Su Ziyu's answer did not surprise Yang Xiao and Li Wujiang.
In fact.
Even before Su Ziyu interned at Longxu, Empress Xiao had intentionally or unintentionally begun to cultivate her strategic vision.
After all, for Li Qianfan to inherit Longxu, Su Ziyu alone as a capable wife would not be enough to support him.
Su Ziyu possessed neither the cunning schemes of Su Nanyin nor the unparalleled martial prowess of Du Junlin.
Her status in the martial world was even inferior to Mo Hongti, who hailed from the Mo family of Qingyun!
For Su Ziyu to become the young mistress of Longxu, the only aspect that could be explored and cultivated was her vision.
Only if Su Ziyu could consider and handle all matters from the perspective of Longxu's overall interests would she be qualified to firmly hold the position of Longxu's young mistress and preside over its internal affairs!!
If Su Ziyu were a jealous woman, or if she could not tolerate the women indispensable to Li Qianfan, then her desire to hold onto the chair of Longxu's young mistress would be utterly impossible.
What one wishes to gain, one must pay a price for.
This was an undeniable truth.
Yang Xiao hoped—
That after interning at Longxu, Su Ziyu would improve her vision in the shortest possible time and look towards the future with the interests of Longxu as a whole in mind.
Su Ziyu did not disappoint Yang Xiao.
Before Yang Xiao, who had secretly breathed a sigh of relief, could say anything, Su Ziyu began to explain to them the "dual female lead" story plot that she and Mo Hongti had analyzed and deduced last night.
She spoke with absolute honesty, without any concealment.
Yang Xiao and Li Wujiang were very surprised upon hearing it.
Yet, they could not help but admire the intelligence of Su and Mo.
"Grandmother, Mother, to speak frankly, after I was deceived by Lan Yunhai and taken to the horse farm, I knew that I could never be without Qianfan in this lifetime."
Su Ziyu concluded: "Therefore, I now solemnly declare to you both. From now on, I will only manage Longxu. I will do my utmost to ensure that Qianfan, who is working hard outside, has no worries to distract him."
"Good!"
Li Wujiang exclaimed in a low voice, "If anyone shameless dares to covet Longxu's internal affairs and attempt to replace you, I will personally twist off her head!"
Alas.
When would this half-baked daughter-in-law ever learn to not always resort to violence when faced with problems, like I do?
Empress Xiao sighed inwardly, glancing at Li Wujiang with utter disdain.
If it weren't for the presence of her eldest granddaughter-in-law, Empress Xiao would have long ago raised her hand and slapped the back of this incompetent woman's head.
Since the three generations of women in Longxu—grandmother, mother, and daughter-in-law—had reached a unanimous decision on a certain important matter,
Then there was no need to discuss it further.
Li Wujiang was the first to steer the conversation towards finding Lan Fenghuang.
Although it was already essentially confirmed that a certain empress, merely by wearing a yoke and kneeling, could curb Li Qianfan's aging unto death,
Both Yang Xiao and Li Wujiang still hoped that Su Ziyu would gain this authority!
And Ziyu herself had the same intention.
In any case, the author (209) in a certain story insisted on arranging a dual female lead plot.
Unable to resist, Ziyu could only channel all her dissatisfaction into the fact that she was the primary female lead destined to save the male lead from aging to death.
Therefore.
They had to go to Busan to find Lan Fenghuang.
Then, let's have dinner!
The grandmother, mother, and daughter-in-law—three generations of women—dined together.
Su Ziyu did not mention that Madam Hansong, Lin Xiuyan, had taken out a handkerchief to wipe her hand after shaking hers, and then discarded it.
If she had,
Given the fiery tempers of Empress Xiao and Sister Wujiang, Lin Xiuyan's chances of surviving until tomorrow would be at most 0.01%, right?
At such a critical juncture of finally finding Lan Fenghuang, Su Ziyu dared not create any further complications.
Moreover, during the days that Cui Linzhi had been helping her search for Lan Fenghuang, he had indeed given his all.
If only for Cui Linzhi's sake, Su Ziyu felt too awkward to force him into another marriage.
However, after her current matters were settled—
The current Ziyu, with her broad vision and open mind, would certainly find an opportunity to reclaim this lost face!
The grandmother, mother, and daughter-in-law—three generations of women—finished their meal and quickly left the hotel. It was already half past eight in the evening.
By the time they reached a resort in Busan, it was already midnight.
Logically speaking, going to find someone at this hour (especially when seeking a favor) was not very polite.
Polite?
Empress Xiao and Sister Wujiang both expressed: "When was this word invented? How come I don't know?"
They only knew that the presence of the three generations of women from Longxu visiting Lan Fenghuang was already a great honor bestowed upon her.
Still wanting politeness—
Heh, did Lan Fenghuang have an exceptionally large face!?
Wheels rolled.
Heading south.
Li Wujiang, who had originally intended to fly, had to drive herself because Empress Xiao disliked flying.
Sister Wujiang's driving skills were undeniably superb.
Yang Xiao sat in the passenger seat, casually admiring the night scenery outside the highway.
Su Ziyu, as the junior, sat alone in the back.
This arrangement was also the greatest concession made by Yang Xiao and Li Wujiang to "compensate" Ziyu for a certain matter!
Of course.
To minimize unnecessary trouble, Yang Xiao and Li Wujiang both changed into identical black suits and altered their appearances, acting as Su Ziyu's personal drivers and bodyguards.
Su Ziyu, sitting alone in the back seat, took out her phone at her leisure.
She had to inform her "tender sprout" that Lan Fenghuang had been found.
Given that Empress Xiao and Sister Wujiang were present, it was inconvenient for the young couple to talk on the phone, so Ziyu could only send a message.
Ding!
Upon hearing the notification sound of a message, Li Qianfan, who was holding his phone and sitting on a roadside flower bed, instinctively looked down.
Old Niu texted: "What are you doing?"
Li Qianfan replied truthfully: "I'm at the plaza near the Su family, watching dragon dances and stilt walking. Isn't it the fifteenth of the first lunar month tonight?"
The fifteenth of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival, was also considered the official end of the "New Year" by the common folk.
Although fireworks and firecrackers were prohibited within the city, lanterns could be hung, and dragon dances and stilt walking were performed (in the south, it was mostly lion dances and the like).
After tonight, the grand New Year would officially conclude, and children would return to school.
Therefore, there were exceptionally many people on the streets tonight, and the atmosphere was particularly lively.
The rumbling of drums was also deafening.
Li Qianfan had no interest in going out to watch the lantern festival at night.
But at home—
It was the four women at home who insisted on coming out to join the fun, and they insisted that Li Qianfan accompany them!
The moment Li Qianfan uttered a refusal, a certain empress, who was becoming increasingly shameless, let out a shout with her little caterpillars biting, and together they dragged him off the sofa.
He didn't even have time to change his shoes, wearing only cotton slippers, he was dragged out of the house and "dragged" for a full two kilometers to this plaza.
Alas.
So childish!
The four women watched with great interest in the plaza, not afraid that Su Maomao's unborn child would be squeezed out by the crowd.
Li Qianfan used the excuse of smoking and went to the roadside.
"Yes, it's already the fifteenth of the first lunar month without realizing it."
Old Niu sighed and said, "I have a piece of excellent news for you."
Li Qianfan immediately understood: "What, you found the Gu King Lan Fenghuang in Hansong?"
After Ziyu went to Hansong, she still had to video call Li Qianfan at least twice a day, demanding "audience" in the morning and evening.
"Yes, thank heavens."
Old Niu said, "I am currently on my way from Hansong to Busan."
"Going at night?"
Li Qianfan was startled for a moment, then quickly typed: "Why not wait until dawn to go? Who is with you? Can your safety be maximally guaranteed?"
His words were filled with concern.
Old Niu replied: "Don't worry. Grandmother and Mother are both with me."
Li Qianfan was stunned again.
He truly did not expect Empress Xiao and Sister Wujiang to suddenly go to Hansong to assist Ziyu in searching for the Miao Jiang Gu King.
He then understood.
Grandmother and the others must have seen that test report, and their sense of crisis about Li Qianfan aging to death had grown,
That's why Empress Xiao broke her promise and released Li Wujiang from the "little black room."
With the two of them by Ziyu's side—
Li Qianfan could not imagine who in this world could cause even the slightest harm to Ziyu.
"But you have to be careful of the Gu worms. Grandmother and my mother are both amateurs in that regard. Be polite to the Miao Jiang Gu King when you see her."
Su Ziyu naturally agreed to Li Qianfan's concerns and instructions.
Su Ziyu, who had intended to tell Li Qianfan about the entire conversation from the afternoon, changed her mind upon learning that he was out watching the lantern festival.
She sent a kissing emoji and ended the chat.
"My wife Ziyu is traveling overnight for me, yet I'm out here watching lanterns with several beautiful women. Alas, I'm truly a terrible person."
Li Qianfan chastised himself with self-awareness.
Suddenly—
He heard Du Junlin's angry roar from the crowd not far away: "Mom! Get out of the way!!"