Chapter 184: Severe Punishment of the Unfilial Daughter
When Xie Suzhou hurried over, he saw the four members of the Su family sitting in front of the Zhao Mansion and crying.
A large group of people gathered around, and even the vendors at the East Market Street entrance came to join in the fun, which shows how big a fuss the Su family made.
"Su Cheng, you're such an unfilial daughter!" Tian knelt in front of the Zhao family's door and cried, tears streaming down her face. She looked so pitiful. "You were raised by your parents, but not only are you unfilial, you actually recognize someone else as your father!"
Su Baoren sat on the ground, crying silently. His right trouser leg was empty and swayed violently in the wind.
"What's going on?"
"You guys just arrived and missed a lot. I saw it all from beginning to end. This Lord Zhao from the Ministry of War stole someone else's daughter and made her his own. Her biological parents came looking for her, but the Zhao family still hasn't opened the door."
"No wonder. This Lord Zhao is well-known for his hidden illness and hasn't been able to marry in years. How could he possibly have a daughter this big?"
"I've seen that girl before. She's pretty and charming, but I didn't expect she's such a greedy and unfilial person."
The people didn't see Su Cheng, and they thought she was afraid to go out because she was guilty, so their dissatisfied discussions became louder.
"Oh my God, how could I have raised such a heartless daughter!" Tian cried breathlessly, and her hands covering her face were full of wrinkles and grooves, which was very touching.
An Zhicheng looked at the four members of the Su family, then at his master, and whispered, "Doctor, do you want me to go get someone from the government?"
"No need." Xie Suzhou frowned, his eyes fixed on the closed door of Zhao's house, and said in a flat tone, "Let her solve this matter herself. She must come forward to silence the gossips."
As soon as he finished speaking, the door of the Zhao family loosened and slowly opened. A figure walked out quickly from inside and headed straight for the two elders of the Su family.
"Two elders, please stand up quickly!"
Tian raised her head, looked at her with tearful eyes, and whispered, "You are..."
"My name is Zhao Sheng'er, the daughter of the eldest wife of the Zhao family. I heard the maid tell me about what happened outside, so I hurried out to greet you." Zhao Sheng'er held Tian's hand tightly, her face full of sympathy, and her voice soft. "There might be a misunderstanding here. Second Uncle has a good reputation outside, and he would never do such a shameful thing."
"Miss! You are always so soft-hearted." The maid beside her spoke up at the right time, raising her voice, "Su Cheng's background is already suspicious. The master of the family has only left the capital a few times. How could such a big person suddenly appear out of nowhere-"
"Xin'er, shut up!" Zhao Sheng'er interrupted her after she got to the point, turned her head and glared at her angrily, "Don't be rude in public!"
"I just can't bear to see my young lady being wronged!" Xin'er pretended to be pitiful and sobbed softly, "My young lady is bullied and oppressed by Su Cheng every day at home. Now that her life experience is in doubt, can't I speak out?"
"I've spoiled you." Zhao Sheng'er scolded in a low voice, "Don't talk nonsense. Sister Cheng has never bullied me."
Having said that, her red eyes told everyone that the maid was right.
"Miss Zhao..." Tian held her hand, tears streaming down her face. "Please, Miss Zhao, help our family and punish that unfilial daughter!"
Seeing the dirty hand on the back of her hand, Zhao Sheng'er frowned slightly, disgust flashing in her eyes, but she didn't show it on her face. "Don't worry, if the two elders can produce evidence, I will definitely seek justice for you."
"Fortunately, Miss Zhao is sensible."
"Miss Zhao is beautiful and kind-hearted, a model of a lady from a noble family."
"Looking at it this way, Miss Zhao looks more like the daughter of a wealthy family."
The voices denouncing the Zhao family were growing louder and louder. Things were getting out of control. Finally, a green figure appeared at the door.
Yu Baiting saw the elegantly dressed Su Cheng, and a hint of jealousy suddenly appeared in her eyes. She raised her voice and said, "Little sister, you finally decided to come out?"
Hearing this, everyone's eyes fell on Su Cheng.
Su Cheng was followed by two maids, standing quietly at the door. Seeing the four members of the Su family, she curled her pink lips and said, "If I hadn't come, when would you have finished this play?"
Su Guocai's face changed and he was about to curse out loud.
Yu Baiting grabbed his sleeve tightly and looked at Su Cheng with a sad face, "Little sister, I know you think our family is poor, but your parents-in-law are your biological parents after all. How can you abandon them for fame and fortune?"
Su Cheng raised his eyebrows and asked with interest, "Who can prove that I am their biological daughter?"
"You!" Su Guocai was furious and cursed, "Su Cheng, do you still have a heart? Dad broke his leg on the way to find you, and you are hiding in someone else's house and enjoying the glory. Are you a human being?"
Su Cheng lowered his eyes. Although he lowered his head, his eyes were very cold. His thin and weak body stood in front of the door with an indescribable aura, as if he was born to be in a high position. "I have nothing to do with you. Why do you blame me for breaking my leg?"
"Su Cheng, I raised you with so much hardship, and now you don't even want to acknowledge me?" Tian's eyes were red as she whispered, "In life, filial piety is the most important thing. If I've done anything wrong in the past ten years, just tell me I'll change, and then you can go back with me, okay?"
In the original owner's memory, she had never seen Tian speak to her in such a friendly manner.
Su Cheng raised a mocking arc at the corner of his lips and said slowly, "You said I was your daughter, do you have any evidence?"
"Why do we need any evidence?" Yu Baiting also wiped her tears, spitting on every word. "You can't even write the word 'Su' with one stroke. We are a family that is still connected even if our bones are broken. Little sister, you should sincerely admit your mistake to our parents and come home with us."
"That's right, if you want evidence, then everyone in Sujiazhuang is evidence!" Su Guocai snorted coldly, his face impatient. "You can ask someone to go back and ask. You, Su Cheng, grew up in Sujiazhuang since you were a child. Who doesn't know you? Who doesn't know that you are our daughter?"
Su Cheng pursed his lips and looked around at the few people. He did not miss the calculation in the eyes of the Su family, and he noticed the pride in Zhao Sheng'er's eyes.
"Are you sure I'm your biological daughter?" Su Cheng smiled as brightly as a flower, looking down at Tian Shi from above. "Do you know what the false accusation is?"
"How can it be considered a false accusation for me to recognize my own biological daughter?" Tian's face was filled with sorrow, and she cried even louder. "My daughter, do you really not want to recognize your mother?"
"I don't know who sent you here to humiliate me, but it's already happened, and in public, so of course I have to give an explanation." Su Cheng retracted his gaze and slowly took off the jade bracelet from his wrist. "This is a Zhao family heirloom. It's the key to my ancestral roots, and it's also my biological mother's legacy."
"Who among you can come up with such a high-quality jade bracelet?"
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