Stick With The Cold Female lead

Chapter 29

When Su Yi and the others arrived at the main hall, a bustling crowd already filled the space,
it was evident that they were late.

This occasion, the Queen's special reward, was a rare event in the Marquis Mansion—an event not witnessed in many years. As Su Yi entered, her belated appearance did not go unnoticed.

Su Tianci wasted no time in mocking her, "You really think highly of yourself do you? Even my great-grandmother managed to arrive on time. Some people truly push the limits of etiquette."

Before Su Yi could retort, Su Ban's stern voice cut through the air, quelling any further discord. "We are family here. Mind your words. Your sister's delayed arrival is due to her health. Should you choose to speak ill next time, perhaps it's best for you to remain within the confines of home."

Su Yi was seventeen years old this year, and Su Tianci was also seventeen, but he was ten months older than Su Yi. In terms of age, he could be considered her elder brother.

Su Yi didn't want a brother like him. She felt disgusted calling him brother. Su Tianci was also disgusted, his face turning pale as he tugged at his mother's sleeve.

"Mother…"

"It's okay. Your grandmother is right. Your sister is young and frail. As her brother, you should give in a little."

Su Cheng quickly comforted him, carefully observing Su Ban's expression as she held him close.

"You are all surnamed Su. How can family members speak differently?"

Su Tianci was furious, but it was evident that his great grandmother favored Su Yi. He couldn't go against his grandmother and mother, so he had to swallow his anger, turning his head away from Su Yi.

Su Yi didn't want to see him either, thinking that she was spared from feeling disgusted.

Ji Qingchi gently pushed her to stand in front of Su Ban, and both of them bowed, "Great Grandmother Su."

"Ah," Su Ban nodded towards her. She was already aware of everything that Su Yi had been up to in the courtyard these days through her informants.

This illegitimate great-granddaughter was quite clever. If she were not so delicate, Su Ban had actually considered adopting her into Su Cheng's family.

Su Ban smiled and said, "The Empress has given many things as rewards. Yier, come and choose what you like. Take them back to your room."

In the court, Su Ban presented the moveable type printing that Su Yi had been working on to the Empress, and it received unanimous praise.

Previously, if they wanted to read books, they had to be copied by hand, which was time-consuming and costly. Many families couldn't afford it, resulting in not many people being able to pass the imperial examinations.

The Empresses of the past attached great importance to nurturing talents, as a court without visionary pillars was doomed. They wanted the prosperity of the country to continue, so they shared the same attitude towards cultivating intellectuals as their ancestors.

With this technology, books could now be produced in large quantities, reducing their prices significantly, making it more affordable for people to read. This was great advantage for the country and the people. The Empress immediately ordered its promotion and rewarded Marquis Su Ban generously, increasing her stipend as well.

Marquis Su Ban had never experienced such magnanimity before and felt she had stronger back and respect among the officials, she grow fonder of Su Yi.

Last time, Su Yi had only received a piece of jade, which had left her feeling disappointed. Now, with the Empress's sudden rewards, it compensated her past discontent.