He Jiuniang didn't actually mean to break up their family relationship, but since they had become godparents, she had to say some unpleasant things upfront so that the Yao family elders could be mentally prepared.

We must also find out the truth about Susu's abduction last year, and see what kind of attitude the Yao family elders have before we can decide how she will treat the Yao family in the future.

He Jiuniang spoke calmly, but the Yao family elders were shocked when they heard it. It turned out that Susu's abduction a year ago was the work of their two daughters-in-law.

How is that possible!

Although they knew their son and daughter-in-law didn't like Susu and didn't give her a friendly look, they still thought it was too much to kill a three- or four-year-old child.

Susu was kidnapped by human traffickers, so how could my daughter-in-law have anything to do with human traffickers?

Seeing their surprised and disbelieving expressions, He Jiuniang continued, "That day, I gave Susu that set of skincare products. Susu asked her maid to take it home first, and she ran into your two young mistresses at the door. The eldest young mistress accepted it directly and ordered her maid to ask me for two more sets. I found it strange, so I questioned the maid about how the two young mistresses usually treated Susu. Only then did I learn that it was a miracle that Susu, at such a young age, had survived until now."

"Of course, the maid didn't tell me about the abduction. She only said that when Madam Yao and Master Yao went out to play, they often didn't give Susu any food, and they would deliberately lock her in a dark room to scare her. They even threatened her not to let the master and madam say anything, or they would kick her out."

"Susu is such a smart and sensible child. She never wanted to make things difficult for the two of you because of her, so she never dared to say these things. No matter how her uncle and aunt bullied her, she endured it all by herself."

“Madam Yao, Mr. Yao, I’m still young, and I don’t necessarily want to adopt a goddaughter. But I just feel sorry for Susu and want to protect her so that no one will dare to bully her in the future…”

He Jiuniang wanted to finish speaking in one breath, but Madam Yao couldn't help but interrupt her and ask, "Then how did you know the truth about Susu being abducted?"

Madam Yao's hands were trembling, and tears were glistening in her eyes. Although she knew that her son and daughter-in-law did not like Su Su, she did not think that they would treat a child like this, which was why she felt at ease going out for a trip.

The old man fell ill and didn't have many years left to live. His biggest regret was not being able to properly see the world's beautiful scenery. So every now and then, she would accompany the old man on a trip, which could be considered as helping him fulfill his wish.

These past years have been tough for her. She had to take care of her sick husband, raise her young granddaughter, keep her good-for-nothing and unruly son and daughter-in-law in check, and even help her daughter who was suffering in her husband's family.

She always thought she had done a good job, but she never expected that her son and daughter-in-law would do something to such a young child.

“It was my son who told me that a group of children were locked up together. Susu knew my dog. The two little ones were sitting in a corner. Susu told my dog ​​that no one would come to rescue them. She had no parents, and her maternal grandparents were not at home. She was handed over to human traffickers by her two aunts.”

"She also said that her uncle and aunt had never liked her, that she was a jinx, and that she was the cause of the Yao family's decline. She said that her uncle and aunt didn't give her anything to eat and were going to starve her to death, and she also said..."

He Jiuniang knew that saying these things now would be hurtful, but she felt that the Yao family elders should know the truth.

"No, don't say anymore..."

Before she could finish speaking, Madam Yao interrupted her, saying she couldn't listen anymore.

Even now, she still refuses to believe it, so she subconsciously defends her son and daughter-in-law: "Susu is just a child, and sometimes she inevitably makes mistakes. It's only right that she's punished by adults. Perhaps she misunderstood her uncle and aunt's meaning..."

“If Madam doesn’t believe me, just find any servant to interrogate and you’ll find out. Living under the same roof, there are many clues to follow. I don’t believe that someone as smart as Madam wouldn’t have noticed anything unusual.”

He Jiuniang's tone was sharp and forceful, leaving no room for argument. She wanted to make Madam Yao realize just how much suffering poor Susu had endured.

Madam Yao could no longer stand and plopped down on a stool. Her limbs were trembling, her eyes were red, and she was on the verge of a breakdown.

Master Yao was the same; he lowered his head in shame and remained silent for a long time.

He Jiuniang continued, "I'm telling you this for no other reason than to let you know that I'm determined to protect Susu. I can ignore how your sons and ladies treated Susu before, but if they dare to harm Susu again, and you both love her dearly, then I will have to intervene. Oh, by the way, our Lu family comes from a farming background and has neither ability nor power. I hope the two young masters of the Yao family won't use our Lu family's name to act recklessly outside. If I find out, I will not tolerate it."

"That's all I wanted to say. Don't forget to take Susu to Xishuiyuan for dinner tomorrow night. Now that we're family, it's only right that we get together more often."

"Farewell."

He Jiuniang smiled, got up, opened the door, and went out.

It was already quite late, and Susu was very tired after playing all day and had already gone to bed. So He Jiuniang didn't delay after coming out and took Sun Shi home directly.

Meanwhile, the elderly Yao couple sat in their study, completely stunned, both looking as if they had been struck by lightning.

"Master and Madam, it's late, you should go back to rest."

The maidservant reminded them at the door, but the two still didn't react. At this moment, their son and daughter-in-law ran in, asking eagerly, "Father, Mother, what did Madam Lu just say? Did she say she would help us arrange a better position?"

"Yes, we're practically family now, so shouldn't we help each other out? The Lu family is so powerful, it would be a piece of cake for them to arrange some good work for us."

"Oh my, I never expected our Susu to be so lucky. The things that Madam Lu sent are really precious. I don't think Susu can use all of them by herself. Why don't we let the children in the family share them?"

"That's a good idea! We have quite a few kids in our family!"

...

The group started discussing amongst themselves, even verbally dividing up the good stuff the Lu family had sent. They were just waiting for the items to be brought out so everyone could take what they wanted and leave.

"Enough!"

Master Yao could no longer hold back and roared with all his might, startling his unfilial sons.

"Guards, tie these wretches up and punish them according to family law!"