It's only three years old, what kind of whitewashing system is this?

Chapter 128 Strike the King with the Whip; Mother's Kindness and Son's Filial Piety; The X

The capital city was so vast that the imperial palace could not possibly manage the affairs of the common people, so local government offices were still established.

To be able to get things done despite being hampered by various constraints requires considerable ability.

Upon hearing this shout, Chi Yanyun immediately wilted and turned her face away, saying, "Tch, stop pretending."

"Each of my sons is better than you, and even my second son will become the top scholar in the imperial examination!"

Prefect Huo looked at Xi Yaoyue and said, "Speak."

Xi Yaoyue pursed her lips. What could she say at this moment?

They admitted that Su Yun was switched at birth, and then she was taken away?

The Xiao family reported this to the authorities, so they clearly wouldn't let it go easily...

Beep beep beep—

Just as Xi Yaoyue was hesitating, a group of people suddenly came over from the alley entrance, banging gongs and drums.

A group of servants, their faces beaming with joy, carried several ornate chests adorned with red ribbons behind them.

As the people approached, they realized there was a group of government officials gathered there, and they were immediately taken aback: "This...is this the Su residence?"

Prefect Huo thought for a moment and said, "If you have something to say, then say it first."

He knew that today's events involved the Marquis's residence and were not so simple.

Since there has been an unexpected event, we might as well wait and see.

"Thank you, sir!" The head servant cupped his hands, turned around and bowed again. "We are from Hua Rong Bao Shop, here to present a gift to Young Master Su!"

Everyone looked bewildered, and Xi Yaoyue didn't understand what had happened either.

Su Chi'an's eyes lit up, then he asked in confusion, "Huarongbao Shop, why are you here at this time?"

But since the person and the gift had arrived, he immediately stepped forward and said, "This is a congratulatory gift for Cheng Yan. Haha, look, the Ding family of Hua Rong Bao Shop is so hospitable."

"The wedding date hasn't even arrived yet, and they've already sent the gifts!"

Su Chengyan is going to marry the richest man in Jiangnan, which is a great thing that even the high-ranking officials and nobles of Qiandu envy.

Hua Rongbao Shop and Su Chian had business dealings, and their children were also friends.

Presenting the wedding gift in front of everyone today makes Su Chi'an quite proud.

He exclaimed in annoyance, "Why did you come at this time? It's really bad timing."

"Parents most hope to see their children get married; it's a very important event."

"Sister-in-law, you'll have to be extra careful in the future!"

Xi Yaoyue took a deep breath, her fists clenched until they turned white: "Yes, thank you for your guidance, elder brother."

"I will naturally take care of Yun'er's marriage."

There was something more to these words than met the eye.

Chi Yanyun sneered, "Hmph, I'll take good care of Su Yun's future marriage, so don't bother!"

Su Chi'an smiled slightly. With the help of others, they were determined to get rid of Su Yun today.

Otherwise, how could the Xiao family possibly persuade the Prefect of Qiandu to come?

Just then, the Ding family from Huarongbao Shop sent a gift, allowing him to vent his pent-up anger that he had been holding for years.

The second branch of the family has held the title for so long that everyone thinks that the Marquis of Zhenyuan is Su Changge and the heir of the Marquis of Zhenyuan is Su Yun!

Now, a desperate mother is about to lose her child.

And their children will not only be able to marry the daughter of the richest man in Jiangnan, but also inherit his title.

This fortunate event made Su Chian feel extremely comfortable.

Wow!

Just then, the servants of Hua Rong Bao Shop opened the first box.

A jewel-like, shimmering red coral, exuding a misty aura, was revealed.

"Blood Jade Coral!" the prefect's advisor exclaimed in surprise.

hiss……

A collective gasp rippled through the crowd.

Blood jade coral grows on the seabed of the South China Sea. It was eroded by magma for a hundred years and then repaired for a hundred years, absorbing a large amount of seabed essence to form a jade-like structure.

Placing it at home can enhance its spiritual energy, and making it into a beaded bracelet can further calm the mind and focus the spirit.

A tiny handful, no bigger than the palm of your hand, is worth a million spirit stones.

This blood jade coral, which is half a person tall, is priceless!

Chi Yanyun stared wide-eyed.

I wish I could have this!

Unfortunately... it was given to Su Chi'an.

If it were someone else, she might have some wicked thoughts.

However, her husband, Xiao Yuanbo, repeatedly reminded her not to go against Su Chi'an.

Chi Yanyun could only bury her greed in her heart.

The servant laughed and said, "My master said that a fine sword is given to a hero. Hua Rong Bao Shop does not produce weapons, so we can only offer this item."

"I hope the young master of the Su family will like it."

Su Chi'an had gained both face and substance, and laughed heartily: "If you like it, I'll take Cheng Yan's place. Thank you, Hua Rong Bao Shop!"

With that, he waved his hand and said, "Someone, put the things away."

Several servants stepped forward, about to take the box.

The servant of Hua Rong Bao Shop was taken aback and quickly stopped him: "Cheng Yan? Uh, are you Manager Su Chi'an?"

Su Chian was delighted: "Who else could it be? I know Boss Ding. I will definitely pay him a visit to express my gratitude later."

As he spoke, he asked someone to take the things from him.

The servants of Hua Rong Bao Shop exchanged glances, and after a brief exchange of sharp looks, they gritted their teeth and said, "Sorry, Manager Su!"

"These things don't belong to your young master!"

Su Chi'an was taken aback: "Huh?"

"If not for me, then who else could it be given to?"

The servant of Hua Rong Bao Shop hesitated, "It's for Young Master Su Yun of the Su family!"

Xi Yaoyue was taken aback: "For Yun'er?"

Swish swish!

Everyone turned their heads at the same time, their eyes filled with confusion.

Su Chi'an blurted out, "How is that possible!"

“That young master of the Ding family is a good friend of my son Chengyan, and I also know Boss Ding.”

"How could I know Su Yun? How could I have given him a gift!"

The servants of Hua Rong Bao Shop knew they had messed things up, but since the blood jade coral was precious, they had no choice but to offend Su Chi'an: "My servant, the third young master, was immediately awestruck upon meeting Young Master Su Yun today."

"After speaking with the master, I also hope to make his acquaintance."

"I hope...I hope that Young Master Su Yun's family will not find the gift offensive and will accept it."

"If you have time in the future, please give my son, the Third Young Master Ding, the opportunity to pay a visit."

His words were so sincere that, if one didn't know better, they might think Su Yun was some high-ranking official, someone who was aloof and superior.

But everyone around understood that he was just a three-year-old child!

Su Chi'an looked as if he had seen a ghost: "Befriend Su Yun?"

"Why befriend such a young child?"

Xi Yaoyue said casually, "What my elder brother said earlier is right. We need to worry a lot about the children's marriage."

"I think this coral is quite nice. We can save it for Su Yun's wedding and give it to her future in-laws."

"Qingman, accept the gifts, remember the names, and invite these gentlemen to have some tea."

The maid Qingman immediately went to do her work, and as she passed Su Chi'an, she gave a soft hum.

The servants of Hua Rong Bao Shop took the reward money and left with profuse thanks.

Su Chi'an's face was grim as he stared at the backs of the group for a long time.

He knew the owner of Huarongbao Shop, Mr. Ding, and their children were friends.

Why would someone give Su Yun a gift out of the blue?

He had a bad feeling, but he couldn't quite put his finger on where it came from.

After a brief moment of surprise, Chi Yanyun was not particularly disappointed.

Instead, their eyes lit up, and they drooled with envy.

Su Yun is my own child, so giving him something is the same as giving it to myself.

"Should we keep it as a betrothal gift for Erke and Qingchen, or sell it to buy a large house?"

Chi Yanyun had already begun to daydream.

But she was still thinking about the important matter, and quickly regained her composure, urging, "Prefect Huo, make the judgment quickly!"

"The evidence is conclusive, what else is there to delay!"

Prefect Huo did not covet the blood jade coral, but he was secretly alarmed.

Even the biological mother didn't know her son, so why would a wealthy businessman fawn over him?

It seems that Su Yun did something on his own merits outside, rather than simply relying on his family background.

This is getting more and more complicated.

After a moment of silence, Prefect Huo spoke: "Madam Xi, please share your insights."

The last time I spoke, I was still making a fair and impartial decision.

This time, however, it has become biased.

Before Xi Yaoyue could speak, several more groups of people surged into the alleyway.

"Is this Su Yun's residence?"

"Does Young Master Su Yun live here?"

"The Su residence, is that the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence? We've come to the right place!"

"Excuse me, are Su Yun's family members here?"

Several groups of well-dressed servants, clearly from wealthy families, carried over the goods.

Xi Yaoyue was taken aback, and subconsciously said, "I am Su Yun's mother."

Chi Yanyun also shouted, "I am!"

The servants were confused, but one of them quickly realized what was happening and bowed to Xi Yaoyue, saying, "Greetings, Madam."

Chi Yanyun was furious: "I am Su Yun's mother!"

"A bunch of snobbish bastards! Look closely, I'm the one who's looking down on people!"

The man turned back in confusion: "I heard that Young Master Su Yun is the heir of the Marquis of Zhenyuan, and his mother is the most beautiful woman in the Tianyuan Realm."

You don't look like it!

Chi Yanyun was so angry that she was furious and started cursing, and no one could stop her.

Xi Yaoyue then looked at these groups of people: "Who are you...?"

The group immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Madam. We are from the Chen family of Dongting Teahouse..."

"I am from the He family of Chunnuan Pavilion..."

"I am Qingjutang..."

"Upon meeting the young master today, my young master was astonished by his extraordinary talent and insisted on befriending him."

"They specifically instructed us to present these gifts, hoping to have the opportunity to visit you next time."

Then they opened one after another the glittering boxes.

Spirit Crystal Marrow, Dustfire Fruit, Illusion Moonfall, Thunderflame Battle Axe...

One by one, they took out precious items, and instantly the sky was filled with a dazzling aura of wealth, reflecting the glow of the heavens.

Even standing ten streets away, one could see strange light, and thought someone had developed great supernatural powers.

Su Chisheng's eyes widened: "You're not mistaken, the third young master of Dongting Teahouse, the young master of Chunnuan Pavilion, and the third brother of Qingjutang are all friends of my son Su Chengyan!"

"Have you misheard me? Did you deliver it to the wrong place?!"

He knew all the places these servants came from, and he had promised to present them with congratulatory gifts to congratulate Su Chengyan on his marriage to the daughter of the richest man in Jiangnan.

But why are these people giving gifts to Su Yun, who has absolutely no connection to them?

Su Chian looked at these things and realized that each one was priceless.

These people should be giving gifts to their own sons!

There must be a mistake!

“There’s no mistake.” A servant who didn’t recognize Su Chi’an said, “Master gave me the name, Su Yun, look, how could there be a mistake?”

"Cheng Yan? That's not the name. Don't worry, it's definitely not for him."

Those who recognized Su Chi'an immediately pulled him back, saying, "Watch your words!"

But the words were already out of his mouth, and Su Chi'an was furious: "There's a problem, there must be a problem!"

Chi Yanyun shook her head excitedly: "No problem, there's definitely no problem!"

These are all my precious treasures, what could possibly be wrong with them!

Xi Yaoyue hesitated for a moment: "Where did your master's family meet my son?"

Some of the servants didn't understand and scratched their heads in confusion.

Those who knew immediately lowered their heads: "We are just errand runners, Madam, please ask the young master."

Xi Yaoyue still had doubts, but now was not the time to dwell on them: "Qingman, accept it first, and remember the name."