roccoschili Chapter 179: Shen's outburst, Su's chaos
Chapter 179: Shen's outburst, Su's chaos
Madam Su exerted great pressure.
But Su Mo was unmoved. The old lady who had remained indifferent no matter how much he begged on her knees, finally stopped looking so superior and compassionate at this moment.
She was finally no longer so untouchable.
"The Gui family's affairs involve the second young lady of the mansion, so how can it have nothing to do with the mansion?" Su Mo said confidently. From the moment he stepped into the Su family, he would not let the Su family stay out of it.
"Besides, Auntie——"
Su Mo deliberately prolonged the last syllable of his words, looking down at the old lady who was once high and mighty. It seemed as if the scene between the two of them was misplaced, and now Su Mo was in control of the overall situation.
"The people in the Su Mansion are suspected of murdering 120,000 soldiers of our Dongchu Army. This is not something that can be absolved by saying they have nothing to do with it."
Su Mo originally didn't want to publicize this matter in front of everyone, but since Old Madam Su had spoken, he wanted to suppress it and could only find the most serious accusation.
The Battle of Gu'an was a tragedy for Eastern Chu.
Something that all the people in Dongchu care about.
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire courtyard fell silent. Even the maids and servants in the mansion could not help but stare over with wide eyes.
Collaboration with the enemy and selling out the country?!
This is a serious crime against the nine clans.
Yu Niang, who originally thought she could take advantage of the opportunity to move into the mansion and live a good life, was also dumbfounded. She didn't expect that the Su family could commit such a thing. Would she be implicated? !
Yu Niang's eyes rolled around and she was already thinking of a way to escape.
"Su Mo, don't say anything careless." Although Madam Su was shocked when she heard this, she didn't show it on her face. She looked coldly at her nephew, who was now her mortal enemy. "Master Su said that someone in the Su family was suspected of treason. Who is this person and how did he commit treason?!"
"If Lord Su can't explain it today, I won't tolerate you!"
Madam Su's words became smoother and smoother, and her voice was no longer hoarse as when she first spoke.
"Mother!" Su Jian suddenly spoke and looked at Old Madam Su for help. Su Mo had just told him clearly, and he knew more or less what was involved, so he quickly spoke up to stop him.
Whether it was the War King or Su Mo, they were actually speaking privately. If this matter were to become public knowledge, the Su family would be doomed even if they were innocent.
A flash of surprise flashed across Old Madam Su's eyes. Seeing Su Jian so panicked, her heart sank and her brows furrowed. Could it be that someone in the Su family was collaborating with the enemy?!
"Prime Minister Su, it's time to go get the person now." Su Mo glanced at Old Madam Su sarcastically. Did she think he would show up unprepared?
The hatred for his father's suicide, the resentment for having his fame taken away from him, and the humiliation of being kicked out of the house.
If Su Mo was not really sure, how could he come and humiliate himself?
Su Jian looked at Madam Su, stood up from the ground, and said in a deep voice: "There is no need to trouble the Five Cities Military Department. Since he is a member of the Prime Minister's Mansion, I will naturally give Master Su an explanation."
"Someone, go and bring Butler Liu here."
Su Jian directly instructed Chen Fu, who was still kneeling on the ground, "Don't alert the enemy. You must bring the person to Lord Su."
Chen Fu's eyes flickered and he nodded.
Only then did Mrs. Su realize that the culprit was actually the Prime Minister's Housekeeper Liu. If Housekeeper Liu was suspected of collaborating with the enemy, it would be difficult for the Prime Minister's House to stay out of the matter.
Old Madam Su looked at Su Jian, hoping that her son would make a decision.
At this time, Su Jixue was also looking at Old Madam Su casually. It was said that after Old Madam Su's daughter was lost, she practiced silent meditation to accumulate merit for her daughter who was wandering outside.
Could that daughter be Ji Xue?!
Su Jixue's lips curled up in sarcasm. Seeing the murderous intent in Madam Su's eyes, she was quite decisive. She thought of the flattering butler Liu. If he was the mastermind behind Sanrixue's poisoning of Gu Yuanzhou, he would probably not survive.
If Butler Liu were alive, the Su family would definitely not be able to escape responsibility. Only a dead person would not say anything that is detrimental to the Su family.
Su Mo had obviously thought of this as well, and said calmly, "Come on, someone go accompany the people from the Prime Minister's Residence to see what's going on."
This is because he is worried about the manpower in the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Su Jian's face froze and he was about to speak, but Su Jixue spoke first, "Uncle, a mere person from the Liu family can handle it. There's no need to trouble the Five Cities Military Commander."
Su Jixue's eyes were full of meaning. After signaling Su Mo, she instructed Chunya, "Chunya, why don't you take the lords from the Five Cities Military Department to have some tea, some snacks, and rest for a while."
"Yes." Chunya immediately went to ask Su Mo's men to go to the guest room to rest for a while.
When Su Mo saw that the person who spoke was Su Jixue, he nodded slightly to his subordinates, which was considered as approval.
Su Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Jixue is indeed sensible. Huaide, why don't you come with me to drink a cup of tea and reminisce about the past."
Su Jian knew that Sanrixue was of great importance, so he began to get to know Su Mo.
Wilder?!
Su Mo's eyes were filled with mockery. It had been so many years since he had heard his courtesy name. Back then, Su Jian had pointed at his nose and cursed him, saying how could such a shameless person like him be worthy of the name "Huaide".
From then on, Su Mo was just Su Mo, and no longer the brilliant Su Huaide.
"Su Mo has been expelled from the Su family, so naturally he doesn't dare to be on friendly terms with Su Xiang." Su Mo said coldly, "I'll just wait here for the result."
"I didn't expect that after not visiting for so many years, the rules at the mansion have become even more unruly. The family of the second young lady of the Su family actually dared to secretly harbor a guest from Nanqing, while the real second young lady was being bullied by the Gui family, and the eldest young lady's courtyard was even barged into by the concubine's son at will."
Su Mo looked contemptuously at the now embarrassed Shen Shi, and the even more embarrassed Yu Niang whose hairpins were caught and scattered, and shook his head and looked at Su Jian: "I'm afraid the censors will impeach you for not keeping your inner curtains in good order!"
Su Jian choked on the apologetic smile on his face.
That night many years ago, Ye looked down at Su Mo, who was slumped on the ground, and said with a cold face: "If you don't cultivate your personal morality, it will be in vain even if you are extremely talented and knowledgeable."
At that time, Su Mo could only be pointed at and criticized, unable to refute.
But today it was Su Jian who was speechless.
Not only that, Su Mo also looked at Shen meaningfully, his eyes revealing provocation.
This caused Shen's anger, which she had suppressed under the pressure of the old lady, to surge up again: "A concubine?! Good, good, now everyone knows about the concubine in Xiliu Hutong, Sandao Lane, Xichang Street!"
Shen rushed to Su Jian and grabbed his collar: "Am I stopping you from taking a concubine or forbidding you from bringing anyone into your house?! Even Li Niang was married to you by me!"
"I know that a great prime minister must have many admirers, but if Gu An really likes someone, he can just bring her into the mansion. Why should he keep her outside?"
"Not only does he have a mistress outside, he even has children with her?!"
"Su Jian, do you think this lady is just a decoration?!"
(Second update)