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After driving away the grain merchants, Zhao Chunying quickly ran to Hua Zhuyue's side and helped her up.

"Mother-in-law, are you alright?"

Hua Zhuyue stood up shakily and waved her hand.

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

As Hua Zhuyue spoke, she covered her face, which was swollen from being hit.

"I failed to protect Juanniang and have no face to see you, yet you came to rescue me with your men. I should be thanking you."

Zhao Chunying's smile froze for a moment, then gradually faded.

"What are you saying, my dear in-law? We're relatives after all. Yu-ge and Tuan-tuan are Juan-niang's own flesh and blood. How could I stand by and watch them die?"

Zhao Chunying spoke magnanimously, but her attitude was not as warm as before.

Seeing this, Su Shaoqing stepped forward and separated the two.

"I imagine everyone has been quite frightened by today's events. Perhaps I should have someone prepare some light dishes to help calm your nerves."

It was called a banquet, but it wasn't actually that lavish.

There were only four dishes on a large table.

Two meat dishes, one vegetable dish, and one pickled vegetable dish.

These two meat dishes were made by slaughtering chickens and ducks from the mansion.

One of the plates used for serving food was missing a corner, which was quite shabby.

Su Shaoqing awkwardly raised his teacup.

"Now that there is a famine, as the local official of Guanyang, I must set an example and not be extravagant."

"I can only express my feelings with this simple meal, please forgive me."

Su Shaoqing put it nicely, but in reality, he was just poor.

For the Su family, this was already considered a pretty good meal.

Su Yuanqiao held his wine glass, his face aloof and cold. He didn't say a word, just stared at the Shen family with a stern expression.

Shen Zhaoning secretly glanced at Su Yuanqiao several times.

My maternal grandfather seems difficult to get along with.

But why are my grandfather's hands shaking? Could he be scared?

Shen Zhaoning looked at Su Yuanqiao thoughtfully.

She looked at the chicken leg in her hand and put it into Su Yuanqiao's bowl.

She smiled sweetly at Su Yuanqiao.

Su Yuanqiao's hand trembled slightly, and some of the wine in the glass spilled out.

Looking at the face that resembled her daughter's when she was little, Su Yuanqiao felt a mix of emotions and her eyes welled up with tears.

He picked up his glass, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp to cover up his loss of composure.

"You don't need to fawn over me. I'll take care of you for Juan Niang's sake, but that's all."

As soon as Su Yuanqiao finished speaking, he was slapped on the back of the head by Zhao Chunying.

"He's tongue-tied and doesn't know how to talk, so just ignore him."

Zhao Chunying smiled ingratiatingly, her gaze falling on Shen Yu and Shen Zhaoning, the brother and sister.

"Although we drove those merchants away, they won't give up easily, so you need to be careful."

"If you notice anything amiss, send someone to me. I guarantee I'll beat them to a pulp, just like I did today."

After Zhao Chunying finished speaking, she laughed heartily a few times.

"But mother-in-law, you must be having a very hard time taking care of such a large family now."

"Why don't you leave Yu-ge and Tuan-tuan to me to take care of?"

At this point, Zhao Chunying finally revealed her true intentions.

Su Yuanqiao immediately put down his wine glass and sat up straight.

"That's true. Although my son is only a prefect, he is a graduate of the imperial examinations."

"The border regions are harsh and cold, and there are few famous teachers. If Brother Yu and Tuantuan come to my Su family, my son will definitely teach them with all his heart."

Hua Zhuyue's chopsticks suddenly stopped.

Before meeting the Su family, she was unsure of their attitude.

Now that she has seen them, she feels that the Su family genuinely likes the two children.

Now the Shen family has fallen on hard times and is in far worse shape than the Su family.

It would be good if the two children could stay with the Su family.

Not only will they have no worries about food and clothing, but they can also continue their studies.

Shen Zhaoning didn't want to be separated from her grandmother, so she quickly looked at her.

But then he discovered that his grandmother was deep in thought.

She puffed out her cheeks and picked up the chicken leg that had just been offered.

"I don't want to be separated from my grandmother, and neither does my brother."

Shen Zhaoning put down her chopsticks and took Shen Yu's hand.

"Brother, let's go home, I'm full."

She had just been worried about her maternal grandfather.

She never expected her maternal grandfather to be so wicked, actually trying to separate her from her paternal grandmother.

Shen Yu glanced at Shen Zhaoning and noticed that the little guy's cheeks were puffed up and his eyes were wet and red.

Shen Yu immediately felt sorry for him.

He pulled Shen Zhaoning back and bowed to the Su family father and son.

"Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Tuantuan is tired, so we'll head back now."

Worried that something might happen to the two little ones, Hua Zhuyue hurriedly got up.

"Although they are still young, they are quite resourceful. Thanks to them, we were able to get here safely."

"I believe you will treat them well, but it still depends on their wishes. Regardless of whether they ultimately choose to live with the Su family, you will always be their maternal grandparents, and that cannot be changed."

Shen Yu held Shen Zhaoning's hand and slowly walked outside.

Shen Zhaoning's tears fell in a steady stream.

"Brother, doesn't Grandma want us anymore?"

"Why didn't Grandmother argue with Grandpa just now?"

Shen Yu is older and more sensible than Shen Zhaoning.

He offered a soft word of comfort.

"How could that be?"

"Grandma Su won't abandon us; she loves us very much."

Shen Zhaoning stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

"Really? Then why didn't Grandma say anything just now?"

Shen Yu had not yet spoken.

Then a horse-drawn carriage came speeding towards them.

He quickly grabbed Shen Zhaoning and shielded her behind him.

"careful."

A head popped out of the carriage.

The other person, wearing an official hat askew, drunkenly cursed.

"Who did this brat come from, daring to block my way? Don't you want to live?!"

Shen Yu frowned.

Before Shen Yu could speak, the other person turned their head away, only cursing.

"I'm in a hurry to deal with the Su family, I don't have time to deal with you, otherwise I would skin you alive."

The lackeys outside the carriage echoed this sentiment.

"What you say is true, sir. We will definitely be able to bring down the Su family this time."

Shen Zhaoning gripped Shen Yu's hand tightly.

"Brother? Are they referring to my maternal grandparents' family when they say the Su family?"

No! She just recognized her maternal grandfather.

I don't want to see anything happen to my maternal grandparents.

Shen Zhaoning chased after her, and Shen Yu, fearing something might happen to her, followed closely behind.

The carriage slowly came to a stop outside the Su residence.

The other party glanced at his subordinate, who immediately stepped forward and knelt in front of the carriage.

He stepped off the car, stepping on the back of the person beneath him.

He slowly straightened his robes and adjusted his official hat before getting off the carriage and standing in front of the Su residence.

His men strained their necks and shouted into the Su residence.

"The Inspector General has arrived—"

Su Shaoqing came out to greet him and nodded slightly.

"Welcome, Inspector! I, Su, have failed to greet you properly; please forgive me!"

Su Shaoqing stepped aside and said respectfully.

"I am currently having a meal. If the Inspector does not mind, you may join me for some light wine."

The inspector raised an eyebrow and drawled.

"Very well, I'd like to see what our benevolent and incorruptible Lord Su eats at home!"

After the inspector finished speaking, he strode across the threshold and entered the Su family home.

He barged into the main hall, saw the food on the table, and frowned in disgust.

"Is this what Lord Su eats at home?"

"My dog ​​eats better than this!"

Su Shaoqing responded slowly.

"Beasts are cold-hearted and indifferent to human suffering, so naturally they can enjoy delicacies from land and sea."

"Now that the people are starving, how can I, as the local official in charge of the people's livelihood, indulge in extravagance and pleasure with a clear conscience?"