Chapter 155: Sent to Zao Erzhuang

Chapter 155: Sent to Zao Erzhuang

"Grandmother, Aunt and Qian'er are truly wronged." Su Qian wept, her whole being akin to a small white flower battered by a storm, swaying on the brink of collapse. "Qian'er is willing to die to prove her innocence!"

As she spoke, Su Qian's eyes narrowed with resolve, suddenly lunging toward the wall, but before she could reach it, a sharp pain struck her knees, causing her to fall to the ground.

The familiar sensation of needle pricks reminded her that Su Youyue's peculiar acupuncture was at work again. Her fingers tightened on her skirt, her gaze dropping like venom.

"You can die outside," Su Youyue said indifferently.

She indeed had no intention of sparing Su Qian, but she would wait.

She wanted to wait until Grandmother's heart grew cold toward Su Qian, until her affection waned, before making her move.

If Su Qian were to die in the manor now, it would backfire.

Indeed, seeing the eldest granddaughter so estranged from the second, Old Lady Su's face bore deep weariness and sorrow. She glanced at Su Youyue but did not rebuke her.

"Mom Zhang, why haven't you sent Aunt Liu and Second Miss to Zao Erzhuang yet!"

As her words fell, Aunt Liu and Su Qian couldn't believe she was truly so heartless, slowly, resentment growing in Aunt Liu's eyes.

Though Su Qian's hatred wasn't evident, her heart seethed with fury.

She knew it; Father favored Su Youyue, and Grandmother always favored her!

Mom Zhang sighed inwardly. This time, Aunt Liu and Second Miss might bear a grudge against Old Lady, but didn't they see what they'd done!

And with the witchcraft and Master Hongde's espionage, sending them to Zao Erzhuang was also to let them lay low for a while.

Who in this capital didn't know about Second Miss's close ties with Master Hongde? Now that he was an enemy spy, how could outsiders not associate her with him, even suspecting the Su family as spies?

But they failed to understand, blaming Old Lady instead. What else could it be but ungratefulness?

Over the years, Old Lady hadn't been stingy with them!

Mom Zhang's heart turned cold. She waved her hand, summoning five or six maids who rushed forward to escort the two out.

Su Youyue watched them leave, her eyes slightly lowered.

Aunt Liu was one thing, but Su Qian was far from docile. For this trip to Zao Erzhuang, she would have to arrange more guards to watch over her.

Seeing them taken away, Old Lady Su's weathered eyes seemed filled with contemplation. Finally, she looked at Su Youyue. "Nuan Nuan, you've suffered these years. It's Grandmother's oversight."

Su Youyue shook her head. "Grandmother has never been unkind to Nuan Nuan, but the malice of small people is beyond ordinary comprehension. How could Grandmother protect Nuan Nuan from every angle?"

Those without ill intent can never fathom the depths of human wickedness.

Seeing her eldest granddaughter so reasonable, no longer the naive girl she once was, Old Lady Su felt a sudden realization.

Perhaps Nuan Nuan changed completely after learning about these secret matters...

Now, she carried the same demeanor as her mother did back then.

At this moment, Old Lady Su only felt indebted to her granddaughter, far from blaming her for using the witchcraft as part of her scheme.

After today, the witchcraft scandal would surely be overshadowed by Master Hongde's espionage. In comparison, the former would seem insignificant.

Su Youyue was about to ask Grandmother to rest when a servant hurried in. "Old Lady, Eldest Miss, Lady Jinghai came earlier, but for some reason, she left without entering the courtyard."

Both Old Lady Su and Su Youyue were startled, subconsciously assuming Lady Jinghai came regarding Xiao Feiyan's matter.

"Grandmother, I want to visit the Jinghai Manor..."

Considering the rumors outside these past few days, Su Youyue wasn't concerned, but thinking of Xiao Feiyan's condition, she couldn't help but worry.

Old Lady Su hesitated, intending to advise her granddaughter to go another day. After all, those in the Jinghai Manor might think Nuan Nuan cursed their young miss.

But seeing the concern on Su Youyue's face, she paused, then nodded. "Go see Miss Xiao at the Jinghai Manor."

Rarely did her granddaughter have a close friend. With this friend unconscious, how could she not worry?

It was also a good opportunity to assess if the Jinghai Manor was worthy of deeper friendship.

"Elder Sister, I'll come with you!" Su Rong immediately said. Having gained clarity on many matters, she increasingly preferred dealing with straightforward people. Plus, having spent time with Xiao Feiyan, she liked this marquis' daughter and wanted to see what was happening.

Most importantly, she wanted to tell the Jinghai Manor people in person that her Elder Sister was not a jinx, and Miss Xiao's illness had nothing to do with her.

After bidding farewell to Grandmother, Su Youyue soon boarded the carriage heading to the Jinghai Manor.

Yet, on the way, she grew apprehensive.

What if the Jinghai Manor wouldn't let her in?

Thinking this, she clenched her teeth, cursing Su Qian under her breath.

She could seek power and luxury, even take money from the manor secretly, but to ruin her sister's reputation for her own good name, disregarding the entire Su Manor's reputation, was the epitome of selfishness.

"Elder Sister, if the Marquis' people don't let you in, I'll go in first and explain today's events to Lady Lingshui. I don't believe she'll still misunderstand Elder Sister!"

Su Rong suddenly thought of this possibility, solemnly instructing Su Youyue as if she were a little adult.

Seeing her serious expression, Su Youyue's mood lightened somewhat, though upon reflection, her suggestion was sound.

As long as Lady Jinghai was reasonable, hearing today's events, she wouldn't harbor too deep a misunderstanding.

They arrived at the Jinghai Manor, fully prepared. When Su Rong went down to greet them, a servant asked, "It's Third Miss Su here. Has Eldest Miss Su come along?"

Su Rong hadn't anticipated this situation and hesitated whether to lie, but Su Youyue lifted the curtain. "I'm here too."

The servant boy immediately nodded. "Miss Su, our Lady Hou has instructed that if you come to visit our young miss, there's no need for us servants to announce your arrival; you may go in directly."

Although Su Rong didn't understand why Lady Hou would give such instructions, she was instantly relieved. This was perfect; if her elder sister had been turned away today, there would surely be many in the capital who would mock them tomorrow...

Su Youyue was also somewhat surprised, not expecting that Lady Jinghai Hou would have already given the servant boy prior instructions, indicating she knew of her impending visit.

Still, she couldn't fathom why Lady Hou had come to the Su residence earlier only to depart without bidding farewell.