Traveling through time and space

"Princess, I was wrong and I will never shirk my responsibility. Please punish me, Princess."

Looking at the people kneeling on the ground, Su Yuanyuan had some realization. Forget it, this anger cannot be taken out on them. "You all should stand up and go back to have a good rest." He wanted to discuss the matter of rebuilding the mansion with some old people, but just after noon, the gatekeeper came to report that people from the palace had arrived, and people from the government office had also arrived. Su Yuanyuan went to see, and it was Eunuch Shen who came in person. Su Yuanyuan thanked him first. He came to pay his respects to his grandmother two days ago. The people from the government office were led by an official named Zheng, but he was always cautious and did not dare to step forward to speak. Eunuch Shen said that the palace asked him to ask, Xiao Su Yuanyuan called Dongmei and Yulin to tell them the details of the incident at Yonghou Mansion. While they were talking, Lord Zhuo, the prefect of the capital, came in person. They asked questions and Dongmei and the others answered them. Su Yuanyuan also told them what happened after she woke up, but she only said that there were two young men around 20 years old, one trying to strangle her and the other trying to stop her. She took advantage of this opportunity and sneaked out of the house. As for everything else, Su Yuanyuan said she didn't know, because she really didn't know. When asked where the house was, Su Yuanyuan really didn't know because it was night. Su Yuanyuan just tried her best to recall the journey of that day in her mind. She wanted to find that place because there should be a sudden breakthrough over there. Only by knowing who was in that room could she take the next step. Besides, she seemed to have some idea in her mind because the word "he" that the two young men asked about should be related to him. She just hoped that it was not what she thought. While she was thinking about it, the doorman said that Master Cai and several other masters had arrived. Su Yuanyuan invited them in and could only entertain them in Shanhe Hall. It turned out that it was the two Masters Lu who came with them.

"Greetings, Princess Anle," someone bowed when they saw the house.

"Everyone, please take a seat," Su Yuanyuan returned the greeting slightly, "Yuanyuan would like to thank you all for coming to attend my grandmother's funeral today." Several of the people in front of her had come in the past few days to pay their respects to her grandmother.

"Yuanyuan, please accept my condolences. The old lady has passed away, and you have to live a good life. If you have any difficulties, please feel free to tell us." Jiang Runyu stood up and bowed. "We have been together for more than half a year. We are already brothers and friends."

"Thank you, Brother Jiang." Su Yuanyuan looked around and saw someone she didn't recognize. "Who is..." Su Yuanyuan pointed at the person in front of her and asked.

"Yuanyuan, this is Zhu Zhe's brother Zhu Hua. They will have other things to do together later, so the eldest brother invited him to come in and sit with him." As the eldest brother introduced, Zhu Hua stood up and bowed.

"Hello, Mr. Zhu, I'm sorry for the inconvenience," Su Yuanyuan nodded.

"Yuanyuan, what happened that day? How did you get kidnapped? Have you seen the people who kidnapped you? Do you remember what they look like? How did you get out? ... The young masters in front of her asked a lot of questions, saying that only by knowing specific clues could they investigate, find the person who sneaked into the Marquis of Xiaoyong's mansion that night, and find the real culprit. But Su Yuanyuan insisted that she had fainted. When she woke up, she didn't know where she was. She only saw two young masters. One of them came up to strangle her, and the other was trying to stop him. She took advantage of the quarrel between the two of them and secretly avoided them, climbed over the wall and ran away. When she ran out, she didn't know where she was. Anyway, it was pitch black all around, and she didn't know where to run. Later, she met a man on horseback on a road. She desperately asked for help. Unexpectedly, she met the eldest son of the Ge Mansion, who sent her back to the mansion. Su Yuanyuan said nothing else because she wanted to avenge her grandmother herself. This was the only answer she had.

"Princess, what the eldest young master did today was a little inappropriate."

"Shouldn't we bring strangers into the house?" Su Yuanyuan asked Mother Yan who was speaking.

"Yes, the princess is still a little girl who has not yet reached the age of marriage."

"Mother Yan, this princess is a young girl who hasn't even reached the age of marriage yet, but I'm also the only mistress of this Xiaoyong Marquis Mansion. To support this Xiaoyong Marquis Mansion, I'm no longer a young girl. Besides, I'm afraid no one in this world will treat this princess as an innocent little girl anymore."

"Princess, you have to avenge the old lady. Before she passed away, the only thing she couldn't let go of was you, Princess," Old Lady Yan choked up a little.

"Don't worry, this princess will definitely avenge my grandmother." Su Yuanyuan was determined in her heart.

"Princess, Dongmei and Chunmei are here to ask for a meeting." Zhilin came in and answered.

Su Yuanyuan nodded and motioned for them to come in. Since punishing them, Su Yuanyuan never let them in to serve her again. "Your servant greets the princess." The two of them came in and knelt down to kowtow.

"Stand up and talk." Su Yuanyuan looked at the two of them and spoke.

"Princess, this is our fault. Princess, you are kind-hearted. Please forgive us." Xingmei spoke first.

"Forgive? Xingmei, tell me, how can I forgive you? Because of your negligence, the old lady is gone, and I almost lost my life. How can I trust you like before and entrust my life to you? And you still have the audacity to ask me to forgive you? Don't worry, I have thought of your destination. Considering our master-servant relationship over the past six months, you can go back to where you came from. Dongmei, contact Eunuch Shen and ask him to take you away."

"Princess, we really know we were wrong. Please give us another chance. We will be better and serve you more attentively in the future." Dongmei and Rumei lay down and talked.

"But, Dongmei, my grandmother died because of you. How can I forgive you? You have also suffered the pain of losing your loved ones. I will never see my grandmother in this life." Su Yuanyuan choked up. This was how she was when she mentioned her grandmother.

"Princess, I am willing to remain unmarried for the rest of my life, to serve you and protect your safety."

"Princess, I am willing too." Dongmei said, and Rumei echoed.

"Princess, I am willing too."

"You go down first, let me think about it," Su Yuanyuan carefully identified them.

"Princess, there is something I want to say but I don't know whether I should or not." They all went out and Zhilin came up to speak.

"Say it directly."

"Princess, I've seen Miss Xingmei wandering around the yard several times, looking like she's looking for something."

"Is it in the collapsed yard? Princess, I have seen it. There are also two eunuchs who often walk around in the yard. They really seem to be looking for something." Mother Yan also agreed.

"Mother Yan, when it gets dark, find an excuse and ask Dongmei to come over quietly."

"Yes, Princess,"

"How's the situation with the housekeeper and Mother Wu going?" Su Yuanyuan asked. It would be great if this matter was resolved sooner rather than later. Besides, it was time to get the courtyard renovated and get Xu Kun over as well.

"Princess, the butler and Mother Wu are here." Zhiju came in as she was speaking.

Su Yuanyuan nodded. They came in, greeted them, and gestured for them to sit down and talk. "Uncle Su, Madam Wu, please sit down and talk. This princess still has a lot to ask you. Uncle Su, have you settled the matter with the eldest young master?"

"Princess, these things were left to you by the old lady."

"Mother Wu, now that we've made the decision, let's not talk about it anymore. They are also my descendants, my brothers and sisters. Giving these things to them is also a token of my care."

"Don't worry, Princess. I've packed up all those things and given them to the eldest young master. They have nothing to do with us anymore. But there will only be two shops in the mansion from now on."

"Don't worry, Su Bo, this princess won't just sit back and enjoy her old fortune. I will also go out and earn money. I have a few questions to ask you. It's only been ten days since my grandmother passed away. It's impossible to start construction on this mansion, right?"

"No, it will take a month."

"Well, then, you should just accommodate them and let the servants wait a few more months. After a month, the construction will begin. Su Bo, find a professional and give them a thorough consultation. How much money will it cost to renovate the entire mansion? We should try to shorten the construction period. How much cash is left in the mansion's account?"

"Princess, I have asked someone, and they said we need one hundred thousand taels of silver. The amount on the books may not be enough. The mansion only has thirty to fifty thousand taels of silver in cash." Su Bo was a little worried.

"Uncle Su, don't worry about money. This princess still has two hundred thousand taels of silver in cash. It would be a waste to keep it at home. Go out and find a few suitable shops and add a few more shops to the mansion. Tomorrow, call the managers of the remaining two shops. This princess has something to ask them."

"Yes, Princess,"

"Uncle Su, Madam Wu, and Madam Yan, you are all elders in the mansion. From now on, I'll have to trouble you to take care of this family. Uncle Su, you are still the chief steward, and you are still responsible for the affairs outside. Madam Wu, you will be in charge of the servants in the mansion for the time being. Xu Kun, you will be the third steward in the mansion. Your main responsibility is to help the chief steward and take care of the affairs outside. Most importantly, you are responsible for accompanying me in whatever I do. As for your affairs with Hehua, etc...."

"Princess, Hehua said that the princess and the old lady have given us both a new life. We should observe mourning for the old lady for a year and then get married a year later." Xu Kun stood up and said.

"Well, it's rare that you're so thoughtful. Do your job well in the future. In a year, I will personally give you a wedding."

"Thank you, Princess, for your help."

"Mother Wu, you take care of the mansion's food, clothing, housing, and transportation. Uncle Su, you and Xu Kun should write down everything that needs repairing and adding to the mansion. One month from now, the renovations will officially begin. Remember, don't change anything. Keep it the same as when Grandmother was here. This is the best thing this princess can do for Grandmother..."

"Princess, don't be like before. For the past six months, the old lady has been saying that after the New Year, she will convert the Marquis of Xiaoyong's Mansion into the Princess's Mansion. The old lady also said that as long as you live with the princess, it doesn't matter where you live. Let's just follow the old lady's wish."

"Yes, Princess Wu is right. I have heard the old lady mention it several times in the past six months." Mrs. Yan echoed Mrs. Wu's words.

"This..." Su Yuanyuan had never thought about having her own courtyard, but this was the Marquis of Xiaoyong's Mansion after all, and it was the Su family's property. "Okay, but the main house in the courtyard is still called Cunshan Hall. The renovation of Cunshan Hall must be the same as before. There are traces of my grandmother here."

"Okay, Princess, Cunshantang is still the same as before." Su Bo was a little moved.

"Don't worry, I will always avenge my grandmother. I won't feel at ease if I don't. You all go down and rest." Su Yuanyuan watched them say goodbye and leave one by one. Su Yuanyuan breathed a sigh of relief. After washing up, she asked Zhilin and the others to go out as well. She also rested herself. After listening to see if there was any movement outside, she went back to the space.

"Sister, you look very bad." Su Yuanyuan then cooked a few dishes and placed them in front of Xiaoyue'er.

"Yes, now that my grandmother is gone, I will have no relatives."

"Sister, just tell me what you have to say. This is not what you have in mind."

"Little brat, you are not allowed to read my heart. I want to avenge my grandmother. Do you remember where the room we stayed in was?"

"Sister, Xiaoyue only remembers the general location."

"Okay, then we'll go find it that day. First, we have to find out who owns the yard so we can know who's behind it. No matter what, they're all responsible for Grandma's death. Only after we've avenged ourselves and feel at ease can we do anything else."

"Okay, sister, Xiaoyue will help you. You are really a person who is grateful for what you have received." Xiaoyue muttered.

"Okay, you are such a good child. Eat everything here. I will make you something delicious when I have time in the evening. Xiaoyue'er, I am so happy to meet you." Su Yuanyuan looked at Xiaoyue'er who was eating happily.

"Sister, Xiaoyue is also very happy."

"Excuse me, what exactly are you?" Su Yuanyuan was curious about this thing in front of her that looked like a human but was not.

"Sister, Xiaoyue'er's true form is a spirit, and she's not yet at the stage where she can transform into a human."

"I thought you were a butterfly. Go eat. I'm going back." Su Yuanyuan touched his head and left the space. She lay down on her own bed, thinking about it and got up again. She thought about the steps to take next. The first step now was to find the house and then find the person. There was no light in the house, but there was a rustling sound. Su Yuanyuan held her breath and heard a soft breathing sound in the house. "Is it you, uncle?"

"It's me."

"What's the matter with you coming here at this quiet time of night?"

"This young master wants to ask who is the enemy of your Marquis of Xiaoyong Mansion and has kidnapped the princess."

"Uncle, you should know who I am, but I don't know who you are? This is unfair." Su Yuanyuan is not a fool. "Besides, I don't want to say the same thing again."

"But that's not the real truth?"

"You know the real truth. Are you the one behind this? You are Su Yuanyuan's enemy and the one who killed my grandmother."

"I am not, but I can also guarantee that I am not your enemy."