Let alone half-sisters, even if they are so different from each other, they probably don't have much deep feelings for each other. "Then why is she pretending to be so sincere?"
"Probably... I want to secure Mrs. Li's position." Li Shaoan said casually, "She is not the only woman who has children in this house."
It is true that Li Yuwei's biological mother has long since died, and she was raised by the Qin family. However, Aunt An in this house, the biological mother of the third girl Li Yulong, has been keeping a low profile. The two of them have only been back for a long time, and they have already heard that Aunt An is gentle to others.
She is polite and considerate towards her servants. When there is a patient at home, she even helps to seek medical advice.
Compared to Su Yu, it seems that Aunt An can also be the wife of the Li family.
Of course, as the only legitimate son of the Li family, Li Shaoan still has a great say in who he wants to be in charge of the backyard.
Chu Yunli thought for a moment and smiled, "Whether it's your aunt or not, someone should come and tell you."
Li Shaoan was noncommittal. The two of them traveled for several days and did not dare to stop and rest. They were indeed very tired. They washed up and fell asleep.
On the morning of the next day, the two of them went to the main courtyard to pay their respects. Currently, only Father Li lives in the main room of the main courtyard. He doesn’t come back often, and sometimes he sleeps in the study outside. Even when he comes back, he probably doesn’t live there.
Main house.
The main room was quite lively today. When the couple entered, Father Li was sitting at the top. There were flowers and willows on the left and right, and the fragrance was fragrant.
Seeing them entering, the woman sitting at the door quickly stood up and said, "I have met the Second Young Master and the Second Young Madam."
Speaking of which, they were still acquaintances. It was the two people who Qin asked her to take back and later served Li's father in the study in the outer courtyard. Li Shaoan didn't look sideways, and Chu Yunli nodded slightly as a greeting, facing Li's father who was in charge.
salute.
"It's good that you're back." Father Li was very happy. "I'm just waiting for you to come back so that I can have a big banquet for the guests. It's a good thing to pass the exam. For as many generations as your family has gone up, there have been no scholars. Shao'an
, my father’s face also shines, hahahaha..."
It could be seen that he was really happy, the smile on his face never fell.
"My son didn't expect it to go so well, but... I don't like extravagance these days. It's best to have a big banquet for guests." Li Shaoan was serious. He didn't like to be flattered. "I passed the exam for myself.
I haven’t become an official yet, so I don’t want to be too public about it.”
Father Li was in high spirits and had long told outsiders that he would entertain guests. He did not expect that his son would say this. His smile faded and he frowned slightly, "Is this really true? Many of your uncles want to congratulate you in person."
He glanced at Chu Yunli again and stopped talking.
He told the women in the room, "All of you, get down."
When Yingying Yanyan exited, Chu Yunli felt that most of the sticky powder smell had suddenly dissipated, and her breathing became smoother. Then she heard Li's father say, "You go down too, I have something to say to Shaoan."
Li Shaoan held her hand and said, "Husband and wife are one, there is nothing she cannot listen to."
Looking at the hands of the two people holding each other, Li's father frowned more tightly, "You have a different status now. There is nothing wrong with the daughter-in-law for the time being, but her former identity was barely the second daughter-in-law of the Li family. I won't find fault with you.
People can't tell. The situation is different now. You are a civil servant and have already stepped into the official career. However, my wife has always treated you badly due to her status."
He was really not polite at all, he said these words in front of Chu Yunli, which showed that he didn't take his daughter-in-law seriously at all.
Li Shaoan looked at him with a half-smile, "What else do you want to say?"
Father Li suddenly became unhappy, "What's that look in your eyes? I have good intentions and plans for you. Your Uncle He's second daughter is fifteen this year and has good looks. It's just right to hire her as your wife. As for her...
If you can't bear it, you might as well stay with me and become a concubine."
As he said that, he looked at Chu Yunli and said, "Shao An is pleased with you, but you have to make plans for him. I won't be a bad person to make you separate. But you also have to be worthy of Shao An's affection for you. Don't
Delaying his future for his own selfish desires."
That makes sense!
"Dad, you don't know something. After gaining fame, marrying a wife and taking concubines all require reputation. When the current emperor was still a prince, he asked to marry the daughter of a fifth-grade military officer. Later, after he ascended the throne, many courtiers cited the queen's poor background as an excuse.
He wanted to establish a queen, but all the officials who suggested it were demoted. The Holy Spirit said: The union of husband and wife is an ancestral ritual and cannot be easily deposed." Li Shaoan said in a serious tone, "Knowing that you are my father, you will not harm me, otherwise I really think that you
You can't stand me being a prostitute, and demoting my wife to a concubine is even more taboo. If you ask me to do something that even the current emperor doesn't do, am I your biological father?"
"I also want to ask you, who gave you the idea?"
Father Li was surprised, "Why is it so serious?"
Li Shaoan became more serious, "It's so serious. It's a taboo for an official to spoil his concubine and kill his wife. Moreover, after gaining fame, the matter of taking concubines is stipulated by law and cannot be done recklessly."
"My son is already old, so I already know all these things, and now I have to prepare for next year's national examination. Doing these things at this time is very distracting for me."
Father Li had a serious look on his face and rubbed his fingers on the teacup. He had been the head of the Li family for many years and had supported many people under his command. The Li family's business had been booming over the years, so he was certainly not stupid. He knew that a man could not take a concubine, but in other cases
People don't take matters into account when it comes to wives, but the son is obviously in love with his wife and doesn't want to separate easily.
No matter what, he is a man, and he knows a man's thoughts best. When he is deeply in love, he wants to give everything to him with both hands.
Once you get past this point, it won't be that important anymore.
The father and son talked for a few more words, and Li's father asked them to go to the accounting room to withdraw money. Then he said that he had something to do in the front yard.
The two of them said goodbye and went out.
"I didn't expect that he would even consider playing matchmaker." Li Shaoan said in a serious tone.
Chu Yunli squeezed his hand, "Whose family is the He family?"
If no one mentioned it, how could Father Li expect to find a wife for his son if he was so busy?
"It seems that they have nothing to do with these women in the backyard. They should be people that dad knows outside." Li Shaoan smiled at her, "Don't worry, I will protect you."
Chu Yunli blinked, "I can protect myself."
Li Shaoan was a little frustrated, squeezing her hand with eyes filled with pity, "Don't you think you are too powerful? It seems that there is nothing you are afraid of, and you can handle everything on your own."
If she had to rely on others, Chu Yunli would have collapsed a long time ago. With her kindness, she should be able to have a good next life, but she was not willing to separate from him and forget him completely.
So step by step we got to where we are today.
She said in a serious tone, "I can't lose you."
Li Shaoan heard the deep affection in it, suppressed his playful smile, stretched out his hand to take her into his arms. "I can't lose you either."
The two hugged each other next to the rockery in the yard, with the breeze blowing and their hair and clothes tangled together, like a beautiful picture.
But a woman coughed softly from behind. Chu Yunli pushed him away, turned around and saw Su Yu standing not far away with a smile, "It's really enviable."
Seeing Li Shaoan's serious expression, he hurriedly said, "I have something to discuss with you about the He family."
Father Li had just mentioned the He family, and now Su Yu knew that either she had kept an eye on the main wife, or she was well-informed. Either way, it proved that she was quite capable.
They returned to the courtyard together, Chu Yunli sat aside, Su Yu looked at her several times, "The eldest young master of the He family also passed the exam this time. It was also because of this that the master had the idea of marrying his sister.
, you’re not in a hurry at all?”
Li Shaoan picked up the tea cup and said, "If you are talking about this, Aunt Su, please come back."
Yesterday she was Mrs. Su, and now she is Aunt Su. Although it is just a title, the meaning is completely different. Su Yu's expression changed slightly, "I know you don't believe that I am your aunt, but I dare to swear to God,
I have absolutely no bad intentions towards you. You must also learn to trust me."
Li Shaoan was already very impatient. Chu Yunli took over and asked, "What exactly do you want to say? These are the words you kept repeating over and over again, and we don't want to hear them either."
Su Yu no longer tried to be sleazy, "It was Aunt An who brought up the matter about the He family. The third girl's sister-in-law became a concubine for the He family. Don't look at our Aunt An who keeps a low profile on weekdays. She seems to be a good person, but
In fact, small thoughts are the most important.”
She looked at Chu Yunli and said, "Look, I actually don't want the second young master to have anything to do with the He family."
"What's the use of all this? We won't agree to the He family's affairs, and no one can force it." Chu Yunli said casually.
Su Yu was a little helpless. She found that these two people really didn't care about the He family, especially Chu Yunli, who was Juren's sister. She seemed to particularly believe that Li Shaoan would not divorce his wife and marry another. She didn't know where she got the confidence.
"But you have to know who is good to you and who has bad intentions for you. As far as I know, this morning you had someone give the third girl a gift you brought back."
Li Shaoan nodded, stood up and said, "Having said so much, what do you want?"
He was already impatient to stay here. Su Yu did not hesitate and said, "I want to move into the main house."
Chu Yunli was speechless.
A wife of the Li family, these people are just like grabbing the back seat, what does it mean to live in it? Qin has lived there for so many years, but she just moved out with a word. I heard that when she first moved out, she was still "sick" at first
"After a while, Li's father refused to visit her. After asking twice, he stopped asking, and she had no choice but to recover and go out again.
"If the master asks you about who is in charge of the backyard, I hope you can stand by my side. Likewise, I will put the affairs of your yard first in the future."
Li Shaoan pulled Chu Yunli, "Let's go take a nap."
He actually left Su Yu there, and she was a little angry for a moment. Even Li Zhangan would smile and say hello when he saw her. He was still the eldest son.
After the two took a nap, they walked around the streets again. It had been a long time since they visited Lincheng, and it still felt quite new.
They still went back after dinner. The next morning, neither of them went to say hello, because Li's father had someone send a message, so they didn't have to go to the main courtyard to say hello every day, which saved them both a trip.
In the afternoon, Chu Yunli went to wander around the yard and happened to meet Mr. Qin.
She was wearing lavender clothes, and she was much thinner. He asked her to sit down with a smile.
Chu Yunli looked like he had something to say, so he sat over and said, "When you first came in, I could tell that you were smart. Did you pour the mouthwash on me when you greeted me on the first day on purpose?
"
There is no point in stating these words clearly. Even if everyone tacitly agrees, Chu Yunli will not admit it and reaches out to pour tea, "Why do you say this? At the beginning, I didn't know that you were not my husband's biological mother, but I treated you as my mother.
Serve sincerely.”
Mrs. Qin didn't know whether she believed it or not. After looking around, she waved the maid away.
The maid exited, but did not leave. Instead, she stood outside the pavilion, looking on guard.
"I have something to tell you." Compared to Su Yu, Mrs. Qin was more direct. "I know that before you left, you insisted on making me disown me because you listened to Su Yu's words. Did she claim to be a young master?
An’s biological aunt?”
Chu Yunli raised his eyes and motioned for her to continue. Qin didn't show off, "But she's not. I don't know the whereabouts of the Su family's youngest daughter, but Su Yu can't be her. She was brought back from the flower house by the master.
Yes, as far as I know, every month a man or an old couple asks her for money, and those are her relatives."
"Although the appearance and last name are very similar, the fake ones are just fake."
Chu Yunli picked up the tea cup and drank tea. When her lips were about to touch the cup, she paused. Then she put down the tea cup and asked, "Who prepared this tea?"
Mrs. Qin was surprised, "Is there something wrong with the tea?"
"There are more drugs for female sterilization." Chu Yunli smiled half-heartedly, "It looks like it's aimed at me."
Mrs. Qin is already in her thirties, so it can't be given to her, right? At this age, even if she doesn't take medicine, she won't be able to give birth. It was obvious that she thought so herself, and said hurriedly, "It's not me."
"We will find out after interrogation." Chu Yunli raised his voice, "Come here, arrest everyone who has touched this teapot and teacup."
Anyone who dares to reach out to her will have his claws chopped off.
Soon a mother-in-law and a maid were escorted over. It is worth mentioning that the maid was someone close to the Qin family. It was she who prepared the tea today.
As for the old lady, she was the one lighting the fire in the kitchen. She just saw the teapot and couldn't touch it at all. At this time, her face was full of nervousness, "I'm just boiling water. If I knew Miss Licorice was going to do it, I would definitely have stopped her. Please
Second Young Master Mingcha."
Licorice had a loyal look on her face, "I definitely didn't add any medicine to this slave. Although I am just a girl, I will never murder my master. Madam, I have served you for many years. You should know my temperament best..."
The last words were said while looking at Qin, and they were quite meaningful.
Mr. Qin lowered his eyes, thoughtfully.
Chu Yunli folded his hands together on his knees, with a gentle look on his face, "Then the medicine was created out of thin air? Since you don't want to say it, you can only..."
She looked at the mother-in-law on the side, "The easiest way is to play the board. First get twenty big boards. If you don't tell me, I will play twenty later."
Seeing the mother-in-law take the order and leave, Licorice became anxious, "You... you are just a girl like me, and you should know that a maid can't help herself..."
"I have been unable to help myself." Chu Yunli's smile remained unchanged, and she was not afraid that she would mention her former identity in front of so many people. Although she had not lived in the mansion for many days, she also knew that there were many people in Li's mansion.
People secretly hate her, especially the girls in Li Zhangan's yard. They all used to have the same identity, but now she is superior and jealous, but she really doesn't do anything.
"But I am aware of current affairs. I know when to speak. For example, now, if you don't speak..." She waved her hand.
The mother-in-law quickly pulled her down and pushed her down on the stool, and the sound of the board hitting her flesh could be heard.
In fact, this Li Mansion was watched by Mrs. Qin earlier, and she liked to be tolerant, so it rarely happened to slap the board in front of everyone. As soon as the board was put up, Licorice screamed and looked at Chu Yun with hateful eyes.
The pear made the mother-in-law's hand become heavier. She screamed again and looked at Mrs. Qin, "Madam, I have been serving you for many years. I really didn't know that there was medicine in the tea. Please say something to me. Madam Second Young Master.
I don’t have any medical skills, so I already knew there was medicine in the tea before I even drank it, and this slave refused to accept it!”
Hearing this, Mrs. Qin looked grim and looked at the tea on the table suspiciously. Chu Yunli sneered, "My nose has been the most sensitive since I was a child. Before marrying into the Li family, my mother specially let me smell several kinds of tea.
The smelly things should never be eaten."
She smiled and ordered, "Go and find the doctor. Don't say that I wronged her and deliberately made Aunt Qin uncomfortable."
Within a few words, Licorice screamed in agony. Seeing that Mrs. Qin had no intention of speaking for her, she hurriedly shouted, "This slave has listened to the master's instructions."
The mother-in-law paused, not because she had done it, but because she was scared.
Chu Yunli raised his eyebrows, "Seriously?"
"Even if the master is here, this servant dares to say that." Licorice's eyes were full of pleasure, "You are just a girl with a low status, how can you give birth to an heir of the Li family?"
It's really possible. There are very few men in this world who don't care about children. If she can't give birth to a child, she can wait for a year or two. If she still can't give birth to a child in ten years, maybe Li Shaoan will get tired of her.
Dealing with Li's father requires a long-term plan. Dealing with this girl whose eyes are full of resentment is very simple. It just so happens that there are many people in the yard who are dissatisfied with her, and now there is one who dares to do it, just to scare the monkeys!
Chu Yunli's face was solemn, "I'm disrespectful to the master, and I'll hit you thirty more times!"
After collecting a total of fifty boards, whether she can save her life depends on her luck.
The author has something to say: Two hundred chapters have passed before I knew it. I would like to thank you all for your companionship and support~