Chapter 34 A Pen's Grievance
"What kind of magic is this, Mengmeng? What is this?" Si Yao was the one who was least injured in this incident involving evil spirits.
Because she and Su Xiao had obtained a pair of peace charms before setting off on their expedition.
Later, in the black fog, someone protected her, and she was able to return safely.
Now that Madam Su has woken up, she is old and still needs to recuperate.
She and her daughter Mengmeng were the ones who recovered the fastest.
Therefore, when she came to find her daughter, she saw Qingbao blocking her way.
I thought Qingbao had bullied Mengmeng again.
"Qingbao bullied me again." Su Mengmeng's eyes were filled with tears, looking pitiful.
Si Yao's heart softened, and she looked up to scold Qing Bao.
"Before you moved to the countryside, you liked to bully Mengmeng and make others praise you for being prettier than her when you appeared together. I tolerated all of that, but now that I'm at home, you still dare to bully Mengmeng so brazenly!"
When Qingbao turned one year old, she and Su Mengmeng held their first birthday party together.
The guests all praised Qingbao for being beautiful and cute, with bright, sparkling eyes like stars.
However, Su Mengmeng, who was dressed better than Qingbao, received no praise in front of Qingbao.
Si Yao was very dissatisfied at the time, and immediately changed Su Mengmeng's name from Su Qianyu to Su Mengmeng.
So much so that later on, whenever others saw Su Mengmeng, they would praise her for being cute.
They praised Qingbao as still beautiful and cute, which angered Siyao and her daughter, who kept this matter in their hearts and could not forget it.
"Mengmeng, I'll make the decision for you. Tell me, what do you want Qingbao to do?" Siyao stroked her daughter's head and stood in front of Qingbao.
The sunlight stretched her shadow long, casting a long shadow over Qingbao's head.
Qingbao looked up at Siyao and saw a hint of malice in the other's eyes.
Indeed, like mother, like daughter.
With someone backing her up, Su Mengmeng said smugly, "Qingbao, tell me how to use the magic of the pen, and I'll tell my mother not to hit you."
Her mother was a female general, a role model for all women in the capital.
In the inner quarters of the Su family, besides her grandmother, her mother held the most power.
Qingbao definitely wouldn't dare offend her.
"Wow, your mother is amazing! I'm not telling you anymore, a dignified female general who only knows how to beat a three-year-old child, how shameless!"
Qingbao made a funny face, taking advantage of her status as a little kid.
Si Yao's face turned ugly. Who said she was bullying a child?
“I don’t hit children, but you bullied my daughter, and this can’t be left like this,” Si Yao said.
"Then I won't tell her how to use magic. What are you going to do to me?" Qingbao asked, tilting her head.
Si Yao took a deep breath. "I would never bully a child, but since you bullied Mengmeng, you have to do as she says."
Damn it, more and more servants are gathering around to watch.
How could Qingbao directly reveal that she, a dignified female general, had hit a child?
Even enemy soldiers know that they are not allowed to bully the elderly, weak, women, and children.
If someone spreads rumors, wouldn't Si Yao's reputation in the capital become a complete joke?
“I won’t tell her, unless…” Qingbao paused, making the two people opposite her pout.
"Unless what? Tell me quickly!" Su Mengmeng was very anxious.
This pen possesses powerful magic.
If she knew how to use it, killing Qingbao would be as easy as crushing an ant.
She was already impatient.
"Unless your mother goes to pay her respects to my mother and offers her tea, and then gives me five hundred taels of silver, how about that?" Qingbao said, trying to secure benefits for herself.
He hasn't forgotten his own mother.
What a wonderful baby!
"What? You want me to serve tea to your mother? Why should I?" Si Yao's status in the inner quarters is clearly higher than Si He's now.
She was originally Su Xiao's concubine, and there was no distinction between her and Si He in terms of seniority.
Now, having made significant contributions in battle, both families are her supporters.
Si He was all alone and helpless; even if she died, no one would care about her.
She was actually asked by Qingbao to pay her respects to Sihe?
Isn't this just telling everyone that Si He is the legal wife and that he himself is not as high in status as her?
On what grounds?
Si Yao glared at Qing Bao through gritted teeth.
Qingbao was unmoved by reason. "If you don't want to go, then forget it. Although this pen has recognized your daughter as its master, she can't use the pen's magic. It's no different from an ordinary calligraphy brush."
"Oh right, it's not even as good as a regular calligraphy brush. A regular calligraphy brush can write, but this one gets all frizzy and can't be used at all."
"I wonder who lost and who gained, haha."
The little guy said it without any politeness.
He noticed that Su Mengmeng's face had darkened, and he was both angry and anxious.
"Mom, do you know how powerful this pen is? It can kill countless evil spirits. When Dad and I were in trouble, Qingbao and Sihe were passing by, and they were only able to escape unharmed because they were holding this pen. All those evil spirits obeyed her..."
"If this pen hadn't suddenly appeared, Qingbao would have died in Sujia Village long ago. How could she have come back alive?"
"Such a powerful magic weapon, what's wrong with you going to pay your respects? Five hundred taels of silver is nothing! My two dresses are worth more than five hundred taels!"
These words were spoken.
Si Yao was somewhat shaken. "Is everything you're saying true?"
"Of course, would I lie to you? My grandmother was there too. You can ask her if you don't believe me."
"Now that this pen has flown into my hands on its own initiative, wanting to acknowledge me as its master, how can I give up such a good opportunity!"
Su Mengmeng was almost in tears, shaking Si Yao's hand and pleading.
"If you don't want to go, I'll go to Grandma. She'll definitely support me!"
Si Yao pondered for a moment, "It's only five hundred taels, it's not that I don't have it, it's just that..."
Her main purpose was to offer tea and pay her respects to Si He.
You should know that ever since they married into the family, she has never gone to pay her respects to Sihe.
Isn't this trip just telling the servants that Si He is the legitimate wife, who is superior to her?
"Oh, Mother." Su Mengmeng pulled her down and whispered in her ear, "Once I have magic power, I'll make them, mother and daughter, die silently. What are you still worried about then?"
Si Yao was surprised for a moment.
Her daughter is only three years old.
His decisive and ruthless manner is just like mine.
She hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Offering greetings and tea is tomorrow morning. I can't agree to that now. I'll discuss it with your grandmother when I get back."
She was still unsure whether the claim that the pen possessed magical powers was true.
The child's words were somewhat exaggerated.
She needed to hear it from the old lady herself to feel at ease.
Su Mengmeng held back her tears, sniffed, and said, "Alright then, I'll go with you to find Grandma."
The mother and daughter left just like that.
Qingbao watched as she took away the judge's pen, shook her little head, and said helplessly, "Pen pen, I'm afraid you'll have to make do with this for now."
Qingbao, you must help your mother regain control of the inner quarters.
In this way, the mother and daughter will be able to have a place in the inner quarters.
It wasn't that her mother didn't want a divorce, but Su Xiao's military achievements were at their peak, and the Emperor would never agree to her mother's divorce.
The Si family also refused.
Therefore, only by seizing power within the general's mansion can one secure a place.
That is, it means sacrificing the life of a pen.
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