Chapter Thirty-Five: Stupid as a Pig

  Su Huawen didn't want the conflict to escalate so quickly, he also wanted to know what news Madam had brought back from the Lei manor, after all it was a family matter, if they were to quarrel in the main hall and the servants found out, the impact would definitely not be good.

  "Alright, stop arguing, let's discuss things after dinner in the study."

  Wang was about to speak, but she found that Su Huawen had always been cold as ice and had actually vetoed her proposal. Wang wasn't so foolish after all, knowing that some things still needed to be discussed with Su first.

  Su Tianran was delighted to see this scene, Su Tiannan accepted the punishment, it was an expected thing, but he also wanted to say a few words, after all, following his mother back, not saying anything, how could he show his own wisdom?

  "Dad, Mom, I have some words to say too."

  Su Huawen furrowed his brow, Su Tianran's carefree and nonchalant attitude suddenly made him feel particularly disgusted.

  Su Tianran wouldn't care about so many things.

  "Say it quickly."

  "I think there are two things that must be handled properly. Firstly, the tenant farmers of the Su family have received so much grain, salt and seeds, they must either vacate or pay silver. Secondly, who is in charge of managing the tenant farmers and the land? The salt and seeds from the government were taken out like this, and there's also the issue of grain, it must be made clear, otherwise how can the Su family endure?"

  Su Tiancheng secretly sighed, his own elder brother who shared the same father but not mother was stupid beyond words, how could he come up with such an idea, he must have gone to the Lei residence and been deceived by others.

  But this also made Su Tiancheng extremely vigilant, as Levent was preparing to drain the water and capture the fish.

  Su Huawen's face turned extremely ugly, he wanted to lose his temper, but still endured.

  "All right, you also know how to express your own opinions. After dinner, take a rest for a while, and then go to the study at three o'clock in the afternoon."

  Su Huawen deliberately delayed for a while, on the one hand, to think of a way to respond, and on the other hand, also to thoroughly understand the situation.

  Su Huawen no longer delayed, stood up and left the main hall.

  Wang saw this and glared at Su Tiancheng before following him out.

  As for Su Tianran, now that he's back home, there are still things to be done, and that is to find Yu Huan. It's said that this day is a great taboo, especially when discussing such important matters. Unfortunately, 17-year-old Su Tianran's main thoughts were not on such big things. He thought that what needed to be said had been said, and the subsequent handling would definitely follow his opinion. After all, Su Tiancheng was born out of wedlock, so his status was different from the start.

  After dinner, Su Tianran hastily followed a small servant and went straight to find Yu Huan.

  Su Huawen and Wang have gone to their dormitory, presumably to discuss something. There is no one else in the courtyard, this is a good opportunity, the servants of the mansion also dare not enter the courtyard casually.

  After dinner, Su Tiancheng returned to his room. He also had to consider how to respond next. The upcoming negotiations were the most crucial moment. If things could be settled as he wished, that would be for the best.

  Su Pingyang brought Yuhuan into the house.

  Seeing Yu Huan, Su Tiancheng felt a bit strange and immediately thought of what had happened, his face turned ugly.

  "Master, Yuhuan said she wants to talk to you about something."

  Before Yu Huan could speak, Su Tiancheng spoke up.

  "Yu Huan, is it because Second Brother has something to discuss with you?"

  Yu Huan lowered her head and didn't speak, her body slightly trembling.

  Su Tiancheng was being polite, such things don't need to be explicitly stated, after a woman gets married, her thoughts will naturally change. Although Yu Huan had some ideas in the past, now that it's become a reality, those thoughts are definitely gone.

  "I know, I've already made my stance clear in front of you before. This matter is settled, you and Uncle, Er Tong just wait here."

  The little servant beside Su Tianran also came to Su Tiancheng's room after a while.

  Su Tiancheng bluntly told the servant to get out, scolding him for not knowing the rules. The servant had been following Su Tianran for a long time and also looked down on Su Tiancheng, so he was naturally unhappy. After arguing for a few words, he got a few slaps in return.

  The little servant covered his face and hastily left.

  In just a few minutes, Su Tianran stormed in with a furious look on his face.

  He looked at Su Tiancheng, and his eyes revealed disdain.

  "Little brother, are you kidding me? Don't you even know the basic rules? Who do you think you are to lecture people around me?"

  "Second Brother, I respect you and address you as Second Brother. The servants of the Su Manor should know about propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame, and they should also know about rules and regulations. Your personal servant is after all a servant, doesn't he understand even the basic rules? What does it mean when you say that I don't know the rules?"

  Su Tianran's face turned red as he glared at Su Tiannan and spoke in a fierce tone.

  "Su Tiancheng, don't give face and don't want face, what are you? I'm going to find Yu Huan today, I'm going to play with her. What can you do? Do you dare to protect her?"

  Su Tiancheng glanced at Su Tianran and smiled coldly.

  "Su Tianran, I'm telling you clearly today, if you don't care about shame and act recklessly, I'll take action too."

  "Haha, the sun has risen in the west, you actually dare to speak like this in front of me."

  Su Tianran hadn't finished speaking when Su Tianding stepped forward, grabbed the collar of Su Tianran's clothes, and with a swift motion, slammed him to the ground, slapping his face repeatedly.

  Soon, a scream like killing pigs came out, Su Tiancheng still had a heavy hand, after all, he was his half-brother.

  "Father, mother, you decide for me."

  When Su Tiancheng heard Su Tianran's words, he was slightly embarrassed.

  The people in the house were stunned, Su Pingyang, Su Er'tong and Yu Huan stood still, at a loss for what to do. The two young masters were fighting, they didn't dare go forward. Su Tianran's little servant discovered that something was amiss and had already slipped out to find Master and Madame.

  Soon, Su Huawen and Wang arrived.

  Seeing what was in front of her, Wang's face turned pale with shock.

  "Su Tiancheng, you bastard, how dare you hit someone, don't you know the rules?"

  Seeing Su Huawen and Wang's arrival, Su Tiancheng let go and spoke coldly.

  "Madam, I've already shown mercy. Ask Second Brother to see what he has said and done. Fortunately, this is in the mansion; if it were elsewhere, perhaps lives would not be spared."

  Su Huawen's face turned ugly and he looked at Su Tianran who was squatting on the ground without saying a word.

  Su Pingyang, who was standing beside him, was still very agile and quickly told what had happened.

  Su Huawen's face turned pale, Su Tianran had always been pampered at home, and after the new year, he was about to get married and start a family. Who would have thought that he would be spoiled to this extent, daring to commit adultery in broad daylight? Yu Huan had already married Su Jun, although she was a servant, but rules were still to be followed. Such unscrupulous behavior was truly worse than an animal.

  "You're a natural-born, how dare you do such a thing, I'll ruin you right now."

  Wang realized something was wrong and hastily stood in front of Su Huawen, opening his mouth to speak.

  "This is nothing, Yuhuan used to be a maid by my side, originally born in the house, this is a matter of the mansion, why do you have such great anger?"

  Su Huawen looked at Wang Shi, so angry that he couldn't speak, pointing at Wang Shi with a trembling hand.

  Su Tiancheng spoke again in a cold tone.

  "Old lady, you actually said such a thing. This kind of matter is not considered anything important. Alright, since the old lady thinks this way, I will follow your words and go to the government office to report to the magistrate. They say family shame should not be made public, but according to your understanding, I fear that if we don't handle it early, our household will suffer a great disaster in the future. It's better to take care of it now, otherwise, it will be too late to regret."

  It was Wang's turn to pale, and she pointed at Su Tiancheng, shouting.

  "As a member of this family, take a look at yourself, you're the good son I raised, yet you actually want to get rid of your own brother and monopolize the family property? Don't even think about it."

  Su Huawen was somewhat surprised, but after looking at Su Huawen's expression, he suddenly understood something.

  "Kunyuan is right, since madam thinks it's correct, I also think so, let the magistrate come and judge for himself."