Even if Shi Zhongqian kidnapped the child, it wouldn't be illegal, since he is the child's father. At most, he would be detained by the authorities for a couple of days and then released. By now, it seems that he is determined to cling to Su Bai Wei and her daughter.
Under such circumstances, Jie Jinglue's marriage proposal was like giving Su Bai Wei a lifeline. Moreover, as the Pingning Commander, if Su Bai Wei married him, Shi Zhongqian wouldn't dare to kidnap the child from a Commander's residence.
Now Su Xinyi somewhat understood why Su Bai Wei agreed to the marriage. Indeed, Jie Jinglue had a good-looking face, and if he didn't mind having a stepdaughter, the marriage would be quite suitable for both parties.
It was precisely because the marriage wasn't simple that the Lady was so distressed.
Lady No. 4 sighed softly and looked at the eldest Lady, asking, "Eldest sister-in-law, has Bai Wei said anything? What does she think herself?"
