Chapter 302 "Alright, it was just a show."
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Hearing the names of the donors, the others at the round table belatedly realized, "This is...?" Li Xiatian put down her chopsticks and pointed to the table next to her, "She gave these gifts?"
Li Shiyue nodded, but she didn't say anything.
Just as she said before, she really has nothing to do with Li Chunli anymore.
"Alright, who cares who it is, hurry up and eat. This whole table of food cost money."
The family picked up their chopsticks to eat the delicious food on the table, trying to eat back the money spent on the banquet, while the family next door was already crying.
Looking at Li Chunli, who was biting her handkerchief and not daring to cry out loud, Liu Shu felt a real headache coming on.
At first, he just wanted to take Li Chunli out of the palace to relax. After all, as a concubine, she could only be confined to the backyard to raise children in the palace.
In the Prince's mansion, a concubine was not allowed to attend any formal occasion.
Liu Shu hadn't been out and about for a while, so he thought he'd bring Li Chunli along to watch a show and have some fun.
After all, Li Chunli did give birth to his cat.
Furthermore, Liu Shu listened to Zhou Yiran's words, who told him that before his wedding, the number of maids around him could not be any more.
After all, his fiancée, Xie Mingyue, was the granddaughter of the Duke of Ying!
The fact that he already had two illegitimate children before marrying his principal wife was already a source of much criticism from powerful families.
As Zhou Yiran said, "We must not bring any more women into the backyard before the wedding!"
So, from now on, in Liu Shu's backyard, the only person he could call "Auntie" would be Li Chunli.
Besides, Li Chunli's elder brother, Li Shigui, was at least a scholar, although he only got into the prefectural school through Liu Shu's connections.
But at least this was much better than the backgrounds of the other maids in Liu Shu's courtyard who had slept with him.
Logically speaking, a family with a scholar, no matter how poor, should have integrity and would never allow their sister to become a maid or concubine.
Therefore, Liu Shu was still thinking about Li Chunli a little. Taking advantage of the Lantern Festival, when the Prince of Zhenbei left the palace for the border, he specially brought Li Chunli to the Yuelai Restaurant to watch the play.
Who would have thought that today's performance of "The Jade Hairpin" would happen to be so fitting for Li Chunli!
Li Chunli started as a bed warmer, didn't she?
However, the difference between her and Pan'er is that she wanted to live a good life, so she caught up with Liu Shu's carriage in the cold winter with Qin Tao's encouragement.
Furthermore, just recently, the Prince of Zhenbei announced the engagement of Liu Shu to Xie Mingyue, the granddaughter of the Duke of Yingguo. This is quite similar to the story of Zhu Dalang marrying a wife of equal social standing in "The Jade Hairpin".
The more Li Chunli, who was pregnant, watched "The Jade Hairpin", the more suffocated she felt and the more uncomfortable she became.
When the story reached its climax, from the moment the jade hairpin shattered to the moment Pan'er jumped into the well with the broken hairpin, Li Chunli's emotions surged, and she burst into tears.
And this was outside after all. Li Chunli still remembered what Qin Tao had said: "A woman can cry in front of a man, but you can't cry uncontrollably. You have to cry beautifully and effectively."
So, Li Chunli was just sobbing and crying sadly, which made people feel sorry for her, but not annoyed.
Liu Shu grew up surrounded by women, so he was naturally good at coaxing women.
So, at that moment, Liu Shu gently put her arm around Li Chunli and pulled her into her embrace. She whispered in Li Chunli's ear, "Don't cry. It's a wonderful holiday, and I just wanted to take you out to relax."
Who would have thought that watching this play would bring tears to the eyes of the beautiful woman?
Well, it was just a show.
You are not Pan'er, and I am not Zhu Dalang, Liniang, don't worry.
From now on, you should stay by my side and I will ensure your lifelong peace and prosperity.
"Li Niang, how can you not believe me?"
Li Chunli naturally didn't believe Liu Shu's empty promises.
On the day Li Chunli gave birth, Liu Shu left without a second thought and didn't visit the cat or her for over a month afterward.
From that moment on, Li Chunli's trust in Liu Shu died; she had completely given up on him.
However, having been taught a lesson by Qin Tao and become a little more shrewd, Li Chunli naturally wouldn't bluntly tell Liu Shu, "I don't believe you!"
Instead, she choked back tears and cautiously raised her beautiful neck to look at Liu Shu: "I believe what the young master says!"
I feel like I'm useless!
If only I had a better birth and had met the prince sooner!
Li Chunli's words satisfied Liu Shu's pride. Liu Shu gently stroked Li Chunli's back and said, "Alright, we still met, didn't we?"
This is fate between us!
Don't worry, from now on, just be obedient. Would I ever mistreat you?
Having said all that, Li Chunli felt the time was right, so she got up from Liu Shu's embrace, wiped away her tears, and looked at Liu Shu with her big, watery eyes.
"I can never repay the kindness the young master has shown me in this lifetime!"
Our little cat was born small and thin. As her mother, I watched her grow up day by day, and only then did I understand my mother's heart for me.
It is truly true that you only understand the kindness of your parents when you raise children.
Your Highness, I only have one elder brother, and Cat only has one uncle, my elder brother. If you want Cat to have someone to rely on in the future, you still have to rely on my elder brother.
"Your Highness, my elder brother..."
How Li Chunli managed to get benefits or opportunities from Liu Shu for Li Shigui was up to her own skill.
Anyway, at Li Shiyue's house, the group ate all the dishes on the table, including the complimentary tea and two plates of snacks.
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Li Wangming called the waiter to settle the bill and went to the door to open it. As soon as he opened the door, he met the eyes of Liu Shu and Li Chunli, who were standing at the door next door.
Liu Shu is the heir apparent, and thus the most honored.
Li Wangming quickly bowed and greeted Liu Shu.
As soon as Li Wangming moved, his mother and the others behind him naturally followed suit and bowed.
Li Shiyue looked up at Liu Shuhou, then bowed and went to pay her respects.
Liu Shu didn't recognize Li Wangming, but she was slightly surprised by Li Shiyue's glance from behind.
"Lieutenant Li?"
"Your Highness, are you well?"
"Captain Li," Liu Shu said, looking at Li Shiyue and the Li family members behind her who came up to greet him from behind, "Are you here to watch a play with your family?"
"Yes! Your Highness is also here to watch the show?"
Li Chunli looked up at Li Shiyue and the group of Li family members behind her, her eyes full of disdain.
Anyone could see it in her eyes.
Li Xiatian looked up at Li Chunli and wanted to say something, but Zheng Meiniang pinched Li Xiatian's lower back at the right moment, preventing Li Xiatian from saying what was on his mind.
Liu Shu smiled and pulled Li Chunli beside her, saying, "Yes, I..."
Li Shiyue had no desire to engage in pointless small talk with Liu Shu and Li Chunli.
She straightened up and interrupted Liu Shu, saying, "Your Highness, I see it's snowing again outside. We should go home as soon as possible; it's getting late."
"Your Highness, please go first, and I will follow!"
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