Chapter 26: Upsetting the Future Little Wife

Looking up, Shen Yunran saw that Su Jinye had already shielded her behind him.

“Oh my daughter, this is so tragic…” Aunt Liu was about to rush forward to cry loudly, but seeing Su Jinye’s icy gaze, her heart trembled.

Was Su Jinye mad?

Her daughter had saved him years ago; how could he be so heartless?

And now, protecting that little vixen Shen Yunran—didn’t he dislike her?

Why protect her?

“Grandmother, expel them from the Su residence. They are never to set foot in the Su residence again,” Su Jinye ordered.

Aunt Liu and Shen Congyue cried and sobbed, but with the emperor present, they dared not cause a scene.

Once they left, the room fell silent again.

“Yunran…” Madam Xiao wanted to comfort Shen Yunran, but General Su stopped her and hurried her away.

The emperor and the empress also wisely took Ah Bao and left, leaving the young couple alone to have their time together.

[Aunt, I’ve created an opportunity for you to pursue your little wife. You’d better make the most of it!]

[I’m rooting for you!]

Ah Bao’s thoughts grew fainter as Su Jinye’s cold expression slightly softened.

Shen Yunran pulled her arm from Su Jinye’s grasp, stepping back to maintain some distance.

This scene pained Su Jinye. He pursed his lips, thought for a long while, and finally said, “Yunran, you—”

Shen Yunran looked down, then lifted her head and forced a smile, “You don’t need to say anything. I understand.”

Su Jinye: ?

Does she really understand his feelings?

Shen Yunran took a deep breath, “Su Jinye, let’s break off the engagement.”

Su Jinye’s pupils constricted, “What?”

Shen Yunran’s gaze was clear as she pretended to be at ease, “This is a decision I’ve made after much thought.”

Years of childhood betrothal.

But unfortunately, it was never his choice.

She had been prepared to propose this, yet saying “break off the engagement” still caused her heart immense pain.

But what could be done?

Su Jinye didn’t love her.

She hadn’t made an effort? She had tried, but Su Jinye simply didn’t see her.

She couldn’t bear to see him unhappy even a little bit.

If she was clinging to someone he didn’t love, how could he be truly happy?

He had great ambitions and skills, and a broader world to explore.

Rather than burdening him by holding onto him, she preferred to let him go and give him his freedom.

Sometimes, loving someone doesn’t necessarily mean being together, right?

She could remain unmarried for life, quietly supporting him from the sidelines.

“Yunran, I’m sorry.”

He nearly lost her.

Shen Yunran looked into his deep, sea-like eyes, her heart racing wildly.

But she forcefully suppressed the emotions within her.

Su Jinye lowered his head, his voice soft but resolute, “Break off the engagement? I don’t agree. Shen Yunran, I like you, have liked you for a very long time…”

He liked her so much that he was afraid to voice his feelings.

Afraid that no suitable opportunity would ever come again.

Shen Yunran was frozen in place, stunned like a wooden puppet.

But the emotions she had forcefully suppressed inside were breaking through.

She was so shocked her fingers were trembling.

This was the man she had loved for many years.

Since she was very young, she had liked him.

She followed him around like a little tail, calling “Brother Su, Brother Su.”

She had been incredibly happy since the day she became his fiancée.

But Su Jinye was always cold towards her.

She knew that Su Jinye didn’t like her, and didn’t like this marriage either.

She couldn’t bind him for a lifetime with childhood memories.

She had thought about warming him up, but after so many years of effort, she was truly exhausted…

She understood everything clearly, yet when Su Jinye said “Break off the engagement? I don’t agree,” she still clung foolishly to this unreciprocated affection.

She silently cursed herself for being so weak!

Shen Yunran wiped the tears from her face fiercely.

She hadn’t cried when she saw Shen Congyue on Su Jinye’s bed.

She hadn’t cried when Shen Congyue begged her to let Su Jinye go.

But now, she cried uncontrollably.

Did Su Jinye really… like her?

She couldn’t believe it.

“Su Jinye, give me some time, let me be alone for a while,” Shen Yunran pushed Su Jinye away.

General Su and Madam Xiao were waiting in the neighboring courtyard for good news about their son.

“Yunran has always been a good girl, kind-hearted and graceful. They say that families not of one kind don’t mix well. Shen Congyue is also from the Shen family, but she is no match for Yunran,” Madam Xiao sighed.

They had always been very fond of Shen Yunran, and they were grateful for the childhood betrothal arranged by old Mr. Shen.

They were just waiting for the right moment to have Su Jinye marry Yunran.

“Eh? Isn’t that Yunran? Why does she look like she’s been crying?” Madam Xiao was shocked.

Concubine De, holding Ah Bao, was sitting nearby and frowned, “Mother, why do they look like they’re arguing?”

“Ah—Uncle is so dumb! He made the future little darling cry.”

“Ranran, the little beauty, has always thought you didn’t like her. Now that you’re so enthusiastic, of course, she doesn’t believe it.”

“Uncle, you can’t eat hot tofu in a hurry. Matters of the heart need to be handled slowly.”

Madam Xiao: “…”

Ah Bao’s scolding was spot on.

Her stupid son.

Su Jinye looked over and then walked over.

“You, kid! What did you do to make Ranran cry?” Madam Xiao was unhappy and rolled up his sleeves, ready to give Su Jinye a beating.

But she was stopped by Concubine De. “Mother, I believe Jinye knows what to do. Give them some time to ease things between them.”

“Hmph! I tell you, if you make Ranran leave, I’ll kick you out of the house! I won’t recognize you as my son anymore. Go wherever you want.”

Su Jinye’s eyes held a hint of a smile. “Hmm.”

He definitely wouldn’t let Ranran go again.

[Grandma is so awesome]

[Grandma, why do I cherish you so much? Hugs~]