Sweet Poisonous Consort

Other relatives also crowded around to watch the excitement unfold.

They all exclaimed with wonder.

If she had only calculated a single result, others could chalk it up to sheer luck, like a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse. But now, in such a short time, she not only successfully found the result, but also identified the errors that the Princess Pingning had overlooked.

This round, Princess Pingning was completely defeated.

Madam Three still somewhat in disbelief, asked: "You've never been known for your wisdom, just how did you manage to do that today?"

Su Luo calmly met her probing gaze: "Those who call me dumb are simply jealous of my beauty. I'm not only good-looking, but also very intelligent. You will eventually come to know this, Third Aunt."

Madam Three…

The crowd…

Su Luo was indeed not stupid, she was just spoiled and lazy. As Marquis Huaiyuan used to say, why should a pampered girl bother doing things she could delegate to others? In order to keep up with Wei Jin, she studied hard and learned a lot. She had even once been in charge of the Inner Palace, such trivial account books were nothing to her!

The face of Princess Pingning had turned green, but under the urging of the Old Madam, she had no choice but to hand over the account books and the list of managers of the paper mills to Su Luo.

Madams Two and Three looked on in jealousy, sparks practically shooting from their eyes.

Everyone knew that these paper mills were extremely profitable. How much Princess Pingning had skimmed off the top, only she herself knew.

They had gotten benefits from her in the past, and had to rely on her good graces. Naturally, they had sided with her just now.

But now, all these assets were taken away by a newlywed bride who had just entered the family?

Su Luo curled up the corners of her mouth in a contented smile. As she extended her hand to take the account books, Princess Pingning said, "Being good at accounting does not mean you are good at management. I'll let you manage the paper mills first. After three months, we'll check the earnings. If you managed to make profits, then it's yours for good. However, if there are losses, it only means you're still too young. I'll assist you and you can learn!"

She really won't let go!

Three months. For such a large paper mill, if she were just an ordinary new bride, three months wouldn't even be enough to establish her authority, let alone make a profit. Moreover, it was obvious that Princess Pingning would set up many obstacles during this period.

When the time came, if the paper mill didn't run smoothly, Princess Pingning could rightfully reclaim it.

Is it really just because she does not like Su Luo's barbarian origins that she has to go to such lengths?

However, Su Luo was not afraid of these. She took the stack of account books, patted her chest and promised: "Mother, be at ease. I will definitely earn a lot of money to support my husband!"

Everyone's attention focuses on Jiang Shu.

Jiang Shu begins coughing intermittently again, two red spots burning on his previously calm face. It was unclear whether it was because of his coughing, or embarrassment.

The gaze of Princess Pingning fell on her eldest son, "Shushu, your mother does this only for your own good. Due to your frail health, you can't handle these matters. Your wife is also too young. I'm just worried that you would recklessly squander your family's assets."

Jiang Ye, looking somewhat dazed and chubby, said in deep voice: "Mother, when I get a wife, will you help manage my family's assets too?"

The face of Princess Pingning stiffens, she said annoyed: "Why are you interfering in these matters? Your mother will certainly choose a good wife for you who can manage household matters well!"

Jiang Ye looked at Su Luo again, his chubby face flushed: "I think my sister-in-law is also very good. Not only is she beautiful, but she can also keep accounts!"

Princess Pingning glared at him and repeated silently in her heart: "He's my own son, my own son!"

Throughout this process, Jiang Shu had been smiling gently like a spring breeze. However, when Princess Pingning was talking with Jiang Ye, Su Luo could distinctly feel a several degrees drop in the temperature around him.

Of course.

Su Luo thought that if her own parents had shown such blatant favouritism, she would raise hell.

In the Marquis Residence several blocks away, Su Qing was innocently standing on the roof, trembling with fear: "Dad, we have so many servants at home, why do you have to make me climb the roof to remove tiles? I'm afraid of heights, Dad! Please don't leave, Dad, let me down…"

The tea ceremony ended there. The Old Madam, due to her old age, couldn't bear the excitement any longer. After giving a few admonitions, she left early and the other myriad of relatives also dispersed.

Just as Su Luo was thinking that it was quite simple to only prepare a cushion for the occasion, Princess Pingning ordered the maids to leave, leaving only Jiang Shu, Su Luo, and the completely clueless Qing Yi.

Su Luo perked up, sensing that the second wave of attack was about to begin.

Soon, a Mother brought in a bowl of dark medicine. Princess Pingning said with surprising gentleness: "Daughter-in-law, you should drink this!"

Su Luo frowned at the smell.

The smile on Jiang Shu's face vanished as well. He asked lightly: "What is this? Luo does not need to take medication when she is not sick!"

Princess Pingning kept smiling: "My dear daughter-in-law, I've consulted with the Imperial Physician about this. This is all for your own good. You just recovered from a serious illness, and at this time, your body is weak. The Imperial Physician said that if you get pregnant during this time, you may not be able to keep the baby. Moreover, it could also negatively impact your health. Therefore, you must drink this medicine!"

Upon finishing her words, the woman serving medicine took a step forward, her face stern and said, "Please drink it, Mistress!"

She is afraid of her bearing Jiang Shu's child.

What a wonderfully righteous excuse she found!

This mother-in-law of hers is indeed a smiling tiger!

Jiang Shu's face now wore an icy expression. In a cold voice, he said: "Mother, we did not…"

Su Luo stopped him, preventing him from finishing his sentence. She was still smiling. But this smile was a sharp blade that made the woman serving medicine shiver. Su Luo said, "Mother, I've been weak since I was a child and can't handle many kinds of medication. Can you show me the prescription?"

The face of Princess Pingning darkened slightly: "Are you suspecting that I would harm you? Consuming this medicine will absolutely not harm your body!"

Su Luo casually played with one of her fingers: "Mother, don't get me wrong, I am indeed weak…"

Someone who could eat three bowls of rice in one meal is weak? Who would believe it!

Princess Pingning didn't want to argue further, she waved her hand: "Go fetch the prescription for her!"

The woman put down the tray and went to get the prescription.

Su Luo handed the bowl of warm medicine to Jiang Shu, blinking at him: "Husband, you must hold on to this, it's about the future of our child!"

Jiang Shu…

He hadn't even touched her fingertips yet, where did the child come from?

Su Luo smiled lightly, leaning in his ear and whispered cutely: "Husband, you have touched my toe though!"

Jiang Shu: Is she treating him like a three-year-old? Even touching her toes could make her pregnant.

The woman quickly returned with the prescription. Su Luo read it from top to bottom, then sniffed the bowl of medicine in Jiang Shu's hand and asked, "Mother, did you write down all the ingredients in the prescription? There seems to be a missing ingredient - musk. Mother, if I drink this bowl of medicine, I'm afraid I won't be able to bear my husband's child not only this time, but for the rest of my life!"