Su Qingyu sighed and said, "Of course, he was very strong in front of us. But his health was getting worse. Fortunately, Mr. Zhou adjusted the prescription all day long."
Hai said, "She didn't want you to worry, and she's been keeping her sadness bottled up inside. With such a big change happening to the family all of a sudden, I'm afraid anyone would find it hard to let go for a while."
"Fortunately, there is a miracle doctor by my side, otherwise I really don't know what would have happened."
Su Qingyu lowered her head and took a sip of tea. "Who says it's not true? Fortunately, both masters are filial and go to accompany me several times a day."
Seeing that Hai's expression was a little heavy, Su Qingyu changed the subject in time. They talked about Su Zhilan's marriage. The two families had already made the decision, but the wedding would take two or three years.
Hai was extremely satisfied with this marriage. Besides the fact that the Song family was well-connected and Song Hongshen was handsome, it was also because Su Shunci was the Song family's goddaughter.
With this relationship, even if my daughter marries into the family, her life will be much easier.
As the two were chatting and laughing, they heard voices coming from outside.
"Is Third Aunt here? Look what I brought over here."
Su Qingyu recognized the voice as Su Shunci's. Sure enough, a moment later, Su Shunci walked in with a smile on her face, and Jinyun behind her was holding a large food box in her hand.
Seeing Su Qingyu here, he was a little surprised, "Big sister, how come you have time to come? I just sent someone to the Shen family to send you something."
Su Qingyu jokingly asked, "Isn't this Shopkeeper Su? What did you send us?"
Su Shunci put the things on the table beside her and opened the lid.
Su Qingyu glanced into the box and exclaimed, "Where did you get these lychees? They're fresh."
Su Shunci signaled Jinyun to put the food on a plate and brought it to the two of them.
"This was brought back from Guangdong by my third cousin's people. It took a lot of effort to keep it safe."
"There are two more boxes outside. Aunt San will take them back for Grandma and my younger siblings."
Su Qingyu picked up one, peeled it, and handed it to Hai first, "Aunt, try it. This thing is very rare and you can't eat it easily."
Hai took it with a smile, then said, "Your third uncle and I lived in Suzhou for a few years, and we ate a lot of these lychees. Since they are rare in Beijing, we should give some to others."
Not to mention the cost of buying lychees, just the journey alone was enough trouble. There was even a layer of ice under the food box.
Su Shunci signaled them to eat as much as they wanted. She had brought a lot of food to Beijing this time and had no intention of selling it. She would share it all with several close friends and relatives.
Hai gestured for Su Shunci to sit down beside her, and then said with emotion: "Speaking of which, the business of this shop is so good, it is really thanks to Ah Ci, who helps me run around."
"You two sisters, this is equivalent to giving money to the Marquis' Mansion."
Su Shunci was peeling a lychee and stuffing it into her mouth when she heard this and said, "Third Aunt, you're too polite. I've been very busy these days, and it's all thanks to you for helping me sell my clothes."
"I haven't thanked Third Aunt yet for helping me connect. Uncle Hai has been a great help to us."
Su Qingyu raised her eyebrows, "What's going on? How come I don't know?"
Su Shunci explained, "My third cousin and I are busy with shipping. We want to build our own ship. Uncle Hai works in the Ministry of Industry and is helping us draw up the blueprints."
"Big sister, you don't know, but Uncle Hai is truly a talented person. When we put forward our request, the other craftsmen shook their heads, but only Uncle Hai said it was not difficult."
Hai smiled and said, "It's no big deal. He has loved these things since he was a child. He is very excited to help you with this."
Su Qingyu was just about to ask Su Shunci how far the sea transportation research had progressed and whether there was any danger.
Suddenly, a little girl ran in from outside, and everyone recognized her as a maid from the Su family's inner courtyard.
"Third Madam, please go back and take a look. The old lady is making a fuss."
Hai's expression changed. "What's wrong? What happened?"
The little girl took two breaths before speaking, "This morning, the old lady sent all the blood swallows she had for the past two weeks to Concubine Zeng. After sending them, she asked someone to go to the storehouse to get them."
“The people in the warehouse followed your instructions and refused to give it, so the old lady started smashing things.”
"And you even sent me to call you, saying that you... you are unfilial and can't even bear to give me a little bird's nest."
Su Qingyu frowned and looked at Hai. "Aunt San, do you remember what I told you last time?"
Hai nodded and said, "I remember. I'll go back home now."
Su Qingyu was worried, so she stood up and walked out. "I'll go back with Third Aunt. I want to see if Grandma has had enough of her good life."
Su Shunci didn't want to go back to the Su family, so she left directly.
Su Qingyu and Hai got on a carriage, and several maids were in a carriage behind them, which also had two large boxes of lychees.
On the way back to the Su family, Su Qingyu asked, "Since Third Aunt took over the housekeeping, how many times has Grandma made a fuss?"
Hai replied, "This is the first time that there's been such a big fuss. I'll do as you say and give her good food, clothing, and other necessities."
"During this period of time, I have trained all the servants in the mansion. The accounts of all places are clear and the rules have been established."
"Just like this blood swallow, the old lady can eat it, but the concubines can't. I have instructed the warehouse to take out the blood swallows from Songhetang once every two weeks."
Su Qingyu's eyes were cold. "When Second Aunt returns home, do as I said before. Reduce the food, clothing, and other expenses for Grandmother. You don't need to mend broken things, and you don't need to take the blood swallows anymore."
"When did your grandmother soften her tone? Just let it sit for a few days and then go back to your previous spending."
"If this happens two or three times, grandma will know what to do."
Hai nodded, agreeing deeply with Su Qingyu's words.
These days, she has also used thunderous methods to manage the house, and she feels more and more adept at it. Some things just cannot be retreated.
The carriage entered the Su family's gate, and the two got off and walked towards Qingyuanju with a group of maids and servants.
When I entered the yard, I found that the servants were all silent and didn't dare to make a sound.
The old lady's powerful voice came from the room.
"Has the third wife not come back yet? It seems that no one takes my words seriously."
"A little blood swallow, and you're hesitating with me. Tell the third son's wife, if it gets out she'll be considered unfilial, and her husband's career will be over."
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