I, who disguised myself as a woman, turned out to be a queen! ?

Chapter 1203 Your Majesty: Do you treat me like a man?

Su Chang'an got the medicine.

Su Qingning's matter was put aside, as it was a minor issue and no one in the room took it seriously.

Just in case, Su Chang'an asked Lu Cai to examine Su Qingning's eyes.

As for Su Chang'an's words, "Go back and cry to your sister-in-law," although everyone had a lot to say, when it came down to it, even Su Wenqing couldn't come up with anything.

A family dinner.

It was arranged by Madam Su before she left; it consisted entirely of dishes that Su Chang'an liked to eat.

Surrounded by the large table of food, Su Zimu looked a little awkward, trying to imitate his wife and get Su Chang'an to eat more.

But when it came to saying it, Su Zimu held back, just as she always had.

Although she didn't say much, Su Zimu kept her head down and served food to Su Chang'an, while also serving food to Su Linhan and the others.

Looking at Su Qingning's red eyes, he could only sigh helplessly.

Then she continued to look back at Su Chang'an as he ate.

Seeing her father like this, Su Linhan rolled her eyes. He was always the same. But Su Linhan also noticed something else about her father today.
It seems like the way he looks at the older sister is different now? But it also seems the same, there's something strange about it, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

Yan Ruyu and Lu Cai are both at the table today.

Su Wenqing smiled and glanced at Wu Dameng, who was eating happily, and then at Lu Cai.

Su Wenqing knew a great deal about Lu Cai's background. When Lu Cai appeared by Su Chang'an's side last year, Su Wenqing went to Yan Yunxiao and thus learned about the child from Yan Yunxiao.

She was a pitiful child.

But he's also a remarkable child.

Having gone through such experiences, and possessing such a mindset at this age, is truly terrifying.

Seeing Yan Ruyu slowly eating her rice, Su Wenqing paused for a moment before lowering her voice and saying to Su Chang'an, "Has Ruyu completely awakened Yan Yunxiao's bloodline?"

Su Chang'an had just seen Su Zimu clumsily putting the deboned fish into his bowl and thought to himself, "Father, you should eat some too."

But upon hearing Su Wenqing's words, he paused, then lowered his voice and asked, "Bloodline?"

Su Wenqing nodded: "In the imperial court, Ruyu has caused so much trouble, many people are afraid of her. The younger generation didn't experience Yan Yunxiao's nightmare back then, but we old folks have."

After thinking for a moment, Su Chang'an glanced at Ru Yu, who was staring hesitantly at the rice in her bowl, and said, "She's been quite temperamental lately. She got upset when I told her she was fat."

Su Wenqing kept her voice low: "When Yunxiao was brought back by the late emperor, she was about this age. At that time, she had just come from Suiyang, and her fierce aura had not yet faded. Once, at a banquet, she acted impulsively. At that time, the Seventh Prince embarrassed Pei Nanzhi in public. Yunxiao did not say a word, but picked up the table and smashed it on the Seventh Prince's head. Then she grabbed the Seventh Prince's head and smashed it against the wall, almost killing him. Since then, she has attacked anyone she doesn't like."

After saying that, he added, "Many people say that Ruyu has reached a certain age and has started to do this."

Su Chang'an looked at Yan Ruyu and shook his head: "So that's why she's becoming more and more rebellious, it's because she's reached a certain age."

The grandfather and grandson were whispering to each other with their heads down.

But in reality, everyone at the table heard it clearly.

The grandfather and grandson looked ashamed.

Yan Ruyu looked distressed, her face contorted with bitterness.

Seeing everyone looking at him, Su Wenqing coughed and raised his hand: "Everyone, eat."

Su Chang'an acted as if nothing had happened.

Everyone was once again ashamed.

Su Zimu smiled gently.

Su Qingning looked at Su Chang'an: "Sister."

Su Chang'an looked at Su Qingning, but seeing the girl's red eyes, he really wanted to scold her, "Are you stupid or what?"

Su Qingning continued, "I heard from Uncle Lian that he's going to participate in that martial arts competition? And he said that all the Grandmasters of the Ultimate Realm in the capital will participate?"

Su Chang'an nodded: "That's right, we'll all participate. After all, there are too many martial arts people in the capital, so whether we can gain any insights from your help is up to us."

Su Linhan said, "Last night when I was teaching the evening class, people in the Imperial Academy were talking about these things, and some were even saying that you, big sister, would be participating too?"

Su Chang'an shook his head: "I won't participate. If I participate, it would be a bit of bullying the elderly, so I'd better not."

Upon hearing this, everyone at the table looked at Su Chang'an.

Although they had a general understanding of Su Chang'an's strength, they didn't react as strongly as the older generation when they heard this.

After all, he's not a江湖人 (jianghu person, meaning someone from the martial arts world).

After thinking for a moment, Su Linhan said, "Yes, that's true, just like when you participate in a poetry gathering."

Su Liheng looked at Su Chang'an: "Sister, you have to participate."

Su Chang'an knew exactly what Su Liheng was planning, and immediately said, "Get out of the way!"

Su Liheng: "Okay."

Then, while eating, he seemed to be calculating something, his fingers moving back and forth.

Su Qingning ignored Su Liheng's continued questioning: "So Lu Cai and Sister Ruyu are also participating?"

Su Chang'an nodded: "Yes, Ruyu will definitely participate, as for Lu Cai..."

Su Chang'an looked at Lu Cai, and when he saw Lu Cai looking at him, he said, "I'll participate too. Lu Cai's reputation in the martial arts world is much greater than yours, Sister Ruyu's. What about Xue Can?"

Lu Cai blushed and hurriedly waved his hands, wanting to explain, but he didn't know what to say.

Su Liheng's eyes lit up as he looked at the two men.

But Su Qingning pointed at Wu Dameng: "Da Mengzi is participating too? Isn't she pretty good? What was that Mi something-or-other guy called before?"

Wu Dameng shook his head while eating, indicating that he had also forgotten.

Su Qingning continued, "Anyway, it was that kid who was taken down by Da Mengzi in just a few moves. And I heard from Grandpa Luo that with Wan'er gone, Da Mengzi is one of the best among the younger generation."

Su Chang'an looked down at Wu Dameng and said, "Why don't you participate? It's just for fun. But if Damengzi participates, let's go to the sixth-rank arena."

Wu Dameng, who was happily eating, suddenly froze, staring wide-eyed at Su Chang'an.

Su Chang'an lightly tapped Wu Dameng's forehead: "Although your master didn't have much of a process of improving his strength, he has been fighting people who are stronger than the last one since he started practicing martial arts. Moreover, if you go to the fourth or fifth rank, you'll be bullying people. Go to the sixth rank and have some fun. If Wan'er isn't here, you might actually be able to get first place."

Wu Dameng swallowed the food in his mouth and said, "But...but I don't know how to fight. And when Wan'er left, she said she could come back before the Dragon Boat Festival at the earliest. Besides, Wan'er doesn't let me practice martial arts. What if she comes back and sees that I not only practice martial arts but also go to participate in martial arts competitions? What if she gets angry and refuses to support me? She said I don't need to practice martial arts, especially not here with you, Master. I can just eat, drink, and sleep. She will support me for the rest of my life."

Wu Dameng pursed her lips: "I've already been practicing martial arts with you, and I've already made a mistake. If I go and participate in the arena, she'll really be angry."

Su Chang'an looked at Su Wenqing: "Master, Wan'er won't let Da Mengzi practice martial arts?"

Su Wenqing shook his head with a wry smile.

Su Zimu said from the side, "Wan'er thinks that Da Mengzi will take you away, and she has always envied others who say that Da Mengzi looks like you, so she is afraid that you will take Da Mengzi as your disciple. She keeps saying these things to Da Mengzi, and this girl is naive and believes everything."

Su Chang'an was both amused and exasperated.

This girl actually did this? Su Zimu looked at Su Chang'an and asked, "Is there any news about Wan'er? Your mother may not say it, but she's worried about her."

Su Chang'an said, "Not yet. The information I have is from the news brought back by Senior Brother Yu Jin. But judging from the days, they should be back before the Dragon Boat Festival at the earliest, and after the Dragon Boat Festival at the latest."

As they spoke, seeing the relieved expressions on Su Zimu and Su Wenqing's faces, he smiled and said, "Wan'er is incredibly popular right now. That old Sword Saint from Sword Mountain who recently came to the capital stayed here just to see Wan'er. Many senior figures are eager to meet her; she's even more remarkable than me."

After saying that, he looked at Su Wenqing and said, "When she comes back, you can take her to the old seniors in the Yue Prince's Mansion to show off. They will all envy you."

Su Wenqing was in a great mood. This made him feel very comfortable. Nothing is more important than the success of one's children and grandchildren.

However, Su Wenqing shook his head and said, "My Su family's children are all more successful than the last. Girl, you don't know how many old men look at me with envy. Whenever the topic of children and grandchildren comes up, I go over there and see who dares to say a word!"

Su Chang'an laughed, and the others at the table laughed too.

Su Qingning glanced at the atmosphere at the table, pursed her lips, and looked at Su Chang'an: "Sister."

Su Chang'an looked at Su Qingning: "Can you write me a decree that forbids me from being forced into marriage, and it would be best if you could stamp it with your seal?"

Upon hearing this, Su Wenqing and Su Zimu looked at Su Qingning, wondering what this girl was thinking.

Su Linhan frowned, but was about to speak.

Su Chang'an looked at Su Qingning: "Your sister-in-law's imperial decree is more effective than mine."

Su Qingning blinked: "Can my sister-in-law write it for me?"

Su Chang'an asked, "Do you dare to go and tell your sister-in-law?"

Su Qingning honestly shook her head. She really didn't dare to do that. She wouldn't even dare to look up at her sister-in-law, let alone speak to her.

Su Chang'an said, "Then when do you dare to go and ask your sister-in-law to write it for you? And let me tell you, as long as you dare to ask, your sister-in-law will definitely write it for you. Your sister-in-law can be quite silly sometimes, but she'll definitely play along."

Su Wenqing thought, "This is ridiculous! An imperial edict ordering people not to force Qing Ning into marriage? Where has such an imperial edict ever been issued?"

Seeing Qing Ning's wrinkled face, Su Wenqing didn't say anything. This girl wouldn't dare...
After the meal, Su Chang'an wasn't in a hurry to go back, so he naturally stayed there.

Su Wenqing and Su Zimu had nothing to do, so they just sat to the side.

Su Linhan had been holding back her words, but after finishing her meal, she finally couldn't hold back any longer and took the half-finished "Ode to a Humble Abode" that Wu Dameng had written earlier to Su Chang'an.

Su Linhan was naturally refined, unlike Su Qingning who was carefree and outgoing. She looked at Su Chang'an with some trepidation.

Su Chang'an saw it, glanced at it, picked up a pen, and wrote down the entire text.

Su Wenqing and Su Zimu went to see it together. In fact, although neither of them showed it, they were equally curious about what the unwritten half of the text was.
In fact, it's more than just half an article.

Su Chang'an casually wrote down a few lines from the "Ode to a Humble Abode" and gave them to Wu Dameng, telling her to practice writing in the style of his own calligraphy.

After all, everyone outside claims that their own handwriting is a form of calligraphy, so their apprentices should definitely learn from it.

Su Chang'an wrote a long and detailed article.

As Su Wenqing squinted at it, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "This is a humble abode, but my virtue makes it fragrant. You, how long has it been since you wrote an article? And now that you've written one, it's another masterpiece. I'm not surprised at all now. If Tian Gui hadn't left and had seen this article, that Vice Minister of Works might have really cried."

The Lingqi Pavilion was actually very small; such courtyards were commonplace within the vast imperial palace.

Isn't it also a 'humble abode'?

But the Empress and His Majesty happen to live there.

Moreover, these days, many people are saying that this girl has no money with His Majesty.

This article was written on a whim.

Su Wenqing looked at the article and said, "Linhan, make a copy for me, and then make another copy to take to the Imperial Academy for Mu Xu."

After saying that, he glanced at Su Zimu, who was clutching her sleeve, cursed inwardly, and then looked at Su Chang'an: "Want to accompany Grandpa and your father for a walk? It'll help you digest your food."

Su Chang'an nodded.

Although Su Qingning and Su Liheng still had a lot to say, they didn't stop her. After all, their older sister had said she wouldn't leave immediately.

As they walked slowly along the flowerbeds after leaving the Plum Blossom Courtyard, Su Wenqing said softly, "The money that Liheng received from the five major Western Region merchants' associations this time has all gone into the national treasury. According to His Majesty's wishes, it's to prepare for things like floods or droughts this year. So the money that should have gone into the palace didn't go into the inner treasury. Even though you've taken away two-thirds of the people in the palace, you still have to support so many people. It's tough. It's difficult to cover the expenses of even a small courtyard, let alone the palace, which has thousands of people to support. The money flows away like water every day. I've been wanting to find an opportunity to talk to you about this, especially after seeing how thin you were last time, but I haven't found the chance. Today, I'll make it up to you, my girl."

Su Wenqing turned to look at Su Chang'an: "Back then, before you entered the palace, although we had only just met, I saw that you were a very considerate girl, and you always called me 'Grandpa,' so I treated you like my own granddaughter. I told you then that if you suffered any grievances in the palace, you should come back and tell me, but now, no matter how many grievances you've suffered, I haven't heard you speak of them. You know, your family isn't just for show; can't you tell us?"

Upon hearing this, Su Chang'an looked at Su Wenqing in confusion, "What grievance have I suffered?"

However, thinking this way, Su Chang'an's expression showed a hint of grievance, and there really was one!
Eighteen taels of silver!
My secret stash of money! That old lady spent it all, leaving only three copper coins. What's worse, she even gave those three copper coins back to me. How arrogant!
just
Looking at Su Wenqing, I thought, "My goodness, even if I told you about this grievance, you wouldn't be able to handle it. Even my wife can't handle it."

Su Wenqing continued, "I'm not talking about you, but it's heartbreaking to see you so thin, do you understand?"

Su Chang'an nodded.

Su Wenqing wasn't one to nag, and looking at Su Chang'an, she said, "Alright, you won't listen no matter what I say. I just want to tell you that I'm really angry about this. I was prepared to give you a lecture today, but Tian Gui interrupted me."

Su Chang'an said, "Why don't you start training them now?"

Su Wenqing frowned: "The atmosphere is ruined, what's the point of lecturing? Besides, your father has something to say to you, you two talk, I'll go ahead and wait for you."

After saying that, the old man turned around and said, "You're a father now, and you still want me to help you with this? That's outrageous!"

Su Zimu looked at Su Wenqing's back and then glanced awkwardly at Su Chang'an.

Su Chang'an looked at Su Zimu: "Father?"

Su Zimu hesitated for a moment, then looked at Su Chang'an: "That's me."

As she spoke, Su Zimu took out a hairpin from her sleeve. It was made of peach wood, polished very smoothly, and had a very elegant and classic style. It also had a round, warm jade on it, which means "warm and smooth like jade".

Su Zimu said, "I don't know if your biological father gave you this hairpin when you came of age, but I thought I should make one for you. After all, I am your father, and this is what I must do, what I should do. That is, it is me."

Su Zimu was very nervous, and her hand holding the hairpin was visibly restrained.

He used to think of Su Chang'an as a woman, so when he first met her, he gave her a hairpin. Su Liu helped Su Chang'an with her coming-of-age ceremony, which was a secret thing the couple did.

He's just a godfather, yet he's doing this. I wonder if I'm qualified.

But now that she knows Su Chang'an is a man, and this is their first meeting since she found out, Su Zimu has been feeling uneasy all these days.

She also selected the finest peach wood to make a hairpin by hand. Although she was over twenty, she had not yet had a coming-of-age ceremony.

Su Zimu wanted to make up for it for Su Chang'an, but he was still uneasy. Firstly, his wife was not by his side, and secondly, he was not good at expressing himself. What if Chang'an did not want it or rejected it?

Su Chang'an looked at Su Zimu, and then at the smooth hairpin. After a slight smile, Su Chang'an reached out and casually tidied his hair before looking at Su Zimu.

Su Zimu paused for a moment, already understanding Su Chang'an's meaning. She raised her hand and placed the hairpin in Su Chang'an's hair, saying softly, "Without a single word, you convey all the charm."

The hairpin was unmarked, for it was already exceptionally beautiful.

Su Chang'an looked at Su Zimu: "Do you see me as a man?"

Su Zimu had initially breathed a sigh of relief and felt quite pleased, but upon hearing Su Chang'an's words, her expression froze: "Yes, you are a man."

Hearing this, Su Chang'an looked at Su Zimu and said, "Give me a hug!"

Su Chang'an was truly moved!
One of the very few people who actually considers themselves men!
excitement!
Happy!
Seeing this, Su Wenqing smiled slightly, glanced at the hairpin in Su Chang'an's hair, and glared at her eldest son with disdain. "You good-for-nothing! You made a hairpin for a man?"
(End of this chapter)