Forced love, an inescapable fate

Chapter 161 So, love or not, it is obvious

Both of them were full of things on their minds, but they forced themselves to act as usual.

Even the delicious hotpot tasted like chewing wax.

And apart from the few words they just said, they didn't know how to start next.

But every time he looked up, he would always meet the other person's eyes, and then they would just smile at each other, and then immediately lower their heads.

Finally, it was Su Minsheng who spoke.

"Ali, there's something I've always wanted to tell you, but for various reasons, and also because of my own selfishness, I've never been honest with you. I've been thinking about it over and over again, and I feel like I must tell you clearly about this matter, otherwise, I'll never be at peace in my life."

Mu Qingli put down the bowl and chopsticks in her hands. She had just felt that Su Minsheng seemed to be worried today, especially his bloodshot eyes, which she had noticed early on.

I was just thinking about how to talk to him about their marriage later, so I ignored it.

Only then did she take a closer look at the person in front of her. He seemed to be much thinner than in the past few days, and the fatigue on his face was obvious.

Did something happen to him?

In the few years that I've known him, I only know that he has no father or mother, and only a master who has passed away.

Could it be that I have been too tired recently?

After all, whether in ancient times or modern times, the profession of doctor is very hard, and those who seek him for treatment are now high-ranking officials in the capital, so they are naturally a little more difficult to serve than ordinary people.

But what does he want to say to me at this time?

Mu Qingli was confused and could only make random guesses in his mind.

Before coming here, Su Minsheng had prepared himself mentally for a long time, but when he actually opened his mouth, he found it extremely difficult.

He was afraid that when she found out that he had also concealed his identity from her, she would react in the same way as when she first found out that Jiang Ci had deceived her.

Moreover, she has been hurt once, and telling her the truth now will undoubtedly hurt her again. But if he doesn't tell her all the truth, he is afraid that he will never have another chance in this life.

Suppressing all the thoughts in his mind, Su Minsheng told Mu Qingli his life story one by one in front of her confused eyes.

"Ali, I have concealed my identity from you. Although I had no choice, I still hid the truth from you."

After Su Minsheng finished speaking, he saw that Mu Qingli's expression was not as shocked as he had imagined.

Instead it was very peaceful.

"Brother Su, I already knew what you said. I knew it when you first came to Sifang City from Qi State. But everyone has their own secrets. You must have had your own reasons for hiding your identity. I understand, and you don't have to worry too much."

After she finished speaking, Su Minsheng did not feel any better, but felt even more bitter.

So, love or not, it's obvious.

This is good, then I can rest assured.

Then he continued.

"I was born in Shangjing. My parents loved me and I had an older brother who protected me very much. Before I was five years old, my life was much happier and better than many people. However, things changed when I was five years old. My father was framed and thrown into prison. Overnight, the whole mansion was inexplicably sentenced to exile. At that time, I didn't understand anything. I just watched many people rush into the mansion, dragging my father who was seriously injured, and then put heavy shackles on all of our hands and feet. I was scared and cried in my mother's arms, but my brother scolded me for being useless with red eyes. He said that men shed blood but not tears, but he obviously had red eyes too. Afterwards, we were escorted out of the city overnight. Not long after we left, a group of men in black blocked our way. There was no time to shout. I watched them kill me. My parents then came to me, who was being protected by my brother, holding a bloody long knife. Just as they were about to swing their long knives, my brother and I were rescued by someone. That person was the master I told you about. Later, my brother and I lived with the master. He taught me the medical skills to save lives, but my brother chose to practice martial arts. He had learned martial arts from our mother before, so he had a good foundation and learned very quickly. He was also very smart since he was a child, and he was top-notch in both martial arts and academic studies. I was weak since I was a child and couldn't lift a sword at all, although I also wanted to practice martial arts to avenge my parents. Later, my brother came to Shangjing alone, where we used to live. He changed his name to take our mother's surname, took the imperial examination, became the top scorer in the liberal arts exam, and successfully entered the court. By the way, I also changed my name to Ali. My real name is Su Yin."

Having said that, Su Minsheng paused, his eyes filled with sadness.

As for Mu Qingli, the expression on her face could no longer remain calm.

She probably guessed Su Minsheng's identity, but the brother he mentioned might not be the one she guessed.

The Su Mansion was the former Taifu Mansion.

And Su Minsheng is the rumored second son of the Su family, Su Yin. Unexpectedly, he is still alive.

Listening to him calmly telling the truth of that year, Mu Qingli felt uncomfortable and embarrassed.

It turns out that his true identity is so rough. With such an identity, it is inevitable that he has to conceal it.

But he is already so pitiful, how can I bring myself to say something like canceling the marriage?

She felt distressed and conflicted, and the corners of her eyes couldn't help but turn red.

Su Minsheng slowly stood up, walked to the window, and reached out to push the window in front of him open.

Pointing to the plum forest below.

"Back then, the Merlin here was just as beautiful as it is today. My brother and I sat in front of our parents. One of them made tea and played the zither, while the other danced. Although their dance moves were awkward and strange, at that time, all that could be heard here was laughter and joy."

In an instant, tears welled up in Mu Qingli's eyes, because such a scene was also her past.

She slowly stood up and came to Su Minsheng's side.

Reached out and hugged him.

She understood his sadness, his grief, and his longing for his loved ones.

Su Minsheng's body stiffened, tears suddenly rolled down his eyes, and he turned around and hugged her.

At this time, the two people who needed each other's comfort did not notice Jiang Ci who had been standing below for a long time.

He had already arrived when Su Minsheng said his first words, simply because his people told him.

Princess Qingli was feeling unwell and asked Su Minsheng to treat her.

He rushed over regardless of everything.

But after listening to everything Su Minsheng said word for word, the person who broke up with him because she knew that he had concealed the truth from her.

When facing Su Minsheng.

There is only one sentence: he must have had no choice but to do so.

Haha, that’s ridiculous.

He clearly hated what he had done, but when it came to the other person, he was so calm and even looked heartbroken.