Picking Up a General to Plow the Fields

Chapter 439: Family Vacation

Lian Fang Zhou smiled: “Of course there is.
Let’s buy some of what we like!”

“Thank you, Eldest Sister! Eldest Sister is the best!” Lian Fang Qing smiled happily.

Reaching out, Lian Fang Zhou took advantage of the situation to straighten Lian Fang Qing’s hair into two buns cover with little cloth covers, tidy her clothes, and pull her to sit down properly.
She glanced at Third Aunt and said, “We will be arriving at the Su manor soon, Third Aunt, don’t look at it for now.”

Third Aunt also knew that business was more important, so she promised and put down the curtains, sitting upright.

She was both nervous and excited and couldn’t help but ask Lian Fang Zhou: “Well, Fang Zhou, the Su family is said to be the richest family here, so how rich are they? What is Young Master Su like? Is he similar to Master Su and Madam Su? Is the Young Madam kind?”

Lian Fang Zhou smiled.
“How their family is, you will know when you arrive! How can the home of a wealthy man be bad? Even their servants dress better than us.
The daughter-in-law of a wealthy family is strong but what belongs to them, belongs to them.
We should not ask them for anything or try to take advantage of them.
It’s just like visiting someone at home.”

Third Aunt heard this and felt even more nervous in her heart.
She hummed twice, not sure what else to ask.

Lian Fang Zhou added, “As for Master Su and Madam Su, they are both friendly people.
We are from the countryside, if we accidently say something wrong, they won’t normally care about it! It’s just, Young Lady Su has been feeling unwell these days.
Master Su and Madam Su cherish her and are inevitably a little depressed.
Be sure not to mention Young Lady Su in front of them and don’t ask about her condition! You must remember this, do you understand?”

According to Fang Qing’s letter, Su Xin’er seemed to be a different person now.
She hid in her yard all day long and refused to step out the door.
She was very taciturn and sat in a daze for a long time.
Her whole body had become very thin.

No one in the Su family was upset with her because of this, even though Lian Fang Zhou had been involved in the matter.
Naturally, it was best if no one mentioned her, otherwise wouldn’t everyone be embarrassed?

Third Aunt and Lian Fang Qing quickly agreed when they heard that Su Xin’er’s illness was so serious.

However, Third Aunt couldn’t help but ask: “Then Young Lady Su has some incurable disease? If it’s a common disease and the Su family is so rich, why can’t a good doctor be hired? What kind of rare medicine can’t be used?”

“Third Aunt, “Lian Fang Zhou gave her an angry look.
Lightly, she said: “I said don’t ask, why are you asking? Remember, don’t mention a word!”

“Okay, okay! Don’t mention it, don’t mention it!” When Third Aunt saw Lian Fang Zhou’s expression, she understood how serious the matter was a hurriedly laughed.

Almost as soon as they finished speaking, their carriage arrived at the gates of the Su Manor.
Since they had sent a letter in advance, the Su family knew they were coming and had prepared for them.

As soon as the Lian family stepped out of the carriage, the second steward of the Su family got up from the guard house and walked up to greet them with a smile.

Lian Fang Zhou greeted him and her group followed him inside.

Since they were Fang Qing’s maiden family, they naturally went to visit Fang Qing’s yard first.

After sitting for awhile, Fang Qing and Su Jing He both stood up to take them to see Madam Su and Master Su.

After Third Aunt entered the Su family house, she did not make a sound.
The wealth of the Su family, never mind having actually seen such grandeur, she had never even imagined that a person’s house could be so spectacularly beautiful.
The whole manor was very eye-catching.

Third Aunt felt very timid and refused to go and meet Master Su and Madam Su with a bitter smile.

Lian Fang Zhou could only smile helplessly at Fang Qing.

Fang Qing smiled and tugged at Third Aunt’s arm: “You are an elder, how can you not go? My father-in-law and mother-in-law are very good people.
Just say a few words when you meet! Let’s go! If you don’t go, how will I explain it to my mother-in-law when she asks me later? My mother-in-law will have my servants come get you!”

“Third Aunt, I’ll support you!” Lian Fang Qing said, noticing Lian Fang Zhou’s wink.
She wrapped her arm around Third Aunt’s delicate wrist.

“Then, let’s go!” Third Aunt squeezed Lian Fang Qing’s hand.
She felt a little more at ease but couldn’t help but worry: “Well, I, I’m stupid and can’t speak, so don’t laugh at me…”

“Just relax! Mother-in-law and Father-in-law are not such people!” Fang Qing said with a smile.

Together, they walked to Master Su and Madam Su’s courtyard.

Seeing Lian Fang Zhou, Madam Su couldn’t help but think of her unhappy daughter and felt a little sour in her heart.

However, she also knew that she couldn’t blame Lian Fang Zhou for this matter.
On the contrary, it was Su Xin’er who needed to apologize to Lian Fang Zhou.

But she had a mother’s heart, how could she say this?

Madam Su almost burst into tears.

Fortunately, Lian Fang Qing was very likeable so Madam Su orders someone to bring a plate of candy for her to eat and teased her with a smile.
Seeing Madam Su’s face full of smiles, Third Aunt gradually relaxed.
This woman was very different from the arrogant and sullen landlord wives she occasionally saw in the countryside.

Lian Fang Zhou and Lian Ze were much more stable.
Master Su couldn’t help but look at the two siblins secretly and feel a lot of emotions in his heart.
As always, Ah Jian did not speak much.
After greeting the elders, he just sat leisurely and chatted with Su Jing He from time to time.

If Master Su had not seen her skills with his own eyes, he would have never imagined that such a young girl would be doing business with his family.

In fact, Master Su actually wanted to have a deep discussion with Lian Fang Zhou but because of his seniority, he had to hold back and just say a few vague, friendly things.

After all, expecting him to talk business with a young girl was too strange, he couldn’t jump this hurdle in his heart.

Fortunately, Fang Qing and Su Jing He were there and could save him the trouble.

Master Su smiled and said: “It’s rare to come here, so stay a little longer! I heard that all the cotton has been harvested so it’s time to relax! In business, you should not only know how to make money but also how to spend money!”

This made everyone laugh.

Lian Fang Zhou smiled: “We intend to stay for a few days to relax.”

Master Su nodded.
“Xiuyuan is a good place, I’ve been there twice.
It’s very entertaining, you guys did good work.”

“If it wasn’t for the financial support and backing of the Su family, we wouldn’t have been able to do it.” Lian Fang Zhou said with a smile.

Many things can’t be bought with money and someone needed to have those connections.
The Su family just happened to have what she lacked.

“You are also very talented!” Master Su said sincerely.
He felt a little regretful, if only she had been born a son!

After sitting down for a cup of tea, Lian Fang Zhou and the others followed Fang Qing and Su Jing He back to their courtyard.

Later that evening, Master Su ordered his servants to prepare a banquet but Su Xin’er did not show up and no one mentioned her.