After the incident caused by the ox cart, Su Yu deeply experienced the feeling of carrying a bad reputation. Public opinion among the crowd often goes with the flow, and criticism and misunderstanding are like wildfire, which can spread across the prairie if not careful.

Therefore, she learned to act cautiously and try to stay away from unnecessary disturbances.

After listening to this, Jiang Ziling nodded heavily, agreeing with Su Yu's opinion and feeling admiration for him.

Just as the conversation was about to end, Su Yu suddenly kept the conversation a secret, with a mysterious smile on his face: "But..."

Seeing this, Jiang Ziling quickly asked, "But what?"

Su Yu's eyes flashed with cunning light, deliberately leaving suspense: "I asked her to kneel down and repent because I felt sorry for the injustice you suffered; I cleaned the rotten flesh for her with my own hands to vent your anger. Normally, such physical pain could be alleviated with anesthetics, but I didn't use any. I want her to feel the pain that goes deep into her bones, so as to avenge you."

These words not only revealed her deep concern for Jiang Ziling, but also highlighted her unique style of doing things and her unknown determination.

Su Yu's eyes were flashing with pride, like a cunning little fox. Jiang Ziling's figure was reflected in his eyes, as if silently saying: Look, I did it.

There was a look of anticipation on her cheeks, just like the innocence of a child waiting for praise from an adult, and she longed for Jiang Ziling's recognition and appreciation.

Jiang Ziling was stunned at first, then a heartfelt laughter overflowed from the bottom of his heart. He clapped his hands, his eyes full of surprise and admiration.

"Haha, Ayu, your wit is unmatched! You always come up with unexpected ideas and surprise me."

There was a hint of admiration in his voice, as if he was amazed at Su Yu's ability.

Zhao's scream cut through the air, and Jiang Ziling suddenly realized that Su Yu's previous hint was for him to pay attention to this moment - the woman who was usually so arrogant finally got the retribution she deserved, which made him feel happy and relieved.

Zhao's miserable condition not only punished her evil deeds, but also made Jiang Ziling feel an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

Jiang Ziling's eyes were as gentle as water, and the affection and gratitude contained in them almost overflowed from his eyes.

He looked at Su Yu and secretly sighed in his heart: This girl seems innocent, but in fact she is very cunning. Every move she makes can accurately hit the vital point, but she still maintains kindness and integrity.

"That's right. Treating Zhao is killing two birds with one stone. Not only did we teach her a lesson, but we also unexpectedly gained two houses and two plots of land. Our lives will be more stable and self-sufficient in the future. Just imagine, the land behind the house is full of green vegetables, the breeze is blowing, and the garden is full of vitality. It's really beautiful."

Su Yu's words were filled with infinite longing for the future, as if a picture of pastoral life had already spread out before her eyes.

Jiang Ziling's heart moved. Did her words mean that she was willing to stay here for a long time? An imperceptible warmth flowed quietly in his heart, causing this usually calm man to feel a little throbbing.

"Oh, I'm so exhausted."

Su Yu couldn't help but yawn and said sleepily.

She asked Jiang Ziling with concern whether he needed to wash up. She was so attentive and considerate that she even considered the smallest details.

Jiang Ziling's answer was heartwarming. He had already made himself neat and tidy, just to avoid worrying Su Yu.

"That's good. You should go to bed early. There are still many things waiting for us tomorrow morning."

Su Yu took off his outer robe lightly and jumped onto the bed nimbly.

Before this, she had already prepared everything for Xier's bath. At this moment, she was left with only fatigue and deep sleepiness.

Although the relationship between the two was already special, Su Yu's openly changing of clothes in front of Jiang Ziling still made the latter feel a little uneasy.

Jiang Ziling turned his head awkwardly, trying to avoid sight until he heard the sound of Su Yu pulling the quilt tight. Then he carefully blew out the candle and gently slid into the bed, fearing to disturb Su Yu who was about to fall asleep.

Su Yu thought she could fall asleep immediately, but once she closed her eyes, Zhao's words of regret echoed in her mind like a spell, shocking her soul over and over again.

The information revealed in those words made Su Yu feel deeply curious and sympathetic about Jiang Ziling's past experiences. She wanted to know how he had persisted during those difficult days, and how he had managed to protect himself under the numerous calculations of the Zhao family.

"Are you asleep?"

Su Yu spoke softly, as if afraid to break the tranquility of the night.

Jiang Ziling closed his eyes, but answered clearly: "Not yet."

Feeling Jiang Ziling's answer, Su Yu turned over gently. Even in the dark, she could feel the familiar outline beside her, especially Jiang Ziling's strong nose, which was a symbol of a person's perseverance.

She suggested softly: "Can you... tell me about your childhood? For example, those past events that Zhao mentioned..."

Silence filled the air and time seemed to stand still.

After a long while, Jiang Ziling spoke slowly, his voice low and distant: "It's all over."

Su Yu could hear Jiang Ziling's evasion, and she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but she quickly adjusted her mood and responded sympathetically: "Well, if you don't want to mention it, then don't say it. I'm just curious, in such a difficult environment, how did you find a space to survive? Even Zhao's calculations couldn't defeat you."

These words made Jiang Ziling laugh out loud. It turned out that her curiosity came from her appreciation and curiosity about his abilities, rather than pure sympathy.

He had been worried that talking about the past would cause Su Yu unnecessary sadness. After all, he had never thought of using his experiences to gain other people's sympathy.

Jiang Ziling's heart was filled with emotion, and he was also comforted by Su Yu's innocence and strength.

However, what no one expected was that the focus of her attention was such a heart-wrenching scene!

"What secret is hidden in your smile?"

Su Yu's eyes were full of confusion and his brows were slightly furrowed, as if he was trying to capture the fleeting emotion on Jiang Ziling's face.

Jiang Ziling's mouth curled up into a faint smile, and his eyes flickered with a hint of complexity: "It's just some insignificant past events. If you are really that curious, then I will make an exception and share it with you."

Hearing this, Su Yu's curiosity was instantly ignited, and he urged impatiently: "Don't keep me in suspense, tell me now!"

Jiang Ziling rested his arms behind his head leisurely, as if he was adjusting his thoughts, and then he spoke slowly, each word carrying the heaviness of the past: "That time, she threatened to drown me. At that time, I was still young, about the same age as Xier."

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