Chapter 1896: Chapter 1898: Mutual Disdain
Is this a threat?
A threat to make everyone keep quiet about the truth?
Yang Chuxia also said, "First Madam Luo is right, all you ladies must speak honestly. Just now, the two people involved admitted their affection for each other, everyone heard it. Besides, hearing such things with their own ears, let alone Linhao, a dignified commander of the Imperial Army, is something that even an ordinary man wouldn’t tolerate."
"No matter where this matter is discussed, it’s not Linhao’s fault, hmph." Yang Chuxia added to Linhao, "You don’t need to wait until the shift change to see the Emperor. After leaving the Li Residence later, go and explain this to the Emperor, so he won’t think you’re not giving Her Highness Noble Princess Consort face."
"Understood, Cousin-in-law."
Yang Chuxia’s gaze swept over those ladies, and her earlier words revealed one thing: the Emperor is greater than the Noble Princess Concubine. The Li Family may have the influence of the Noble Princess Concubine, but Luo Linhao is still the Emperor’s Imperial Army commander, closer to the Emperor. Everyone should think it over, is it better to offend the Li Family or Luo Linhao?
"Are you threatening?" asked First Madam Luo.
"It’s not really a threat," replied Yang Chuxia, "I’m merely reminding everyone that it’s better to speak the truth."
"Aunt, Uncle, I truly like Susu, please grant us this favor." At this moment, Madam Li’s nephew spoke again.
This was a romantic soul, and with this opportunity to fulfill his wish, he naturally didn’t want to miss it.
"Shut up!" Old Master Li roared in anger, "No, I don’t agree."
In fact, both Old Master Li and Madam Li had the same thoughts.
Madam Li looked down on Li Susu’s low background, while Old Master Li considered Madam Li’s nephew too insignificant and couldn’t help the Li Family. The Li Residence had only one daughter, naturally used to make connections with high-ranking officials, to benefit the Li Family. Otherwise, why have her registered under the principal wife’s name?
"Old Master Li, if I were you, I would agree."
Upon hearing this, Yang Chuxia sneered, "Do you think that after today, your daughter’s reputation can still be preserved? You look down on this Young Master Wang’s insignificance, but haven’t you considered that once the rumor of Li Susu having a past with Cousin spreads, how many in the capital would still be willing to marry into the Li Family? When Li Susu can’t get married, Old Master Li will regret it."
"Uncle, Cousin and I genuinely like each other, why can’t you grant us this?" Young Master Wang reassured, "I will study hard in the future and surely return with honors, won’t that suffice?"
"Father, Madam Ye is right, please grant us this favor." Li Susu knew very well that with today’s matter, regardless of others, Yang Chuxia would not keep it a secret for her, seeing Luo Linfei’s miserable state made it clear.
Her father and aunt both wanted her to marry Luo Linhao, but unfortunately, Yang Chuxia wouldn’t allow it. Today, she’d either marry her cousin, or her reputation would be ruined, unable to wed anyone, with no third choice.
"You!" Old Master Li, full of anger, kicked Young Master Wang, "Beast, all beasts!"
"What are you doing!" Madam Li naturally stepped in to shield as Old Master Li kicked Young Master Wang, "Your good daughter seduced my nephew, I haven’t held her accountable yet, why hit him?"
She thought the two had ended things, but unexpectedly, they’re involved again.
"Everyone, shut up!" First Madam Luo said, watching the two quarrel, in the Li Family she had significant authority due to her high status.
"Susu must marry Linhao," said First Madam Luo, "otherwise, the Noble Princess Consort will certainly blame us! Do you want to be blamed by the Noble Princess Consort?"