The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits-Chapter 1430 - 1443: Seeking Immortality (7)

Seeing the Old Madam appear, Tang Xianxian was about to shed tears again, this time with tears of joy.

Hearing the sniffles behind her, Su Li was speechless, losing all her temper.

This woman sure knows how to cry.

Tang Xianxian, while sobbing, secretly approached Su Li and quietly said, "Ah Lee, don’t be afraid. When I came, I took the chance to let Ah Dong sneak into the Old Madam’s courtyard to inform her to come."

Hearing the hint of pride in Tang Xianxian’s sniffling voice, Su Li remained expressionless.

She’s actually proud...

For Tang Xianxian, it was indeed something to be proud of. She wasn’t that useless after all, at least she truly helped her daughter.

When her gaze returned to Su Li, the Old Madam’s previous wailing quickly turned into an affectionate and doting demeanor, calling out a series of endearing terms that sent chills down one’s spine.

The others around looked unfazed, clearly accustomed to such scenes happening frequently.

"My dear granddaughter, don’t blame your father, he was deceived by evil people and therefore didn’t recognize your worth."

"Don’t be afraid. Your father might not cherish you, but I do. As long as I’m here, no one in this Su Family can surpass you."

Su Li smiled in response, feeling a bit emotional; it seemed this family’s favoritism was hereditary.

Su XiuYu was immensely angry, throwing a whip heavily onto the ground, and shouted indignantly at the Old Madam, "Mother, be reasonable. Su Li held He Yuan underwater and kicked Yansheng into the lake when he came to intervene. If He Yuan hadn’t jumped into the lake to save him, your grandson would have been gone."

"To put it severely, Su Li’s actions were attempted murder, and I could have reported it to the authorities."

The Old Madam’s eyes flickered swiftly upon hearing that her grandson was also struggling in the water, and she frowned disapprovingly at Su Li, admonishing, "Ah Lee, remember that Yansheng is your only biological brother, your future support. He’s different from some others. Don’t hold prejudice against him. He’s young and easily misled, so don’t take it to heart."

Su XiuYu couldn’t bear it any longer and interrupted, "Mother, what are you saying? He Yuan is also the Su Family’s Lady, and Su Yansheng’s biological sister...."

Ye Zhiru could tolerate the Old Madam’s dislike and criticism of her, but she absolutely couldn’t stand her children being treated this way.

She abandoned her usual submissiveness and seriously said to the Old Madam, "Mother, I know you’re dissatisfied with me, but He Yuan is innocent. Frankly, if you can’t tolerate her, I can take the children and leave."

The Old Madam pursed her lips, "Don’t call me mother. My only daughter-in-law is Xianxian."

Ye Zhiru, with a dim expression, corrected herself, "Old Madam, Yansheng is my son, and He Yuan is my daughter. They’re biological siblings, and no one can separate them. If the residence can’t accommodate us, then we’ll simply leave."

Su XiuYu, in distress, shouted at the Old Madam, "Mother, do you want to drive me to my death?"

"Zhiru, I’ll go with you."

The Old Madam’s expression changed sharply, anxious and angry, but seeing her infatuated son, she had no choice but to change her tone, "Fine, fine, I can’t control you anymore. I’ll take Ah Lee and them to live in another courtyard, so they won’t be in your way."

This was her compromise for her son and an explanation for her granddaughter’s transgression this time.

Tang Xianxian was immensely moved by the Old Madam’s attitude, covering her face halfway with a handkerchief, tears streaming down.

"Old Madam...."

The Old Madam, with guilt, patted Tang Xianxian’s head compassionately, "Don’t call me Old Madam. You should call me mother."

"Even though I didn’t have the fortune to become your mother-in-law, I’ve always regarded you as a daughter. From now on, you’re my goddaughter. As long as I’m here, no one in this residence can bully you."

The Old Madam glanced warningly at her son, causing Su XiuYu’s mood to become irritable. He looked worriedly at Ye Zhiru, wanting to explain something but couldn’t speak because of his mother.

Aside from being a little downcast, Ye Zhiru wasn’t as upset as Su XiuYu imagined.

As long as her children were fine, she didn’t mind a bit of grievance.

Hearing that the Old Madam planned to take Tang Xianxian and her mother away, Ye Zhiru felt this was the best news she had heard in days.

Both her body and mind relaxed.

Tang Xianxian, eyes brimming with tears, held onto Su Li’s hand, following closely behind the Old Madam, avoiding Su XiuYu’s angry gaze.

The two were so close that Su Li could feel Tang Xianxian’s jubilant emotions dancing all over the place.

However, just as the Old Madam turned to leave, preparing to depart, she suddenly stopped, and with a serious expression, solemnly said, "My child, just remember not to regret it in the future."

After saying this, she sighed softly and left with the others, not waiting for a response.

Su XiuYu felt deeply humiliated and chased after the grand procession of people, declaring, "I will never regret it."

"My greatest regret is not meeting you before you suffered hardships."

Holding Ye Zhiru’s hands with both his own, Su XiuYu declared affectionately, "That way, I wouldn’t have passively followed my mother’s wishes to marry Tang Xianxian."

"That way, I could have loved you with a more perfect attitude."

If he had known that there would be a woman he cherished as much as life itself, he wouldn’t have married or had kids.

Immersed in self-reproach, Su XiuYu completely missed Ye Zhiru’s awkward and uncomfortable expression across from him.

Unnaturally, she tried to pull her hands away from his but didn’t dare to use too much force, failing to free herself despite several attempts.

"No, I’ve never regretted it. He Yuan is my most precious treasure, and I’ve never regretted it." Ye Zhiru whispered softly.

"What did you say?" The Madam’s voice was too soft, and he didn’t catch it.

Ye Zhiru smiled gently, shook her head, and replied, "Nothing."

The doubt in Su XiuYu’s heart quickly passed, and he didn’t dwell on it. What he loved most was Ye Zhiru’s smile for him.

Usually aloof and proud, she was tender only to him. Thinking of this, his love was about to pour out.

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The Old Madam also had a fiery temperament.

Having said those words earlier, once she returned to her courtyard, she ordered the servants to start packing.

The seldom-used other courtyard also had people sent to clean it up.

After arranging for everyone around her, leaving only Tang Xianxian, Su Li, and a few, the Old Madam sighed and lamented again, wrinkling her forehead.

"Xianxian, I’m sorry. I’ve let down your mother’s trust and entrustment."

Just as Tang Xianxian’s tears had subsided, they welled up again with those words, bringing tears immediately.

Ever since Su Li had met this convenient mother, she noticed her eyes were perpetually red, always holding an ocean of tears.

Impressively, despite crying for so long, her eyes never got swollen, retaining their beautiful peach blossom shape, watery and captivating.