Chapter 2261: Donât Know Whatâs Good for You
The steward and eunuch responsible for palace protocol arrived at the gate to inform them that, according to regulations, members of Consort Suâs family were restricted to visiting her no more than once every two weeks. Additionally, their visits could not exceed two hours each time.
The two Sister-in-laws of the Su family were taken aback. This was unprecedented!
Naturally, they were incensed and began to argue vehemently with the steward and eunuch.
âIn the past, we could come and go as we pleased, staying as long as we liked. Why the sudden change?â protested the Second Sister-in-law of the Su family, her temper flaring. âWhy the fuss now? Our Father-in-law hasnât even secured victory yet, and youâre already creating obstacles? I suggest you watch your step. Acting rashly now could lead to future embarrassment!â
The steward and eunuch exchanged knowing looks. What good would it do to lecture them? If they had an issue, they should take it up with the Emperor.
If the Emperor caught wind of this, the Su family would face even greater peril!
âHmph, with your familyâs attitude, no matter how many victories you achieve, your time will comeâŠâ muttered the steward and eunuch under their breath, but they maintained a pleasant demeanor outwardly. They smiled politely and explained that while flexibility may have been allowed in the past, the palace was now strictly adhering to regulations. This applied not only to Consort Su but to all concubines.
The two Sister-in-laws of the Su family had no choice but to accept this stern stance. They managed to save face by delivering a sharp rebuke to the steward and eunuch before departing defiantly.
The steward and eunuch couldnât help but feel irked after being scolded.
Before long, news of the incident reached the Third Princeâs ears.
Enraged, he promptly denied the Su brothersâ request to visit Consort Su. Furthermore, he reprimanded the brothers and demanded they apologize to the officials they had assaulted.
They needed to make reparations to the fullest extent possible.
Regardless, they shouldnât act so rashly. If there was an issue, they should address it through proper channels. Who would openly resort to violence? Did they not care about the dignity of the imperial courtâs officials? Did they not value the reputation of the court itself?
If such behavior became commonplace, it would be disgraceful!
The Su brothers felt deeply aggrieved and angered.
Their assessment seemed accurate. Because the siege of Huaixi hadnât gone well, the Emperor now seemed to regard the Su family with disdain. How ungrateful!
Had he forgotten how swiftly they had expanded his territory?
While this battle presented challenges, who said the Su family was destined to lose? Despite their losses, Huaixi had suffered even greater setbacks and couldnât afford further losses like those inflicted upon the Su family.
Their endurance had its limits.
These short-sighted individuals couldnât resist stirring up trouble for the Su family. They would pay for their actions. Once this battle concluded, the Su family would settle scores with themâno one would escape their reckoning.
If these troublemakers hadnât provoked the Su family first, there would have been no reason for apologies or compensation. It was utterly unfair!
The Su brothers cursed their predicament. They couldnât bring themselves to apologize personally.
Instead, they hurried to the front lines, leaving their steward to casually deliver modest gifts to each offended family as a token of reconciliation.
The officials awaiting the Su brothersâ contrition were incensed!
Was this all they were offering?
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