"Momo, regarding the Su family..."
"Absolutely cannot let it go. The Su family cannot tolerate the three of us siblings. So, I, Su Zimo, will make the Su family realize the extent of their loss by losing us. Today, Wang Ji caused a scene at the Su family, humiliating them completely. I want to see what their next move will be."
A cold smile appeared on Su Zimo's lips. She was determined to make the Su family deeply regret their actions.
"Yunting, go rest! You've had a long day."
"Alright! Don't overexert yourself and get some rest."
Hu Yunting touched his nose, looking at Su Zimo's proud figure, feeling a pang of pain in his heart. He wondered when she would let go of her hatred and start living for herself.
The sound of cicadas filled the air on this spring night, adding a melodic tune to the quiet night.
Su Zimo sat cross-legged inside her Purple Spirit Space Ring, practicing cultivation. Despite being busy and exhausted every day, she never neglected her training.
After exhaling the last impure Qi, Su Zimo slowly opened her eyes. Earlier today, she saw the Nine Nether Spirit Space Ring on Mu Yunxuan's finger. The Nine Nether Spirit Space Ring, coveted by cultivators far and wide, now belonged to Mu Yunxuan. She had intended to find it for Lieren, but now that it had a new owner, she would need to find another profound artifact for Lieren.
Standing up, Su Zimo left the Purple Spirit Space Ring. As she passed Su Lieren's room, she noticed that the light was still on. Frowning, she entered and saw Su Lieren sitting on a cushion, deeply engrossed in reading and copying.
"Lieren, why are you still awake so late?"
Upon hearing her mother's voice, Su Lieren looked up and greeted her with a bright smile.
"Mother, you're back! Lieren is learning about accounting and business from you."
"But you already know how to read accounts. Why do you need to learn more?"
Su Zimo walked to Su Lieren's side and sat behind him, embracing him in her arms. She glanced at the items on the table.
Su Lieren enjoyed the warmth that belonged only to him. He gently leaned his head against his mother's chest, feeling the warmth and faint fragrance, creating a deep attachment within him.
"Mother, even though I can read accounts, there is still so much more to learn. Lieren wants to learn quickly and help you manage the business. I don't want you to bear the burden alone."
Su Zimo felt a deep sense of gratitude at his considerate words. All the hardships she had endured were worth it. Having three thoughtful children by her side already brought her immense happiness.
"Alright, you don't have to stay up so late for that! Starting tomorrow, Lieren will learn about business alongside me. This way, you can learn faster. You are the future young master of Bright Moon Manor, and this responsibility will fall upon you."
"Mother, I've been waiting for you to say that for a long time."
Su Lieren joyfully wrapped his arms around Su Zimo's neck, revealing a rare innocent side.
"Okay, now get some rest!"
Su Zimo carried Su Lieren to the bed and gently laid him down, tucking him in.
"Mother..."
"Yes, what is it, Lieren?"
"Can I ask you a question, just this once?"
Su Lieren looked at his mother with anticipation, simply wanting to know the answer.
Understanding his question, Su Zimo knew what her son wanted to ask. Lowering her gaze, she calmly replied, "Lieren, what would you like to know?"
"Mother, is our father truly dead?"
Coincidentally, Su Qi arrived outside the room at that moment. Upon hearing his brother's question, he froze, stretching his neck to eavesdrop on the conversation inside.
"Lieren, I'm sorry. Mother lied to the three of you. Your father is not dead. When the time is right, I will tell you who he is. But remember, Lieren, regardless of who he is, you must always stay by your mother's side, alright?"
They had the right to know who their father was, and she would tell them when they were older. However, she felt uneasy in her heart...
Su Lieren's eyes narrowed slightly. In fact, he understood that since his mother didn't want to reveal their father's identity, it meant that she didn't want anyone to mention him.
His mother's uneasiness caused Su Lieren's heart to ache. Perhaps he shouldn't have asked. "Don't worry, Lieren will not seek him out. I will always stay by your side, Mother."
Su Qi, who was eavesdropping, blinked his eyes vigorously, a smile forming at the corner of his mouth. As long as their father was alive, he would find out who he was, right?
"Get some sleep! Mother will go check on Xiner."
Su Zimo stood up, her heart heavy. She knew that she wouldn't be able to keep the truth about their father hidden for long once they returned to Haoyue Country. Despite that, she needed to endure and seek justice for the humiliation she had suffered.
The next day, Su Zimo fulfilled her promise and took Su Lieren and Hu Yunting to the shop under her name, where she had Su Lieren learn alongside her.
As they arrived on Qinghua Street, they coincidentally ran into Jun Lantian and Su Ziyun.
Upon seeing the two, Su Zimo furrowed her brow. These two were truly inseparable, appearing everywhere together.
Observing Qingyun Street, Su Zimo's gaze fell upon a restaurant called Zuijunlou, triggering a rush of memories.
At the beginning, Su Zimo had been humiliated by Jun Lantian in front of the Drunken Jun Building.
A resignation letter had tarnished Su Zimo's reputation and ruined her life. The humiliation and anger had seeped deep into her bones. Su Zimo's fists clenched tightly, her nails digging into her flesh, but she maintained a composed exterior.
"Momo, there are several shops on Qinghua Street that belong to the Three Princes. There are restaurants, cloth houses, casinos, and even a pill shop."
"Yes, I'm aware."
Su Zimo's gaze shifted as she watched Jun Lantian and Su Ziyun approaching them.
Su Lieren's face grew dark and serious, his eyebrows furrowing, and his lips tightly pressed together. This person was the Third Prince who had humiliated his mother, and he had seen him once before at Bright Moon Manor.
"Owner, what a coincidence to meet you here."
Su Ziyun was the first to speak, dressed in a dazzling red gown that exuded elegance in every movement.
Jun Lantian wore a black robe, his expression sending a chilling, gloomy aura as he looked at Su Zimo. Her interference had unraveled all his previous plans.
"What a small world! The two of you are truly inseparable. I wonder if six years ago, the Prince ruined the life of a young girl in her prime at this very place."
Su Zimo's icy voice held the same chilling effect.