Chapter 396: Two Days

Su Yu’s instructions left Li Yan completely dumbfounded. Indeed, Su Yu was the only imperial prince of the Xuan empire with a different surname, and Wang Jinhe, despite being born a peasant girl, was now not only a county princess with her own fiefdom but also the Princess Consort of the imperial prince. Li Yan couldn’t afford to provoke them casually.

“No, Su Yu, you can’t do this. We are all family,” Li Yan was in complete panic.

If the Li family suffered because of her, she dared not think about what she would face when she returned.

Su Yu couldn’t be bothered to deal with Li Yan and instead instructed Yuan Bao, “Yuanbao, oversee the punishment. I’m leaving.”

“Yes.”

“Uncle, I’m going to check on Shanshan.”

Su Long nodded with a smile, showing no anger towards Su Yu for punishing Li Yan.

Li Yan had indeed become arrogant recently and needed a lesson.

“Su Yu, stop for me! Husband, help me plead for mercy; I don’t want this punishment,” Li Yan watched helplessly as Su Yu walked away, with someone blocking her path, preventing her from catching up. In desperation, she had to seek Su Long’s help to plead for mercy.

Su Long looked at the visibly anxious Li Yan and said, “I warned you earlier not to be too arrogant. Did you really think that just because you’re older, Su Yu wouldn’t dare to do anything to you?”

“I…,” Li Yan stammered.

“How many things have you done using Su Yu’s reputation? Do I need to remind you?” Su Long shocked Li Yan.

“How… How did you know?” Li Yan was astonished. She had been very discreet, so how did Su Long find out?

“Thinking about how I found out? Li Yan, you used Su Yu’s identity to benefit your Li family. Did you really think I knew nothing?” Su Long hadn’t mentioned it before because these matters were not a big deal, not worth making a fuss about. Now it seemed he had been too naive.

“Do you think that things I know, Su Yu wouldn’t know?” Su Long continued, “Today, Su Yu laid hands on you not just because of what you said about Xiao He and Xiao Bao, but more so because you crossed a line.”

Li Yan instinctively took a step back, wondering how Su Long could possibly know.

“Su Yu knows everything happening in the entire capital, let alone the trivial matters within the Su family. If he had any interest in the position of the family head, it would have been his. It would have nothing to do with my son,” Su Long explained.

After Su Long finished speaking, he looked at Yuan Bao and said, “Yuan Bao, let them take action. Also, bring back everything that belongs to the Li family.”

Since the Li family would consider those things rightfully theirs, there was no need to leave them anything if they were going to act this way.

Yuan Bao nodded and said, “Take action.”

No matter how unwilling Li Yan was, she ultimately received fifty lashes.

Throughout the process, Su Long stood on the side, watching. Li Yan looked up at Su Long’s indifferent expression, and for the first time, she saw through this man completely.

“Su Long, you’re just a useless man. Your wife was beaten, and you didn’t even dare to say a word,” Li Yan looked at Su Long with a pale face.

“Let me correct you; it’s not that I didn’t dare to say, but I didn’t want to say. Li Yan, if you want to be divorced and sent back to the Li family, continue with your actions. In the future, see if there’s anything left for you due to Su Yu’s face,” Su Long said. Previously, it was because Su Yu hadn’t spoken that she had succeeded. Now that Su Yu had taken action, she wouldn’t be given any more opportunities.

Su Long ignored Li Yan and left directly.

Yuan Bao returned to Su Yu’s side and briefed him on the situation, not hiding anything from Su shan, who was sitting nearby.

Su shan sighed and said, “Ever since Su Yu’s identity as a prince was exposed, my mother has changed.”

“And as for the Li family, my father has told her many times to manage the people in the Li family and not go too far, but she didn’t take it seriously. Now, it’s come to this,” Su shan murmured.

Listening to Su shan’s words, Wang Jinhe reached out and patted her shoulder, saying, “These things have nothing to do with you. You don’t have to worry about it.”

“Sister-in-law, I don’t understand what she’s thinking.” Since Su Yu’s identity as a Prince was exposed, other members of the Su family had become more cautious, fearing that they might cause trouble for Su Yu.

But Li Yan was different. Instead of restraining herself, she became more audacious.

Thinking about the things Li Yan had done, Su shan even felt ashamed to face people.

Especially, she dared not face Su Yu: “Brother, the Li family has done a lot using your identity. You can’t let it go like this; you must make them return everything to avoid trouble for you.”

Su Yu nodded with a smile, “Alright, I’ll handle this matter. Don’t worry, just focus on preparing to leave with us.”

“Okay.” Thinking about going with Su Yu and the others, Su Shan was very pleased.

Finally, she could get away from Li Yan.

At home, Li Yan often talked about marrying into a good family and helping the Li family.

Hearing these words once or twice was fine, but hearing them repeatedly made Su Shan feel annoyed.

The people in the Li family had no ability themselves, so why should she sacrifice her own marriage for them?

Now that she had her father and cousin/Brother supporting her, Li Yan probably wouldn’t dare to do anything.

After dealing with Li Yan, it was time to deal with the Li family.

Yuan Bao informed the Li family to repay the money, and Li Yan’s father and brother thought they had misheard.

“Why should we give money?” And double the amount, which was over ten thousand taels.

Yuan Bao couldn’t be bothered to explain to them, saying, “I’m only here to inform you, not to address your doubts.”

“You… You’re just a servant, acting like you’re the master,” Li Yan’s brother angrily said, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Yuan Bao remained unruffled, looking at him calmly, and said, “Young Master gives you two days.”

After speaking, he turned and left, leaving behind the infuriated members of the Li family.

“Father, did you see his attitude? We are Su Long’s in-laws, and he treats us like this?” Li Yan’s brother complained.

Li’s father glanced at his son and said with a frown, “It seems that Su Yu knows everything we’ve done.”

If Su Yu didn’t know about their actions yesterday, why would he have taken action against them?

“Father, are you saying…”

Li’s father gave his son a look and said with a furrowed brow, “Prepare the money and send it over.”

“I won’t agree, Father. This is over ten thousand taels. Why should we just give it to Su Yu like this?” Li Yan’s brother gritted his teeth.

Why should they hand over their money just because Su Yu said so? No way.

Li’s father looked at his son displeased, “Linjiang, don’t be so concerned about these small profits. If we don’t give, we might lose even more.”

He knew the kind of person Su Yu was. Once Su Yu really took action, no one in the Su family could stop him.

“Father, I think you’re overthinking. What else can Su Yu do?” Li Linjiang said indifferently.

He wouldn’t give the money, and he wanted to see what Su Yu could do.

Li’s father wanted to say more but seeing his son’s disappointed expression, he shook his head and said, “Forget it.”