blueteamnovel Chapter 21
Chapter 21
Taiqing Courtyard, once deserted with only a few servants, had gained popularity due to the old master’s arrival. The masters, madams, young masters and ladies from all courtyards in the Li Mansion had heard about it and eagerly came here to show their faces, hoping to please the old madam.
Although the old master and the old madam no longer pay much attention to the things in Li Mansion, but both were innate fifth-level warriors. Making the old madam happy could lead to valuable favors slipping through her fingers and enticing greed in people.
The outer hall of Taiqing Courtyard was already filled with people. The front row consisted of the family members of the six masters of Li Mansion, while the back row accommodated young masters, the wives and concubines of each master.
Old Madam Li, Duan Qin, seated in the main seat, held a tea cup. She listened to flattery and chatter with a smile, seeing through the thoughts of everyone in the hall like a piercing eye.
Duan Qin, nearly a hundred years old, maintained a charming appearance. It was evident she was a stunningly beautiful woman in her youth, yet she exuded the aura of a high-level warrior, making it challenging for people to feel close to her.
“The old madam has been back for a while; why hasn’t Tianzhou or Tianyan come yet?” Sun Xiang, the second madam, asked with a concerned tone, though her eyes seemed to drift to the person sitting under the old madam—Hong Man.
Sun Xiang, Li Kun’s wife, had been eager to be out of Li Mansion since the eldest master took control. Anyway, she was happy to make Hong Man unhappy.
Hong Man followed Madam Sun’s words and explained, “Tianzhou went to inspect the training ground today and will be back soon. I also have sent someone to invite Tianyan.”
“Tianyan is really becoming more and more arrogant. The younger you are, the more you should respect the old,” Madam Lin, seated behind Sun Xiang, suddenly interrupted.
Considering Li Kun mentioned Li Tianyan going out today and he arranged gangsters to meet him, Madam Lin felt proud, anticipating Li Tianyan to be injured.
“Li Hong hasn’t been seen yet. Shouldn’t he be invited too?” Chen Tang, the third madam, said sarcastically, looking at Madam Sun with contempt.
If Madam Sun hadn’t been so useless, there would be no room for concubines to speak here today.
“Hong’er has been sick for the past two days,” Madam Lin said breathlessly. Li Hong was injured by that good-for-nothing Li Tianyan, and now, even after a month of recovery, he still couldn’t walk freely. If the old madam knew about this, what would she think of Li Hong?
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“How is Tianzhou doing recently? If he’s busy, tell him not to rush back,” Old Madam Li glanced at the women below but ultimately addressed Hong Man next to her.
“The old madam’s love is Tianzhou’s blessing,” Hong Man replied, wearing a happy smile on her face, understanding that the old madam had always been aloof and likely wouldn’t take notice of any woman in the room. Fortunately, she had two promising sons. Tianzhou’s martial arts talent was a little better among the aristocratic families’ children, ensuring he would eventually inherit the entire Li Mansion, not to mention Cheng’er.
Cheng Qi, who didn’t know about this yet, thought the old madam in front of him wanted to blame Li Tianyan, and the two of them couldn’t help but tighten their hands.
Duan Qin looked at Li Tianyan, who stood in front of him, and noticed that his attitude was neither humble nor rebellious. He no longer exhibited the indulgent habits of the past, nor had he given up on himself due to later events. Instead, he gave off a sense of detachment. It was a pity if Li Tianyan had spiritual root, he might be well-cultivated as the young master of Li family.
“Since you are now the head of a family, you can move out of Li Mansion after the birthday party and start your own household,” Old Madam Li’s words immediately echoed in the hall.
Though they didn’t understand why the old madam wanted to separate Li Tianyan from the Li Mansion at just fifteen years old, it didn’t deter everyone from relishing in his misfortune.
Li Tianyan frowned slightly upon hearing the old madam’s words. While he did plan to move out, he was concerned about lacking a suitable excuse. This woman’s words spared him effort, but he couldn’t ignore a hint of an unusual atmosphere.
On the contrary, Hong Man spoke reluctantly, “Old madam, Tianyan is still young. If we separate him now, people might think I am a heartless mother. The Li Mansion can support two more people. It’s better to wait a few years.”
“This matter has been decided,” the old madam firmly declared, waving off Hong Man’s input.
“Yes, the grandson will follow the old madam’s arrangements,” Li Tianyan quickly agreed, fearing her change of heart.
Seeing Li Tianyan’s simple response, Duan Qin felt an inexplicable sense of missing out. He looked at the shuanger standing with Li Tianyan and finally stuck to her decision.
“The grandson came back late. I apologize to my grandmother,” Li Tianzhou’s voice echoed in the hall, just as Li Tianyan’s matter was finalized. Duan Qin immediately left Li Tianyan, smiling at her eldest grandson. “No need to apologize. If you have something to do, you don’t have to come back all the way.”
The old madam’s attitude toward Li Tianzhou was remarkedly different from before.
Li Tianyan realized they wouldn’t pay attention to him for a while. Despite the crowd’s sympathy or mocking looks, he and Cheng Qi retreated inconspicuously, waiting until people dispersed before leaving.
Note:
To make sure everyone doesn’t get confuse, the grandparents have six sons, each son is the master of family and Li Pei is the head of Li family, meaning his lineage is the first branch and the heir of Li Mansion.
Each master has their own wives and concubines, unlike Li Pei’s wife, Hong Man being called Madam Li. The rest of them will be called according to their surname, Madam Sun or the second madam as she was Li Kun’s wife.
But don’t worry, the Li family won’t appear much after this. Alright thanks for reading^^