Bai Yunbian had already gone back to his room to pack his luggage and tidy up his appearance, but Xia Jingyun was sitting in his room, looking out the window in a daze.
He always had a feeling that the civil strife in the Su family was deliberately triggered by someone. Many incidents, including the mysterious illness of the head of the Su family, could also prove it. However, according to the method given to him by Bishop Lao Zhuang of Baiyi Villa that day, there was something he had never understood. Yes, where does the other party gain?
What the Su family can provide is Yunmengzhou's connections and prestige, as well as the Su family's own massive wealth, oh, and thousands of clan soldiers.
According to everyone's basically unanimous belief that troubled times are coming, these thousands of clan soldiers will be a huge asset when troubled times arise in the future.
If they get the full support of the Su family, the other party is likely to be able to occupy a state in Yunmeng State and have thousands of elite soldiers, which will be the capital to compete for the world in the future.
This is not difficult to guess, but what he can't figure out is, assuming that there is such a person behind the plan, how can the other party guarantee that they can obtain this?
The second roommate of the Su family is not a fool. He is very strong. When the day comes that he really wants to fight for the world, can't he fight for it himself?
Why should we hand over these things to an outsider?
Just because that mysterious force helped him kill his elder brother?
But according to the previous situation of the Su family, all the heads of the Su family are convinced!
Suddenly, his expression changed, and he suddenly thought of a possibility. Could it be that the other party wanted to help Dafang turn the tide again at such a critical moment?
After such help, if the suspicion of murdering the head of the family can be cleared, maybe we can really gain the sincere friendship of the Su family, and even gain the eldest daughter of the Su family, the pearl of Dongting!
After all, no woman wants to fight for the world in troubled times, right?
! ! !
Xia Jingyun's eyes flashed.
no! I'm not even willing to start! Why do you do that!
He immediately stood up, walked around, changed clothes, and went to Su's house for a fight!
I want this Su family!
I'll try to get this Dongting Pearl! ——
"Hahahahaha!"
In the courtyard of the second house, I can always hear such hearty laughter recently. It is the joyous song of the winner.
The second master of the Su family was sitting in the middle of the main hall, looking at the few confidants in front of him, waving his hands proudly and smiling proudly: "There is no need to say too much compliments. Although the overall situation is stable now, there are a lot of troubles. We should look to the future. I want the Su family to flourish in my hands."
Everyone praised, "Second Master is wise!"
"Now that the third child has given up and ran away, we can no longer follow this lunatic like him before and immediately issue an order to stop all attacks and frame-ups against court officials. At the same time, whether it is our hardcore or our support No matter the person, even those who originally stood on the third side, they all want to be comforted. If they give money or fields, they must minimize the impact of this matter."
"Then, whether it is the property recently snatched from Laosan or the property we already own, we can also comfort them and make them feel relieved and not to ruin the situation."
"Fourth brother, you have to handle this matter yourself."
The fourth master of the Su family was sitting below, stood up quickly, and said respectfully, "Okay, second brother, I'll do it right away."
The second master of the Su family nodded lightly, and the confidants around him couldn't help feeling a little emotional about the fourth master. He was a good biological son, but now he has become a servant, so he is better than them.
"Then, the highlight is tomorrow's Winter Solstice Banquet."
The second master of the Su family looked solemn, "Everyone knows what this means, and we must not make any mistakes. If anyone fails to handle their own affairs well, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Everyone was in awe.
"Okay, let's not mention too many things. Clean up the mess, host the Winter Solstice Banquet, and when everything is done, we will give you a generous reward!"
"Here!"
——
"What's going on over there, Uncle Second?"
In the study, Su Yanyan looked at Mr. Xun and asked.
Mr.
Su Yanyan smiled bitterly, "This is what should be done. After all, in their eyes, the overall situation has already been decided."
Mr. Xun snorted coldly, with anger appearing on his usually calm face, "Dafang is much stronger than them. The old husband and the head of the family have accumulated two generations. This sign is much more important than his second son who is going to cause trouble. Really? If we fight, what will he win?"
"Uncle Xun, I know what you are thinking and I understand your mood. But just like you advised me the day before yesterday, if we really fight, even if we win miserably, what will we gain? What will be left for the Su family? "
Su Yanyan looked at him, "As the Su family, personal honor and disgrace are important, but the survival and development of the family are the most fundamental."
"I always think of my grandfather's teachings these days. He was willing to die for peace with Prime Minister Qin for the sake of the Su family. I can't use the foundation of the Su family as a drain to compete with my second uncle for the position of head of the family. My second uncle can I can't do it no matter what, but I can't do it."
"I don't intend to give up. I still have to fight for it, but it's just a fight. If this game doesn't work out, I'll just take it as the second uncle of the family!"
Mr. Xun looked at Su Yanyan who said this calmly and saw the loneliness deep in her eyes.
Maybe, just because she is a woman.
Even if she is called the Pearl of Dongting, even if she is praised by two generations of family heads, not many people will stand by her if something goes wrong.
As long as she was a man, no one would dare to compete for the position of head of the family.
Thinking of this, he sighed and agreed, "Yes!"
——
Xia Jingyun sat in a carriage and arrived outside Sujiawu again.
Opening the curtains, under the setting sun, the house seemed to be sprinkled with a layer of golden light.
Seen from a distance, it still looks so luxurious and majestic against the glittering Dongting Lake.
"The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it's almost dusk!"
Xia Jingyun lowered the curtain, and Xie Yanzhi's eyes lit up, "Young Master has another good sentence, I have to remember it and copy it down later."
Xia Jingyun was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses, smiled and shook his head.
"Young Master is so emotional, but do you think the Su family is like a burning fire cooking oil, and its prosperity is just like this sunset?"
Xia Jingyun was really a little surprised now. In the past, he only knew that Xie Yanzhi was observant and thoughtful, and was a good candidate for intelligence. But he didn't expect that he would have such thoughts, so he became more interested in talking. "Peace is a good word, but it often means forgetting the cruelty of the world in peace, so we need to be prepared for danger in times of peace."
"The Su family has been powerful for too many years. Maybe the younger generation of the Su family have long forgotten what embarrassment and hardship look like, and have long taken everything for granted."
"Think about the news we have learned these days. What are we doing to fight for the head of the family? Don't you feel bad about selling your own land? It's just like your previous metaphor, where several dogs are fighting to be the leader. I ate a lot, but my house was overturned. Is there anyone who does this?"
"If the Su family doesn't deal with it well this time, it may be the beginning of the Su family's downfall."
He opened the curtain again and looked at Sujiawu, which was getting closer and closer. If you were not lucky, in troubled times, this place would be [the thief torched, and the pitiful scorched earth]. If you were lucky, it could be preserved and developed into a tourist attraction in the future. Attractions, charge some tickets.
Xie Yanzhi smiled and said, "But since the young master is here, I think he will help the Su family turn the tide."
Xia Jingyun waved his hand, "This is not a matter of whether it will happen, but a matter of whether it can be done."
"Master, I can definitely do it."
"Hey, don't let Master Bai hear what you say, he will be unhappy."
Xie Yanzhi covered her mouth and snickered. Amidst laughter, they walked into Sujiawu for the second time.
Lu Yi and Mrs. Luo, who had reconnected yesterday, did not come with them. If Mrs. Luo was found to be in Sujiawu, this matter would be a big deal. As a member of the Su family, she is still very restrained and sober. Know your own identity.
Therefore, Lu Yi also stayed to protect her, fully demonstrating his character of being loyal to others when entrusted by others.
A group of six people stayed in that courtyard just like last time.
After sitting for a while, the Su family came to invite everyone to discuss matters.
The venue is the Juxian Hall in Sujiawu, which is specially set up for large-scale dinner parties.
Because of Bai Yunbian's family background, Bai Yunbian's position was quite forward. Xia Jingyun, who did not reveal his true identity, really became a follower this time, sitting behind Bai Yunbian.
Xia Jingyun understood at a glance that this banquet was not arranged by the big room!
Not long after, the guests and hosts arrived, and Xia Jingyun also saw Su Yanyan again.
She was still so beautiful, but Xia Jingyun could feel that the other person's temperament had changed.
There is no longer a carefree escape, no more agility with a clever smile, but more of a kind of calmness that remains unmoving despite the weather, and also a deep exhaustion.
Not only was he looking at Su Yanyan, many people in the hall were also looking at Su Yanyan.
What they care about is not the beauty, but the position where Su Yanyan is sitting.
"It seems that the Su family has really made this eldest lady the acting head of the family!"
"No, this eldest lady was brought up by Mr. Su himself. In order to ensure that his daughter would take over, the head of the Su family did not have any more children with his first wife."
"But God is not as good as man. Something happened to the head of the Su family suddenly. His daughter may not be able to sit firmly in this position!"
"Isn't it already spread? The second master of the Su family wants to take his niece's place!"
"I'm afraid I've grabbed them all now! When we come back, we might be able to participate in an additional succession ceremony for the new head of the family."
The discussion buzzed until a voice said loudly: "Everyone, please be quiet!"
Everyone looked around, and it was the second master of the Su family who spoke.
After the second master of the Su family calmed down the situation with one word, he stood up slowly and walked directly into the hall, bowing his hands to everyone, "Everyone, I thank you for your kindness and come here to attend the winter solstice banquet of my Su family. Here, on behalf of the Su family, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
According to past practice, the head of the family was required to speak these words. If the second master of the Su family spoke openly like this, did he already have the eldest daughter of the Su family under control?
Countless pairs of eyes looked at the beautiful girl sitting on the main seat in the middle.
Su Yanyan lowered his eyes and sat still, showing no reaction at all. He was like a clay Bodhisattva or a wooden doll. He seemed to be acquiescing, but also seemed to be protesting helplessly and aggrievedly.
Do you plan to have the second room in charge of government affairs and the first room in charge of sacrifices?
Or are you usurping the throne and seizing power before you can go through the procedures?
No matter what, everyone finally confirmed the news, that is, the eldest family also acquiesced to the second family's substitution, and the Su family had really changed.
So, under the leadership of a group of clever people, everyone stood up and saluted the second master of the Su family, "Thank you to the Su family for your kindness!"
"No need to be polite, please take a seat!"
The second master laughed, and his laughter was full of high spirits as his ambition was rewarded.
Reflecting on the Dongting Pearl, it becomes increasingly bleak.
(End of chapter)
