Su Nanxi didn't pay much attention. She thought Gao Yuling was just messing around for fun, and she didn't know where she had collected those things. As for their value, they were more for appreciation.
So there's no rush to open those gifts.
If she didn't dismantle it, no one else dared to touch it, so it just stayed in the warehouse.
Just as Su Nanxi had guessed, Gao Yuling was indeed not so easy to get along with.
Su Nanxi was too busy to deal with her for the time being, so it was good that she didn't come out.
When Yao Mengru learned of her failure again, she was so angry that she smashed things all over the place and almost went crazy. She hated Su Nanxi even more.
She had almost no money left, and being a spendthrift and vain person, she had repeatedly hired assassins, spending a lot of money. She couldn't save any money to begin with, and now she was completely broke!
I don't have any savings left!
She dared not ask about money again, because she had already asked several times. If she asked again, the people in the mansion might become suspicious, and if they found out something, it would be a big problem.
So she felt very frustrated!
Having grown accustomed to a life of wealth and comfort, they would never want to live such a miserable life, not even for a single day!
Not being able to kill anyone on one side, and not being able to pick a fight with Yao Xinyue on the other, she had nowhere to vent her anger, so she could only take it out on her personal maid, hitting her with needles and burning wax!
Still not satisfied, he twisted the other person's arm hard and wouldn't let them say a word!
Feeling uneasy about not having money, Yao Mengru decided to squeeze some money out of her father. After all, she was the most favored, and although she had been affected by some bad things recently, it did not affect her position in her father's heart at all!
Her father still believed in her and helped her smooth things over!
Dad's anger is only temporary; it won't last. As long as she humbles herself and pitifully cries in front of him, all her anger will dissipate!
The mother and daughter relied on their crying as a magic weapon to be invincible. No one in the mansion could defeat them. Only their tears were effective; no one else's could. That was their strength!
After taking a nap, Yao Mengru was no longer angry and was full of confidence. After tidying herself up, she went to find Duke Cheng, intending to ask for more money to protect herself.
But this time they couldn't find him. The servants said he left early in the morning in a great hurry, as if he had been urgently summoned by the palace.
Since they couldn't find her, they had to go back. If she went to the palace, something big must have happened. But her matter wasn't big enough to be a matter of national importance!
We'll just wait for Dad to come back; it won't make a difference if he comes back any sooner.
But Yao Mengru miscalculated again. The Duke of Cheng was no longer as leisurely as before. He started leaving early and returning late, and was very busy. He simply didn't have time to stay at home for long!
She didn't know what her father was busy with, and she didn't dare to ask. It wasn't something a woman like her should ask. It was a matter of the imperial court, and she shouldn't talk about things she shouldn't!
After several attempts, Yao Mengru finally managed to keep watch until the Duke of Cheng returned.
But the Duke of Cheng looked exhausted and listless, and seemed to be in a bad mood. When he saw his most beloved daughter, he only asked her a question before leaving in a hurry.
"Grand Steward, has my father encountered some trouble? He looks so haggard since he came back, it breaks my heart to see him like this!"
Yao Mengru couldn't help but ask the head butler, who shook his head. "I don't know either, Miss. Don't worry, nothing should happen! The master has always been very disciplined and hasn't overstepped any boundaries. There won't be any major trouble!"
The head butler was unwilling to say more, offered a few words of comfort, and then left.
Yao Mengru, who wanted to ask more questions, was left standing there, speechless. But the head housekeeper had already walked away.
If Dad's approach doesn't work, then let's ask Mom. That should work, right?
Although I am a concubine, I am the most favored. I always have a constant supply of good things and I certainly don't lack money. I haven't used it much, so I must still have quite a bit left!
If you ask someone about flowers, they won't refuse, right?
My things will eventually be mine anyway, so there's nothing wrong with me spending them in advance!
I thought it that way, and I did it that way.
They're used to being arrogant and self-righteous, and they'll stand tall when they ask for money!
Her mother was furious, but she still gave it to her in the end.
However, although they gave it to him, they still gave him plenty of education!
This made Yao Mengru somewhat uncomfortable. She cursed him inwardly for being stingy, giving her only a little but lecturing her for so long!
That little bit of money was nothing to her; she usually spent more than that every day. But her mother only gave her this much, and nothing more, so she had no choice but to accept it.
She was overjoyed when her father finally returned home early. She quickly tidied herself up and rushed over.
However, they were stopped outside.
"My dad's going on a long trip? Where to? When did this happen? I haven't heard anything about it. How could it be so sudden? Has something happened?"
Yao Mengru was stunned and bombarded the head housekeeper with questions, leaving him completely bewildered.
The head butler, too busy to pay her any attention, habitually shook his head. "Only the master knows the truth about this; I don't know either. All I know is that we need to pack now, we're leaving soon! If Miss has nothing else, I'll get back to work!"
After saying that, he ignored Yao Mengru and left in a hurry.
Yao Mengru didn't dare to barge in. Seeing everyone busy, she turned to look for her mother, but her mother knew nothing about it.
"We shouldn't ask too much about the affairs of the imperial court, lest we upset your father! Such a rush must mean something important. Your father will have someone inform us later, so we'll just wait. You stay here and don't cause any trouble!"
"I haven't heard anything about what happened in the court. Why was Father suddenly sent out? I have a feeling someone did it on purpose!"
"Shut up! Is that something you should be saying? What are you women speculating about? That's their business, it's none of our concern. What good will it do you even if you find out? Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask!"
"I'm just worried about Dad, why are you being so fierce? Fine, I won't ask!"
Yao Mengru felt that there was something fishy about her father's affairs, that things weren't simple!
Her father has always been very low-key. He is not someone who is keen on doing big things, and he rarely gets involved in other people's affairs. You could say that he has offended very few people!
This looks like someone deliberately sabotaged it!
But she couldn't figure out who it was for a moment, since there were too many people involved, and it was most likely someone in the officialdom.
She never imagined it would be caused by her own actions.
After the Duke of Cheng left, she lost her backer and could no longer act too recklessly. She had to restrain herself, otherwise she would suffer the consequences of following the rules!
She can act with impunity in the mansion because her father protects her, and no one dares to say anything. But if her father leaves, she might suffer a backlash!
She was born out of wedlock; if she invoked the rules, no one could help her!
"Mother, how long will Father be gone?"
"From now on, call me 'Little Mother'! Don't give anyone a handle to use against you! Be careful! Your father and Lord Li have been gone for who knows how long!"
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