Chapter 52 Li Kechuan is completely finished.

Grandma Qu turned her head and looked at Grandma Pei with dissatisfaction.

"I heard that she has been raised by you, elder sister, since she returned to the manor?"

“I know she lacked a lot in the past, and after returning to the manor, she was spoiled by you, so she always went against her brother and even injured Chuan’er several times!”

"Older sister, I'm not trying to be mean, but Luo'er is too cruel and has no manners at all!"

Madam Pei looked at Madam Qu.

Qu's eldest uncle was the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and although Qu's father was only a fourth-rank civil official, the entire Qu family was very wealthy and powerful in Jinling City.

Old Madam Qu has always been domineering. Whenever she came to the General's Mansion, she acted like the person in charge, and her arrogance had become a common habit over the years.

But she has forgotten now.

The General's Mansion is no longer what it used to be. Pei Xiuzhen, who once shook the entire city of Jinling, has returned!

The General's Mansion is not a place for outsiders to make decisions!

Hearing what Old Madam Qu said, Old Madam Pei remembered that she had just helped with some chores in the front yard, which is why she managed to restrain herself from slapping the person.

He simply said coldly, "Since Luo'er came home, I have indeed been the one raising her. Are you blaming me for not teaching her proper manners?"

An awkward expression flashed across Grandma Qu's face.

"Sister, that's not what I meant. It's just that the situation at home is different today, so shouldn't she at least come out and take a look?"

Madam Pei: "Luo'er has developed a rash, and I heard that the maids in her courtyard are also feeling unwell. Granny Chang, if you feel unwell later, don't be afraid; you've just caught something."

Granny Chang, who was standing to the side, turned pale and felt herself starting to itch all over.

Madam Pei: "My dear sister-in-law, if you truly wish to see her, she will surely come to see you out of filial piety."

Have you thought it through?

Grandma Qu's face froze completely: "This, this, this..."

The two daughters-in-law behind her quickly tugged at Old Mrs. Qu.

“Mother, since Luo’er is not feeling well, there’s no need to force her to come out. Otherwise, I’m afraid that before we even understand Chuan’er’s injuries, another rash might spread throughout the General’s Mansion. What would we do then?”

Grandma Qu turned around and slapped her eldest daughter-in-law.

"Idiot, I didn't know!? Why are you so nosy!"

Madam Pei simply couldn't stand Old Madam Qu's methods.

"If you want to show off your power, please go back to your Qu family. My general's mansion is already chaotic enough today, and I can't stand any more noise and disturbance."

Granny Zhang stepped forward with a smile and politely asked, "Old Madam Qu, please don't worry. Our old lady is extremely anxious right now, not knowing what the eldest son's condition is. Our Li family only has this one legitimate son, unlike your Qu family, which has six or seven sons."

"Grandma Qu, it's getting dark. How about I arrange for you to rest first? I'll definitely let you know if there's any news."

Grandma Qu almost lost her temper and cursed when an old nanny bossed her around.

"That...that's my grandson after all! I...I'm not going anywhere!"

Just then, Qu Shi, who had regained consciousness, also rushed to Lancang Courtyard, weeping and wailing.

"My son—my Chuan'er—Chuan'er, please don't frighten your mother, please don't let anything happen to you, Chuan'er—"

"You are my lifeblood! Chuan'er—"

Madam Pei: "Stop wailing!"

Ms. Qu choked instantly.

Even Grandma Qu moved to the side.

Madam Pei stood up and looked at everyone in the courtyard with sharp, cold eyes.

"Isn't this annoying enough? He's not dead yet, but you've all cried yourselves to death!"

"Anyone who makes any more noise, get out!"

Madam Pei was not known for her good temper.

She never picks who to scold, nor does she choose the day.

Qu dared not cry out loud anymore. She could only sob and collapse to the side, staring at the main house of Lancang Courtyard, choking back tears.

Seeing her daughter in such a state, Old Mrs. Qu still stayed. She hugged Qu Shi tightly, tears streaming down her face, and whispered, "My child, please don't let anything else happen to you, or it will be like tearing out my heart!"

The courtyard gradually fell silent.

Li Chaojing stayed in the room with him until dawn, when he finally came out, dragging his extremely tired body, half of his hair white, and his face deathly pale.

Grandma Qu had long since fallen asleep and was still snoring softly.

Madam Pei opened her eyes the moment Li Chaojing opened the door and came out.

Qu Shi sprang up instantly, rushed forward, grabbed Li Chaojing, and asked anxiously, "How is he? Master, how is Chuan'er?"

Qu's eyes were red and swollen. At this moment, looking at her husband's expression, she had a bad feeling.

No……

Li Chaojing looked at his wife, then at Madam Pei.

He then shook his head, each word uttered with profound grief: "Even Doctor Luo... was helpless... He only managed to save Chuan'er's life! Chuan'er's left leg... is gone! Completely gone..."

Qu: "What?"

She stared in astonishment, her mouth agape, as if she couldn't understand the words at all.

Li Chaojing suddenly looked up and laughed loudly a few times.

"My Li family, is this it? Is this really the end?! Hahahaha..."

Seeing her foolish son acting so erratically, Madam Pei felt extremely uncomfortable.

She turned around, her figure trembling slightly, and with Zhang Mama's support, she slowly walked away.

Grandma Qu was shaken awake by her two daughters-in-law. After learning that Li Kechuan had indeed completely broken one of his legs, she also shed tears.

"It's over, it's over, Chuan'er's future career is completely over!"

"Then what's the point of him living?"

The daughter-in-law tried in terror to cover her mouth, but it was too late.

Both Qu Shi and Li Chaojing overheard this conversation.

Li Chaojing stared intently at the three of them.

With bloodshot eyes, Qu roared, "Go! All of you go—!!"

"Chuan'er, Mother has come to see you—"

Overwhelmed with grief, Ms. Qu leaned against the doorframe and ran into the house.

At this moment, in another private residence of Prince Yun in the west of the city.

After half a day of turmoil, Li Qingzhu finally calmed down again.

As soon as Prince Yun stepped into the room, Li Qingzhu immediately got up and rushed over to him.

"Your Highness, you're finally back! What happened today almost scared Zhu'er to death, waaaaah..."

Prince Yun held Li Qingzhu in his arms and tenderly wiped away her tears.

"Alright, isn't everything over now? It's just that you can't stay at the house by the Qinhuai River anymore, lest this matter drag you into it again. I'm sorry to trouble you, my little Zhu'er."

Li Qingzhu tugged at Prince Yun's sleeve: "Zhu'er knows Your Highness's good intentions. Zhu'er is just moving places, it's not tiring."

"Your Highness, when you went to the palace tonight, did the Emperor ask you about this matter?"

Prince Yun: "Those few guards are sensible; they took the initiative to report the situation and reasons to the Emperor."

"Besides, this was Li Kechuan's fault for forcibly entering my private residence. My guards and imperial guards were only trying to protect my life, which is why this happened."

“I am a prince. Li Kechuan’s actions during the day have already committed a crime punishable by the confiscation of his property and the extermination of his clan. To only break one of his legs is already too lenient on him!”

"It's only because Father Emperor is merciful, remembering some of the Li family's past merits, otherwise Zhu'er..."

Prince Yun smiled as he looked at the beautiful woman in his arms and gently tapped her nose: "The entire Li family will surely be doomed in this matter."