Chapter 1676: Chapter 1673: Attitude
“They truly care for their daughter. They just want to find a sincere son-in-law who treats Miss Chu well. As for the rest, they trust their own abilities to nurture him.”
“At the sa ti, by boldly spreading this news, they also want to express their stance, showing that they don’t value social status. Without a proper reason, they won’t marry into a noble family, unless a young nobleman is genuinely willing to wait until Miss Chu turns eighteen and has a good character approved by Lord Chu.”
“Think about it, how many risks this entails, already eliminating most noblen. Of course, noble families are smart. The ones truly willing to beco in-laws with the Chu family will discreetly have their illegitimate sons wait patiently and frequently appear before Lord Chu.”
Lady Li understood, yet blushed a bit, “Isn’t this all stirred up by the Chu family?”
“Ha, do you really think soone would blatantly do such a thing? Anyway, with the apparent turbulence in the capital, our Li family shouldn’t get involved. I had already given up on the idea of forming an alliance with the Chu family. Although it was indeed a good choice before, after they stated their reasoning, I know none of our grandsons can compare, so I don’t want to ddle any further. However, even if we don’t beco in-laws with them, we shouldn’t beco enemies. This ti was a great opportunity.”
Old Mada Li said, closing her eyes, sowhat weary, “Forget it. The mont I called you to co, you should have been prepared. I’m not surprised you’re acting this way. If we can’t foster goodwill, then so be it, and don’t have much contact in the future.”
Lady Li pursed her lips, still feeling Old Mada Li was making a fuss. After all, the capital doesn’t only have the Chu family.
Old Mada Li clearly saw her expression but said nothing more. She knew Lady Li’s temperant and believed she wouldn’t offend Ye Muyu.
But the Li family, without support, will eventually feel the dread of decline.
And this chance, cos from the Dowager Empress, and herself.
But she must let the younger generation experience it themselves to have the possibility of change.
“You may leave now.” Old Mada Li, sowhat weary, waved her hand to dismiss further discussion, turning away.
Lady Li hesitated, standing up but not imdiately leaving.
Old Mada Li frowned impatiently, “Why are you still standing here? Didn’t you always complain that I talk too much?”
“Mother, about the household matters…” Lady Li asked cautiously, only now feeling more regretful.
Old Mada Li lifted her aged eyelids, speaking indifferently, “If you continue making these mistakes, it shows your lack of ability. I will have no choice but to hand over the managent of household affairs to soone else.”
“Mother, you can’t!” Lady Li’s voice sharpened, as if she couldn’t understand why she would do this and couldn’t accept it.
“Why can’t I?” Old Mada Li’s voice was sowhat cold, her aged eyes filled with wisdom and indifference, “This entire Li family isn’t yours. You should reconsider your place.”
“Go back, and don’t co to until you’ve sorted it out.” Old Mada Li directly dismissed her.
The old nanny beside her stepped forward, coaxing Lady Li away. This ti, they parted on bad terms. After returning to her room, Lady Li smashed a vase but didn’t dare let the news spread, quickly asking soone to clean up.
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On this day.
Ye Muyu had just settled the accounts with Tang Dongfeng and reviewed the progress of the workshop.
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