Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
When Su Wei heard this, he smiled and took his leave.
Just after he departed, Zhifen, who was pouring water for Su Han, caught sight of him. Her eyes sparkled with hope. âMiss, look! Isnât that person wearing armor from the General Manor? Could it be that theyâve come to rescue us, Miss?â
She was filled with excitement, tears almost welling up in her eyes as she looked at Su Hanâs current suffering.
However, there was no light in Su Hanâs eyes. She resembled a precious jade buried in the rubble, still mesmerizingly beautiful, yet shrouded in the darkness of the Regional Princeâs Mansion.
Zhifen, sent by Qin Wan to attend to Su Han, cried and choked out, âMiss, you were raised in the Marquisâs Manor since childhood, pampered and sheltered. When have you ever endured such hardship? Moreover, youâve just undergone surgery, and your wounds havenât even healed yet!â
After emptying the dirty water, Su Hanâs lovely face remained indifferent. âEnough talk. Letâs get back to work.â
âMiss!â Zhifen anxiously stomped her foot, putting down the basin and moving to chase after Su Wei. She shouted after him, âSave Miss, General, please save
Miss!â
âSeize her for me!â
Chu Xiaotian waved his hand, and Zhilan was quickly apprehended and brought before him.
Chu Xiaotianâs typically refined face darkened. âDid Su Han instruct you to seek help?â n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
His menacing expression caused Zhifen to tremble involuntarily. She hurriedly shook her head. âNo, Miss didnât let me seek help! Itâs just that 1 couldnât bear to see Miss sufferâ¦â
âWretched servant!â
Before she could finish her sentence, Chu Xiaotian forcefully kicked her, and then issued a cold command. âMen, take her out and sell her.â
âYes, Your Highness!â
The steward came with his men to drag Zhifen away.
âHold on!â
Su Han set the basin aside. Despite finishing her menial task, she still exuded the grace of a noblewoman before Chu Xiaotian.
Her voice rang out clear and firm. âZhifen is my servant, a member of the Su family. Her indenture belongs to the Su family, and Your Highness has no authority to sell her.â
Su Han glanced at Zhifen and instructed, âZhifen, rise. Letâs return to our duties.â
Zhifen wiped her tears, swallowing her grievances. She broke free from the stewardâs grasp and complied, âYes, Miss.â
âSu Han, halt right there!â
Chu Xiaotian grabbed her shoulder, yanking her towards him roughly. âSu Han, why do you pretend to be so noble? Werenât you angry and resentful towards me? Let me tell you, that person who just left is a trusted aide of your grandfather from the Marquisâs Manor. Your grandfather sent him to inform me that in three days, I will escort you back to the Marquisâs Manor for a banquet. Your grandfather intends to reunite the family and subtly remind me to treat you well, isnât that so?
Your Su family consists solely of military generals, and yet you think to prop yourself up and stand above me just because of your military achievements?â
Su Han knew she couldnât break free from his grasp and chose not to argue. Instead, she remained composed and responded, âYour Highness, youâre mistaken. Grandfather has been away for a long time and simply wishes for a family reunion. If you donât wish to attend, you neednât.â
âNot attend? If 1 donât attend, then Iâll send you back to your parentsâ home to complain, and let your ruthless sister, Su Yingxue, attack the Regional Princeâs Mansion and cripple me, wonât I? With the added pressure from the Ninth Imperial Uncle, will your Su family then seek to dethrone me?â Chu Xiaotianâs words dripped with scorn.
Initially, Su Han had no intention of arguing with him, but seeing his persistence regarding the Su family, her delicate features turned icy. âItâs merely an invitation to a family banquet.. Why does Your Highness care so much? Are you torturing me, or are you torturing yourself?â