Su Family.
When Su Qianqian returned from outside, she happened to see her parents drinking tea in the front hall.
She was in a bad mood and didn't want to talk much with her parents. She was about to take a detour back to her room but was spotted by the sharp-eyed Su father and Su mother ahead of time!
Su father's name was Su Changyuan, a clear-stream censor official of the Imperial Censorate, holding the rank of fourth grade.
Su Changyuan had no backing in the Imperial Court, no connections, and was an unpopular censor official, so his days were always very impoverished.
Later, Su Qianqian got noticed by the Sixth Prince, Zhao Yi, and became the Sixth Prince's betrothed consort.
Sixth Prince Zhao Yi was famously wealthy in the royal family, and the Su family received Zhao Yi's support, which finally improved their living conditions.
If it wasn't for Zhao Yi, Su Qianqian wouldn't even mention buying the Miaoyin Bell, the treasure of Cuihua Building; her family's wealth wouldn't even grant her the qualification to enter the door of Cuihua Building!
Su Changyuan, having Zhao Yi, the Sixth Prince, as backing in the Imperial Court, recently navigated the officialdom with great success.
With better days, Su Changyuan did not forget his roots.
He clearly knew who he relied on to get here.
The Su family had gone from being transparent in the officialdom, with scarcely any visitors, to being surrounded by learned scholars, all relying on the Sixth Prince, Zhao Yi!
Therefore, Su Changyuan was extremely satisfied with Zhao Yi, the Sixth Prince, as his son-in-law!
Seeing Su Qianqian returning from outside, Su Changyuan waved with a smile and said, "Qianqian, where have you been? Did you go to meet with His Highness the Sixth Prince?"
All that occupied Su Qianqian's mind right now was the protagonist fleeing in shame and anger, clutching a tattered monk robe. She couldn't care less about Zhao Yi!
Upon hearing her father's words, she replied impatiently, "I've seen Zhao Yi! Your daughter is tired and going back to her room to rest!"
After saying this, she turned to head toward her chamber.
Seeing this, Su looked displeased and scolded, "You girl, becoming more and more unruly, how could you speak to your father like that?"
Su's family originally were grain merchants in Capital City, but later, due to poor management, the family's fortunes declined, leading her to marry Su Changyuan.
In her youth, Su was dressed in fine clothes and had all the luxuries, but over the years, following Su Changyuan, they had always lived a tight life. She harbored a lot of resentment in her heart but was powerless, only able to lament the unfairness of fate!
Now that the Su family had attached themselves to this big tree, the Sixth Prince Zhao Yi, Su not only had face when going out but also enjoyed a continuous stream of silks and satins, gourmet foods being delivered to the Su family daily by the Sixth Prince.
As life improved, Su's old grandeur returned, and she was very displeased with her daughter's disobedient appearance.
Su sternly said, "As a young lady, what does it look like for you to be running around wildly every day? Next year, during the Dragon Boat Festival, you will marry into the Sixth Prince's Mansion to become the Imperial Consort. If you still don't know the rules, others will say that your father and I have failed in our upbringing!"
Compared to Su Changyuan, Su Qianqian feared her mother Su more.
She saw her mother angry and quickly bowed, "Thank you, mother, for your teachings. Your daughter knows she was wrong!"
Seeing Su Qianqian relent, Su nodded with satisfaction.
Witnessing this scene of maternal kindness and filial piety, Su Changyuan stroked his beard contentedly.
Then, he sincerely advised Su Qianqian, "His Highness the Sixth Prince is busy with state affairs. As the Imperial Consort, you must be more considerate of him, don't always be temperamental, and don't act recklessly relying on His Highness's favor! His Highness is benevolent and may not take issue with you, but rumors can still harm. Remember, accumulated destruction can break the bones!"
Su Changyuan's words reflected experienced household management.
He had seen many storms during his years in the Imperial Censorate and wanted to pass these years of experience to his daughter.
However, unfortunately, Su Qianqian did not listen.
Her mind was entirely filled with the male lead.
She didn't care about Zhao Yi, this prince, let alone her always insignificant father!
Su Changyuan's guidance sounded like nonsense to her!
But after the earlier lesson, Su Qianqian dared not confront Su Changyuan and obediently said, "Thank you for your guidance, father, your daughter understands!"
Su Changyuan, seasoned in officialdom for years, saw his daughter's expression and could surely guess what she was thinking.
He shook his head and, seeing Su Qianqian's mood was off, gestured and said, "Alright, you go back to your room and rest."
Su Qianqian immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
She bowed to Su Changyuan and Su again, respectfully saying, "Father, Mother, your daughter withdraws!"
After saying this, Su Qianqian, accompanied by her maid Xiaocui, bypassed the main hall and headed to her room.
Su watched Su Qianqian walk away and asked Su Changyuan, "Master, this girl is too arrogant, she must be disciplined. I recently heard rumors in the marketplace saying Qianqian, setting up a hen as crow, seems to have a tendency to overshadow His Highness the Sixth Prince, have you heard this in the Imperial Censorate?"
Su Changyuan sighed and nodded slightly, "It was because I heard these rumors that I just specifically admonished Qianqian, hoping she can change."
Speaking of this, Su Changyuan sighed, "Alas, rivers and mountains easy to change, nature hard to move! Qianqian, that girl's character is stubborn and hard to tame, expecting her to make changes in a short time, how is it easy!"
Su gritted her teeth and said, "I recently discussed this matter with the madame of Duke's Mansion while having tea, and she suggested that I hire a teaching nanny who came out of the palace to teach Qianqian palace etiquette. Master, what do you think about this matter?"
Su Changyuan's eyes immediately lit up upon hearing this, "This is feasible! Why didn't I think of it earlier!"
After Su Changyuan finished speaking, he said to Su, "I'll leave this matter in your capable hands, madam!"
Seeing her husband greatly praise her suggestion, Su proudly said, "Rest assured, Master, I will handle this matter well!"
Su Changyuan smiled and nodded.
With this major issue resolved, Su Changyuan's long-held worrying heart finally settled.
As long as Su Qianqian becomes a good Imperial Consort, endless glory and prosperity await the Su family.
If His Highness the Sixth Prince progresses further, Su Qianqian will be the mother of the nation, the empress.
By then, he could become the state father!
Su Changyuan lifted his teacup, leisurely sipping tea, his face full of expectation and longing for the future.
At this time, a servant came to report at the door.
"Master, the maid Huang Ying from His Highness the Sixth Prince has arrived!"
Su Changyuan and Su were not unfamiliar with Huang Ying.
Huang Ying was Zhao Yi's maid and housekeeper, handling all the things delivered daily to the Su family.
Hearing Huang Ying had arrived, Su Changyuan, thinking she had come to deliver something again, beamed and said, "Please invite her in quickly!"
Su Qianqian returned to her room and immediately overturned the rouge and powder on the dressing table to the ground, smashing them in a fit of anger!
These rouge and powders were gifted by Zhao Yi, all of them high-end goods from Cuihua Building.
Before her engagement with Zhao Yi, these were things she longed for but couldn't have.
Now, even if they're all smashed, she doesn't feel any distress.
Because Su Qianqian was sure that Zhao Yi would soon send new ones over!
The maid Xiaocui, whose half face was still swollen, spoke with a leak in her voice, sounding very comical.
"Miss, that Zhao is too hateful!"
"If he dared to have someone hit me today, he might dare to hit you tomorrow!"
"If you don't teach him a lesson, who knows how he'll bully you after you marry him!"
For some reason.
When Su Qianqian heard Xiaocui mention marrying over later, a delicate face clad in a moon-white monk robe suddenly flashed in her mind!
"Master Fajing!"
Su Qianqian paused, her gaze blank, then gradually firmed.
She turned to look at Xiaocui, resolutely saying, "Xiaocui, I want to annul the engagement! I want to pursue my happiness!"
Ah?
Xiaocui was first stunned, then her face instantly lost all color!
She just wanted Su Qianqian to vent her anger for her, never thinking of having Su Qianqian annul the engagement!
Su Qianqian was confused, unable to understand the situation.
Xiaocui, as an onlooker, saw it clearly!
Without the support of Sixth Prince Zhao Yi, the Su family would be nothing!
Don't even mention the present luxurious life, even three meals a day would be a problem!
The most important thing is, Xiaocui knew very well the importance Su Changyuan and Su placed on this marriage.
If the couple knew it was her who stirred Su Qianqian to annul the engagement with the Sixth Prince, Su would absolutely beat her to death!
Xiaocui's legs went weak, and she collapsed onto her knees, nearly crying out.
"Miss, please reconsider!"
Just as Su Qianqian was about to say something, a servant came to report at the door:
"Miss, the maid Huang Ying from His Highness the Sixth Prince has arrived, the master and madam invite you to the front courtyard for a talk."
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