Hearing her words, Su Ling Shan's body instantly tensed up, and she appeared extremely shy, not daring to look up at Old Madam Su.
Old Madam Su took it all in.
"Everything is almost ready," Su Ling Shan said softly.
"Mmm," Old Madam Su nodded, then asked a few more questions before steering the conversation to Su Shi Jie.
Old Madam Su said, "Ling Shan, Shi Jie is the heir of our Su family. In the future, you will live in this home for the rest of your life, and Shi Jie is also the future Prime Minister. Therefore, I hope you will not be willful and impulsive. You must take good care of Shi Jie from now on, do you understand?"
After speaking, Su Ling Shan nodded, "Your granddaughter obeys."
"Mmm, then you go back and prepare," Old Madam Su waved her hand. "This time, you don't need to attend the banquet. Just stay at home and keep this old woman company."
"Okay, your granddaughter understands," Su Ling Shan said.
"Alright, you can go back now," Old Madam Su said.
"Yes," Su Ling Shan curtsied and bowed.
After she left, Su Ling Shan took a letter from her clothing pocket and handed it to Su Ling Shan. "This is a letter my father wrote to you. Please deliver it to him for me."
"Mmm," Su Ling Shan took the letter, nodded, and then left the Su residence.
After Su Ling Shan came out, she hurried towards the Prime Minister's mansion.
Inside the Prime Minister's mansion.
As soon as Su Ling Shan entered the mansion, a maid stopped her, "Second Miss, the master requests your presence."
"Okay, I'll go see him now."
Su Ling Shan nodded and followed the maid towards the Prime Minister's study.
When Su Ling Shan entered the study, Old Madam Su and Su Shi Jie were sitting on chairs. The moment Su Ling Shan entered, both of them looked at her.
Seeing the vigilance in Old Madam Su's eyes, she immediately lowered her head and respectfully called out, "Your granddaughter greets Father."
Su Shi Jie's lips curved into a cold sneer. "After so many years, I never expected you to be such a good actress!"
His tone was incredibly cold, as if squeezed from between his teeth.
Su Ling Shan's body trembled.
But soon, she calmed down and said in a low voice, "Father, your granddaughter does not understand what you are saying."
"Heh, you don't need to understand!"
Su Shi Jie sneered, "I'm just reminding you to behave yourself. Don't let me catch any evidence, otherwise, don't blame me for turning ruthless!"
Su Ling Shan's heart skipped a beat.
For some reason, looking at the killing intent in Su Shi Jie's eyes, she suddenly felt a sense of being seen through and a fear.
"Father, what do you mean?"
Su Ling Shan asked.
"Heh."
Su Shi Jie sneered, "You should know better than anyone what I mean."
Saying that, he looked at Su Shi Jie beside him and said, "Shi Jie, take Ling Shan down to rest."
Upon hearing this, Su Ling Shan immediately shook her head, "Father, your granddaughter is not tired. Your granddaughter wants to stay here with Father."
Old Madam Su's brows furrowed.
For some reason, seeing Su Ling Shan's appearance, she suddenly had a bad premonition.
However, she suppressed her unease and said with a smile, "Ling Shan, your father has something to discuss with me now and it's inconvenient for him to see you. You go rest with me. Later tonight, Shi Jie will surely send someone to notify you."
"Yes, your granddaughter obeys,"
Su Ling Shan said, then walked to Old Madam Su's side, helped Old Madam Su up, and then curtsied to Su Shi Jie. "Father, I will take my leave now."
"Mmm."
Su Shi Jie nodded.
After Su Ling Shan left, Su Shi Jie immediately looked at Old Madam Su. "Mother, I brought something today, a birthday gift for you."
"Oh? What is it?"
"You will definitely like this," Su Shi Jie said, taking out a piece of paper.
Old Madam Su took the paper from Su Shi Jie, unfolded it, and her eyes widened.
"You… you…"
"Mother, don't worry, I always do things thoroughly and will never disappoint you," Su Shi Jie said. "However, Mother, there is one other matter that I hope you will agree to."
As Su Shi Jie said this, his gaze fell on the jade pendant worn on Old Madam Su's chest.
Old Madam Su's body stiffened, "Can I refuse?"
Su Shi Jie looked at the emerald jade pendant on Old Madam Su's chest and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. "Of course, you can refuse."
Saying that, his gaze shifted to the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone on the table.
Seeing this, Old Madam Su's body trembled violently.
She knew what Su Shi Jie wanted to do.
"You… you…"
Old Madam Su looked at Su Shi Jie, her face as pale as death.
"My mother, who is your own sister, was my concubine. She died when she was six months pregnant," Su Shi Jie said indifferently.
"But… but…"
"There are no 'buts'."
Su Shi Jie interrupted Old Madam Su, then took out a porcelain bottle from his embrace, poured out a few black pills, and handed them to Old Madam Su. "This can detoxify your heart. I found it in a secret realm. I'm not sure if this pill can cure the remaining poison in your body, so…"
"Are you suspecting me of lying to you?" Old Madam Su said coldly. "I'm telling you, I will never take your medicine!"
Hearing this, Su Shi Jie did not get angry.
He said calmly, "I didn't say you would take my medicine."
"Then what…" Old Madam Su gritted her teeth, "What do you mean!"
"The meaning is simple. You can choose not to take it, but once this thing acts up, even divine medicine will be useless, unless…"
"Unless what?"
"Unless there is a man who can detoxify you."
"Who?"
"Your most beloved granddaughter, Su Ling Shan."
"No!"
Su Ling Shan's face turned ashen, and she shook her head in disbelief. "This… this…"
"This what?"
A cold light flashed in Old Madam Su's eyes. "Ling Shan is the daughter I've always doted on and cherished. You want her to detoxify me, do you think that's appropriate?"
"In this world, who could be more suitable than Su Ling Shan?"
Su Shi Jie smiled.
Hearing this, Su Ling Shan's body trembled violently, and then her face turned as pale as snow.
"You want Ling Shan to detoxify you?"
"Mmm," Su Shi Jie said. "I've already investigated. Su Ling Shan has a pure Yin body, and she's a virgin. We can spread this news to the palace, and then let the Emperor bestow her marriage to Huangfu Jue. This way, even if I don't want to, Huangfu Jue will have to marry her."
"You dare!"
Old Madam Su's expression changed when she heard this.
"Why shouldn't I dare?" Su Shi Jie snorted coldly. "Since you don't want to live anyway, I don't mind being the bad guy again."
"You…"
"Mother, don't forget, I am Huangfu Jue's uncle. If I do something bad, how will he deal with me?"
After Su Shi Jie finished speaking, he ignored Old Madam Su and turned to leave the study.
Su Ling Shan stood outside the door, looking at Su Shi Jie as he walked out, her expression extremely distressed.
What exactly did Su Shi Jie say to Old Madam Su in the study!
"Miss Su," Old Madam Su called out to Su Ling Shan.
Su Ling Shan snapped back to reality, quickly composed herself, and walked over. "Grandmother."
"Ling Shan, is there really no cure for your illness?" Old Madam Su asked worriedly. "What can be done?"
"I… I don't know. Perhaps it's my fate not to die…" Su Ling Shan murmured.
She didn't want to believe this fact, because… it was too cruel for her!
"Alas!" Old Madam Su sighed. "Ling Shan, if you still refuse to marry Jue'er this time, do you know what the consequences will be?"
Hearing this, Su Ling Shan's body trembled violently.