"A man will naturally grow up once he starts a family and has a wife and children. He'll understand that he has to shoulder the burden of supporting his family. By then, you won't need to say anything—he'll know what to do."
Marshal Chu took two sips of tea to suppress his anger. He felt both helpless and exasperated.
"I'm furious! This rebellious son of mine—I must have been cursed for eight lifetimes to give birth to him. If I'd known he'd turn out like this, I might as well have had a daughter. At least she wouldn't anger me like this every single day."
Madam Chu's eyes flickered.
If they had had a daughter, perhaps she wouldn't have had to worry so much either.
*
Meanwhile, Su Qiao was still busy working on her designs. Nanny Wu was preparing dinner, and Yingzi came rushing back in, drenched in sweat. Her large eyes, however, were filled with excitement.
"Nanny Wu, I have something to tell you."
"I heard that King Yama Wang was arrested!"
Nanny Wu was startled. The spatula nearly fell from her hand. "Arrested?"
How was that possible?
Yingzi said happily, "I heard the pregnant woman's family went to the Police Station to file a complaint. Then the people from the Police Station arrested him. We don't have to be afraid anymore."
Nanny Wu was surprised for a moment, but soon calmed down and continued stir-frying the vegetables.
"They're probably just going through the motions and putting on a show for everyone. Just wait and see—he'll be released in a day or two."
Yingzi froze. "Surely not?"
She felt extremely uneasy.
King Yama Wang's family was wealthy and influential. He must often come to places like clubs for entertainment. What would she do if she happened to run