The Su Family.
"Su Wan is becoming more and more disobedient. She actually went to the Xiao Family to break off the engagement behind my back!
I have always conducted myself openly and honorably. After this, where will my reputation be!?"
Su Tong, the current head of the Su Family and Su Wan's grandfather, was livid.
He had only learned of the broken engagement not long ago.
Su Wan's father, Su Chunlai, cautiously glanced at Su Tong.
"Father, now isn't the time to blame Wan. It won't be too late to discipline her later.
I heard this matter caused quite a stir.
And that Xiao Ran stabbed himself through the chest with a sword before everyone and swore an oath.
If Heaven allowed him to live, then one day, he would surely repay the humiliation of that day.
And Xiao Ran really did survive. With that young man's temperament, if he truly..."
Su Tong snapped, "Are there any cowards in the Xiao Family bloodline? Having suffered such humiliation, if they ever gain power, they will surely repay it tenfold!"
"Father, now that things have come to this, spilled water cannot be gathered again. Better to strike early and eliminate future trouble!"
Su Tong's eyes widened in fury. "I, Su Tong, have been open and upright all my life. Besides, the Xiao Family's ancestor and I are sworn brothers. What are you asking me to do!?"
"I..."
Su Chunlai hesitated, unable to speak.
"I was thinking of killing Xiao Ran and rooting out the threat..."
The members of the Su Family all turned their gazes toward Su Chunlai.
Su Chunlai's face flushed red, overcome with shame.
Even he felt that his suggestion was somewhat inappropriate.
Su Tong said in a deep voice, "Kill Xiao Ran? Would that eliminate the threat? Wipe