The family dinner before the New Year was unusually quiet in the Su family, out of place with the New Year celebrations.
Su Xian'er has been unusually silent lately, and Su Hu also has a gloomy face that makes him unapproachable.
Su Hu's attitude was due to nothing other than the news from his informant that Emperor Xin was preparing to come to Jizhou for the New Year for some unknown reason, and Su Hu was advised to be prepared.
The astute Su Hu immediately realized that Di Xin's purpose in coming here was ill-intentioned! Now, his biggest worry was Su Xian'er.
Looking at the still sullen Su Xian'er, he finally couldn't help but speak up, "Xian'er, you will be sixteen years old after the New Year, and it's time for you to get married."
Su Xian'er's chopsticks trembled, and the food she was holding fell onto the table. She immediately said, "Father, it's too early to discuss this matter. Let's talk about it in a few days."
"Hmph, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You already have someone you like, don't you!" Su Hu sneered.
Su Xian'er was taken aback, her face flushed slightly, and she quickly lowered her head, not daring to refute.
Seeing Su Xian'er's expression, Su Hu couldn't help but smile, already understanding the situation. He then said, "I know you ran away from home to see this person. Just tell your father clearly, there's no need to hide anything!"
Su Xian'er's face flushed. "Since Father already knows, why did you have to say it and embarrass him?"
Upon hearing this, Su Hu burst into laughter, "Haha, I never thought that someone as fearless as you would actually meet someone you truly love! It's a worry for your father, how could my daughter, Su Hu, not be able to get married!"
Su Xian'er pouted and said coquettishly, "Father, you always thought I'd never get married!"
"Yes, I was worried about you for a long time, but now it's all right. Since you like him and are interested, I won't care about what people in the court and the public say, and I will no longer stop you from being with Boyi Kao!"
Su Xian'er was stunned. "What? Boyi Kao?"
"Isn't it Boyi Kao you like? Or is there someone else?" Su Hu asked, frowning.
Su Xian'er thought for a moment, and realized that if she revealed Gu Liyan's identity, Su Hu would definitely beat her to death!
For humans to associate with monsters is utterly outrageous!
Su Xian'er thought again, since Gu Liyan and Boyi Kao are friends anyway, she might as well use Boyi Kao's relationship to block him, so that she could find a chance to escape!
Thinking of this, Su Xian'er nodded, "That's right. I like Boyi Kao!"
Su Hu was delighted to hear this. He had a long-standing friendship with the Marquis of Xibo, and he also knew Boyi Kao's character well. This boy was mature and honest, and he would certainly not mistreat Su Xian'er!
Su Hu nodded and said, "Since you like it, then I will write a letter to the Marquis of Xibo to finalize this marriage! Prepare for the wedding after the New Year!"
Su Xian'er was startled. "Ah?! You, you just agreed?!"
This is way too hasty!
"Of course! The man my daughter has chosen must be an exceptional person, a true dragon among men! Since you two are in love, why would I, as her father, want to separate you?"
Su Xian'er wanted to slap herself twice. She should have just called out Gu Liyan directly! Now she was suffering in silence, feeling extremely miserable!
Please, whatever you do, don't let Gu Liyan find out about this! Otherwise, Su Xian'er will be utterly humiliated!
After finishing his meal, Su Hu got up with a smile and went back to his room to write a letter.
Su Xian'er stomped her feet in anger, "Why is this old man in such a hurry to marry me off!"
Xiao Cui thought she was angry out of embarrassment, so she smiled and said, "Miss, you don't need to be so shy. It's normal for men to marry and women to be married when they come of age!"
Su Xian'er glared at her and said, "You little brat, if you say that again, I'll marry you off right now!"
After saying that, Su Xian'er threw down her chopsticks and stormed back to her room to start working on an escape plan.
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A few days later, the Marquis of Xibo, who had just returned to Xiqi, received Su Hu's letter of betrothal.
Looking at the contents of the letter, the Marquis of Xibo frowned. "Fa'er, come and see."
The man beside him was handsome, dressed in magnificent clothes and exuding a noble air. His eyes also revealed a hint of kingly dominance. This man was Ji Fa, the second son of the Marquis of Xibo.
Ji Fa took the letter, examined it closely, and couldn't help but smile as he said, "Father, Su Hu's marriage proposal is a pretense; his real intention is to ask for help."
"Ah, that's exactly right!" The Marquis of Xibo relaxed his brows and nodded in satisfaction as he looked at Ji Fa.
The eldest son, Boyi Kao, was learned and talented, but had no interest in governing the country. Only the second son, Ji Fa, was far-sighted and capable of inheriting his great cause.
The Marquis of Xibo spoke up, "Ever since Di Xin ascended the throne, Su Hu has held a great grudge against Di Xin's conscription policy, and he has recently begun to recruit talent. It seems that his rebellious intentions have been put into action."
Ji Fa smiled and asked, "In that case, Father, how do you intend to handle this?"
The Marquis of Xibo tossed the letter aside. “Su Hu’s power is weak, and he has very few capable men under his command. He is simply no match for him. Rather than forming an alliance with him, which will only invite slander from others, it is better to refuse directly.”
Ji Fa pondered for a moment and then said, "But as far as I know, it seems that my elder brother is really interested in Su Xian'er. I think it is necessary to inform my elder brother about this matter."
Marquis Xibo nodded. "I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. In that case, go and inform your elder brother! As for Su Hu, I'll give him an answer now."
"Yes, Father." Ji Fa nodded and said.
"Also, please take good care of your third brother," the Marquis of Xibo said with a sigh.
"I understand." Ji Fa left the study, a cold glint in his eyes, and returned to his room, where a dark figure suddenly appeared.
Upon arriving at Ji Fa's side, he finally saw the newcomer's appearance clearly; it was none other than the demon general Cang Li!
Seeing the sharp glint in Ji Fa's eyes, Cang Li guessed something: "It seems you have a plan!"
Ji Fa smiled slightly, walked in the moonlight, and suddenly transformed into Bu Yunrui's appearance.
Bu Yunrui smiled slightly, "The artifact has been missing for a long time, but fortunately we have finally found the trace of that demon fox!"
"You mean Gu Liyan?! He's still alive?" Cang Li exclaimed in surprise. "How is that possible!"
"Gu Liyan's presence here proves that the mysterious person is the creator of the divine artifact, and that fragments of that artifact exist in this world! Gu Liyan is the one who found the breakthrough point for this divine artifact!" Bu Yunrui said with a smile.
Cang Li pursed her lips, gripping the sword at her waist. "So, what do you plan to do?"
“Gu Liyan can’t move yet. Although I don’t know why the clan leader kept him at the very end, through this information, I’ve confirmed one more thing.” Bu Yunrui’s face was ferocious. “That little flower fairy who died, her reincarnation is also in this world! Anyone who goes against the Demon Clan doesn’t deserve to live in this world!”
Cang Li trembled all over; only then did she realize how terrifying Bu Yunrui was.
Bu Yunrui squinted and gazed deeply at the sky. The moonlight was bright but distant. He sighed softly, "Actually, whether or not I can go back there is no longer important..."
This night, Weiyang
Human hearts are unpredictable.
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