Chapter 141 It's time to expose the truth behind the faked death.
Madam Pei's heart softened immediately.
She thought about her destined marriage.
Back then, she was determined to marry that young man, but did he really have feelings for her?
She charged into battle, risking her life to help him, and even went to the border to bring him back alive.
But in the entire Li family, has anyone ever thanked her?
When she left the general's mansion, she was heartbroken, and it wasn't just because her only son chilled her heart.
She was utterly disgusted with the entire Li family, and even her husband.
They were once deeply in love, but whether it was true or not, he ultimately betrayed her sincere heart...
She went to Qingsong Temple for many years, and he went there several times before he died.
Although he invited her down the mountain every time, he eventually grew impatient.
Later on, the couple sometimes wouldn't see each other even once a year.
Her third brother was also trapped in enemy territory because she wanted to save her husband first...
All of this is because she misjudged people and married the wrong person back then.
Could it be that she really wants Luo'er to marry someone who doesn't care about her at all?
"Good child, but your marriage... can't be delayed any longer! According to the laws of our Great Liang, unmarried women over the age of twenty, except those who have delayed their marriage due to mourning, will be forcibly married by the government!"
"When the time comes, are you going to just marry anyone you like?"
She is sixteen years old this year.
Which family in Jinling City has a sixteen-year-old girl who is still unmarried?
Li Qingluo: "Grandmother, there are still three years left! Before that, I will definitely find myself a satisfactory husband! Even if I can't find one, I can always cut my hair and become a nun, right?"
Madam Pei glared at her: "You dare!"
Whether it's a Taoist temple or a nunnery, the bitterness of life is truly too long!
Madam Pei couldn't bear to see her precious, delicate granddaughter become a female Taoist priest or a little nun.
She sighed, "Fine! Since you really don't want to, Grandmother won't force you. It's just a marriage, isn't it? We shouldn't be picking up what Li Qingzhu doesn't want. Why should we eat what she left behind?"
"You're right, there are still three years left. Grandmother will find you a good husband!"
When Li Qingluo heard her grandmother say that, she was so happy that she almost jumped for joy.
"Grandmother, you're so kind! You're such a good grandmother to me!"
Li Qingluo happily leaned her head on Madam Pei's shoulder and acted coquettishly, which made Madam Pei smile.
However, she quickly remembered something else: "Grandmother, I'm afraid my father and mother will be furious with what I did. I beg you, Grandmother, to help me..."
Madam Pei snorted: "Now you know fear? Your father is now pinning half of his hopes for the family's glory and future on you."
"Nowadays, whatever good things come in the manor, he will always think of giving some to your Red Maple Pavilion."
"What kind of person do you think I don't know?"
"After your brother was crippled, the future of the General's Mansion was half ruined. If you could marry into a good family, and Li Kechuan could have another eldest grandson, then this family would have a chance to rise again... But you ruined his plans."
"I can make sure he won't interfere in your marriage anymore."
"But you acted impulsively this time, Luo'er. You should bear his wrath yourself and learn that you can't be too willful and reckless in your actions!"
Madam Pei hardened her heart and decided to teach Li Qingluo a lesson and make her pay the price, so she ruthlessly sent her back to the Red Maple Pavilion.
Li Qingluo was not disappointed that Madam Pei no longer protected her.
She risked offending the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion today, and she had already prepared to bear the corresponding consequences.
Therefore, the fact that her grandmother agreed to let her biological parents stop interfering in her marriage was already a result she was very satisfied with.
Red Maple Pavilion.
As soon as Li Qingluo entered the courtyard, she saw Li Chaojing already standing under the tree waiting for her.
This was the first time he had ever set foot in this courtyard.
When Li Qingluo returned, Li Chaojing turned around and walked over, raising his hand to slap Li Qingluo hard across the face!
"Ah!"
"Sir—how could you hit a young lady?"
Granny Deng and Que'er rushed forward in a panic and hugged Li Qingluo tightly.
Li Chaojing: "Since she is my bloodline, I, the general, can attack her whenever I want. Do I need a reason?!"
Li Qingluo raised her hand and wiped away the blood that was slowly flowing from the corner of her mouth.
The father and daughter stared at each other with ruthless and cold eyes.
She stubbornly refused to admit defeat.
He wanted to use his father's authority to intimidate her.
But he has never shown her any affection, so how can she possibly respect or love her now?
The father is not like a father.
The woman is not a woman.
Li Qingluo gave a cold laugh: "Father, you have quite the air of authority. I wonder what I have done wrong to make you so angry!"
Li Chaojing pointed at Li Qingluo and cursed, "You unfilial and heartless daughter! Don't think you can ruin this marriage with your own hands, no way!"
"You have no choice but to marry into the Marquis of Zhongyi's household! Humph!"
He flicked his sleeves and strode away. Li Qingluo turned back to look at his retreating figure, her eyes narrowing deeply.
He said it doesn't count.
By evening, half of Li Qingluo's face was swollen like a steamed bun.
Que'er and Cui'er both cried until their eyes were red with heartache.
I applied ice and then medicine.
Apply ice again...
Apply the medicine again...
Li Qingluo forbade Deng Mama from going to Jingci Hall to say anything, since her grandmother had long expected this to happen anyway.
"Miss, I heard that the master sent an invitation to the Marquis of Zhongyi's residence, saying that he will personally visit them tomorrow... He wouldn't be planning to propose to you himself, would he?"
Li Qinglu clenched her fists: "He may want to go, but the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion may not even want to see him."
The Marquis of Zhongyi's family was not really keen on this marriage in the first place.
Since her return, and then Li Qingzhu's return, the Zhongyi Marquis's mansion has been hesitant and unable to settle the matter. Isn't that just a matter of indecision?
But the General's Mansion still shamelessly tried to curry favor with them.
Li Qingluo: "What's been happening at Ziwei Hall these past two days?"
Cui'er: "Lvying said that Li Qingzhu used to cry all day long, but after you met Lady Zhongyi today, she suddenly calmed down."
Li Qingluo: "Keep an eye on her. After this blow, she will inevitably be unable to restrain herself and take some action."
The marriage she didn't want was discarded by Li Qingluo like a worn-out shoe.
What she had planned for so long, which she had obtained with ease in her previous life, was completely disrupted by Li Qingluo in this life, and now she was even completely despised by Prince Yun.
But would Li Qingzhu really give up so easily everything she went through so much trouble, even faking her own death by self-immolation?
Sure enough, Green Firefly sent another message later that evening.
“Miss, Li Qingzhu delivered a letter to Aunt Deng, and then Aunt Deng’s men delivered it to her overnight.”
Send the message out overnight?
So impatient!
Li Qingluo asked Granny Deng, "Where is she going to deliver the letter so late at night?"
Granny Deng: "This old servant has sent someone to keep an eye on things. It's already midnight, young lady, please don't wait any longer. I'll let you know when I get any news."
Li Qingluo then fell asleep.
The next day, as soon as it was light, Granny Deng came over and said, "Miss, the letter has been delivered to Prince Yun's residence."
Granny Deng: "Our people intercepted Aunt Deng's people, drugged them, and copied down the contents. Please take a look, young lady!"
Li Qingluo quickly took it. The letter described how heartbroken Li Qingzhu was, how much she regretted missing Prince Yun, and how she repeatedly apologized, saying that she had been punished. She asked if the prince had already given up on her, but hoped that the prince could give her another chance to meet and talk things out.
If they are not destined to be together, she will cut off all feelings and never bother him again.
The meeting is scheduled for this afternoon at Minglou Elegant Room.
After confirming that the letter had indeed been delivered to Prince Yun's residence, Li Qingluo couldn't help but smile: "This is the day I've been waiting for!"
She threw off the covers, quickly got out of bed, hesitated for a moment, picked up her pen, and hurriedly wrote down several letters.
"Granny, give this letter to my father. He is going to the Marquis of Zhongyi's residence today, but he will surely return disappointed. I am writing this letter to lure him to Minglou with this matter."
"And this letter is for my mother, Ms. Qu."
"This letter is for Li Kechuan."
"This letter is for Zhuang Sanlang."
"The letter must be delivered to them without anyone noticing."
Granny Deng excitedly stretched out both hands to accept them all: "Yes, Miss!"
Sparrow couldn't help but ask curiously, "Miss, what do you want to do?"
Li Qingluo: "It's time to clear my name."
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