Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Even though they were both daughters, Wu Ruofei was showered with affection and treated as the apple of her fatherâs eye, but she nearly died at Wu Ruofeiâs hands.
What kind of heart-wrenching pain could be more cruel than this?
Su Yingxue couldnât help but think of her previous life. She understood Wu Jinyanâs pain very well. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
After allowing her tears to flow for a while, Wu Jinyan rationally asked Su Yingxue, âBy barging into the estate to save me, you must have attracted attention. Did I cause you any trouble?â
Su Yingxue held her chin and thought about it seriously. âIs it troublesome to beat up your father?â
She intentionally teased Wu Jinyan, but Wu Jinyanâs heart skipped a beat, âWhat? You⦠You beat up my father?â
âWhat? Sister Jinyan blames me forâ¦â
âNo! Iâm worried about you! Heâs a high-ranking official in the court. Itâs a serious offense to harm an official! How could you⦠How can you go to such lengths for me? If it implicates you and affects your well-being, how can I find peace in my heart?â Wu Jinyan anxiously shed tears.
Su Yingxue wiped the corners of her eyes, âSister, as long as you donât blame me, thatâs all that matters. As for whether itâs a serious offense or not, since I dared to act, I can assure you that I wonât be guilty. Besides, itâs your father who should be held accountable! Look at how youâve been tortured, and yet he turns a blind eye, allowing Wu Ruofei to torment you. Heâs the one who failed as a father, and thatâs a serious crime!â
âHehâ¦â
Wu Jinyan let out a mocking laugh.
âTo be a father⦠Heâs not worthy!â Wu Jinyan rarely talked about family matters, but Su Yingxue could see the resentment in her eyes.
It seemed that she had suppressed it for too long and didnât need to bear it any longer.
Wu Jinyan knew that now that Su Yingxue had saved her, she probably had no more relationship with the Ministerâs Estate. She lay on the bed, her face pale, but her gaze was resolute, âYingxue, I will repay you for saving me.â
âOf course, the cost of saving your life is very expensive. Sister should think about how to repay me in the future.â Su Yingxue jokingly eased the tension, hoping that Wu Jinyan wouldnât worry too much.
She comforted Wu Jinyan to sleep, instructed Manager Qi to take good care of her, and then prepared to return to the estate with Zhilan.
Manager Qi wrote down the medical report, a full three pages long. âMiss, please take a look.â
Su Yingxue glanced at it and thought to herself that Manager Qi was indeed a meticulous person. She could entrust her future sister-in-law to Manager Qi with peace of mind.
As Su Yingxue returned to the estate with Zhilan, she spotted Old Madam Zhang waiting at the entrance.
Now, Old Madam Zhang was Su Yingxueâs eyes in the estate. If any trouble arose, she would be waiting at the entrance for Su Yingxueâs return.
Upon entering, Su Yingxue was informed by Old Madam Zhang, âMiss, two officials came today to complain with the Master. They are currently in the main hall. The Master sent someone to wait at our courtyard entrance to intercept you.â
Upon hearing this, Su Yingxue changed direction and headed straight to the main hall. She asked, âDo you recognize the two officials?â
Old Madam Zhang replied, âOne is Lord Liang, who has previously visited the estate. The other one is an unfamiliar lord. He seems to be injured, limping and covering his face!â
With a clear understanding, Su Yingxue instructed Old Madam Zhang and Zhilan to return to the courtyard first while she proceeded to the main hall.
The reception hall of the Marquisâs Manor had two redwood pillars supporting the spacious hall. Inside, the decorations were exquisite, and a faint fragrance lingered.
There were people seated in the three designated positions.
When Su Yingxue came in, the atmosphere was very tense. It was as if the air had stopped circulating..