Chapter 156: Trade-offs
Hua Tiantian listened to Su Hanchu's light yet threatening tone. Even though she felt unwilling, looking at her eyes that seemed to be icy, she finally had to bite her lips and say something harsh.
"Just wait for me..."
He glanced at Shuang'er, who was thrown off by Ping'er and hit the table, holding her waist.
"Don't leave yet, what a disgrace!"
Lin Xiuzhi was stunned by the whole thing.
Su Hanchu stretched out his hand and waved it in front of her eyes.
"The soul has returned. Is it scared?"
Lin Xiuzhi finally came back to her senses and spoke quickly.
"No, no, it's just that Hua Tiantian's identity is not simple. She is the most noble lady in our Anhuai County. You have offended her..."
Lin Xiuzhi did not say the rest of the words, but the meaning was self-evident.
Su Hanchu looked at her with a smile and picked up the teacup again.
"Are you afraid of being friends with me?"
Lin Xiuzhi spoke quickly when she heard this.
"Of course I'm not afraid, I'm just worried about you."
Su Hanchu smiled and took a sip of tea.
"Then you don't have to worry. If he insists on making things worse, I will naturally have a way."
Then he stood up.
"Let's go, it's getting late, I'll take you back home."
Lin Xiuzhi nodded when she heard this. If she didn't go back, she was afraid that the truth would be revealed.
Into the carriage.
Lin Xiuzhi looked at Su Hanchu several times, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
Su Hanchu supported himself on the wall of the carriage with his crutch and half supported his head with his palm.
"You're so anxious."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuzhi lowered her head and looked embarrassed.
"I'm afraid I'll never be able to get out again after I go back."
Su Hanchu understood her anxiety and did not keep her in suspense.
"Are you really unwilling to marry into the Ma family? In terms of family background, the Ma family is not bad in the northwest."
Lin Xiuzhi looked disappointed when she heard this.
"But in my heart, I have long been Li Xiao's wife. How could I marry someone else?"
Su Hanchu nodded slightly when he heard this.
"If you really don't want to get married, I do have a way to get your father to give up this marriage. However, if this marriage is ruined, I'm afraid your father will be extremely disappointed in you, and you won't be able to be a daughter of the Lin family anymore. Are you willing to give up your current life of luxury?"
Lin Xiuzhi fell into deep thought after hearing this. Su Hanchu did not disturb her, but waited for her to think slowly.
After a long time, Lin Xiuzhi looked up at Su Hanchu.
"I am willing to give up my current life. Please tell me what I should do next, Madam Jun."
Su Hanchu looked at her and spoke slowly.
"You weren't even afraid of death when you were by the river today, so what are you afraid of? Actually, your actions today were inappropriate. If you want to fight the marriage with your own death, you should have let your father see it. Whether to choose a daughter or a business marriage, I believe your father will make the best choice."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuzhi lowered her head and spoke in embarrassment.
"I dare not. Father has always been strict. I'm afraid if there's a quarrel, he'll embarrass Mother. It's not easy for Mother at home, and there are concubines vying for her favor."
Su Hanchu pursed her lips and spoke upon hearing this.
"When you jumped into the river today, did you ever think about what would happen to your mother if you left her alone?"
Lin Xiuzhi looked guilty after hearing this.
"I didn't think too much about it when I was by the river today. I just felt that if I jumped in, I would be free."
Su Hanchu's fingers gently stroked the top of his head, sliding up and down, thinking quickly in his mind.
"Your wedding to the Ma family is in ten days, so this matter shouldn't be delayed any longer. Three days from now, have your maid deliver a farewell letter to me at the hour of Xu. Then, put on the wedding dress you embroidered, and hang yourself as soon as your maid arrives home. Remember, keep a backup plan. I don't want you to actually commit suicide."
Lin Xiuzhi hesitated after hearing this.
"this…………"
Su Hanchu looked at her and continued speaking.
"Between you and Li Xiao, perhaps you can put pressure on him. This time, the purpose of setting up this scheme is, firstly, to let your father resolve the marriage with the Ma family, and secondly, to see if Li Xiao is indifferent to your life or death. If he is really indifferent, then there is no need for you to keep this man anymore."
Lin Xiuzhi was shocked when she heard this.
"No, no more?"
Su Hanchu nodded slightly.
"Xiuzhi, we are women, yes, but we are also independent people. If you love a man, it is enough to give your life for him once. If he can't give you a response, you don't have to keep giving without any bottom line. Love has always been a two-way journey."
After hearing this, Lin Xiuzhi fell into deep thought again.
Su Hanchu knew that ancient ideas were conservative, and it was impossible for him to change her ideas about the Three Obediences and Four Virtues all at once.
"As for Li Xiao's matter, don't worry about it. There will be plenty of time to think about it later. For now, just do as I say and settle the Ma family's marriage first."
Lin Xiuzhi pondered for a while after hearing this.
"And then?"
Su Hanchu spoke calmly.
"You just need to do what I ask you to do, and leave the rest to me."
Afraid that Lin Xiuzhi would be too frightened, Su Hanchu simply made his words clearer.
"I will rush to your house as soon as I receive the letter. I will definitely not enter normally then. Be prepared. When you hear a commotion in the yard, loosen the rope."
Lin Xiuzhi's fingers turned white after hearing this, and she finally nodded.
"Okay, I understand. I will cooperate."
After sending Lin Xiuzhi to the side door of the Lin family and watching her go in, Su Hanchu took Ping'er back after not hearing any movement or sound from inside for a long time.
At this time in Jun Mansion, Jun Moye was standing at the door anxiously.
How come I'm back? Su Hanchu hasn't come back yet. Did something happen to hold him back?
Finally, he saw the Jun family's carriage slowly approaching, and hurried forward. As soon as the carriage stopped, he anxiously reached out his hand.
"Chu Chu, why are you back so late?"
Su Hanchu put his hand in his palm and used it to get off the carriage.
"I went to discuss business today, but encountered some problems on the way, so I was delayed for some time."
Jun Moye took her hand and walked towards the mansion.
"What happened? Are you okay?"
Hearing his nervous tone, Su Hanchu spoke with a smile.
"What could possibly happen to me? Am I not standing right in front of you? But there is something I may need your help with."
Jun Moye spoke curiously.
"What's up?"
Su Hanchu entered the room with him and motioned Ping'er to close the door. Then he told her about his encounter with Li Xiao and Lin Xiuzhi today.
Jun Moye was a little surprised when he heard this.
"I didn't expect that Li Xiao actually had such a devoted fiancée."
Su Hanchu spoke with a proud smile.
"Fortunately, I have a strong sense of gossip and followed him today, otherwise he would have lost his fiancée."
Jun Moye smiled and spoke after hearing this.
"Li Xiao wants to thank Madam very much, but what do you want me to do for you, Madam?"
Su Hanchu leaned over and whispered a few words in his ear...
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