Chapter 8 Returning to Beijing, Father, Daughter is willing to marry Zhou Ping...
In Zhang Xiuhua's impression, Su He had never mentioned "revenge".
Not once was it mentioned.
Deshun and Su Xueer died tragically and unjustly. Su He cried and made a fuss, but she quickly accepted the reality and quickly integrated into this bumpy world.
She grew up quietly like a sheep, serving her master diligently and uncomplainingly.
If Li Shuli had not pushed her into a desperate situation, perhaps she would still be such a quiet sheep.
Zhang Xiuhua didn't expect that she was still thinking about "revenge" in her heart, and put this matter on the table openly.
That night, Su He called Zhang Xiuhua and Chunlan to the main room.
Even though it was already February, there was still a fire burning in the room, and delicious snacks were placed beside the fire.
Looking up, the whole room was warm and comfortable, with bright windows and clean tables.
But none of the three of them forgot that Li Shuli died in this room.
Now the bloodstains in the room have been wiped off and the smell of blood has dissipated, but there are still certain traces lingering in my heart, and I feel creepy when I touch them.
Su He brought out a brocade box, opened it and placed it in front of the two of them.
Inside was the indentures of the two of them. She said, "I wanted to give it to you before, but you refused to accept it. Now you must accept it."
Zhang Xiuhua was puzzled: "Miss, what do you mean?"
Chunlan was also confused: "Miss, are you going to kick us out?"
"I'm not trying to drive you away, I'm trying to persuade you." Su He sighed, "The matter of killing Li Shuli has been settled. It's most appropriate for you to leave now."
Zhang Xiuhua became angry and asked, "Why do you want us to leave?"
"Aunt, you know I bear a great grudge. For all these years, I have never forgotten the deaths of my father and mother, nor the humiliation they suffered. Now, the opportunity for revenge has come. I am no longer a slave, and my actions are no longer restricted. Next... even if I die in pieces, I will make my enemies pay with blood."
Su He's voice choked with sobs and tears fell: "But, I can't let you take risks with me. It's too unfair."
Even when she was killing Li Shuli, she had never experienced such a huge emotional ups and downs. Zhang Xiuhua was heartbroken and said, "I watched you grow up. Wherever you are, I will be there. If you want to be shattered to pieces, I will be shattered with you."
After she said that, she also started to cry.
Chunlan was also crying: "If it weren't for you, I would have died long ago. No matter if you 'drive' me away' or 'persuade' me, I will stay with you and I won't leave."
The three of them gathered together and cried.
Although I was born in a humble family and had a bad fate, fortunately, I still have friends to rely on.
The next day, Su He began to pack his luggage to return to Beijing.
In fact, she was not in a hurry to clean up in one or two days. She could just take her time.
During this period, the servant Wang Gui came once. Knowing that the young lady of the Li family was going back to Beijing, he wanted to see her off and also to ask if there was anything she needed to buy.
Miss Li declined his kindness and gave him some instructions about the affairs of the house.
He felt that Miss Li was different, but he couldn't tell exactly what was different.
Well, since his master's affairs had nothing to do with him, there was no point in thinking too much about it, so he respectfully withdrew.
Su He chose a sunny day to return to Beijing.
Before going out, she specially changed into Li Shuli's favorite scarlet skirt and painted a bright flower ornament on her forehead.
After driving for most of the day, we arrived at Li's house safely.
There was no one to greet me at the gate, but that was fine, as I could have some peace and quiet.
The three of them got off the carriage one after another.
When the gatekeeper saw this, he saluted tremblingly and turned to report to the main courtyard.
Su He ignored the gatekeeper and led Zhang Xiuhua and Chunlan inside with confidence.
She had served Li Meili for many years and was very familiar with everything in the mansion and Li Shuli herself, so it was natural for her to impersonate her.
But Zhang Xiuhua and Chunlan were not so calm.
Although they were mentally prepared beforehand, they were still nervous when they arrived at the scene.
They were three slaves. If they killed their master and then pretended to be her and entered the mansion, wouldn't they be cut into pieces if they were discovered?
The more they thought about it, the more frightened they became, and the more frightened they became, the more they couldn't help but tremble.
Li Shuli lived in Yixiangyuan on the east side of the mansion. To get to Yixiangyuan from the main gate, one had to pass through two corridors and a long veranda. The two of them were trembling with fear when they came over such a long distance.
Fortunately, none of the servants who met them on the road dared to look directly at them.
After all, Li Shuli has a bad reputation. If you meet her, you should just bow politely and stay as far away from her as possible. Who would dare to look at them for no reason?
As soon as they entered Yixiangyuan, Su He closed the door and called the two of them over.
It was dusk, and the dim light obscured the girl's delicate features, yet added a hint of hazy coldness to her face.
She said: "I know you are afraid, but now that you have taken this step, there is no turning back."
She added, "Aunt, Chunlan, remember this, remember this well. In this world, there is no other Li Shuli besides me. You just need to stand up straight with confidence."
Zhang Xiuhua breathed a sigh of relief and rubbed her forehead helplessly: "I was confused. I shouldn't be afraid. Our young lady is a unique young lady. What's there to be afraid of?"
Chunlan also came to her senses: "That's right, it's me... I was feeling guilty, so I got scared. I won't do that again next time."
Su He felt relieved after hearing this.
The three of them had dinner together, and after a while, Nanny Jiang came over.
The moment Nanny Jiang saw Su He, she was stunned for a moment, "Oh, the young lady has been away for several months, and she seems to have changed completely."
Su He didn't even raise her eyes, and drank her tea slowly: "Is that so? It seems that the mountains and waters of the other courtyard are nourishing."
Nanny Jiang smiled meaningfully, looked around, and her eyes fell on Zhang Xiuhua beside her: "I remember... this servant should be working in the kitchen. How come she is so lucky as to be serving in the room now?"
Su He scoffed, "Why, do I need Madam Jiang's permission to use or not use anyone in my room?"
Jiang bent her waist and waved her hands quickly: "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. It's my fault for overstepping my bounds. I'm just curious. Why didn't the girl named Su He who followed the young lady to the villa come back? Hasn't she always been the young lady's most capable person?" After saying this, she leaned over and looked into the room.
"Madam Jiang, please stop looking." Su He said nonchalantly, "That bitch made a mistake and I betrayed her."
Then his expression turned cold: "Madam Jiang, what exactly are you doing here? Please speak quickly if you have anything to say."
The last sentence was obviously very impolite, and Nanny Jiang's face turned cold after hearing it: "This old servant is here to pass on a message. The master and the mistress have something to say to the young lady. Please go to the main courtyard as soon as possible."
"The message has been delivered. Madam Jiang, please leave quickly. My courtyard does not welcome outsiders, including dogs." Su He pronounced the word "dog" particularly loudly.
Nanny Jiang was so angry that her face turned red, and then she turned around and left.
Chunlan couldn't help laughing: "Miss, your acting is really similar to that one. It's exactly the same as that one."
Zhang Xiuhua couldn't help but look at her with admiration: "This Madam Jiang didn't even suspect anything."
Su He looked at the night outside the door and breathed a sigh of relief.
"This level is over." She stood up from the rose chair and walked towards the inner room. "Hurry up and change my clothes. The next level is coming soon."
The next step is for her to face Li Shuli’s biological father.
In the main courtyard.
Li Taian was complaining: "This child is becoming more and more like an ungrateful person. She didn't even come to the main courtyard to greet me when she came back, but instead asked me, her father, to summon her."
He Manyun hurriedly offered him tea and softly consoled him, "Master, calm down. Lili might be busy packing her luggage and hasn't had time to greet us yet."
Li Taian glanced at her with pity, "You are good at speaking well of her, but don't forget, she once poisoned you and wanted to kill you."
He Manyun pretended to be open-minded: "Lili is still young and naive. How can I, as a mother, argue with her?"
Li Taian snorted coldly: "She's still young. She's about to get engaged, and she's still young? I want to see how long she can continue to be so arrogant."
As soon as she finished speaking, Nanny Jiang came into the room and reported, "Master and Madam, the young lady is here."
Li Taian turned around and sat in the first seat, saying "pass it on".
Su He changed into a goose yellow skirt, half-tied her hair up in a bun, and walked slowly into the house.
In the past, Li Shuli also looked relaxed and lazy when she met her father.
There were several candles burning in the room, making it as bright as day.
The servants all left, leaving only Li Taian and He Manyun sitting side by side.
Su He bowed her head and saluted respectfully: "Daughter greets father."
After choking for a while, he added, "Mother."
Li Taian suppressed his anger, glanced at her, and then glanced at her again, "Looking at your shaky appearance, you must have a lot of resentment in your heart."
He Manyun also echoed: "You know what, Lili has really lost a lot of weight. Even her voice has changed a little. It's like she's become a completely different person."
Su He replied, "My daughter contracted boils a while ago, which injured her throat. She's barely recovered in the past few days."
He Manyun pretended to be kind: "No wonder, it turns out she was seriously ill. I will tell the kitchen to prepare some more nourishing soup for Lili later to slowly restore her health."
Su He replied coldly: "No need for your hypocritical sympathy."
"How dare you!" Li Taian shouted, "You ungrateful thing! No one in this family owes you anything." Su He cried and retorted, "This family doesn't owe their daughter anything, but does it owe their mother anything too? Her body is still warm..."
Li Taian was so angry that veins popped on his forehead and he stood up to beat someone up.
He Manyun grabbed him and said, "Master, don't be angry, don't be angry, don't forget the important business today."
When he heard the word "serious business", Li Taian managed to suppress his anger and sat back down.
At that time, Su He was wiping her tears with her head down, crying very sadly.
Li Taian couldn't help but soften his heart again. He slowed down and softened his tone, "Your biological mother is dead. The dead cannot be resurrected. Let's not talk about the past anymore. Now that you have reached the age of marriage, it's time to discuss marriage."
Su He wiped away her tears, raised her eyes, and listened attentively.
Li Taian sighed heavily: "As the head of the family, your father must not only consider your feelings, but also the entire Li family when it comes to your marriage."
He paused, "Your father wishes to marry you to Shangshu Lord Zhou Ping. Although he is older, he holds a high position of power and prestige, second only to the emperor in the court. His cousin is the Empress, the mother of the nation. It would be a great honor for our Li family to marry into the Zhou family. Moreover, Lord Zhou's wife died young. You will marry him as his legal wife, and you will not suffer any grievances..."
Su He was stunned when she heard this. She was very familiar with the name "Zhou Ping".
During the years she was a slave, she never missed any opportunity to find out news about her enemies. Some of it she heard when she accompanied Li Shuli out of the house, and some of it she heard from the servants in the house chatting.
Through these fragmentary pieces of information, she learned that the cloth merchant Du Yuting was now a well-known imperial merchant and the president of the Beijing Cloth Chamber of Commerce.
She learned that the person who killed her mother in front of the Dengwen Drum was a judge named Liu Dazhong.
She also learned that the man who raped her mother and killed her father was named Zhou Yuanze, who is now a Yuwenlang in the Ministry of Personnel, and his father is Zhou Ping, who was the Duzhilang in the past and is now the Shangshu Ling.
If she could marry into the Zhou family, wouldn't it be easy for her to seek revenge on Zhou Yuanze?
Su He took a step forward and said in a resounding voice, "Father, I am willing to marry Zhou Ping."
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