Chapter 6: Chapter 6. Family

 Spring palace.

"Chen'er, did you see how those guys were flattering us?" Ning Qian said with a laugh. She was already used to this type of situation.

"Yes, mother." Su Chen replied.

"But mother, where is grandpa?" Su Chen then asked confused. He had only seen his grandpa a few times, whenever his grandpa come to meet him, it was only briefly. He was also somewhat embarrassed to meet his grandpa after he drench him in his liquid.

"He didn't attend my son, your grandfather is the duke of the empire so he has to take care of court's issues." Ning Qian replied in a proud tone. Anyone who could become a duke was naturally not an ordinary individual.

D-Dukeeee. Shit, I am done, I hope grandpa doesn't take it hard. 

"And grandmother?" from his birth, he still hasn't met his grandmother. Even servants would avoid this subject. He thought his grandma might have passed on, but after his trip to Ancestor hall, he discard that notion. When he saw the date below his ancestors paintings, the last one deceased was over 80 years ago, he guess his grandma must be alive.

Ning Qian's expression turned strange she then sighed and said "Your grandfather and grandmother separated decades ago, Since then relationship between our Su clan and your grandmother's clan has not been harmonious"

Su Yichuan who was listening spoke, "Your grandmother is the matriarch of the Qin clan, Qin Wanru."

"But why hasn't she come to meet me?" Su Chen asked in a somewhat sad voice. It seems the relations between Su and Qin clans are not very harmonious.

"As a matriarch, she is always busy with her clan issues, so she didn't come over to see you" Su Yichuan consoled. he said in a deep voice as if recalling an unpleasant memory.

Family drama huh!! Su Chen sighed. But don't worry father, I will surely reunite our family. He had seen plenty of family drama in his previous life, so he wasn’t too shocked by this drama. Now as transmigrator and Su clan's young master he naturally took up the task.

Seeing the atmosphere turned sour, Ning Qian intervened. "Ok, let's stop the chit-chat. Chen'er isn't it time for you to drink milk?"

"No mother, I don't want to drink milk anymore, I am already grown up. I should start drinking tea" he was already tired of drinking one eye goat's milk. 

Though it is tasty, I am tired of it. I miss coke.

How could Ning Qian not understand her son's thoughts. She quickly took out a bottle from her spacial ring and brought it to Su Chen's mouth. Su Chen could only drink without any complaints.

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Patriarch Su and madam Su were sitting at the side of the large dining table, with Su Chen in madam Su's arms. Servants were serving food to people by their side. Su Chen could see two rows filled with members of the Su clan seated and conversing with each other. He already knew them as they often visited him in the spring palace.

The naming Ceremony was to introduce Su Chen to the world, and this dinner was to introduce Su Chen to family members. albeit formally.

The individuals seated on the right of Patriarch Su were his older brother, Su Zhongtian, and his wife Ya Lan. Su Chen was also quite shocked to see his father had an older brother. Shouldn't then Su Zhongtian be patriarch as per hierarchy? he had thought.

In this world, hierarchy is followed based on age, gender, etc. but there is one more factor that holds the most importance, and that is cultivation. If your cultivation is high even 100 years old elders will greet you with respect, women could also stand head to head against men, you will be treated with respect even if you are from a common background.

When Su Chen thought of cultivation, he couldn't help but become a little excited. Who doesn't want superpowers? Su Chen had already thought of himself as a protagonist he read in novels. With my golden finger, I will stand atop the world.

His face suddenly darkened with the thought of his golden finger, his systems abilities were locked and he needed to find secret manuals to unlock them. 

Su Zhongtian was a man of few words and always had an indifferent expression on his face. He was the third person with the highest authority after his grandfather and father. Even his mother's authority was below his uncle's. There were even rumors that he was not happy with Su Yichuan's nomination as patriarch.

"It's been a long time since all our Su clan ate together, right big sister?" Su Chen snapped out of his dazed. He saw his mother chatting with his aunt, Ya Lan. His mother still gives respect to Ya Lan by calling her 'big sister.'

Ya Lan replied with a word. "Yes." her tone was sharp as a blade."But father-in-law is not present, we can't count this dinner as the whole Su clan"

She wore dark red robes which perfectly match her temperament. According to the maids, he listened, his aunt's temper was terrifying. Everyone in the Su clan knew that their second madam always had a sharp mouth.

Before his mother had a chance to respond, an indifferent voice spoke. "Ya Lan"

who else could it be but Su Zhongtian. Ya Lan harumphed and started eating without speaking another word.

My God!! Why is my family's situation so complicated? first my grandmother, who is angry at grandpa then my uncle who seems to be unhappy with my father's position, and now even his wife seems angry at my mother for some reason. Su Chen sighed helplessly.

The hall atmosphere again returned to normal. Everyone started finishing their dishes.

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Su Chen scanned the hall to look at his new family members.

There was a grim-faced, middle-aged man seated next to Su Zhongtian. His eyes were weighed down by heavy, dark bags, and he gently fanned himself as he eat. This was Su Tiesheng. He was a member of the second branch of the Su clan, and Su Chen addressed him as ‘Second Uncle’. Beside him seated were his wife, Zhi He, and son, Su Hongcai.

His gaze shifted to a  rotund man seated opposite Su Tiesheng. He had a huge amount of fat on his face that had creased into what looked like a smile. In fact, many people mistakenly thought that he smiled all the time, which made him hard to dislike.

Su Chen recognized this ‘smiling tiger’ as the Third Uncle of the Su clan, Su Yuepo. His wife and son were also seated beside him.

Ahh, what were their names?...huh Yes, the third aunt's name is Hu Lijing, and her son Su Yucheng.

There were also other elders and commanders, but were seated at the lowest level. They all were trusted subordinates of the Su clan.

Su Yichuan saw that the sky had darkened and was about to end the gathering when a guard rush in. "Patriarch, the elder serpent from Shi clan requests audience" 

The clamor of the hall suddenly died down. Even Su Hongcai and Su Yucheng who were playing and causing a racket went silent. 

Who didn't know the intense rivalry between the Duke of Su clan and the Duke of Shi clan? These two clans were always at each other's throats. If a member of the Su clan and Shi clan meet in the wilderness then a death battle was ensured.

"Did he not know today is our naming ceremony?" Su Yichuan's face turned cold. As patriarch, he would not hesitate to become ruthless toward an enemy. 

The guard hurriedly replied. "No patriarch, he has come with an official letter from the imperial court." 

Everyone started whispering, any matter related to court was to be treated with utmost importance. The imperial court directly come under his majesty the emperor. Any negligence and they would have to face the emperor's wrath.

Su Yichuan nodded in understanding, he clearly had an idea what the letter was about. "Ok, bring him"

As soon as Su Yichuan gave the order, the elders and commanders immediately began to take their leave. They were trusted subordinates but not members of the Su clan, They naturally didn't have the status to hear the discussion. They were already grateful to the Su clan for inviting them to dinner.

The ladies of the Su clan also began to take their leave. Servants come and clean the room at lightning speed. . The dining table was also removed. Even the smell of food was gone, the room looked as if it was never used. Su Chen marveled at the speed of the servants

Only Su Yichuan, Ning Qian, Su Zhongtian, his wife Ya Lan, and Su Tiesheng remained in the room.

"Mother is this elder serpent foemidable?" Su Chen asked, his tongue was still not developed so it sounded gibberish, with his adorable voice and cute face, it really sounded pleasing to hear. Even Ya Lan's couldn't help but steal glances at cute Su Chen.

"Pah" Ning Qian spat. "If he wasn't sent by the imperial court, not even your second uncle would receive him, let alone your father."

Su Tiesheng was speechless. Why does it sound like you are insulting me? Of course, he didn't say it loud.

"Then can't we wait till tomorrow?" Su Chen asked confused. we could just wait till tomorrow, no?

"Of course, we can if it were a normal envoy, but today's envoy is from the Shi clan, If the Shi clan takes this matter to court then we will only invite unnecessary trouble." it was Su Zhongtian who replied this time.

Su Chen finally understood. His grandpa was a duke, which means he work under the emperor in court. He would have to show respect to him. If the Su clan postponed the envoy's visit, and the Shi clan will definitely make an unnecessary racket. Though this small matter will not affect the Su clan, it will leave a bad impression on the emperor and officials of the court. It will surely hinderd the Su clan in the future.

Su Chen nodded to himself. Sigh, what political games these clans play, if I was not a transmigrator and read hundreds of novels, I would have definitely not noticed. But this Shi clan sure is cunning, deliberately coming at night.

At that moment an elder who looks to be in his sixties enter the room with a 5-6 year old boy. The boy had black hair with dark eyebrows. He looked cute. Hmph, he is not cuter than me.

The elder bowed. "Greeting Patriarch Su, I am sorry to disturb you at this hour. But as envoy, I cannot neglect my orders." 

Su Yichuan grunted at his greeting. 

 

 

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