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Chapter 32 Arrangement
As they looked at each other, Mrs. Jiang was the first to react. She said unhappily, "Where did you hear all this nonsense? What about the Mi family, the Mai family, and the Gu family... Hurry up and take Xixi to have breakfast. You still have to go to the academy later. By the way, the book "Travels in the South" that you asked for last time, your eldest sister finally found it for you and put it in my room. You can take Xixi over there, it's just right..."

Mrs. Jiang didn't finish her words, but she saw Su Daoshan said solemnly: "The Mi family is too bullying, how can we let them do whatever they want."

As he spoke, he cast his gaze towards Su Wan, raised his head and said, "Sister, if you need me, just let me know. I am just a rat from the Mi family..."

"Okay," Mrs. Jiang interrupted him with a headache, pulled him up, and waved for Su Xixi to come over. She pushed him out and said, "Let's eat. I'll ask Wang Tong to take you to the academy later. There's nothing wrong with what you said. Don't think about it all day long..."

As she spoke, seeing that Su Daoshan was struggling with her, Madam Jiang turned around and called Su Yu and Su Daochun over as well: "Second girl, Daochun, you guys come along too."

Su Yu stood up, lifted up the hem of her skirt and walked over quickly. She reached out and twisted Su Daoshan's ear, then dragged him out.

Su Daochun followed behind with his hands in his sleeves and his head down.

Not until they saw Su Daoshan being dragged into the yard through the window did everyone breathe a sigh of relief. They looked at each other, but fell into silence again.

"His uncle," Madam Jiang sat down next to Su Xianyi, straightened her skirt, and said slowly and carefully, "Since the old man has handed over all the affairs of the Su family to Wan'er, then everything will naturally be decided by Wan'er. The Mi family has been aggressive over the years. Even if we give them this position in the family, it may not stop. Besides, it's too late to say anything else now that things have come to this point."

"Not too late?" Su Xianwen frowned and waved his hand. "Yue Zhongnan has just brought me a message on behalf of the Mi family. As long as Mi Xiang is handed back, this matter will be over. What the Mi family wants is nothing more than a position in an aristocratic family. We should just give it to them."

He looked anxious, with his hands on his knees, his upper body leaning forward, staring straight at Su Wan: "Over the years, our Su family has been dedicated to all matters in the city, big or small, and we still have some reputation. Although I am the head of the family, I also try my best to deal with them on weekdays, and I have a good relationship with all the major families. Even if we lose our position in the family, we can still make a living..."

As he spoke, he looked around at the others: "There are more than a thousand people in Sujiabao, living on their ancestral land, and they have not violated the laws of the court. Do they dare to risk the world's disapproval and kill them all? If so, no noble family in the world will tolerate them!"

"But if we have to fight them, the consequences will be unpredictable. It would be fine if we win at the big meeting, but what if we lose? What will happen to these more than a thousand people? Haven't you ever thought about it, girl?"

He turned his head to look at Su's mother, and said to Su Wan: "Your grandmother is over 70 years old. Can you bear to see her leave her hometown and wander around?"

Before Su Xianwen finished speaking, his mother coughed and shook her head, saying, "You discuss your own matters, don't involve me. In the early years, it was not as bad as it is now. There were crazy puppets everywhere under the capital. The You Clan also came every now and then. When it comes to hard times, I am much better than you."

Mother Su said as she placed the teacup in her hand on the small table of the Luohan bed. She said calmly, "Besides, let alone moving to another place, we can still survive for a few years with our savings. Even if we really reach the end of our rope, there's nothing wrong with becoming a refugee. Maybe it's more comfortable than being trapped in this city every day."

"Mother!" Su Xianwen was anxious and angry. "You..."

"Alright, alright, stop making things difficult for Wan'er," Mother Su glared at him and said, "If you have any ideas, why not send someone to Luoxia Mountain to ask your father. Since Wan'er did this, why didn't she talk to her grandfather first? If you interfere again, be careful that your father will beat you up!"

Hearing this, Su Xianwen shrank his neck and remained silent.

"Oh, right," Mother Su seemed to have just remembered something. She took out a key and handed it to Mrs. Qian. "The eldest brother is right to worry. You should consider multiple options for everything. The small warehouse in the backyard has not been moved since we moved back from Kyoto. You two can go and help me tidy it up when you have nothing to do. If we really can't stay here any longer, we won't be in a rush..."

Looking at the key in Su's mother's hand, Mrs. Qian and Su Xianwen's eyes lit up.

"Yes," Mrs. Qian took the key and said, "Since the old lady has instructed, how dare your daughter-in-law disobey? This warehouse has been there for more than ten years, and I don't know how much dust has accumulated. I dare not let the old lady worry about it. We will endure some hardships and take care of it ourselves, and we will definitely make sure it is done properly for you."

As she spoke, Qian stood up and gave Su Xianwen a wink.

Su Xianwen put on airs and moved his butt on the chair a little. He wanted to say something else, but finally stood up, shook his head at Su Wan with a worried look, and went with Qian.

Mother Su turned around and said to Su Wan, "Girl, don't take your uncle's words to heart. Since you have made up your mind, just go for it. I, the old lady, will support you! The old and young in the Su family are all unpromising and are being bullied. Who can you blame but you!"

“Old lady…” Su Wan’s expression was originally calm, but when she heard these words, her eyes suddenly turned red and she stood up quickly.

Before Su Wan could say anything, her personal maid Huang Li, led by Xi Que, quickly entered the house and said, "Miss, someone from the Mi family is here to invite you to Jinfeng Tower to discuss something."

Su Wan's face darkened and she turned to look at her mother.

"It hurts," Su's mother said with a smile, "Go ahead, it's better to listen to what they have to say. Anyway, Wan'er, remember that when things come to a head, the most fearful thing is to go back on your word. Now that the knife has been drawn, there is absolutely no reason to take it back halfway."

"Yes." Su Wan nodded calmly, bowed to everyone and left the room.

The room was quiet. Su's mother coughed and waved to Xi Que, who was looking in from behind the curtain at the door. A moment later, all the maids and servants in the courtyard left.

For some reason, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became relaxed.

Su Xianyi suddenly laughed.

"What are you laughing at?" Mother Su glared at him unhappily, "That's your eldest brother!"

It would have been better if Su's mother didn't say anything. Once she started talking, she couldn't help but sigh, and Mrs. Jiang and Mrs. Liu beside her also laughed.

"Brother is over fifty, but I didn't expect him to be so innocent," Su Xianyi said with a smile, "Just like my stupid boy, I don't know if they inherited the temperament of the ancestor of the Su family."

"You are smart," Mrs. Jiang patted him in a stern voice, "but you are just as stupid when you are stupid."

As she spoke, she straightened her expression and said to Su's mother, "Uncle is used to living a rich and prosperous life, so it's normal for him to have these thoughts."

"You don't have to speak for him," Su's mother sighed. "Xianyi said he was naive, and he was right. If he hadn't had this problem more than ten years ago, how could we have ended up like this? I didn't expect that a man in his fifties would not understand things as well as Wan'er. People have already put a knife to his neck, but he still thinks that if he gives in, he can continue to live a stable life...

"Those three families were just coaxing him. If they really saw his face and recognized their friendship, would they be able to help the Mi family reach this point?"

Mother Su said, shaking her head repeatedly, "In this world, rules are set for those who dare not break them. Since you have fallen out, I'm afraid they will do something more evil than the Mi family. Even if the Mi family doesn't kill you all, these people can use soft knives to force you into a corner."

Su Xianyi narrowed his eyes slightly, and no one knew what he was thinking. Madam Jiang and Madam Liu looked at each other, with a hint of coldness in their eyes.

There was silence in the room for a while.

Mother Su spoke again in a gloomy voice, "I originally thought that with that person's broad mind, he would at most give us three to five years of peaceful life. I didn't expect that after such a long search, he would remember us, a small character from the Su family. Hey, at least we had to leave him this little affection in the early years."

Turning her head and seeing Su Xianyi's expression, Su's mother's face darkened and she said, "Third boy, don't plan to do anything ruthless to those families. Since you are not prepared to resist, then give in completely. If you can do it, why would you make it so difficult for the eldest girl? If you ruin things, you'll be in trouble!"

Su Xianyi snorted and said, "I understand."

"You'd better understand," Su's mother warned sternly, "So many people have died, and we finally made it to this day. We are only two years away from success. If it fails because of our Su family, we will never be able to repay this debt even if we all die!"

Su Xianyi remained silent and nodded.

Mother Su's expression eased a little, and she said, "Speaking of which, it's unexpected that Wan'er suddenly did this to the Mi family this time. Whether it's planning and arranging, or looking for opportunities and making decisions, it's exactly the same as her father. Let's see how far she can go. Anyway, she's using things that are open to the public, so she's not afraid of being seen..."

Then she asked, "Have you arranged everything that needs to be arranged?"

Su Xianyi, Mrs. Jiang and Mrs. Liu all nodded.

Su Xianyi said: "The two branches of the first and second uncles will stay in Yishan City, and the three branches of the third, fourth and sixth uncles will go to the south. As for our first uncle, the first and third uncles will go to the west, the second uncle will go to the north, and the fourth uncle will go with us. Several refugee camps have been arranged. Some people will go first, and then slowly disperse and go to the mountains. Anyway, many people die every day in refugee settlements..."

"It's all right once it's arranged," Su's mother nodded, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "Big girl, the second girl will naturally follow me. Daochun will follow his mother. What about Daoshan, how will you arrange it?"

"This kid's temper..." Su Xianyi felt a little annoyed. He turned his head to look at the silent Madam Jiang and sighed, "I still think of sending him far away. Send him to the south. There is an island in Mingzhou. Two years ago, we arranged for someone in the town on the island to let him study there."

Mother Su was silent for a long time, then said, "Let Ah Fu go and protect him."

"Uncle Fu!" Upon hearing this name, Su Xianyi became anxious and shook his head, "That won't do. Mother, you are by my side..."

Mother Su interrupted him: "It's settled."

(End of this chapter)