Chapter 206 They are my life
In recent years, Li Mu has devoted himself to calligraphy and painting, and has developed excellent handwriting with a free and unrestrained style.
Li Yao immediately recognized Li Mu's handwriting on the paper; the paper was covered in flowing lines, with three characters written on the far right.
A letter severing ties!
Li Mu tapped the paper with his fingertip and smiled slightly at Li Yao.
"If you don't want to divorce your wife, you can sign this letter of severance, move out of the Marquis of Anping's residence, and start a new family."
From this point on, we have no relationship whatsoever. Whether you divorce your wife or take a concubine is none of my business.
"you!"
A hurt expression appeared on Li Yao's face.
"Is my elder brother going to expel our whole family from the Marquis's mansion? We are brothers, and this is all because of a small mistake made by Madam Sun."
Has the eldest brother even abandoned brotherly affection?
Li Mu tilted his head and thought for a moment, his expression slightly impatient.
"There's nothing I can do if that's how you interpret it!"
“The Sun family has committed a serious offense; they are trying to kill my daughter!”
"Either you divorce your wife and Sun leaves alone, or you separate the family and clan and your whole family leaves. The choice is yours!"
Li Yao's face was extremely ugly.
Bang.
Marquis Anping was furious and grabbed a teacup from the coffee table, smashing it over Li Mu's head.
Li Mu reacted quickly, tilting his head to the left.
The teacup slipped from his temple and fell to the ground, shards flying everywhere with a somewhat jarring sound.
Marquis Anping was furious and roared at Li Mu.
"You bastard, I'm not dead yet! I'm the master of this house! You think you can kick your brother out? No way!"
I'm telling you, if anyone's going to leave, it's your whole family. Nobody's going to let the second son's family leave!"
Li Mu had long anticipated this outcome; his eyes lowered, and a mocking smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint my father. Our family can't leave. I am the heir of the Marquis's mansion and am to inherit it."
Or should Father petition His Majesty to remove me from my position as heir apparent?
Marquis Anping's forehead veins bulged. "You...you think I wouldn't dare?"
Li Mu shrugged.
"Father, feel free to submit a memorial saying that I am unfilial... Oh, I forgot to tell you, Father, Ke'er was just appointed by His Majesty to be the princess's study companion today."
Father had better submit a memorial tonight; perhaps His Majesty, in a fit of anger, would revoke Ke'er's status as a princess's companion!
When Li Mu talked about her daughter, her face was full of smiles, and she looked very proud of her.
"You...you!"
Marquis Anping's anger boiled over, and he trembled with rage.
But after hearing that Li Nanke had been chosen as a study companion, he couldn't say anything more.
A princess's study companion!
The Marquis of Anping's mansion has been in decline for many years, becoming the lowest level of noble families.
Since His Majesty has no sons, many people will look at the Marquis's family with more respect because of the princess's status as a companion to the emperor.
The Marquis of Anping's mansion desperately needs an opportunity to move up in rank!
Despite his rage reaching the very top of his head, Marquis Anping's beard trembled and his teeth nearly ground to powder, yet he still managed to suppress his fury.
Turning to Li Yao, he said, "Now that the letter of divorce has been written, let's send it to the government office for stamping tomorrow!"
"Father!"
Li Yao's eyes widened, his voice filled with shock.
"Father, think about Zhenxuan and Youyou. Zhenxuan is only seven years old and Youyou is only five. They have a divorced mother. What will they do in the future?"
Marquis Anping frowned slightly, but didn't take it to heart.
"First, choose one of the maids in the courtyard to be your concubine and take care of the two of them. After some time, I will marry you a proper wife."
By then, Zhenxuan and Youyou will have a new mother. They'll be too young to remember this soon.
"But Father..."
Marquis Anping raised his hand, "This matter is decided, there's no need for further discussion."
Li Yao's cheeks twitched, and his fist slowly clenched into a fist.
He turned and looked at Li Mu with a gloomy expression, "Big brother, don't you care about brotherhood at all?"
Li Mu looked at him calmly, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"My second brother has enjoyed our father's love and pampering since childhood. Did he ever think of sharing even a little bit with me? Where was your brotherly affection back then?"
"I......"
Li Yao's lips moved slightly. "So, it turns out that my elder brother has always harbored resentment towards Father for loving me."
Li Mu sneered, his cold light sweeping indifferently over Li Yao and Marquis Anping.
"Don't put a label on me. Whether I resent it or not, I'm all grown up now and I'm past the age where I need my father to hold me and love me."
"Second brother, I'm making this clear today: I may not care about anything else in this family, but Yiyi and Ke'er... they are my life, and no one can harm them in the slightest!"
"Whether it's you, Second Brother, or Father, whoever harms them even a hair, I'll retaliate with an inch!"
Upon hearing this, Song Yi, who was standing in the courtyard, instantly had tears in her eyes.
He instinctively took a step forward, wanting to rush into the study.
Li Nanke gently pulled her hand and shook his head.
He lowered his voice and said, "Don't worry, Mother, Father can handle it."
She pulled Song Yi and quietly retreated to the courtyard gate.
Squeak.
Li Mu opened the door and strode out.
Clang!
The sound of things being smashed and uncontrollable cursing came from the study.
"You worthless brat, you unfilial son! You'll drive me crazy one of these days!"
Li Mu paused under the eaves, looked up at the full moon in the sky, and stared blankly for a while.
Then he smiled slightly and strode away.
When he saw Song Yi and Li Nanke standing at the door, his eyes lit up and the gloom on his face vanished.
He strode over.
"Yiyi, Ke'er, what brings you here? Didn't I tell you to wait for me in the yard?"
"My husband."
Upon seeing Li Mu, Song Yi's long-held tears burst forth, falling like pearls.
"Oh dear, why are you crying? Who made Madam sad?"
Li Mu hurriedly reached out to wipe away her tears, then turned to ask Li Nanke.
"Ke'er, who upset your mother?"
Li Nanke smiled, her eyes crinkling.
"Mother cried because she was moved by Father. Father loves Mother, and Mother loves Father too, hee hee."
Song Yi blushed, forgetting all her tears, and reached out to pat Li Nanke.
"What nonsense are you spouting, you little brat?"
Li Nanke chuckled and took two steps back.
"Ke'er is not talking nonsense. Father loves Mother, and Mother loves Father."
Li Mu reached out and put his arm around Song Yi, leading her forward while holding Li Nanke's hand in the other, nodding earnestly in agreement.
"Yes, of course Father loves Mother, and also Ke'er, and your grandmother. The three of you are the most important people to me in this world."
"Father, Mother and Grandmother are also the most important people to Ke'er."
Song Yi was amused by the father and daughter's banter and smiled through her tears. She said softly, "Yes, my husband, Ke'er and my mother-in-law are also the most important people to me!"
The family of three returned to Fanghua Courtyard happily, and no one mentioned what happened in the study!
Upon reaching the entrance of Fanghua Courtyard, Li Nanke suddenly stopped and exclaimed in surprise.
"Wait, we've forgotten one of our most important people!"
Song Yi and Li Mu looked at each other in bewilderment.
Who was missed?
Li Nanke said with a grin, "Of course it's my younger brother or sister."
"Aren't Daddy and Mommy planning to give me a younger brother or sister?"
Song Yi was stunned for a moment, then blushed deeply.
Why do you tell everyone everything?
Li Nanke's grape-like eyes shone brightly. "Ke'er is not talking nonsense. Father has been taking Mr. Gui Liu's medicine for half a month. Maybe Ke'er will have a little brother or sister soon."
Song Yi glared at her, "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll pinch your mouth shut."
"Hehe, Mother wouldn't be willing to part with it."
Li Nanke grinned and made a face before pulling Zisu away.
"This girl..."
Song Yi shook her head and chuckled.
Li Mu pulled her into the room and eagerly embraced her, his voice husky and alluring.
"Madam, I think..."
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