Chapter 619: Chapter 618: Unrecognizable
Liu Wenjie walked up to the counter and inquired of the shop assistant, "Shopkeeper, do you know where the Su Family lives?"
"Oh, looking for the Su Family, are you? Then you’ve got the wrong place. I don’t know the Su Family!" the assistant replied with a chuckle.
"Then do you know of a Miss Su from the Su Family?"
"The Su Family? Isn’t that the family of Master Su?" The assistant hesitated for a moment then suddenly realized and said.
Liu Wenjie was taken aback for a second, "Oh? Do you know about them?"
"Of course, those buns are Miss Su’s handiwork, and what’s more, she is now the most beloved granddaughter of Master Su!" the assistant said.
"Is that so?"
"It truly is. Not to mention, Miss Su is no ordinary person. She’s the only daughter of the General from a martial family, the Su Family. It’s said her father was once a Martial Champion who later earned his titles, only to be imprisoned for corruption and bribery, leading to the family’s downfall. The General passed away from illness as a result!" the assistant said without stopping.
"So it’s Miss Su. It’s an honor to meet you!" Liu Wenjie bowed and greeted her.
"Master Liu, please don’t call me Miss Su. I’m younger than you, just call me Mengyao!" Su Mengyao quickly waved her hands in refusal.
Liu Wenjie smiled, "In that case, Mengyao it is. Mengyao, I was wondering if I turn left at the gate of the Su Family and keep walking, I will see it, right?"
"Yes, that’s correct!"
"Then could you trouble me by telling which yard Master Su lives in? I would like to pay a visit to the General," Liu Wenjie said.
"Sure thing!" Su Mengyao agreed, then pulled out a Token from her waist and handed it to Liu Wenjie, "Here, this is the Su Family’s Token. You can enter with it, and you’ll even be able to meet Miss Su. If you need help with anything, you can find me in town!"
"Thank you, I’ll take you up on that offer of tea another day!" Liu Wenjie gratefully replied.
"Alright then, I’m off, goodbye!" Su Mengyao waved a fist and then rode off on her horse.
"What a cute girl," Liu Wenjie murmured to himself.
"Young Master!"
At that moment, a servant walked up to Liu Wenjie’s side and called out softly.
"What is it?" Liu Wenjie took his gaze back and looked at the servant before him.
The servant respectfully said, "Young Master, guests have arrived at the Su Family, a man and also a woman. How should we deal with them?"
"A man and a woman? What do you reckon their ages to be?" Liu Wenjie frowned and asked.
After giving it some thought, the servant replied, "The man appears to be in his forties or fifties, and the woman looks to be just over twenty!"
"How strange," Liu Wenjie murmured doubtfully.
"Young Master, what did you say?"
"It’s nothing. Let’s go, to the guest hall!" After speaking, Liu Wenjie headed straight to the guest hall.
Upon arriving at the guest hall, Liu Wenjie made his way to the back courtyard’s chamber, where there indeed was a man and a woman.
"Who are you? How dare you barge into someone’s home?" Seeing Liu Wenjie burst in, the man’s expression changed, and he asked loudly.
"Heh, I am Liu Wenjie, the third son of the Su Family. Might I ask who this gentleman is, and why he would intrude upon the Su residence without permission?" Liu Wenjie responded with a smile.
Su Mengyao stood to one side, looking at him with eyes blinking with curiosity.
"So you are the Third Young Master Su, an honor to meet you!" The man bowed and said.
"Who might you be, does your family have a feud with ours?"
"Heh, I’m afraid I cannot divulge that information!"
"If you won’t speak, then please leave, don’t interfere with our drinking!"
"Heh, Third Young Master Su, I believe you have misunderstood. Today, I am here on behalf of Master Su, especially to celebrate his birthday!"
Hearing this, Su Mengyao’s eyes widened in surprise, and she couldn’t help but glance toward Master Su’s bedroom, a hint of astonishment in her gaze.
"Brother Su, this is our household’s eldest son, Su Wenjie, who has come specially today to celebrate your birthday!" The man hurried to explain.
"So it’s the Young Master of the Su Family. Truly an honor, welcome, welcome!" Master Su said with a smile.
Liu Wenjie looked at him and bowed, "Since that’s the case, then I congratulate Brother Su on this happy occasion!"
"Haha..." Master Su laughed heartily, then turned to Liu Wenjie’s companion, Su Mengyao, and said, "Third Young Master Su, who is this young lady?"
"Oh, this is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Zhennan’s Residence, Su Mengyao, and also my fiancée!" Liu Wenjie quickly introduced.
"Fiancée?" Both Master Su and Lady Su were astounded.
"Yes!" Liu Wenjie nodded, then glanced at Su Mengyao and smiled, "If you don’t believe me, you can ask our family’s eldest son!"
With her head lowered, Su Mengyao’s pretty face blushed, unable to utter a single word.
"Is this true?" Su’s father looked toward Liu Wenjie.
"Of course, otherwise, how dare I falsely claim a relative? Wouldn’t that be seeking my own death?" Liu Wenjie nodded and said.
"Then good, then I, Su, won’t keep Young Master Liu any longer!"
"Then I shall take my leave!"
"Please!"
Liu Wenjie turned and left.
After he had left, Su’s mother couldn’t wait to ask Su Mengyao, "Mengyao, what on earth is going on, why is there suddenly another man?"
"Father, mother, I... I..."
"Oh my, what on earth is happening? Speak quickly!" Su’s mother urged.
"Actually, I was sold to this place!" Su Mengyao answered softly, her head hanging low.
"What? Sold to this kind of place?" Su’s mother was utterly astonished upon hearing this.
"Yes!" Su Mengyao nodded.
"You are the young miss of the Su Family, how could you be sold to this kind of place?" Su’s mother said furiously.
"I know, but there was no choice, I’m just an orphan, sold to this place, I was scared too!" Su Mengyao looked aggrieved, "But I am also helpless!"
"Mengyao, how can you think like this? You are the only daughter of our Su Family, how could you sink to such a state?" Tears fell uncontrollably from Su’s mother’s eyes.
"Mother, you don’t have to worry, I will take good care of myself!" Su Mengyao consoled.
Wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes, Su’s mother said, "You child!"
"Father, mother, don’t be sad, your daughter will take good care of herself!"
"Sigh!" Su’s father let out a long sigh.
...
Su Mengyao waited in her room for a while, then Liu Wenjie knocked on her door.
"Come in!"
The sound of the door opening followed Su Mengyao’s consent.
"Big brother!"
"Sister Yao!"
Both exclaimed at the same time.
Seeing a group of servants following Liu Wenjie, Su Mengyao asked, "Big brother, why are there so many servants?"
Scratching his head, Liu Wenjie replied awkwardly with a smile, "That, because... because our Liu Family is very influential, so, so we hired many servants, hoping they can serve the family!"
Hearing this, Su Mengyao smiled slightly and nodded, "Understood, understood!"
Coming out, Su Mengyao saw Mrs. Su and said, "Mommy, I’m hungry!"
"Oh, then hurry up and eat. The meal is all ready!" Mrs. Su replied with a smile upon hearing this.
"Alright!" Su Mengyao nodded.
"Yao’er, what are you doing here?" A robust male voice suddenly joined the conversation.
Turning her head, Su Mengyao saw Lord Su approaching.
After seeing Lord Su, Su Mengyao quickly curtsied and greeted, "Granddaughter pays respect to Grandfather!"
Lord Su nodded, then said, "Yao’er, take a seat!"
"Yes, Grandfather!" Su Mengyao obeyed and took a seat to the side, then looking at Liu Wenjie, she asked, "Big brother, who is this gentleman?"
"Oh, this is my cousin, his surname is Zhang and his name is Wenjie!"
"Oh, cousin!" Su Mengyao laughed.
