Susu glanced around, and what met her eyes was a pitch-black forest. She fearfully clutched the man's coat, "I'm scared..."
"Don't be afraid, I'll be back soon." He reassured her by patting the top of her head and softly said, "They're not after you. You hide here, don't go out. I promise you, I'll come back to get you within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."
Susu was still hesitating, but Zhang Sheng already said, "They'll catch up soon, there's no time, Susu. You are a woman too, you should understand how it feels to be forced to marry someone you don't want to."
Upon hearing this, Susu slowly let go of his coat. She looked at the woman with a sorrowful expression and softly said, "Don't be sad. Once my husband escorts you out, you'll surely find someone you like and get married."
Cui Xiuxiu's expression was dazed for a moment before she managed a stiff smile.
