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Su Muya looked at him, secretly resentful.

This man is good for nothing except reading and writing. He buries himself in his studies all day and has no idea how to be considerate of others.

"Dad, what are Uncle and Second Uncle's attitudes?"

Su Jinyu frowned slightly, looking at Su Muya with a complicated expression. "Muya, how can you question your second uncle and aunt like that? They are, after all, your elders."

Su Muya chuckled coldly and said sarcastically, "Father, I think you've become confused. Have you forgotten how they treated me?"

Su Jinyu remained silent, feeling conflicted. His second sister-in-law had always disliked his eldest and second sisters-in-law; they often bickered and their relationship frequently soured, always ending in a bitter argument.

“Father, my brother died unjustly this time. I must avenge him. No matter what the cost, I will bring the people who killed my brother to justice.”

"You are crazy!"

"Yes, I really have gone mad. My brother was my only family. He's dead, what's the point of my life?"

"Muya, listen to your father. Our family can't afford to offend the Prince's Mansion, so don't provoke those people we shouldn't." Su Jinyu's voice was full of worry.

"Father, how could you do this? The Prince's Mansion is powerful, and we've already endured the humiliation. Have you forgotten how my brother died? Is our Su family just going to admit defeat like this? No, I'm not willing to accept this!" Su Muya angrily pounded her pillow, her eyes red and swollen. "If you don't help me, I'll drown myself."

Su Jinyu looked conflicted, but finally gritted his teeth and agreed: "Okay, I promise you! But you have to listen to me."

"Father, I'll do whatever you say. Quickly send someone to investigate who killed my brother."

Seeing Su Muya's painful cries, Su Jinyu felt heartbroken and said softly, "Muya, you should rest first."

Su Jinyu walked out of the inner room and into the main hall, asking, "Granny Liu, did the eldest young mistress say anything else after she woke up?"

Granny Liu quickly replied, "The eldest young mistress only mentioned the eldest young master."

Su Jinyu remained silent for a long time before sighing. He turned to Granny Liu and instructed, "Tomorrow, find a matchmaker to propose marriage and bring the eldest young mistress into the house."

Su Muya disagreed; she refused to be a concubine. She would rather die than be a concubine. She wanted to marry into the wealthy Su family as the eldest daughter-in-law, with dignity and grandeur.

Looking at his stubborn daughter, Su Jinyu felt both annoyed and helpless. Su Muya had always been like this since she was little—willful, capricious, and spoiled.

Su Jinyu both loved and hated Su Muya, yet he was utterly helpless against her.

"If you want to die, go jump into the well yourself."

"father--"

Su Muya stared wide-eyed at Su Jinyu, as if she couldn't believe what he had just said. How could he treat her like this!

Su Muya suddenly clutched her chest, crying out in pain, "It hurts so much!"

Su Jinyu panicked immediately and quickly helped Su Muya up. "Muya, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? I'll go get a doctor!"

"Dad, I don't need to call a doctor. I'm just in too much pain. Go and get my medicine box. I feel terrible right now, I need some hot water."

Su Jinyu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to Su Muya, "Muya, bear with it. Dad will go get you some hot water, okay?"

Su Jinyu ran out and soon returned with a bowl of warm tea. Su Muya snatched the teacup and gulped it down.

Su Jinyu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she was finally willing to eat.

"Father, do you think the doctor will come?"

Su Jinyu shook his head and said, "Don't worry, the doctor won't come. Your mother has already chased all the doctors away. She doesn't want our family to have anything to do with the Qin family."

The Qin family was one of the wealthiest families in the capital. Although the Qin family had declined, even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse, and they were still far superior to the Su family. The Old Madam Qin was notoriously ruthless; she disliked anyone discussing the Qin family, and anyone who did would be beaten to death!

Although Su Jinyu's mother, Zhang, was virtuous and generous, she disliked conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Therefore, she had long ago dismissed the maids and servants in the courtyard, and even the head maid who usually served her with her hair and makeup was driven away.

Su Muya leaned back on the cushion and closed her eyes to rest.

She didn't know how much time had passed when she heard the door open.

She immediately opened her eyes and saw Su Jinyu leading a woman dressed in plain clothes into the room.

Su Muya quickly got out of bed and bowed, "Daughter-in-law greets mother-in-law."

The person who came was Su Jinyu's mother, Madam Chen. She looked at Su Muya with a kind smile.

Chen reached out and took Su Muya's hand, looked her over carefully, and exclaimed, "Muya is so beautiful."

Madam Chen was a classic beauty, with delicate features, fair skin, thick black hair, and flawless skin. Coupled with her elegant and noble demeanor, she perfectly embodied the image of a well-bred lady. She was the stepmother of Su Jingxian, Su Jinyu's younger sister.

Su Jinyu's mother, Chen, was a princess of the previous dynasty. Her father and brothers died in battle, leaving her and her son to depend on each other. To comfort the spirits of the deceased Su family, Chen resolutely chose to abandon her wealth and status to stay by the side of Old Madam Su. Old Madam Su liked Chen very much, finding her intelligent and insightful.

Grandma Su said to her son, Su Jinyu, "Muya is a good girl. You've hit the jackpot by marrying her. Muya, you're only seventeen this year. I'll make the decision for your marriage and will definitely choose a husband who is perfect for you."

Su Muya's feelings were very complicated. She originally thought she would have to observe three years of mourning, but she never expected that her father would secretly find her a good marriage.

Su Muya glanced at Su Jinyu, and seeing him remain silent with his head down, she felt a pang of disappointment. Sure enough, her father was only using her; he had no genuine feelings for her whatsoever. Since that was the case, then she wouldn't hold back. Su Muya clenched her fists, her eyes flashing with determination.

Su Jinyu noticed his daughter's restlessness and glared at Su Muya. He was extremely annoyed. He was truly reluctant to see his daughter marry so far away; after all, he had spent several years with her and still had feelings for her. However, he had to be responsible for the entire Su family. Su Muya's mother, Chen, had passed away early, and if he couldn't take good care of her daughter, Chen would not rest in peace. The Su family's foundation was weak, requiring him to work hard and struggle; he simply couldn't spare the time. Moreover, a marriage alliance between the Su and Qin families was the most suitable. The Qin family was a distinguished family with a century of accumulated connections and resources, which would be of great benefit to the Su family.

Su Jinyu took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, and coldly said to Su Muya, "Muya, you must remember this: our Su family are merchants, and merchants can never surpass aristocratic families. If you want to turn your life around, the only way is to rely on the Qin family. The Qin family is our only way out. Remember this, and don't cause any trouble in the future. Just obediently wait to get married."