Su Qingyu didn't expect that they were still thinking about this matter, so she sat down and advised them.
"Mother and Aunt Lian, don't worry. Fourth sister is still young. Look around more. Besides, she'll have to choose for herself."
This is a matter of a lifetime, and she was afraid that her mother and Aunt Lian would act impulsively and arrange the marriage for Ah Ci.
Some people are good people, but they may not be suitable.
She was an experienced person and knew that marriage was like a woman's second life. If she didn't live well, she would be trapped in it for the rest of her life.
Not everyone has the chance to be reborn.
She knew what it felt like for a loving couple to have a happy marriage, so naturally she also hoped that her sister could have a happy marriage and find someone who shared the same feelings as her.
But Lin Wanyin and Bai Sulian don’t think so. In their opinion, if you know each other well and the family is kind, it would be the best marriage.
Lin Wanyin was fine; after the divorce, she was more open-minded. Although she thought Lin Ziyu was a good guy, she also wanted to see how they got along.
Bai Sulian was a little anxious and wanted to settle down quickly, fearing that such a good marriage would slip away.
So when Su Qingyu told them not to rush, Bai Sulian couldn't help but say, "It's necessary to rush. The fourth young master of the Lin family is going to the south this year. It's because Madam sent a letter early that the uncle of the Lin family asked him to go to the capital."
Su Qingyu was stunned. "Fourth cousin is going south? Hasn't he been in Yunzhou Prefecture?"
The old lady of the Lin family was old and reluctant to let her grandson live away from home. So the eldest, second, and third brothers decided to leave the fourth son, Lin Ziyu, in Yunzhou Prefecture. They said that since the fourth brother was still young, it would be a good idea for him to help out at the old house and keep his grandmother company.
Poor fourth child Lin Ziyu, he wanted to see the outside world but was always suppressed by his three older brothers.
Lin Wanyin replied, "It was your third cousin who said that he felt that Ziyu couldn't stay in the old house all the time and should go out for a walk."
"It just so happens that Wen Bo's child is still young, so all the affairs of Yunzhou Prefecture will be handed over to him."
Su Qingyu listened to the personnel changes in the Lin family and didn't take it to heart.
He just advised Aunt Lian a few more times, but it is unknown whether Aunt Lian listened to him or not.
However, Lin Wanyin and Bai Sulian both said that Su Shunci's marriage must be approved by her as an elder sister.
After chatting for a while, Bai Sulian said she would make some snacks for Su Qingyu to take back. She knew several of her specialties, and Su Qingyu loved them all.
After Bai Sulian left, Lin Wanyin ordered all the servants in the room to leave.
Then he said to Su Qingyu happily: "Your brother has made such a great military achievement. Now the whole capital has heard about it. Do you know when he will return to the capital?"
Because this matter was not easy to publicize, Bai Sulian did not know that Li Yunzhou was the lost child of the Su family. Even Su Shunci did not tell her.
It's not that I'm on guard against her, but I'm afraid that she might forget the taboo for a moment and accidentally say or show it.
Seeing tears welling up in Lin Wanyin's eyes, Su Qingyu hurriedly sat down beside her, took her arm and comforted her, "Don't cry, mother. This is a good thing. We don't know when brother will return to Beijing, but I think it will be soon."
Su Qingyu had kept Li Yunzhou's disappearance a secret from her. If she knew, she would probably cry even harder.
Lin Wanyin wiped her tears and smiled again.
"Yes, it's a good thing. I can't cry."
Then he asked Su Qingyu, "Now that he's back, can we recognize him as our family? Don't let the Li family refuse to let him go because he's become successful."
Lin Wanyin now dreams about the scars on Li Yunzhou's arms. She doesn't even dare to think about what he has been through in the Li family.
When Su Qingyu thought of what the Li family had done, her breath became much colder.
"Don't worry, mother. Third Master and I have our own plans for this matter."
Besides, when my brother returns to Beijing, he will no longer be the submissive illegitimate son of the Li family, and naturally he will not be someone that the Li family can bully at will.
As it got dark outside, Su Qingyu also got up and returned home. The maid behind her brought several boxes of snacks, all made by Bai Sulian herself.
When she entered the house, Shen Zhixiu was already waiting for her to have dinner. As soon as she entered, Su Qingyu saw the joy in Shen Zhixiu's eyes.
She changed into plain homely clothes, took off her hairpins and jewelry, washed her hands, and sat down in the dining room.
"Has the reward for my brother been decided?"
Shen Zhixiu smiled and said, "I can't hide anything from you. The Ministry of Rites has already decided on the title. Yunzhou will be named the King of Zhenbei, and Song Hongshen's title is still under discussion."
Su Qingyu was puzzled. "Why do we need to discuss it again? Is this title difficult to get?"
As Shen Zhixiu picked up some food for Su Qingyu, he said, "The Ministry of Rites originally proposed the title of King of Liao for Song Hongshen, but now the Marquis of Loyalty is the commander-in-chief of the Five Cities Military Command, which means he is in charge of the entire capital's defense."
"If Song Hongshen is crowned the King of Liao, should he be stationed in Liaodong? If he is, the Song family will be too powerful."
Su Qingyu frowned in thought. After Shen Zhixiu passed away in her previous life, the Song family and the Shen family also had interactions, but not as close as they are now.
During every festival, the Song family would send someone to deliver gifts to the old lady. Judging from the specifications of the gifts, they put a lot of thought into it.
However, the personal relationship between Marquis Zhongyi and the other two masters of the Shen family was not that good, so the relationship gradually cooled.
I vaguely remember that in his previous life, Li Yunzhou was indeed named King of Zhenbei, while Song Hongshen was named King of Loyalty and Bravery, which means that he and the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness were from the same branch.
Shen Zhixiu continued, "In addition to the title, the rewards have also been decided. The house is certain, and the rest are gold and silver items. The emperor is still considering the rewards for the Li family."
"However, we have to wait until Yunzhou and his men return to the capital before we can make an announcement. There might be some changes before then."
Su Qingyu nodded, "I understand. Don't spread these words for now. Once the dust settles, everyone will know."
Shen Zhixiu looked at her with admiration. That was what he meant.
After dinner, Su Qingyu went to bring some snacks to Shen Yue. Shen Yue loved mung bean cakes, and Aunt Lian happened to be best at making them.
After seeing Shen Yue, she returned to the study, took out the portrait copied by Shen Zhixiu, and planned to leave the city tomorrow to visit Aunt Xue at the farm outside the capital.
Although I have guessed the reason, I still need to ask Aunt Xue to confirm it before I can feel at ease.
The next morning, after Su Qingyu had breakfast, she got on a carriage and left the house directly.
Concubine Xue lived in a manor in Yuanping Town, just outside the capital. This time, she only brought pearls and jade. The three of them rode in a carriage. Jiang Qi and a small group of guards followed behind the carriage.
Nowadays, Su Qingyu is used to being surrounded by a large group of guards whenever she goes out. It's not that she's showing off, but Shen Zhixiu's status is special, and there's no guarantee that someone will target her.
She couldn't help much with the affairs of the court, and she tried her best not to cause trouble for Shen Zhixiu.
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