However, the Madame of the Marquis' Mansion dispatched her men to the Su Family ahead of others, all because of a single jade pendant.
Unfortunately, by the time they arrived, Su Ting and his wife had already met with a tragic accident and passed away.
With Su Ting deceased, and his children raised in the countryside posing no threat to their position, the Madame of the Marquis' Mansion believed the matter was resolved.
However, she soon learned that Su Bin bore a striking resemblance to the Marquis and had gained recognition among scholars in the college. It was highly likely that he would make a name for himself through the imperial examination.
Fearful of the potential threat that Su Bin's return to the capital and reunion with the Marquis could pose to her own children, the Madame of the Marquis' Mansion devised a plan.