Su Ling'er's attachment to Yun Che might seem strange to outsiders, or even unreasonable. Even Su Ling'er herself didn't understand why, from the day she met him, her mind and heart were filled with his shadow, and waiting for his return almost became her only desire. And Su Haoran's words were undoubtedly the cruelest words in the world to her, because every word he said was like a vicious steel needle, piercing her most beautiful and happy dream.

“You’re talking nonsense… You’re lying!” Su Ling’er shook her head vigorously and shouted angrily, “Brother Yun Che said he likes me. He said he would marry me when I grow up. Brother Yun Che would never lie to me… You’re talking nonsense! You can’t talk nonsense like that!”

"Oh, really?" Su Haoran grinned. "If he really likes you, why didn't he take you with him when he left? Since he likes you so much, did he tell you where his home is and what sect he came from?"

Su Ling'er's face turned pale: "That's because... That's because..."

“That’s because there’s no way he would like a little girl like you, so how could he take you away? He’s also afraid that you might really go looking for him, so he hasn’t even told you or anyone else about his birthplace. What else do you know about him except his name? Maybe even his name was made up on the spot.” Su Haoran said with a smile, completely ignoring how cruel his words were to Su Ling’er.

“You’re talking nonsense… You’re talking nonsense! None of this is true. Brother Yun Che wouldn’t lie to me. He will definitely come to find me.” Su Ling’er covered her ears with both hands and shook her head vigorously, making a weak defense. Tears began to fill her eyes.

Su Haoran spread his hands and said, "Then continue to fantasize. It's a pity that my dear sister, the princess of Tai Su Clan, can choose any good man in the future Jiangdong, but she chooses to wait foolishly for a man who is deceiving you. If this matter gets out, I'm afraid that our entire Tai Su Clan will be laughed at."

"You're a liar...everything you said was a lie to me, I hate you!!"

Su Ling'er covered her ears and ran away. Her suppressed sobbing could be heard faintly in the breeze of the bamboo forest.

"Why is that girl from Su Hengshan here?" Not far behind Su Haoran, a middle-aged man in black walked out slowly. It was Su Hengyue!

"Don't worry about her." Su Haoran curled his lips indifferently and turned around and said, "I heard that you have something important to discuss with me. What is it?"

“With my nephew Haoran’s intelligence, can’t he guess it?” Su Hengyue smiled faintly: “Of course, I am here to help you get the sect’s treasure as soon as possible and ascend to the position of sect master!”

The two looked at each other for a while and burst into laughter at the same time.

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It was not until night fell that Su Ling'er returned to Tai Su Clan, feeling dazed and distracted. She was unwilling to believe Su Haoran's words, but that nightmare-like voice kept echoing in her mind, making her unable to forget it.

Will Brother Yun Che really not come to see me...

No! Brother Yun Che would never lie to me... He is so good to me, and the way he looks at me is as warm as the moon in the bamboo forest.

But why didn't he take me away that day? Why didn't he tell me where his home was...

All I know is his name. I don't know anything else.

If, he really forgot about me, he doesn't like me anymore...what should I do...what should I do...

Su Hengshan walked out of the training room and immediately saw Su Ling'er, whose steps were weak and light. He hurriedly went to meet her and said, "Ling'er, where have you been? Why did you come back so late?"

Su Ling'er raised her tearful eyes, trying hard to hold back her tears, and asked pitifully, "Daddy, Brother Yun Che, will he...will he really come back to marry me? Will he...will he just say it casually, and will he have forgotten me?"

There were still a few tears on Su Ling'er's cheeks. It was obvious that she had just cried. Su Hengshan was stunned for a moment, then squatted down and said with a smile: "Ling'er, tell me with your own feelings, do you think he likes you?"

Su Ling'er blinked her eyes and nodded, "Brother Yun Che... must like me."

"That's it." Su Hengshan smiled and nodded: "When other people's words conflict with your own feelings, you have to believe in your own feelings. Not only Ling'er, I can also feel that your brother Yun Che likes you very much. When he looks at you, it's like looking at his own life. Especially on the day he left, I could see that he really wanted to take you with him... But you are too young. If he takes you away now, or marries you, it will definitely cause a lot of criticism. So, he wants you to wait for him, until the day you grow up, he will definitely come back to marry you... Although he is not by your side now, you already have an engagement, and there are so many people witnessing it, this point will never be cut off."

Su Hengshan knew very well that after Yun Che left, everyone thought that he would never come back, and as for the engagement with Su Ling'er, it was just a convenient way to solve Su Hengyue's problem. But Su Hengshan didn't think so. The way Yun Che looked at Su Ling'er, and the kindness he showed to her... were not fake at all.

Her father’s words were like a warm spring breeze, instantly sweeping away all of Su Ling’er’s worries and fears. She nodded happily, “Daddy, I know! I knew that Brother Yun Che must like me… I will grow up quickly and wait for him to come back and marry me every day.”

“Hehe,” Su Hengshan smiled somewhat helplessly. His precious daughter, who was only ten years old, was originally an innocent and carefree little elf. Since she met Yun Che, who was still young and had not yet developed feelings for her, she began to immerse herself in lovesickness all day long and even thought about getting married every day. As a father, he really did not know whether to laugh or cry. He casually asked, “Did someone say something to you that made you sad?”

Su Ling'er nodded gently: "Well... it was my brother. When I was in the bamboo forest, he also came there and told me that Brother Yun Che was lying to me, so... so..."

"You said...your brother went to the bamboo forest?" Su Hengshan's brows twitched suddenly.

"Yeah! Daddy, what's wrong with you? Why are you suddenly so serious?"

“Oh, nothing.” Su Hengshan smiled hastily. He glanced at the dragon scale armor under Ling’er’s coat, pulled up Su Ling’er’s collar, and warned her seriously again, “Ling’er, remember what I said. You must wear this dark golden dress at all times, and you must hide it well. You must not let anyone see it, including the brothers and sisters in your clan who often play with you. If others accidentally find out about it, it will most likely be snatched away. Do you understand?”

Su Ling'er subconsciously tightened her coat and nodded seriously, "I understand, Daddy. This was given to me by Brother Yun Che. I will definitely protect it well."

Su Ling'er finally untied the knot in her heart and ran away happily, but Su Hengshan became worried.

After the night fell completely, Su Haoran quietly returned to Taisumen. When he returned to his room, he saw his father Su Hengshan standing in the room. His heart skipped a beat and he quickly asked, "Father, why are you here?"

"I have something to tell you..." Su Hengshan glanced at him and said calmly, "Where did you go this afternoon?"

"I practiced for too long this afternoon and felt a little tired, so I took a walk in the bamboo forest in the back mountain and met Ling'er. I wonder if father has anything important to tell me?" Su Haoran said respectfully without changing his expression.

"Didn't you meet anyone else in the bamboo forest except Ling'er?" Su Hengshan's face darkened slightly, and his voice became somewhat unfriendly.

Su Haoran raised his head with surprise on his face: "The bamboo forest in the back mountain has always been secluded. I only met Ling'er and talked to her for a few words. Apart from that, I didn't meet anyone else. Why did father ask this?"

Su Hengshan looked at him for a long while, then looked away, sighed, and said calmly: "Haoran, it is not a bad thing for a mature man to be ambitious. Without ambition, he will never reach the top. Being ruthless, treacherous and cunning are often necessary for a successful leader. But these are only suitable for use on enemies. If they are used on a loved one, then this person cannot be called a human being, but a beast. You must remember this."

Su Haoran's eyebrows jumped, and he immediately nodded vigorously, saying sincerely: "Haoran will remember his father's teachings."

Su Hengshan turned his head and nodded calmly, "It is important for a person to know himself. I know clearly whether I am qualified as the sect leader. Many times, I am not decisive enough, ruthless enough, and tough enough. Otherwise, there would not be so many people who are so arrogant in front of me. But I have a clear conscience for everything I have done in my life. Although I have done nothing, I am worthy of the world, the sect, and my ancestors... You are my only son, Su Hengshan, and I hope that in the future... you will never let me down."

"Yes... I will never forget what my father said and will never do anything to disappoint my father." Su Haoran said firmly.

"Yeah!" Su Hengshan responded lightly, stopped talking, and walked out slowly.

Watching Su Hengshan leave, Su Haoran's face darkened a little bit, and then he revealed a sinister smile: "Although I have the identity of the son of the sect master, my position is too dangerous in terms of qualifications, so I have to plan for myself in advance... Dearest relatives? Hey, if I were as pedantic and indecisive as you, there would never be a place for me in the Taisu Sect in the future. By then, I would be really finished. As your son, how can I let you down... hehehehe... hehehe..."

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