Chapter 85 Si Yao scolds Su Mengmeng for being stupid
The person who passed the note walked from Si Zhao's carriage to the back gate of the Su family's house.
A servant led the man through the back gate of the Su family mansion, and he entered the general's residence through the back gate.
Hiding in the shadows, Si Yao clenched her fists instantly.
Fortunately, she had been careful.
I found my third brother very strange.
Just a moment ago, he was criticizing her in prison as a jinx and a scourge.
The moment he heard about her military achievements, his attitude towards her changed drastically.
It turned out that he was trying to gain her trust and get information out of her.
Her third brother had long ago conspired with Qingbao to put her in a hopeless situation.
Si Yao's eyes gradually darkened, and her clenched fists slowly relaxed.
How could she not know that a cripple could not possibly achieve military merit?
She was just saying things to coax her third brother.
Moreover, she didn't reveal what she had done; on the battlefield, swords and spears have no eyes, and the dead are never seen in their entirety.
Even if Qingbao knew something and was always giving her a warning, she wasn't afraid.
Because all of this is just hearsay and has no evidence.
She made a decision: after returning to her room to wash up, she prepared to go out.
Su Mengmeng stood guard at her door, her eyes glistening with tears as she complained:
“Mom, Qingbao really did steal that pen. I saw her take it out and use it a few days ago.”
"Mother, you must stand up for me and help me get that pen back!"
"Father and grandmother don't believe me, Mother, you have to believe me."
Su Mengmeng clung to Si Yao's leg, crying and complaining.
Si Yao said impatiently, "It's that pen again! It's that pen again! Because you want this pen! We've suffered so many losses time and time again, haven't you learned your lesson?"
First, in order to obtain this pen, she endured humiliation and served tea to Si He, thus enabling Si He to take control of the household.
Then the pen disappeared. Madam Su searched the place once but found nothing.
She brought soldiers to the mansion, only to be betrayed by them in front of all the servants, which only enhanced Si He's prestige.
The princess has finally arrived after much anticipation.
But she came to help Sihe.
Si He not only completely took control of the Su family, but Si Yao also accidentally injured her older brother because she wanted an explanation from him.
That old woman from the Si family sent him to jail and locked him up for three days.
Now, she had finally found a glimmer of hope in her third brother.
Third Brother was also there to betray her, and he wanted her dead.
Si Yao is going crazy.
All the misfortunes stemmed from this broken pen.
Even if that pen were right in front of her, she would only kick it away and wouldn't fall for it again!
It was all a scheme orchestrated by Qingbao!
That silly daughter of mine is always so disappointing, falling into other people's traps time and time again!
"But Mother, Qingbao lied to us, shouldn't we get justice..." Su Mengmeng cried, feeling wronged.
Si Yao couldn't bear to watch: "Haven't you been fooled by her enough? You're so stupid, falling into her traps time and time again. This time, maybe she deliberately let you see it too!"
If Su Mengmeng really takes her to seek justice, she might just fall into Qingbao's trap again.
With her investiture approaching, she couldn't afford to suffer any more losses.
"Mother...that is..."
"Alright!" Si Yao interrupted her impatiently. "I have things to do. Remember, stay away from them for a while. I'm leaving!"
He left Su Mengmeng behind and strode away.
Su Mengmeng gritted her teeth in anger and stomped her feet behind her.
She didn't even help her own mother.
Qingbao, you're really awful!
"Ah—" she let out a sharp scream, speechless with anger.
I only regret that I didn't act faster back then and gouge out that little bitch Qingbao's eyes!
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Today happens to be market day.
After reciting his lessons in the morning, Wang Qi set up his pancake stall and went to the street with his mother.
When Wang's mother received her husband's deregistration documents and pension yesterday, she secretly cried all night.
But she knew that her son still needed to take the imperial examinations, and her mother still needed medical treatment and care.
Therefore, she cannot fall.
Even when heartbroken, she would get up before dawn to make pancakes, and by the time her son finished reciting his lessons, she would have just finished making a whole basketful.
Wang Qi felt sorry for his mother, so he helped her pick out some things to take to the street.
"Alright, just leave it here. Once you've sold everything, Mother can take it back herself; it's very light." The Queen Mother's eyes were still swollen, and her sorrow had not yet faded.
Wang Qi was a little worried about her condition. "Mother, may I stay with you today?"
The Queen Mother shook her head. "Your grandmother is still at home. It's inconvenient for her because she can't see. Besides, one person is enough here. You can go back and read books."
My son passed the provincial examination three years ago and is now about to take the imperial examination.
We must not let our guard down now.
Wang Qi hesitated.
"You should go back quickly, leave this to your mother." The Queen Mother forced a smile and pushed him away.
Wang Qi nodded, "Alright, Mother, you must take good care of yourself."
After he left, the Queen Mother's smile gradually faded.
Wang Qi went to the market and bought a pound of pork, waiting for his mother to come back so the three of them could have a good meal.
The two went their separate ways.
In front of the stall.
"How much are the steamed buns?" A bold female voice rang out, and the Queen Mother looked up, wiping away the tears welling in her eyes.
She forced a smile: "Sir, it's two coins each."
Si Yao tossed out a silver ingot, then picked up a cake and took a bite.
"It's quite delicious."
"Of course, our family's steamed buns are a recipe passed down from the older generation. Everyone in the family has raised their children by making them."
The Queen Mother gave a simple smile. "Here's your change."
"No need to look anymore. You're Wang Sheng's wife, right?" Si Yao looked at her with an unfriendly gaze.
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother paused, "You...you know my husband..."
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