"Furthermore, His Majesty's decree." Everyone immediately knelt down again.
"By imperial decree, Consort Liu is the birth mother of General Zhenguo and Commander of the Imperial Guard, Li Yannian. General Li may bring his mother and sister when he enters the Princess's residence. The Li family shall not disobey this order."
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
The happiest people were naturally Li Yannian and his mother. Madam Li's face changed immediately. A concubine had actually become the mother-in-law of the eldest princess. Was the emperor deliberately trying to slap them in the face? Madam Li supported her swaying body, her expression shifting.
"Madam Li, Madam Li, General Li and the Eldest Princess, congratulations! The whole world rejoices! His Majesty has decreed a promotion for the eldest son of the Li family; he is now Vice Minister Li. Congratulations!"
The two finally heard some good news, but they still felt extremely aggrieved, as Liu had taken all the advantages!
"Thank you, sir. Please stay for dinner before returning to the palace!" Old Madam Li said, composing herself.
"No need, His Majesty is waiting for me to serve him."
After seeing the people off with a large entourage, Li Yannian happily returned to his courtyard with Aunt Liu and his sister. Madam Li, upon returning to her room, smashed everything. Madam Li watched quietly from the side, saying, "Mother, calm down. Yanji has now been promoted to the fourth rank, which is quite good. When Li Yannian becomes the imperial son-in-law, he'll still have to take care of his own family."
"Hmph, the Liu family, mother and sons, have always been at odds, but now they've all risen to prominence, even getting the Emperor to issue an edict to completely sever ties with the Li family. They're really capable! I wonder if he'll ever become the imperial son-in-law!" Old Madam Li's eyes were full of malice.
Madam Li smiled slightly: "What does Mother mean?"
"come over."
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