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"You must be tired from the journey. Come inside and rest."

As Uncle Su spoke, he reached out to help Su Li with her things, his eyes filled with concern, which made Su Li feel a little awkward.

"No need, Uncle, please go in first."

Su Li didn't know what her uncle was up to this time, but when she entered the house and saw that the food was all laid out, she sat down and ate.

Uncle Su and Mrs. Zhou exchanged a glance and then sat down to eat.

At the dinner table, the family seemed to be chatting casually, but the topic always swirled around the Wang family.

Su Li didn't care at all. After all, the Wang family had just left a few days ago, and the marriage between the two families was already a done deal. Saying a few more words wouldn't hurt.

Zhou's eyes remained fixed on Su Li. Seeing that Su Li was engrossed in her food and showed no reaction, Zhou spoke first:

"Li'er, what do you think of that young man from the Wang family? He's honest and kind, a skilled farmer, and his father is very well-off. You'd be hard-pressed to find someone like him!"

As she spoke, she unusually served Su Li several bites of food.

Neither Hu nor Su Qingfeng noticed anything amiss and nodded in agreement.

But Su Li keenly sensed something was amiss and thought to herself: No matter how good that Wang family boy is, what does it have to do with me? It's not like I, Su Li, am getting married.

My aunt is putting food on my plate and saying nice things, what exactly does she want?

Could it be that you want me to add some dowry to Su Yao's dowry?

Impatient and unwilling to consider these complicated details, she simply said directly, "Our brother-in-law is indeed a good man. My cousin will surely live a happy and harmonious life after marrying into his family. Aunt and Uncle, you can rest assured!"

As he spoke, he glanced at Su Yao, who was standing to the side, without making a sound.

Su Yao's face instantly turned pale, and her hands under the table clenched a handkerchief tightly, her knuckles turning white.

Uncle Su coughed lightly, glanced at the old man and woman, and then slowly continued:

“Li’er, since you’re quite satisfied with the Wang family, well… here’s the thing, your cousin’s health isn’t good, and she’ll probably have to stay home to recuperate for the next couple of years. The wedding date can’t be changed. Our family and the Wang family have been friends for decades, and you’re coming of age this year, so what we’re thinking is…”

"Why don't you marry in place of your cousin?"

Su Li felt her head buzz and she was completely stunned.

This is absolutely absurd!

Who came up with this terrible idea?

When she came to her senses and saw her uncle's eager expression, she realized that she had not misheard those absurd words.

Looking at his parents, they were still standing there in a daze, clearly not having reacted yet.

The family made the decision without even discussing it with their parents!

No, there's absolutely no room for negotiation on this.

Su Li's face darkened, and she replied in a cold, firm voice, "Impossible, there's no question about it!"

Uncle Su, however, did not give up and began to use threats and inducements:

"Li'er, since you're marrying in place of your cousin, we owe you a favor. When your eldest cousin passes the imperial examination, we'll never forget your kindness!"

“We are family, and we should help each other at this time. Besides, you will be sixteen after the New Year, and it’s time to discuss marriage. The Wang family knows you well, and you won’t be wronged if you marry into their family.”

"Here's what we'll do: if you agree, your aunt and I will provide you with a dowry, ensuring you leave home in style and honor, and we'll make sure you don't suffer any losses!"

Su Li was trembling with anger. She suddenly stood up, pulled out a chair with a "whoosh," and was about to leave.

Today, I was first worried about Peach Blossom and that down-on-his-luck scholar, and then when I got home, I was inexplicably caught up in this absurd situation of being forced into a marriage in place of Su Yao's fiancé. It's just utterly outrageous!

Don't think you don't know what they're up to...

Seeing this, Uncle Su wanted to try to dissuade him.

Su Li turned her head and gave him a cold glance. Her gaze was like a cold knife, freezing the rest of her words in her throat. She could only shut her mouth awkwardly.

After Su Li left, the atmosphere in the room became as cold as ice.

Uncle Su frowned, clicked his tongue, and turned to Su Qingfeng to begin his persuasion:

"Fourth brother, look at us. Our family is usually so harmonious, but now, because of Yao'er, why is your Li girl being so unreasonable? We can't let her selfishness ruin the Su family's reputation and our relationship with the Wang family."

He spoke with an air of righteous indignation, slamming his hand heavily on the table and raising his voice.

“Filial piety has always been of paramount importance. The old man is getting old and has always hoped for the stability of the family. This marriage was arranged long ago. If Li’er doesn’t agree, what will outsiders think of our Su family? They’ll think our Su family is unruly and untrustworthy! As children, we can’t let our elders down or bring shame to our ancestors!”

Grandma Su chimed in, pouting with obvious disdain.

"I really don't know what this brat is unwilling about? The Wang family's son is such a fine young man, are you going to let her suffer? I think she's not good enough for the Wang family's son, and she still dares to show her disrespect. She's becoming more and more rude!"

Ms. Hu bit her lip tightly and remained silent.

Su Qingfeng looked troubled: "Brother, this is a bit unfair, and besides, the child needs to agree..."

Before he could finish speaking, Uncle Su impatiently interrupted:

"Fourth brother, you can't be foolish! If you let Li'er act willfully, that's unfilial! Where will that leave the reputation of the Su family? Don't you think about how the old man has worked so hard for this family his whole life, hoping that things will go smoothly? Are you really going to let him down?"

Su Qingfeng hesitated, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The words "filial piety" weighed heavily on his heart, leaving him momentarily at a loss.

But thinking of her daughter's grievances, she finally gritted her teeth and firmly refused.

"Brother, I can't make this decision myself. It depends on Li'er's wishes. We can't force the child to marry him..."

The meal ended unhappily.

That evening, back in the room, everyone in the large house had a gloomy expression.

"I didn't expect that the fourth brother and his wife have changed. They're not as easy to fool as they used to be!"

Uncle Su angrily pounded his thigh, his mind in turmoil.

But no matter what, his Yao'er can't marry that Wang family boy, what should he do...?

Unexpectedly, Su Zhen's words the next day enlightened Uncle Su.

"Uncle, yesterday, Fourth Uncle's attitude showed some signs of softening. Although he always talks about 'filial piety' and uses it as a brand, now that he is a father, he still has to plan for his children."

Look at Sister Li, a woman, spending her days at the docks with those rough men, showing her face in public, exhausted and pathetic.

If she could find a man from a decent family to "protect" her, her fourth uncle, for the sake of her cousin Li's future stability, would definitely agree to the marriage. Don't you think that makes sense?

As long as Su Li is sent far away to get married, there will be no more meddlesome people to get in my way or block my path.

Uncle Su's eyes lit up; he thought it made sense, so he went to Su Qingfeng again and patiently persuaded him:

"Fourth brother, think it over again. A marriage with the Wang family is hard to find even with a lantern. Li is a young lady, and she works so hard outside. If she marries into the family, we can rest assured that she will be protected by the Wang family's son."

"Are you really willing to watch her suffer and be all alone in the future? If word gets out, people will gossip about us, saying that you're an incompetent father who doesn't know how to plan for your children!"

Su Qingfeng's heart tightened after hearing this, and his attitude indeed softened somewhat.

The Wang family does seem like a good match; their daughter is venturing out on her own and needs someone to rely on...

Su Li temporarily put aside her family troubles and focused all her attention on the shop's renovation.

Brother Qin and Zhao Ji arrived early to help, which warmed Su Li's heart. What was even more surprising was that Zhao's mother, who usually lived a secluded life, also came over with faltering steps.

The recuperation during this period has yielded remarkable results, and Zhao's mother is now full of energy and vitality.

Su Li saw this and was filled with satisfaction.