A concubine enters the mansion? Reborn, three matchmakers and six engagements to marry the Prime Min

Madam Su bowed her head and pondered, and recalled what Su Xiangling had said during the day. She knew that Huajin Pavilion had become famous in the capital in just a month.

Counting the dates, it was indeed opened not long after the Su family's silk shop closed. Regardless of whether the shop belonged to Su Qingyu or Su Shunci, it was run by Su Shunci. In such a short time, she was able to build the shop into this state. This girl really knows how to do business.

The old lady felt choked up when she thought about how Su Shunci was making a lot of money outside while the Su family was still struggling.

Madam Gu raised her head and glanced at Madam Su's expression, then continued, "Aunt, if you agree, why not settle the marriage first. There's no rush to get married, but we have to let her earn some money for the family first to honor Aunt."

"When she marries into the Gu family, she will not only be able to take care of Jinsong at home, but she will also be able to run the business outside. While Jinsong is taking the imperial examination and pursuing a career in government, she will make the business flourish. It won't be long before our Gu family regains its former glory."

The old lady's expression changed, and she was obviously moved by Mrs. Gu's words.

If Su Shunci is the goose that only lays golden eggs, then naturally she cannot let others get them.

The old lady twisted the small leaf Buddhist beads in her hand faster, "Go back and rest first, let me think about it."

Madam Gu Si stood up, bowed and stepped back, with a determined smile on her face.

Madam Su tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep. Before going to bed, she finally made up her mind and turned over to sleep.

The next morning, after everyone in the Su family paid their respects, the old lady left Su Chengye alone.

She first talked about how Su Shunci helped Su Qingyu open a shop, and then said that she wanted to marry Su Shunci to Gu Jinsong.

Su Chengye was a little surprised, he didn't want to marry into the Gu family again. Although the Su family is a little declining now, it is still much stronger than the Gu family.

Even if Su Shunci couldn't marry into a prince or noble family in Beijing, she could still marry into a powerful official family. Just because Su Shunci and Su Qingyu were good friends, she wouldn't have to worry about her marriage. After all, there were many people who wanted to be brothers-in-law to Lord Shen.

What benefits can he get from marrying into the Gu family?

Thinking of this, Su Chengye refused, "Mother, Ah Ci is still young, this matter is not urgent."

"Besides, I have also met Gu Jinsong. Yesterday, I specially tested his knowledge. Guess what happened? He is not as good as the book boy beside me."

Su Chengye couldn't stop laughing at what he said, and after laughing, he realized that the old lady's face had darkened. He then realized that he had said the wrong thing.

The old lady said in a cold voice, "I know you look down on the Gu family, and you are prejudiced against Jinsong. Yesterday, your second brother asked about his knowledge, saying that he is not only smart and polite, but also has a very solid knowledge. How come you are not even as good as your book boy?"

Su Chengye forgot that the old lady was indeed the old lady of the Su family, but she was from the Gu family. What was the difference between saying that the people of the Gu family were bad and saying that she was bad?

Su Chengyan never said anything about this, and always agreed with the old lady. He said whatever the old lady liked to hear. So the old lady treated Su Chengyan better.

Su Chengye heard her say this and hurriedly explained: "Mother, that's not what I meant. It's Gu Jinsong, he really is not worthy of Ah Ci."

The old lady slammed the table hard, "Not worthy? Your daughter is a traitor. She doesn't give a penny of her earnings to the family, and you still treat her like a treasure?"

"Besides, you still expect a bastard's daughter to marry a member of the royal family? When she gets to Jinsong High School, she will be an official's wife. How can she not be worthy of him?"

After thinking for a while, "It just so happens that she and Qingyu have a deep sisterly relationship. Then let Shen Zhixiu help Jinsong."

Su Chengye felt helpless for a moment, but he didn't dare to disobey his mother too much.

The old lady persuaded Su Chengye a few more times, and finally got Su Chengye to nod.

After Su Chengye nodded, the old lady ordered her subordinates to call Su Shunci over.

Yesterday’s incident made Su Shunci cautious. Fearing that they would continue to cause trouble, she deliberately stayed at home today.

When Su Shunci heard that her grandmother had ordered her to go to Songhe Hall for a talk, she took a deep breath, knowing that she could not avoid it.

Fortunately, she was prepared and would never admit it. After all, they had to consider their elder sister and the Shen family, so they couldn't rob the shop openly.

In Songhe Hall, Su Shunci walked in calmly and bowed to her grandmother and father.

The old lady didn't let her sit down, and asked directly: "Whose shop is that? Is your elder sister covering for you?"

Su Shunci shook her head and said, "Grandma, you misunderstood me. I don't have that much ability. Besides, no matter how good my elder sister is to me, she wouldn't dare to lie to Grandma for me."

The old lady sneered in her heart. Su Qingyu didn't dare? What else could she not dare to do?

"Don't try to deceive your family. There is no such thing as an impenetrable wall. If you tell the truth today, your father and I won't blame you. But if we find out, you will be punished according to family rules."

The old lady's eyes were deep and sharp, and her words were also faintly threatening. If it was a young lady who had lived in the inner house for a long time, she would have been scared and cried by now.

But Su Shunci has been gaining experience outside for more than half a year and will not be intimidated by such words.

"Grandma, please calm down. I have told you the truth. If you find out that I have lied, I will be punished by the family law."

The old lady stared at Su Shunci closely, but could not see any flaws. The thirteen-year-old girl stood in the middle of the hall, with her chest and head held high, without any sign of panic.

Either what she said was true, or this girl was really scheming.

Seeing that she couldn't get anything out of him, the old lady simply stopped asking.

"Since the shop belongs to your elder sister, you don't have to go there."

"From today on, you must stay at home and not go anywhere."

Su Shunci was stunned. She knew her grandmother would interrogate her, but she didn't expect that she would restrict her from leaving the house.

Thinking that the old lady was still calculating the money from the shop, Su Shunci thought for a moment and said, "Grandma, please allow me to go. I will hand over all the wages to the mansion after a few days, and I promise not to keep any for myself."

The old lady scolded sternly, "What kind of talk is that? You are the fourth daughter of the Su family, can you still go out to work?"

"It's your own shop, so it's okay to take care of the accounts. But you're working for someone else now, how can that be decent?"

Su Shunci suddenly became anxious and asked, "Then what should I do at home? I might as well go out and earn some money instead of sitting there doing nothing."

The old lady snorted, "You should practice needlework at home. It's not good to get married in a few years without knowing anything."

Su Shunci was shocked. Getting married? Why would her grandmother mention getting married?

It's no wonder she was overthinking it. It was just that the words came too suddenly. In Beijing, girls have to be fourteen years old at the earliest to get married.

"Grandma, have you found someone for me?" Su Shunci asked directly, without any shyness of a girl talking about marriage.

The old lady pointed at her and said to Su Chengye, "Look, you didn't learn any rules outside. Is it her place to ask about these things?"

Then he turned to look at Su Shunci, "You go back first. Your father and I have our own plans for this matter."

Su Shunci realized that she couldn't get anything out of him, so she stopped asking. Anyway, as long as she wanted to find out, she could always find out.

When I turned around, I heard the old lady instructing Nanny Yuan.

"Tell the people in the mansion not to let the fourth young lady go out without my order."

Su Shunci paused, and left Songhe Hall without saying anything.

Not long after she left Songhe Hall and before she reached the small garden, she was stopped by someone.

"My cousin just came out from my great aunt's house. I think she knows everything, right?"