Su Cheng took the letter from the eunuch and stuffed it directly into his sleeve without checking it.
"My father-in-law has come at the right time. Mr. Liu Qian is getting married today. I am the witness. I also invite my father-in-law and you all to stay and have a glass of wine."
When the eunuch heard that Su Cheng was the witness, he immediately chuckled: "Then you're welcome."
"Please come inside!" Su Cheng made a gesture to invite you in.
"Master Marquis, please go first." Naturally, the eunuch did not dare to go ahead and quickly took a step back.
Su Cheng smiled slightly and walked to the table at the top of the courtyard. Yang Yushi was also greeting the people below to serve the food.
Soon, the delicious food was served, and the aroma was overwhelming. On Su Cheng's right was Shen Youwei, and on the left was the eunuch.
Everyone exchanged glasses, drank for three rounds, and started chatting.
However, Su Cheng did not ask about matters in Kyoto. Most of the time, the eunuch asked about Su Cheng's ancestors and what happened in Liuzhou during this period.
Su Cheng didn't hide anything, he said everything as if it was just a casual conversation.
Soon, the sky darkened, and Su Cheng asked Liu Changfeng to go to the bridal chamber first, while he personally escorted the eunuch and the group of black-armored soldiers out of the city.
Under the dark night, many torches were lit at the gate of Liuhe City. Su Cheng smiled and said to the eunuch who had already boarded the carriage:
"Excuse me, father-in-law, please go back and tell your majesty that I am living a good life in Liuzhou. Please don't worry about it."
The eunuch was stunned.
Then he turned to look at Su Cheng with a solemn expression: "Master Hou really wants Xiao to repay me like this. Do you know what this sentence means?"
Su Cheng nodded and said with a smile: "It is precisely because I understand the meaning that I asked my father-in-law to pass the message on my behalf."
The eunuch was silent for a moment, and then looked at Su Cheng seriously: "Don't worry, Lord Marquis, I will definitely bring the words to you!"
After saying that, the eunuch got into the carriage and the team began to move forward slowly.
Su Cheng looked at the team's leaving figures with a trace of worry in his eyes. He hoped that the emperor in Kyoto would understand his intentions and stop entangled.
But what Su Cheng didn't know was that the eunuch in the carriage was muttering to himself: "This man looks so much like your Majesty. I don't know if your Majesty will want to summon him in a hurry if he knows about this." Enter the palace."
"Forget it, let His Majesty make the decision on this matter. This person doesn't want to enter Beijing at all. This is a troublesome matter. Once His Majesty is determined to have him enter Beijing, then..."
At the end of the sentence, the eunuch sighed, and then there was no sound in the carriage. Only the sound of the carriage wheels echoed through the quiet night.
At this time, Su Cheng also returned to the Shen family with Shen Youwei.
On the way, Su Cheng didn't say a word, which surprised Shen Youwei, who was originally excited to be named the Third Grade Imperial Lady.
Although Shen Youwei was careless, it was the first time she saw her husband-in-law like this, and she swallowed the words that came to her lips.
It must be a big deal to make my husband look like this. Let's go back and let dad and my husband discuss it!
Shen Youwei glanced at Su Cheng, who was meditating, with a hint of worry in her eyes.
Soon, the two returned to Shen's Mansion, and everyone in the Shen family except Su Cheng's mother-in-law Liang Yunrong was present. The large courtyard was full of people.
Seeing Su Cheng come back, the Shen family headed by Shen Zhennan suddenly saluted Su Cheng: "I've met the Marquis!"
Su Cheng frowned and immediately stepped forward to support Shen Zhennan: "Father, what are you doing?"
Shen Youwei also looked surprised: "Yes, daddy, why are you saluting my husband? Is it because my husband is a marquis? But this is not right. My husband was a marquis before me, and I have never seen you salute my husband."
Shen Zhennan shook his head: "It's different. Although Su Cheng was also a marquis before, he had no title and was not recorded in the jade book of the clan's mansion."
"But it's different now. Your Majesty personally gave you the title of Duke. This is a genuine Marquis. From now on, the high officials in the court need to be polite to both of you."
this is the truth!
A truly titled marquis, and a relative of the emperor, no one dares to offend him!
Even if Shen Zhennan is Su Cheng's father-in-law, he still has to salute at this time.
Shen Youwei was stunned by these words. She didn't expect things to turn out like this.
Su Cheng, on the other hand, smiled bitterly at this: "Father, you uncles don't have to be like this. From now on, when you see me, just be the same as before. Okay, if nothing happens, please go down and rest."
After saying that, Su Cheng took Shen Youwei's hand and walked toward the inner courtyard.
Shen Zhennan, who was behind him, hesitated for a moment, but other members of the Shen family winked at him and motioned for him to follow.
In the end, Shen Zhennan sighed and followed in.
In the inner courtyard, Su Cheng and Shen Youwei happened to enter the house, and Shen Zhennan's voice came from behind: "Xian son-in-law, wait a minute."
Su Cheng turned around with a puzzled look on his face: "Father, is there something wrong?"
Shen Zhennan looked troubled and hesitated for a moment, but still sneered: "Wonderful son-in-law, the father-in-law gave you a letter from His Majesty, don't you plan to read the contents?"
Shen Youwei's eyes lit up when she heard this: "Yes, I almost forgot if dad didn't tell me. Your Majesty even wrote a letter to your husband in person. Please open it and see what's written in it."
Shen Youwei's innocence made Su Cheng shake his head.
Although Su Cheng didn't know what the content of the letter was, he could probably guess it. It was nothing more than some words to win over him and invite him to go to Kyoto.
He, Su Cheng, just wanted to be here with his wife. He didn't want to go to Kyoto, let alone get involved in a court battle.
But... looking at Shen Zhennan's behavior in front of him, I'm afraid he doesn't want to go, but others do!
"Father, Madam, I will not read this letter from Your Majesty."
Su Cheng looked at Shen Zhennan and said seriously: "Once I read this letter, many things will be different from before, and I will probably be forced to go to Kyoto."
"By then, I will be involved in court battles and even become a pawn in His Majesty's hands."
"Of course, if the Shen family wants to develop in Kyoto and doesn't mind having my wife involved in court battles, then I can agree to it."
"It's up to you how to choose."
There are some things that really should be explained clearly to the Shen family, otherwise the Shen family's single-minded focus on expanding their business to Kyoto will only harm themselves.
Maybe Shen Zhennan and the Shen family didn't think too much and just wanted to expand their business, but he, Su Cheng, couldn't help but think about the consequences of this for the Shen family!
After saying that, Su Cheng turned around and returned to the house.
In the yard, Shen Zhennan and Shen Youwei were shocked. They did not expect that this matter would be so complicated.
After a while, Shen Youwei came back to her senses: "Dad, do we Shen family members want to develop in Kyoto?"
Shen Zhennan laughed sarcastically: "This... is actually the result of everyone's discussion. They all feel that if Su Cheng becomes the Marquis, he will definitely be able to develop our Shen Family Cloth Village in Kyoto."
"but……"
"Hmph, daddy, go and tell them that as long as my husband doesn't want to, my Shen family will never go to Kyoto to develop!"
Shen Youwei didn't wait for Shen Zhennan to speak, then turned around and left after leaving a harsh sentence.
Shen Zhennan's mouth twitched.
Who did I provoke?
Why are you angry with me? This is obviously the result of family discussion, okay!
However, what Su Cheng said makes sense, so let's think about it in the long term.
Shen Zhennan shook his head and turned to leave, but there was a flash of worry in his eyes.
Because what Su Cheng said just now about "becoming a chess piece in the hands of the emperor" made him feel that a storm was about to come!