Time passed day by day. Su Li went to the Affiliated School of the National Academy to practice as usual. But every day when she came back, she would wait for a while in front of the door to see if the Eldest Brother would come back at night.
After visiting the Supreme Judiciary at night, she understood Su Qingtan's difficulties. As long as she got through the negative phase of Qiyu Xuangong, the familiar Eldest Brother would come back.
However, it didn't mean that the Su Family also knew it.
At first, with the deterrence of Su Qingtan, peace was maintained in the Su House. But after Zhu Yan recovered, Su Huanli immediately cut off Su Li's allowance. Nobody knew what Zhu Yan said to Su Huanli.
"Miss, the Third Miss has been very close to several rich masters recently. The Old Master was very happy when he heard that. He doubled the monthly allowance for the Third Miss."
Mammy Li told Su Li what she heard from the maid. In Yunjing City, Mammy Li didn't have the power to ask for the news. Li Yuelian managed the housework in the past few months. Although the servants she hired were not very good, they were not as evil as Mammy Zheng. Mammy Li told Su Li that Mammy Li was a servant of Li Yuelian. Obviously, the Zhu Family couldn't extend their influence to Yunjing City.
"I see, Mammy Li." Su Li nodded and smiled helplessly. She said, "It doesn't matter. I still have the monthly allowance of the Affiliated School. It is enough for living expenses. Mammy Li, you also pack up and live with me in the Affiliated School. "
Zhu Yan had been lying for more than a month. She was very angry. If Mammy Li stayed in the Su House alone, she would be worried. The Affiliated School of the National Academy was her territory. No matter how Zhu Yan made trouble, Su Huanli thought that she was not allowed to lose face in the National Academy.
Thinking of this, Su Li suddenly froze and then became silent.
She was not the person who could give up and betray everything in her previous life. Everything had changed …
"Oh, Miss."
Mammy Li answered and went to pack up. She didn't find Su Li's abnormality.
It was not the first time that Mammy Li moved out of the Su House. Mammy Li seemed to be familiar with it. She didn't worry much. The Miss was not the weak girl who couldn't protect herself before. Instead, she became mysterious and powerful!
As long as she served the Miss, she was not afraid of anything.
Su Li's luggage was as light as before. There were only two boxes, and they were quickly moved to the carriage. Except for a few expensive dresses that Su Qingtan bought for her, the rest were plain clothes, and there were few jewelry, just like before.
Mammy Li came to the Affiliated School and saw the crooked plaque. Mammy Li carefully carried the box and followed Su Li in. Seeing Su Li's relaxed expression, she couldn't help but sigh secretly. Compared with the Su House, it was more like the home of the miss.
The National Academy was rich and overbearing. Although it was "robbed" before, and the things in the Affiliated School were all moved away, when Su Li reported the situation, they rearranged new furniture for her the next day. They arranged it according to Su Li's own ideas, and it was much more comfortable to live in.
"Mammy, there is no place to cook in the Affiliated School. When it's time to eat, you can take the food box to the canteen of the National Academy. It's just that the National Academy only provides one meal. You have to figure out a way sooner or later. "
Su Li informed Mammy Li. Mammy Li smiled and said, "Miss, don't worry. It's not a big deal for me to rent a kitchen nearby. It doesn't cost much."
Su Li nodded and gave the identity jade token to Mammy Li. She said, "Go to get your monthly salary."
Mammy Li took it and went out immediately. It was almost evening. She had to finish the things that the miss ordered and then prepare the dinner.
As a matter of fact, she had been a lecturer of the Affiliated School for more than three months. She had been practicing in the adytum all the time and never got her salary. According to the consumption level of Yunjing City, Mammy Li should get a few hundred taels of silver.
Thinking of this, Su Li shook her head and smiled. It didn't matter if she didn't eat. But her identity was only in the acquired eighth hurdle. She had to pretend to eat.
After a while, Mammy Li came back with a gloomy face. She held the jade token tightly in her hand and didn't speak for a long time.
Su Li frowned and asked, "What's wrong? Mammy. "
"Alas …"
Mammy Li sighed and put the jade token on the table. She said sadly, "Miss, the National Academy said that your salary was taken away two days ago! It seems to be … the Third Miss. "
Su Li raised her eyebrows and didn't speak. Mammy Li added, "The administrator said that according to the rules of the National Academy, you must see the jade token to get the salary. But the Third Miss pestered endlessly. It was really a headache. In addition, the Third Miss showed her face in the previous case. Her identity couldn't be fake. The administrator couldn't stand it anymore and gave her the salary. It was two thousand taels of silver! If it fell into the hands of the First Madam, it must be … "
She couldn't get it back at all!
Su Li narrowed her eyes slightly. Zhu Yan obviously blocked her way of living premeditatedly. The Su House gave the regular salary in the middle of every month. It was just a few days after the middle of the month. If she didn't have other income, she should be short of money now.
Su Li smiled slightly and took out a note of one thousand taels of silver from her arms. She handed it to Mammy Li.
When Mammy Li saw the note, her eyes suddenly widened. She stammered and asked, "Miss … Miss! Where did the money come from? Don't be confused! "
"Of course, the winery earned it." Su Li explained softly, "But the Linli Building can't be known by our family. So, please put on a play for the note."
When Mammy Li heard the Linli Building, it suddenly dawned on her. She almost forgot that the Miss had another property. But now they were far away in Yunjing City. How did the Miss get the money of the winery? Did she hide it with her all the time?
Mammy Li felt strange. She washed clothes for the Miss every day, but she didn't see the note.
"Miss, how should we put on a play? Even if you let me sell in a brothel, I can't make so much money in one night. "
Su Li almost spat out the tea. She said, "… Just pick it up on the road."
Mammy Li blushed and nodded shyly.
Later, under the guidance of Su Li, Mammy Li chose a place where there were not many people and pretended to pick up the note. Although her acting was very exaggerated, no one paid attention to her because of the money.
The news of picking up something cheap always spread far. What's more, Zhu Yan paid attention to Su Li's situation all the time. When Zhu Yan heard the news, she almost collapsed with anger.
"This damned girl, is she really my nemesis?!"
Zhu Yan gasped and her face was livid.
She deliberately planned for many days and came up with a way to cut off the money and food for Su Li when Su Qingtan was away. Although Su Li wouldn't starve to death, she would be so hungry that she would lose her face. In this way, the chance that Su Li's father found her was much smaller and they would be safe.
But … God let the wicked girl pick up one thousand taels of silver!
It was equivalent to four months' money!
Su Qingtan should come back after four months. Zhu Yan was not as stupid as Su Huanli. Su Qingtan's love for Su Li would not change easily. Although she didn't know why Su Qingtan pretended to be indifferent, she was sure that this attitude would not last for a long time.
Zhu Yan was anxious. During the three months when she was lying in bed, she didn't stop thinking all the time. However, her little ability couldn't be used in Yunjing. If the mysterious woman didn't appear, Zi Pei wouldn't be able to hook up with so many rich families to inquire about the news.
"No! I must let Zi Pei find the owner of the jade pendant as soon as possible. Otherwise, the longer I delay, the smaller the chance will be! "
Su Li's social circle was gradually expanding. Zhu Yan was not sure whether Su Li looked like her parents. If she looked like her parents … Maybe she would be recognized in the Autumn Hunting Contest tomorrow.
She really didn't have much time …
Zhu Yan could only pray that Su Li stayed in the Affiliated School and played with the medicine pots. She didn't go to the Autumn Hunting Contest.
…
The next morning, Su Li woke up from meditation. Mammy Li carefully took care of her for breakfast. Then she quickly changed into casual clothes and went out. She didn't forget the Autumn Hunting Contest today.
A few days ago, Tang Lei specially came to the Affiliated School. Although he was a little afraid that Su Li fed him medicine and made him suffer from diarrhea, he was much better than before. Even if he ran across a street, he wouldn't feel breathless. He was grateful.
Therefore, he specially came to Su Li and told her about the Autumn Hunting Contest.
After the Mid-Autumn Festival every year, the Dahan Country would hold a grand Autumn Hunting Contest. It was not only to symbolize the harvest season, but also to test the martial arts ability of the younger generation!
The Autumn Hunting Contest was the time when many unknown students of the Martial Arts School became famous. The talents who gained the most in the Autumn Hunting Contest would receive a lot of rewards from the royal family. They even had the opportunity to enter the Imperial Palace to meet the emperor!
The rewards here were not ordinary ones. They might be magic weapons, Xuangong secret skills that were hard to get, or secret treasures that were hard to see in the martial arts circle!
In short, if a poor disciple wanted to make a great leap, today was an excellent opportunity!
Su Li walked to the main gate of the National Academy and heard a lot of voices.
Su Li saw rows of carriages leaving from the gate of the National Academy. There were also many poor disciples walking there. The age limit of the Autumn Hunting Contest was twenty-two years old. The young talents whose cultivation was above the acquired fifth hurdle were the most in the National Academy.
"Speaking of this, Ling Ping is only twenty-one years old this year. His cultivation is in the inborn first hurdle …"
Su Li murmured. She couldn't help but feel strange. How could these poor people be the opponents of Ling Ping who had experienced hundreds of battles? This year's rewards were almost given to Ling Ping.
When Su Li was thinking, she suddenly heard someone calling her name. She turned her head and saw Tang Lei poking his head out of the carriage and waving to her.
According to Tang Lei, the Autumn Hunting Contest was not very safe. Even if you just watched from the periphery, you might be accidentally injured. Therefore, it was better not to act alone, especially for a "weak woman" like Su Li. Therefore, Tang Lei kindly invited her to go with him.
Su Li gladly accepted Tang Lei's proposal. She hadn't seen the famous Prime Minister Tang yet. It was a good opportunity to get in touch with him.
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