Chapter 11: The Fierce Mother-in-law

To a normal person, it would be impossible for someone at the mere fourth level of the Ming Realm to win; they wouldn't even be able to beat a single finger of Su Zhengtao’s. Yet, Si Kongjing had been utterly fearless at the time, shielding Su Yuexi with his own body.

In that instant, Su Zhenglong had already accepted Si Kongjing as his son-in-law, regardless of whether he was a criminal or not.

But he still wanted to hear the reason for such fearlessness from Si Kongjing’s own lips.

Si Kongjing did not hesitate and spoke the truth: "Father-in-law, even if I am only at the fourth level of the Ming Realm, it is not necessarily me who would die."

In a flash, the smile on Su Zhenglong’s face stiffened, and his brows furrowed. Si Kongjing had spoken too boastfully.

His favorable impression of this son-in-law plummeted!

What he had wanted to hear was a declaration that Si Kongjing was not afraid to die for Yuexi, not this kind of childish, arrogant talk.

Su Yuexi didn't believe it either, saying to Si Kongjing, "You are far too impulsive. You should have listened to me and stayed hidden!"

She felt a sense of resentment; if her father hadn't appeared just now, the consequences would have been unthinkable.

"I am not used to hiding behind a woman," Si Kongjing replied after a moment's thought.

Taken aback, Su Yuexi felt she didn't like this statement. She replied softly, "But I am your wife. Protecting you is also my responsibility. Your situation is different from mine."

It came back to the same thing: she was a daughter of the Su family.

Conversely, as for Si Kongjing, the criminal son-in-law, the entire Su family wanted him dead as soon as possible.

Si Kongjing was deeply moved as he listened and wanted to explain something, but the words caught in his throat. Finally, he was left with: "I don't want my wife to suffer, not even a little bit."

The words were plain, but Su Yuexi covered her mouth, her heart trembling.

The smile returned to Su Zhenglong’s pale face; this was what he had wanted to hear.

There was even a hint of moisture in the corners of his eyes. Ever since his daughter had become disfigured ten years ago, no one had treated her this well.

The next moment, Si Kongjing added, "So wait a little longer. I will make those who humiliated you pay a heavy price."

The images of Su Zhengtao and Su Yun flashed through his mind.

Once his cultivation level improved further, he would definitely make them pay back the persecution of Su Yuexi today a hundredfold!

Su Zhenglong’s smile vanished once again, and the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably...

This son-in-law was indeed quite good, but he was stubborn, impulsive, and reckless.

Oh well, it was enough that a man was willing to give his heart to his daughter despite her appearance. He didn't know how much time he had left to live, so he would just have to find a way to protect them as they grew.

Su Yuexi felt helpless, but she felt more of a sweetness she had never experienced before.

Following that, Si Kongjing accompanied the father and daughter as they wandered through the Su estate, finally arriving at their home.

Before them stood a somewhat dilapidated courtyard, and the surrounding environment was extremely poor—not at all the place where a master of the house should live.

One had to remember that Su Zhenglong was the eldest son of the Su family head.

Seeing Si Kongjing’s surprised expression, Su Yuexi quickly explained, "This is the old residence from before the Su family became prosperous. The servants of the Su family live around here too. It’s a bit dirty; please don't mind it."

Si Kongjing certainly wouldn't mind. Where he lived didn't matter to him right now; he was just a bit surprised.

The situation of Su Yuexi’s family within the Su estate was truly difficult!

"Master..."

Suddenly, a woman rushed out from the courtyard gate. She shrieked as she reached Su Zhenglong, "How could you sneak out without telling me? Do you not want to live anymore?"

Si Kongjing looked at the middle-aged woman. If he wasn't mistaken, she was his mother-in-law.

She was dressed very plainly and had many wrinkles on her face, but one could still see from her features that she had been a great beauty in her youth. There were tears in the corners of her eyes; it was clear she had been frantic upon discovering Su Zhenglong was missing!

"Mother..."

Before Su Zhenglong could speak, Su Yuexi offered a greeting first.

Before the words had even faded, the mother-in-law, Mei Xiaofang, changed color instantly. Only then did she notice Su Yuexi’s presence, and she said viciously, "You shameful, ugly freak, why have you come back? Aren't you supposed to be at the pig farm?"

In an instant, Si Kongjing’s expression darkened. It was one thing for others to humiliate Su Yuexi, but even her own mother was like this?

Before Su Yuexi could open her mouth, Mei Xiaofang looked at Su Zhenglong again and shouted angrily, "I know, you asked your father to bring you back! It’s bad enough that you’re a disgrace, but don't you know the state of your father’s health?"

"Are you trying to kill your father just to leave the pig farm?" At this point, Mei Xiaofang was trembling with rage, pointing at Su Yuexi’s nose, "How did I ever give birth to a jinx like you?"

Su Yuexi was being berated relentlessly and was just about to explain...

But Su Zhenglong spoke first: "Xiaofang, it’s not like that..."

"Shut up! Didn't you promise me that you would listen to everything I say? Why did you go out?" Mei Xiaofang interrupted him heavily and called out, "Someone, quickly help the master to his room to rest."

As she spoke, she snatched Su Zhenglong from Su Yuexi’s hands and, with the help of a servant who had walked out, supported Su Zhenglong inside.

Su Yuexi hung her head low and looked at the dazed Si Kongjing, saying, "Mother is just like that. She is worried about Father’s health. She will definitely scold me in a moment; please don't talk back to her, okay?"

Si Kongjing remained silent. Seeing the pleading look in Su Yuexi’s eyes, he finally said, "I will... try my best."