Chapter 407 Sister's Determination
Su Runhe, who was walking in front, paused and raised the corners of his lips.
"Father has not been leaving the house these days...and because of what happened a few days ago, my aunts are reluctant to return home. Today they only sent someone to deliver a return gift, so the house is really deserted."
Su Runhe's voice was just about to enter the voice change period, and was slightly hoarse, but his speech was so slow and rhythmic that people ignored the flaws in his voice.
"It's a good thing that you don't want to go back to the mansion. Does the Taifu Mansion need excitement? I thought something happened, but it turned out to be a happy event."
Su Qianqian said with a smile.
"Yes, Second Sister is right."
Su Runhe turned around and blinked at Su Qianqian, and the thoughts of the two siblings were self-evident.
Qin Hanzhang said calmly, "Why do you have to feel so wronged? If you feel that someone is annoying, I will have someone go to their house to inform them that the Daliang spies are afraid of having any contact with them and are not allowed to go out casually. Otherwise, they will be arrested as spies and taken to the Imperial City Guards. I'm afraid that your career as an official will end here. If you don't believe me, you dare to come here to make trouble."
The brother and sister looked at each other and then silently withdrew their gazes: It turns out that loyal ministers and treacherous ministers cannot only look at one side...
Su Qianqian and his wife and Su Runhe entered the main hall of Old Madam Su's room. Su Xinxin and Zhu Min were already seated. Old Madam Su, who was sitting upstairs, looked listless and listless.
Su Qianqian and Qin Hanzhang paid their respects to Old Madam Su and greeted her. Old Madam Su reluctantly said a few polite words and asked the Third Lady to accompany them while she went into the back hall, saying that she had a headache.
As soon as Old Madam Su left, Su Qianqian took out the return gifts and gave them to the Third Master and the Third Madam, and also brought Su Runhe and the New Year's red envelope.
Zhu Youcheng and Zhu Youhuan also received red envelopes with gold ingots. The two children liked them very much and thanked Su Qianqian happily.
The main hall, which had been deserted just now, now became lively.
The Third Lady was busy arranging meals, while Zhu Min and Qin Hanzhang went to the study to see Tutor Su. Su Xinxin handed the two children to the wet nurse and took them to play with the other children in the mansion.
The two sisters went to the courtyard where they used to live. Su Qianqian's former boudoir was still relatively clean. The Third Madam asked the maid to bring them some fruit and tea, and the two sisters sat down to chat.
"Aning, there are no outsiders here, so why don't you tell me directly why you hinted that I should put aside the affairs of the Duke's Mansion? Is there any change?"
Su Qianqian also took this opportunity to communicate with Su Xinxin openly.
"Sister, I won't hide it from you. The bandits that the Marquis encountered last time in Yunhe Mountain were well-trained and extraordinary. Do you know who the leader of those bandits was? It was actually Duke Xuan!"
Su Qianqian went straight to the point.
Su Xinxin was stunned for a moment, and after a while she asked hesitantly:
"Aning, the Marquis is not mistaken, right? My father-in-law usually only cares about the concubines in the backyard, rolling around in the pile of cosmetics. If he goes out, he will either go back to the old house in Jinning or look for beauties everywhere. How could he be a thief?"
"Sister, Duke Xuan is more than just a thief. He has already shown rebellious intentions and wants to support a new ruler to become emperor. I think the time is almost right and that day is not far away.
In Jinning, he personally told the Marquis and Su Qian about this matter, and even poisoned them both to make it easier for him to control them. ”
Su Qianqian explained calmly as usual.
Su Xinxin's pupils trembled. She reached out and grabbed Su Qianqian's hand and looked her up and down: "Aning, you...you are poisoned? What kind of poison is it? Is it serious? Zhu Guanlin..."
Su Xinxin said the last three words with gritted teeth, showing how much she hated it.
"Don't panic, sister. The medical skills I learned from mother are not for fun. I can cure this poison, but I can't let Duke Xuan know. Let him let down his guard so that we can act secretly and make some arrangements."
Su Qianqian felt warm in her heart and comforted Su Xinxin softly.
Su Xinxin breathed a sigh of relief, then frowned: "What should I do? He is guilty of confiscating the family property and exterminating the clan. If I run away with the children, we will be the descendants of criminals and fugitives wanted by the court in the future..."
Su Qianqian could tell from Su Xinxin's words that she didn't intend to just escape for herself. How many mothers would ignore their children and just want to survive alone?
"Sister, if that were the case, I would have told you a long time ago. It's only because this matter is difficult that I've delayed it for some time.
In fact, the best way is for your brother-in-law to take your family out of Duke Xuan's Mansion and sever the father-son relationship with Duke Xuan. That way, even if something happens in Duke Xuan's Mansion, you will not be implicated. ”
Su Qianqian sighed when she said this: "But my brother-in-law is the prince of Duke Xuan, and he will inherit the title in the future. How could he give up this wealth and glory without asking for the reason?"
Su Xinxin's brows drooped.
Zhu Min's character has changed a lot in recent days. He protects her in every way. No matter who is disrespectful to her, if Zhu Min finds out, he will definitely find someone to scold him without any shame.
Even if his mother used harsh words when speaking to Su Xinxin, Zhu Min would remind his mother not to do so again, otherwise he would go and teach Zhu Jiayi a lesson.
His mother was so angry that she didn't dare to provoke Su Xinxin again.
So Su Xinxin lived comfortably these days, and even regained some affection for Zhu Min, who had turned over a new leaf. But now, when she thought about the fate that he might suffer one day, she felt sad.
But for the sake of her children, she would be cruel and indifferent.
"If he can't let go of wealth, then he will have to let go of us mother and son, and his own life. Everything is God's will, and no one can save him." Su Xinxin said calmly.
Although what Su Qianqian said shocked her, she never doubted her sister. She was already weighing the pros and cons, thinking of ways to save herself and her children, and made a choice quickly.
I admire Su Xinxin's decisiveness, but I also feel sorry for her fate. Girls obey the orders of their parents and matchmakers, but if there are really problems in their marriage, neither their parents nor the matchmakers may help them.
"My brother-in-law doesn't know what's going on, but he can't tell the truth. I don't know how to wake him up. If he can give up his status as a prince for you and your son, he can be considered a man worth entrusting."
After much thought, Su Qianqian still felt that this path was the best for Su Xinxin and her mother and two others, but the operation was a bit troublesome.
"Aning, I'll go back and think of a way. It would be best if he could understand our situation. If he doesn't understand... then it's fate. I will take my two children away from the Duke's Mansion even if it means my own death."
Su Xinxin said resolutely.
The two sisters were talking about this matter when they heard footsteps outside. The maid reported that the banquet was ready and invited the sisters to come in and have a meal.
When they entered the dining hall, Zhu Min was teasing his daughter, holding her in his arms and asking for her gold ingots, which made Zhu Youhuan pout and feel reluctant to give it to her, but he also didn't want to make his father sad.
Zhu Min laughed, lifted up his daughter and kissed her twice, then told her that since his daughter liked him, he didn't want it anymore, but she had to remember that she had to agree to one of her father's requests in the future as compensation for disappointing him this time.
Zhu Youhuan readily agreed.
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