My Sword Immortal Wife Has Gone Berserk - Chapter 4:

Chapter 4: Mother, I Want to Marry Lin Ce!

“Young Master, I want to go to the Su residence with you.”

Just as Lin Ce stepped out of the Duke of the Empire’s residence, Li’er came running after him, panting heavily.

Lin Ce turned and looked at her with a smile. “You stay here at the Duke’s residence. I can go alone.”

“No way! What if someone at the Su residence bullies you!?”

Li’er shook her head firmly and clenched her tiny pink fists. “Madam instructed me before we left—I’m to take good care of you!”

Lin Ce couldn’t help but laugh. He gently patted her head. “I know you want to see Su Nanqiao, but she’s not at home right now. She’s cultivating at the Myriad Sword Sect. Even if you go, you won’t see her.”

Li’er was surprised that Lin Ce had seen right through her. “Young Master, how did you know she’s not home?”

Lin Ce replied, “Ever since she joined the Myriad Sword Sect, she only comes home to visit her family for three days at the end of each month. Today is the seventh day of the ninth month—she’s definitely not at the residence.”

“Alright then, I won’t go.”

Li’er pouted and reached up to adjust the fur collar around his neck. Then, like a little wife, she fussed over him with countless instructions before reluctantly waving goodbye.

The Duke’s residence was in the eastern district of Bianjing, while the Su residence was in the western district, quite a distance apart.

Lin Ce didn’t go directly to the Su residence. He first stopped at the most famous pastry shop in Bianjing, Jin Hua Pastry House, to buy a box of Jiuhua Cakes. Then, he went to Wen’s Jade Workshop and purchased a pair of premium jade bracelets.

Only after preparing these gifts did he head toward the Su residence.

Jiuhua Cakes were Su Zhang’s favorite, and Madam Su adored jade jewelry.

In his previous life, when Lin Ce visited the Su residence, the gifts he brought were too casual, and Madam Su mocked him harshly for it.

In this life, since he intended to be with Su Nanqiao, he couldn’t neglect the proper courtesies. He had to choose gifts that aligned with her parents’ preferences.

Looking into the distance at the Su residence, that beautiful figure in white, the one who had jumped off the cliff with him, resurfaced vividly in Lin Ce’s mind.

He took a deep breath and murmured, “Su Nanqiao, I’ve come. This time, I won’t let you down.”

…

At the Su residence.

Su Nanqiao stood in the courtyard, left hand behind her back, right hand holding a sword parallel to her shoulder. Balanced on the tip of her sword was a stone the size of a millstone.

The stone weighed at least several hundred jin, yet she held it steadily with her sword, without the slightest strain.

The morning sun cast golden light over her jet-black hair, making it glisten.

Her delicate face appeared calm and serene, but a closer look would reveal the turbulence hidden in her eyes—clearly something was on her mind.

“Miss, Madam is awake.”

A maid ran into the courtyard, bringing the message Su Nanqiao had been waiting for.

Her eyes lit up. With a flick of her wrist, the stone flew off the sword and landed lightly in a corner of the courtyard.

She sheathed her sword and walked quickly through the corridors toward her parents’ courtyard.

Just as she entered, she saw a graceful woman watering flowers with a sprinkler can.

Seeing Su Nanqiao approach, the woman smiled while watering. “You’ve only been gone a few days. Why are you back already? Missing your mother?”

Su Nanqiao didn’t reply. She walked straight up to Madam Su and stared at her intently.

Madam Su’s expression gradually changed. She set down the watering can. “Why are you looking at me like that?”

After a moment of silence, Su Nanqiao finally said, “Mother, I want to marry Lin Ce.”

The words exploded like thunder out of a clear sky, leaving Madam Su wide-eyed and stunned.

She asked in disbelief, “What did you say?”

Su Nanqiao took a deep breath and declared with full conviction, “I want to marry Lin Ce. In this life, I, Su Nanqiao, will marry no one else but him!”

Madam Su reached out to feel her daughter’s forehead, puzzled. “You’re not running a fever… how could you be so muddle-headed?”

Su Nanqiao pushed her hand away. “I’m not confused. I came back this time just for this.”

Madam Su’s face darkened. She scoffed, “Ever since Lin Huairui was demoted and sent back to Yuzhou to retire, the Lin family has lost its influence. And that Lin Ce—I’ve heard he’s a sickly weakling.

But you?

You’re the daughter of the Minister of Rites and a personal disciple of the Myriad Sword Sect. In what way does Lin Ce deserve you?”

Su Nanqiao’s expression was firm. “The Lin family’s decline is only temporary. Prime Minister Lin might return to the cabinet at any time.

And Lin Ce? He’s not some sickly weakling. His brilliance surpasses every young talent in the world.”

Madam Su let out a disbelieving laugh and looked her up and down. “You’ve never had this attitude toward the Lin family or Lin Ce before. Besides, though you’re engaged, you’ve never met him. What makes you praise him so highly?

You say no other young talent in the world compares? What about Lu Dingsheng from the Imperial Astrology Bureau?

What about your senior brother Xiao Jing from the Myriad Sword Sect?

What about Wu Daoxuan from the Academy?”

Lu Dingsheng, Xiao Jing, and Wu Daoxuan—these three were among the most renowned young talents of the Great Zhou Empire in recent years.

Madam Su thought that bringing them up would surely silence Su Nanqiao.

But to her surprise, Su Nanqiao smiled proudly and replied with confidence, “Of course. Even all three of them together aren’t worth one of Lin Ce’s fingers.”

Her tone was almost boastful—like a child showing off her favorite toy, or a woman proudly speaking of the man she adored.

Madam Su was stunned. After a moment, she kept shaking her head. “You’re crazy. Completely mad. Who bewitched you to make you this way?”

Su Nanqiao said calmly, “Mother, I just hope you can understand my heart. One day, if Lin Ce comes to visit, please treat him as a son-in-law and show him respect.”

“That depends on whether he’s worthy.”

Madam Su’s face remained cold. Just as she was about to say more, a servant came in to report, “Madam, Miss, Young Master Lin Ce from Yuzhou has come to visit.”

“He’s here?!” Su Nanqiao exclaimed in delight.

Madam Su narrowed her eyes and gave Su Nanqiao a suspicious look.

“Nanqiao, tell me the truth—have you met Lin Ce in private already?”

She was now almost certain that Su Nanqiao had secretly seen Lin Ce beforehand. Otherwise, why would she come home so suddenly and talk about this?

Until now, Su Nanqiao had always been cool and focused on her cultivation, never showing the slightest interest in Lin Ce.

Su Nanqiao glanced at her mother, then smiled and replied, “I saw him… in a dream.”

With that, she turned and walked out.

Madam Su grabbed her. “Where are you going?”

“To see Lin Ce, of course!”

Su Nanqiao looked impatient, as if she could float to his side any moment.

“No!”

Madam Su said coldly, “You are not to show yourself. I want to see this Lin Ce first. If he’s truly as outstanding as you say, I will let him see you. If he’s ordinary and unworthy of you, then he doesn’t deserve to see you.”

Su Nanqiao frowned slightly, about to protest, but Madam Su continued, “In this household, your father handles state matters. You handle sect affairs. But I manage everything in this home. If you still acknowledge me as your mother, then do as I say!”

Su Nanqiao hesitated for a moment, then said, “Fine. But you must promise me to treat him kindly. And you’re not allowed to bring up the annulment.”

“Alright, I promise.”

Madam Su nodded and walked out.

As she approached the front hall, her brows raised slightly. “Lin Ce, I want to see what kind of man you are to make my daughter care for you this much.”

Seeing her mother leave, Su Nanqiao didn’t hesitate and followed right behind!

She didn’t understand why Lin Ce’s visit to the Su residence had been delayed by a day compared to her previous life.

But this time, she absolutely wouldn’t allow the annulment to happen again.

She, Su Nanqiao, would be Lin Ce’s wife!

As Madam Su walked through the main entrance and turned around a screen, she saw a refined young man sitting gracefully on a chair in the hall.

On the table beside him were two gifts. Upon seeing Madam Su, he immediately stood and bowed respectfully. “Lin Ce greets Madam Su.”

At the same time, outside the window of the main hall, Su Nanqiao, unable to rest easy, had silently followed.

She poked a small hole in the window with her finger, and her beautiful eyes peeked through.

The moment she saw Lin Ce, her usually calm face bloomed into a dazzling smile.

That smile made all the flowers in the courtyard pale in comparison.

But soon, her eyes turned red.

She stared at Lin Ce and gritted her teeth. “Lin Ce, this time, you’re not getting away with annulling our engagement!”