Su Yingxue wished them both a swift blessing of offspring, a nest full for life, and boundless good fortune!
But as for Su Yingxue herselfâ¦
She touched her flat belly and couldnât help but think, if she got pregnant, would going to Chu Yihan with a sweet request bolster his sense of security?
He surely wouldnât be angry anymore, right?
Thatâs what she thought, but when she tried to stride toward Chu Yihan, his air of coldness drove her back.
She didnât even have a child yet.
She dared not go.
Where could she go?
âForget it, letâs go see grandpa and brother!â
She walked to where Su Qingzhi was, shaking Xuanâer along the way. Although Su Qingzhiâs voice wasnât loud, one could hear that he was scolding Su Hao.
âSince you were young, youâve always been steady. A few mistakes could make you even more outstanding, but what exactly were you thinking this time? Who in the enemy ranks so bewildered you that you recklessly threw yourself into their trap?
Do you understand that if not for Lu Ying, you would have already perished at the enemyâs hands, and because of you, a young girl also suffered serious injury? Those two scars on her back, how is she supposed to marry well now? She is the daughter of Lu Chongming, and the Lu Familyâs contributions to the state, earned through generations of service, are no less than those of our Marquisâs Manor. Think about it, how heartbroken must Lu Chongming be over his daughter?â
âGrandfather, I have let down Lu Ying. I will compensate her. Iâll acknowledge her as my sister and provide her with a generous dowry. All my merits can be given to the Lu Family.â
Su Hao knelt before Su Qingzhi, earnestly admitting his fault.
Su Qingzhi sighed softly, âIf the Lu Family is willing to agree, then thatâs settled, but today when I went to see Lu Ying, that young girl knelt down and appealed to me, saying her heart is pleased with you and in this lifetime, she only wishes to marry you. If youâre willing, then take her as your wife.â
âThat must never happen!â
Su Hao immediately refused, âGrandfather, I have no romantic feelings for Lu Ying. Since meeting her at the border, Iâve always treated her as a friend. She is a capable military familyâs daughter; she shouldnât have to settle for me.â
âShe can indeed marry someone worthily, but now she bears scars on her body, and with you alsoâ¦â
âGrandfather!â
Su Yingxue burst in. She bounced up to Su Qingzhi, wrapped around his arm, and coquettishly smiled, âGrandpa can rest assured. I can heal the scars on Miss Luâs back, ensuring her skin will be as smooth and flawless as new, so no one will reject her for them!â
âIs this⦠really possible?â
Su Qingzhi was curious and somewhat surprised.
âDoes grandpa not trust my mother? Or does he not trust me?â
Su Yingxue pouted and swung his arm to act like a spoiled child.
âOf course, I trust you! Then Iâll leave this matter in your hands! Remember, you must heal Lu Ying to ensure sheâs scarless; or else it will affect her prospects for marriage, and we at the Marquisâs Manor would feel guilty for not treating her properly.â
Su Qingzhi emphasized.
âRest assured, grandpa, I will definitely heal Miss Lu. And as for brother⦠let him get up soon, heâs also seriously injured and hasnât recovered yet!â
Su Hao kept his head down, kneeling on the ground, âYou donât need to plead for me. I must bear the consequences of my own mistakes.â
Chu Yihan still had a punishment for him, and he needed to accept his grandpaâs penalty before seeking out Chu Yihan.
âAlright, punishment can wait until youâre well. The army will soon be returning to the court; just donât delay His Highnessâs military progress. Go rest now!â
Su Qingzhi waved his hand, dismissing Su Hao.