Shengjing Noble

The second son turned a deaf ear to what was happening outside and focused on reading books of sages and philosophers, and didn't care about her at all.

The third son is a playboy. He runs away from home every day and is never seen again.

The only daughter was full of disdain for her some time ago, and even said all day long that she was not as elegant and gentle as the first lady.

But now, her daughter seems to have become a different person. She is kind and caring to her, and they are very close to each other.

The eldest son was also willing to come out of the haze and face the world again, and the second son was no longer indifferent and learned to care about her and worry about her.

Now her children have finally returned to the close and loving relationship they had as children.

But... there's still one person missing.

Thinking of this, a look of disappointment flashed in Lu Wanjun's eyes, and she couldn't help but sigh.

"Mom, what's wrong with you? Why are you suddenly unhappy? Is it because the food doesn't suit your taste?" Su Shengyun looked puzzled, with worry flashing in his eyes.

Su Lanyin took one look and immediately understood, and said coldly: "Mother, are you thinking about Fourth Brother?"

"Old Four?" Su Shengyan was stunned, and couldn't help but be curious, "Why haven't I seen him these days?"

Su Lanyin curled her lips, a cold look flashed in her eyes, but she didn't speak.

Lu Wanjun said angrily, "Let's not talk about that rebellious son. Let's eat."

The three siblings looked at each other, said no more, and lowered their heads to eat.

After dinner, Su Shengyun said, "I will take the imperial examination soon. I have to go back to my room to retreat. I won't be able to visit mother in the next few days."

"Why are you looking at me? I'm fine and I don't need you to worry about me. Your task now is to study hard and try to pass the imperial examination."

"Yeah!" Su Shengyun was full of confidence. He turned around and was about to leave but was stopped by Su Lanyin.

"Where is Third Brother going to retreat?" she asked with a smile.

"Of course it's my yard, where else can I go?" he asked.

"Third brother, you can't study alone without someone to serve you. How about this? There is a room in the backyard of Langya Pavilion. I have already sent someone to clean it up. You can study there. My eldest brother and I can take care of you. If someone wants to disturb you, I can help you stop him. How do you think?"

"But..." Su Shengyun didn't understand why she proposed this, and she even cleaned up the room, as if she had been prepared for it.

"But what? Yinyin is right. I, as your eldest brother, am worried about you retreating alone."

Lu Wanjun thought it made sense: "Yes, if you study too hard and have a headache or fever, Yinyin, who knows medicine, can take care of you."

"Yes, Third Brother, you can come live in Langya Pavilion. I will ask Cuizhu to bring people to help you pack your things. Oh, and I've also found a new servant for you."

After saying that, Su Lanyin shouted towards the door: "Ah Cheng, come in."

A boy of about thirteen or fourteen walked in from outside the door. He had a fair and well-behaved face and looked very smart.

"Sixth Miss, please give your orders."

Su Lanyin said, "Have you read all the books I asked you to read these days?"

"Yes, I have read them all!" Ah Cheng stood up straight and nodded rapidly.

"Then recite a few paragraphs."

"Yes!"

Ah Cheng was a little nervous, but he still stumbled over and recited some poems from the book.

Su Lanyin was very satisfied: "I personally selected Ah Cheng. I trust his character and he has also been educated. He is an excellent book boy. If he learns well from my third brother, I plan to support him in taking the imperial examination in the future."

Ah Cheng was stunned when he heard this: "Girl, you... are you telling the truth? How can I... how can I..."

The Sheng Dynasty had a regulation that people of merchant or slave origin were not allowed to take the imperial examinations. Ah Cheng was a slave who had signed a contract to sell himself, so naturally he could not take the exam.

But if Su Lanyin helped him change his slave status, everything would be solved.

"It depends on Third Brother if he is willing to accept you."

Su Shengyun was a little embarrassed. After all, he already had a servant boy chosen for him by the eldest lady. Although he was usually lazy, he didn't make any big mistakes.

Su Lanyin knew his concerns, so she said, "Third brother, don't worry too much. Let Ah Cheng take care of you while you are in Langya Pavilion. When you return to your own courtyard, let the servant arranged by the eldest lady take care of you. How about that?"

"That's fine too, then I'll listen to Yinyin."

Su Lanyin gave a wink, and Ah Cheng quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed to express his gratitude, then followed Cuizhu to pack up Su Shengyun's things.

……

In the afternoon, Li Lanxiang and Su Yaozu were left outside the Su family's door. They were unconscious, but their bruised faces and dirty bodies seemed to have been through a disaster.

Passersby watched and there was no lack of discussion.

Soon, this matter reached the old lady's ears, and she was so distressed that she almost fainted.

It happened that Su Yongcheng was ordered to go to Lincheng on business and was not at home, so Liu Ruyan had to carry him back first and then make plans.

She sent people to inquire everywhere and found out what had happened in Tonglu Academy, but she still didn't know the background of the lady that Li Lanxiang and Su Yaozu had offended.

But as a woman, she couldn't make any decisions and could only wait for Su Yongcheng to come back.

……

Late at night, light snow was falling outside the window. Langya Pavilion was silent except for the flickering candlelight.

After Su Shengyan finished drinking the medicine, Su Lanyin considerately wiped his mouth with a handkerchief.

Suddenly, he shook his head and looked away, his eyes full of seriousness and sharpness, which made her feel a little scared.

This look is like a knife that can cut through a person's disguise and reveal all secrets.

Su Lanyin put away the handkerchief and stood up, pretending to be relaxed and asked: "Brother, why are you looking at me like that?"

Su Shengyan's eyes were cold and his voice was low: "Yinyin, you have always been well-behaved and never lied. Today, my brother has something to ask you, and I hope you can tell the truth."

Hearing him say this, her heart tightened and her face turned even paler.

After dodging her gaze for a few times, she slowly raised her head and said with a smile, "Ask, big brother."

"You sit down first."

"it is good."

Su Lanyin sat down obediently on the round stool beside the bed: "Brother, you can ask now."

Su Shengyan asked coldly, "You have never seen Madam Helan, how did you recognize her?"

Sure enough, this is what the eldest brother wanted to ask.

She felt a little confused and didn't know how to start for a moment.

Looking back on today, the only flaw exposed was the sentence that reminded my third brother to take the martial arts exam.

It was just an unintentional mistake on her part, but unexpectedly Su Shengyan took it to heart.

Su Lanyin couldn't help but think that if her elder brother was her enemy, he must be a very powerful and terrifying enemy.

Fortunately, they are siblings and will only stand in the same camp.

She hesitated to speak, with confusion in her eyes.

But I wasn't thinking about how to lie, but how to explain the complicated reasons.

My eldest brother is not as easy to fool as Lu Wanjun, but fortunately he believes in himself.

So Su Lanyin calmed down and said with a serious look in her eyes: "Brother, we have all died once."

Su Shengyan frowned even more tightly, a hint of disbelief flashed across his eyes, and he asked in confusion: "Dead?"

"You can also think of it as a nightmare. In the dream, you, my third brother, my fourth brother, my mother, and I are all dead."

"So, you saw Madam Helan in your dream?"

"You can say that."

Su Shengyan suddenly became curious: "How did we die?"