In the lake-viewing pavilion, Liu listened to the news brought back by the old woman in front of her, her face gloomy.

"How did it get spread like this? How do you do things?"

"Madam, we don't know either. Anyway, the rumor spread that the first lady didn't like the people from the third wife's house, so she neglected them. As a result, they had to go out to buy things by themselves. Moreover, the Marquis's Mansion didn't want to pay for the things they bought. Later, they had no choice but to pay reluctantly." While speaking, the old woman looked at the first lady cautiously from time to time, fearing that the first lady would be angry and rude to her.

"Asshole!" Liu slammed the stone table so hard that her palm hurt.

Although she did not receive the third room wholeheartedly, she did arrange accommodation for them. How could she be negligent?

It’s just that we didn’t have time to arrange servants for them!

But Su Qingwan and her team brought back so many servants when they went out, and now they still have those people's deeds in their hands. She sent people to ask for them, but Su Qingwan just said that the deeds were kept in their third room, and only then would these people serve them attentively. What else could she say?

The people from the third house spent three thousand taels of silver from the Marquis's mansion, but in the end she and the people from the first house were blamed.

Mrs. Kang from the second house also heard the news. At that moment, she was massaging the old lady's legs.

"Aunt, what happened is that my sister-in-law is a very virtuous person, but she was said to be a mean person. I'm afraid she must be very angry."

Mrs. Kang's heart was filled with uncontrollable joy. If the eldest master had not been an official, how could the power of the Marquis's Mansion fall into Liu's hands?

But his second master is not bad either. After the final examination of this year's special examination, his second master will also become an official. Then the right to be in charge of the household affairs will sooner or later fall into his hands.

"What's being said outside is all nonsense. Don't listen to them. No one will mention it in a few days."

When Mrs. Kang saw her niece's happy look, she couldn't help but sigh.

It would be nice if her niece was half as smart as Liu, but she was stupid. Now that she was alive, she could still take care of her. If she really died, the other two families would probably eat her whole family until nothing was left.

"Aunt is right, but aunt, are you really planning to prevent Jiang from paying her respects to you?" Mrs. Kang asked. She didn't quite understand what her aunt meant by doing this.

Mrs. Kang closed her eyes, collected her thoughts, and said calmly, "It's just these few days. The people from the third room just came back. Let them rest for a few more days."

"Oh!" Mrs. Kang was still puzzled, but seeing that the old lady didn't intend to explain, she didn't ask any more questions.

In Helin Courtyard, Zhenzhu brought a plate of freshly made snacks to Su Qingwan's room, "Miss, I have made some red bean pastry. Please try it and see how it tastes."

"Bring the red bean cakes, and let's go to the lake-viewing pavilion. My second sister just sent someone to invite me to watch the fish."

"Well, then I'll bring another pot of honey tea." After saying this, Zhenzhu went to prepare it.

When Su Qingwan walked to the gate of Helinyuan, Zhenzhu also came over.

Several people walked towards the Lake Viewing Pavilion together. As soon as they stepped onto the Three-Eyed Bridge, Su Qingwan saw several people in the pavilion.

"Fourth sister, come and sit down. We're waiting for you." Su Yunrou called out.

Su Qingwan took a look around and found that in addition to Su Yunrou, there were several other young ladies from the Marquis's Mansion, most of whom she had met at the old lady's place that day.

"Second sister and all the sisters have been waiting for a long time." Su Qingwan bowed.

She had had dealings with these people in her previous life, so she was not unfamiliar with them.

"Fourth sister is so lucky. She bought so many good things as soon as she came back." Su Lihan said enviously.

Su Qingwan smiled in response, "You are right, I am a very blessed person, and I am deeply loved by my elders and sisters at home."

Such brazen words were spoken by Su Qingwan as naturally as a spring breeze, and Su Lihan was instantly speechless.

This person didn't understand her sarcasm. What should she do?

Su Qingwan smiled even more widely, she knew very well what kind of people these people were. It was just some empty talk, it didn't matter!

"Sister, Lan wants to eat cakes!"

Suddenly, a gurgling sound was heard, and Su Qingwan felt her calves tighten and someone hugged her.

She looked down and saw a thin little face looking up at her at the bend of her legs. Then her eyes fell on the food box that Pearl was holding.

This guy is quite smart. He actually knew that there were snacks in the food box.

"This is the ninth sister. Her biological mother is Aunt Zhong from the second room. Aunt Zhong was seriously ill, so the fifth sister brought Lan'er out to play." Su Yunrou explained.

Su Qingwan bent down and picked up Su Lanbin.

She knew this child. In her previous life, she and Aunt Zhong died within a few days of returning to the mansion. There were rumors that the fourth young lady who had just returned to the mansion was too unlucky and killed them.

What a joke! The child clearly died of starvation, and the aunt was really sick and died because she couldn't be saved. It has nothing to do with me.

"Sister!" Su Lanbin's belly growled, and it sounded like he was really hungry.

Su Qingwan pretended not to hear and said to Zhenzhu with a smile, "Take out the snacks and give them to Ninth Sister. Let her drink the honey tea slowly as well."

"Yes!" Zhenzhu followed Su Qingwan's instructions, took out a piece of red bean cake from the food box and handed it to Su Lanbin.

Aunt Rong felt that Su Qingwan's movements of holding the child looked awkward, so she simply reached out and took Su Lanbin in her arms. However, as soon as she started to hold the child, she frowned unconsciously.

This child is too fragile. Doesn’t the second wife give her food?

Su Lanbin had no objection to having someone else hold her. She was only focused on eating. Zhenzhu was also there to take care of her and feed her water from time to time.

Fifth Miss Su Lihan saw her greedy look and wanted to slap her.

Su Qingwan noticed her expression and said sarcastically, "Children are always greedy. Fifth sister, why do you look like Ninth sister stole your food? If you want to eat, there's more in the food box. I'll give you a piece, okay?"

"Fourth sister, you're joking. I'm not a child." Su Lihan said dryly, just thinking about dealing with Su Lanbin when she returned.

"What are you kidding about? Tell me about it."

Hearing the man's voice, Su Qingwan turned around and looked. The man was wearing a gold-woven robe, a black jade crown on his head, and a scholar's fan in his hand, but his overall temperament seemed to be incompatible with the fan.

This person is Su Yuejie, the eldest son of the Marquis’ Mansion.

"Brother, you are here. My sisters and I were chatting about everything. By the way, this is our third uncle's daughter, our fourth sister Su Qingwan." Su Yunrou introduced Su Yuejie.

Su Yuejie raised his eyebrows and looked Su Qingwan up and down. He came here today just for her.

"You are Su Qingwan who brought shame to our mansion!"

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