Severed ties and living in a dilapidated house? No worries, the poor thing has a space.

Xin Jiyan, who had been watching the commotion from a short distance away, also walked towards Fang Yu.

His face was filled with disbelief. He opened his mouth, hesitated for a long time, and finally mustered up the courage to ask, "Miss Fang, what Lord Su said just now..."

Before he could finish speaking, Fang Yu understood what he was thinking, and replied decisively, "Just as you guessed. Let's hurry up and make some preparations, and tomorrow we'll go together to pay our respects to Madam Su."

Upon hearing this, Xin Jiyan froze on the spot, as if he had been frozen in place.

In this brief silence, the complex emotions that had been hidden deep in his eyes and suppressed for so long surged out like a flood breaking through a dam, churning and surging incessantly.

For him, being able to see Madam Su meant that he was one step closer to seeing his family whom he longed to see again.

Fang Yu, who was standing to the side, noticed that Xin Jiyan was in a slightly heavy mood. She then raised her hand and gently patted his arm to comfort him.

Fang Yu turned to leave, and as she brushed past Xin Jiyan, she suddenly heard his deep voice in her ear: "Miss Fang, thank you."

Fang Yu paused for only a moment before walking towards the backyard without hesitation.

Fang Xin was busy in the small kitchen.

Fang Yu walked quietly into the small kitchen and came up behind Fang Xin.

She reached out and gently placed the vegetables Fang Xin was holding aside, then took out a clean handkerchief from her bosom and gently wiped Fang Xin's hands.

After doing all this, Fang Yu took Fang Xin's hand and led her slowly out of the small kitchen and towards the room.

Throughout the journey, Fang Yu's expression remained somewhat serious, which made Fang Xin, who was following beside him, feel a little nervous.

Unable to contain her doubts, Fang Xin stopped and looked up at Fang Yu, cautiously asking, "Sister, did something happen? You seem very serious..."

Fang Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

She casually smoothed Fang Xin's slightly messy hair and said with a soft laugh, "Of course there's something, but it's a very happy occasion!"

Upon hearing the words "good news," Fang Xin's tense nerves instantly relaxed, and a joyful smile immediately bloomed on her face. She eagerly asked, "What good news? Tell me quickly, sister!"

Fang Yu lowered her eyelashes and remained silent for a moment before speaking again: "Tomorrow, Father is taking us back to the Su family."

After saying this, Fang Yu's mood seemed to become somewhat gloomy again.

Fang Xin didn't notice her sister's unusual behavior. She excitedly grabbed Fang Yu's arm, her eyes sparkling: "That's great! We haven't seen Awan come over to play for the past few days, so we can see her tomorrow!"

Fang Yu gently reached out and tenderly stroked her younger sister Fang Xin's rosy cheeks. She asked earnestly, "Xin'er, did you understand what your older sister meant?"

Fang Xin slowly turned her head to one side, and a layer of confusion and bewilderment gradually appeared in her clear, watery eyes, like the surface of a lake shrouded in morning mist.

She said softly, "Sister, I know. It's just that we're going back to the Su family with Father. It's a joyous occasion, isn't it? Is there some other problem?"

Although her father had said that the grandfather, whom she had never met, would not care about the social status of the mother and her two daughters.

However, the Minister's residence was no ordinary family; its high social standing inspired awe.

Given their current status and position, even if they were to smoothly enter the Minister's mansion, their future lives would likely be far less free and unrestrained than they are now.

The Minister's family was large and influential, with numerous members and complex relationships. Within this extended family, various interests and intertwined human relationships were interwoven.

For Fang Yu, these factors were actually not important; she never cared about so-called wealth, status, or power.

Her only concern was whether her mother and Xin'er would suffer from the cold stares and bullying of others because of their lowly status.

No matter where, when, or in what era, the phenomenon of currying favor with the powerful and belittling the weak is always common.

Even though Awan was the fourth young lady of the Minister's mansion, in reality, her life was even more miserable than that of an ordinary servant.

Those who outwardly treated her with utmost respect secretly bullied and trampled on her in every way.

Fang Yu knew that her mother and younger sister Xin'er might be caught in a dilemma because of their father, and she couldn't help but feel extremely worried about it.

She worried that her mother and Xin'er would be harmed, and she was also afraid that they would suffer more hardship in the family because of their identities.

Fang Yu didn't beat around the bush; instead, she directly explained to Fang Xin some basic implications of the current situation.

After listening to her sister's words, Fang Xin frowned slightly.

However, she quickly smiled and tightly grasped Fang Yu's hand, saying, "Sister, actually I'm not that afraid of these things. As long as Mother and Father can be together, nothing else matters. As for the issue of our identities, let those who like to gossip talk. If they dare to provoke me, hmph, I will definitely not show any mercy!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Fang Xin swiftly drew a gleaming kitchen knife from her waist.

She casually waved her hand a few times in the air, the flashing blade sending chills down one's spine.

Seeing Fang Xin's resolute expression, Fang Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Regarding the follow-up developments of this matter and how to deal with the Su family, Fang Yu felt it would be more appropriate to wait until she met the Su family members tomorrow before making any plans.

When the two sisters came out, they happened to witness this scene: Li was about to push Su Wang, who looked very unwilling, towards the door.

With a serious and earnest expression, Li said firmly, "Our statuses are different. It is already late at night. It would be improper for you to stay here any longer. If word gets out, it would be disrespectful. You should go back as soon as possible."

Su Wang clung tightly to the door frame, showing no sign of letting go. He even adopted a spoiled and coquettish manner, pitifully pleading, "Third Sister, we are husband and wife. So what if others see us?"

Faced with Su Wang's persistent pestering, Madam Li merely lowered her eyelashes slightly, remaining unmoved and insisting on her own opinion: "You should go back first."

Despite his deep reluctance, Su Wang knew he couldn't force her to stay any longer, so he turned and left slowly, looking back every few steps.

Before leaving, he still couldn't help but say with concern, "Third Sister, you should get some rest early. I'll come to pick you up tomorrow to go home."