Su Shunci, who was standing by the side, had a tense face all the time. Seeing that the eldest sister didn't speak, she became a little anxious. She could see that the two people who had just arrived could make the decision for her eldest sister. If the eldest sister doesn't speak, what will happen if these two adults leave?
Twelve-year-old Su Shunci suddenly clenched her fists and her eyes gradually became firm.
She broke away from her mother-in-law and ran to Duke Wei.
Said: "Master, many of them bullied my eldest sister together. The third sister said that this was her betrothal gift, and laughed at my eldest sister for marrying a dead man, and said that it was useless to marry a dead man."
"Later, my eldest sister looked at the Yu Ruyi, and the third sister pushed her, but the thing was not broken. But my father blamed the eldest sister and wanted to beat her with all kinds of family methods."
"If it weren't for Agate's loyalty, my eldest sister would probably have been beaten to death by her father by now."
"I want to ask the Duke, just because my eldest sister wants to marry a dead man, does she deserve to be bullied like this?"
Su Qingyu lowered her eyes, a smile flashed in her eyes. If it weren't for the wrong occasion, she would have applauded Su Shunci.
She didn't expect Su Shunci to stand up. She wanted to wait for a while before speaking, but the effect of her words was not as good as that of Su Shunci, a bystander.
Especially the last sentence, if you marry a dead person, you deserve to be bullied, which is tantamount to trampling on the face of the Shen family and Mr. Shen.
Sure enough, Duke Wei's face turned gloomy again and he looked at Su Chengye.
"Marquis Pingning, can you give me an explanation? Why did you go to Xiu, and his unmarried daughter-in-law was so insulted by you?"
"The Shen family and Zhao family will never give up until this matter is explained clearly."
Song Zan, the Marquis of Loyalty, also snorted coldly and said, "And I, the Song family, will never see Mrs. Shen being bullied."
Both of them had been fighting at the border for decades. At this time, their momentum was at full strength. Everyone present in the Su family was too frightened to speak.
Su Chengye suddenly felt a chill running down his spine. He never expected that things would reach this point. I couldn't help but blame Wei Guogong, why didn't the offer come with the betrothal gift?
He raised his wrist and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He smiled apologetically and said, "You two really misunderstood me. I am the only legitimate daughter, so it's not too late to feel sad."
Duke Wei did not believe what he said, and said coldly: "I have long heard that Marquis Zhongyi spoiled his concubines and destroyed his wives, and even got a wife at home. Today, it seems that the rumors outside are not groundless."
"I must file an impeachment report on this matter, and I want to go to the Holy Father to seek justice for Zhixiu. He sacrificed his life for the country, but his wife, who has never been married, is humiliated like this. It simply chills the hearts of loyal ministers."
"I also want to ask Marquis Pingning, if Zhixiu were still alive, would you still look like you do today?"
Su Yihui didn't know whether she was ashamed or angry. She stood aside with a red face and hated these people in her heart. She was so prosperous before, but now she is in such a mess.
Hearing what Duke Wei Guo said at this time, Su Yihui couldn't help but murmured in a low voice, "Mr. Shen will not marry her if he is alive."
But the courtyard was silent at this time, and Su Yihui's muttering was particularly clear.
Before the elders of the Su family had time to scold Su Yihui, Duke Wei had already picked up the whip beside him, and then whipped Su Yihui directly with a snap.
"ah."
"When my father-in-law is talking, when did it become a concubine's turn to interrupt?"
Su Yihui's screams overlapped with Duke Wei's questions.
Su Chengye was angry that Duke Wei had done something to the Su family, but he didn't dare to offend anyone, so he could only continue to ease the tense atmosphere.
"Master, don't be angry. I will discipline this evil girl strictly when I return."
"In addition, please go to the hall and have a sip of tea. Qingyu, you are not the best at making tea. Please make a pot of Maojian for some elders to try."
At this time, Su Chengye's attitude towards Su Qingyu was gentle and even vaguely pleading.
Duke Wei also knew that he was here to hire, not to fight. Even if you support Su Qingyu, you must maintain a certain degree of control and not be too disrespectful to the Su family.
Just as Su Chengye walked up the steps, he took advantage of the situation and got down.
He smiled and said to Su Qingyu: "Then uncle is asking for a cup of tea from you girl today. Don't think it's troublesome for us."
Su Qingyu smiled and replied: "No way, please don't dislike me."
After saying that, he ordered the people around him to go to the small tea room to prepare.
The old lady signaled to continue counting the betrothal gifts, and with the deliberate catering of several stewards, the joyful atmosphere returned to the courtyard again.
Su Yihui originally wanted someone to help her apply the medicine, but before she had taken a few steps, she heard someone shouting, "The Xu family's betrothal gift has arrived."
Prince Duan, who was sitting in the room, couldn't help but twitch the corners of his lips twice, wondering what the hell was going on.
But things had to go on, so he said: "We have finished reading out most of the betrothal gifts for the Shen family. Why don't we go to one side to make the delivery, and read out the dowry list for the Xu family here, so that we can go back early."
None of the Su family members had any objections, and Duke Wei also agreed. The people in the yard were divided into two groups after delivering the betrothal gifts. Fortunately, although they were busy, there was no chaos.
When Su Yihui heard that the Xu family's betrothal gift had arrived, she stopped and planned to listen before leaving.
The boy's high-pitched voice came over.
"The bride price is five thousand taels of silver."
"One hundred catties of wedding cake."
"Three animals and seafood are carried on four sides."
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Su Yihui endured the severe pain in her back as she listened to the betrothal gift. After listening, her whole body felt even more painful.
The Shen family's betrothal gift is fifty thousand taels, and the Xu family's betrothal gift is five thousand taels.
The ridicule and fooling she had made towards Su Qingyu before had now hit her in the face.
Cheng Rujin carefully advised from the side: "Third cousin, don't be angry. Things are dead but people are alive. As long as Master Xu Liu pampers you, what are you afraid of?"
Su Yihui's face was pale, and while breathing heavily, she turned her head and glared viciously at Su Qingyu who was not far away, and finally fainted directly in the maid's arms.
Su Qingyu glanced at Su Yihui who was being carried away from a distance, hiding the resentment in her eyes, and entered the main hall with a smile on her face while holding tea.
Soon the betrothal gifts from both families were delivered. Su Chengye mustered up his energy and sent away the betrothal people.
Su Qingyu was worried about Agate's injury. Seeing that nothing happened, she turned around and walked towards the inner courtyard.
Su Chengye scolded behind her: "Stop, I haven't settled the matter with you yet."
