''You have left us without a shred of honor-we cannot face anyone. You have literally buried us alive''. Su Xiu had followed her husband into the room but made no attemtp to stop him.
''You have destroyed our confidence,'' her father continued. ''I wish you were not my daughter-not born in our family-or that you had died at birth or that I had killed you with my own hands''.
Today, Yuyan did not weep at his words or at his beating; she just took the blows and accusations without a word. Li Zhen, exhausted stopped hitting her-he was breathing heavily. Yuyan stood silent before him.
''You still have time-leave everything behind. Divorce the man and marry Li Shufen: we will forgive you, forget it all''. This was Su Xiu speaking firmly.
''I did not do this to revert to old days. I will not return to your faith''. Yuyan spoke softly but with determination. ''Just set me free, let me leave this house''.