CHAPTER 834: CHAPTER 838: MASTER’S MIGHT (16)

The Su Residence now appeared even more prosperous than it did on the day she left home; she could feel the vibrant atmosphere even through the courtyard walls.

Why would it face complete destruction five years later?

This was what the original person cared about the most. Although she didn’t say it, Su Li knew she cared.

"The Lady has returned...." A servant stepped out from the side gate, excitedly spotted Su Li at first glance, then quickly withdrew to report the news.

However, the servant suddenly noticed something peculiar.

The woman just now, though she resembled the Lady six to seven points in appearance, was actually more beautiful.

At first glance, one might mistake her for the Lady. Besides, even if the Lady were to return home, she wouldn’t choose this late hour.

The servant’s voice instantly awakened the whole residence, filling it with a burst of commotion.

Amidst the clamor, Su Li could still hear familiar sounds from her memories.

Su Bingchao’s loud voice remained as distinctive as ever.

In between, there seemed to be a gentle voice constantly soothing someone nearby.

"Get ready; let’s head to the Yan Family. Just a few days after marrying off my daughter, they let her run back on her own. I know my daughter; unless she’s been gravely wronged, she would never act this way...."

"Husband, calm down. Perhaps there’s some misunderstanding."

"Mother, what misunderstanding could there be? Don’t you understand my sister? She’s very stubborn."

"Did you see clearly just now? Was it really only the young lady outside the door, not accompanied by her husband?"

The voices approached swiftly, and Su Li could feel their urgency.

The bright red door suddenly opened in front of her.

A group of people stood facing her, stunned and at a loss for a while.

Su Bingchao’s eyes suddenly reddened, and his trembling lips couldn’t form any words. Mrs. Su, more emotional, immediately covered her face and wept uncontrollably.

Before she left home that day, the original person also knew that this departure might be the last time she’d meet them.

To prevent her parents from spending their later years in solitude, the original person persuaded them to adopt a well-mannered child from the many Mr. Su had taken in.

And her close friend happened to fall in love with this brother at first sight, resulting in a beautiful marriage.

The original person watched her foster brother and friend get married before reluctantly leaving with Su Xuan.

Having not seen each other for many years, both parties had changed in appearance, but with just one glance, time could instantly rewind to those vivid days.

A young couple, supporting the elders nearby, exchanged a glance, somewhat bewildered and confused by the current situation.

The person before them was not his sister, Su Fei’er, but someone who simply resembled her.

No, it should be said that his sister resembled the person before them.

Suddenly, a spark of realization struck Su Qing’s mind; could it be that person?

He knew that there was an aunt in the residence who went to seek immortality. He had once seen this aunt’s portrait in his father’s study, and she resembled his little sister quite a lot.

The family hadn’t hidden it from him; he knew that his father was not the biological son of the Old Master and Old Madam.

Thus, it was indeed surprising that Su Fei’er could look so similar to the aunt.

Because of this, the two most senior figures in the residence nearly treated his little sister like a treasure.

They cared for her like she was delicate glass, afraid she’d dissolve in their mouths or break in their hands. She truly enjoyed countless pampering, asking for stars but not for the moon.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have suffered at Su Fei’er’s hands, as everyone in the residence indulged her, truly a tale of woe.

The Old Madam always said seeing Fei’er was like having her Ah Lee still by her side.

Then, the identity of the person before them was self-evident.....

Su Qing was vaguely excited, his bright eyes gazing at Su Li.

This group of people were all speaking in riddles, yet not saying a word aloud. The Young Mrs. Su puzzledly cast a look at her husband, suggesting he explain things quickly, but Su Qing was wholly absorbed with the returning aunt, missing the signals his wife was sending.

The Young Mrs. Su pursed her lips, speechlessly turning her head. Looking at her in-laws now, there was no reliance to be found, so she had no choice but to speak: "This lady...."

"What lady? Call her Aunt."

Su Bingchao’s thunderous voice, filled with excitement, boomed. His eyes even glanced disapprovingly at his daughter-in-law.

Young Mrs. Su: "..."

She couldn’t bring herself to call out; the young lady before her seemed young and more beautiful than herself.

But not just her father-in-law, even her usually affectionate mother-in-law cast a glance over, "Aunt...." Young Mrs. Su resignedly drew a breath to calm herself.

Fine, it’s what the elders say; even if they tell her to call her an ancestor, she’d have to comply, right?

"Mm...."

Su Li blandly responded, further exasperating the Young Mrs. Su.

This person truly had thick skin; she dared to call herself that, and this aunt really dared to respond.

Yet, in front of her in-laws, she could only endure. The Young Mrs. Su smiled awkwardly, while twisting Su Qing’s waist with her hand, causing him to grimace in pain.

But now, none of that mattered because Su Li spoke.

"Brother, Sister-in-law.... long time no see..."

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The Rong’en Hall was brightly lit.

The Old Master and Old Madam, who had already retired for the evening, were awakened by Su Bingchao’s summons.

Su Li tried to intervene but couldn’t stop it. She could only watch with tightly drawn lips as the two elders, already in their sixties or seventies, were helped to the main seats by their personal nanny, crying as they went.

Su Li glanced at Su Bingchao and said, "Brother, you’re just as impulsive as ever...."

Mrs. Su immediately agreed, "Ah Lee is right, your brother has always been like this, he’ll never change."

"It’s truly a hardship for Sister-in-law; if not for you, he’d probably be alone all his life."

Mrs. Su nodded with some pride, "Indeed."

Meanwhile, Su Bingchao could only shrink into a corner, sullenly remaining silent, realizing that he’d done something foolish in his excitement.

But his parents wouldn’t blame him anyway.

Although he was jointly scolded by his little sister and wife, this familiar feeling had often appeared in his sweet dreams, though upon waking it was all an illusion.

His little sister, whom he thought he might never see again in this lifetime.

Who would have thought that he could see little sister again during his lifetime? She’s still so beautiful, lovely, and adorable.....

Happiness!

Seeing the current scene, the Young Mrs. Su was secretly shocked; she hadn’t expected that the famous yet unseen Miss Su was so beloved in the residence.

Outwardly, she wore a smile, but inwardly, she felt little joy and even a slight displeasure.

Before her marriage, her parents had inquired about the Su family’s situation.

The past events of the Su Family were not hard to uncover; many of the older servants knew that her father-in-law was not the biological son of the Old Master and Old Madam but an adopted one.

As for the Old Couple’s only biological daughter’s whereabouts, over the years, numerous speculations had emerged.

Some said she had died, some said she was taken away by her husband, and another, albeit absurd, theory was firmly believed by many long-time servants in the residence.

They all said that their Lady had gone to seek immortality.