Su Xiaowan had also discussed with her cousins. In fact, their situation wasn't as bad as anticipated, nor was it the only option Su Xiaowan had thought of, although it might seem a bit drastic given her desperation at the time.
Of course, if things went as she envisioned, it would be the easiest solution, but nothing is absolute. At the critical moment, her eldest cousin, Song Yongyi, offered a different perspective.
However, if they burned bridges, the loss of business would be a minor issue. Yongyi fled overseas with little Pomegranate unless the child reached adulthood, it seemed unlikely they could return to China.
Moreover, even when the child came of age, they would still face the issue of family strife. Su Xiaowan could find a way to send them off, but no one could control the child's fate once they grew up.
