The old lady didn't take Su Qingyu's extra charcoal seriously. No housekeeper is perfect; some losses are normal. A housekeeper's experience comes from these kinds of things.
Even if we take a step back and say that they really bought too much, the Shen family can afford this loss.
After hearing what Shen Zhao had said, the old lady felt a hint of disappointment. Just as Su Qingyu had said, someone who should have been assisting the Crown Prince in the Chancellery and discussing state affairs was now fussing over two pieces of charcoal in the inner chambers. If word got out, the Shen family would be utterly disgraced.
The old lady couldn't help but sigh. It seemed that Zhixiu was not blaming Shen Zhao too harshly, but that this child was really beyond help.
When Shen Zhao heard what the old lady said, he lowered his head and said, "Grandma, I said the wrong thing."
After saying that, he turned to face Su Qingyu and bowed, "Aunt, please forgive me. I was the one who just…"
Su Qingyu dodged his greeting halfway through her apology.
"Young Master, there's no need to apologize. As the eldest grandson of the Shen family, it's normal for him to question these matters in the mansion."
"Just do as I say. I'll send the silver to Hanshuiyuan this afternoon."
After Su Qingyu finished speaking, she whispered to the old lady, "Mother, there's no need to scold the young master. There are many people in the family, and this is human nature."
The old lady looked pleased and praised Su Qingyu for her sensible attitude.
Shen Zhao was embarrassed, greeted him and turned to leave.
Su Qingyu helped the old lady sit down, looking at Shen Zhao's back with a sneer on her face.
It just so happened that she was reluctant to part with the charcoal, so she saved it.
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