Chapter 123 The minister kneels before Si He, shocking everyone.
"Yes, my only daughter is Qingbao!"
Si He's eyes stung slightly, but her tone remained firm.
Qingbao is a very well-behaved and good baby.
She didn't cry or make a fuss; she obediently followed him back to the village and endured two years of hardship without complaint.
She climbed up to fix the roof herself, and through the hole, she looked down and saw the baby sitting obediently on the tatami mat, looking up at her with a sweet, childlike smile.
That moment.
No matter how hard or tiring it is, Sihe has the strength to get through it.
Rather than saying that she gave Qingbao life.
Rather, it was Qingbao who gave her the courage to live.
She will not compromise with anyone or do anything to harm Qingbao.
Why should those who don't share her suffering be entitled to a share of her happiness?
The expressions on their faces changed drastically.
"Sihe, if you continue like this, you will be divorced. Then, you will no longer be the high and mighty General's wife..." Madam Si's tone was cold.
Su Mengxue scoffed, "That's right, you'd be happy to go back to being a village woman!"
Adopting a child would allow me to live happily with my general husband. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Don't be ungrateful!
"Stop! If you don't, you're dogs!" Si He turned to look at Su Xiao, her eyes cold and sharp.
Not a trace of emotion could be seen.
Su Xiao felt a pang of pain in his heart. "Don't you have even the slightest feeling for me?"
"You brought this on yourself, you don't need to question me," Si He said coldly. "Now, write a letter of divorce!"
Whether it's a break or a divorce.
Si He thought that as long as she could distance herself from them, she didn't care about her reputation at all.
Living a good life with her daughter is what she longs for most.
Su Xiao hesitated.
"Brother, she wants a letter of divorce, so just write it! What are you waiting for? Divorce her and make her regret it!" Su Mengxue shouted, stamping her foot.
Li Shaoqian, who had been silently watching from the side, also said, "Brother-in-law, to be honest, there's really no need for such an ungrateful woman."
Madam Si's face was grim, and she remained silent.
Su Xiao shook his head, "No! I can't take a break."
"Why?" Su Mengxue asked, puzzled.
Su Xiao raised his voice, "I said we can't divorce, and that means we can't divorce! These were Mother's last words before she died!"
In addition, he was somewhat attracted to Si He.
They have a daughter named Qingbao.
He doesn't want to separate from Sihe for the time being.
Su Mengxue's lips trembled as she swallowed her anger, her chest aching from the pressure.
Madam Si closed her eyes and sighed, "Tell me, what do you want in order to adopt Mengmeng? State your conditions, and we will try our best to meet them."
"Fine, I'm severing ties with the Si family. Can you do it?" Si He's face showed a hint of sarcasm.
Madam Si opened her eyes and looked at her calmly, "I can agree to anything else except this."
“Then I want a divorce from the Su family!” Si He said.
Su Xiao replied without hesitation, "Absolutely impossible!"
Si He sneered.
Silence remained in place.
The atmosphere remained deadlocked.
Su Mengmeng suddenly burst into tears.
"It's all Mengmeng's fault. It's all Mengmeng's fault for losing her mother and upsetting Qingbao. Nobody wants Mengmeng. Mengmeng can die, but she will never be a burden to her father..."
After saying that.
Su Mengmeng slammed hard into the pillar.
Su Xiao grabbed her, picked her up, and comforted her in his arms.
Su Mengxue couldn't stand it anymore. "You drove a child to suicide, Si He. You have a daughter too. How can you be so heartless?"
“Exactly, wouldn’t it be better to have more daughters? I want them all but can’t have them all.” Li Shaoqian glanced wistfully at Su Mengxue’s belly.
She has been married into the Li family for three years, and there has been no news of anything happening to her.
"Why don't you want this daughter?"
at this time.
A calm and serious voice came through.
Everyone turned to look.
Li Shaoqian's face was grim. "Father."
Su Mengxue lowered her head.
Minister Li and his wife, dressed in plain clothes, were accompanied by Li Shaoyue as they strode in.
Si He recognized him. On the day Old Lady Su was beheaded, he was the one who came with the Emperor and risked his life to offer advice.
It turns out that he was Su Mengxue's father-in-law.
"Madam Sihe," Minister Li greeted respectfully.
Si He nodded gently, "The old lady's mourning hall is here."
"I... ah, I'm not here to offer condolences," Minister Li waved his hand.
He was a first-rank minister, while Su Xiao was just a lowly eighth-rank official. His mother had been beheaded by the emperor, so what if she died? Did he deserve to come here in person?
The Su family is the husband's family of the eldest son and his wife; their presence is already quite a show of respect.
"I wonder what brings Minister Li here?" Su Xiao stepped forward to inquire.
Si Han also spoke up, "My lord, what is this...?"
This was also his immediate supervisor.
Minister Li gave him a long look and said, “Si Han, I remember you have been ill for many days and your father has been on sick leave for a long time. I have assigned someone else to take care of your affairs. You two should focus on getting better and not get involved in everything.”
"No, there's no need to send anyone to take over, I can... cough cough cough!" In his desperation, Si Han coughed up a mouthful of blood.
The positions held by the father and son of the Vice Minister have been taken over by others, and it will be difficult for them to regain them later.
Minister Li ignored him and instead looked at Si He.
"We have come here to seek an audience with Princess Qingbao. Is that convenient?"
“Father-in-law, that child Qingbao is a jinx. Why are you seeing her? Be careful not to bring bad luck into our family!” Su Mengxue couldn’t help but speak up.
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The moment she finished speaking, Madam Li slapped her across the face, her tone cold and sharp:
"You have no right to interrupt when your in-laws are speaking."
Su Mengxue covered her face, hiding behind her husband in grievance, not daring to say anything.
Li Shaoqian didn't dare to speak up, after all, he was just an illegitimate son, and even if his mother came, he would have no say in front of Madam Li.
"If Madam Sihe would allow us to see Qingbao, we are willing to offer any terms." Madam Li's tone was respectful and sincere.
She learned from her son, Li Shaoyue, that Si He and her daughter had always wanted to get back a wedding dress.
So they arrived without stopping.
If Qingbao could resolve their family's problems, they would be extremely grateful and willing to help Sihe and her daughter solve all their current troubles.
"Lord Li, Madam Li, it's not that I'm making excuses, it's just that Qingbao has something to attend to and can't see anyone..." Sihe said awkwardly.
Actually, Qingbao had been dead for quite some time.
She couldn't possibly bring them to Qingbao's body.
Qingbao died in the same way when she saved her second brother last time.
Qingbao passed away peacefully this time, so Sihe wasn't too worried.
Minister Li and his wife exchanged a glance, and suddenly, the couple knelt down in front of Si He.
Si Han was shocked: This was his direct superior!
Su Mengxue and Li Shaoqian were both terrified!
Madam Si and Su Xiao were at a loss for what to do.
Such a high-ranking and powerful minister actually knelt before Si He with his wife!
Si He was somewhat at a loss.
At this moment.
A soft, babyish voice came from behind:
"Mother, let them in."
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