jdhmnovel Chapter 133 Testing
Chapter 133 Testing
Su Yinhan slunk back to her courtyard, her hatred growing stronger. Unwilling to lose to Su Yinyin so easily, she devised a plan.
The next day, following Su Yinyin's plan, the old lady began to make arrangements for Su Yue and Su Nian'an.
Su Yue and Su Nian'an got up early to practice martial arts with Li Lan to strengthen their bodies. After breakfast, they learned embroidery etiquette from a female master. In the afternoon, they learned from the old lady how to manage the household and the family business.
Afterwards, the old lady instructed Su Yue and Su Nian'an to handle the purchasing and venue setup. They were to do their utmost to ensure the porridge distribution and relief for the people was done perfectly.
In order not to hold their older sister back, Su Yue and Su Nian'an studied hard.
Su Yinyin handed over 200,000 taels of silver notes to Su Yue and Su Nian'an to purchase grain. Bixia and Uncle Li assisted from the side.
Su Yinyin gave Su Nian'an so many silver notes at once, actually to test her.
When Su Nian'an received the silver note, a fleeting, almost imperceptible glint of greed flashed in her eyes, but she quickly returned to normal.
She thanked Su Yinyin politely, saying that she would definitely not let her sister down.
Su Yue, overjoyed, pulled Su Nian'an along and hurried towards the grain store.
The two arrived at the grain shop and, after a brief conversation with the shopkeeper, confirmed that the shop could provide a certain amount of grain at a certain price. Su Nian'an then decided to buy the grain from this shop.
However, while Su Yue went to buy other things, Su Nian'an secretly contacted an unscrupulous grain merchant, intending to sell inferior goods as superior ones and profit from the price difference. Unbeknownst to her, Su Yinyin had already sent people to secretly follow them.
Upon witnessing Su Nian'an's actions, the person who had been following her quickly returned to report to Su Yinyin. Su Yinyin merely smiled slightly upon hearing this, remaining unmoved.
In less than two hours, the grain was transported back. During the inspection, Su Nian'an stood by, pretending to be innocent.
Su Yinyin had the grain inspected in front of everyone, and it turned out to be all substandard rice.
Su Nian'an panicked and began to argue that she had been cheated by a swindler.
Su Yinyin, however, produced evidence, revealing the truth behind her deliberate actions. Upon learning this, the old lady flew into a rage, exclaiming, "Su Nian'an, you have disappointed us greatly!"
Su Nian'an, however, did not take it to heart and stood there looking at everyone present, making her own explanation.
"Grandmother, I only embezzled a little money, it's nothing serious!"
Su Nian'an's words shocked everyone. Especially Su Yue, who was Su Nian'an's twin and had the same experiences.
She simply couldn't accept it...!
The old lady asked unwillingly, "Why...why did you commit such a corrupt act?"
No matter what, this is her own grandson. The old lady doesn't want her to go astray.
Su Yinyin stood aside, watching Su Nian'an without saying a word.
Su Nian'an looked at the old lady: "Hehehe, embezzlement? Grandmother, why don't you tell me you're biased?"
"Old woman, I'm biased? When have I ever been biased?" The old lady couldn't understand. When had she ever been biased? She treated everyone equally!
“If your elder sister says she wants to distribute porridge, you should give her 200,000 taels of silver. And what about me? You should give me a jade bracelet.”
Su Nian'an continued with a cold laugh: "What is the value of this jade bracelet? How can it be compared to two hundred thousand taels?"
The old lady trembled with anger, “That’s because distributing porridge is a good deed, it concerns your reputation, and it can earn you the praise of the people.”
I hereby declare that the 200,000 taels and everything in the Su family mansion were earned by your eldest sister herself.
"This old woman and the Duke's mansion have never given your elder sister a single penny. Everything you wear, use, eat, and live in was earned by your elder sister, Su Yinyin, herself. Su Nian'an, you have disappointed us greatly."
Su Nian'an scoffed, "Impossible. How could my sister, a weak woman, do that? In the end, it's still favoritism."
At this moment, Su Yinyin slowly spoke up: "Sister, don't try to argue. I'm distributing porridge to help the disaster victims and to accumulate blessings for ourselves."
I also want to declare here that everything here was earned by myself. I will reclaim my mother's dowry in full and then distribute it to you. But your actions have disappointed me.”
Su Yue stepped forward, took Su Nian'an's hand, and advised, "Sister, we are already grateful for your care, we shouldn't act like this."
Su Nian'an flung Su Yue's hand away. "Don't pretend. You're probably secretly thrilled to see me make a fool of myself. You can live in the same courtyard as my older sister, and she even bought you a house, but what about me!" A hint of hurt flashed in Su Yue's eyes.
Su Yinyin's face turned cold and sharp. She stepped forward, grabbed Su Nian'an's hand, and asked, "Who's been gossiping in your ear? Even your maternal grandmother didn't know I bought a house for Su Yue! Yueyue, did you tell Su Nian'an about this?"
Su Yue hurriedly waved her hand and said, "Sister, I never told my sister about this."
Su Yinyin's face grew even colder: "Speak!"
Su Nian'an was in pain from Su Yinyin's grip, but she still stubbornly said, "Hmph, no one told me, I saw it myself."
Su Nian'an forced a smile and said. Su Yinyin tightened her grip, "If you don't tell the truth, you won't have an easy time today."
Su Nian'an's eyes welled up with tears from the pain. "It was...it was the maid Cui Liu who said it."
Su Yinyin released her grip. "Someone, bring Cui Liu here."
Before long, Cui Liu was brought in. Upon seeing this scene, her legs went weak, and she immediately knelt down and kowtowed, begging for mercy.
Su Yinyin said sternly, "Why did you fabricate lies and sow discord between the sisters?"
Cui Liu cried and said, "It was Consort Su Yinhan who promised me benefits and told me to say this. I know I was wrong." Su Nian'an turned pale upon hearing this.
Su Nian'an never expected that she would fall into someone else's trap, but upon reflection, she still felt that her sister was biased.
Su Yinyin said angrily, "Guards, drag this maid away, give her thirty strokes of the cane, and sell her off."
Su Yinyin looked at Su Nian'an, "Su Nian'an, what do you have to say now?"
Su Nian'an still stubbornly said, "Even if what Cui Liu said is not true, you treat Su Yue differently than you treat me."
Su Nian'an bit her lip and said. Su Yinyin took a deep breath and calmed herself down before speaking: "I think it's fair for us sisters not to be equal in everything. I care about you no less than Yueyue. It's just that you are sensitive and suspicious, and you always feel that others have mistreated you."
Su Yue gently tugged at Su Nian'an's sleeve, "Little sister, I really love us both."
Seeing Su Nian'an still trying to argue, the old lady said with heartache, "You are so narrow-minded, always wanting fairness. But don't you think about how many years older your sister is? Why don't you learn from your sister, be independent and self-reliant?"
Su Yinyin sighed helplessly and said, "I will prepare a house for you as soon as possible and give you some money. Then you can move out! From now on, let's each live our own lives!" After saying that, Su Yinyin left quickly.
Su Yinyin was disappointed by this, but not heartbroken.
The old lady watched Su Yinyin leave, shook her head, and said with heartache, "You have broken our hearts. You should take care of yourself!" After saying that, she quickly left.
Seeing this, Su Yue was exasperated. How could her sister, who was such a good sister, scheme against her?
Su Yue walked to Su Nian'an's side, "Eldest sister has always treated us all equally. This morning, I even heard her instruct Uncle Li to buy you a house nearby, the closer the better. She also wants to buy you farmland and shops, saying it's so you'll have someone to rely on in the future!"
Upon hearing Su Yue's words, tears streamed down Su Nian'an's face. Had she been wrong?