Live a good life with Xuechen
Su Qingli felt mixed emotions, and the bitterness between her lips and teeth was even worse.
She took a deep breath, lifted her skirt and stepped over the threshold, and then she felt much more relaxed.
She didn't know how she got back.
It was not until she saw the dim candlelight coming through the crack in the door that she felt a little relieved, and the pain in her body seemed to become clearer at this moment.
With a creaky sound, the already worn wooden door was pushed open by her, making a harsh sound.
The people inside were frightened by the noise and shrank into the corner.
The room was silent for a few moments before they surrounded him as if they had seen their savior.
"Li'er, where have you been? Zhaoming... he's dying. He's your biological brother, and you and Xuechen are still husband and wife. Go and beg him, he'll definitely help save Zhaoming. Please... save Zhaoming!"
Mrs. Su held her hand tightly, tears streaming down her face.
She looked so miserable that it was hard to associate her with the noble lady of a marquisate.
Su Huaihai stood behind Madam Su. His hair, which was supposed to be combed meticulously, was now a little messy, and the gray hair made him look even more decadent.
Although he didn't say anything, Su Qingli knew what he wanted to say without thinking.
She withdrew her gaze, endured the discomfort in her body, raised her hand and covered it with Madam Su's hand, lowered her eyes slightly, and comforted her patiently.
"Don't worry, mother. My younger brother has been sent to the hospital for treatment. He is out of danger now. He will be fine after a few days of recuperation."
Hearing this, Mrs. Su's mood finally eased. She wiped her tears and nodded as she repeated.
"That's good, that's good!"
As soon as he finished speaking, hurried footsteps were heard behind him.
Su Huaihai and Mrs. Su also became nervous and subconsciously huddled together.
The scarred man walked into the room and sat down on a chair near the door, his arms resting on his knees, and he was twirling a gleaming dagger in his hand as if nothing had happened.
"Miss Su, you've kept us waiting!"
Several younger brothers who followed closely behind him stood behind him with their arms folded, staring at them fiercely.
Although Su Huaihai pretended to be calm, his calves couldn't help but tremble, his face turned pale with fear, and he didn't dare to speak out to defend him.
Not to mention Mrs. Su who was hiding behind him.
Su Qingli, on the other hand, frowned slightly. Far from being afraid, she spoke in an ominous tone.
"You guys are really well-informed. I just arrived and you guys followed me right after me."
The scarred man was not angry. He took off a jade pendant from his waist, rubbed it, and responded with a smile.
"Of course. After all, everyone knows about the Zuixianlou incident. Miss Su must have gathered enough money and is waiting for the brothers to come and collect the debt. How could I keep Miss Su waiting any longer?"
As soon as the three words "Zuixianlou" came out, Su Qingli's brows frowned even deeper.
She sold herself as a concubine for three thousand taels just to find an excuse to escape, without giving it much thought.
But her mother is a typical girl who values her reputation more than her life. If her mother knew about this, she would definitely scold her.
It’s better to get rid of them as soon as possible.
Su Qingli didn't say much. She took out the silver bill from her sleeve and handed it to the man with the scar.
"Three thousand taels, no more, no less."
Seeing the banknotes, the scarred man's eyes lit up. He quickly stood up, took the banknotes, spat on his fingertips, and counted them one by one in front of them.
After a moment, he happily stuffed the banknotes into his arms.
"Miss Su is indeed a straightforward person. Su Huaihai, our previous accounts are written off!"
"In that case, shouldn't I return my jade pendant?"
Seeing that the scarred man was not playing tricks on her, Su Qingli felt relieved and reached out to ask him for the jade pendant that she had used to pay off her debt.
This jade pendant was a gift from the emperor. If it were to fall into the hands of the common people, it would surely incur the wrath of His Majesty.
By then, not to mention the Su family turning things around, it would be hard to say whether they could even save their lives.
"Of course, Miss Su, don't worry. Although I'm a rough man, I also know that a promise is worth a thousand gold. Here, this is Miss Su's jade pendant. Please keep it."
The scarred man patted his chest and handed the jade pendant to her.
Seeing that she accepted the jade pendant, he did not linger any longer and turned around and left with his younger brothers.
Until their figures completely disappeared from sight, Su Huaihai shook his body, then raised his sleeve and wiped the thin sweat from his forehead.
Madam Su also walked out from behind him, looked at Su Qingli with a complicated expression, and asked tentatively.
"Li'er, where did you get these banknotes?"
"Since those debt collectors have agreed to a half-month's forgiveness, they won't press us any further. We can still find other ways to pay the debt. Don't let this lead you astray!"
Find a way?
They valued their reputation very much and only thought about getting their official posts back. Her younger brother wanted to kill the snake demon and earn the bounty, but he nearly lost his life and has to be cared for in the Imperial Physician's House until now. Although she gave up her status and found a job playing the piano in Zuixianlou for a living, she only earned a dozen taels a day. How could she find another way?
Su Qingli closed her eyes, looking slightly tired, and responded with a sigh.
"Don't worry, mother. This banknote is a gift from the Prime Minister."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Su and Su Huaihai looked at each other and both breathed a sigh of relief.
Although they had treated Fu Xuechen harshly in the past, since he was willing to give them silver notes to help them through the difficulties, it seemed that he did not bear a grudge against them. Perhaps they could take this opportunity to return to official career.
Thinking of this, Su Huaihai straightened his back a little, stroked his beard and tried to persuade him.
"Xuechen is a man who values friendship. The past is over. Since he's willing to help you out, you shouldn't be so petty with him anymore. Be nicer to him in the future and live a good life with him!"
Mrs. Su took a few steps forward and patted her hands in agreement.
"Yes! Li'er, there's no such thing as an overnight grudge between husband and wife."
"Our Su family has fallen on hard times and can't protect you, but Xuechen is favored by the emperor and will definitely not let you suffer any injustice. Listen to your mother and go back quickly!"
They were clearly trying to persuade her in a kind way, but to Su Qingli's ears, their words were like a dagger, cutting into her heart.
But Su's father and mother did not know about her divorce, and she did not mention it.
It's understandable that they would misunderstand.
Su Qingli suppressed the sourness at the corners of her lips and nodded slightly in agreement.
"Li'er knows."
This time when she goes back, she must first abide by the rules of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and secondly, seek a livelihood and earn enough money so that the Su family can make a living even without an official position.
There are so many trivial things to do that I am afraid I don’t have time to come back often.
Her eyes moved back and forth between Su Huaihai and Mrs. Su. She was still worried, so she frowned slightly and opened her red lips to give instructions.
"However, buying and selling official positions violates the law of the country. Father, please don't make such a mistake again in the future."
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