Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 1696: Chapter 1696: To the Borderlands

Su Shanshan looked at Su Yuanyuan, "Elder sister, are you going back to Capital City? Can I go back with you?"

Su Yuanyuan smiled, "I’m not going back to Capital City. I want to go out for a while."

"Elder sister, isn’t life in Capital City much better?"

She said nothing; this is father’s daughter, how he teaches is his own business.

Actually, there’s nothing wrong with a girl having such thoughts; when the time comes, Su Xing will surely arrange everything properly.

But demanding it directly makes one less likable.

"Shanshan." Fang Qiongyu warned the young woman.

"Father, mother, isn’t returning to Capital City good? Didn’t you say Capital City is very special?"

Fang Qiongyu seemed hesitant; actually, she really didn’t want to go back now.

She had tentatively asked the General before, and he said he absolutely wouldn’t return. The General also said that if she wanted to go back, she could bring the young woman, but Su Chen would stay here.

After serious consideration, she really couldn’t go back. If the General returned, he would take care of them, but relying solely on herself? Probably wouldn’t pay any attention to them.

Also, she feared the General might take concubines here. Many were eager to be offered; she was serving here, and the General had not accepted anyone. What if she left and other women stepped in?

But the young woman has grown up. She sincerely hoped Su Yuanyuan could go back, bring the young woman, so they could have better days ahead.

Su Wanshan did not respond to this topic, he called the eldest daughter to eat.

Su Yuanyuan was more indifferent, eating by herself; the embarrassment wasn’t hers.

Su Wanshan wouldn’t say anything in front of women.

Su Yuanyuan looked at Su Chen and Su Xing; nearly the same. Such education is quite good.

Just afraid that ambition might cause problems in the future.

Su Wanshan’s educational philosophy is strict with his sons.

After dinner, Su Wanshan stood up, "Yuanyuan, let’s have a chat in the study."

Even as close father and daughter, it’s not appropriate to stay too long in the girl’s chamber.

The father and daughter sat down. "Yuanyuan, I neglected to teach Shanshan properly."

"Father, she’s just a girl. Find an honest family to marry her off in the future." That’s just how women were at the time.

Su Yuanyuan had no intention to change anything.

"Father, Su Chen is quite okay."

"Mm, I won’t let a woman corrupt my son."

"As long as the ambition isn’t too large, that’s fine."

"I know, I’ll be careful."

"Mm."

Su Wanshan thought, better that the second son remains ordinary rather than ambitious.

"Yuanyuan, did the Supreme Emperor agree to let you out?"

"Yes, he tagged along, but he didn’t come here with me." Su Yuanyuan hoped she could somehow get rid of him.

"Tag along?"

"Yes. Just pretend you don’t know this news; it’s not a good thing."

Su Wanshan understood his daughter’s intent.

"Alright. Will he continue to follow you when you go out next time?"

"Who knows? I don’t want him to follow."

"Yuanyuan, do you have any thoughts about settling down in the future?" Su Wanshan asked through gritted teeth.

"Father, I have no such thoughts. Living happily as I am, getting help from others when I’m older.

Father, I’ll be leaving in a few days. I won’t be by your side to fulfill filial duties."

Su Wanshan understood his daughter’s intentions.

"Yuanyuan, be careful when you’re outside. Don’t worry about us here; just mind your own well-being."

"Father, there are no issues on my end."

"Mm. Are you not staying a while longer?"

"Father, I don’t like the climate here."

Actually, it’s mainly because she fears trouble. She doesn’t want too much contact with Su Family.

"Alright, as long as you’re safe."

"If that someone is still following, there’s no way to relay messages to you, fearing his whereabouts might be exposed. But if I’m alone, given the chance, I’ll inform you."

"Okay, I trust my daughter will fare well anywhere."

"Right, that’s the way to think."

"Yuanyuan, is Su Xing safe?" He couldn’t help asking.

"Father, I don’t know much, but I think that person has arranged everything for Su Xing. Also, the Crown Prince’s education is very strict."

Su Wanshan understood his daughter’s meaning. "Mm, I’m just worried about Su Xing getting hurt."

"No, Su Xing is no longer the youth he once was. He’s learned a lot over the years; he once told me he has quite a few people under him."

"That would be best."

Never thought his son would become Emperor.

"Father, rest well. Tomorrow I’ll spend the day with my brother and sisters, and I’ll leave the day after."

"Alright." His daughter had already decided; she was at an age where she didn’t need to be told what to do. Her planning was probably more comprehensive than his.

Su Yuanyuan returned to her own place, just sat down when the little maid came in to report that the second young lady had arrived.

Gazing at the little girl sitting opposite.

"Elder sister, I want to go back to Capital City."

Su Yuanyuan nodded, "That’s possible. If your mother can go with you, then go back. If you want to go by yourself, it’s not impossible, but you must understand, without your parents’ permission and matchmaker’s word, you won’t find a good marriage."

"Elder sister, can I live in the palace?"

Su Yuanyuan smiled at the sister in front of her. "How long have you harbored this thought?" Actually, there’s nothing wrong with it. People strive upward, water flows downward. Wanting to advance is understandable.

"I’ve wanted to return for the past two years."

"You’ve thought quite a bit about it; I have no authority over this matter. But you thought living in the palace would earn you points, for what reason?

Don’t tell me because you’re one of the Su Family. Wanting a good family is normal; we all wish this for you.

But remember, if you do something against Su Xing, I won’t forgive you." She’s not an eight-year-old child; her thoughts are matured.

Her mother must have instilled such teachings.

Su Shanshan’s face was pale, "Elder sister, I definitely won’t."

"It’s not about whether you will or won’t; it’s up to us to judge what kind of person you are. I don’t care how you’ve been educated from a young age, nor do I care about any ambitions you have. Remember, it’s about what we give you, not what you demand.

Do you feel it’s unfair, or inequitable, thinking we’re all father’s children?

Haha. Yes, we’re all father’s children, but that’s not your fate. I don’t mind if you tell father; everything Su Xing has today is due to his own efforts, father didn’t provide any support."

"Elder sister, I am your true sister."

"If you weren’t my real sister, you wouldn’t even qualify to speak to me."

Su Yuanyuan’s words were also directed towards that woman, truly it was so broad-minded.

Su Shanshan returned in a daze, feeling very unpleasant. She thought she only had this small request, why couldn’t it be fulfilled? If she lived a better life, how would that negatively affect them? Why can’t they assist her?

Father was at home today, so she couldn’t go to find mother; it wasn’t like mother said at all.