Later, Su Shijie had Su Lingshan take her to the backyard of the Su mansion and then handed her over to the steward of the Su mansion.
Steward Su was a veteran, and as soon as he saw Su Lingshan, he knew why she was there. So Steward Su led her into a room.
"Miss Su, my young lady is already waiting inside. Please, come in."
"Thank you, Steward Su," Su Youqing said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Steward Su cupped his hands at her and left.
Seeing this, Su Lingshan followed her in.
"Sister."
Su Lingshan bowed to her.
Su Youqing found her demeanor a bit strange.
Could it be that Su Lingshan was not Su Shijie's daughter, but born to Su Lingshan's mother?
If so, her age would be incorrect.
"Sister, what's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?" Su Lingshan asked, confused by her strange gaze.
"Nothing, I just find it strange," Su Youqing shook her head.
However, soon after, Su Lingshan rushed over and hugged her.
Su Lingshan: "Sister, we are sisters. You must help me!"
"Help with what?" Su Youqing asked, puzzled.
"My marriage."
Su Lingshan said, "That second young master of the Su family is too detestable. He actually wants to marry me. What should I do?"
As she spoke, Su Lingshan suddenly started to cry.
"Sister, don't be sad."
Su Youqing quickly comforted her, "Does that second young master of the Su family like men? Or how about we castrate him so he can never perform his marital duties?"
Su Lingshan:
Su Lingshan:
Su Lingshan:
Su Lingshan: You, you don't mean to push me over, do you?
Su Youqing: What do you think?
Su Lingshan:
Finally, Su Lingshan had no choice but to compromise.
"Alright, I'll leave this matter to you, sister. But I hope you won't disappoint me," Su Lingshan said, patting her shoulder.
[System: I've noticed you're becoming more and more perverted.]
Su Lingshan: Heh.
"Don't worry, sister. I'll do my best," Su Lingshan said.
With that, she turned and left Su Youqing's room, not forgetting to turn back and wink at Su Youqing, making a funny face.
Su Youqing watched, unable to help but smile.
Her door closed, and Su Youqing sat on a chair, staring blankly at the table in front of her.
While the Su family's business was not comparable to the power of the imperial palace, they were still considered a prominent noble family in the capital. Although Su Lingshan was merely a concubine's daughter of the Su family, the people of the Su mansion did not treat her as an ordinary concubine's daughter.
Her status in the Su mansion was also very high.
However, with this status and power alone, it was far from enough.
So.
Was the Su family's business a bit too much?
She remembered that the old madam of the Su mansion had always been vying for the position of the Su family matriarch!
Even if she wanted to help Su Lingshan now, she probably couldn't.
Her current strength was still too weak.
Thinking of this, Su Youqing sighed.
She walked towards the bed.
As soon as she reached the bed, she saw a white cloth-wrapped box lying under it.
She bent down, picked up the box, and walked towards the table nearby.
"What is inside this?"
Opening the box, she found a black wooden chest inside.
Su Youqing curiously turned the box over and found a round object, resembling a walnut, lying quietly inside.
She picked up the walnut.
"A walnut?"
Su Lingshan's voice rang out, "Sister, what is this?"
"A walnut," Su Youqing replied, "I don't know what it is either."
"Oh."
Su Lingshan nodded, "I thought it was something rare, but it's just a walnut."
With that, she closed the box and waved goodbye to Su Youqing.
Su Lingshan escorted Su Youqing to the outside, and Su Youqing took her leave.
As soon as she reached the mansion gate, she saw a carriage parked there.
"Huh, isn't this the Su mansion's carriage?" Su Lingshan pointed at the carriage, her voice filled with confusion.
"Yes, it's Su Shijie's carriage."
Su Youqing nodded, "Could it be that he's coming to marry you today?"
Su Lingshan shook her head, "No. However, Su Shijie is supposed to take me to see my father."
"Then you can refuse him," Su Youqing said without hesitation.
Hearing her words, Su Lingshan froze, "That's not good, is it? It's my father's wish. How can I disobey him?"
Saying this, she shook her head again, "Never mind, I'll go."
Su Lingshan's nature was inherently gentle and kind, and being a concubine's daughter, she was often bullied.
But fortunately, Su Lingshan still had a legitimate older sister to rely on.
This was why Su Lingshan was able to escape these hidden schemes and tricks time and time again.
Su Lingshan got into the carriage and lifted the curtain, poking her head out.
Su Shijie was standing on the steps at the mansion gate, waiting for her.
Seeing Su Lingshan's gaze fixed on him, Su Shijie smiled at her.
Upon seeing his smile, Su Lingshan's cheeks turned completely red, even her earlobes flushed.
"Su Shijie, you really look handsome when you smile," Su Lingshan said, clutching her chest.
Hearing her words, a trace of awkwardness flashed across Su Shijie's face.
He then cleared his throat and said, "Lingshan, you don't need to worry. As long as you marry me, I will not treat you poorly."
After speaking, Su Shijie took Su Lingshan's arm, "I'll take you to pay a visit to my father now."
"Okay, okay! I also want to meet my future mother-in-law soon!" Su Lingshan said happily.
Su Shijie looked at her, a deep emotion flickering in his eyes.
For some reason, he felt that the Su Lingshan in front of him was somehow different.
He thought carefully but could not recall whether she had changed or not.
However.
Even if she had changed, what of it?
In this life, he was destined to be with her.
Su Shijie thought to himself.
Su Lingshan rode in the carriage to the Su mansion and, led by Su Shijie, entered the main hall.
Upon seeing the Old Madam Su, Su Shijie immediately knelt down, "Grandson-in-law greets the esteemed ancestor."
"Good child, quickly rise," the Old Madam Su said, tilting her head slightly to signal him to stand.
Regardless of what he was thinking in his heart, he presented himself as filial.
She was very satisfied with this attitude.
"Thank you, esteemed ancestor," Su Shijie said.
"You need not thank me. I am merely arranging a marriage alliance between our two families," the Old Madam Su said, then looked at Su Lingshan, "Lingshan, does my grandson treat you well?"
Hearing this, Su Lingshan lowered her head and nodded gently.
"Since you are satisfied with my grandson, shall we finalize the matter between our two families?" the Old Madam Su said, then turned to a servant behind her, "Go prepare the betrothal gifts and send them to the Prime Minister's mansion."
"Yes."
"Also, prepare Lingshan's dowry," the Old Madam Su said, turning back to Su Lingshan, "Lingshan, how is your dowry preparation coming along?"