When Rong learned that her daughter had returned, she hurried from the main courtyard to Su Ziyu's courtyard.

When he saw Su Ziyu, who was wearing tattered clothes, looked haggard, and was pale from the cold, his face was full of disbelief.

Is this still her daughter? The second young lady of the Su family? !

"Ziyou?" Rong called out tremblingly.

Su Ziyou raised her head and met Rong's incredulous eyes. She felt ashamed and quickly turned her head away, whispering, "It's me, mother."

Rong was heartbroken. How could her daughter, who had been spoiled by her since childhood, become like this?

"You go down first." Rong dismissed the maids around her.

All the maids left, leaving only the mother and daughter.

Rong's heart ached when she saw the bag she brought back, which was all made of coarse cloth and tattered stuff.

"Ziyou, why did you become like this? Is it because the Shen family treats you badly?"

When Su Ziyu mentioned this and thought of Shen's torture, his eyes instantly turned red.

"It's okay, mother. You know, life is hard for poor people. Rujun treats me well."

She choked up again and again while speaking, Rong Shi didn't believe her at all and held her hand tightly.

As soon as he held her hand, he immediately realized something was wrong. His daughter's hands had always been well-maintained, fair and tender, but when he touched them now, he felt a blister.

"What happened to you?! Why did your hand become like this?!"

No matter how slow-witted Rong was, he could sense that something was wrong.

"Ziyou, what's going on?! Could it be that Shen has been making things difficult for you?"

Su Ziyu lowered his head, his eyes becoming moist.

"Mom, I'm fine. It's just that winter is coming soon, so life is bound to be a little difficult. Once we get through this New Year, everything will be fine."

Rong patted Su Ziyu's hand with heartache and sighed, "You are stupid! When will this end? I don't know when Shen Rujun will become rich."

"If you continue to suffer like this, you will die in the Shen family! Are you mistaken?"

Su Ziyu trembled and shook his head. No, it couldn't be, how could it be wrong? Things in the previous life couldn't be wrong.

When she becomes a noble lady, not only will the Shen family's worth double, but she will also be able to lead the Su family to rise in status and bring honor to the family.

Just hold on a little longer, hold on a little longer and it will be fine.

Su Ziyou wiped her tears, looked up and said sincerely: "Mom, Rujun is a good student. These days, no matter the wind or rain, she has been studying hard."

"If you study hard at night, you will definitely pass the exam."

Thinking back to when Ziyou came back home, although Shen Rujun was a little reserved, he did not make any mistakes in doing things.

Rong's expression looked a little better, at least he looked steady.

But looking at Su Ziyu like this, he really isn't living a good life.

"In the Shen family, only Shen Rujun can make a difference. Ziyou, let me tell you, before you got married, you were the second daughter of the Su family."

"They have wronged you. You must stand up straight. If that old woman dares to harass you again, you must fight back!"

That being said, a daughter who is married off is like water spilled. If she were to be kicked out again because of an argument with her mother-in-law, Su Ziyu would lose all her dignity.

"Mother, I know you feel bad for me, but you have to believe in your daughter. Once Rujun is on the list, her life will get better, and she will also bring honor to the Su family."

Su Ziyu said softly, Rong looked at her with lowered eyebrows, sighed softly, and held her hand to talk intimately.

Upon learning that Shen refused to even give her a stove of charcoal to use, Rong was so angry that she wanted to rush to the Shen family to seek justice.

"It's almost early winter. If you don't light a charcoal fire in the house in this weather, you will freeze to death! You should stay at home today."

"But when Daddy comes back, I'm afraid..."

Rong's face was firm as she soothed him, "Don't be afraid. Your father is going to the court to discuss the sacrificial ceremony today and will not be back tonight."

"Discuss the sacrifice? Dad's official position is not high enough to participate in the sacrifice."

Speaking of this, Rong raised his eyebrows, and his old face was full of wrinkles from smiling.

"You don't know yet, your father has changed his position. Although he is still a sixth-rank official, he is now the Minister of Rites, which is a very lucrative position."

Su Ziyou was startled and quickly grabbed Rong's hand and asked anxiously, "Mom, why did my dad suddenly change his position?"

Speaking of this, although Rong was unhappy, it was indeed Su Jinhua who helped with this matter.

I can only tell the truth.

A hint of jealousy flashed in Su Ziyu's eyes, and his hands tightened in his sleeves.

This Su Jinhua is much more resourceful than imagined. I heard a few days ago that she was going to the border, and I didn't expect that she helped her father change his job before leaving.

Su Ziyou's face changed, and he suddenly realized that the news of Gu Yan'an's lameness had already been reported at this time, so why was there no information now? !

Moreover, Su Jinhua returned safely from the border and did not bring back any news.

Could it be that the matter of Gu Yanan's lameness was quietly covered up? !

Su Ziyou's face was filled with confusion, and Rong asked in confusion: "Ziyou, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so unhappy?"

"I'm fine mom, I'm just a little tired."

"You should take a rest. I will have some maids help you wash up. I will have someone call you over for dinner. You should have a good rest."

"Thank you, mother."

After Rong left, Su Ziyu sat in front of the dressing table with a ferocious look on his face. When he saw the scissors next to him, he angrily stabbed them into the table.

"Su Jinhua! Don't be so complacent, I will never let you off easily!"

……

It was not until dinner that Su Ziyu woke up and slept on his own bed, covered with a quilt. It was so warm.

When she opened her eyes and looked at the familiar room, for a moment Su Ziyu thought that she was not married yet.

Until the maid came to invite him in and brought new thick clothes, Su Ziyu changed into them and went to the main hall.

"mother."

After changing into new clothes, Su Ziyu seemed to have turned back into the pampered Second Miss Su.

Rong nodded with satisfaction and asked her to come and eat quickly.

While the mother and daughter were eating, Su Ziyu did not forget what he came for.

"Mom, I came back this time to ask you something."

"what's up?"

Su Ziyou bit her lip and said, "It's almost winter now, and the Shen family is in poor condition. We don't even have money to buy charcoal. I want to ask my mother for some help."

Rong sighed heavily, waved her hand, and asked the maid to bring a purse.

"I have prepared it a long time ago. You can take it first. But you have to keep an eye on the money, including your dowry. You can't spend it all at once, and you can't let Shen's family take it."

Su Ziyou nodded and took the purse: "I understand, mother."

The meal was eaten in silence, and after the meal Rong went back to rest.

Su Ziyu returned to her boudoir.

There was a charcoal fire in the room, bringing the long-lost warmth.

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