Shengjing Noble

Lu Wanjun looked at him sarcastically and asked, "Why not? Don't you all want my dowry?"

Su Yongcheng's face looked as embarrassed as if he had eaten a fly. He has always been very concerned about his reputation, so how could he bow his head and show weakness in front of a woman.

Even if he really coveted it, he would never show it in front of others.

Even if these people are his relatives.

"How can I, a dignified official of the imperial court, be interested in a concubine's dowry? Humph, I just wanted to give you a chance to show off because you raised Lan Xin. Since you don't know what's good for you, forget it. Take this rebellious girl back to your Suiyuexuan and don't show up in the front yard tomorrow. Do you understand?"

Lu Wanjun sneered, feeling completely unmoved by the humiliation.

If it were in the past, she would have been sad and upset, but now she was so heartbroken that she was immune to it.

"Everyone, rest assured. I will be at Suiyuexuan to help Yinyin celebrate her birthday tomorrow. I will definitely not appear at Su Lanxin's coming-of-age party."

Even if you invite her, she won't go. It's unlucky!

After saying that, she turned around and left Wanshou Pavilion with Su Lanyin. Her back looked particularly chic, without the loneliness as before.

The old lady was furious when she saw this: "You shouldn't have married this lowly concubine!"

Su Yongcheng looked at the gate absentmindedly, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he felt that Lu Wanjun had changed a lot.

Liu Ruyan frowned, as if she had noticed something, and immediately stepped forward, took his arm, and whispered, "Husband."

Su Yongcheng came back to his senses, looked at her coldly, pulled his arm out unnoticeably, and spoke in an indifferent tone.

"You should prepare well for tomorrow's coming-of-age banquet, and don't let the Su family lose face in public."

Liu Ruyan gritted her teeth and could only lower her head in frustration: "Yes."

That's easy to say, but who's going to pay for it?

Ever since she became the housekeeper, she had to use her dowry to supplement her income almost every day. If this continued, her private treasury would be drained dry.

She had to find a way to return this hot potato to Lu Wanjun!

……

The next day.

Early in the morning, the Su family began to arrange all matters related to the coming-of-age ceremony. Su Yongcheng and Liu Ruyan were dressed in bright and beautiful clothes and stood at the gate to welcome the guests.

But after waiting for a long time, there was no one in sight.

The people passing by couldn't help but feel curious.

"What good news is going on in the Su family today? Why is the owner standing at the door?"

"You don't know yet? The Su family's eldest daughter is holding her coming-of-age ceremony, and many dignitaries have been invited to a banquet today."

"No wonder. I heard that although Lord Su's official position is not high, he has a very good reputation in Shengjing and is expected to be promoted after the new year."

"Yes, yes. Moreover, their family has had contacts with many high-ranking families over the years and has a very good relationship with people."

……

Listening to everyone's discussions, Su Yongcheng raised his chin with some pride.

He was a noble man and always regarded money as dirt. Many of his colleagues admired him, and even the emperor praised him.

It is only a matter of time before you can rise to the top!

But... he waited and waited, but there was still no sign of a carriage at the intersection.

He couldn't hold it in any longer and asked in a low voice, "Have all the invitations been delivered?"

Liu Ruyan's face was rarely tinged with anxiety. She nodded and replied, "They have all been delivered. I sent Mo Xiang to deliver them one by one."

"You didn't go to see him off in person?" Su Yongcheng frowned, dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes.

"This... is just an invitation. How can I deliver it to so many households?"

"In the past, Wanjun personally delivered the invitations to banquets at home!"

Anger flashed across Liu Ruyan's eyes, but she still maintained a gentle and elegant look, even with a hint of grievance.

"She is a concubine and comes from a merchant family. There is nothing wrong with her doing these things. But I am your wife and come from a marquis's family. If I personally deliver the invitation, wouldn't it be humble? It would make others laugh at our Su family for being flattering."

Hearing her say this, Su Yongcheng's resentment dissipated, and he understood: "Ruyan's words make sense. Your husband has wrongly blamed you. Next time there is such a thing, you should let Lu Wanjun do it."

Liu Ruyan smiled shyly, walked forward and took his arm. The two of them looked very affectionate, which attracted the onlookers to disperse.

After all, the world is not open enough to watch couples show their affection.

the other side.

Inside Suiyuexuan, the place is very lively with lights and decorations.

The musicians invited from Xianyin Pavilion were tuning their instruments, and the dancers from Yuzilou were warming up nearby.

The not-so-wide yard was filled with tables and chairs, on which were placed colorful, fragrant and delicious tea, fruit and snacks.

Su Lanyin counted and found there were nine tables, so she looked puzzled.

"Mom, besides you and my brothers, is there anyone else coming?"

Lu Wanjun nodded: "Of course, my daughter's birthday party, of course I have to invite distinguished guests."

"Who?" She was very curious.

"Well, you'll know when you get here. Today is your birthday, so sit down and have a rest. I'll take care of it."

Just as he finished speaking, two handsome and elegant young men walked in from the door. From a distance, their figures and appearances were almost identical, but only those who were closest to them could tell them apart.

Su Shengyun and Su Shengming walked in side by side, both holding exquisite gift boxes and presenting them with both hands.

"Third brother wishes Yinyin a happy birthday. May you be happy forever."

"Fourth brother wishes you good teeth!"

The third brother has a gentle smile and a refined temperament, and is exceptionally otherworldly.

The fourth brother, although he has the same face, has a completely different kind of unruly and carefree demeanor. He has a naughty smile on his face, and looks a bit cool and handsome.

Su Lanyin accepted the gift with great joy: "Thank you, brothers. Where is my eldest brother?"

When Su Shengyan was mentioned, everyone's faces suddenly became solemn, and even Su Shengming stopped smiling.

Pain flashed in Lu Wanjun's eyes, and she tried to hold back her tears and comforted him, "Yinyin, it's inconvenient for big brother to go out, so he won't come today."

Su Lanyin lowered her head. To others, she looked very lost at the moment, but deep down she was thinking about her past life.

Su Shengyan is twenty years old this year. The incident happened three years ago.

At that time, he was the most famous young man in Shengjing City. He was full of vigor and vitality, and was both civil and military. Even the emperor once praised him by saying that heroes emerge from youth.

But after he was accidentally injured and his tendons and veins were broken and he became blind, he not only lost the qualification to take the martial arts champion examination, but even his childhood sweetheart fiancee broke off the engagement and remarried.

After that, Su Shengyan went from being a favored child of destiny praised by everyone to a complete useless person. He locked himself in Langya Pavilion all day long and tried to commit suicide many times.

In the end, if Lu Wanjun hadn't threatened to die, he would have died long ago.

On such a lively day, with outsiders present, the eldest brother would definitely not come out. He was afraid of feeling sympathy or contempt from others, which would be too humiliating for him.

Taking a deep breath, Su Lanyin suddenly tightened her fingers holding the gift.

The reason why she was in a hurry to study medicine in this life was to be able to cure her elder brother's tendons and eyes.

In her previous life, she was just one step away from success, but unfortunately, her eldest brother committed suicide by taking poison, and her legs were chopped off by her enemies.