The Virtuous Wife

Chapter 51: Separation of the Su Family

As soon as the old man spoke, the housekeeper hurriedly ordered someone to drag Su Cheng out. Soon, the muffled sound of sticks hitting flesh and Su Cheng's screams came from outside!

The old man heard Su Cheng's screams, not only did he not feel distressed, but he was even more angry! "Come here, block this wicked boy's mouth for me!"

Seeing this, Su Qing hurriedly stepped forward behind the old man and calmed him down, "Grandfather, don't be so angry. You are just getting better, don't be angry again."

Jingyi brought a cup of tea to the old man: "Grandfather, don't be angry, drink a cup of tea first to moisten your throat."

The old man took the tea from Jingyi's hand, took two sips and asked: "Daughter-in-law, where did you get this thing from?"

"Father, yesterday someone was forced to sell his daughter for p**********n. My eldest sister-in-law saw her on the street and bought the girl. The old man thanked my eldest sister-in-law profusely when he saw that his daughter didn't have to be a p********e. The old man said that his son had worked for a rich family, but later he was missing, leaving only this thing. Both the father and daughter were illiterate and dared not let others see it. Now seeing that my eldest sister-in-law was kind, she asked my eldest sister-in-law to show him. After seeing it, my eldest sister-in-law kept it and gave the old man 100 taels of silver before she let it go. After entering the palace today, my eldest sister-in-law saw me and gave it to me." The old man asked in a deep voice: "What about the father and daughter?" "My eldest sister-in-law felt that this matter was very important, so she arranged for the father and daughter to hide in the farm outside the city. My eldest sister-in-law also sent people to find these things hidden in his house overnight. My eldest sister-in-law said that this matter was serious and she would ask my eldest brother to deliver it in person tomorrow." Su Wei nodded, "Thanks to my sister-in-law, you must prepare a generous gift tomorrow to thank her!" Gu nodded and stood aside. The old man said to the old lady, "Look! This is the good son you raised! He will not be satisfied unless he completely destroys my Su family!" The old lady shuddered, picked up the paper on the table and read it, and her face turned pale! It turned out that this was recorded by one of Su Cheng's former followers. This paper only wrote that Su Cheng had frequent contacts with the eldest prince's mansion for many years. In addition, it also wrote down several places where several account books were hidden. No wonder Su Wei and the old man were so angry! I'm afraid that this was why the emperor wanted to punish him. After the beating outside, Su Cheng was used to a life of luxury, so how could he bear this physical pain? He only had the strength to breathe. The old man glanced outside, sighed and said, "Wei'er, take back all those shops. In addition, give those old shopkeepers 200 taels of silver each, which will be paid from my monthly salary. Let them go back and do their work well."

Su Wei also looked disappointed at this time, "Father, you don't have to worry about those shopkeepers. The shops, I will definitely take back. Now, Qing'er is twelve years old, and it's time for him to learn to take care of some general affairs."

Su Qing was stunned! And Su Qiangang, who was standing in an inconspicuous corner, had a dim look in his eyes and lowered his head.

The old lady had already gone to the yard with Liu to check on Su Cheng's injuries. She was crying outside and couldn't hear the conversation of several people in the house.

After crying for a few times, the old lady shouted again: "Why hasn't the court doctor come yet? Is it because our lives are worthless and we can't control him! The old lady is not dead yet? You treat my Cheng'er so harshly, but you don't take me, an old woman, seriously? Now that a court doctor can ride on my head, what's the point of living? It's better to die!" She was about to hit the tree beside her! Not to mention the few maids around her, even the servants in the yard would not really let her hit the tree!

Although the old lady's voice was hoarse, she was trying her best, just for Gu and Su Wei to hear. Jingyi laughed in her heart after hearing it. It was really crying, making a fuss and hanging herself!

Gu was so angry that her chest was heaving. This old lady really knows how to make trouble. Isn't it just that the court doctor came late? Why would there be so many complaints? In the end, it's not just about herself and Su Wei!

Gu glanced at Su Wei, and Su Wei's face was also uncertain. It is not right to go out and stop him, nor is it right to stay in the flower hall.

Seeing this, Su Qing and Su Ming cleverly went to the yard to comfort the old lady.

Just hear the noise in the yard, it is so lively!

Seeing this, the old man frowned even deeper. He stood up and walked to the door, looking at the crying old lady, and sneered: "This is the good son you raised! Don't you understand why the emperor wants to punish him? Now he still doesn't repent! If it weren't for the emperor's wisdom, let alone saving him, I'm afraid the emperor would also punish Wei'er! Think about it carefully!" After saying that, he stood up and went back to the yard, and didn't look at the old lady again.

Su Wei and Gu looked at each other, and they also stood up and went back to the yard silently. No one paid attention to the old lady who was dying there.

Seeing this, Jingyi couldn't help but chuckled. This old lady is really a shrew! In front of so many servants, she could still make such an ugly scene. Didn't she know that this would only make her lose face?

The old lady had already stopped crying, and it was obvious that the old master's words had touched her a lot!

The next morning, she heard the sound of ding-dong outside, and occasionally a few sparrows chirping. Jingyi was in deep sleep, turned over, and asked in a daze: "Why are you making such a big noise?"

Liu Xing'er was serving in the room, and hurriedly replied: "These are the things that the emperor rewarded yesterday. I was delayed by the third master's business yesterday, so I didn't sort them out. Now Nanny He and Sister Haitang are asking people to sort them out."

"Yeah." Jingyi responded and continued to sleep.

Seeing that she fell asleep again, Liu Xing'er couldn't help but argue, and hurriedly shook Jingyi's arm and said, "Miss, please wake up quickly, your uncle and his wife are coming today. You'd better not sleep anymore. If your cousin comes too, she will definitely laugh at you."

Jingyi was annoyed by her shaking, and simply sat up, saying angrily, "Hateful Liu Xing'er, tomorrow I'll ask Madam He to transfer you to clean the bucket!"

Liu Xing'er smiled and stuck out her tongue. She knew that the young lady was making fun of her. She hurriedly pulled Jingyi to wash and dress, and was about to put jewelry on Jingyi when she heard someone outside reporting that it was the uncle who came alone, and the old man and the old man directly invited her to the outer study.

Jingyi thought about it, sent Xing'er out, and called the little sparrow outside the window twice, and the little sparrow jumped into her palm. Jingyi put her mouth close to the little sparrow, gently gave a few instructions, and then threw the little sparrow out of the window! The little sparrow chirped a few times and flew towards the outer courtyard.

Nanny He brought the account book in and said with a smile: "Miss, you are much richer now. Look at the good things in your small storehouse, they are almost piled up into a mountain."

Jingyi took the book and looked at it. There were indeed many good things. Jingyi rolled her eyes and ordered: "Nanny He, go and get the blue brocade that the emperor rewarded yesterday."

After a while, the sea blue brocade was taken. This brocade is the most famous silk fabric in the world. Last time, Bai Min'er wore the fabric of brocade. This time, the emperor was so happy that he rewarded her with five pieces at once! Jingyi remembered Bai Min'er's jealous and resentful eyes in the palace that day, and she couldn't help but smile.

Jingyi looked at the gorgeous brocade, which had tiny orchid patterns interwoven with silver threads. It was really luxurious and noble! Jingyi touched it lightly with her hand, and it was silky and soft to the touch, really top-quality!

"Madame He, have someone pack this brocade, take it later, and accompany me to visit my mother." After Jingyi gave the order, she said, "By the way, see if there is anything else among the things awarded by the emperor that can be given to others, pick them out and place them elsewhere, I have my own use."

Although Madame He didn't know what she was going to do, she nodded and agreed, and went out to make arrangements.

Jingyi arrived at Gu's courtyard and talked with Gu for a while, and then someone passed on that the old man asked everyone in the Su Mansion to go to the hall.

Gu was startled, and obviously understood what the old man was going to do. She didn't dare to delay at all, and took Jingyi's hand and went straight to the hall.

Jingyi understood that the old man had finally made up his mind! Jingyi and Yuanxi made that arrangement, and their purpose was just to make the old man abandon Su Cheng! Otherwise, it would only bring disaster to the Su family and the Pingnan Marquis Mansion!

When they arrived at the hall, all the people of the Su family were present, and two elders from the clan also came. Even Su Cheng, who was beaten yesterday, was carried in a sedan chair, supported by two people, and barely stood aside.

Seeing that everyone was present, the old man said loudly: "Today, I have invited two elders from the clan to come, and there is only one thing to announce. I, Su Jin, did not teach my son strictly, and Su Cheng was unfilial to his parents and disrespectful to his brothers. It is really that I, Su Jin, did not teach my son well. Today, in front of the two elder brothers, I will divide this family among the three brothers." After saying that, he waved his hand, and an old servant next to him brought a tray over.

"Su Cheng, this is the land deed and house deed of the old house. There is also a farm, which is enough to support your family. From today on, without my order, you are not allowed to step into the Pingnan Marquis's Mansion, let alone ask your brother and sister-in-law to borrow money!" The old man said sternly, and then asked someone to bring the things to Su Cheng, and asked the two elders to write a letter of commitment.

Liu's eyes rolled, hum! You send us away with these things? Su Cheng is the legitimate son! This is just a small fortune! Besides, how can we support this family.

"Father, our third master is the legitimate son, and you send us away with an old house and a broken farm. Isn't it too partial? Others don't know, but your daughter-in-law knows that you have a lot of gold, silver and property in your hands!" Liu said angrily, and then glared at Gu.

Jingyi listened, lowered her head and kept silent, but the corners of her mouth were raised, Liu, you have finally touched grandpa's bottom line.

The old man listened, not angry but laughed! He didn't look at Liu, but looked at the old lady and said: "Yu! See! This is the good daughter-in-law you chose! You say it yourself! Can they afford the property I have?"