Yanli should not have interrupted, but at the moment he was caught in a dilemma and in an awkward situation.
Su Deyong was already furious at this moment. How could he let Su Shengsheng always put pressure on him?
Seeing that Ji Yanli didn't say anything, he started to make a fuss even more unscrupulously, trying to ruin Su Shengsheng's marriage.
It has to be said that it was also because Old Master Su taught them so well that the people in the Su family couldn't even utter a swear word.
Faced with Su Deyong who was talking nonsense, they had no other choice but to say something harmless like "shut up" and "get out".
Of course, they were also concerned about Ji Yanli's presence and didn't want Su Shengsheng to be looked down upon by the Ji family.
Su Deyong took advantage of this and became more and more shameless, with an attitude of "what can you do to me?"
The reason why Su Shengsheng didn't want the several families to be merged together was because they had not been able to cheer up.
Although his grandfather didn't say it, Su Shengsheng knew in his heart that his grandfather must be blaming himself day and night.
Therefore, she suggested that everyone live separately so that the family would not be filled with gloom and sadness all day long and everyone could focus on the present.
But she didn't expect that her fourth uncle was still thinking of getting something for nothing.
"Tell me, she earned so much money, but she didn't give any to her family. She even took the lead in donating some so-called night market fees." Su Deyong became more and more excited as he spoke. "We are her family, and she only gave us five taels of silver for a house. Isn't this ungrateful?"
Having scolded all that was necessary, Old Master Su glared at his utterly shameless son with an unsteady breath, "You are unworthy of being a human being!"
Su Deyong has been scolded since he was a child, and even if it was such words, it would only scratch the surface and would not affect him at all.
Seeing that everyone in the room was so angry that their faces turned blue, he became even more complacent. Just as he was about to vent his anger again, he was interrupted by Su Shengsheng's cold voice.
"Fourth uncle is right. Your niece should take better care of you."
When these words were spoken, everyone thought Su Shengsheng was going to compromise, and Old Master Su was the first to speak out to stop her.
"There's no need to be like this, little girl Sheng. Now that the fourth branch of the family has split up, grandfather will just pretend that he never had this son."
Hearing Old Master Su say such words, it can be seen that he is really heartbroken.
The people from the first and second branches of the Su family also sighed, thinking that their family was unfortunate to have encountered such an unreasonable thing.
"Don't worry, Grandfather. Sheng'er knows what to do." Su Shengsheng's eyes fell on his fourth uncle's face, who looked triumphant. Then he glanced at Su Wenqian, who was perked up and eavesdropping with her ears perked up, and his fourth aunt, who looked happy.
"It seems this is all a misunderstanding. Fifth sister must have a bad memory and didn't tell Fourth Uncle what I said."
She slowly glanced at Su Wenqian's instantly pale face and said quietly, "My niece has said it before, we are all family. Seeing you working so hard in the mine, I feel bad for you. I will definitely find an opportunity to take good care of Fourth Uncle."
Su Deyong saw that although she was smiling and her words were impeccable, there was an endless chill in her expression, and he shuddered inexplicably.
Of course he knew what she had said to Su Wenqian.
It was precisely because he could not get close to those scholars and had no way out that he came here to act like a rogue.
He thought she was just yelling a few times, but now seeing her really cold face, he was actually a little scared.
Su Deyong knew very well that if the old man found out that he had instigated his daughter to seduce Ji Yanli and the Juren scholar, he might expel the fourth branch from the family tree.
He couldn't help but stop his wandering thoughts.
Su Shengsheng smiled and said, "Since Fourth Uncle is so anxious, how about I say hello to the people at the mine tomorrow?"
Su Wenxuan and others also heard that there was something wrong in Su Shengsheng's tone. Looking at Su Deyong, who had been so arrogant just now, he didn't dare to say a word at this moment. They immediately realized that Su Shengsheng was threatening him.
It is impossible for Su Deyong to say that he does not hate being threatened so blatantly.
But without Su Shengsheng's financial support, any of the desperate criminals in the mine could step on him.
He could fall out with anyone in the Su family, but this was definitely not the time to fall out with Su Shengsheng.
Seeing that she was really going to do it, he couldn't help but feel scared.
Seeing that his father was very angry with him and the whole family was glaring at him, he knew that he would not get any benefits at this moment.
So he glared at Su Shengsheng fiercely, slammed the door and left.
Seeing that he slipped away without even saying a harsh word, everyone in the Su family immediately turned their eyes to Su Shengsheng, who had a calm expression.
When Su Wen Qian saw Su Shengsheng's gaze turned to her, her scalp immediately went numb. She no longer cared about her face and helped her mother to quickly escape from Su Shengsheng's gaze.
This scene made the atmosphere in the hall even more subtle.
They knew that Su Shengsheng was doing business. Even the people at the mine were talking about the merchants joining forces to reopen the night market.
When they learned that Su Shengsheng was the leader, they were really surprised for a while.
It’s not that I look down on Su Shengsheng because she is a woman.
But this natural barrier is full of good and bad people, and many things cannot be settled with money.
As the three people left, the hall gradually became quiet.
Su Shengsheng looked back at Ji Yanli, who was also silent, and smiled as she led him to a seat. "There was a small misunderstanding at home. Mr. Ji, please take a seat."
At this moment, Ji Yanli finally understood why Su Shengsheng didn't let him come.
But it is indeed not appropriate to leave now, so I can only follow the arrangements.
Since the guests were still there, the people from several rooms had to smile and take their seats.
But the solemn expressions on their faces still lingered.
Su Shengsheng carefully introduced the many dishes on the table to her grandfather, but seeing that her grandfather was still suppressing his anger, she had to put down her chopsticks.
"It was really a misunderstanding. Sheng'er wanted to tell the elders after everything was arranged."
Seeing everyone looking up at her, Su Shengsheng smiled and said, "Because of the relationship between the prince and the Duke's Mansion, these shopkeepers mistakenly believed that our Su family has a backer, so they asked me to take the lead in taking back the night market rights."
Old Master Su was stunned when he heard this and immediately looked at her.
Su Shengsheng hurriedly said, "Grandfather, please be at ease. I know the seriousness of this matter and would never make something up."
Hearing this, Old Master Su's tense expression gradually relaxed.
Su Shengsheng then expressed her embarrassment as she softly said, "It's just that Sheng'er is new here and unfamiliar with the place, so I really don't want to offend everyone easily. But I can't just accept these gifts rashly. Therefore, my granddaughter has the courage to use these gifts for the benefit of the people and open a night market."
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the Su family members relaxed a lot.
The Su family has always been honest and has never embezzled the people's money. Their interactions with officials have always been courteous and reciprocal.
Even though he is in such a miserable state now, he is unwilling to cause trouble to anyone, especially King Xuanming who has helped him several times.
Su Shengsheng doesn't show off his achievements, but that doesn't mean he is hiding his abilities.
Firstly, she couldn't tell them about the bloody events and make her mother worry for no reason.
Secondly, if everything goes smoothly, it would seem unreasonable.
After all, the Su family had caused such a stir when they first arrived at the Tianqian Pass...
She was also worried that her family would notice something was wrong with her... and then become afraid of her...
After all, even she herself didn't know how she got here.
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