Chapter 58 Don't stir up any dust
"Girl." Su Jian quickly wiped away her tears, her voice full of grievance.

Ah Ying looked at the calculating aunt and said coldly, "I thought Su Jian's aunt was so kind, but I didn't expect she would be such a person!"

Ah Ying spoke with great vigor, and with her stunning appearance and noble clothing, she exuded the dignity of a lady from a wealthy family. Auntie knew that she was not someone she could afford to offend. Even though Auntie was unhappy, she only secretly glared at Su Jian and said with a choked voice, "It's a blessing that I am willing to take care of her mother, who is so sick!"

"Su, Su Jian, stop talking, stop talking." Su Jian's mother trembled and pulled Su Jian, with endless sadness and hopelessness in her eyes.

Perhaps it was Ah Ying's confidence, or perhaps it was the pain from her mother's tears that hurt her heart. Su Jian immediately retorted: "Why don't you say it? I tried my best to give you a good life, not to torture you."

The aunt was not to be outdone. She looked at Su Jianniang with piercing eyes. She didn't dare to say that this girl from aristocratic family couldn't take advantage of Su Jianniang. She immediately said with disdain, "Su Jianniang, you have to think it through! The third master of the ancestral hall also said that you have no son and your daughter was sold. If you stay with me, I will let my son break pots and carry spirit banners for you in the future. If I feel uncomfortable, do you think my son will be willing to give you a hundred years?"

Although every word her aunt said was soft, it made Su Jianniang's whole body go limp and her eyes showed despair.

"And you - Su Jian, if it wasn't for these small pieces of silver, I would never take your mother in, even if you kill me. How dare you, a traitor, scold me?" The biggest trump card of my aunt is the matter of the ancestral hall.

Su Jian's eyes turned red and she glared at her aunt.

Looking at this aunt with harsh words, Ah Ying truly felt that people's hearts have changed.

"Really?" Aying raised her eyebrows softly.

Although the aunt was bothered by Ah Ying's aura, she still felt that she was just an outsider and could not interfere in the ancestral hall. She was emboldened and said, "My Yu family's affairs are not for you to worry about."

Su Jianniang was so angry at her aunt that she almost fainted. She kept beating her chest and stamping her feet, "It's my fault that I don't have the ability..."

Su Jian also looked at A Ying in despair and helplessness.

Ah Ying raised her eyebrows slightly at her smug aunt and said, "Oh, my God, are you so confident?"

When the aunt saw Aying's expression, she couldn't help feeling guilty.

Then, Ah Ying called out to the outside, "Third Master, someone seems to be looking for you."

Immediately, to the aunt's astonishment, the Third Master actually walked in from outside, bowing and nodding, "Hello, young lady."

Ah Ying said softly and innocently, "This aunt said that Su Jianniang cannot enter the ancestral hall. Is that true?"

Everyone looked at the Third Master.

Suddenly, the Third Master's face changed, and he immediately said seriously: "What nonsense! How can this be possible? Su Jianniang is the daughter-in-law of the Yu family, so she can enter the ancestral hall!"

Su Jianniang, who had been tortured all her life, looked at the Third Master in disbelief and said weakly, "Third Master, you didn't lie to me?"

Ah Ying just smiled slightly and looked at the Third Master, motioning him to answer.

The Third Master quickly replied cautiously: "I never said I would not allow you to enter the ancestral hall!"

The aunt was unwilling to hear this, "Third Master, didn't you say--"

The Third Master's face immediately turned stern, and he shouted, "What nonsense! Are you tired of living after offending the cousin of the Marquis' Mansion?"

The aunt realized that she was showing off, and immediately put on a flattering smile, "Cousin."

Ah Ying was not moved at all, and said softly to Su Jian, "What do you think we should do? Should we send her to the government residence to stay for a few days?"

The aunt was so frightened that she trembled and knelt down, "Miss, please spare me, please spare me."

Ah Ying still only looked at Su Jian, "Look at you!"

Until this moment, the aunt turned to Su Jian reluctantly, pulled Su Jian's sleeve, and said: "Su Jian, considering that I have no merits but have worked hard, will you forgive me?"

Su Jianniang really didn't want to cause trouble, so she tugged at Su Jian and said, "Su Jian, she is your aunt after all, forget it..."

Su Jian swallowed all her resentment and said to her aunt disdainfully: "Aunt? I didn't know there was an aunt! From now on, I won't bother you with anything!"

After saying this, Su Jian supported her mother and prepared to leave.

Su Jianniang said timidly: "Su Jian, I still have something to take."

Ah Ying said directly: "No, buy a new one!"

Su Jian seemed to be encouraged by Ah Ying's words and said enthusiastically, "Yes! Buy it again!"

It was not until Su Jian helped her mother sit on the carriage that she recovered from the congestion in her brain. She looked at A Ying and said weakly, "Miss, where are we going?"

Ah Ying patted Su Jian's hand and said calmly, "Uncle Liang, let's go to the southern suburbs."

Su Jian supported her mother anxiously, trying to calm down. Soon, the carriage arrived at a house with the words "Youfengyuan" written on it.

"What is this?" Su Jian asked puzzledly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qingshi opened the door, his eyes instantly brightened, "Girl! Sister Su Jian!"

Ah Ying said softly to Su Jian: "Let aunt live here from now on. Qingshi can also take care of her."

"By the way, this mansion is short of a kitchen manager who only needs to be responsible for my meals. From now on, my aunt will take care of it. As for the salary, it will be one tael of silver. What do you think?" Ah Ying looked at Su Jian with a slow smile.

Su Jian was flattered and knelt down, saying gratefully: "Thank you, Miss! Su Jian appreciates your consideration!"

Su Jian was not a fool. Although A Ying bought this house, she had never come here once. She also specifically asked her mother to take care of her food. Wasn't it just an excuse she made up on purpose, fearing that Su Jian would feel burdened? Immediately, her heart ached and tears welled up in her eyes.

When Su Jianniang heard about one or two taels of silver, she was stunned and wanted to kneel down to thank the emperor, but was supported by A Ying. "I heard from Su Jian that your last name is Shen, the same as my mother's. So from now on, I will call you Shen Ma. Su Jian is my most intimate maid, and her relatives are my relatives. You don't have to feel constrained, just live here with peace of mind."

Su Jian was filled with gratitude and thanks for these words. She had never expected that A Ying would value her so much. She swore immediately, "I have no way of repaying you for your kindness. From now on, I will follow your lead!"

After making proper arrangements for her mother, Su Jian went back with A Ying in the carriage.

On the way, Su Jian asked in confusion: "Miss, how come the Third Master came here by chance?"

Ah Ying glanced at her and said, "How can it be such a coincidence? I originally thought that I could help you with your appearance and asked Uncle Liang to find the Third Master in the name of the Crown Prince. I didn't expect that it would be a coincidence and help you out."

Su Jian looked at A Ying in surprise. She didn't expect A Ying to care so much about her.

Ah Ying was thinking about how she would explain to the prince when she returned home. After all, she was doing things under someone else's name.

When it comes to helping Su Jianniang, Aying did not act on impulse. Two days ago, Aying privately sent Qingshi to inquire about this person. Without further investigation, if her aunt was not of that kind, Aying would not have used her aunt's despicable behavior to win over Su Jian.

Fortunately, everything was going well. One day she would go and beg the old lady to give Su Jian's death contract over. This would be the greatest thing she could do to help Su Jian.

Right now, she had to have a confidant, otherwise, her leaky life would be exposed sooner or later. In case of any crisis, she would have to have someone to help her.

As soon as he returned to the Marquis' Mansion, Song Huayuan received news: to attend a family dinner in Qingzhou in the evening.

The disturbance during the day did not cause much turmoil, but the welcoming banquet in the evening was a Hongmen Banquet.

When Guan Yulan gave the order, Su Jian started to click her tongue.

"See, girl, what did I say! It was so unpleasant during the day, why do we have to let you join us at night? Isn't this obviously meant to put a damper on your prestige?" Su Jian was already starting to have a headache.

Ah Ying laughed at her naivety and said, "They haven't even made their move yet and you've scared yourself to death."

"Anyway, I really can't laugh anymore." Su Jian said sadly.

Ah Ying soothed him, "It's not a big deal. Today I'll show you what it means to not cause any trouble!"

Su Jian believed this.

"What should I wear today?" Su Jian looked at the closet full of brocade clothes and took a look at them one by one.

Ah Ying didn't even raise his head, "Be more plain."

"Still plain? Those two girls are going to dress up with all their might today. Aren't we at a disadvantage?" Su Jian was puzzled.

Ah Ying put down her needlework, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Who holds the financial power in the mansion now?"

"Madam." Su Jian still didn't understand.

"Do you remember that the government has recently cut down on expenses?" Ah Ying asked.

Su Jian seemed to have recovered a little. "You mean that the government has been tight on spending lately and we shouldn't be too ostentatious?"

"Madam has been using the money from the Marquis's Mansion to support her family. Now that Madam is short of money, the Guan family is becoming more and more powerful. Even if the Guan family does nothing, don't you think Madam will feel good? If I put on more splendor, Madam will be choked to death." Ah Ying said in a deep voice as if he saw through it.

I can't help but sigh that being a human being is really difficult, and being a woman who depends on others is even more difficult.

Su Jian nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes, you are right. We still have to keep a low profile."

However, she was also a little curious, "Then why did you send Shuang'er to the embroidery workshop to ask if there was any good silk brocade?"

Ah Ying just smiled and didn't let the fish take the bait...

Good morning, everyone.
A Ying: I have to say, power is really good