He glanced at Lin Wuchen with resentment. It was all because of him. If he hadn't asked for too much when selling the mountain, his son wouldn't have suffered this misfortune.
Su Qingyu saw this glance and a mocking smile appeared in her eyes.
My second uncle really picks on the weak. The most innocent person in this matter is my third cousin.
The idea was their own, the grave was dug by Su Yuanqing himself, the witness was Mr. Xie San, and the case was judged by the emperor.
My second uncle didn't dare to blame others, so he blamed my third cousin.
However, the two families have many grudges, so this one is not the worst.
Under the Su family's carriage, Su Qingyu politely saw her father and uncle off to the carriage.
Before the carriage curtain was lowered, Zhenzhu stepped forward and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Madam, that Taoist priest has gone to the Marquis' Mansion again."
Su Qingyu was a little surprised. "In broad daylight? They went to meet in private?"
Pearl shook her head and said, "This time it's not a private meeting, it's a ritual at home."
"The old lady heard this morning that the Su family's ancestral tomb had been dug up, and she said that the family had been in turmoil recently. She was worried that there was something unlucky about the house, so she wanted to find a Taoist priest to take a look. Aunt Zeng said that she knew a Taoist priest who was very skilled in Taoism."
Su Qingyu sneered in her heart. This Taoist priest was quite interesting. Not only did he steal people from the Marquis' Mansion, he also wanted to make money.
After Zhenzhu left, Su Qingyu said, "I'm going back to the mansion with my father and second uncle to see my grandmother."
Su Chengye did not suspect anything and was relieved that Su Qingyu was so sensible.
Just like that, the Shen family's carriage followed the Su family's carriage, and the group returned to the Marquis' Mansion in a grand procession. Even Jiang Qi followed behind with his guards.
On the carriage back to the Su family, Su Qingyu shook her head in self-mockery, feeling that she had been a bit impulsive in letting Amber stare at her that day. There were so many Taoists in the world, how could such a coincidence happen?
But since Amber has already sent the news, it's a good idea to go back and take a look. I can also ask this Taoist priest if he knows the one who spoke to my second uncle before.
At that time, in order to find someone, Wenzhu asked the city guard officer who saw the scene to describe the appearance and asked someone to draw it.
Su Qingyu was in a trance and recalled the look Su Chengyan gave Lin Wuchen today.
Although Su Yuanqing was exiled, the second branch of the family could no longer hope to get their hands on the title of Marquis. However, Su Xiangling was still in the palace, and there was no guarantee that she would join forces with the Crown Prince to attack her third cousin at any time.
If we can really find that Taoist priest, maybe we can find out what the hexagram means, which may be useful at a critical moment.
No one in the Su family knew that Su Yuanqing had been exiled, so when the three of them entered the house, He excitedly walked over to Su Chengyan.
"Master, that Taoist priest Yuan we met in Nanjing has come to our house to help with a ritual. He's still in the garden right now, saying that there's some evil spirit running rampant in our house and we just need to drive it away."
She had always wanted to wait for Master Yuan to finish the ritual before asking about her daughter's future.
When Su Chengyan heard that it was Taoist Yuan, his dejected face turned even paler with fright.
"Why is he here?"
Last time at the city gate, he met Taoist Yuan and happened to hear him talking to someone. It turned out that he was not a Taoist priest at all, but a swindler.
He immediately stepped forward and questioned whether it was true that his children were born with the Phoenix Fate.
Taoist Yuan scoffed at this and said he could calculate the fate of dozens of phoenixes a year, and only their family believed him. However, Taoist Yuan didn't even remember where he had met them.
He wanted to settle the score with him again, but he ran away after he finished speaking, and he never met him again.
He hadn't told anyone about this, fearing his family would be disappointed, and even more afraid that the virtuous concubine would find out and blame him. He knew exactly how his daughter had gotten into the palace.
Hearing that the Taoist priest had come to his house again to perform rituals, Su Chengyan was shocked and angry.
Su Qingyu had been keeping an eye on Su Chengyan, and saw that he looked extremely frightened when he heard the words "Master Yuan". It seemed that this time, the blind cat really had caught a dead mouse.
He smiled and said, "It was Aunt Zeng who recommended him. If you ask me, Taoist Yuan is destined to be with our family."
While speaking, He looked behind them again.
"Where's Yuan Qing? Why hasn't he come back?"
Could it be that the Crown Prince had asked her to stay and talk? Thinking of this, He's face lit up with obvious joy.
When Su Chengyan thought of his son, a deep sorrow flashed across his eyes.
Knowing that this matter could not be concealed, he pulled He aside and explained the reason in a low voice.
He was filled with joy, waiting for her son to succeed today so that she could find a way to inherit the title of Marquis. However, she never expected that what she would receive was the news that her son had been exiled.
"What did you say? This is impossible. How could Yuan Qing be exiled?"
He raised her eyes sharply and questioned Su Chengyan loudly, "Didn't His Royal Highness the Crown Prince go there? Didn't he make the decision for the Su family?"
Su Qingyu narrowed her eyes slightly and glanced at He Shi coldly. She didn't know that Su Yuanqing was exiled, but she knew that the prince had gone. And she said she would make the decision for the Su family?
When the Crown Prince left today, Su Yuanqing was visibly surprised. He, however, knew everything, and she remarked on the coincidence that the Crown Prince had gone. Now it seemed likely that He had been the one to deliver the message.
Su Xiangling hopes the prince will intervene on behalf of the Su family and restore Su Yuanqing's reputation, while the prince hopes the Lin family will give up the palace's medicinal herb business, a perfect match.
At this moment, He was still confirming Su Yuanqing's situation with Su Chengyan. She asked several times and Su Chengyan answered several times.
He finally confirmed that Su Yuanqing was indeed sentenced to exile by the emperor.
Her body suddenly shook and she fell into Su Chengyan's arms.
Su Chengyan was so frightened that he held the person and said, "Come here, quickly call the court doctor. Then, carry He to Yixia Courtyard."
Before leaving, Su Chengyan looked back in the direction of the garden.
After thinking about it, he felt uneasy and said to the servant beside him: "After Taoist Yuan finishes the ritual, don't let him leave. Bring him to see me and tell him that I have a big reward."
The servant nodded and went downstairs to pass on the message.
Su Chengye hadn't noticed anything was amiss. He was eager to go to Songhe Hall to see the old lady. Su Yuanqing's exile was no small matter. He also needed to discuss how to negotiate with the Lin family regarding the Su family's ancestral tomb.
He looked at Su Qingyu, "Aren't you going to pay your respects to your grandmother? It's just right, go with me."
Thinking that it would be good for Su Qingyu to go, they could also discuss what to say to the Lin family. After all, she is the granddaughter of the Lin family. The Lin family may not give face to others, but they will not give face to her.
"I'll go see my grandmother in two days. Today I have a ritual to perform, so I'd like to ask the Taoist priest at home to go with me."
After saying that, Su Qingyu gave Feicui a wink.
"You and Jiang Qi, go to the garden to invite Taoist Yuan."
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