Su Shunci knew that her grandmother would definitely ask about the Gu family being kicked out after she woke up.
But she didn't expect it to be so drastic, and it had already reached the point where she was going to be expelled from the Su family.
And her father, who had always been confused, did not even dare to come forward to persuade her, just as she expected.
Su Shunci stood under the eaves of the main building of Songhe Hall and saw a servant bringing in a bowl of medicine. In an instant, the sound of the bowl breaking and the old lady's cursing were heard.
Judging from the situation, as long as she is in the Su family, grandma will not take the medicine.
Although Su Shunci looked a little solemn, he still kept his back straight and lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking about.
The look in his eyes gradually changed from helpless to determined.
Some things that seem like disasters may turn out to be blessings in the end. It all depends on how you choose. This is what her third cousin taught her, and she deeply believes it.
At this moment, he seemed to have made up his mind, figured it out, and his expression relaxed.
Just as he was about to leave, he heard the voice of his second aunt He from behind him, "Ah Ci, are you okay? Your grandmother is so irritable because she's sick. Don't take it to heart."
Su Shunci paused. It was rare to see Second Aunt speaking to her in such a friendly manner.
"Aunt, I understand. Since Grandmother said so..."
Before she could finish her words, she heard He say, "Second Aunt wants to talk to you. Let's go to the flower hall next door."
Su Shunci looked at He in surprise, then after thinking for a while, she lifted her skirt and followed.
After entering the flower hall, the two sat opposite each other and a servant served them tea.
He lowered her head and took a sip of tea, then thought for a moment before speaking.
"Ah Ci, your grandmother was just speaking in anger, don't take it seriously. How could she really kick you out? If she kicks you out like that, you'll have no way to survive."
Su Shunci raised her eyebrows and said with a hint of panic, "I don't quite understand what Second Aunt is saying. I'm young and only know how to settle accounts in the shop. I don't know much about things outside. What does Second Aunt mean? Why is there no way out?"
When Mrs. He heard her ask this, she frowned.
"You are young, so naturally you don't understand. If your grandmother kicks you out like this, it means you've lost the protection of the Su family. People outside can bully you however they want."
"Second Aunt is not trying to scare you. There are people who specifically catch people like you and sell them directly to brothels."
Su Shunci blinked her moist eyes. "Is there such a thing? Is there any law?"
He sneered, "The law? You're not even the daughter of the Marquis' Mansion anymore, how can the law govern you? In my opinion, you can't leave this house. It's not good for you."
Su Shunci twisted her hands together, looking helpless. "Then what should I do, Second Aunt?"
Hearing her ask, Madam He sighed and said, "Of course, it's to appease your grandmother. I have an idea. That Huajin Pavilion is yours, right? Why not give it to your family? Once your grandmother is happy, she'll naturally calm down."
Su Shunci dealt with it for a long time before finally asking what He meant. Sure enough, the weasel's New Year greetings to the chicken had no good intentions.
This idea may not have come from my grandmother. Maybe my second aunt was coveting Huajin Pavilion's business and wanted to take advantage of the situation.
"Even if I can't appease my grandmother, the business belongs to my eldest sister. I have no right to hand it over to the family."
Su Shunci's tone of voice and facial expressions were flawless. He stared at her for a long time, feeling suspicious. Could it be that the business really belonged to Su Qingyu?
"Thank you for your concern, Second Aunt, but I really can't do what you said." Su Shunci bowed, stood up and walked out.
When I walked out of the flower hall, I saw my father Su Chengye also coming out of the main room where the old lady lived.
When he saw her, his eyes widened with anger.
"You evil creature, why don't you go in and kneel down to apologize to your grandmother? When your grandmother forgives you, you can get up again."
Even though she had guessed her father's reaction, Su Shunci still felt disappointed and sad. It was rare for a biological father to act like this.
She was still at the age where she fantasized about being loved by her father, but repeated disappointments eventually shattered her fantasy.
Sometimes she thought that she should be as hard-hearted as her elder sister and not take these things to heart. However, she did not know that Su Qingyu could see things so clearly because she had experienced many hardships in her life.
"Does father also think that grandmother's decision today is right? Is it really my fault? Should I be kicked out of the Su family?"
Su Chengye's chest tightened under Su Shunci's complicated gaze, but he still scolded her with gritted teeth, "Don't you know what filial piety is? You have to obey whatever your grandmother says."
This is what the old lady taught him since he was a child. It took her decades to teach her eldest son to be filial.
To be precise, it should be considered foolish filial piety, at least that's what Su Shunci thought.
Not having your own sense of right and wrong and bottom line, and blindly obeying others, is foolish filial piety.
The father and daughter confronted each other for a long time, and then Su Shunci asked, "What if I don't go?"
Su Chengye was furious. "You can choose between kneeling in front of your grandmother's bed and apologizing or being kicked out of the house."
Su Shunci sneered inwardly. Kneeling by her grandmother's bedside? Those bowls of scalding medicine would probably end up pouring over her head.
As for being kicked out of the house...
Su Shunci lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking about, as if he was thinking about how to start the conversation.
Suddenly, a servant came running over, "My Lord, something bad has happened. Concubine Zeng and Concubine Lian are arguing. Concubine Zeng is complaining of a stomachache. She's worried she might have a miscarriage. Please, my Lord, take charge."
Su Chengye was immediately furious. Concubine Zeng's pregnancy had only just begun, and the news hadn't been made public yet. If it was a boy, he would be the heir to the eldest son's family. A miscarriage at this point was truly infuriating.
"You and your mother are the same character, not at all worrying. If anything happens to this child, you two should get out of here together."
Su Shunci could tolerate Su Chengye talking about her, but she could not tolerate him insulting and slandering her aunt.
"My aunt has served father for many years, and now you tell her to get lost without asking why. Father really doesn't show any mercy."
Su Chengye knew he had been impulsive, but he was the father, so there was no reason for him to bow down to his daughter. Even in front of his legitimate daughter, he had never bowed his head on his own initiative.
He then sternly scolded her, "You have no right to interfere in these matters. Go kneel down by your grandmother's bed. Do you really dare to get out of the mansion with your aunt?"
Su Shunci stood there motionless, looking up at Su Chengye, "Father, how do you know I wouldn't dare? Then, father, do you dare to give me my concubine's indenture?"
Concubines in the Zhou Dynasty all had indentures, which were different from the indentures of servants and the marriage certificates of the principal wife. It was a document between the two. Once the indenture was returned to the concubine, she would be free again.
"Someone, go get Aunt Lian's indenture." At this time, Su Chengye still felt that Su Shunci was just trying to be tough, and actually didn't dare to leave the Su family at all.
What good fate can a concubine or a daughter born out of wedlock have after being kicked out of the Su family?
Even if Su Qingyu took care of them, it was impossible for her to bring them to the Shen family.
These mother and daughter are stranded outside and will probably have to sleep on the streets soon.
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