Chapter 295 I'm not afraid she'll find out, I'm afraid she won't find out.
Li Zhenxuan and Li Xinyou were both frightened by Li Mu's words and burst into tears, which was heartbreaking to hear.
Some of the common people whispered among themselves, "Isn't the Marquis going too far in treating a child like this?"
"Yes, the sins should not be borne by the children. These two children look to be no more than seven or eight years old, right?"
"Their father is dead. If you ask me, Your Excellency, you should take the two children home and raise them properly."
Li Mu secretly curled his lip as he listened to the surrounding chatter.
What's wrong with being seven or eight years old?
His daughter is only nine years old this year, but she has already become the backbone of the whole family.
Speaking of daughters, a crisp, clear voice immediately rings in my ears.
"Father, Mother."
Li Nanke rushed over and stood in front of the two of them.
"Ke'er is back."
When Li Mu and Song Yi saw their daughter, they immediately felt a sense of relief.
Li Nanke smiled at the two of them, but didn't look at Madam Sun. Instead, he looked at the person who had just been clamoring for Li Mu to bring Li Zhenxuan and his sister into the Marquis's mansion to be raised.
She blinked her round, grape-like eyes and said, "Their grandfather and father were not removed from the family genealogy by my father."
The one in charge is His Majesty, because they have violated the laws of the Great Chu.
My father was acting on imperial orders to expel their family from the family genealogy.
Li Nanke pointed her little hand at Li Zhenxuan and Li Xinyou.
"Since they have been expelled from the family genealogy, they are no longer members of my family."
If my father were to bring them home to raise again, he would be disobeying the imperial decree and would be beheaded.
She looked at the man who spoke with a smile, "Judging from this uncle's appearance, he seems to be a kind-hearted person. I imagine he would be very willing to take them in, right? Why don't you take them back and raise them properly?"
The uncle's expression changed.
“They are the children of sinners, so I dare not raise them.”
Besides, their surname is Li, what does that have to do with me?
Li Nanke sneered.
"So, Uncle knew this had nothing to do with you? Then why are you all trying to teach my father how to do things?"
You yourselves can't even do it, so why should you expect my father to?
Seeing how lively it was just now, I almost thought all of you grandpas, grandmas, uncles, and aunties weren't afraid of disobeying the sacred command.
Speechless at her rebuttal, the crowd exchanged glances, then stepped back, distancing themselves from Madam Sun.
Just kidding, who would dare disobey an imperial edict!
Upon seeing this, Madam Sun covered her face and wept even more bitterly.
“Heaven is trying to destroy us, mother and children. It’s not even leaving us a way out. It’s trying to force us to our deaths.”
But this time, no matter how much she cried, none of the onlookers dared to say anything more.
Song Yi frowned and said, "Mrs. Sun, we have already agreed to let you take away everything that Li Yao left behind, as well as all the children's original belongings."
"You're still here crying and sobbing. Why don't you tell the truth? What exactly do you want?"
Madam Sun gritted her teeth, stood up and said, "Since you have expelled the Marquis, oh no, my father-in-law, and my husband from the family genealogy."
How dare you keep your father-in-law's things? Everyone knows that he loved collecting antiques and curios.
On the one hand, you criticize your father-in-law for breaking the law, and on the other hand, you seize his property for yourselves. Aren't you afraid of retribution for your greed?
These words caused the people around them to look at Li Mu and Song Yi with strange expressions.
Song Yi was so angry that she trembled all over.
"Everyone in the capital knows that the Marquis of Anping's mansion has long since fallen into ruin and has no money left."
Li Yongfeng bought a lot of antiques and collectibles, but no one has seen where they went.
We've never seen him pay a single penny, so don't make baseless accusations.
Sun pursed her lips.
"You say you've never seen it, so you've never seen it? Who knows if you two are lining your own pockets?"
"you……"
Song Yi was furious and about to lose her temper when she felt her sleeve being tugged.
Song Yi looked down and saw Li Nanke shaking his head slightly at her.
She frowned, puzzled.
Li Nanke asked Sun, "After saying all this, do you intend to take Li Yongfeng's things from his yard as well?"
Sun pursed her lips and snorted coldly.
“You have already driven people out of the Li family. Father-in-law and my son Zhenxuan are the real family.”
His things should have been ours to take in the first place.
Li Nanke tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said to Li Mu and Song Yi, "What she said seems to make sense."
"Father, Mother, please let her take everything from Li Yongfeng's yard."
Song Yi always listened to her daughter.
"Ke'er is right. Let them take it. There's nothing there anyway, and seeing it will only upset them."
Li Mu recalled the dozen or so boxes of gold and silver hidden in the secret room of the study. It wasn't that there was nothing there; rather, there was a lot of stuff inside!
He looked at Li Nanke in confusion, only to see his daughter wink at him.
A thought struck him, and he said, "Alright, Madam Sun, you can take your people and move everything away."
Sun's eyes lit up, a look of wild joy flashing in them.
"Okay, I'll go back and find some people now, and bring them in to move things in this afternoon."
Having achieved her goal, Ms. Sun didn't pursue the matter further and left with her two children.
The surrounding crowd dispersed.
Li Nanke followed Li Mu and Song Yi back to Fanghua Academy.
"Ke'er, why did you agree to let Madam Sun take things from Li Yongfeng's yard as well? What if she discovers that secret room..."
Li Nanke smiled slightly.
"I'm not afraid of her finding out, I'm afraid she won't find out."
Li Mu was completely puzzled.
Song Yi was even more bewildered.
What kind of riddle are you two playing?
Li Nanke waved his little hand.
The couple bent down at the same time and leaned in to listen.
Li Nanke muttered something under his breath.
After hearing this, Li Mu and Song Yi were stunned for a long time before they could react.
In the afternoon, as expected, Madam Sun brought dozens of people to the Marquis of Anping's residence.
They started by moving Li Zhenxuan and Li Xinyou's things, and then moved Li Yao's things.
From tiny needles and threads to large tables and ornaments, nothing was spared; everything was moved clean.
In the end, only Li Yongfeng's courtyard remained.
Sun casually selected a dozen or so strong men.
Li Mu, accompanied by his steward, stood under the eaves and ordered the steward to register and verify the information in a register.
"The items in the Marquis's mansion are all of a fixed quantity. Since you're moving them out, make a clear list, and we'll both sign and seal it."
To avoid future disputes that might be difficult to resolve.
Sun had no objection.
Soon, Li Yongfeng had moved most of his things out of the yard, leaving only the study.
Madam Sun casually pointed and said, "You, and you, all of you go and move the study."
Li Mu immediately perked up and stood under the eaves looking inside.
The soft couch, desk, armchair, and display shelves in the study were all moved out.
In the end, only the bookshelf blocking the view in front of the secret room remained.
Li Mu subconsciously widened his eyes, carefully watching the two burly men's every move.
Just as the other burly man was moving the bookshelf, the butler's anxious voice suddenly rang out from outside.
"My lord, something terrible has happened!"
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