My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

"I don't necessarily have to marry you."

"I thought you would treat me well and treat our daughter well, but I never expected that she would have to suffer so much because of me."

"It's better to divorce sooner rather than later than to have a father like you, so that my daughter won't be coerced by your so-called biological father in the future."

These words were laced with sarcasm, and Qian's eyes reddened as she looked at Su Yingxue with pity.

"My dear child, all these years, it's all because of your mother that I've dragged you down. Don't worry, it definitely won't happen again..."

Qian's eyes were full of tenderness, and she stared intently at Su Yingxue without blinking.

Su Yingxue was deeply moved and realized how difficult this decision had been for the Qian family.

Over the years, she only saw her own grievances, but completely ignored herself.

If it weren't for this arranged marriage, she probably would never have awakened in her life.

In a way, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

"Madam, what are you saying? What do you mean by 'the young lady won't be manipulated by her biological father in the future'?"

"The eldest young lady is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's family, a woman of high status and privilege. The Marquis is her biological father. Does he not have the right to discipline her as her father?"

"Madam, I know you may have suffered some injustices over the years, but given your status, the Marquis has treated you quite well."

"If the young lady hadn't sent people to harm my daughter, how could this matter have escalated to this point?"

Now that things have come to this, Aunt Feng is determined to teach Su Yingxue a lesson.

Her daughter had suffered such a great injustice; she couldn't possibly let that little bitch Su Yingxue escape unscathed.

There's no such thing as a free lunch!

"Oh? Does Aunt Feng mean to confirm that I framed you in this incident?" Su Yingxue raised her lips, her voice carrying a hint of flirtation.

"The proof is right here, do you still want to deny it?" Aunt Feng's eyes were full of displeasure.

In any case, Su Yingxue is bound to suffer a great deal this time.

"Since Aunt is so certain, then let's report it to the authorities. Surely the Dali Temple will be able to give me justice."

Report to the authorities?

How can that be?

She had bribed this girl in the first place.

What if we report it to the authorities?

"Why report this to the authorities? This is our family matter. Aren't you ashamed enough already?!"

Marquis Shunyang was furious; it wasn't a good thing at all.

If word gets out about this shameful incident, what reputation will he have left?!

"Shameful?" Su Yingxue scoffed. "Father, you didn't feel ashamed when you saw Aunt Feng falsely accusing your daughter, did you?"

"A concubine has actually climbed above the legitimate daughter! Father has been ashamed for over a decade, and now he's finally feeling ashamed?"

Upon hearing this, the Marquis of Shunyang's face turned extremely ugly.

He hadn't expected Su Yingxue to be so eloquent and persuasive.

indeed.

According to the rules, Aunt Feng was just a minor concubine and had no right to slander Su Yingxue like that.

"I am the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's family, I am the mistress, she is a lowly servant. This family has reversed the roles of legitimate and illegitimate children for over a decade. Father was blind, but now his eye ailment has somehow been cured?"

"You!" Marquis Shunyang was furious. "You unfilial daughter! She is still an elder! How could you speak of her like that?"

"Elders?" Su Yingxue scoffed, "I don't have any elders who are my concubines."

"Father, you'd better make a decision quickly. Either sign the divorce papers, or escalate this matter further. Your daughter will fight to the bitter end!"

Upon hearing this, the Marquis of Shunyang's face was filled with anger: "What nonsense are you spouting? Qian Shi, look at the daughter you raised! Is this how she treats her father? Does she have no manners at all?!"

"rule?"

Madam Qian seemed to have heard something amusing: "My lord, you are truly blind. When your daughter was being bullied, you couldn't see the rules, but now that you can't argue with her, you're suddenly remembering them?"

"You!" Marquis Shunyang's eyes widened in anger.

He wanted to threaten Qian with Li Yao, which Qian feared most, but seeing that Qian was determined to divorce, he didn't know how to start the conversation.

After all, divorce no longer poses any threat to the Qian family.

Not only that, but Su Yingxue is now married and poses no threat to her whatsoever.

In the past, even if Qian was unruly, he could have used Su Yingxue's marriage as leverage.

But now...

For the first time, Marquis Shunyang was somewhat flustered; everything seemed to be spiraling out of control.

He is now out of control.

"What? Father is speechless after being bet?"

Su Yingxue sneered, "If I had known this would happen, I should have driven this menace out."

"Why bother putting it on the table and disgusting people?"

Aunt Feng gritted her teeth: "Young Miss, why are you treating me like this? I ask myself, I have never disobeyed you all these years. You treat me this way, fine, but why hurt my daughter?"

At this moment, Aunt Feng reverted to her pitiful appearance, and knelt down, saying, "If you have a problem, come at me! Please don't hurt my daughter..."

Marquis Shunyang was extremely distressed: "Feng'er, what are you doing? Get up quickly. You are an elder, you don't need to kneel before her."

Marquis Shunyang was astonished that Su Yingxue had driven his beloved concubine to such a state; his face darkened considerably: "You rebellious daughter! Are you trying to rebel?!"

"Apologize to your aunt right now!"

Marquis Shunyang helped Consort Feng up. Consort Feng was still in tears, looking as if she had suffered a great injustice.

"Waaah, Lord Marquis..."

Consort Feng nestled in the arms of Marquis Shunyang, feeling wronged: "If anything happens to our child again, I don't want to live anymore..."

These words were tinged with deep sorrow, and her eyes were filled with tears.

Seeing this, the Marquis of Shunyang's heart softened completely.

Thanks to the nourishment from that silver, Aunt Feng is now in very good health.

There was no sign of fatigue on her face; in fact, she radiated a dazzling aura, like a gentle spring breeze.

She was originally a few years younger than Ms. Qian, and with years of careful maintenance, she naturally looked younger than Ms. Qian.

"Don't say that! I, the Marquis, will definitely get justice for our child!"

"Guards!" Marquis Shunyang commanded in a deep voice, "Bring the family discipline!"

The servants quickly brought a new rattan cane and handed it to Marquis Shunyang.

Marquis Shunyang took the rattan cane, his eyes filled with chilling intent. "Today, I will teach you a lesson, you unfilial daughter!"

Madam Qian rushed forward: "Guards, why aren't you grabbing the Marquis?"

She and her maids and guards rushed forward, but were captured by the guards of the Marquis of Shunyang.

"I am a marquis personally appointed by the Emperor. Do you want your entire family to be executed for offending me?"

Marquis Shunyang's eyes were full of smugness as he walked step by step toward the mother and daughter, holding a rattan cane.

Seeing that those people couldn't protect her, Su Yingxue stepped forward, neither humble nor arrogant.

"My lord, do you really intend to treat me like this? Now, I am not only your daughter, but also the daughter-in-law of the Duke's mansion."

Marquis Shunyang sneered, "It's only natural for a father to discipline his daughter!"

As he spoke, Hao lashed out with the rattan cane in his hand without hesitation.

"My father-in-law!"

A cold, sharp voice rang out, and with a raised hand, Rong Jing brushed the rattan cane from the Marquis of Shunyang's hand.

Before Su Yingxue could react, she was enveloped in a firm embrace.

She met the man's deep, cold eyes.

Su Yingxue's heart skipped a beat.