Chapter 621: Chapter 620: Coming and Going
"Dad, Mom, I’d like to move in with the Liu Family," Qiu Yue said firmly. "In this way, I can be by your side every day, help with chores, and manage the family business. Wouldn’t that be better?"
"You want to live at home?"
"Yes!" Su Mengyao affirmed with a nod.
"This... Your father and I will have to think about it. After all, the Liu Family is a large clan, and your father is not the only young master of the Liu Family!" Mother Liu hesitated for a moment before speaking.
Upon hearing this, Su Mengyao’s expression immediately turned to one of disappointment.
"Little sister, don’t be sad. Although the Liu Family is a large clan, it pales in comparison to the royal mansion. Besides, Liu Junjie is their only male heir, and he is not favored. Previously, most of the family’s business was managed by the madam!" Liu Junfeng comforted her.
"Big sister makes sense!" Su Mengyao nodded in agreement.
"Alright then!" Father Su pondered for a while and finally agreed to Su Mengyao’s suggestion. "Let me discuss it with your mother, and in a couple of days, we’ll confirm with you!"
"Mhm!" Su Mengyao nodded, smiling.
...
The next morning, when Su Mengyao woke up, the sun was already high in the sky.
"Eh, how come I’ve slept till now and still haven’t woken up? Did I not sleep well last night?" Su Mengyao frowned, muttering to herself.
"Mom, Mom!" Su Mengyao called out.
"Yao Yao, what’s wrong?" Mother Su emerged from the kitchen, carrying breakfast with a cheerful smile.
Su Mengyao walked over and took the breakfast. "Mom, I’m hungry. What did you make for breakfast?"
"Oh, it’s all made by Mommy. Come and sit down to eat!" Mother Su said.
"Mhm!"
Su Mengyao sat down and started eating with her chopsticks, consuming the food heartily.
After finishing her meal, Su Mengyao stood up and headed to her boudoir. She needed to freshen up.
After she changed her clothes, applied her makeup, and combed her hair, she was ready to leave when there was a knock at the door.
"Come in!"
The door slowly opened, and Su Mengyao saw Su Mengyao standing outside, her eyes instantly welling up with tears.
"Big sister... wuwuwu... Big sister..." Su Mengyao burst into tears.
Seeing Su Mengyao like this, Su Mengyao couldn’t help but cry as well. "Silly girl, why are you crying? Come sit down. We sisters haven’t seen each other for so long. Let’s have a good chat!"
"Mhm!" Su Mengyao wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes.
Sitting at the table, Su Mengyao asked, "Big sister, did you call me here for something today?"
"Yao Yao, I know you have suffered these years, but you have to believe that as long as the two of us are together, there will come a day when I’ll help you get your revenge!" Su Mengyao clenched her fist, her eyes filled with determination as she spoke.
"Big sister, you..." Su Mengyao looked up in shock.
"Big sister, are you really willing to help me take revenge?" Su Mengyao asked excitedly.
"Of course, how could I possibly lie to you?" Su Mengyao nodded.
"That’s wonderful! I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time. If it weren’t for you, I might be dead by now!" Su Mengyao said, touched.
Su Mengyao grasped Su Mengyao’s hand, expressing her gratitude. "Big sister, thank you. Without you, I might not even have the courage to live on!"
"Big sister, thank you!"
...
After Mother Su made breakfast in the kitchen, she came out to the courtyard and saw Su Mengyao sitting at the table in deep thought. She asked, "Yao Yao, what are you thinking about? Are you concerned about something?"
"Mom, how did you know I’m worried?" Su Mengyao looked at Mother Su, puzzled.
"Your eyes are red and swollen, and you have dark circles. It’s clear that you didn’t rest well last night!"
"Mom, I’ve been thinking about big sister!"
"Yao Yao, how is the second miss doing?" Mother Su asked with concern.
"Big sister got married to the son of a wealthy family, and I also heard that they have an heir who is 15 years old and is already a martial master!" Su Mengyao replied truthfully.
"I see!" Mother Su nodded.
"Mom, don’t you find it strange? How did big sister get married all of a sudden?" Su Mengyao asked, puzzled.
"You’re right!" Mother Su nodded.
"Mother, there must be a reason. I suspect my second sister’s marriage is a sham!" Su Mengyao said.
"A sham? How could that be? There can’t be any mistake with that. If you really want to know the reason, go ask your second sister herself!" Mother Su said.
"Oh!" Su Mengyao acknowledged.
"Alright, after we finish eating, I will take you to see your second sister!" Mother Su said.
"Yes, I understand!" Su Mengyao smiled and replied.
"Now, go get ready, it’s almost time for school!" Mother Su urged.
"Yes!"
...
"Mother, the second sister is here!" Father Liu called out.
"Oh!" Mother Su replied, quickly welcoming Su Mengyao into the house.
"Mother, let me look at your injury!" Su Mengyao said.
"Alright!"
Su Mengyao carefully examined Mother Su’s arm. "Mother, what happened to your arm? Did you fall again yesterday?"
"Ah!" Mother Su cried out in pain. "There’s nothing to worry about, my child!"
"Mother, please don’t hide it from me. Your wound is still bleeding. Tell me what happened?" Su Mengyao asked urgently.
With a helpless sigh, Mother Su said, "This is what happened: after you left yesterday, when I was picking vegetables in the garden, a few horses rushed at me as if they had gone mad. Luckily, I dodged in time to avoid an accident, but my arm was injured in that mishap, and now, it has scabbed over!"
"So that’s what happened!" Su Mengyao fell silent for a moment before asking, "And what about my second sister?"
"Yao Yao, don’t take it too much to heart. Your second sister, well... never mind," Mother Su stopped mid-sentence.
Seeing Mother Su like this, Su Mengyao understood her thoughts and comfortingly patted her hand, "Mother, don’t worry, I won’t give up!"
"That’s good to hear!"
"Mother, I’m a bit tired. I’ll go rest now. We still have to go to the city later," Su Mengyao said.
"Alright, go ahead. Just remember, don’t let your second sister find out that you’ve met with your elder sister!"
"Yes!"
...
Su Mengyao returned to her room and lay on her bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
Mother Su was right, one of them had to back out between the second sister and the younger, or given the second sister’s temperament, she would never let things go and would surely seek revenge. Therefore, she had to stop her second sister and prevent her from causing more trouble for the elder sister.
"Second sister, second sister! Wake up! You can’t continue to be like this!" Su Mengyao murmured to herself.
"Miss, you’re awake!" Qiu Yue came in.
"Yes!"
"Let me help you get dressed. We need to pay respects to the lady soon!"
"Alright!" Su Mengyao responded, getting out of bed to get dressed.
"Miss, I will go get some warm water for you!" Qiu Yue offered.
"Alright!" Su Mengyao said.
A moment later, Qiu Yue came in with a steaming hot basin, soaked a towel in the warm water, and helped Su Mengyao wash her face.
"Miss, we have a new dress to make today. Which one would you like to wear?" Qiu Yue asked.
"I don’t know, any will do!"
"Alright, Miss, I will choose a suitable outfit for you!"
A moment later, Qiu Yue had selected a dress for Su Mengyao. After trying it on, Su Mengyao nodded in satisfaction.
"Miss, you should go freshen up. I’ll bring some water for you to wash," Qiu Yue said.
"Alright!" Su Mengyao replied, turning to walk towards the cleaning room.
After Su Mengyao had freshened up, Mother Su had already brought a bowl of porridge and placed it on the table.
