章節 73: Chapter 73: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Once marriage became a shackle, breaking free required a hefty price.

Xie Qifen also harbored fantasies of escape deep within her heart, but the shackles of reality were too heavy, forcing her to choose to silently endure.

She slowly raised her hand, wiping the tears from the corner of her eyes, her voice low and powerless, "Su Yu, you don't understand, the paths in this world, for a woman, are inherently difficult to navigate..."

This scene was a collision of differing world views, as well as a silent confrontation between feudal beliefs and personal awakening.

In the village bathed in the early morning light, this conversation might seem insignificant.

Yet it seemed to plant a seed of change, quietly waiting for spring to arrive.

The words blew through Su Yu's mind like a sudden breeze, causing her to pause momentarily.