Afterwards, Yin San personally escorted the dazed Su Yecheng back to the Su family, claiming that he had put in a lot of effort to rescue Su Yecheng from a group of bandits who were notorious for kidnapping and trafficking. He demanded that Su Qingshui fulfill his promise and immediately arrange for Su Yelin to be engaged to Yin Mo.

Su Qingshui agreed.

Chanyi immediately ran to inform Su Yelin when she eavesdropped on this news.

When Su Yelin suddenly saw Chanyi hastily approaching, a glimmer of excitement flashed in her eyes. She grabbed Chanyi's arm and exclaimed with joy:

"Has he arrived?"

Chanyi waved her hands and exclaimed urgently, "Sister, what did you say? Master has arranged your engagement and intends to betroth you to Yin Mo, the son of Yin San!"

Like being struck by a bolt from the blue, Su Ye remained silent for a long time, thinking to himself that this couldn't be possible. Could it be that Yin Mo had not died? Immediately, filled with anger, he decided to find Su Qingshui to clarify the situation.

Cicada Clothes grabbed her:

"What are you doing, sister?"

"Find my father."

"Don't go, sister. Master promised them that if they rescue Junior Brother Cheng'er, he will give you to them," Chanyi explained.

"I am not a commodity that can be used as a bargaining chip," Su Yelin angrily retorted in a low voice.

Then, wait until Master Yin San leaves before you go. Ah Ren and Ah Zhong just finished giving Cheng'er Shidi a bath and changing his clothes. Sister, you should go and feed medicine to Shidi first, and then find Master later in the evening.

Cicada Clothing considerately looked out for Su Yelin, so Su Yelin could only suppress his anger and go to visit Su Yecheng.

Su Yecheng's disappearance and subsequent mental deterioration within less than half a month undoubtedly dealt another heavy blow to the Su family.

At first, whenever someone said something, Su Yecheng would tightly hug himself and vigorously shake his head, then repeat the last two words of whatever was said.

"Chen'er, who is the one who harmed you like this? As long as you tell Sister, Sister will definitely help you seek revenge..." Su Yelin spoke earnestly, hoping to awaken Su Yecheng's disordered mind, which was already in great pain."

Su Qingshui and Su Yelin both examined Su Yecheng's body. He was covered in bruises and had clearly suffered inhumane abuse and persecution, resulting in mental disorder and abnormal behavior.

"S...seek revenge." Su Yecheng huddled on the bed, tightly wrapping his arms around his legs, vigorously shaking his head, "Revenge... revenge..."

"Yes, sister will avenge you!" Su Yao Lin continued to gently stroke the ends of Su Yao Cheng's hair like a caring mother.

"Susan Yang shook her head and said, 'Revenge... revenge...'"

"Who harmed you like this? Tell big sister," Su Yelin pressed for answers.

"Sister... Sister..." Su Yecheng continued to say foolishly.

Suye Lin sighed and picked up the medicine bowl to feed him the medicine. After finishing the medicine, she stayed by his side and watched him play with the once-beloved Rubik's Cube. After a while, she coaxed him to lie down and go to sleep, and when he fell asleep, she saw Su Qingshui standing at the door.

"Second Younger Brother has fallen asleep..." Su Yelin looked at him from afar and when she saw him nod, she continued, "There's something I need to tell father..."

"If it's about the Yan family's marriage matters, there's no need to mention it again." A hint of avoidance flickered in Su Qingshui's eyes.

"In my father's eyes, am I just a disposable object?" Su Yelin questioned sharply, her voice clear and powerful.

"I did not abandon Lin'er, and the Su family did not abandon Lin'er either. You are my daughter, and I am your father. Now that you have grown up, it's time for you to marry and start a family! Moreover, the words of parents cannot be violated. How dare you speak so disrespectfully and show no regard for your elders?" Su Qingshui growled from the shadows.

"I understand." The resolute air that instantly emanated from Su Ye Lin, combined with the clear and cold glow of the moonlight, "I refuse this marriage arrangement, my fiancé can only be Yin Lian, not Yin Mo, no one can change that!"

"Damn it! If you fool around with that stinking brat, Yin Lian, I'll skin both of you!" Su Qingshui cursed.

"Things have already gotten chaotic," Su Yelin forced a smile through the pain.

Su Qingshui was shocked and furious. He couldn't believe that his well-behaved daughter from the Su family would commit such a disgraceful act. If news of this were to spread, it would become a scandal throughout the entire city...

"He dares to be so bold!"

He doesn't dare, but I do. It's all because I love him. We have made a vow to never let each other down. I will never let Father betroth me to Yin Mo...

"Little slut! You've brought shame upon the Su family!" Su Qingshui slapped Su Yelin's beautiful face, causing her to fall to the ground. Her face stung with a burning pain, and tears welled up in her eyes. She was not one to easily shed tears.

"This is something you cannot defy. Accept it obediently, resign yourself to it, for that is your only path!" Su Qingshui spat out these words before walking away with his hands behind his back.

The night was so silent that it was heartbreaking.

Su Yelin sat on the edge of the porch, staring blankly into space.

As Yin Lian hadn't visited Zhengxin Hall for several days, Su Yelin gradually became melancholic and lonely.

She pondered day and night, constantly guessing whether he had forgotten the words and vows he made at the Matchmaker's Temple. Were his words at that moment spoken out of a temporary impulse driven by emotions?

Or maybe he must have grown tired of it, so he doesn't come anymore?

Or perhaps it was another girl who held him back, preventing him from breaking free?

Although Su Yelin was still calmly handling the affairs of the medical clinic, little did anyone know that her hidden heart was being tormented by a tangled web of countless thoughts and distractions.

Today, she has confronted Su Qingshui head-on, but tomorrow, she remains his silent fiancée.

If Lian'er doesn't come any longer, I will go find him and confront him face to face. I will ask him why he hasn't come to see me for so many days. If he has truly changed his heart, then I... I... Su Yelin couldn't continue thinking, her hands trembling uncontrollably.

"I can't believe I easily trusted that little scoundrel... a smooth-talking little hooligan!" Su Yelin muttered under her breath. The thought of what she had said in front of her father today made her feel extremely uncomfortable. She slapped her hand on the railing and secretly cursed Yin Lian, "He's bad, but I'll be even worse! I'll force him to be mine. If he doesn't comply, I'll go to the Lichun brothel and make him a lowly green-skinned pimp!"

Just as Su Yelin was sulking, a clear and melodious voice called out, "Sister Lin..." from the corridor. Chenyi came running over, beaming with a smile, and sat down beside Su Yelin.

"Sister, that guy hasn't come for a long time."

"Mhmm."

"Aren't you afraid that he won't come back anymore, elder sister?"

"It's even better if he doesn't come. It's much quieter here."

Chanyi carefully observed Su Yelian as she spoke insincere words, and gently said:

"But Sister, what you said to the Master was a bit too much..."

Su Yelin listened, her brow burning with fury. She grabbed onto Chanyi's ear and reprimanded, "..."

"You little thief eavesdropping on my conversation with the master! Watch as I twist your ears off, and warn you not to eavesdrop again next time!"

Chanye broke free from Su Yelin's grip and giggled as she skipped away, saying,

"I overheard it unintentionally as I passed by, it's not my fault!"

"Hmph, from now on, when master scolds you, I won't speak up for you anymore!" Su Yelin crossed her arms in front of her chest, pretending to ignore her. She looked up at the crescent moon in the night sky, her face filled with sorrow.

Upon seeing this, Chan Yi's face furrowed with worry as she said:

"Sisters who get married must stay in their husband's family forever, so I'm afraid there won't be any more time for my sister to come to the Zhengxin Hall and speak for me."

"If you make fewer mistakes, Master won't scold you," Su Yelin said to Wanyue without looking away.

Chancy held onto Su Yelin's sleeve and sat down beside her shoulder to shoulder.

"I really admire Sister. To be able to speak such words in front of the master... If Lord Lian Er were to hear them, he would surely be moved by meeting such an affectionate and courageous woman like Sister."

Su Yelin listened silently without saying a word.

The cicada shell seemed to be talking to itself: '

"...Sister, if Master forces you to marry, what should we do?"

Tomorrow, I will go find him.

Su Yelin withdrew her melancholic gaze, appearing calm and serene.

Chanyi knew that "he" referred to Yin Lian and laughed excitedly:

"I'll go with Sister too!"