Chapter 59 Grandmother too, longing but unable to obtain.

Although Li Qingluo returned to Jinling in her previous life, she was always deeply involved in the inner quarters of the Li family, so she was not very familiar with most of the aristocratic families, powerful clans, and influential people in the capital.

But she knew that her grandmother's family was of very high status.

When my grandmother married into the Li family, I heard that it was entirely because she liked my grandfather's face. In every other respect, the Li family was inferior to the Pei family, so my grandmother's marriage was always considered a marriage below her station.

Madam Pei: "In my maternal family, I have three older brothers and two younger sisters. My three older brothers are all valiant and heroic, with superb martial arts skills. They are all top-notch generals on the battlefield!"

“But when your father was one year old, bad news came from the border one after another. My second brother died on the battlefield, and your grandfather’s fate was unknown. I asked the emperor to send me, along with your maternal great-uncle and your maternal great-uncle, to the battlefield to save your grandfather and to save the soldiers of Liang and the war situation.”

"But as it turned out... during a battle, your great-uncle held the rear, while your third great-uncle and I charged into the enemy camp. In the enemy camp, we discovered that your grandfather was still alive, but had been captured and taken prisoner."

"I wanted to rescue your grandfather not only because he and I were a loving couple at the time, but also because I didn't want him to be taken hostage at a critical moment and threaten our army, affecting the war situation and morale."

"But as a result, Grandmother's insistence angered your third maternal uncle, who didn't want any further trouble."

"In the chaos, he, because of his hot temper, broke away from the group and went to kill the enemy general... As a result, he was ambushed and seriously wounded."

"Although your grandfather and I brought him back to the military camp, he eventually died because of a lack of medicine and the incompetence of doctors."

"I couldn't tell my older brother the truth, so I silently endured his scolding. In the end, it was your grandfather who told me the truth, but your great-uncle still ignored me for a long time."

“It was my fault. I shouldn’t have argued with your great-uncle on the battlefield, otherwise he wouldn’t have lost his life. I admit it.”

"Five years later, although your grandfather and I returned home alive, your great-uncle was seriously wounded in a battle and could never go to the battlefield again."

"Of the three sons of the Pei family, only one survived and returned home. And he was no longer able to bring glory to the family."

"And the Li family, including myself, are all still alive and well. How did this happen?"

"Even I don't know. It's my fault for being useless and failing to protect them! Why wasn't I the one who died?"

"Your great-grandfather and great-grandmother, your two great-aunts, your maternal uncles' wives... they all harbored resentment towards me, and naturally, their attitudes gradually became distant..."

“During those years, my parents passed away. When I returned home from Qingsong Temple to attend their funerals, they almost ignored me and wouldn’t even say a word to me.”

"This woman, no matter what, always has her family in her heart, but I know that I can never go back to my family..."

"This matter became a knot in my heart."

"Luo'er. Grandmother knows this is difficult, but Grandmother... wishes to return to the Duke Pei's mansion one more time before she dies, and to have a reunion dinner with my eldest brother."

"Could you... help me?"

Tears streamed down Li Qingluo's face.

It turns out that my grandmother was also suffering in her heart.

Moreover, it was because of his relatives that he could not obtain what he desired.

Perhaps the reason he has been practicing asceticism at Qingsong Temple all these years is because of his maternal uncles?

Li Qingluo quickly wiped away her tears and asked curiously, "Grandmother, why do you believe me? Clearly, I have no skills whatsoever..."

Madam Pei shook her head with a smile: "Who said that? Our Luo'er is so capable! You were able to win over your grandmother's heart in just a few days and trick her into coming down the mountain and returning to the Li family."

"My brother might be a bit tough to deal with, but I just feel that in this world, only you can help me do it."

Li Qinglu thought to herself: Since Grandmother trusts her so much, even if it is difficult and dangerous, she must fulfill Grandmother's wish and repay Grandmother's love and care.

"Okay. Grandmother, wait for my good news! Luo'er will do her best to accomplish this!"

Li Qingluo grasped Madam Pei's hand, and Madam Pei patted the back of her hand in return: "I'm not in a hurry. Grandmother is in good health and has at least ten more years to live. It's just that I've heard that my eldest brother... his health hasn't been very good these past two years. Luo'er, this matter can't be delayed."

Li Qingluo took it very seriously.

However, when she returned to the Red Maple Pavilion, she realized that she was completely helpless in this matter.

She needs to think it over carefully and make a thorough plan.

Just as he was thinking about something, Qingyi arrived outside the Red Maple Pavilion with several maids.

Que'er didn't let her in, and Qingyi didn't seem to care.

Smiling, she gave the box she was holding, along with the boxes held by a long line of maids behind her, to Que'er.

"Madam said that she had been too busy with household affairs before, so she hadn't thought things through very thoroughly. Now that she sees that the young lady has been back for quite some time but still doesn't have two decent pieces of jewelry, she belatedly realizes that she has neglected the young lady."

"That's why, last night, Madam personally selected quite a few pieces of jewelry that she liked when she was young to give to the young lady."

"Also, Madam said that the autumn and winter clothes should be made for the young lady as soon as possible, but the tailor needs to take her measurements first."

Que'er looked completely bewildered as she held a pile of jewelry boxes, almost unable to carry them all.

It was only after Granny Deng and Cui'er quickly came out to help that Li Qingluo's table was finally filled with food.

After opening and examining each item, Que'er was astonished: "Miss, these aren't junk anymore, they're real jewels, jade, gold, silver, and valuables!"

Li Qingluo saw it all.

The jewels and precious stones almost illuminated her room.

Li Qingluo was also confused by Qu's behavior.

A sudden awakening of maternal love?

She felt it was impossible.

Therefore, something unusual must be going on. Perhaps the Qu family is plotting something against her.

She looked at Granny Deng and said, "Go to Grandmother's courtyard and borrow two maids to keep an eye on Chun Zaitang."

Granny Deng: "Yes."

The next day, Granny Deng came to Li Qingluo and said, "Miss, that Liu Sui'er is crying and making a fuss, saying she wants to see you."

Liu Sui'er is the same woman who disguised herself as Li Qingzhu and lured Li Kechuan out of the mansion last time.

Li Qingluo had long known that Liu Sui'er would be unable to contain herself and would come to see her.

Perfect timing, I've been wanting to see her too.

"Then I'll trouble you to make the arrangements, Granny."

Cui'er and Que'er, who were standing to the side, exchanged a glance.

Who exactly is this woman?

Does she really look that much like a young woman?