Chapter 178 The Shrewish Old Madam Su

"What nonsense are you spouting? The Su family is in this state because of you. If you hadn't reported Wan Shi to the Emperor, would Wan Shi be in this state now?"

You never considered yourself a member of the Su family, which is why you've done all these things to harm your own family! Brother, I'm so sorry. In the years you were gone, I failed to raise your daughter properly, which is why she's brought the Su family to this state!

Upon hearing Su Liluo's accusation, Su Yu immediately retorted angrily.

He was a very proud man, how could he tolerate Su Lilu blaming him like that?

He would never admit that it was the second branch of the family that ruined the Su family. It was all Su Liluo's fault. Every time, it was Su Liluo who caused them to suffer like this.

But when Su Zhen saw Su Yu criticizing his daughter, whom he had felt guilty about for so many years, he immediately became angry as well.

He took a few deep breaths, glared angrily at Su Yu, and laughed coldly, "Yes! You have indeed wronged me. All these years, your second wife has been eating and living off me, but you have mistreated my daughter at home!"

Now that their own daughter has done something wrong, they actually dare to turn around and blame her for not standing up for justice, hoping she would help them act as their accomplices and cover up their evil deeds! You are truly wicked!

He truly never imagined that the second branch of the Su family could be so shameless!

Previously, he only thought that Madam Su, who had risen to power as a second wife, was shallow and unworthy of respect, but also timid and dared not cause any major trouble.

As for his second brother, he was mediocre in ability but had never done anything wrong. They were brothers by blood, and he thought he would take good care of his daughter, but he was disappointed in him.

Now, even in front of her, they dare to bully the Crown Princess like this. What about all those days when she wasn't around?

How did his daughter manage to get through it?

Instantly, he felt even more guilty towards Su Liluo.

Su Yu looked at Su Zhen in astonishment, not expecting his elder brother to have such an attitude. He immediately lost his confidence and could only look at the old lady Su helplessly and unwillingly.

When Madam Su saw Su Zhen like this, she was naturally furious.

She immediately took advantage of her status, plopped down on the ground, and started acting like a rogue.

"Eldest son, you unfilial son! You lost your mother when you were little, but I raised you. If you don't agree to rescue my granddaughter Wan Shi today, I won't get up from this spot!"

The second branch of the Su family was counting on Su Wanshi to marry the Prince of Chu and become the Princess Consort, so that their family could turn their fortunes around. Of course, they would do everything they could to rescue her.

"Madam, please don't be unreasonable!"

Seeing Old Madam Su throwing a tantrum on the ground, Su Zhen was also filled with anger.

At this moment, he truly resented his father for his poor judgment in his old age, which led him to elevate such a lowly woman to the position of his legal wife.

Although his biological mother died when he was young, he was not raised by Old Madam Su. On the contrary, Old Madam Su even tried to abuse him.

If it weren't for his mother arranging for an old nanny to take care of him before she passed away, and not having made a will at the government office stating that her property could only be inherited and distributed by him, he would probably have been bullied to death in the Su family.

Later, in order to obtain these inheritances, Madam Su pretended to be kind to me, but it was only a matter of being nicer in attitude; my life was entirely taken care of by the old nanny.

After bringing Jiang Ruan back, he suddenly received an imperial edict ordering him to go to war. In order to make Jiang Ruan's life better, he gave all his property to her.

But he never expected that Jiang Ruan would be killed by Jiang Qinshu, and that their property would be taken away. Fortunately, Luo'er grew up and became smart, and managed to get all the property back.

"I don't care! If you don't go and rescue Wanshi, I'm not getting up and I'll starve to death here. Then everyone will say you're unfilial! If you don't want to be called unfilial, promise me!"

Madam Su completely ignored Su Zhen's anger and threw a tantrum on the ground, crying and wailing.

Su Zhen was furious and his face turned ashen.

Seeing her father like this, Su Liluo immediately comforted him, "Dad, don't be angry. She's not your biological mother. Even if she dies here, it has nothing to do with you!"

"If she dares to die, the Crown Prince and I will tell the Emperor tomorrow that the Old Madam Su is defying the Emperor's decree and is threatening suicide at home. When Father finds out, he will surely punish the second branch of the family, and Uncle Er and his ilk will probably lose their official positions!"

"!!!"

Upon hearing Su Liluo's words, Su Yu and the others suddenly became alert.

If this were to reach the Emperor, his career would likely be over.

So he quickly went to persuade his mother on the ground: "Mother, stop making a scene, get up quickly, if this continues, your son and grandson will be finished!"

When Madam Su heard Su Yu say that, she became frightened and asked them to help her up. She glared at Su Zhen fiercely but did not make a scene.

After the second branch of the Su family retreated in defeat, Su Liluo looked at Su Zhen with some guilt.

"Father, I'm sorry for ruining your banquet today."

"Don't say that. You did very well today. It was Su Wanshi and her group who had ulterior motives and wanted to harm people at my banquet. If they had succeeded, Father's banquet would have been ruined."

By the way, how are Miss Zheng and the others doing now?

Su Zhen comforted him.

Only then did he remember to ask about Zheng Qinxue.

After all, she's an unmarried young woman, and something happened to her in her own home. Although she wasn't killed, the fact that she was rescued from the water by a man might damage her reputation...

At that moment, Su Zhen couldn't help but glance at his youngest son.

Ping-ge is only six years old this year, much younger than Miss Zheng. Otherwise, I would definitely have asked Ping-ge to go to the Zheng family to propose marriage.

"Father, don't worry, Miss Zheng is fine. In fact, the Emperor has even bestowed a marriage upon her and the young master of Grand Tutor Song."

Su Liluo smiled.

"Really? If that's the case, that's wonderful! His Majesty is truly wise!"

Upon hearing this, Su Zhen felt much more relieved.

Grand Tutor Song was a first-rank civil official, known for his integrity and high moral character; presumably, his son would be no less capable.

Although his son's status was not as noble as that of the King of Chu, compared to many other noble families, he was still considered a superior choice.

"Yes, Song Donghao is a responsible, honest and sincere person. Although he has not achieved much yet, he is still young. As long as he works hard, he will surely become an outstanding talent in the future."

Su Lilu did not hesitate to praise Song Donghao.

After several encounters, she could tell that Song Donghao was a good person, diligent and ambitious, and that he would surely achieve something great in this life.

After chatting with Su Zhen and the others for a while, and having dinner at the mansion, Su Liluo and the others left the Su mansion by carriage.