After Li Chaoyun finished speaking, the old lady was filled with admiration. This granddaughter-in-law was not only of good family background, but also had good manners.
Even Su Qingyu couldn't help but sigh inwardly, worthy of being born into the royal family. Whether it was her speech, behavior, or her way of dealing with people, Li Chaoyun was the epitome of a noble lady from an aristocratic family.
In the past, Li Chaoyun's arrogance towards her or Chen Yue was nothing more than contempt from the bottom of his heart, not arrogance or stupidity.
The old lady has already instructed Nanny Hua to prepare gifts for Li Chaoyun's visit to the Rong family.
"Go and install that white jade Guanyin statue. Madam Rong will definitely like it."
The Shen family is in the wrong in this matter, so they should be more humble.
Everyone talked for a while, and when they heard that the old lady didn't get a good rest last night, they all got up and left, leaving only Shen Yue to stay with her.
After leaving Qingyuanju, Yang left first, and Li Chaoyun lagged behind Su Qingyu by a few steps.
Su Qingyu wanted to go see Xiangdong, but Li Chaoyun took two quick steps to catch up with her.
"Normally, the head mistress should go to the Rong family. Since Third Aunt is not capable enough, I have to do it for her."
Ever since marrying into the Shen family, Li Chaoyun had always remembered her mother's advice. Be cautious in your words and actions, and proceed with caution. Don't be impatient, and don't act rashly. Putting Shen Zhao in a high position while she controls the inner chambers of the Shen family was the only real solution.
But for some reason, Li Chaoyun couldn't control his temper whenever he faced Su Qingyu.
Obviously, she shouldn't say anything at this time and should just take care of the Rong family's affairs. But just as she looked at Su Qingyu's back, she threw her mother's instructions to the wind.
Su Qingyu just smiled faintly, "Those who are capable should do more work. Thank you for your hard work, my princess."
What does the Rong family's affairs have to do with her? The old lady was worried about her granddaughter, so she showed goodwill to the Rong family.
As for whether Chen Wu could have children in the future, or whether the Rong family would still treat her well, these were not her concerns. Li Chaoyun was so proactive in stepping forward because this matter most affected the interests of the eldest house.
Su Qingyu's nonchalant words made Li Chaoyun's face turn pale. What right did the daughter of a declining marquis have to speak to her like that?
She had thought about this countless times these days: If she had married Shen Zhixiu, would the situation have been different?
It wasn't about love, but she felt that if she married Shen Zhixiu, one of them would be responsible for the outside affairs while the other would be responsible for the inside affairs, and she wouldn't have to work so hard. With her abilities and family background, she could easily be a good wife of a cabinet minister.
What does Su Qingyu have? She was able to gain a foothold in the Shen family's inner house, probably all thanks to Shen Zhixiu.
It was hard to tell whether he was jealous of Su Qingyu's good fortune or angry at Shen Zhixiu's original choice. Li Chaoyun had a vague idea in his heart that sooner or later, he would make Shen Zhixiu regret his original choice.
Su Qingyu didn't know what she was thinking, nor was she interested in delving into it. Seeing Li Chaoyun's puzzled expression, she said, "I won't delay the princess's business. The old lady is still waiting for good news from the princess."
Li Chaoyun watched Su Qingyu leave, his eyes narrowed into slits.
Third Aunt, we have a long way to go.
In Wutong Garden, when Su Qingyu arrived, Xiangdong had just woken up.
The maid was helping her up, holding a bowl of steaming medicine.
After she drank the medicine and sent the maid away, Su Qingyu sat down beside the bed.
"Your face is so pale, you need to take good care of yourself." Su Qingyu felt a little bit uncomfortable.
Xiangdong's lips were pale, but she still smiled at Su Qingyu.
"Madam San, don't worry about me. Master has people send me supplements every day."
Su Qingyu asked again, "What are your plans? The eldest lady has been poisoned, and I'm afraid she won't survive for more than a year or two."
"I know you don't want to be my concubine. I can send you out of the house. Or I can fake your own death so you can live a good life somewhere else. Don't worry about your brother. I can guarantee he'll pass the imperial examination and become an official."
Xiangdong thought of Shen Zhiheng, her eyes still filled with hatred. "Thank you, Third Madam, but I still have some work to do. Once I'm done, if I'm still alive, please escort me out of the Shen family."
Su Qingyu was shocked, and she probably guessed Xiangdong's thoughts. Xiangdong would rather perish together with Shen Zhiheng than let him go to hell.
But she did not intend to stop him. Since Shen Zhiheng had done something worse than an animal, he should bear the consequences of revenge.
Moreover, whether it was her tragic death in her previous life or Shen Yue’s unhappy marriage, they were all the result of Shen Zhiheng’s indulgence.
Su Qingyu held Xiangdong's cold hand and said, "No matter what you do, you must protect yourself first. As long as there is green mountains, there will be no shortage of firewood. If you need me, just send someone to find me."
Xiangdong felt an unbearable soreness in the corners of her eyes. She had never thought that one day it would be the Third Lady who would help her.
But she was strong-willed and didn't shed a tear. She just whispered to Su Qingyu, "From now on, my life belongs to the Third Madam."
Because the Third Lady secretly changed his brother's teacher and gave him money to buy him a secluded house, she would never be able to repay this kindness in her lifetime.
Su Qingyu was afraid of disturbing her rest, so she left after sitting for a while.
After leaving Wutong Garden, Su Qingyu went to the accounting office and asked Mr. Qian to settle the accounts of the Wuling Chen family.
Shen Zhixiu spared Mr. Qian's life, but found a new accountant to replace him. Once all the previous accounts were settled, Mr. Qian would leave the capital and return to his hometown.
After finishing all these, it was almost noon when I walked towards the west courtyard again.
Chuntao came to report that the third master had returned early today and was waiting for her to have lunch.
Su Qingyu thought of Shen Zhixiu, and the corners of her lips unconsciously raised up, and her pace quickened.
But not long after he walked out of the accounting office, he ran into Shen Zhao.
Shen Zhao's face was frighteningly gloomy, and he blocked Su Qingyu's way.
"What did you say to my Third Uncle? Why did he ask me to go to the Wuling Chen family to ask for money?"
"Are you whispering in my ears? Don't think you can do anything to me like this?"
Su Qingyu's eyes flashed with impatience. "The Wuling Chen family is the eldest young master's maternal family, and the silver was sent back by your mother. If you don't go to get it, do you want your father and your third uncle to go?"
"If you have any objections, you can tell your Third Uncle. You didn't dare to tell him, so you came to me to cause trouble?"
Su Qingyu held her back straight and spoke in a steady and powerful voice.
Shen Zhao's expression froze, and he said indignantly, "There's nothing I dare not say. This young master of Wuling will not go."
He was already feeling embarrassed and didn't want to go, but just now in Shen Zhixiu's study, he just didn't dare to say no.
Provoked by Su Qingyu at this time, Shen Zhao spoke a little without restraint.
Su Qingyu laughed out loud. "Who are you trying to scare, Young Master? What does it have to do with me whether you go or not? I don't care where the silver is sent. I have to return it anyway."
"The eldest young master can fill the hole left by the Wuling Chen family, so there's no need to go."
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