When Su Qingyu heard Su Shunci talking one after another, she knew that she had been enduring for a long time.
He handed her another apricot and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Su Shunci took the apricot, broke it open, removed the core, and handed the flesh to Su Qingyu. She picked up another one, broke it open, and ate it.
"Why should I tell you? You're usually in charge of the Shen family's inner house, which is stressful enough. I can handle these matters in the mansion."
When she was young and ignorant, she always thought that the most privileged person in the mansion was the mistress of the house. From the top to the bottom of the mansion, from concubines to young ladies and masters, to maids and servants, everyone had to obey the mistress of the house.
But ever since she took over the Su family shop, she'd been so overwhelmed that she realized how difficult it was to be the mistress of a household. She had to manage the chores within the house and the business outside. She also had to serve her husband, be filial to her parents-in-law, and raise her children.
So ever since Su Qingyu took over the Shen family's household duties, she had been particularly concerned about her elder sister. It was only when they talked about this today that she couldn't help but mention it a few times.
Su Qingyu looked at her sister lovingly and said softly, "Actually, none of this matters. You don't have to take it to heart who Father wants to favor or honor."
"Just remember to hold on to the silver that's yours."
"No matter who it is in this mansion, if they bully you and your mother, you must fight back."
"It's just like disciplining a child. The more times you spank them, the tougher they become. You have to beat them into submission once and for all. Even if you can't kill them, you have to make them suffer. When she thinks of you, she'll be afraid to mess with you."
Su Shunci's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she nodded hurriedly, "I'll remember that, big sister, don't worry, I won't be bullied."
Su Qingyu thought about the reason she was called here today and said, "I plan to cut off the supply of goods to the Su family silk shop."
Su Shunci reached out and patted the stone table. "That's the way it should be. We should let them know the stakes involved. Otherwise, they'll think the Su family's shop is making money because of the blessing of their ancestors."
Su Qingyu was a little surprised by her reaction. "Aren't you angry? This shop is your hard work."
Su Shunci broke open another apricot and tossed it into her mouth. "I know how much I'm worth. If it weren't for my mother's good management, I wouldn't have been able to make money right after taking over the shop. After I took over the shop, my third cousin has been helping me."
At this point, she sighed again, "To be honest, big sister, I've always felt bad. You guys helped me earn money for the Su family, but the Su family turned around and plotted against mother."
"It's better to close this shop. I'll go back home and help the Su family overcome the difficulties. I'll see if these people still have the energy to cause trouble."
Anyway, over the years, their mother and elder sister have given them a lot of support, so they have never starved to death.
Su Qingyu felt a little emotional for a moment. Her sister, who was still childish last year, has really grown up.
"Before, you were the manager of the Su family outside, and all the money you earned was turned over to the public treasury. What if all the money you earned belonged to you? Would you be willing?" Su Qingyu asked with a smile again.
Su Shunci was confused. "Big sister, do you want me to take over the Su family's shop?"
Of course she wanted to make money. If she earned more money, she and her aunt would be able to live a better life in the second half of their lives.
These days, she'd learned a lot from her mother and older sister. Even as a woman, she had to rely on herself as much as possible. Some people could be relied on for a while, but not always.
Su Qingyu shook her head. "It's not about taking it for yourself, it's about using someone else's power to take someone else's place."
Although Su Shunci didn't fully understand, she understood a little of what Su Qingyu meant. Her eyes suddenly lit up, and she looked at her intently, waiting for her to continue.
"We have all this merchandise in our hands, and you're the one who's serving the customers in the capital. If the Su family's shop closes, won't you still be able to sell goods and make money if you open another one?"
Su Shunci slapped her thigh and said, "Big sister, this is a good idea."
After saying this, his face fell again, "I'm not married yet, so I can't have private property."
The Great Zhou Law clearly states that women can only own private property after they get married. If she goes out now, she won't even be able to buy a shop.
Su Qingyu smiled and said, "What's the big deal? If you trust me, I'll do all these things for you. I'll keep the shop for now, and I'll give it to you after you get married."
Su Shunci immediately expressed her opinion, "Of course I believe you, big sister. Then I'll go back and calculate how much money my aunt and I have. A shop is easy to buy, I can still afford to rent one. But the goods are not cheap, I'm afraid I can't afford to buy so much at once."
"Don't worry about the money, I'll pay for it for you." Su Qingyu comforted.
Su Shunci lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, "Big sister, do you think this is okay? You pay the money, and I'll do the work. We'll split the profits in half."
Her elder sister has been nice enough to her, she can't keep taking advantage of her.
Su Qingyu refused without a second thought, "Then you might as well return the money to me. With the income from your previous shop, you should have made back your investment in half a year. If you keep giving me half, wouldn't that be a loss?"
However, Su Shunci was determined to form a partnership with Su Qingyu, and said that if Su Qingyu did not agree, she would not open the shop.
Su Qingyu shook her head helplessly and could only agree to her proposal. At worst, when she got married, all the money would be used as her dowry.
"Don't tell anyone yet. I'll have my third cousin find you a reliable manager. You'll be the boss behind the scenes, and this manager will handle all the outside business."
After all, she is a girl. It’s okay now that she is young, but when she gets older, it will be difficult for her to move around like this.
Before Su Shunci left, Su Qingyu warned him, "I don't think we'll be able to keep this a secret in the end. If my family finds out, there's going to be a commotion. When that happens, send someone to find me. I'll find a way to deal with it for you."
"Yes, big sister, I remember it."
After Su Shunci left, Su Qingyu saw that it was getting late, so she said goodbye to Lin Wanyin and returned to the Shen family.
When he entered the door, he happened to meet Li Chaoyun who had just returned from the palace.
"Hello, Third Auntie. Today's incident was also caused by my mother's misunderstanding. Third Auntie, you won't blame her, right?"
Li Chaoyun said this, but there was a turbulent undercurrent in his eyes.
Su Qingyu forced a smile and said, "My princess, you are too kind. The late queen will naturally understand the princess's painstaking efforts."
Li Chaoyun acted as if he didn't hear the sarcasm in Su Qingyu's words. He bowed and returned to Hanshui Courtyard.
After entering the small study, Li Chaoyun sent away the servants and only kept Qiandai, the maid who came with the dowry.
She told Qiandai to grind ink, and then she wrote a letter. She sealed the letter with wax and told Qiandai, "Send this letter to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and don't let it get discovered."
Qiandai was Li Chaoyun's confidant, and she hesitated for a moment holding the letter.
"Does the princess want to make a move on the fourth young master? Should she ask the princess?"
Qiandai knew that because the master and servant accidentally discovered the fourth young master's secret today, the princess had become interested.
Li Chaoyun said casually, "I know that my mother can use him. I won't kill him, but let him suffer a little."
She was determined to completely cripple Li Yunzhou's arm.
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