Chapter 258 For my daughter, I'll do it!

The main courtyard of the Marquis of Anping's residence.

Song Yizhen arranged for people to set off several strings of firecrackers at the door, and then instructed the kitchen to prepare a table full of dishes. The family closed the door and celebrated joyfully.

People are in high spirits when they have a happy occasion, and even Madam He's face was glowing.

He picked up a cup of tea, looked at Li Mu, and her eyes involuntarily reddened.

"It is your mother who has wronged you. In those years, your mother was immersed in her own pain and did not teach you properly."

"That's why Li Yongfeng (Marquis of Anping) has ruined you, making you neglect your duties all day long..."

As she recalled the past, Madam He's hand, holding the teacup, trembled slightly.

Li Nanke held her hand and interrupted He Shi with a smile.

"Grandma, today is a happy day. Let's not talk about the people who make us unhappy, okay?"

Madam He lowered her eyes to look at her granddaughter's fair face, paused, and took a deep breath.

"Yes, today is a happy day, a good day for your father. Let's not talk about anyone else."

He moved the teacup forward a little further and gently touched Li Mu's wine cup.

"As the old saying goes, 'Settle down and establish a career,' but you've settled down and yet you haven't established a career. This has always been a worry for me."

Now that I see you've decided to pursue a career in government, I'm truly happy for you. So I'll offer you tea instead of wine, wishing you a smooth and successful career, and a meteoric rise to high office.

In the end, Mrs. He couldn't hold back her emotions, and her voice choked slightly.

This was the first time Li Mu had seen his mother so emotional. He turned to look at his wife beside him.

Song Yi looked at him tenderly, her eyes filled with undisguised joy.

"I also wish my husband peace, good fortune, and that all his wishes will be fulfilled."

Li Nanke stood up, holding her teacup in both hands, and smiled sweetly.

Her voice was crisp and sweet, "Me too, me too! I wish Father a bright future, wealth and good health."

Looking at the three most important people in Li Mu's life, a surge of emotion almost welled up in his eyes.

It was as if all the hard work of the past few days, the worn-out shoes, and the thin legs had suddenly gained real meaning.

He picked up his wine glass, first clinking it against He's teacup, then Song Yi's, and finally Li Nanke's teacup.

Then, laughing, he downed the wine in his glass in one gulp.

"Okay, I'll drink three cups."

After three cups of wine, Li Mu's face turned completely red, but he couldn't hide the joy in his eyes.

I said I wouldn't mention Marquis Anping, but I couldn't help it.

"Mother, you didn't see how ugly his and the second son's faces were at that time. They would never have imagined that my memorial had been sent to the palace by Princess Zhaokang through Ke'er as early as yesterday."

Then Consort Shu transferred to His Majesty's carriage. Ah, I did promise His Majesty I would submit a proposal within ten days, but I didn't say it had to be on the tenth day.

Li Mu smugly ruffled Li Nanke's hair.

"All of this is thanks to our Ke'er. How did my daughter's brain develop? At such a young age, she was able to come up with such a brilliant idea as to openly repair the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass."

"Come here, Ke'er, Daddy toasts you. You are truly Daddy's little lucky star."

Song Yi looked at Li Nanke with a doting smile on her face.

"Ke'er is our family's little lucky star."

Mr. He deeply agreed.

"It was Ke'er who saved us from the predicament of having our home confiscated and being exiled, and it was also Ke'er who made our family better and better."

My health is getting better and better, all thanks to our Ke'er.

Li Nanke smiled, her eyes crinkling.

"Since Ke'er has made such a great contribution, may she make a small request?"

Li Mu waved his hand.

"Ke'er, just tell me what you want, and Daddy will buy it for you."

Li Nanke said, "My birthday is in two days. I would like to invite Princess Zhaokang and Wang Tongyun to our home as guests. Is that alright?"

Li Mu: "No problem at all. You're the birthday boy/girl, you can invite whoever you want."

Song Yi followed closely behind, saying, "Mother will send an invitation to the Wang family tomorrow, and we'll also send an invitation to Princess Zhaokang to launch our attack."

After a pause, she asked in a low voice, "There are only two princesses of similar age in the palace, Princess Zhaoning and Princess Zhaokang. If we invite Princess Zhaokang separately, will Princess Zhaoning have any objections?"

Li Nanke shook his head.

"Mother, don't worry. Princess Zhaoning has been spending time with the First Prince lately and hasn't had time to come to our residence."

Besides, I am Princess Zhaokang's study companion, so it is only natural for me to host a banquet for her.

Birthdays should be celebrated happily, and she didn't want Princess Zhaoning to ruin her mood.

Song Yi saw through her daughter's thoughts and did not bring up the matter of Princess Zhaoning again.

"This time, we were able to successfully send Father's invitation into the palace thanks to the Wang family's help in covering it up, and Princess Zhaokang's help in delivering it."

When I deliver the visiting card tomorrow, I'll also give them a thank-you gift.

The matter has been agreed upon.

Madam He patted Li Nanke's little tuft of hair and sighed, "Time flies so fast. Our Ke'er will be nine years old soon, and in a few years we'll be discussing marriage."

Li Nanke nestled into her arms.

"Grandmother, please take good care of your health. When it's time for me to get married, please help me choose a good husband."

He smiled and reached out to tap her nose.

"Okay, Grandmother, take good care of your health. Grandmother also wants to see what kind of husband my Ke'er will marry in the future."

Li Mu's face fell.

“In my heart, no boy is good enough for my daughter, let alone marriage proposals, okay? It breaks my heart.”

He clutched his chest, looking like he couldn't breathe.

He made both He Shi and Song Yi laugh.

Li Nanke's eyes darted around, and she tugged at Li Mu's sleeve, acting coquettishly.

"Ke'er will not get married in the future. She will stay with her grandmother, father and mother."

He's face was full of disapproval.

"When a girl grows up, how can she not get married?"

"But what if I get married and my husband treats me badly?"

"Of course, your father and mother will support you."

"But what if his official rank is higher than Father's? What if Father can't control him?"

Mrs. He was taken aback.

Li Mu immediately felt a sense of crisis and sat up straight.

"Don't worry, your father is already a fourth-rank official. Work hard and strive for a promotion soon."

"When your father becomes a high-ranking official, let's see who dares to bully you then."

Li Mu was instantly filled with ambition: to get promoted and protect his daughter!

His ambition lasted only a moment, and soon his face fell again as he started counting on his fingers.

"Oh my god, how many years will I have to live a life worse than an animal? It sounds so miserable..."

Li Nanke grabbed his sleeve and shook it, smiling sweetly.

"Father is so good, Ke'er will rely on Father to protect her from now on!"

Seeing the smile on his daughter's face, Li Mu straightened up again, his back which had slumped.

For my daughter, I'll do it!

The next morning, Song Yi personally went to the Wang family to deliver an invitation and also brought a thank-you gift.

After thinking for a moment, Li Nanke also wrote a letter by hand and asked Nangong Qiang to deliver it to Shen Cong.

Instead of inviting him to dinner at the Marquis of Anping's residence, I invited him to stroll through the night market that evening.

She had promised Shen Cong a few days ago.

Shen Cong had just returned from the palace when he received the invitation.

Erfeng approached him with a grin and handed him the invitation.

With a look of curiosity, he asked, "What birthday gift does Your Highness plan to give to Miss Ke'er?"