Chapter 10: The Rules of the Subordinate

Su Pingyang, the Yang family, and Su Ertong are all in Su Tiancheng's room

You should remind me, as this young master has forgotten

The young master assured the master and the madam that he would certainly adhere to etiquette and follow the arrangements in all matters

Upon seeing Su Tiancheng walk straight into the room, Su Tiancheng's expression immediately darkened

Su Pingyang and Yang Shi both had ashen faces. When they entered the room, their bodies were still trembling, clearly terrified. The young master and son had inexplicably disappeared for several days, with no sign of life or death. The two had searched the streets thoroughly, but there was no news at all. It was infuriating that Su Jun seemed utterly unconcerned.

Young Master, please do not address me in such a manner; we are all servants, and it is our duty to serve you.

Uncle, Aunt, during these days away from home, I have caused you concern. Ertong is doing well, and I have not encountered any issues.

Young Master, you are aware of the rules of this household. You have been away for several days without a word. If I were to inform the Master and the Madam, they would say that I am incapable of managing the household.

"In my Su residence, here in Pingyang City, we are also a prominent family. How could someone like you, a ruffian, appear here? Do you not even know basic etiquette? What is your status? You are a servant. When a servant sees their master, what should they do? Did you just barge in here? You wretched creature, get out! If you still do not understand etiquette, I will break your legs and expel you from the residence"

Yang raised his arm and wiped away the tears at the corner of his eye with his sleeve, the young master has finally grown up

Su Tiancheng held a teacup, leisurely sipping tea, completely ignoring Su Jun outside the door

Even though Su Tiancheng was bold, he was still shaken. In just three days, eight people had been killed. What kind of era is this? The people who were killed were also born of parents; they simply lacked status and position. No one cared whether they lived or died; death was just death. Reflecting on his future life, he felt that there were some matters he would likely need to address swiftly.

Su Jun left with his head down, his heart filled with resentment and malice

After this incident, the two elderly individuals decided not to have children and to focus on taking good care of themselves

Su Jun, his face filled with anger, strode directly into Su Tiancheng's room. He was quite uncomfortable with everything that had just happened at the gate; Su Tiancheng was truly arrogant, daring to act in such a manner. If he were to make even the slightest move, it would make it impossible for him to live his life.

Su Jun, these two slaps are to make you wake up and understand your own identity. I will return to my room now. Within fifteen minutes, come to my room immediately. I have something to discuss.

Leaving Su Jun, who was dazed at the gate, Su Tiancheng walked straight in with Su Ertong

Su Tiancheng got out of the car and immediately saw the tall and majestic gate of the residence. Lanterns hung from the beams, and the large red door was tightly closed, adorned with numerous dark yellow copper nails, giving it an exceptionally grand appearance

Su Tiancheng has deep feelings for Su Pingyang and the Yang family. If it were not for these two elders, he would have lost his life long ago. Having lost his mother at a young age, his father was always busy with business and hardly paid any attention to him. The two elders took care of him, and even when Su Ertong was born, they had no time to care for him, as all their thoughts were focused on him. When Su Ertong was just over one year old, he fell from the kang and nearly lost his life. At that time, the two elders were still primarily taking care of the four-year-old him.

At the hour of the Dog, the carriage came to a stop in front of the Su residence

Seeing Su Pingyang and the Yang family both stand up, preparing to bow, Su Tiancheng hurriedly walked to their side and grasped their arms

Su Jun is also a legitimate child, but he grew up by the side of the first wife, which makes his status different. Not to mention facing Su Ertong, even in front of Su Tiancheng, he is also quite arrogant, having the first wife backing him up, and he has nothing to fear

"It seems you haven't made it clear. Whose arrangements should I follow? Is it your arrangement?"

In the past, upon witnessing such a scene, Su Ertong would have been trembling with fear. However, after spending a few days out with Su Tiancheng, Su Ertong had also changed. He held his head high and snorted at Su Jun, following closely behind Su Tiancheng as they entered.

Uncle and Aunt, please do not say such things. My life was given to me by you. Today, I swear here that if I cannot ensure that Uncle and Aunt live a good life, may I be struck by lightning.

I report to the young master that Su Jun requests an audience

Su Tiancheng secretly laughed; a servant is just a servant, always thinking of brandishing the imperial sword to solidify their own position. Since he had crossed over, and no one in the residence could bring him down, what else could he do

I am almost home, but the memories flooding my mind are quite unpleasant. I have mixed feelings of love and hate towards the Su residence. Coupled with the jolting of the carriage along the way, Su Tiancheng is finding it hard to endure and wishes he could get off and walk. In this era, carriages cannot possibly have shock absorbers, and the official roads are also bumpy. Fortunately, the rest of the journey is relatively calm.

Su Jun's face turned ashen, yet he could hear Su Tiancheng's words. He was at a loss for words and unable to refute. The rules of the Su family were still quite strict, and his actions were undoubtedly inappropriate. It was just that Su Tiancheng was overly timid and had become accustomed to it in the past, so he did not pay much attention to it.

Clap, clap

Young master, please do not say such things; I cannot bear it

Alright, alright, we understand, we understand

Su Jun was momentarily taken aback; how could Su Tiancheng be completely different from before? However, in recent times, Su Tiancheng had been somewhat obsessed with books, which could also be a sign of madness, and his courage had grown.

Uncle and Aunt, please do not carry out these procedures in the future, as I cannot bear them, nor can I face them. From now on, you may simply call me Kun Yuan in my presence. If you do not do this, I will be upset.

After two crisp slaps, Su Jun stood frozen in place. Su Tiancheng's hand felt somewhat heavy, and he sensed a multitude of stars appearing before his eyes, twinkling and shimmering. What is happening? Has the world changed?

Su Jun, what do you mean by that? Do I need to report to you every time I go out?

Su Ertong, what has happened to you? You have been out for such a long time without saying anything. Are you feeling restless?

After a while, the door opened a crack, and I saw that standing outside was Su Ertong. A young person stepped out, wearing a melon-shaped hat, with a very poor complexion.

Such a simple emotion is generally unattainable for most people. Although Su Tiancheng has traveled through time, upon revisiting this memory, he was still shocked. If even such an elderly person cannot live a good life, it is truly against the principles of justice.

On the 10th of October, I left Pingyang Prefecture and returned on the 15th, a full six days later. Upon returning to the prefectural city, this Su Tiancheng was no longer the same Su Tiancheng; of course, this is a top secret that no one could possibly know.

Su Pingyang and the Yang family could no longer sit still upon witnessing all of this, yet Su Ertong remained indifferent, wearing a respectful smile as he looked at Su Tiancheng and the books.

Su Ertong had already gone forward to knock on the door

Su Jun, do you not understand basic etiquette

As Su Pingyang was about to speak, Su Tiancheng raised his hand, signaling for Su Pingyang to remain silent

The young master agreed in this manner at that time

Clap, clap, clap

Young Master, when the Master and the Madam left, they instructed you. How did the Young Master respond? There is no need for me to remind you.

Su Tiancheng slapped three times this time

If this method had been considered, it would have been thought of long ago on the road

Young master, may I ask where I have erred? I kindly request your guidance. Just now, at the entrance of the residence...

Su Jun saw Su Tiancheng behind Su Ertong

On Su Tiancheng's face appeared a cold smile. If one cannot even sweep their own room, how can they sweep the world? Since he had crossed over to the Ming Dynasty, he was certainly unwilling to remain obscure. However, no matter how grand his ambitions were, in the late Ming Dynasty where human life was as insignificant as grass, if he could not uplift himself and achieve something significant, he would spend his life merely dreaming, languid and unproductive, and his fate could be even more tragic

This overbearing servant is none other than Su Jun, the steward of the Su residence

"Er Tong, we are going home"

The Su residence moved to Taiyuan Prefecture, leaving Su Tiancheng behind. Su Jun became the steward, seemingly the foremost figure of the Su residence, making all decisions independently. From time to time, he would report to the eldest madam about various matters, including Su Tiancheng's living expenses, which were directly managed by Su Jun. Aside from the necessary expenditures for meals, there was no hope of any pocket money.