The third concubine let out a cold snort, "Good kid, you really are not afraid of death."
"Guards, give these two little lambs a good beating, let them know how many eyes King Ma has!"
Someone raised a club and swung it towards Su Siqi.
Su Yunmo's eyes darkened, her fingers twitching as she was about to draw her silver dagger.
Suddenly, a kick from behind them sent a servant flying five to six meters away, even overturning a table.
Su Yunmo turned her head, meeting a pair of eyes like those of a jackal.
This person was nearly two meters tall, bald, with his upper body bare, his muscles as hard as iron, and his face covered in countless scars.
Fierce and menacing!
The third concubine's eyes widened in astonishment, "Where did you come from, daring to cause trouble here!"
Su Siqi rubbed Su Yunmo's head, smiling like a little fox, "He's here to hear how many eyes King Ma has."
Su Yunmo raised an eyebrow.
She had been in the manor for so long and didn't even know her second brother had such a person by his side.
But that was good, it saved her from having to act.
"Second brother, second brother, what is that thing?"
A soft voice sounded. Su Siqi turned to look, only then noticing a hidden compartment beneath the overturned table.
Everyone was shocked.
"Good, you accuse others of cheating, but your own casino is cheating!"
The other gamblers who hadn't participated in this particular game also gathered around, looking under their own tables.
Indeed, they found hidden mechanisms under each table.
Suddenly, everyone erupted in a clamor, demanding the third concubine return their money.
Su Siqi narrowed his eyes. He remembered that his third brother had lost thirty taels of silver at this very casino.
"Why should I pay? I opened this casino for you to play, and you must accept your losses!" the third concubine shouted, glaring hatefully at the siblings.
"It's all your fault, you two brats causing trouble! Seize them!"
Everyone surged forward.
Su Siqi narrowed his eyes and uttered two words: "Mute Slave!"
The burly man immediately stepped forward to shield the two, like an impenetrable wall. He swung his fists, knocking those who came at them aside, one by one.
In just a moment, more than half of the casino's servants were beaten to the ground. Seeing this, the third concubine attempted to flee through the back door.
The gamblers, seeing her try to escape, cried out indignantly, "We can't let this woman run! Make her pay us our money!"
"Pay up, pay up!"
The crowd shouted and chased after her, but soon someone yelled, "She ran out the back door and got into a carriage back to the manor!"
The Marquis's mansion was not a place that could be easily trespassed. Everyone was at a loss for what to do.
Su Sizhuo scooped Su Yunmo up and turned to leave, "To the Marquis's manor!"
Everyone's spirits lifted, cheering as they headed towards the Marquis's manor, attracting many onlookers along the way.
This was Su Yunmo's second time at the Marquis's manor, but her state of mind was vastly different this time.
Everyone surrounded the manor gate. The Mute Slave stepped forward and kicked the gate open.
The gatekeepers, in a panic, rushed to summon someone.
In a moment, Lin Yuning emerged from within.
Her gaze fell upon Su Yunmo, and her expression turned somewhat stern, "This is the An Yang Marquis's manor, bestowed by His Majesty. How dare you cause trouble here?"
Su Siqi replied, "Even the Imperial Palace must be reasonable. Debts must be repaid, it's only natural. Your Marquis's concubine broke the rules and cheated people of their money, so I naturally have to come and seek justice."
Lin Yuning frowned, not understanding.
A servant stepped forward and whispered a few words in her ear.
Her expression grew increasingly grim. She spoke to the crowd, but her gaze was fixed on Su Yunmo.
"I will ensure she gives you an explanation. The Marquis's manor has strict rules; you should all retreat for now and wait at the casino."
Su Sizhuo smiled, "Go call someone. I have plenty of time. We'll wait right here."
If they didn't get their money, no one was leaving!
The Mute Slave came over, squatted down, and held out an arm, keeping it perfectly straight.
Su Sizhuo then sat on it, placing Su Yunmo on his lap and playfully stroking her face.
Su Yunmo was helpless at being treated like a doll but dared not complain.
More and more people gathered around, showing no signs of leaving.
Lin Yuning gritted her teeth and could only send someone to fetch the third concubine.
However, after one attempt, the person did not come out. Lin Yuning became angry and sent her personal attendant. In a moment, the third concubine was dragged out.
As soon as she appeared, she pointed at Lin Yuning and began to curse.
"You vile creature, are you turning your back on your own family! How dare you let these dogs manhandle me, have you grown a bear's heart and a leopard's guts!"
Setting aside the fact that Lin Yuning was already betrothed and was the future Princess Consort,
Even if that were not the case, considering her age, the third concubine should not have insulted her so disrespectfully in front of everyone.
The crowd began to murmur amongst themselves.
Su Yunmo had already anticipated this.
She had witnessed scenes like this almost daily when she lived in the Marquis's manor. It was just that back then, Lin Yuning had her to shield her.
"Auntie owes them money, and they've come to collect. It's the Marquis's manor that's losing face. If I didn't call you out, would you have them storm in?" Lin Yuning gritted her teeth.
"Bah! These dogs say I owe money, so I owe money? Where's the proof? I tell you, I have no money, only my life! If you have the guts, come into the manor!"
The third concubine was certain that the crowd wouldn't dare to cause too much of a scene, so she continued to throw a tantrum.
"And you, don't think you can disregard me just because you're going to be the Prince of Lian's consort. Your lowly mother has been dead for so many years, but it was I who supported you to get where you are today!"
"Look at yourself now. It's thanks to me you're becoming a Princess Consort! Even if you were to be a concubine to Prince Lian, you'd have to see if he even wants you!"
These words trampled Lin Yuning underfoot. Even the most patient person couldn't tolerate this.
Moreover, Lin Yuning valued her reputation above all else.
She clenched her fists tightly, her eyes filled with anger, but she couldn't openly retort in public.
Su Yunmo twirled her fingers, tilted her head, and chuckled, "What is a Princess Consort? Is it very rich?"
This statement, however, reminded the crowd.
"Anyway, the Marquis's manor and Prince Lian's manor are now one family. If they don't pay, we'll go to Prince Lian's manor to demand the debt!"
The crowd clamored to head towards Prince Lian's manor.
Lin Yuning began to falter, "No one is allowed to go. This money is what she owes. You ask her, I don't care if the casino is smashed!"
One person answers for their own actions!
She couldn't be implicated in something like this!
'Slap!' A harsh slap landed on Lin Yuning's face.
Everyone was stunned.
Lin Yuning's eyes widened in disbelief.
The third concubine withdrew her hand and flicked her wrist, "You little slut, daring to let people smash the casino, you've gone too far."
Lin Yuning covered her face, her eyes welling up with tears.
Since her engagement to Prince Lian, she had never suffered such humiliation.
Su Yunmo, it was all Su Yunmo's fault!
She was deliberately seeking revenge, wanting to ruin her engagement, to retaliate for her sending Marquis Jiang to attack her!
"When you marry, you follow your husband. A married woman must bring something to her maiden family. Prince Lian can surely afford this sum."
The third concubine continued to chatter, thinking she had found a shortcut.
"Come, come, whoever wants to go to Prince Lian's manor, hurry up. Prince Lian will definitely give you the money. Record all this money under the Princess Consort's name!"