Chapter 230 The Wasted Son of an Ancient Family (28)
Ten days later.
Changqing was ordered to take over the Marquis's residence.
The chaotic mansion immediately quieted down.
Without any hesitation, he summoned everyone to the hall and, amidst their astonished gazes, read out the imperial edict.
Then, before anyone could react, he began to interrogate them.
"Bai Susu, how did you take care of Father? I was gone for less than half a year, and he was perfectly fine. How did he become paralyzed on one side?"
At this point, he stopped calling her "aunt" and started calling her by her name.
Bai Susu trembled upon hearing this.
Before she could speak, Song Changming stepped forward and asked, "Song Changqing, how dare you speak to your mother like that?"
This kid still can't grasp the situation.
Changqing's face darkened. He was too lazy to find a charge, so he simply ordered the man to be dragged out and beaten with twenty strokes.
"Yes, my lord."
Two servants bowed and stepped forward, escorting Song Changming out.
Song Changming struggled frantically.
"Song Changqing, you—"
Changqing: "Gag him too, I don't like noise."
The next moment, Song Changming was unable to make a sound.
A short while later.
The sound of a stick hitting someone could be heard from outside, along with Song Changming's muffled groan as he was gagged.
Bai Susu was terrified.
She wanted to plead for mercy, but she didn't dare to speak at all.
Wang Ruo lowered her head, trying to minimize her presence.
During this period, Song Changming's true colors were revealed. She should have felt a sense of satisfaction watching him get beaten, but when the eldest son became a marquis, she felt a surge of fear.
Changqing naturally noticed Wang Ruo.
But he didn't mention her name.
She's just a concubine's wife; no special treatment is needed.
Twenty strokes were completed.
Song Changming, who was almost fainting, was dragged back.
However, another piece of bad news awaited him.
Changqing directly announced that he would expel the mother and son from the Marquis's mansion.
Not only was Song Changming dumbfounded, but Wang Ruo's expression also changed drastically.
"Changqing, you can't do this. Changming is also the old Marquis's child. Even if you inherit the Marquis's mansion, he... he's not ready to separate from the family yet..."
Bai Susu mustered her courage and stepped forward to try and win him over.
Even if life in the Marquis's mansion is not comfortable, there is no worry about food and drink. But if you are kicked out and have to make your own way, that would be troublesome.
Changqing shook his head.
"Separate the family? Bai Susu, you must have misunderstood. When did I ever say anything about separating the family? Remember, you were expelled from the Marquis's mansion! I don't want to see you here tomorrow morning!"
He paused for a moment, then said, "Don't ask me for reasons. I don't need reasons to do things. If you're not satisfied, you can report it to the authorities, or even go to the palace to file a complaint with the emperor!"
overbearing.
Incredibly domineering.
They don't make any sense at all!
Bai Susu's body went limp, and she collapsed to the ground.
It's hopeless.
She knew it was hopeless.
If the other party is reasonable, then we can try to reason with them, since although I had some plans, none of them succeeded.
But the other party directly used their power to oppress people.
That means there's absolutely no way to deal with it.
With the imperial edict in hand, he directly and legitimately inherited the throne and took control of the Marquis's mansion. Now, no one can say a word against him.
"Let's go, Mother! We won't stay here and live under someone else's roof!"
Song Changming struggled to get up and tugged at Bai Susu.
He doesn't know the cost of oil and rice when he's not in charge of the household; he just assumes they're free.
Bai Susu was completely stunned and didn't react at all.
Song Changming glared at Wang Ruo, "Aren't you going to come over and help support your mother?"
Wang Ruo didn't dare to cause trouble at this point. She obediently came over, helped Bai Susu, and the three of them went out.
Inside the lobby.
Only a group of servants from the Marquis's mansion remained.
Changqing didn't waste any time and directly announced that from now on, Jianqiu would be in charge of all internal affairs of the Marquis's residence.
Jianqiu had also made some preparations.
He immediately stepped forward and said a few words: first, the rules would remain unchanged for the time being, and all the servants would continue to be responsible for their own posts; second, in order to celebrate the return of the Marquis, everyone's monthly allowance would be increased by two taels.
She was literate and had been exposed to the affairs of the inner quarters of the household, so she picked things up very quickly. Just standing there, she exuded an air of authority.
Changqing silently gave a thumbs up.
The servants were naturally delighted to learn of the reward and accepted it readily.
Back in the courtyard.
Cutting autumn leaves reminds us of evergreen.
"Young master, why don't you go and see the old Marquis? Right now, Bai Susu and her son must be crying and complaining to him."
Changqing shook his head, "I'm not going. This title of mine wasn't given to me by him."
He changed his clothes. "I'm going to the palace now to express my gratitude."
Now that they're in power, why are they still putting on a show of filial piety?
Changqing really didn't have that intention.
His scumbag father never intended for him to inherit the Marquis's mansion, so of course he wouldn't be grateful.
However, in this era, filial piety was valued in governing the country, so he couldn't very well drive Song Yu out of the Marquis's residence as well.
Changqing entered the palace and met the emperor.
He truthfully reported that he had already driven Bai Susu and her son out, and the emperor simply nodded.
"This is a family matter of the Marquis's household, so it's up to Marquis Song to decide. However, regarding your new picture book..."
Changqing understood.
This is a call for more updates.
However, he was prepared in advance. He hadn't been idle during his time in his hometown and had drawn most of the story of the Three Kingdoms. He immediately took it out.
"Your Majesty, all the drafts I have prepared during this period are here. Please correct them!"
The emperor's face showed a look of delight.
When Changqing returned, he naturally brought back a large number of rewards.
These rewards saved him a lot of trouble.
I have just returned to the Marquis's residence.
Then Bai Susu carried Song Yu's sickbed into the courtyard and blocked the door, demanding justice.
I saw Changqing return.
She burst into tears.
"My lord, you must do justice for my son and me!"
Song Yu was furious, his eyes fixed on Chang Qing. Clearly, he had already heard about Chang Qing driving Bai Susu away.
Jianqiu came to greet her.
"Young master, they've been making a scene for a while now, dragging the old marquis along, so I can't..."
Changqing nodded, not flustered at all.
He stepped forward and looked at Bai Susu. "What? You have a grievance that you need me to settle?"
Bai Susu was stunned for a moment, then collapsed onto Song Yu's bed and burst into tears.
"Song Yu, look at this! You're not even dead yet, and your good son has already taken charge of the household! Not only has he taken charge, but he's also disregarded the proper division of the family property and kicked us out! Aren't you going to do anything about this?!"
Song Yu struggled to sit up, but he was clearly weak and could only lift his head with difficulty after a long time.
"Divide up! Divide the family!"
He squeezed out a few words through his teeth.
It seems he knows that the current situation is irreversible, but he just wants to give Song Changming some resources to make a living.
Changqing's expression turned cold.
"Well, you're too late. I just went to the palace and reported this to His Majesty, and he has already approved it."
He reached out and took out a folding fan, leaned forward, and snapped it open.
"Look, this is His Majesty's reward. Others may not recognize the painting, but Father, you should, right?"
Song Yu's eyes widened suddenly.
He then tilted his head to the side and fainted.
"Father!"
Changqing shouted and rushed forward, shoving Bai Susu to the ground.
"ah!"
Bai Susu screamed and fell, completely disoriented.
When he got up, he saw that Changqing had already ordered people to move the sickbed back, and he also instructed the servants to keep a close watch on it and not allow any unauthorized people to approach.
Bai Susu swayed and almost fainted.
It's hopeless!
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