章節 409: I Was Wrong

"Why can't I join in?" Su Wen demanded without entering, her words chilled.

"This is a discussion for adults; children should know better than to interfere." Ma Xiulan waved dismissively, treating Su Wen as if she were a particularly pesky fly. "Hurry up and release them. You shouldn't keep people waiting, no matter how shameless you are."

Su Qing, Su Xiu, and the little ones glared at the offending woman with eyes as hot as coals. Little Sister Su and Sixth Sister might have been young and were undoubtedly still children, but she and Su Xiu were adults. It was simply an insult to be treated with so little regard.

While most families still favored boys over girls, not many would show it so openly.

But what could they do but accept this humiliation?