The legitimate daughter returns, and everyone in the Marquis's mansion regrets and begs for for

Outside Nanshan Mountain —

Su Muya was heartbroken. All she wanted was to live a simple life in this world, but that wish had been shattered so completely. She didn't understand. She truly didn't understand.

Hongshan was heartbroken upon hearing the news. Although her great-aunt disliked her, she had still taken care of her since childhood. Unfortunately, after her great-aunt passed away, the lady's personality changed drastically; she was no longer the kind and gentle woman she once was. Now, the lady was extremely disappointed in her young mistress, and the young mistress, for some unknown reason, was determined to commit suicide. Death would be a relief, but the crucial problem was that she was pregnant!

Seeing Su Muya's increasingly dazed expression, Madam Chen felt a pang of heartache. Unfortunately, no matter how much she felt sorry for her, she was just a woman and couldn't offer any real help.

In the evening, Su Daya brought the medicine. Seeing Su Muya's red and swollen eyes, and her teary-eyed expression, she was surprised and asked, "Muwan, what's wrong?"

She cried all night and was on the verge of a breakdown. But she couldn't let herself fall apart because she had a precious baby inside her.

"fine!"

Seeing her like this, Su Daya guessed the reason: "Don't worry, I've already asked someone to help you find a match. If it's suitable, we'll arrange the marriage."

"Sister, didn't you say Lin Jinghe is dead?"

Su Daya nodded and said, "He is dead, but I heard he had two cousins, one named Lin Kang and the other named Lin Kangjie. It would be better for you to marry either of these two cousins ​​than to marry a consumptive man."

Su Muya's eyes lit up, and she said, "Really?"

Su Daya nodded and said, "Of course it's true."

Actually, she wasn't sure either, after all, Lin Jinghe had been dead for four or five years, and there were plenty of people with the surname Lin in the world. She just felt that Lin Jinghe was definitely still alive, because the Lin family had never stopped seeking medical treatment over the years.

Thinking of this, Su Daya said, "Take your medicine first, then eat. Only when you are well-fed and warmly dressed will you be healthy. Otherwise, how can you become the young mistress of the Lin family if you can't even stand up?"

She doesn't object to her sister's suicide attempt, but only if it doesn't jeopardize her lifelong happiness.

Su Muya obediently swallowed the medicine and then drank the porridge. The porridge contained steamed egg and pork, and tasted extremely delicious.

Su Muya swallowed a bowl of porridge and said, "Mother, I want to take my younger brother with me to the capital."

Su Daya frowned and asked, "Mother won't let you leave. You should stay here and take good care of yourself during your pregnancy."

Su Muya lowered her head and said in a muffled voice, "But I don't want to marry Lin Jinghe. I know Lin Jinghe is dead, but I still feel uncomfortable about it."

"That's not up to you. Once you give birth to the child, I'll send you to the capital."

Su Muya became anxious upon hearing this: "I absolutely must go to the capital. If I don't go, how am I supposed to live the rest of my life? Mother, don't stop me, or I'll jump into the river."

Seeing her threatening gaze, Su Daya sneered, "Then go ahead and jump. If you jump out of this window, you won't have to get married."

She was desperate; if her daughter really jumped, then it was her fate. However, she figured the old family wouldn't dare take it to the authorities. Otherwise, it would be a disgrace to the entire Su family.

Upon hearing this, Su Muya clutched her chest and slumped into a chair. She knew that if she disobeyed her mother, she really would jump. She was still young; she had so much of her life ahead of her!

Seeing Su Muya remain silent, Su Daya sighed and said, "Muya, I know you have grievances in your heart. But have you ever thought about it? If you don't marry him, who will support your younger brother's education in the future?"

Su Muya raised her head and said, "Mother, I know you love me, but have you forgotten what Father said before?"

Su Daya smiled bitterly, "Of course I know what he said, but even your father can't do anything about it, let alone your mother."

Her father was a weak scholar with no martial arts skills whatsoever. Given her mother's temper, she'd probably be beaten to a pulp in just a few punches and kicks. Regardless of who won or lost a fight, her mother would always be in the right.

Su Muya bit her lip and said, "I can't just watch my brother go astray. Mother, I know you favor our two younger sisters. Don't worry, I will definitely take care of you and Father in the future."

Su Daya shook her head and said, "I don't care. I just hope your brother will excel in the imperial examinations. If you insist on escaping, I won't stop you. But you must tell me, how long are you going to keep running away?"

Su Muya lowered her head and remained silent, for she had nothing to say.

Su Daya said, "If you want to marry Lin Jinghe, then pack your things and go to the capital now! Tomorrow I will have your sister-in-law prepare clothes and jewelry for you, and then buy a carriage."

Su Muya exclaimed in astonishment, "Mother..."

Su Daya looked at her and said, "Your father is gone, it's not worth it for you to take your own life."

Su Muya's tears streamed down her face as she choked out, "I can't bear to part with him. I'm afraid that if I don't marry him, he'll go crazy thinking about him."

Su Daya didn't believe him: "He's already dead, what can you do no matter what you think?"

"No, he's still alive, he's still alive..."

Upon hearing this, Su Daya angrily retorted, "He's long dead; you're just confused."

Su Muya burst into tears. She had always liked Jinghe, and it wasn't something that had just happened.

The next day, Su Daya took Su Muya to the county to buy things.

Su Daya saw a vendor selling steamed buns and mantou on the street, so she bought a few baskets of buns for her. After entering the inn, she handed the buns to Hongmei.

After finishing a basket of steamed buns, Su Muya lost her appetite. Wiping away her tears, she said, "Mom, I'm not eating anymore. I don't feel well, and I don't want to eat anything today."

After saying that, she lay down on the bed and pretended to be asleep, intending to slip away during the opportunity.

Su Daya didn't try to persuade her, but simply said, "Mother will get you a doctor to see a patient. You can eat after you've seen the doctor."

Su Muya closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep, not moving at all.

She still hadn't woken up the next morning, and Hongmei called out to her worriedly, "Girl, how are you? Wake up!"

Su Muya pretended to wake up slowly, looked around the room and asked, "Where am I?"

Hongmei explained, "We're staying at an inn. Miss, you have a fever; we need to get a doctor to take a look."

Su Muya touched her forehead and said, "Help me up, I need to go to the toilet."

Although Su Muya's face was pale, her spirits were high. She knew that not only could she not escape, but her mother would also not allow her to leave Jiangzhou, so she had no choice but to find another way.

Su Daya happened to be out on business and not in her room, so Hongmei helped Su Muya to the room next door.

Su Muya lifted the curtain and went into the bathroom. She had just squatted down to relieve herself when there was a knock at the door. She forced herself to open it, only to be immediately enveloped by a dark figure. She screamed in terror, "A ghost!"

Seeing that it was Lin You, Su Muya breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Ayou, Ayou, it's you."