Chapter 73 – Will Be Sent Back Soon

Chapter 73 - Will Be Sent Back Soon

"What's the matter?" Su Youyue appeared eager to listen.

Su Rong was simply overjoyed and couldn't help but exclaim, but she had nothing more to say. Blushing when she saw Su Youyue looking at her, she quickly thought of an excuse.

Recalling another reason for her visit today, she straightened her expression. "Elder Sister, about that headdress you lent me, can I return it to you a couple of days later... It's not that I don't want to return it, but I accidentally damaged it yesterday. In two days, when my monthly allowance comes in, I'll have it repaired by a craftsman before giving it back to you."

A glimmer of understanding flashed in Su Youyue's eyes.

Both Princess San and Su Qian were aware of Su Rong's purpose for going to Mei Garden, which was to showcase herself to the noble ladies who were interested in seeing their potential daughter-in-law. Hence, they might have intended to dash Su Rong's hopes by humiliating her and destroying her jewelry.

One couldn't deny that the two women were cunning and despicable.

"I'll definitely take it back," she said slowly. Seeing no unusual emotions in Su Rong's eyes, she continued, "However, these few days, I'll discuss with Grandmother about having you learn how to manage accounts and run a business alongside me. I'll also give you a small shop to practice your skills. If you can increase the shop's profits, it will be yours in the future, and you'll have a steady income."

Money was static, but businesses were dynamic. Relying solely on a monthly allowance was not sustainable. Hence, many royal relatives owned shops and manors for sustenance, though they usually entrusted them to managers. The owners only needed to learn how to audit the accounts to prevent being deceived by cunning managers.

With her mother's dowry left behind, she was not lacking in shops. Though Concubine Liu had once been a servant, she had amassed a considerable fortune in the years since. She had even purchased a shop for Su Qian, which didn't yield substantial profits, but it prevented them from becoming destitute after repaying a significant sum to the household.

Su Rong was different. It was said that her birth mother was a daughter from a once-prosperous scholarly family who had married in wearing simple clothes and wooden hairpins, without a single copper coin to her name. She passed away only a year after giving birth to Su Rong, leaving nothing behind for her.

Furthermore, Su Rong knew nothing about business matters, so she dared not spend money on acquiring shops.

Now that Su Youyue was willing to teach her, she was nearly in tears. Of course, she knew that her eldest sister was skilled at managing businesses, but she never expected her to be so generous as to teach her: "Thank you, Eldest Sister."

The young girl's tears were already welling up.

Su Youyue quickly stopped her: "Don't cry. If you do, people outside might think I frightened you."

Her intentions weren't purely altruistic; she had too many business ventures planned, involving various sectors, and needed all the help she could get. An ally would always be better than an enemy.

Upon hearing this, Su Rong hastily wiped away her tears and nodded. She didn't want outsiders to misunderstand her eldest sister because of her! She had already misjudged her eldest sister too many times before.

"Eldest Sister, but Su Qian really did go to the Lin family, and she hasn't returned yet. Who knows what Lin Wanwan might be saying about you out there."

"She can stay at the Lin residence if she wants. I'm not stopping her. It just depends on whether the Lin family is willing to continue supporting their hot potato."

Su Youyue merely curled her lips, not giving it a second thought.

Su Qian rushed to the Lin residence with the intention of having her family send for her, so she could save face after being publicly whipped. But how long could an unmarried young lady stay in another family's home?

A day? A month? A year?

Even if she dared to stay, the Lin elders, for the sake of their reputation, wouldn't allow her to remain indefinitely. Unless they were prepared to confront her father, the Minister of Revenue, in an open conflict, but why would Su Qian assume that the Lin elders would risk their relationship with a high-ranking official for her sake?

"In any case, ignore her. The Lin family will send her back within a month," Su Rong said, taken aback. She couldn't fathom why the Lin family would expel Su Qian, who was considered a bringer of good fortune. Everyone sought to be close to her, hoping to bask in her luck.

Seeing her elder sister's unwavering confidence, Su Rong didn't question it. She trusted her sister's judgment!

Xiao Feiyan pondered for a moment and also found it perplexing why the Lin family would send Su Qian away in just one month. Even if Su Qian recovered within that time, the Lin family wouldn't necessarily force her out if she chose to linger.

Ah well, since Yue'er had spoken, there must be a valid reason. Xiao Feiyan decided to simply wait and see which day Su Qian would be expelled.

After the three girls spent some time together, Xiao Feiyan took her leave. She still had to visit her maternal grandparents' house and bring some valuable herbs to strengthen Fang Fei's health.

Little did she expect to see the guards at the entrance of the Su Mansion clustering around someone upon her arrival. "What's going on here?" Xiao Feiyan couldn't help but mutter. The Su Mansion seemed quite bustling; last time, it was the Lu family duo causing trouble, and now there was yet another disturbance. If this were the Marquis Jinghai's residence, no one would dare to provoke any chaos.

Upon recognizing the young lady from the Xiao family, the guard hurriedly explained, "Miss Xiao, this is Second Young Master Lu Cheng from the Lu family. Our Lady has ordered that we deal with any member of the Lu family who comes here. Despite our warnings, he insisted on forcefully entering the mansion to see our Lady, so we had no choice but to take action."

The guard's tone held a tinge of helplessness, as he truly couldn't comprehend if there was something wrong with the Lu family's Second Young Master's mind. Why didn't he flee despite their group's forceful response? Why was he so determined to meet the Lady?

He failed to consider that the Lady was a proper young maiden, not someone an unrelated male could casually seek out.

Upon hearing that it was Lu Song's younger brother, Xiao Feiyan's demeanor instantly soured. "In that case, deal with him harshly. He insisted on barging into the Su Mansion; he deserves to have his legs broken!"

It turned out to be another member of the Lu family causing trouble! The Su Mansion had become entangled with this clan, like a sticky plasters that could not be shaken off!

That heartless scoundrel, Lu Song, had known how well Yue'er treated him even before they were close. Yet, how did he repay her?

Not to mention the Lu family, a pack of ungrateful wolves. For the second young master of the Lu family to still have the audacity to seek out Yue'er... He truly deserved the beating!

Lu Cheng, overhearing the guards addressing Xiao Feiyan as Miss and witnessing her defending Su Youyue, inferred that they shared a good relationship. Seizing the opportunity while the guards were still listening to her, he swiftly darted to her side.

"Miss Xiao, please, grant me an audience with Miss Su! I truly have a matter of utmost urgency to discuss with her! If Miss Su doesn't hear the message I bear, she might regret it for the rest of her life when she finds out later. She might even blame you for the delay!"