Su Xiaoxiao didn't care what Hu Xiumei and the others said, and continued talking while pointing at the wound on her head.

"Everyone, look at the wound on my head. My uncle hit me with a pickaxe yesterday. If I wasn't lucky, I would have turned into a cold corpse by now!"

"They're going to send my body to be married off to the underworld in exchange for silver! If I really die, how will my mother and brother survive?"

"Rather than being killed by them, the three of us would rather hang ourselves from the beams of this house and follow my father. This way, we won't be laughed at by everyone, cause trouble to everyone, and ruin the reputation of our Dahe Village!"

She lowered her head and used her washed-white sleeves to wipe away the tears that kept welling up in her eyes.

The teardrops as big as beans just touched the sleeves, and the cuffs quickly became wet.

She sniffed and raised her head stubbornly. Even through her tearful eyes, one could see the helplessness and determination in her eyes.

"But after we die, we'll have to trouble you fellow villagers to go to the county town and report to the authorities, proving that we were forced to death by the old house and that it had nothing to do with the villagers. And then, if you can help collect our bodies, we can finally rest in peace!"

After hearing what Su Xiaoxiao said, Zhao Wanzhu could no longer suppress the grievance in her heart, and she hugged Su Chengen and started crying.

When Su Chengen saw that Zhao Wanzhu and Su Xiaoxiao were crying, he also burst into tears.

The atmosphere instantly became depressing.

Three lives, all depend on one thought.

The kindness and compassion in the hearts of the onlookers were aroused, and they couldn't help but stand up for Su Xiaoxiao's family.

"The Xiaoxiao family is so pitiful. We can't just watch them die like this."

"Yes, I support Xiao Xiao's decision to sever ties with her! Having relatives like the Su family is truly unfortunate! Severing ties with them is the right decision, and there's still a glimmer of hope."

"Yes, they just want to live, what's wrong with that!"

Hu Xiumei was almost angry to death.

If she hadn't lost her fighting spirit, she would have argued with the scholars and scolded those nosy people.

Let them know how powerful she is.

She also hated Su Xiaoxiao's changes.

She always has the final say at home, and Su Xiaoxiao always obeys her orders.

But in just two days, Su Xiaoxiao beat her up, almost strangled her to death, and even wanted to break off the engagement. Was she rebelling against Tiangang?

She felt that her authority and status were seriously threatened.

For the sake of her reputation, she would never let Su Xiaoxiao succeed.

Even if she watched Su Xiaoxiao's family of three hang themselves, she would not agree to break off the relationship.

Liu Cuihua was also very anxious and pulled Su Sheng's clothes to urge him.

"Boss, we can't let that bitch Su Xiaoxiao break off the relationship. Think of a solution quickly!"

Su Sheng was also very annoyed. He waved his hand to stop Liu Cuihua from pulling and scolded her in a low voice.

"What can I do? I don't want to break off the relationship, but if I don't, and the matter is reported to the authorities, it will affect our son's reputation!"

Their son Su Hao, fourteen years old, is studying at the county academy.

What scholars care about most is reputation. If the news that they forced Su Xiaoxiao and her family of three to death really spread, how would Su Hao continue to study and pass the imperial examinations in the future?

If Su Hao's path to study is cut off, how can the Su family rise to prominence in the future, become officials' wives, and live a life of luxury?

Hu Xiumei's attention was always on the issue of breaking off the engagement. She was angry that Village Chief Cao did not speak in their favor and did not hear what Su Sheng and his wife said.

She stubbornly took a few steps towards Village Chief Cao and said in a blaming tone: "Village Chief, you can't intentionally favor that little bitch!"

Village chief Cao suppressed his anger and tried to persuade them.

"As the head of the village, I have always been impartial. When have I ever been partial? Today's result is in line with the people's wishes. Just agree to Su Xiaoxiao's severance of the relationship!"

"no!"

Hu Xiumei was too excited and opened her mouth too wide, which pulled her swollen cheeks. The pain was so severe that her facial features twisted and she quickly covered her mouth.

Su Sheng immediately stepped forward and pulled Hu Xiumei back.

"Mom, if you don't agree to break off the engagement, that little bitch will report it to the police. Will it affect Su Hao's reputation?"

Liu Cuihua also followed suit to persuade.

"Yes, mother, nothing is more important than your eldest grandson's future. Just agree to it first. Even if the relationship is severed, they still have the surname Su!"

The implication is that they can still bully others at will.

How could Hu Xiumei swallow this, but considering Su Hao's future, she had to compromise.

"I can break off the relationship, but I won't give anything to their second wife!"

Su Sheng had the same idea.

"Of course, unfilial descendants don't deserve anything!"

Now that Su Yong is gone, all the things in the Su family belong to him, and no one else can get their hands on them.

As for the third branch, he couldn't even give birth to a son, let alone a share of the Su family. In the end, everything in the Su family belonged to him alone.

When Su Xiaoxiao heard Hu Xiumei agree to break off the engagement, she felt relieved.

As long as she can get rid of the old house, she doesn't care about the junk in it.

"If you don't want to divide it, then don't divide it!"

Hu Xiumei didn't expect Su Xiaoxiao to agree so readily. She rolled her eyes again, feeling that she had lost out, and made a new request.

"You must hand over the money for us to support our old age and take care of us on behalf of Su Yong, otherwise don't even think about breaking off the relationship."

Hu Xiumei is really greedy, and Su Xiaoxiao doesn't tolerate her.

"The ten taels of silver my father paid as compensation after his death, plus the money our family has earned from working like slaves for years, is enough to support you for two lifetimes. You still want to blackmail us? Be careful, my father will come to settle the score with you at night!"

"You're talking nonsense! Su Yong is my son. If he dies, you have to honor us on his behalf. Otherwise, you are unfilial!"

The onlookers sighed, thinking that Hu Xiumei had gone too far.

Village chief Cao couldn't bear to watch it any longer.

"How can you be so mean! I won't talk to you anymore, I'm going to find Su Guangzong!"

Su Guangzong is Su Xiaoxiao's grandfather.

"I'm the boss of our family. It's no use for you to look for him!"

Village Chief Cao glared at Hu Xiumei.

"The man is still in the family, when will it be the woman's turn to make the decision?"

After saying that, he strode away and headed towards the Su family's old house.

The onlookers hurried over.

Hu Xiumei and the other two looked at each other and felt something was wrong.

Su Guangzong usually has a kind face and a smiling face, but he has a bad temper.

They failed to accomplish Su Xiaoxiao's task, and the village chief came to their door. He will definitely be furious.

They said nothing more and walked quickly home.

Su Xiaoxiao did not follow, but came to Zhao Wanzhu and Su Chengen.

"Mother, Cheng'en, I'm sorry for making you suffer!"

Zhao Wanzhu shook her head with tears in her eyes.

"It's mother who made you suffer."

"Mom, let me help you go back to the house to rest first. I'm going to the old house. I'm going to break up the marriage today no matter what!"

"Okay, but be careful. Do whatever you want. I'll do whatever you want!"

Although Su Chengen was not quite sure what breaking off the relationship meant, he also supported Su Xiaoxiao.

"Cheng'en also listens to his sister."

"it is good!"

As she spoke, Aunt Lin walked forward.

"Xiaoxiao, breaking off the relationship is important. Go to the old house quickly. We are at home with you."

Su Xiaoxiao turned around and saw several women from the village.

They sympathized with Su Xiaoxiao's family, admired Su Xiaoxiao's courage, and wanted to help Su Xiaoxiao.

Su Xiaoxin felt warm in her heart. There are still many good people in the world.

She bowed to several people.

"Thank you all, aunts, sisters-in-law."

After saying that, she went straight to the old house.

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