The same day whole carriages came with real firewood. Not branches as she saw in some movies then literally cut trees in big pieces. Her father as well chose to build another high storage and bought bags over bags of coal.
Over ten silver teals were gone only for the firewood and coal but Su Quan was not regretting..
He saw an embroidery that Su Fei was finishing and knew this thing definitely will sell for huge money.
Next ten days were uneventful.
The two girls would wake up and prepare food and then go to embroide while Su Quan would for fist time in his life be free to just enjoy his life without rushing to work.
One night there was a full Moon and Su Fei just couldn't fall asleep.
Her sister chose to sleep with her as she disliked sleeping alone and when cold nights come out would make anyway sense as they can save on firewood.
The girl had really unruly posture, spreading her arms and legs wide, looking like a sea star. Moving her libs in appropriate position, Su Fei could only shake her head and go outside.
From the other side room she couro hear snoring of her father and sighed. His health was better now as he gets rest and better food, but she was not a doctor but could see his condition is not getting better. Even with medicine she had.
She looked at brightly lit Moon and smiled. "I don't know what is your name, but deity, can you save him, pleaee? Now that world is getting crazier, I really don't want to loose him."
Suddenly a strange thing happened. A whisper couro be heard.
Very slight and barely hearable.
*His life is getting to the end. He actually is already happy. I'm sorry, but he really wants to join his wife in next life. About him bringing you two here is just to protect you from your brothers. And those ten already have war so you two would be really in trouble there. About the dark night and those worse, sorry, it's the wrong dream we sent you. There is another world that has such a thing. In your world there will be the floor. But be aware, every country had different aftereffects after the flood. Some had sicknesses spread after, some had drought year right after the flood, some had wars. No catastrophe comes alone. Luckily you are in Su clan that has own stronghold. Don't worry. At least next five years you will be safe. But know one rule you didn't see as you didn't read the rules yet. All those that are alone by age of eighteen, can be married by the clan. Even if they made rule for you to be able to live alone, this will be able to go in effect only if you literally turn into a nun. Be careful. That cousin of yours, is not a bad person. Once old elders pass, the new elder will change rules. At that time, leave Su clan.*
Su Fei shook her head. "I will leave clan as soon father dies. There are too many undercurrents already now. You wouldn't warn me for nothing. I already asked. The village where Qinqin lives is in high mountain. I plan to leave Su clan and live there."
*Why?* The voice was curious.
"Because Su clan has big plans. Look, they have own army, own castle and from hundred households over two hundred scholars are already accepted in various governments across the country. I fear Su clan has big plans." She was not blind.
Her father ignored obvious things.
Guards on gates had special armors with Su clan seal on it. Not only that, Su clan had own flag.
Yes, a flag that was not the Empire flag.
Next is that they had thousands of soldiers already now and we're controlling the whole county already now but not as obvious as many knew.
*Good eyes. But the rule that Su can't marry to Su blood is still there. And they will protect you.*
"You misunderstood. My father has at least three years to live. I heard Qinqin has a brother. I want to see is he worthy. If my sister likes him I pet them get married. If sister doesn't like him and I do, I'll marry him. Things has to be planned in advance. I have no plan to be used by Su clan to control royal blood." Su Fei could already see what they planned to do.
Using them three as baragin chips to infiltrate into the palace and then...
*If you become Empress, you would have strong Su clan as your backing, isn't this good?* The voice whispered.
"Tsk. I'm not interested being Empress. Such big words to be a bird in golden cage. On one side Empress have to keep high profile and be kind and wise ruler amongst thousand sin the harem. On other side she has to be smart to keep her family at bay. Just thinking about this makes me feel gooswbumbs. I rather marry a hunter and live in a hut. With the gift you gave me we can live good life. Please, stop planning for me."
*Who said anything about you?* The voice now chuckled. *Exactly the man that plans to take over the world got a daughter tonight. You are some far away cousin. Do you think he cares about you? Even without daughter he would marry hi son's to princesses. Do you know that palace currently has seventeen girls and only one prince? Don't worry. That man definitely has no plan to push the three of you in front to become something big. He already lokds down on anyone who is not his direct bloodline. Such a man won't harm you but won't help you in need. So don't leave ahead of time and gather supplies. Once things turn dark, many will leave Peach village as he plans to keep only those that can help him to become powerful.*
Oh wow. What a plot.
Her own Su clan elders really have crazy plans.