The events that happened in the past few days were like a nightmare to Cheng Ruijin, leaving her no time to react.
Today, outside Shaohua Hall, she accidentally saw Su Qingyu's eyes filled with pleasure after revenge, and she suddenly realized that there are not so many coincidences in this world.
First, her affair with Shen Zhao was discovered, then Yuan Che's plan to inherit the throne was ruined, and she was almost sent to the temple. Tonight, Shaohua Hall inexplicably caught fire. Not only was her mother's affair exposed, but even the family fortune that she had accumulated over the years was wiped out.
If these things were all accidents, then wouldn't the mother and daughter be too unlucky?
Su Qingyu turned to look at Cheng Ruijin, shook her arms and broke free from her pull.
"My cousin is really becoming more and more ignorant of the rules. She doesn't even call me cousin anymore?"
"Or do you think that just because your mother becomes a concubine, you can become the legitimate daughter of the Su family?"
Cheng Rujin's eyes, which usually sparkled with ripples, were now sinister and cruel as she stared at Su Qingyu. "Have you known about my relationship with Brother Shen Zhao for a long time? So you're playing tricks behind my back to get revenge on me?"
Su Qingyu frowned at first, then a sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"What happened between you and Brother Shen Zhao? How did you describe an unmediated affair so elegantly? It seems your mother taught you a lot of these seductive tricks. You and your daughter are really the same kind of people."
"One of you seduced my father, the other seduced my fiancé, and now you've gotten what you wished for...you've both become concubines. You depraved, lowly creatures, how dare you question me?"
Su Qingyu's expression was calm, without any anger, but every word she said pierced Cheng Ruijin's heart.
The lantern held by the maid emitted a dim light, which was reflected dimly on Cheng Ruijin's face.
"Brother Chen Zhao likes me. Even if you expose it on the spot, what will happen? Wouldn't you just marry a dead person?"
"Cousin, dead people are useless. When we all marry into the Shen family, you will know the difference."
Shen Zhao was the heir to the Shen family. No matter how powerful Third Master Shen was, he was gone. In less than two years, Su Qingyu would be dependent on the Shen family for survival. Thinking that day was not far away, Cheng Rujin felt a burst of joy from the bottom of her heart.
Su Qingyu took two steps forward without getting annoyed and said softly, "Cousin, you said one word wrong. I said 'marry', and you... can only be carried in through the corner gate."
After saying that, Su Qingyu turned around and walked back with a smile. Cheng Ruijin, the little white flower, finally revealed her true face.
After returning to Bishui Pavilion, Su Qingyu called Feicui over and whispered, "Go to Yunzhou Prefecture in person and ask my third cousin to help me investigate the failure of Fujian Governor Cheng Xuewen to provide disaster relief. Focus on the matter between Gu Ruoyun and her former husband Cheng Yu. The more detailed the better."
When Feicui heard about going to Yunzhou Prefecture, her eyes lit up immediately, "Don't worry, Miss, I will definitely take care of this matter."
"After I leave, Miss, please bring Man Agate with you when you go out. Although Man Agate is a little impatient, his skills are no worse than mine."
Su Qingyu's eyes flashed, and she thought of agate. Her slender fingers tapped the armrest of the chair subconsciously again.
After her rebirth, she hadn't thought about the agate carefully. The fight in her previous life once again surfaced in her mind...
Agate's love for her turned into hate, so let her stay by her side for the time being.
Early the next morning, Feicui left the Marquis' Mansion and headed for Yunzhou City. She told others that her mother was ill and she wanted to go back to see her.
Manju came in with the clothes prepared for Su Qingyu and asked tentatively, "Miss, where is the jadeite?"
Su Qingyu said casually: "I'm back in Yunzhou. I need help from my third cousin."
Agate was startled, then bit her lower lip and put down her clothes, looking distraught.
Su Qingyu glanced at her coldly but said nothing.
A few days later, Shaohua Hall was almost finished with its renovations. Su Chengye hosted a banquet at home and hung a large red silk curtain in the hall. From that day on, Gu Ruoyun became Madam Yun.
Although she was honored as Madam, she was no different from a concubine. All the accounts inside and outside the mansion were controlled by Su Qingyu. Even if Gu Ruoyun wanted to buy a needle, she had to look at Su Qingyu's mood.
Soon, the indentures for Shaohua Hall were completed, and Su Qingyu returned them all to Gu Ruoyun, except for Yuetao's, which was a fake. Having both the real and the fake would avoid arousing her suspicion.
All the people that Gu Ruoyun had placed in various places were sold out by Su Qingyu.
The people in the mansion were used to changing their attitudes according to the wind. After a few days, they had figured out which way the wind was blowing. When facing Su Qingyu, they were respectful and obedient.
The old lady, however, was still angry about the three hundred thousand taels of silver and didn't treat Su Qingyu well. She didn't mind much. For a person like the old lady who prioritized profit above all else, it was useless for her to be nice to her. As long as no one accused her of being unfilial, it was fine.
So Su Qingyu went to pay her respects every day as usual. As for the old lady's expression, she didn't take it to heart at all.
After meeting with the various managers that day, Su Qingyu stood up and said, "Let's go see Aunt Lian. She's been sending her supplements these days, right? I wonder how she's doing."
Zhenzhu quickly took the heater and handed it to Su Qingyu, and also took out a newly made mink cloak.
Agate remembered what Jade said before she left, that she would protect the young lady's safety closely.
So recently, whenever Su Qingyu went out, even if she just went to another courtyard, Manou would be on high alert, fearing that someone would take advantage of her.
Ruyi Pavilion, where Concubine Lian lived, was in the northeast corner of the Marquis's Mansion. There were many hollies planted at the door, stretching freely in the winter breeze.
Su Qingyu only brought two maids with her, and the three of them, master and servants, went straight into the courtyard of Ruyi Pavilion.
As soon as I stepped into the courtyard, I heard Su Shunci's voice coming from the main room.
"What are you doing? Stop taking my aunt's things. If you do that again, I'll tell my elder sister."
A servant stepped forward timidly to pay his respects, but was stopped by Su Qingyu. She walked step by step to the door of the main room, frowning and listening to the noise inside.
It was Aunt Xue's voice, "Go and tell them. If you have the guts, why wait until today? You're just like your mother, a coward."
Then came Su Yihui's voice, "Why don't you bring the things over? You don't deserve such high-quality supplements."
Su Qingyu kicked the door open in anger.
"If they don't deserve it, then are you?"
As soon as I entered the room, I saw Aunt Lian hugging Su Shunci tightly. Su Shunci's fair little face was full of tear marks, and her fists were clenched tightly. If Aunt Lian hadn't stopped her, she would have kicked someone.
Aunt Xue and Su Yihui were standing by the table, each holding three or four brocade boxes in their hands. These were all supplements that Su Qingyu had sent over the past few days.
Su Qingyu's sharp gaze fell on Aunt Xue and her daughter, and she said in a cold voice, "Put them down."
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