Seeing that Su Qingyu had no objection to elevating his wife, Gu Ruoyun thought that she was just a child after all, and was just strong on the outside but weak on the inside.
"My Lord, Shaohua Hall has burned down, and repairs may take some time. Since Madam is here at the manor to recuperate, Ziwei Garden is empty anyway, so why don't I go and stay there for a while?"
Su Qingyu almost laughed out loud after hearing what Gu Ruoyun said. How dare she openly covet the position of the mistress?
"Cousin, should I give up the empty place to you? The queen's throne has been vacant for many years. Do you want me to send you to the palace?"
Her words made Su Chengye's face darken. "What are you talking about? Can you say such things casually?"
"I just want to say that people should know their place and not covet what is not theirs."
The old lady silently twirled the small-leaf Buddhist beads in her hand, her eyes slightly narrowed, and her face showed no emotion.
Only after Su Qingyu finished speaking did she open her mouth and say, "Ruoyun, please bring your child to live with me first. The yard will be repaired in five or seven days."
"As for elevating your wife, there's no need to publicize it. Just have a simple meal at home."
Gu Ruoyun knew that the old lady didn't agree with this, so she could only respond obediently, not daring to show any resentment. If she wanted to gain a foothold in this family, she had to get the old lady's support.
It was a cold winter night and Su Qingyu unconsciously pulled her fox fur cloak closer as she left the main room of Songhe Hall.
After leaving the courtyard and heading towards the Bishui Pavilion, I suddenly heard hurried footsteps beside me.
"Su Qingyu, did you do this? Did you do it on purpose?"
Cheng Rujin chased after her in a rage and grabbed Su Qingyu's sleeve.
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