bookcurios Chapter 231 New Year’s Day 2
Chapter 231 New Year’s Day 2
Marquis Yongyi paced back and forth in the hall like an ant on a hot pan, the wrinkles on his forehead almost deep enough to trap flies. After a moment of thought, he said, "Jianguo, this matter is probably not so simple. The Emperor is warning us not to get too entangled with Su Yinyin."
Su Jianguo's face was full of resentment, his expression like that of a child whose candy had been taken away. "Father, are we just going to let Su Yinyin go like this? Wouldn't all our previous efforts have been in vain?"
If the emperor were to overhear their conversation, he would be so astonished that his jaw would drop to the floor.
How did the Marquis of Yongyi manage to become a third-ranked scholar in the imperial examination back then?!
Indeed, the Marquis of Yongyi was a third-place scholar in the imperial examinations back then. His intelligence must have been quite high!
How could they be so stupid as to misunderstand even the emperor's final intentions?
As a result, every time the emperor saw Marquis Yongyi, he would grit his teeth, feeling utterly disappointed in him.
On the other hand, if it weren't for the divine physician's intervention, the emperor's life would have been in grave danger.
After the emperor fell into a coma, the head of the Divine Physician Pavilion personally went to the palace and gave the emperor the antidote pills treasured by the divine physician.
Only then did the emperor issue an edict…!
Marquis Yongyi glared at him, his eyes seeming to spit fire. "Foolish! Now that the Emperor has intervened, we cannot act rashly, or the Marquis's mansion will be in danger."
Just then, a trusted aide rushed over, panting heavily, almost out of breath. "My lord, something terrible has happened! Su Yinyin has made a move."
Marquis Yongyi was startled, as if struck by a heavy hammer. "Tell me quickly, what happened?"
The confidant, panting heavily, said, "Su Yinyin has spread the word that she has obtained evidence linking us to those men in black."
"What?!" Marquis Yongyi's expression changed drastically, his face turning as pale as a sheet of paper. "How is this possible?"
Su Jianguo panicked, his legs went weak, and he almost collapsed to the ground. "Father, if we really let her present the evidence to the Emperor, we're finished."
Marquis Yongyi forced himself to calm down, but the cold sweat constantly pouring down his forehead betrayed his panic. "Don't panic, first send someone to find out if this news is true."
The trusted confidant accepted the order and left, his steps so hurried it was as if a vicious wolf was chasing him.
Su Jianguo grew increasingly frightened. Grabbing Yongyi Hou's arm, his hands trembling, he said, "I was wrong, I was wrong. I shouldn't have acted impulsively and ruined the confidence my mother left me."
Marquis Yongyi slumped down, as if he had lost all his strength. "What's the point of saying these things now?"
Meanwhile, Su Yinyin was in the mansion, a cold smile on her lips, a smile as chilling as the winter wind.
The old man asked, "Miss, if this news gets out, won't they resort to desperate measures?"
Su Yinyin's eyes were firm, her gaze seemingly able to pierce through all the fog. "Hmph, if they dare to cause trouble, I'll make sure they can never recover."
Su Yinyin thought to herself, "No matter who you are, as long as you can be of use to me, that's a good thing."
Marquis Yongyi paced back and forth in his study, his heavy footsteps seeming to leave a dent in the ground with each step, as he pondered a solution.
Meanwhile, the cleaning work in the mansion was still ongoing. Su Yinyin stood in the courtyard, her brows furrowed, as deep as rolling mountains.
"Miss, could it be that someone is deliberately targeting our Su family?" Biyu asked softly, her voice barely audible.
Su Yinyin's gaze was deep, like an unfathomable abyss. "No matter who it is, if they dare to provoke me, they shouldn't be afraid of my counterattack."
Su Yinyin dared not tell the truth. She had taken other people's things, and these things were quite valuable.
Even if Su Yinyin didn't say anything, Lao Yi could guess most of it.
At this moment, all the forces in the capital were secretly observing the movements of the Su family, eager to make a move, like sharks that had smelled blood.
In a secluded courtyard, the group that had previously discussed matters at the mysterious mansion gathered together again.
"Although the Su family suffered losses this time, their strength should not be underestimated," one person said worriedly, his face full of concern.
"Hmph, so what? As long as we find an opportunity, we will definitely bring the Su family to ruin." Another person said viciously, his expression ferocious and frightening.
"We must not act rashly. Let's observe the Su family's next move."
Inside the palace, the emperor sat on the dragon throne, his face somber, as if water could drip from it.
"The matter of the Su family must be thoroughly investigated for me." The emperor's voice was deep and authoritative, carrying an unquestionable air.
"Yes, Your Majesty," the ministers replied in unison, their voices uniform yet tinged with a hint of fear.
Su Yinyin knew that an even bigger storm was about to break.
Su Yinyin stepped up her defenses and arranged for her men to patrol day and night. She knew that the forces lurking in the shadows would not give up easily and that she had to be constantly vigilant.
Su Yinyin decided to give up. Let those people do whatever they want!
It's now the second day of the Lunar New Year.
Early in the morning, the personal maidservant of the old lady of the Yongyi Marquis's mansion came to the Su residence to request an audience with Su Yinyin.
Su Yinyin wondered what business the old woman from the Marquis of Yongyi's residence had with her at this time, but she still had her invited in.
When the old woman saw Su Yinyin, she quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Princess."
Su Yinyin slightly raised her hand, the movement elegant and noble, "No need for formalities, Granny. May I ask what brings you here today?"
The old woman looked troubled and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Princess, the old lady knows that you have a distance from the Marquis's mansion. But she has always thought of you and has always treated you as her granddaughter, which has never changed. So the old lady would like to invite you to the mansion for a chat."
Su Yinyin frowned, feeling reluctant to go, but she couldn't refuse directly, since the old lady of the Yongyi Marquis's mansion was still nominally an elder.
Su Yinyin remained calm and said, "Granny, I was somewhat surprised by the old lady's sudden invitation. But I wonder what the old lady wants to discuss?"
The old woman hurriedly said, "Princess, the old lady is just seriously ill and misses you. She wants to talk to you and has no other intentions."
Su Yinyin glanced at the old woman, and after a moment of silence, said, "In that case, old woman, please go back first. I will arrive shortly."
"Granny, the old lady has suddenly fallen seriously ill. After thanking you, please return to the manor to report."
After the old woman left, the old man said anxiously, "Miss, there must be a conspiracy involved. We can't go."
Su Yinyin narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze revealing shrewdness. "Knowing there are tigers in the mountains, they still venture into the tiger's den. I want to see what they're up to. Besides, if we don't go, we'll only give them something to talk about."
After making some arrangements, Su Yinyin led the elders and others to the residence of Marquis Yongyi.
As soon as Su Yinyin entered the Marquis's residence, she sensed that the atmosphere was unusual. The servants in the residence were in a hurry, as if they were hiding some secret.
Su Jianguo greeted her with a broad smile: "Your Highness's presence is an honor to our humble abode."
Su Yinyin said coldly, "Don't give me that."