It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

Mr. Su pondered for a while, then looked at his daughter who was sitting down. Su Wanyu had a firm look in her eyes and said decisively, "Keep setting off fireworks until night falls. Light all the fireworks and firecrackers stored last year at once."

There are very few fireworks displays in the city, and only wealthy families like the Su family would squander them so lavishly.

I still remember that during the Lantern Festival last year, Mr. Su spared no expense to transport more than a dozen truckloads of fireworks from Yunzhou, intending to let his daughter and son-in-law share this splendor. However, he was stopped by the old lady of the Zheng family and was unable to fulfill his wish.

And tonight, Su Wanyu vowed to release all the accumulated beauty. She wanted the Zheng family to witness with their own eyes what kind of relief and joy leaving the Zheng Mansion meant to her.

After hearing this, Master Su felt that this proposal was perfect. He smiled and readily agreed: "Okay, let's do as Yuanyuan said and release them all."

Hearing this, the servant also smiled brightly: "Yes, Master."

The maids in the house also smiled secretly, with a sly gleam in the corners of their eyes, and exchanged meaningful glances with each other. That secret joy was like a breeze blowing across the water, quietly rippling in every corner of the Su Mansion.

In the Su Mansion, the rules are indeed much more relaxed than in the Zheng Mansion, and the air here seems to carry a breath of freedom and joy.

The complicated etiquette has been simplified, and the sounds of laughter and conversation occasionally penetrate the carved wooden windows and drift to every inch of the courtyard, adding a bit of vitality and warmth to this ancient mansion.

Yunyi and Siqi walked into the mansion with brisk steps, their faces filled with joy that was difficult to conceal.

When they returned, they not only got rid of the fatigue from going out, but also brought back the good mood along the way.

The two of them skillfully held delicate silk handkerchiefs and warm tea cups, and gently served Su Wanyu and Gu Linjun in the ritual of rinsing their mouths and washing their hands. Their actions were full of respect and care for their masters.

Gu Linjun gently put down the handkerchief, narrowed her eyes, and was silent for a moment, as if she was brewing something.

Then, he slowly took out a beautifully decorated brocade box from his bosom. The surface of the box was delicately carved and glittering, and it was obviously not an ordinary item.

He handed it to Su Wanyu solemnly, with a barely perceptible tenderness in his tone: "Congratulations, your wish has come true."

Su Wanyu took it with both hands and felt the heavy weight of the brocade box, but she did not open it immediately. Instead, she responded in an almost pious manner: "Thank you for the generous gift, Your Majesty. Your kindness will be remembered in my heart."

Gu Linjun raised a gentle smile, his eyes flickering with anticipation: "In a few days, there will be no need for us to be so polite. You should call me brother."

Su Wanyu tightly grasped the brocade box, her knuckles slightly white, her heart was filled with complex emotions, but she remained silent. Gu Linjun suggested again: "Why not take a look at the surprise I prepared for you now."

With Gu Linjun's encouragement, Su Wanyu finally loosened her clenched hands and carefully opened the lid of the brocade box.

In an instant, a faint light came into view. It was a key that was simple yet exquisite.

"This is..." Her voice was mixed with confusion and surprise.

Gu Linjun explained patiently, with a hint of doting in his tone: "In the western suburbs, I have a private residence, hidden in a quiet place behind the Luo'an Temple. Currently no one lives there, waiting for someone to discover its beauty. In the future, if you need a quiet place to cultivate yourself, this key will allow you to go there at any time."

Su Wanyu gently stroked the key, feeling surprised and touched. She didn't expect Gu Linjun would give her such a precious gift so directly.

It was not just a house, but also a private and exclusive paradise for them.

Just as she was immersed in this sudden surprise, a roar suddenly broke out in the house, interrupting all the silence.

It turned out that the servants were too excited and impatiently lit the fireworks before it got completely dark.

The maids and old women rushed to the window, scrambling to look out, and chattering: "Look, look, the fireworks have started!"

Even though there was still a last glimmer of sunset in the sky, the colorful fireworks blooming in the sky were like a dream, foreshadowing an even more breathtaking view when night falls.

The gorgeous fireworks are like elves in the night sky, blooming into colorful flowers. They compete with each other in beauty, embellishing the night sky like a dream, attracting the attention of countless people from afar. People come out of their homes one after another, gathering in the direction of this dazzling light, forming streams of people, and it is very lively.

The news spread quickly in Zheng's mansion, not only because the fireworks were famous, but also because the light penetrated the night and shone on the walls of Zheng's mansion, bringing a touch of brilliance that could not be ignored.

The servants in the house were whispering, and the amazement and envy that were inadvertently revealed were heard even by Mrs. Zheng, who lived a secluded life while lying on her sickbed.

The old lady lay on the soft but extremely cold bed, her thin body trembling slightly under the quilt due to long-term illness.

She closed her eyes and listened. The maids' low voices in the yard were like ripples on the water caused by a breeze, spreading out in circles and disturbing her already uneasy mood.

The old lady held on to her weak body with a gleam of stubbornness in her eyes. She ignored all dissuasion and insisted on witnessing with her own eyes this miracle that was widely talked about.

"No matter how beautiful she is, Su Wanyu, don't be too happy too soon."

The old lady murmured in a low voice, with a hint of reluctance and indignation in her tone.

She knew clearly in her mind what was hidden beneath the fireworks.

To her, the glory of a remarried woman was nothing but an illusion.

"Life will never be that easy in the future!"

After saying this, her hands involuntarily clenched the edge of the bed. Every time she gripped the edge of the bed, she seemed to be venting her resentment. Her face turned ashen due to her excitement, revealing a majesty that could not be ignored.

At the same time, in the courtyard of the Zheng Mansion, Zheng Chengyan was standing under the cold moonlight, gazing at the prosperity in the sky that did not belong to his home.

His gaze passed through the shadows of the trees and met the light of the fireworks, and he felt mixed emotions.

As a worldly-wise Lord Zheng, he naturally understood that this was not just a feast of fireworks, but more like a silent declaration that challenged the dignity and status of the Zheng family.

As the night deepened, the fireworks became more and more brilliant and dazzling. They bloomed in the night sky, radiating light, like sharp blades, mercilessly cutting through the quiet night and hitting Zheng Chengyan's sensitive heart bit by bit.

In those lights, he seemed to see the ridicule and contempt of his opponents, and an indescribable bitterness surged in his heart.

He clenched his fists, and his bones creaked. It was a mixture of anger and unwillingness, which eventually turned into a resolute force that drove him to turn around and step into the house, no longer willing to let the dazzling light burn his eyes.