Su Wenyuan reminded them, "Even if you did it, you can't admit it. We went there to help out of kindness!"
Admitting to it would cause trouble.
Sheng Jingyu said helplessly, "I'm not stupid."
They argued so much that day, he would only admit it if he were crazy.
Before reporting back to the Emperor, Eunuch Hu took a deep breath and mustered his courage.
Even though he knew the emperor would be angry, he still had to bite the bullet and go ahead.
Once inside, he lowered his eyes and tentatively recounted what had happened.
The Emperor did not interrupt him, but as soon as he finished speaking, the Emperor smashed the teacup beside him, his face full of anger.
"This Princess Consort Chen really doesn't know any manners! And Jingyu still indulges her so much. Does he expect me to personally go and invite her?"
Eunuch Hu quickly said, "Princess Consort Chen grew up in the Prime Minister's residence. The Prime Minister's wife comes from a humble background and neglected to educate even her own daughter, let alone Princess Consort Chen."
Su Wenyuan chased after him specifically to buy this sentence.
"Is Su Yuan dead? He can't even raise a daughter properly!" the Emperor roared. "He's a good-for-nothing, always unusable. Summon him here and let him come up with a solution!"
After leaving the Imperial Study, Eunuch Hu felt at ease taking the silver notes, having accomplished his task.
When Eunuch Hu went to the Prime Minister's residence, Su Yuan was arguing with Madam Wang.
The news of the banquet had already spread, and Su Lin'er naturally wanted to attend, but she didn't have suitable clothes or jewelry.
Having learned her lesson from last time, she certainly wouldn't go to Su Wenyuan again, nor would she listen to Wang Shi and simply go through the motions with minimal makeup.
The only solution was to buy a new one, but Su Yuan wouldn't give them the money.
Previously, the accounts of the Prime Minister's residence were managed by Madam Wang. After Madam Wang was imprisoned last time, Su Yuan arranged for someone else to take over the accounts in the backyard.
You won't believe it until you look it up, and what you find will shock you.
Over the years, Wang has embezzled a lot of the allowances from each of the various courtyards, and also cut back on their food, clothing and other necessities.
Su Yuan wasn't unaware of this before, but he thought it was only a small part of it.
Only now do I realize how well Wang has lived all these years.
Su Yuan didn't dare touch the dowry that Yu Qingzhu gave to Su Wenyuan, and Wang Shi thought of leaving it for Su Lin'er, so she didn't touch it either.
However, all the things that Yu Qingzhu used in the mansion before were taken over by Wang Shi.
Some of it was sold off directly, and the whereabouts of that silver are unknown.
Su Yuan now only hopes that Su Wenyuan doesn't know about these things. He wants to avoid mentioning the past as much as possible, so he hasn't done anything to Wang Shi.
However, in the past two days, Wang has actually been thinking about returning to Rongzhuyuan.
She also said she was going back to get her things, but what else in the yard belonged to her?
He just wanted to take Yu Qingzhu's things and sell them for money.
Su Yuan never compromised, fearing that Su Wenyuan would find out, and at the same time he said some harsh words to Su Lin'er.
"If you don't like the clothes and jewelry, then stay in the manor and don't go. You don't have to go this time!" Su Yuan shook off her arm, his eyes showing not only impatience but also disgust.
I used to think she was quite sensible, but ever since Su Wenyuan got married, all she knows how to do is cause trouble and she doesn't share any of my worries at all.
The same goes for Wang Shi; she couldn't help him at all, and sometimes he would even think of Yu Qingzhu.
Yu Qingzhu was the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family. She had seen the world and knew what proper decorum was. Even when her maternal family suffered misfortune, she did not cry, shout, or make a scene.
In contrast, Wang would make sure everyone knew about even the smallest things.
Su Lin'er was shocked. How did Su Yuan's attitude towards her change like this?
She used to be domineering and lawless in the mansion, but Su Yuan never scolded her.
All he wanted was some money, but Su Yuan was being stingy and unwilling to give it.
"Father, you can't only have eyes for that Su Wenyuan now, can you? Even if she becomes the Princess Consort of Chen, you won't benefit from it!" Su Lin'er said angrily.
Wang sneered from the side, "You used to fawn over Marquis Anle and coax Yu Qingzhu, and now you have to coax Su Wenyuan. That family really has you wrapped around their little finger!"
Thinking about it carefully, his life was truly a joke.
They may appear glamorous on the surface, but they are actually incredibly humble and subservient in private.
Even when Marquis Anle and Yu Qingzhu were still alive, he had to listen to them in the mansion.
Now that he had finally enjoyed a few years of carefree life, Su Wenyuan stood up again, threatening and intimidating him until he had no choice but to compromise.
Wang's words completely enraged Su Yuan.
He shouted, "How dare you say that? Isn't your current life all thanks to someone else?"
“When Qingzhu first married me, Rongzhu Courtyard was an empty courtyard. The tables, chairs, and plants inside were all bought by her at a high price. You have been using them for so many years!”
"I never asked you for her clothes and jewelry, where did they go? You withheld the allowances from the people in the manor, where is that money?"
Even after everything was out in the open, Wang still made a huge fuss, just like before.
"So all these years, you've always remembered her. If it weren't for the trouble her family went through, would you have never planned to marry me?"
Su Lin'er tried to break up the fight but failed, so she could only chase away the servants around her.
These days, they're always arguing, and the servants in the mansion have gotten used to it.
Without waiting for the servants to report, Eunuch Hu walked in directly.
The servant trotted up to Su Yuan, but before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a furious curse from Madam Wang.
Just then, Eunuch Hu overheard this and said with a smile, "The Prime Minister's residence is quite lively."
Su Yuan was startled. Normally, Eunuch Hu would rarely come to the Prime Minister's residence; if there was anything, he would send other eunuchs.
What major event happened today that attracted him here?
When Wang saw Eunuch Hu, she instantly calmed down.
Regardless, having been the Prime Minister's wife for so many years, as long as she hasn't completely broken down, she still maintains her rationality in front of outsiders.
Wang led Su Lin'er out, while simultaneously reprimanding the servants in the mansion.
Eunuch Hu's gaze followed Wang Shi until she disappeared from the courtyard.
"Please have a seat, Eunuch Hu. What brings you here?" Su Yuan was very polite.
“You can’t sit here anymore. His Majesty sent me to request that the Prime Minister enter the palace immediately. But shouldn’t the Prime Minister change his clothes?” Eunuch Hu looked him over.
Su Yuan was covered in dust and dirt, and was not suitable to meet the Emperor.
Upon hearing that he was to enter the palace, Su Yuan quickly ordered tea to be served and asked Eunuch Hu to wait a little longer at the mansion. He then hurriedly returned to his room to change his clothes.
Su Yuan felt uneasy on the way; his intuition told him that it wasn't going to be good news.
After much subtle inquiry, I finally managed to glean a clue.
Eunuch Hu said tactfully, "Princess Consort Chen has once again embarrassed the Emperor. This Princess Consort grew up in the Prime Minister's residence since childhood, and her birth mother is the legitimate daughter of Marquis Anle. She shouldn't have acted this way. The Emperor wants to summon you to the palace to inquire about it."
Su Yuan's expression changed drastically, and he pressed, "What else did that rebellious girl say that she shouldn't have?"
"Hmm... he didn't say anything." Eunuch Hu looked troubled.
Every word Su Wenyuan said seemed to be something that should be said; the real problem was that she didn't cooperate with the Emperor.
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