Chapter 187 New Year Trivia
The woman who was nourished by love may not have seen the face of her elder sister because of the backlight, or maybe her fear was diluted by happiness. She suddenly found courage, smiled sweetly, and bowed slightly, "Ah Zhen greets elder sister, I didn't know you were here, I'm sorry for not welcoming you."
Cheng Yuzhu stared at her with gloomy eyes.
Cheng Yingzhen seemed not to see it, and turned around, "Ajin——"
"Mother..." Su Ruojin hurried to her mother, "I'm here..."
"It's rare for my aunt to come. Go and order a table of good wine and food."
"Yes, mother." Su Ruojin turned around and bowed politely, "Aunt, Ajin will go downstairs to prepare dinner first."
Cheng Yuzhu sneered, "Cheng Yingzhen, I'm not here to eat at your house. A'tai's leg is almost healed. After the first month of next year, let your man resume A'tai's position as music director."
After that, she stood up, raised her chin high, and acted like a condescending and overbearing marquis, "I've got your message. If A'tai hasn't been reinstated after the first month of the year, you can expect your father and mother to report you to the Ministry of Rites for being unfilial."
Cheng Yingzhen had never faced such a situation before. She didn't know how to respond. When she was about to turn around and call her daughter, Su Yanli had stood behind her without her knowing when. He replied expressionlessly, "If my father-in-law and mother-in-law think that my son's leg can't be cured well, then go to the Ministry of Rites and file a complaint. I will wait at home for the officials to come and arrest me."
Su Yanli has a bright face and usually looks like a gentle gentleman, but when he is serious and stern, he appears cold and indifferent.
It’s changed, everything has changed!
Without Ding, neither her status as the wife of the Marquis's mansion nor her natal family, the Bo Mansion, could help Su Yanli and his wife. Cheng Yuzhu stared at them with a gloomy look, "I hope I don't have any evidence against you. If I do..."
She snorted coldly, "Let's go--" and then she rolled up her sleeves and walked away.
She came in with great arrogance, and it seemed that she would leave in a domineering manner as well. Whether this was true or not, only Cheng Yuzhu herself knew.
Su Ruojin stood beside her parents and looked at Cheng Yuzhu who was leaving in a crowd. "Mom, tell us about your childhood!"
Cheng Yingzhen was so terrified of the Bo's house that she hardly ever talked about her life in her parents' home before she got married.
Perhaps it was the first time she had the courage to face her evil elder sister, or perhaps it was because her biological mother was right beside her and their family was harmonious and happy, Cheng Yingzhen returned to the room, sat next to her biological mother, and told the children about the past.
A bastard son of a declining baron's family wanted to enjoy life but had no money. The limited money in the family was controlled by his stepmother, and his concubines and concubines became the objects of her exploitation. On the one hand, she exploited the women who had been enjoyed by men, and on the other hand, she used them as tools to make money to maximize her financial resources in her difficult days. The extravagant life we see now is basically based on the money earned from treating concubines as servants and selling concubines in marriage.
Perhaps when Cheng Yuzhu came, she had thought that Su Yanli would not be able to reinstate Cheng Baotai as the Cheng family wished, so she just wanted to give it a try. As a result, Su Yanli left angrily before she could even drink a cup of tea.
The last words of the eldest sister were still frightening, "Husband, are you okay?"
Su Yanli said, "I'm just a seventh-rank official. How can he catch anything on me? Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Cheng Yingzhen always believed in her husband, nodded, and felt relieved.
Facing the past will help you have a more confident tomorrow.
The Su family was living a prosperous life. Not to mention the two shops of the Su family, just the share from Prince Zhao, Madam Fan, and Madam Yang, at the end of the year, Su Ruojin had received so much money that his hands were tied, whether it was loose coins, small change for household expenses, or large amounts of Jiaozi saved up, it made people feel confident!
Su Ruojin asked, "Dad, how about we buy a big yard?"
Su Yanli is a nostalgic person. He is reluctant to leave the small courtyard where he lives now. It is large enough for him to live in, and he can see the whole courtyard at a glance. This kind of space and scenery is exactly what he wants.
Su Ruojin still hit him hard, "Dad, your three sons have to sleep in separate rooms, and your little sister must also have her own room. Not only that, each of them should be given at least a servant. If there are too many servants in the house, there won't be enough room."
Do children grow up so fast? Su Yanli likes the present life, with children surrounding him, allowing him to enjoy the family happiness. How come the children grow up just like he is watching them?
Have to face the fact that time is like flowing water.
"It's time for Dalang and Sanlang to have a book boy."
Su Ruojin said, "My little sister also needs to have a little girl by her side."
Su Yanli nodded in agreement, "After the year, let's look for a house and pick two boys and a girl."
"Dad, I'll buy a house near the Taichang Temple Office, so it will be convenient for you to go to and from work."
His daughter was thoughtful, and Su Yanli had no objection, "It's this small courtyard..." She was reluctant to leave.
Seeing how attached her father was to this yard, Su Ruojin felt something in her heart and thought, why not try to buy it from the landlord?
Of course, today is New Year’s Eve, so whether it is buying a house or buying a person, it will be done after the New Year.
After the first day of the New Year, Su Yanli became busier than before. He visited relatives and friends, invited colleagues back, and went out every two days. He was busy until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month when they went to watch the lanterns together.
Su Ruojin was also busy. After the heavy snow, the weather finally became clear and stable. On the eighth day of the first lunar month, both shops opened and she began to make money again. Before opening, she asked Siping to help find a mule cart driver.
Siping didn't ask any questions and just sent the person over, a fat old man who had a smiling face all day long and looked like a man of good fortune.
Su Ruojin gave a thumbs up and said, "Manager Four is very capable." She knew whoever she found was to her liking. In business, the goal is to make money through harmony. Even the people she hired were so talented.
Siping smiled and said, "I heard that the young lady's family is planning to buy a house, right?"
"Who told you that?" After asking, Su Ruojin realized who had told it.
Siping still smiled, "Do you need my help?"
Of course.
But Ruojin subconsciously did not speak. She always felt that if she asked Siping for help, Prince Zhao would give his family the entire yard, and it would be a gift as well as a sale. She felt that it was not a good idea, but besides knowing him, there was also Madam Fan.
Otherwise, she should ask Mrs. Fan for help. At least favors are favors and money is money.
Siping seemed to know what she was thinking. "Second Madam is so busy with her business, how can she have time to look for a house? Besides, the waters in the capital are so deep, if you don't have someone you know to judge you, you can be cheated if you are not careful."
Su Ruojin believed this, "Let me think about it first."
"Okay, when Second Madam wants to buy something, just let Hua Ping let me know."
Su Ruojin nodded.
Siping went on to get busy.
He had just taken a few steps when Su Ruojin called him, "Fourth Steward, wait a moment."
"Second Madam, is there anything else?"
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