Su Yu nodded without a second's hesitation. "Very well. I shall go find the clan elder now to act as a witness. But speaking of my youngest daughter, An'an—if not for the fact that she is alive, well, and in good health, do you truly think I would be so easy to negotiate with?"
At the mention of Su Shi'an, a pang of guilt stirred in Su Jinnian’s heart. Unable to voice his regret, he could only mutter under his breath, "Why bother calling a clan elder at all? This is clearly a private matter between our own family..."
"Father, please stop stalling and wasting time. I still have to hurry back to the city to host Magistrate Chen! If we happen to slight him, I fear even the eldest brother will be implicated..." The words trailed off, the implications hanging heavy in the air.
Chapter 58