After Su Jingyue took the medicine given by Yu Xiaolian, he quickly stopped coughing, but the mood between the two brothers remained heavy.
Because he couldn't stop their father from heading south to Maizhou, Su Jingchen felt a sense of defeat and powerlessness.
Su Jingchen's anxious mood persisted until the twenty-second day of the twelfth lunar month, when he finally felt at ease.
The father's trip to Maizhou not only proceeded smoothly but also resulted in a substantial profit.
The father sent a carriage to bring the brothers home for the New Year, and during this period, he never brought up the matter of the Yao family's indenture.
The Su Family appeared harmonious and cheerful as they celebrated the New Year.
As the end of the first month approached and Su Jingchen was about to return to the academy, Mrs. Yao grew restless.
She subtly hinted at the matter of her indenture to the father.
