If there are no male descendants in the direct line of the Su family, then adoption is the only option.

Before Su Yan was born, Su Haihua was chosen as her adoptive parent.

All of the Su family's wealth, including the marquisate that Su's father obtained, will belong to Su Haihua alone after Su's father dies.

Unfortunately, Su Yan was born.

He was even forced by his mother to be born as a boy.

Su Haihua would lose all of this.

As a result, Su Haihua felt very awkward in the Su family afterwards.

This is the twilight of the night.

Su Haihua and Su Yan met at the entrance of the Marquis's residence.

For the past five years, Su Haihua has been working away from home.

They rarely run into each other.

After a long pause, Su Haihua spoke.

"You are the eldest son of the Su family, so you should bear some responsibilities. Don't hurt your uncle's feelings."

Su Yan nodded.

"Okay, cousin."

Hearing Su Yan agree, Su Haihua glanced at her a few more times.

Su Yan is unruly and arrogant; only those who have experienced it can truly understand.

In the past, upon hearing such words, Su Yan would not have taken them seriously and would have become increasingly rebellious.

Seeing that he seemed to have suddenly calmed down caught Su Haihua off guard.

Su Haihua's eyes were inscrutable, and his final, ambiguous statement...

"It's good that you know."

After saying that, he stopped talking.

They walked towards the outside of the Marquis's residence.

As soon as Su Haihua left, Su Yan continued walking inside.

Lan Zhi couldn't help but speak up.

"Young Marquis, I'm afraid Lord Haihua still holds a grudge against you for obstructing his path."

Su Yan nodded

"I know."

The moment I met Su Haihua.

She then sensed the malice directed at her from that person.

The malice intensified, especially after hearing her obediently agree.

In this era, there is a clear hierarchy.

Su Haihua is the elder brother, but he is a son of a concubine from a branch family.

His clothes, however, came from the same group of embroiderers as Su Yan's.

His feelings for her were more than just resentment.

It seems that Su Haihua is still eyeing the inheritance of the Marquis's mansion.

Then, as long as she dies.

Naturally, the right of inheritance will fall back into his hands.

Su Yan's eyelids drooped.

Things were on my mind.

Lan Zhi spoke

"Young Master, the Master has been sending people to invite you these past few days. Would you like to go and see him?"

Why?

Lan Zhi hesitated for a moment

"It's probably because you've been frequenting brothels these past few days."

A dignified young marquis, he does no proper work and spends all his time in brothels.

That's not all; instead of seeking out women, he went after a minor official.

This will just become another source of amusement for the people of Beijing during their leisure time.

Su Yan shook her head

"After we redeem Ji Yu from her servitude the day after tomorrow, we will go to find Father."

Lan Zhi agreed

"Yes, young lord."

Two days passed quickly.

As Su Yan walked down the street, she heard rumors circulating about her being gay and having homosexual relationships. The rumors were spreading like wildfire.

The news was everywhere, in the streets and alleys.

It seemed as if the news spread like wildfire overnight.

Su Yan was fine, but Lan Zhi was very worried.

When she arrived at the brothel...

Because it was daytime, the brothel was not yet open.

Su Yan placed the three thousand taels of silver notes in front of the madam.

The madam beamed with joy as she held the silver notes.

"The young marquis is generous and straightforward. I admire him the most."

As she spoke, the madam took out a neatly folded piece of paper from her sleeve.

Upon opening it, one would find the words "contract of servitude".

Finally, there is Ji Yu's handprint and name.

Holding the indenture, Su Yan headed towards the second floor of the backyard.

As soon as I went up, I saw that Ji Yu's door was wide open.

Ouyang Qing's voice, seemingly plaintive, came from inside.

"I will ask you one more time."

Why do you insist on following that young marquis instead of leaving with me, Your Highness?

"Has this prince treated you badly?"