A dream ends life

The next day

Xu Zhinian hired a carriage, took his injured son and his only belongings, and moved into the Taifu Mansion.

Xu cleared out a yard for them, and the father and son moved in.

Xu Qingyun lost his mother at a young age and had no mother to discipline him. Xu Zhinian was not a man of honor and spent his days hanging out in gambling houses and red-light districts. Without a wife to supervise him, he lived a carefree life.

Therefore, he never thought of marrying another wife, which made Xu Qingyun follow his example and become the same as him.

Xu Zhinian is even better than his teacher. He loves gambling and goes to red-light districts just to relax and have some fun.

However, he had been hanging out in brothels for years, and his body was drained by alcohol and sex at a young age. When he got tired of staying in brothels, he went to the gambling house to adjust his mood. The father and son were just the opposite.

Xu Qingyun was beaten all over, and although he looked scary on the surface, he was actually fine inside. It didn't stop him from eating, drinking and having fun.

The courtyard of the Taifu Mansion is better than his home, the food is better than his home, and the maids, ugh! are also better than his home!

The father and son settled down there peacefully. Xu also picked out a lot of good things from the warehouse and sent them over, which made Xu Qingyun's eyes widen.

My aunt is so good to them. If she had known earlier, he would have moved in earlier. Why is he still hanging around in the gambling house?

The people in the gambling house were well-informed. The father and son moved in one day, and the next day they came to collect their debts.

A dozen thugs stood at the gate of the Taifu Mansion, making loud noises. More and more people gathered around to watch the fun, and the usually quiet street suddenly turned into a vegetable market.

Xu Zhinian and his son stayed in the house and did not dare to go out, so they came to Rong'an Courtyard to find Xu.

Xu didn't expect the people in the gambling house to be so arrogant. This is the residence of the Grand Tutor. How dare these lowly people like them?

"Butler Yu, take the palace guards and drive them away!" Xu was furious.

Housekeeper Yu shook his head and said, "These people have not entered the mansion, but are standing on the street. If we beat them, it may be difficult to convince the crowd. Madam, you should think of another way!"

Xu: "Then what should we do? Should we just let those people block the door and refuse to leave? How can Han'er save face if a few hooligans block the door?"

Xu Zhinian and Xu Qingyun looked at each other, and Xu Zhinian said, "Second sister, why don't you find Su here? As long as she is willing to pay, won't everything be solved?"

Xu thought of Su Ci. Su Ci was not so easy to talk to anymore. She was not sure she could control Su Ci.

"She is Han'er's wife, so it is natural for her to share the worries of the family. A family should share happiness and hardships. She enjoys the glory of being the wife of the Grand Tutor, so naturally she has to maintain the reputation of the Grand Tutor's Mansion."

Xu Zhinian urged Xu to let Su Ci come out to clean up the mess, and Xu was somewhat tempted.

There is no other way. The mansion cannot even take out a tael of silver right now. Su Ci is the only one who can solve this problem.

"Butler Yu, go call Su over and tell her I have something to discuss with her."

Steward Yu took the order and went straight to Su Ci's yard, explained his purpose, and conveyed Xu's words.

If the master is willing to give him face, he is the steward. If the master is not willing to give him face, he is just a servant and he just needs to do his job well. He also understands these people and it is not something he can inspire.

Su Ci did not show up, nor did he call him in to reply. He only let Chunshui come out with a message.

"Butler, my wife is really in a bad condition and can't leave the house. If you are not in a hurry, please wait until my wife is better before going over. If you are in a hurry, please move over and come see our wife."

After Chunshui finished speaking, he bowed to Butler Yu and returned to the yard.

The old butler silently returned to Rong'an Courtyard. He was just a porter.

After hearing this, Mrs. Xu slammed the table, and two of her carefully maintained nails broke when they hit the table. She said angrily: "She is trying to piss me off to death!" No daughter-in-law would ask her mother-in-law to run errands for her.

Xu Zhinian advised: "Second sister, please be patient for a while. After these things are settled, it will not be too late to deal with that bitch. Let's go to her yard first. People who achieve great things don't care about trivial matters."

Xu had no choice. Her desire for money reached its peak at this time. If she had money, why would she let her brother and nephew suffer?

If she had money, why would she be so humble and look at the face of that bitch Su! The vicious look in her eyes was ready to move. She was still too soft-hearted and was too lenient with Su!

She suppressed her indignation, asked Shanhu to tidy her up, and then walked out of Rong'an Hall leisurely.

Xu Zhinian and Xu Qingyun followed her, and the three of them came to Su's together.

Su Ci was sitting at the desk, on which were several account books placed in a mess. He was holding a piece of paper in his hand, as if he was about to write something.

Shanhu pushed the door open and Xu walked straight in.

"Humph! Aren't you sick and unable to get out of bed? You look so energetic, you don't even want to pretend, Su, you are so brave!"

Xu Zhinian and his son also came in. Xu Qingyun looked at Su Ci, who was as steady as a rock, with amazement in his eyes.

This cousin's wife is so pretty, why doesn't my cousin know how to cherish her? If he had such a beautiful wife who could make money at home, why would he go to a brothel? Wouldn't it be better to have a beautiful wife and concubines at home?

Su Ci didn't respond, but asked directly: "Old Madam, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Xu choked. Although she had entered this courtyard, she had no intention of trying to curry favor with the village woman of the Su family. She didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Xu Zhinian stepped forward and said, "Daughter-in-law Han, your mother-in-law and we came here today to discuss something with you. I'm sure you've heard about the noise outside the door. Your uncle was forced to this point. We are all family. You helped your uncle get through this hurdle. Your uncle will be grateful to you!"

Xu Zhinian didn't beat around the bush and simply stated the purpose of his visit. Now that things had come to this, Su Ci wouldn't just ignore it.

Su Ci raised her eyebrows. Xu Zhinian made her look at him with higher regard. He was much more real than those people who always believed that what’s yours is mine and what’s mine is still mine.

At least you know that you should have the right attitude when asking for help.

"How do you want me to help you?" Su Ci asked.

Xu looked surprised and pretended to be confused. Su was always good at making trouble, but that was all she could do.

"You are the wife of the Grand Tutor, and Han'er is not in the mansion. Now that something has happened in the mansion, of course you have to come forward to solve it. The title of the Grand Tutor's wife is not for nothing."

Did they know that she was the wife of the Grand Tutor? Xu had never acknowledged her as her daughter-in-law, fearing that her background would bring discredit to the noble Grand Tutor's House.

Now that Xu said that she was the Grand Tutor's wife, I wonder if she felt embarrassed.

Su Ci was silent, and the whole room was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Xu was left standing there, looking a little unnatural.

Xu Zhinian pulled her sleeves and said, "Second sister, Han'er's wife didn't say she doesn't care, right? Han'er's wife, quickly apologize to your mother-in-law, and we can put this matter behind us!"

Su Ci remained silent, but pulled out a piece of white paper from under an account book and placed it in front of Xu!