Traveling through time and space

"It's okay, grandma. If Yuanyuan wants to live in the sun, she must have a legitimate identity. This identity is not shameful, and mother is not afraid of the sun. As for that man, you will know when you know him. Don't worry, grandma, Yuanyuan will not recognize him. Grandma only has Yuanyuan as a child, but he will definitely not lack Yuanyuan as a daughter. Grandma can do whatever you want."

"Okay, go to sleep." Grandma tucked Su Yuanyuan in. "You're awake." Su Yuanyuan woke up, turned over, stretched, and looked carefully. Grandma was sitting over there, and Mother Yang and Meiyun from yesterday were standing beside them, smiling.

"Grandma, you sleep so comfortably."

"She felt comfortable. I, an old woman, was kicked twice by her." said the grandmother with a smile.

"Grandma, Yuanyuan said that Yuanyuan was born in Wuxing when she was sleeping." The person on the bed argued cunningly, causing the three people to laugh.

"Ruyan, come in and serve the young lady. Meiyun, prepare a wider chaise longue in the room. That way, when the young lady stays here, I can sleep on the chaise longue. No one can stand her beatings and kicks."

"Grandma, do you dislike me?" Su Yuanyuan got out of bed and hugged her grandmother, acting coquettishly.

"Grandma doesn't dislike you. She's just worried that you won't be able to fully display your martial arts skills." Grandma smiled.

"Miss, our Su Mansion is the same as before." Meiyun said.

"Yes, our Su Mansion is going to be the same as before, Yuanyuan. So Mama Liu, Mama Liu, Mama Yang, Mama Yan, and Mama Wu have gone out with people to inspect the property. They will be back soon. The four of them have been my grandmother's personal maids since they were young. You have to respect them. For some reasons, none of them have married, so you have to call them mother."

"Miss, the young lady is very polite. She always calls me Mother Yan." Mother Yan wiped her tears.

"Okay, this is our Su family's granddaughter, Yuanyuan. You can't go anywhere today. Grandmother has sent people to deliver things. You can choose what you like." The mansion was very lively that day. The eldest brother and the second brother both came to help. As a result, the three of them discussed about reopening a shop. Su Yuanyuan racked her brains to think of dishes she could cook. The second brother wrote the menu. Many people came to the mansion, sometimes it was a tailor, sometimes it was this jewelry store, sometimes it was that jewelry store. They selected the best jewelry and sent it to the Marquis of Xiaoyong's Mansion, asking the young lady to go out and choose. They were indeed very beautiful, but Su Yuanyuan's eyes lingered for a little longer. After a little hesitation, her grandmother kept them all. Her grandmother said that these would be put in her dowry later. Su Yuanyuan kept saying that she was still young and could not make too many new clothes. It would be a pity to waste them. Besides, it is better to make clothes for one season. However, it cost nearly 100,000 taels of silver to buy clothes and jewelry for Su Yuanyuan. Her grandmother said that she would prepare a dowry for herself. Su Yuanyuan could only shake her head helplessly.

"There are some things you don't understand. Women start preparing their dowries from a young age. Second brother, you must work hard and get admitted to the imperial examination. When you get married, I will send you off and let everyone know that you have a brother who has passed the imperial examination."

"Okay, then Yuanyuan will wait. Second brother, Yuanyuan will not marry. She will find a live-in son-in-law to support the Su family. Yuanyuan wants to let grandma enjoy her old age. This is what Yuanyuan wants to do most."

"Okay, this way your grandmother's love for you will be worth it." The second brother affirmed.

"Shaowu, Shaocun, grandma will hold a banquet the day after tomorrow in the name of the Marquis of Xiaoyong's Mansion. The granddaughter of the Su family will return to her ancestral home. You two should come and help support the banquet. Go back and tell your father too. They can come if they want to, but don't force them if they don't want to."

"Yes, grandma, the grandson will come over."

"Grandma, my grandson will come over even if he takes a day off."

"Okay, I think the news has spread by now. Shaowu, please keep Yuanyuan informed of things happening outside in the future."

"Shao Wu understands. I will take good care of Yuanyuan," the eldest brother asked Yuanyuan when the grandmother was not around. "Yuanyuan, have you really thought it through?"

"Think about it carefully. Yuanyuan doesn't steal or rob, so there's nothing to be afraid of. The one who feels guilty is someone else. Yuanyuan wants to live a good life, so she can live as Yunniang's daughter." Su Yuanyuan said as they listened.

"Miss, so many people are here. I just heard that the elders of the old house have all arrived." Ru Yan and Zhi Lin were helping Su Yuanyuan dress up, while Zhi Rong and Zhi Ju took turns going back and forth to report various news. Zhi Ju used to serve in the mansion, and was arranged by grandmother to come and serve.

"Miss, I just went to the gate of the mansion and took a look. The decorations there are so beautiful, and there are many carriages." Zhiju came back and talked about what she had just seen.

"Zhi Ju, you can't be like this outside. You need to be more stable. Today is a good day for the young lady. In the Su family's ancestral hall, you will recognize your ancestors and return to your roots. From now on, our young lady is the only heir of the Su family."

"Yes, as a young lady of the Su family, you have to be steady in front of outsiders and have the ability to carry the Su family. Ru Yan, you have to give them some advice."

"Got it, miss."

"Miss, all the guests are here. The old lady asked if you are ready." Mother Yan asked at the door.

"Mother Yan, the young lady is so beautiful." Zhilin turned Su Yuanyuan, who was facing the diamond-shaped mirror, around.

"Yes, our young lady looks exactly like Miss Yunniang. Miss, let's go. The old lady is already in the hall talking to the clan."

Su Yuanyuan put on her veil and walked out, and they followed behind. Grandmother had already instructed them to shield the young lady from a lot of messes, but Su Yuanyuan felt that she could handle it. She could really see that there were quite a lot of people today, much more lively than the previous two days. There were many people coming and going, and they were obviously all noble people. Why do I say that? They were all wearing silk and satin. "Old lady, the young lady has arrived."

"Yuanyuan, come here and meet all the clan elders and all the Su family members," the grandmother called out.

"Yuanyuan greets grandmother and all the members of the Su family." Su Yuanyuan bowed.

"Niece Xiran, why did you make such a fuss about adopting a girl? You even invited us all here." The oldest man spoke, but he was swaying in his chair. Su Yuanyuan was worried that he would fall.

"Uncle, this is no small matter. My father and our lineage now have a successor. This is a major event for our Su Mansion in the capital and for the Marquis of Xiaoyong Mansion. Naturally, we must treat it with caution. My niece is also thinking about writing Yuanyuan's name into the family tree. Only then can my father and mother rest in peace in peace."

"Cousin, why don't you find a boy to inherit the bloodline of the Marquis of Bravery? There are plenty of boys in the clan." Someone stood up. It seemed that many people were unhappy about what happened today.

"Yeah, what's the big deal about getting a little girl? How can a little girl come out to take the position of the head of the family, not to mention the Marquis of Xiaoyong's Mansion, which is such a big place? Look at how they are discussing it... Some people are pointing fingers at the grandparents and grandchildren... Su Yuanyuan looked back and saw Ruyan, Zhilin, and Mother Yan were all standing behind her, and Mother Yan was very close to her grandmother. Su Yuanyuan gestured for Ruyan to come closer to talk. Su Yuanyuan asked her to pass the message over, asking if grandmother cared about these people? Ruyan asked doubtfully, and Su Yuanyuan nodded. Ruyan whispered to Zhilin and passed it on in turn. Grandmother listened and looked at Su Yuanyuan, who nodded. Su Yuanyuan felt that her grandmother nodded with some relief, and whispered a few words to Mother Yan, "Miss," the old lady said, "Don't care." Su Yuanyuan smiled at her grandmother.

"Yeah, how can a girl do that? In less than two years, she will get married, and after she gets married, all these will belong to someone else."

Yeah, I originally thought... someone looked over here, and the grandparents and grandchildren were really eavesdropping seriously, so the sound became quieter and I couldn't hear it anymore.

"Zhilin, go down and listen to what they're saying," Su Yuanyuan called out. She knew how to read lips, but she needed someone to eavesdrop. Since she couldn't do that in public, she had to send her. Su Yuanyuan herself carefully watched everyone's lips, as some were a little far away.

The people sitting across from her were whispering among themselves. Someone was asking if there was any way to change the old lady's mind. Su Yuanyuan was busy, looking around, and she had already gathered the general idea. Su Yuanyuan knew that her grandmother had given the clan 10,000 taels of silver every year for years, but then something dramatic happened. The people below seemed to be arguing, which was somewhat unexpected. Seeing that the situation was not good, her grandmother stood up and asked everyone to quiet down. "Everyone, please be quiet. Let's talk things over nicely." But it was no use. No one listened.

Someone put a teacup in front of Su Yuanyuan. Su Yuanyuan picked up the cup and dropped it on the ground with a bang, splashing tea everywhere. Her grandmother was scared. Su Yuanyuan clapped her hands and asked someone to help her grandmother sit down. "Everyone, this is the hall of our Marquis of Xiaoyong's Mansion. You are arguing here. Do you think this is a vegetable market?" Su Yuanyuan stood up, and her grandmother also stood up, but Mother Yang and Mother Yan forced her to sit down again.

"Everyone, please stop arguing, Auntie. The result of our discussion is that we do not agree with you taking this girl as the heir to the Marquis of Xiaoyong's Mansion."

"You don't agree? Why? Give me your reason. Do you think that if I become the heir, the Marquis of Xiaoyong's mansion will no longer be named Su, and the estate will fall into the hands of someone else?" Su Yuanyuan walked up to him and asked, "Why, let me get my point across, don't you?"

"Who are you? Where did you come from?"

"Who am I? What does it have to do with you? I am my grandmother's only granddaughter. How come there is any law in our Qingyang Dynasty that granddaughters cannot inherit? If the enemy comes, we will fight him. If the water comes, we will block it with earth. Su Yuanyuan felt that she was in a very good condition today and was very confident to argue with them. Su Yuanyuan untied her veil, "I am my grandmother's biological granddaughter. You can take a good look. I look like my mother." Su Yuanyuan walked back and forth several times.

"No, you're from your father's family, how can..." As soon as these words were spoken, someone naturally joined in. The situation was getting tense again, and seeing that the grandmother sitting upstairs was also a little nervous, Su Yuanyuan threw another teacup with a loud bang. She and the others shouted at them to stop, as throwing teacups was easier.

"After hearing you bickering, I don't want to argue with you anymore. Since you all disagree, I'm going to return to my roots today. Grandmother, we have no choice but to do this. Otherwise, when will we come up with a set of rules?"

"Yuanyuan, what do you think we should do?" asked the grandmother.

"Grandma," Su Yuanyuan walked up to her and knelt down seriously. "Grandma, I swear by my mother's spirit in heaven, in front of the Su family's grandfather and grandmother, that I am willing to marry a live-in son-in-law and expand the family. So, starting with me, I am willing to establish my own clan. From now on, the Marquis of Xiaoyong Mansion can become the new Su clan, and it will surely prosper again in the future."

"No, are you being worthy of the ancestors of the Su family?" Someone jumped out to refute, and Su Yuanyuan knew that he would definitely do so.

"Grandma, who is this person? How is he related to our family?"

"My grandfather and Marquis Xiaoyong's father are brothers."