"Butler Luo, can the Li family let anyone enter the ancestral hall now?" Shen Ning asked with a frown.
Six years ago, when she was the head of the Li family, the ancestral hall was a very solemn place. Except for holidays and anniversaries of death, people were not allowed to enter. Even if they could enter, not everyone could. Only the legitimate relatives of the Li family could enter. Illegitimate children and lovers were not qualified to enter.
For example, Chen Mei has been in this family for six years and has never entered the ancestral hall. Even though she gave birth to Lanlan for the Li family, she is not qualified to do so.
If the servants went in to clean, it would never be at this point.
"No," Butler Luo immediately shook his head and looked towards the ancestral hall. His eyes suddenly widened. "That's not right. How could there be light inside?"
"Let's go take a look." Shen Ning turned and walked towards the ancestral hall, and Butler Luo immediately followed.
It had only been twenty days since he left the Li's Castle. It was impossible for the Li family to change the rules. Moreover, these rules were left by their ancestors and no one could change them.
"Meow." When Shen Ning was about to reach the gate of the ancestral hall, suddenly, a cat jumped out from nowhere, scaring Shen Ning so much that he screamed "Ah" and took several steps back.
This noise startled the people inside, and the light inside quickly went out.
"Who's in there?" Shen Ning asked loudly.
There was no sound inside.
"Is anyone there? Who's inside?" Butler Luo pushed the door and shouted.
Still no sound.
"Open the door." Shen Ning took out the key.
Butler Luo was about to use the key to open the door.
Sudden
The door creaked open from the inside.
Shen Ning raised his eyes and took a look.
A woman in her fifties came out. She had short hair, was neat and tidy, and was wearing a gray suit. She had a serious face and dark eyes.
"It's the Second Madam. Hello, Second Madam." Butler Luo was stunned for a moment and then immediately greeted her.
"Hello, Auntie." Shen Ning also greeted politely.
This woman is Ximen Lihua, the wife of Li Zhenting's second uncle Li Jinchong. She lives in the Li family's old house. Of course, she also has a villa in the Li family castle.
Ximen Lihua glanced at Shen Ning, a hint of contempt flashing in her eyes.
"Today is the anniversary of Second Uncle's grandfather's death. I'm here to pay my respects. You have nothing to do. Let's go." Her tone was unquestionable. "This is our Li family's ancestral hall. Outsiders are not allowed to come in casually."
Shen Ning was silent.
"good."
Ximen Lihua was obviously disgusted and arrogant towards her, but when she thought about her status, she realized that she was not qualified to take care of the affairs of the Li family ancestral hall. She agreed and winked at Butler Luo.
The two walked outside.
Ximen Lihua's eyes fell on Shen Ning's back, and she sneered, "She's just Li Zhenting's ex-wife. She succeeded in getting into bed with him, divorced him, and gave birth to two children, but she still insisted on staying in the Li family. Isn't it all for the Li family's money and property?"
She suddenly thought of her son Li Zhenjun, her face filled with darkness. She turned around, locked the door, and walked towards her home.
“Mr. Shen, this second lady has a weird temper, don’t take it to heart.” Butler Luo comforted Shen Ning as they walked.
Ximen Lihua's tone just now was arrogant and neglectful, and it was obviously directed at Shen Ning.
Butler Luo was just a butler, but Shen Ning was different. She was the biological mother of the two young masters of the Li family. Even if she divorced the young masters, her actual status was much higher than that of the second wife. In the future, the two young masters would inherit the Li family's property!
Shen Ning smiled: "Don't worry, I'm not that fragile."
At this time, footsteps were heard from behind.
Shen Ning turned around and saw Ximen Lihua had already turned and walked towards her home.
She looked up at the low-key and luxurious Li family mansion, and suddenly remembered her grandmother's words: In this world, wherever there is profit, there must be ugliness. Everyone only thinks about his own interests and only considers issues from his own standpoint. For the sake of profit, any means can be used.
Yes, the Li family, the richest family in the imperial capital, will definitely be even worse than that!
The fact that Li Zhenting can stand out among many descendants is not just a matter of inheritance of ancestral rules. There will definitely be many people who will be dissatisfied.
She thought of Keke and Dingding. They were the eldest grandchildren of the Li family and would have to face the issue of inheritance of the family property in the future, and she didn't know how complicated it would be.
Thinking of this, I once again regretted returning to the capital, but my mother's death...
She was in a heavy mood.
(End of this chapter)
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