binnovel Chapter 85 My Suicidal Brother (3)
Chapter 85 My Suicidal Brother (3)
Li Xiang refused to marry Zhao Ruhua, so he began a hunger strike.
Su Dingding wouldn't indulge him; take it or leave it!
Since he is currently ill and recuperating at home, he has plenty of time, so it wouldn't be a bad idea for him to go and propose marriage on behalf of his brother.
After all, she was the eldest daughter of a general's family, and she had to maintain appearances, so Su Dingding was not stingy and prepared the best of everything.
The wedding venue and its furnishings were of a very high standard.
"He's our only older brother, we can't let him suffer." Su Dingding thought to herself with satisfaction.
When Li Xiang saw that his hunger strike was useless, he began to contemplate suicide by hanging himself.
The maid ran to the study to inform Su Dingding, who calmly and slowly walked toward Li Xiang's room.
When they arrived, they found him still crying and making a fuss, with the servants beside him desperately trying to pull him away.
"Let him go! If you're going to die, hurry up! So many people are waiting to collect your corpse!" Su Dingding shouted.
"Ah Zhe, I'm your own brother, are you really hoping I'll die?" Li Xiang cried bitterly.
“Since ancient times, no one has escaped death. Whether you die early or late, you will die eventually,” Su Dingding took a step forward, sat on the stool, and continued to say to Li Xiang, “Now is the perfect time to die. I’ll arrange a ghost marriage for you.”
"A-Zhe, how could you do this to me?" Li Xiang sat on the ground and cried bitterly. "I love Wan'er, and I will never leave her until death. I promised that as long as she lives, I will never abandon her. How could you marry someone else?"
Su Dingding laughed and said, "Your Wan'er is already the Emperor's woman, so marrying someone else won't break your promise."
"Even if I were to marry her, why does it have to be Zhao Ruhua? I don't want Zhao Ruhua!" Li Xiang stole a glance at Su Dingding. He wanted a beautiful woman, a beautiful woman who was both talented and gentle.
"What's wrong with Miss Zhao? Either marry her or hang yourself!" Su Dingding stood up and strode away.
"Ah Zhe, how could you be so cruel!"
Li Xiang could not possibly die, so he began to devise an escape plan.
Unfortunately, no matter when or where he tried to escape from the Prime Minister's residence, Su Dingding would catch him red-handed and whip him back with a small willow branch.
Finally, Su Dingding lost her patience and simply locked him in the room.
Soon, the wedding day arrived.
Li Xiang was forced to wear wedding clothes, his face clearly showing his displeasure.
Under Su Dingding's threatening gaze, Li Xiang had no choice but to complete the wedding with Zhao Ruhua and be led into the bridal chamber.
Li Xiang insisted on not consummating the marriage, which conveniently fulfilled Zhao Ruhua's wish.
However, from then on, Li Xiang also lost his freedom.
Without Zhao Ruhua's permission, he was not allowed to leave the mansion, and any resistance would result in a beating.
At night, Zhao Ruhua slept on the bed while he slept on the floor. Zhao Ruhua snored so loudly that he couldn't sleep, and his dark circles under his eyes were comparable to those of a panda.
Li Xiang was living a miserable life. When he finally met Su Dingding, he burst into tears before he could even speak.
"Brother, even though you're newly married, you should still restrain yourself. You're practically draining your body." Su Dingding deliberately mocked him.
"Ah Zhe, my brother has such a hard life..." Li Xiang complained, tears streaming down his face.
Su Dingding, however, remained smiling, as if it were all expected.
“Brother, couples should be tolerant of each other. Your sister-in-law hit you because she wants what’s best for you. Snoring is normal, you’ll get used to it,” Su Dingding advised.
Li Xiang cried even harder.
"Brother, I'm only thirty years old, but your hair has turned white and you're missing two front teeth. I'm so grateful that your wife will take care of me in the future. Marrying Zhao Ruhua is your good fortune. Don't take it for granted." Su Dingding patted Li Xiang on the shoulder.
"This good fortune is for you, do you want it?" Li Xiang shouted angrily.
"Brother, stop speaking recklessly. Your sister-in-law and I have been deeply in love for ten years. She has borne my children, and now her health is not as good as before. I must take extra care of her. A man who has a family should take responsibility. Don't say such nonsense anymore." Su Dingding said sternly.
Li Xiang still felt that fate was unfair and that Zhao Ruhua was not good enough for him!
"Ah Zhe, I want to divorce my wife..."
Before Su Dingding could respond, a furious roar suddenly came from outside the door, "Li Xiang, what do you want to do?"
Upon seeing Zhao Ruhua, Li Xiang felt a chill run down his spine and looked to Su Dingding for help.
Su Dingding pretended not to see, letting Zhao Ruhua grab Li Xiang's ear and lift him up.
"Brother, sister-in-law, I have something to say to your elder brother, so I'll head back first." Zhao Ruhua didn't forget her manners; after saying goodbye, she pulled Li Xiang out.
“Ah Zhe…” Li Xiangsheng stretched out his hand with a look of despair.
"Brother, men who listen to women will make a fortune!" Su Dingding waved goodbye to him.
Standing beside Su Dingding, Madam Song asked in a low voice with concern, "Won't my brother be beaten to death by my sister-in-law?"
"He deserves to be beaten to death because he brought it on himself." Su Dingding didn't feel sorry for him at all.
"Husband, my sister-in-law is straightforward and decisive. With her around, my brother is finally behaving himself." Madam Song breathed a sigh of relief.
Over the years, Li Zhe had worried himself sick over his elder brother, and she had seen it all. She often felt guilty for not being able to help him. Now, her husband could finally relax a bit.
As she spoke, Mrs. Song coughed again.
Su Dingding helped her up; Song's health was deteriorating.
Because she had to take medicine every day, she smelled strongly of Chinese medicine. Unfortunately, the medicine only treated the symptoms and not the root cause, and ultimately could not save her life.
In a way, the original owner of this body owed her something. While she was giving birth to several children, he was busy running around for Li Xiang and didn't take good care of his wife.
He has developed numerous health problems, and now even the best doctors are powerless to help him.
She had only three years left to live before she passed away.
"Madam, go back to your room and rest well. Don't overexert yourself." Su Dingding told the maid to take Madam Song back.
It seems we need to find an opportunity to extend Song's life. She's a very good woman; let's grant her at least another thirty years of life.
The next day, Su Dingding went to see the emperor and offered to resign from his official post and retire to the mountains, citing poor health.
The emperor looked up and saw that, in just a few days, his prime minister had a full head of white hair, was missing two front teeth, and looked haggard, clearly quite ill.
Despite his deep reluctance, Su Dingding was determined to leave, and the Emperor could only regretfully agree.
After bidding farewell to the Emperor and explaining everything, Su Dingding decided to move.
In this capital city, there are red tape everywhere, it's too troublesome.
It would be better to find a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters and live a peaceful life.
As for her children, if they have great ambitions, they can come out of seclusion when the time comes, and she will not stop them.
Upon learning this news, Li Xiang could no longer remain still.
He paced back and forth in the room. If Li Zhe left, how could he survive all alone here?
Sooner or later, that Zhao Ruhua will beat him to death!
In desperation, he decided that starting tonight, he would secretly dig a tunnel in the dead of night to escape from this cage!
The sky is high enough for birds to fly freely; Li Xiang would never be a caged canary!