Long Live the Empress

Chapter 292: Su Keqi Arrives

The next day, early in the morning

Su Keqi didn't even hand his visiting card to Yue Mansion, but went straight to the door.

"Master, master, something bad has happened..." The gatehouse servant hurried to the villa to report.

"Asshole! You have no manners! Why are you shouting so unlucky so early in the morning!" Yue Hanwen was just stretching his arms and enjoying Ni'er helping him get dressed, when the originally quiet atmosphere was broken by this servant.

"Master, please forgive me! Lord Su is here!" The servant knelt outside the door and answered tremblingly.

"Which Lord Su...is he worthy of you being like this?" Yue Hanwen said indifferently with his eyes closed.

"That's... that's Aunt Su's father, the second young lady's grandfather... Su Keqi, Lord Su..."

As soon as the servant finished speaking, Yue Hanwen, not caring that he was still disheveled, suddenly opened the door curtain with a look of astonishment on his face, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

The servant lowered his head innocently and said nothing.

"Alright, alright, what use do I have for you?" Yue Hanwen glared at the servant and muttered as he walked away, "This old bastard, he didn't even tell me beforehand..."

"Master~~" Ni'er's charming voice sounded from behind Yue Hanwen, "Master, you must dress neatly even if you are in a hurry!"

After saying that, Ni'er stretched out her snow-white fingers and started to tidy up Yue Hanwen's clothes.

Yue Hanwen sighed and said with a sad face: "Now I am no longer the prime minister, but just a low-ranking official. No one can afford to offend me!"

"Master, I don't know about others, but I know a thing or two about Lord Su. He was originally a low-ranking official, and it was thanks to you and your Su family that he got his current position! Although I am not well-educated, I know that a drop of water should be repaid with a spring of water. Master is just in a bad situation now, and he will be able to return to his position in the future! Why should you boost others' ambitions and destroy your own prestige at this time?"

Ni'er's words woke Yue Hanwen up from his dream. That's right! Why didn't he think of this? Although Su Keqi is now a higher official than him, he was promoted by himself! Why should he be so afraid of him?

"Ni'er is right! I have done him a favor, he should be grateful to me!" Yue Hanwen said to the servant kneeling on the ground, "Tell the housekeeper that there is no need to greet him in front, I will go to see him when I am free!"

The servant quickly responded and left.

Ni'er supported Yue Hanwen back to the dormitory and helped him wash up calmly.

In the front hall, Su Keqi had been sitting there doing nothing for an hour. During this time, no one offered him a snack or even a cup of tea.

Just when Su Keqi was about to lose his temper, Yue Hanwen came over with a flushed face, followed closely by his two concubines, Ni'er and Su Hongfu.

"How come Lord Su is free to visit today?"

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Such an opening remark surprised Su Keqi very much. In the past, Yue Hanwen always called him father-in-law, but why was he calling him... Lord Su today?

Yue Hanwen felt very proud when he saw Su Keqi remained silent for a while. It turned out that Ni'er was right. One must always take the initiative!

Yue Hanwen didn't let him go and sat in the main seat, waiting for Su Keqi to speak.

After a long while, Su Keqi said, "I am here to see my daughter and grandson!"

"Oh, what a coincidence! Aunt Su broke the family rules a few days ago and is now under house arrest. I'm afraid Master Su's trip today will be in vain!"

"What did you say?" Su Keqi couldn't believe his ears. Yue Hanwen actually dared to say in front of him that his daughter was punished with house arrest?

"I'm afraid Lord Su needs to wait a few more days until Aunt Su is released from house arrest before coming back!"

Yue Hanwen's words showed no mercy to Su Keqi at all, and Su Keqi was so angry that his face turned pale.

"Lord Yue!" Su Keqi was a rough man, and he had been a soldier for several years, so his voice was naturally loud. At this moment, there was a bit of anger on his face, which made Yue Hanwen tremble unconsciously.

"What did my daughter do wrong to deserve house arrest? She gave birth to your children and managed this huge Yue Mansion. Even if she has no merits, she has worked hard! What's more, Jinghong is now the Crown Prince's woman, and Lord Yue has to consider her face!"

Yue Hanwen was speechless, but he felt that Su Keqi was right. When he was hesitating, the old lady came trembling.

"Why is mother here? You're not feeling well. You should rest more!" Yue Hanwen gave up the main seat and sat below the old lady.

"Master Su is here, and I, an old woman, must come to entertain him! Come, bring the tea!"

At the old lady's command, the maids served Su Keqi tea and snacks.

Su Keqi had already been furious with Yue Hanwen. He picked up the teacup and drank it all. After calming himself down, Su Keqi perfunctorily saluted the old lady and said, "I am here only to visit my daughter and grandson today. Please be flexible, old lady!"

Although the word "please" was said, the old lady heard the threat in the words.

"A country has its own laws, a family has its own rules..." Su Keqi interrupted the old lady before she finished her words, "Old lady, if I can't see them today, I don't mind bringing a few personal soldiers with me. When that happens, don't blame me for being blind!"

Although Yue Hanwen had been a prime minister, he was also a civil servant. How could he defeat someone with real swords and guns? Yue Hanwen signaled the old lady with his eyes. When the old lady nodded slightly, he ordered people to release Aunt Su and her son.