Quick Transmigration: Striving Every Day to Overcome Tribulation

Chapter 148 The Male Protagonist's Cannon Fodder Fiancée in a Farming Novel (Part 1)

He disappeared, and I waited for him for six whole months without any news.

Everyone advised me to accept the annulment of the engagement.

He and I were just an engaged couple who had only met a few times; there was absolutely no affection between us.

So I actually accepted the annulment of the engagement.

But he came back, and everyone turned around and blamed me...

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"Miss, something terrible has happened! General Fu, he... he's gone missing!"

The maidservant's face was filled with panic, her eyes reddened, and her urgent shouts broke the silence of the room. Her rapid-fire words trembled slightly with panic.

Having said that, she disregarded all etiquette and rushed into the room in a flurry of activity.

The first thing you see is Su Su sitting gracefully in front of a carved dressing table, wearing a moon-white brocade dress, her long, black hair flowing down smoothly, and a maidservant beside her is slowly combing her hair with a rhinoceros horn comb.

Upon seeing this, the maidservant hurriedly stopped in her tracks, frantically clutching the hem of her clothes with both hands, panting heavily as she tried her best to calm her disordered breathing.

A moment later, she bowed respectfully to Su Su, her head lowered, her body still trembling slightly from the shock.

"Alright, tell me what happened! Speak slowly, don't rush me."

Su Su frowned slightly, put down the comb, raised her hand to gently stroke the hem of her skirt, and spoke in a calm and steady tone. Her bright eyes looked at the maid, conveying a sense of reassurance, indicating that she should speak slowly.

The maid swallowed hard, trying to steady herself, her voice still trembling slightly:

"Miss, I heard from the servants in the manor that General Fu led his troops to successfully ambush the enemy on this expedition and was originally very successful. However, on the way back, he was frantically pursued by the remnants of the enemy army."

Those people came with great force, each one like a demon, determined to kill the young general.

The young general fought valiantly, leading his men in a desperate retreat. However, they reached a treacherous mountain ridge. The terrain was too dangerous; the horses were startled and stumbled. In the chaos… while trying to escape, the young general lost his footing and fell straight down the cliff.

At this point, the maid's eyes filled with tears, and her lower lip turned white from biting it. "Below the cliff is a rushing, turbulent river, with undercurrents and whirlpools. I'm afraid... I'm afraid General Fu is in grave danger this time."

Upon hearing this, Su Su stiffened slightly, her gaze fixed on the bronze mirror in front of her. The already exquisite and otherworldly face reflected in the mirror now seemed to be covered with a thin layer of frost, completely devoid of emotion.

Just then, the maid who was styling Su Su's hair suddenly tightened her grip because her mind was completely occupied by the news of General Fu's disappearance. The strands of hair pulled hard on Su Su's scalp, causing her to frown and hiss softly in pain.

The maid who had tied her hair up snapped back to her senses, the comb in her hand fell to the ground with a clatter, her face turned deathly pale, her knees buckled, and she knelt down with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly and apologizing in a tearful voice.

"Please forgive me, Miss! I deserve to die. I was distracted and hurt you. Please punish me."

Su Su said softly, "It's alright, get up. You didn't mean it. Be more careful next time, and let Hua Yue do it!"

After saying that, Su Su looked at the bronze mirror again.

The bright and beautiful face in the mirror was devoid of smiles, its brows and eyes filled with an unyielding sorrow, yet it remained exquisite and beautiful.

Su Su was extremely satisfied.

"What was the General's Mansion's reaction?"

She opened her mouth and asked, her voice cold.

“Miss,” Xiao Cui hurriedly replied, “when the old lady heard the news, she couldn’t catch her breath and fainted on the spot. She is still lying in bed unconscious.”

As the matriarch of the household, the general's wife managed to suppress her grief and take charge of the overall situation, arranging various matters, but her eyes were frighteningly red.

Miss Fu was devastated, her eyes swollen and red like walnuts from crying. She's currently hiding in her room and won't come out no matter who tries to persuade her.

Su Su nodded slightly and gave a soft "hmm" to indicate that she understood. After a moment of silence, she said again, "Go and inquire again to see if you can find General Fu. Even the slightest clue will do. Go quickly."

"Miss, the master and madam request your presence in the main hall; they have something to discuss," the servant outside the door announced loudly.

"Okay!" Su Su replied, and slowly got up, leaning on the dressing table.

She moved with light, graceful steps toward the hall, her figure elegant yet her gait heavy.

Her eyes were overflowing with sorrow and grief, like a deep pool holding tears, making one's heart ache and unable to help but feel heartbroken for her.

"Father, mother."

As soon as Su Su stepped into the hall, Madam Su quickly came to greet her, reached out and grabbed her hand, holding it tightly in her palm, tears streaming down her face before she could even speak.

“My poor daughter, what will you do now? General Fu’s fate is unknown. How will you live your life? Once this matter has calmed down a bit, we will break off the engagement! Although this will damage our reputation, we can’t let you ruin your life.”

As Madam Su spoke, tears streamed down her face, wetting the back of Su Su's hand.

"lady."

Minister Su frowned and couldn't help but remind them, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily as he lowered his voice and said, "Be careful, walls have ears. You can't say things like that carelessly. This is a serious matter, and we need to consider it carefully."

Tears streamed down Madam Su's face. She raised her hand and vigorously wiped her eyes with her handkerchief, soaking it halfway. After a few sobs, she raised her voice and said:

"Am I wrong? Look at the state of things now!"

General Fu fell off a cliff, below which was a raging, violent, and devastating torrent. No matter how powerful and extraordinary he was, it seemed that he had no chance of survival in such a desperate situation.

"Am I supposed to make my SuSu wait for someone whose fate is unknown, wasting her precious youth?"

Madam Su grew increasingly agitated as she spoke, her chest heaving violently, her knuckles turning white from gripping the handkerchief so tightly.

"Don't forget, they are just engaged, they haven't gone through the wedding ceremony yet, so they are still a step apart in terms of status!"

Even if you become a real couple, if things don't work out, you can still get a divorce! There's no need to hang yourself on this one tree.

Minister Su had been listening patiently, but upon hearing this, his face instantly darkened, veins throbbed on his forehead, and his eyes widened in anger as he abruptly interrupted her.

"You are utterly foolish! Fu Qiyun's actions were to protect our country and its millions of citizens. To put it bluntly, he disappeared to defend against foreign enemies and protect our territory!"

"Even their lives are still uncertain, and you're already shouting about announcing the annulment of the engagement. If this gets out, do you want to be condemned and criticized by the people of the world? Have you considered what kind of situation this will put my Su family in?"

Minister Su became more and more agitated as he spoke. In the end, he slammed his hand heavily on the table with a loud "bang," which made the teacups on the table shake and spill some tea.

Minister Su was furious, his chest heaving violently, and he deeply regretted his actions.

I remember my mother's old saying that one should marry a virtuous wife. At the time, I thought it was just old news, but I never expected that reality would slap me in the face like that.

His wife, who usually only knew how to manage the trivial matters of the inner quarters, was so clueless when it came to important matters. She was so short-sighted that she could only see the gains and losses of her daughter's marriage, completely disregarding the family's reputation and the situation in the court. This caused him to lose his temper at this critical juncture, which was truly a terrible miscalculation.

Madam Su, who had been holding her neck up and looking defiant, was startled by Minister Su's forceful slap on the table. She trembled and fell silent instantly, her eyes reddening. She bit her lip in grievance, her body trembling slightly, and she dared not breathe.

"Alright, Mother. It's alright, your daughter will never suffer a loss."

Su Su glanced at Madam Su's hands, which were cold from fright, and sighed inwardly. She then grasped her mother's hand and gently stroked it, trying to convey some warmth and soothe her emotions.

In reality, Su Su had other plans. She knew about Fu Qiyun's current situation. Not only was Fu Qiyun not dead, but he was also living in the countryside and getting along very well with a peasant girl!

Minister Su looked at the mother and daughter, feeling annoyed and confused. In the end, he couldn't help but turn and leave, leaving behind only one sentence.

"Susu, comfort your mother. I'm going out to work."

Having said that, he strode out the threshold, his robe fluttering in the wind, his back view revealing a hint of helplessness and anger, leaving only Su Su to gently comfort the frightened Madam Su.

When Madam Su saw Minister Su stride out the door, his imposing aura dissipating, she seemed to finally recover, her breathing becoming much smoother, and her previously chaotic mind clearing up considerably.

He gently placed his hand on Su Su's shoulder, pulled her to sit down on the chair, leaned closer, and whispered something.

"Susu, don't listen to your father's nonsense. Although there's some truth to what he says, your mother still can't let you go."

You're still young, you have a long life ahead of you. How can you let yourself be held back by an uncertain marriage agreement?