NOVEL NEXT Chapter 29 - III
Just when everyone thought Old Madam Li had returned to normal, she once again, in a nonchalant tone, remarked, “It’s a pity the Eldest Young Master Zhao already has a wife at home; otherwise, my Wan’er from the Li Mansion would be a perfect match for you. The fourth young master is very charming but lacks qualifications.”
Upon hearing this, the Eldest Young Master Zhao looked uncomfortable. On the contrary, Zhao Ruming behind him smiled, shook his head, and said with an uninhibited attitude, “If I can’t catch Old Madam Li’s eye, then this Zhao will be truly unlucky.”
In fact, Zhao Ruming had accompanied his elder brother out of familial duty.
The one interested to be married to him was the young lady of Li family. Zhao Ruming used to be surrounded by countless beauties and didn’t have any special feeling toward Li Wan. He hadn’t expected Old Madam Li to feel disgusted by him, and he took advantage of the situation to make a playful exit.
Many young ladies present secretly glanced at Zhao Ruming, relieved to hear his response. Old Madam Li’s words had inadvertently removed a potential rival.
Li Wan looked at Hong Man beside her eagerly, “Mother, please say something quickly.”
“Don’t blame us, Young Master Zhao. My old mother is not feeling well today. Don’t take her nonsense to heart,” Hong Man finally couldn’t help but stood up and said something to ease the relationship.
“Since the congratulatory gifts have been delivered, my brother and I will take our leave first.” Although Zhao Ruoting knew what his brother was thinking, he still felt unbearable and turned a deaf ear to Madam Li’s words.
It was not certain how far Li Tiancheng could go in the future. Compared with their Zhao family, this old woman was far behind. The old madam of the Li family truly had a good reputation now.
“Nephew, why don’t you stay for a drink before you leave?” Li Shengyu asked a little unnaturally to persuade him to stay. He only regretted that he didn’t force Duan Qin to leave just now. Now he had offended the Zhao family to death.
“No.” Zhao Ruoting said two words coldly and left with his fourth brother.
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“Brother Li, Old Madam Li seems a little strange today,” Guan Haoran, who was still hanging around Li Tianyan, asked curiously.
She just drove away Zhuang family from Shuncheng, and now she disliked Young Master Zhao. Although Zhao Ruming was not as talented as the eldest son of the Zhao family, he was still a leader. Was Old Madam Li unintentional or really didn’t like him?
“I don’t know about that.” Li Tianyan shrugged, but naturally put a piece of snack for Cheng Qi in his hand. Seeing that he ate it happily, today’s food must taste good.
Guan Haoran naturally saw Li Tianyan’s actions. There were rumors outside that Li Tianyan married an ugly shuanger and wanted to commit suicide in shame and anger. Now it seemed the rumors were not credible, “Brother Li is really considerate to his wife.”
“How, Cheng Qi is still young, so I need to take care of him.” Li Tianyan said with a smile.
When Cheng Qi heard Li Tianyan’s words, his cheeks that were chewing happily suddenly paused. He glanced at the things Li Tianyan gave him on his plate and stuffed them into his mouth. He thought to himself: ‘It turns out the young master is treating him like a child by being nice to him?’
“Hahaha, what Brother Li said is true.” Although he felt that Li Tianyan’s words were a bit off, Guan Haoran still agreed.
Peeking over at Li Tianyan, he saw that this young shuanger was indeed a bit young, but not to mention, just looking at the right half of his face, the shuanger of the Cheng family actually looked pretty good, which was a pity.
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At this time, Duan Qin also felt something was wrong. She thought about those words just now; how could she not even have this bit of self-control? Something must have gone wrong. In order not to reveal more things, Duan Qin didn’t dare to stay any longer.
“Grandma Cai, help me to get back and rest.”
Li Shengyu glanced sideways at her, gritted his teeth, and said, “You should have gone in a long time ago.”
Grandma Cai saw the old master’s face was not good, so she hurried up, helped the old madam up, and left through the back door of the banquet hall. She asked with a slightly worried face, “Old madam, what happened to you today?”
“I don’t know; it seems like I have been possessed by an evil spirit.” Rubbing her forehead, it would be nice if she knew what was going on.
“Old madam, stay.” This voice came from behind the two of them before they had gone far. Duan Qin recognized Hong Man’s voice and couldn’t help but tighten her grip on Grandma Cai’s hand, signaling her not to stop.
When Hong Man saw the old madam got up and leaving, she chased her out. Now seeing that she was turning a blind eye to her, she asked relentlessly, “What does the old madam mean? Why did you mention Wan’er’s marriage? Do you casually bring it up on such an occasion, you are ruining someone’s marriage?”
Li Wan liked Zhao Ruming. Didn’t the old madam know how much thought and effort she put into Li Wan’s marriage?
After a lot of effort, she sent Wan’er’s portrait to Madam Zhao and asked someone to say good words for Li Wan at the Zhao family. Seeing that Madam Zhao was finally moved, the old madam’s few words ruined her hardwork.
“Madam, you are overstepping your bounds.” Seeing that it was not convenient for the old madam to speak, Grandma Cai replied on her behalf.
She had been serving the old madam for many years. The younger generation of the Li family always respectful to the old madam. Now seeing the Hong Man’s attitude, Grandma Cai couldn’t stand it.
“You also know that I am the madam of Li Mansion. Is there a place for you, a servant, to talk here? If it weren’t for my Cheng’er, how could Li Mansion be as prosperous as it is today, and how could it attract so many aristocratic families from Shuncheng and Yuncheng for this birthday banquet?” Hong Man said confidently, the success of Li Mansion depended entirely on her son.