The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits-Chapter 96 The Embroidered Ball Romance (Part 6)

Su Zhao-shi: "Ah Lee, if you want to cry, just cry, your father has wronged you... I have hurt you for a lifetime..."

Su Zhao-shi insisted because today’s events had greatly impacted Su Li, prompting a rapid change in her temperament.

The daughter from before, though tender and gentle, was at heart a sensitive young girl.

Su Li: "..."

She didn’t even need to think of an excuse, one different from her original personality, Old Sir Su had already found the reason himself.

Su Li looked around, feeling the covert glances cast from all directions, furrowed her brows, and softly said, "Father, let’s go back and talk."

Su Zhao-shi also saw the surrounding people, hiding and darting, with either looks of regret or sympathy.

Su Zhao-shi’s brows were so knitted they seemed like they could kill flies, his daughter was not yet in a position to be pitied by others.

However, still considering his own daughter, Su Zhao-shi didn’t say anything and, flinging his sleeves, walked ahead.

Su Li followed behind distractedly, her face showing not a trace of worry about her current predicament.

After returning home, Su Zhao-shi dismissed all the serving servants and was left alone with his daughter.

"Ah Lee, don’t worry, as long as we drag this out until they leave this place, it will be fine..."

This had always been Su Zhao-shi’s plan.

In the last life, he never understood why Mr. Su never discussed this matter with his original self, until the following day when the Su Family hastily held a wedding ceremony, the original self was unaware. He didn’t realize Father had such thoughts, that he was actually opposed.

But from this, Su Li knew one thing for sure, Mr. Su’s thoughts were absolutely doomed to fail.

"Master, master... the county magistrate has sent a letter..."

Su Zhao-shi’s personal servant came running over with a red and gold letter in his hand.

As expected, here it came...

Su Li sighed, being of lower status doomed them to be like ants in the hands of others, inescapable and unable to resist.

Su Zhao-shi’s heart trembled with a bad premonition.

Shaking, he slowly looked over the letter.

Bullying too much, bullying too much...

Su Zhao-shi’s eyes blazed with anger, his whole body shaking uncontrollably, but in the end, he shrunk down, tears streaming down his face.

"Daughter... your father has failed you..."

Su Li pursed her lips, bent down to pick up the letter that had fallen from Su Zhao-shi’s trembling hands.

It was written that the next day, the Second Prince would personally attend Miss Su’s wedding banquet in disguise. freёnovelkiss.com

With this, all of Old Master Su’s last hopes were shattered.

Su Li: "Father, don’t worry, I’m not marrying out, I’m actually taking in a son-in-law."

Su Zhao-shi paused, then understood, he had been confused.

If it hadn’t been for his daughter’s reminder, Su Zhao-shi himself might have continued down a dead-end path, unable to come out.

Indeed, the Su Family was seeking a son-in-law.

Originally, although the Su Family advertised for a son-in-law, Su Zhao-shi had never intended to follow the traditional son-in-law recruitment process to the letter, or else he would not have raised his daughter to be a woman of virtue and good morality.

He simply wished that once the couple married and had a child who could carry on the Su family name, he would personally educate the child before handing over the family affairs to this grandson.

As for his daughter and son-in-law, they would lead a life much like any other couple—comfortably and happily.

He had no intention of belittling the son-in-law; regarding the relatives and friends of the other family, Su Zhao-shi still planned to ensure his daughter would display the proper respect and filial piety, not skimping at all.

However, now that they were seeking a son-in-law, there was no need to hold onto his previous thoughts.

After coming to this realization, Su Zhao-shi was like Dead Wood Spring, revitalized and invigorated.

Su Li was also very satisfied, as the ashen look quickly faded from Su Zhao-shi’s face, and his cheeks began to show a hint of color.

She hoped that Su Zhao-shi would not brood over these matters and wear himself out.

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"You little rascal, are you satisfied now?" Xuanyuan Jian, with a smiling face, playfully chastised while pinching Wen Rou’s tiny nose.

After the embroidered ball incident, the two who had shared their affections were now extremely intimate.

Wen Rou, half-reclining in Xuanyuan Jian’s embrace, was a bit irritated by his occasional teasing touches. Dodging his hand, she puffed up her cheeks and said, "What do you mean ’am I satisfied’? I’m doing a good deed here, pulling a dishonest family like the Su’s back onto the Righteous Path. People must be true to their promises to stand with integrity."

"You’re always full of twisted logic," Xuanyuan Jian saw through her reasoning but did not point it out.

Wen Rou had many justifications and immediately expressed her dissatisfaction, "What twisted logic? It’s simply the truth. Without credibility, a person cannot stand tall. I heard that Old Master Su is a major grain merchant. If even he doesn’t follow his own rules, how can others trust him?"

Wen Rou shook her head emphatically.

Xuanyuan Jian didn’t plan to argue with her on these points and changed the subject, "Do you really plan to go tomorrow?"

Wen Rou: "Yes, why wouldn’t I go... The Su Family is wealthy and well-established, and Huang Zheng has a connection to us somehow. What’s wrong with giving him a hand? Moreover, with your status as a Prince, your presence will only add to their glory. Old Master Su and Miss Su will be thankful to us."

Xuanyuan Jian: "Then we’ll do as you wish..."

The next day, everyone in Chaozhou City knew that the Su Family was elaborately preparing for Miss Su’s wedding banquet.

At noon, Xuanyuan Jian and Wen Rou, accompanied by the County Magistrate, appeared at the entrance of the Su Family.

The main gate of the Su Family was adorned with red silk. From the outside looking in, one could see the hustle and bustle of maids and servants, busily preparing.

The County Magistrate, bowing and scraping, followed closely behind them. Upon seeing the Second Prince, who did not wish his identity to be known, pause, the magistrate quickly lowered his head, advanced, and asked, "Mr. Xuan, should I go ahead and announce us to the Su Family?"

Xuanyuan Jian: "No need, we can go straight in."

Wen Rou looked around excitedly, "So this is what getting married in ancient times looks like."

Then, noticing something odd, she expressed her confusion, "Huh, it’s Miss Su’s wedding and the Su Family is notable, so there are many gifts, but why are there so few guests who’ve come to congratulate them in person?"

On one side of the main gate, gifts bearing the names of various households were continuously moved inside, but outside of those workers, there were hardly any bona fide guests resembling family members.

As the group moved further in, this phenomenon became even more pronounced.

Busy maids and servants were more concerned with managing the incoming gifts from various families and those sent by the servants of the Su Family. In the reception hall meant for guests, there were only a few scattered members of the Su Family’s side branches.

Wen Rou: "Miss Su’s wedding banquet is so subdued; Old Master Su is still unhappy with this marriage and resisting passively."

Upon hearing this, the County Magistrate first discreetly glanced at the Second Prince’s expression, then hastened to step forward with a smile to explain, "I have some knowledge about this matter."