Su Liangchen was caught in an awkward position, not knowing whether to accept the compliment or not. At this moment, Zheng Hui also sensed his dilemma. It was a difficult topic to handle; if the authorities truly wanted to find an excuse to make trouble, Su Liangchen would inevitably end up on the losing end no matter what he said.
Fortunately, Zheng Hui had no intention of genuinely harming the Su Clan. With a chuckle, he smoothly shifted the conversation: "I am well aware of the Su Clan of Guining. Unlike those other aristocratic families who seize property through trickery and secretly oppose the court, you have always focused on self-preservation. Your ancestors even rendered meritorious service to the nation. Even if the court were to crack down on the gentry, it would never target you."
Su Liangchen sneered inwardly. A crackdown wouldn't reach our doorsteps? If it weren't for Yú'ér's extraordinary abilities, our entire Su Clan would have been nearly wiped out by your fine subordinate! Who could we even appeal to for justice? That just goes to show that of all things in the world, the court is the most heartless, and the monarch is the most ungrateful!
Chapter 45