Chapter 267 Don't be afraid, I have a plan.
"I'm not going!"
"You bastard, how dare you disobey me?"
Li Mu sneered.
"When having a reunion dinner to worship ancestors, we also pay attention to the auspicious time."
Father has not returned for a long time. We can't let our ancestors go hungry while waiting for him, can we? That would be too unfilial of my father.
If we miss the auspicious time, and our ancestors are angry and blame us, what should we do?
Li Mu straightened his back and spoke with conviction.
“The son was thinking of his father, and he could not leave his father in a position of filial impiety, nor could he let the ancestors blame him, so he offered incense and sacrifices on his father’s behalf.”
"Moreover, my son is not only the eldest son, but also a fourth-rank official in the imperial court. When we were worshipping our ancestors just now, they were very pleased."
We ate first, following the instructions of our ancestors.
Marquis Anping was so angry he nearly fell backward.
"You scoundrel, talking nonsense! How could your ancestors possibly give you instructions?"
Li Mu's eyes widened, and he spread his hands.
“But that’s what our ancestors instructed. If Father doesn’t believe it, he can ask them himself.”
"You...you're talking nonsense!"
Marquis Anping couldn't help but swear.
Li Mu pointed at Marquis Anping, his face filled with shock.
"Father, how could you insult our ancestors? You...you are being unfilial."
"You bastard, I'm cursing you!"
Marquis Anping flew into a rage and, without thinking, grabbed a plate from the table and smashed it down on Li Mu's head.
Li Nanke suddenly stood up and said loudly, "Father is going to the palace to pay New Year's respects to His Majesty tonight. If Grandfather hurts him, Father will not be able to enter the palace. If His Majesty asks, how does Grandfather plan to explain?"
Anping Monkey froze in mid-air, unsure whether to smash it or not.
Li Yao stepped forward, took the plate, and offered gentle words of comfort.
"Father, please calm down. My elder brother has already paid respects to our ancestors. It's getting late, let's have our family reunion dinner."
Marquis Anping sat down with a sullen expression.
The moment her bottom touched the chair, He suddenly stood up.
He said coldly, "I'm full."
Li Nanke then stood up and cleverly helped He Shi up.
"I helped my grandmother to rest."
As he spoke, he winked at Song Yi.
Song Yi understood and got up as well.
"My daughter-in-law still needs to prepare to distribute bonuses to the servants, so she must take her leave now."
As soon as she finished speaking, Song Yi quickly left.
Li Mu slowly stood up and patted his round belly.
"I'm full, I'm leaving."
In an instant, only Marquis Anping and Li Yao remained in the flower hall.
Bang!
Marquis Anping could no longer contain himself and swept everything off the table.
Chopsticks, bowls, and plates were smashed all over the floor, and shards of porcelain were scattered everywhere.
Marquis Anping said with a dark face, "You've all gone too far! One by one, you dare to challenge me."
"Father, please calm down."
Li Yao gently patted his back, helping him catch his breath while lowering his voice.
"After tonight, no one will be angry with Father anymore."
Marquis Anping narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Is everything arranged?"
Li Yao nodded, his eyes filled with barely concealed excitement.
"Everything is arranged. I guarantee that once Li Mu enters the palace tonight, he will never return."
The anger that had been building up in Marquis Anping's heart immediately dissipated by two-tenths.
He sneered, "Very well, after tomorrow, the entire Marquis's mansion will belong to my father and me."
The father and son exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh.
Li Yao asked in a low voice, "Father, should we go and have a family reunion dinner with Mother tonight?"
The mother was all alone and miserable in the capital, and the son wanted to go and keep her company.
The son made a special trip to Mrs. Sun's place at noon so he could have time to spend with his mother in the evening.
A look of satisfaction appeared on Marquis Anping's face.
“You are a filial child, and your mother also hopes to stay up with you to celebrate the New Year.”
"Let's go see your mother together tonight, and the three of us can have a happy and joyful reunion for the New Year."
"Alright, son will follow your father's arrangements."
The father and son exchanged a glance and both smiled.
On the other side.
Li Nanke accompanied He Shi for a walk in his own vegetable garden.
Then she read Buddhist scriptures to Madam He until Madam He fell asleep peacefully before leaving.
As soon as they stepped out of the He family's courtyard, Zisu came up to them and whispered, "The stable manager just came and said that our carriage has been tampered with."
Li Nanke pondered for a moment, then said, "Tell the coachman to pretend he doesn't know anything about this and just arrange the carriage as usual."
Zisu's face was a little pale.
"Young lady, if something happens..."
"Don't be afraid, I have a plan."
Li Nanke returned to Fanghua Academy.
Song Yi had already packed all the clothes and jewelry she would wear to the palace.
Upon seeing her return, they quickly summoned the maids and servants.
"Quickly, help her get ready."
The above was designed by Li Nanke himself.
She took out the hairband that Shen Cong had given her from the box on her dressing table.
"I'll wear this today, with my hair styled in two buns."
After tidying up, she wrote a letter and handed it to Nangong Qiang.
"Please trouble Master Nangong to make a trip to Prince Xuan's residence and deliver this letter to the prince."
at the same time.
The Zhao family.
Zhao Wanqing's younger brother, Zhao Xueze, lay on the ground, rolling around and crying.
“This outfit doesn’t look good, I won’t wear it. I want to wear Yun Qiwu’s clothes.”
Several young masters in our school have managed to order clothes from Yunqiwu.
"Mom, why didn't you manage to order one?"
Song Hui's head was throbbing from his crying, but she managed to patiently coax him.
"Good child, we're going to the palace tonight for the New Year's Eve banquet."
There are many exquisite desserts at the palace banquet that you've never tasted before. If you don't change your clothes soon, you won't be able to eat them.
Zhao Xueze hesitated.
"But...but this dress is really not nice. I want to wear Yun Qiwu's dress, so please help me buy one."
Zhao Xueze tugged at Song Hui's skirt and acted coquettishly.
Song Hui had a terrible headache.
That shop called Yunqiwu, which appeared out of nowhere, has somehow managed to get many sophisticated ladies in the capital to wear its clothes.
When she tried to place an order, the shopkeeper said that the order book was full and they couldn't keep up with the demand.
This caused her son to cry and make a fuss at home!
"He's just a merchant, yet he dares to act so arrogantly."
"Son, you wait, after the New Year, Mom will definitely buy you ten or eight pieces."
Zhao Xueze burst into laughter after his tears and finally agreed to change his clothes.
Song Hui breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at Zhao Wanqing's attire.
His brows furrowed even more deeply.
He rushed forward in two strides, snatched the butterfly hairpin from Zhao Wanqing's hair, and tapped her forehead with a disgruntled tap.
"Didn't I already tell you to wear a red hairband? Why are you wearing this little butterfly hairpin again?"
Zhao Wanqing looked at the butterfly hairpin that had been left on the table and bit her lip in grievance.
"I... I like wearing butterfly hairpins."
"no!"
Song Hui immediately rejected the idea.
"Did you ignore everything I said this morning? Since the Crown Prince returned to the palace, he hasn't invited you in even once."
It's clear they've completely forgotten our kindness in saving their lives. Only by wearing a red headband now can you remind the Crown Prince of our service when he sees you."
"Also, when you meet the First Prince, you must be respectful, but also show some intimacy. You must know how to coax him into speaking, understand?"
"What are you daydreaming about? Did you remember what I said?"
When Song Hui received no response, she pointed at Zhao Wanqing again, clearly annoyed.
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