Chapter 49 A bloodcurdling scream, brother's leg is gone.

Li Kechuan let out a shrill scream and immediately collapsed into a pool of blood.

Dongyin Lane, General's Mansion.

In the main hall of the front courtyard, Madam Qu was summoned by Old Madam Pei for questioning. "What exactly happened to Madam Lou?"

In fact, Madam Pei knew the truth perfectly well.

She had long wondered what her beloved granddaughter wanted to do with her father's two aunts.

So she was looking for someone to upset her own mother!

But she really is something, choosing this day to give her own mother such a 'birthday gift'!

On this day, almost all the prominent families in Jinling City came to the General's Mansion. If the reputation of mistreating concubines and illegitimate daughters were to spread, her foolish son would really have a hard time holding his head high in the court in the future.

"Mother, I don't know why my daughter-in-law suddenly came back. She was perfectly fine before..."

Ms. Qu pursed her lips in grievance, and even couldn't help but have tears welling up in her eyes.

Madam Pei simply couldn't bear to look.

How could Li Chaojing be so stupid, yet he married an even stupider wife?

We've had so many comfortable and carefree days in the past!

"Haven't you caused enough trouble? You're from the General's Mansion, after all, and you even have a young lady with you. Now that you're back, why don't you settle down quickly?"

Qu was extremely unwilling.

My mother-in-law had no idea what had happened six years ago!

But today... the whole of Jinling City is already watching the spectacle and the joke unfold at their General's Mansion.

Even on her birthday, she had to swallow her reluctance and grievances.

Otherwise, if she loses face in front of her husband, it will affect their relationship as a couple.

A forced smile appeared on Madam Qu's face: "Yes, I was too busy to go earlier, I'll go now."

After Madam Qu left, the women and girls in the room began to whisper among themselves.

I never expected there would be such a lively scene at the Li residence today; it was definitely worth the trip.

The old lady of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion pulled Madam Pei aside: "Why are you so angry? She's just a concubine and a daughter of a concubine, what can she possibly cause? It's fine if she comes back, it's just a matter of having two more mouths to feed."

Madam Pei had known the old lady of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion for a long time.

Over the course of thirty years, the two maintained correspondence without interruption, and the old lady of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion even visited Madam Pei at Qingsong Temple in person.

The old lady of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion personally came to visit today, which startled the entire General's mansion.

After all, given her status and position, it was impossible for her to return to celebrate the Qu family's birthday.

So he could only take this opportunity to visit her old sister and, incidentally, see her future granddaughter-in-law.

Once they met, they never let go of each other's hands.

The old lady of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion also complained that the old lady Pei was hiding Li Qingluo and refusing to bring her out to see her.

“I believe that the one you raise is definitely the best. So what if the one from before grew up in the General’s Mansion? He wasn’t the one I was really looking for. Without your bloodline, I wouldn’t even consider him.”

Madam Pei: "Stop trying to fool me. Didn't you arrange this marriage between your unborn children because you were closer to Madam Qu's mother?"

The old lady of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion: "..."

Why remember it so clearly?!

"Ah, when you get old, you can't remember things."

Madam Pei: "Hehe."

I'm too lazy to expose her.

Since the Marquis of Zhongyi's family is still willing to fulfill this marriage agreement and give Luo'er a good match, she doesn't care so much.

"I originally planned to take her to pay my respects to you in person on your birthday, but I didn't expect you to be in such a hurry and come here on your own."

"Unfortunately, she's developed a rash these past few days, and I don't know if it's something she's been doing. You're too old for that; you can't take such a risk. Let's talk about it on your birthday."

The old lady of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion: Oh, my tooth hurts.

When Qu rushed to the door, she saw Lou and that little bastard beside her, and a surge of anger rose in her heart.

Fortunately, the Lou family only gave birth to a daughter back then; otherwise, I would never have let her live to this day!

Unexpectedly, she was so ungrateful that she dared to return to Jinling!

Suppressing her pent-up frustration and discomfort, Madam Qu spoke up amidst the murmurs, "Aunt Lou, we sent you to Mount Emei to pray for our family back then. You worked so hard. Now that you're back, please bring our third young lady in quickly."

"Butler, make sure they are settled in."

Everyone around immediately praised Madam Qu as a wise, virtuous, and magnanimous matriarch.

Qu thought to herself: It would be good to gain a good reputation, but if Lou dares to come back, I will definitely have to take measures to deal with her severely in the future!

Just then, a commotion broke out in the street.

A group of people were walking towards this direction at high speed. Before they even got close, a strong smell of blood filled the air.

Madam Qu quickly covered her nose, her face full of disgust: "Where did these filthy creatures come from? What day is it today? How dare they come to our General's Mansion? Guards, hurry up and drive them away, lest they frighten our distinguished guests today."

Ms. Qu's face showed impatience and anger, and she quickly waved her hand.

The servants from the general's mansion ran out and tried to stop the men, but they were kicked away hard.

"We are the Imperial Guards and Prince Yun's men, who dares to block our way?"

As he spoke, a stretcher was left in front of the general's mansion.

A mangled, bloody body lay on a stretcher, and everyone immediately turned away in disgust.

However, they were all horrified: Why are the Imperial Guards and Prince Yun's men here? Has the General's Mansion gotten into some trouble?

Just as they were wondering, a burly man from the Imperial Guard stepped forward.

This person was none other than Yang Qinwu.

His face darkened and filled with murderous intent as he said, "Li Kechuan, the young general of the Dongqi Camp, concealed his identity and broke into the private residence of Prince Yun, attempting to assassinate His Highness Prince Yun despite warnings!"

"The guards couldn't stop him, so we stepped in to help His Highness and captured him!"

Qu seemed not to understand after a long pause.

"W-what? Everyone, what does this mean?"

Just then, Li Chaojing, having heard the news, walked out of the general's mansion.

"What happened?"

Qu's heart pounded like a drum. At this moment, all she wanted to know was, "Chuan'er, they say it's Chuan'er! Everyone, what happened to my Chuan'er? Where is he right now?!"

"He's clearly in his backyard right now, so how did he end up at Prince Yun's residence? Is there some misunderstanding?"

Li Chaojing also said with a stern face: "Everyone, how could my Chuan'er do such a thing? Absolutely impossible!"

Yang Qinwu sneered and pointed to the ground: "He revealed his identity himself, otherwise, how could he possibly be alive and well now?"

Yang Qinwu raised his hand, and one of Li Kechuan's thighs was presented to him.

Yang Qinwu: "Lord Li, His Highness Prince Yun said that if there are any doubts about this matter, you may go to His Majesty to plead your case. However, we have witnessed the young general storm into the second courtyard of His Highness Prince Yun's private residence today."

"Lord Li, take care of yourself. Farewell!"

After saying that, Yang Qinwu and the others did not linger and turned to leave.

The group of people in front of the general's mansion, upon hearing those words and seeing Li Kechuan, the young general of the Li family, lying unconscious on the ground, covered in blood and dirt and unrecognizable, not knowing if he was still breathing, with one leg still being held in Li Chaojing's hands...

Immediately, a commotion and discussion arose.

Qu screamed in alarm and fainted instantly.

Li Chaojing staggered several times, leaning against the gate of the general's mansion and clutching his leg. After a long while, he finally found his voice: "Quick, quick... summon a doctor... summon the imperial physician..."

"Chuan'er, Chuan'er! Chuan'er—!!! My son!!"