Chapter 14: “It’s just an accident. He’s your future brother-in-law…”
The chilling gaze fell on the fingertip Li Wenxin was pointing at Gu Sui. He felt as if his hand had been burned, and subconsciously retracted it.
With Mu Jiulu stepping in, Gu Sui snorted at that suicidal brat, too lazy to take action himself.
Li Changtong quickly arrived at the banquet hall, somewhat at a loss facing this scene.
Mu Jiulu’s aura was sharp and oppressive, dark colors surging in her ink-black eyes.
“Li Changtong, you’re quite bold!”
“Master Wang, what do you mean by that?”
Li Changtong’s gaze shifted from her two sons. Upon seeing that slightly familiar jade pendant in Li Fuyu’s hand, she secretly muttered ‘bad’.
“Playing dumb? This King won’t beat around the bush with you. If Cousin doesn’t have to stay on the Li family genealogy, since you like that concubine and illegitimate son of yours so much, then write a divorce letter.”
At these words, everyone present was shocked. Li Changtong was even more frightened out of her wits.
“Master Wang, that cannot be!”
“Why can’t it be? The royal family can’t support Cousin’s memorial tablet? Can’t raise a Li Fuyu? Do they need to suffer in your Li family?”
Mu Jiulu left no room for bargaining. She originally thought Li Fuyu’s temperament was spoiled like Mu Yi’s and wouldn’t suffer grievances. She didn’t expect he had been living such a life at home.
Li Wenxin dared to come provoke on his birthday banquet today. Who knows how arrogant he had been before!
“This… Yu’er is not yet married. Master Wang, please reconsider!”
“Heh, you don’t need to worry about that. From now on, Li Fuyu is a second-rank Viscount. His marriage is for him to decide.”
Li Fuyu was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. Across from him, Li Wenxin’s eyes were almost spitting fire from jealousy.
Li Changtong still had a difficult expression. How did things develop to this point?
“Master Wang, isn’t this a bit too hasty…”
Mu Jiulu coldly stared at her.
“Li Fuyu is the son of a Marquis. You should have requested a Viscount title for him long ago. But he’s already eighteen, and I haven’t seen you submit a single petition. I haven’t seen you be as attentive to him as you are to the illegitimate son, even casually bestowing a concubine’s dowry.”
A chill ran down Li Changtong’s spine as she wiped away cold sweat.
Mu Jiulu issued her final ultimatum: “If this King doesn’t see a stamped divorce letter tomorrow, the Li family can forget about existing. Understand?”
Gu Sui looked at her cold and valiant appearance. The anger from earlier had now all turned into pink bubbles.
What is a sense of security?
Sensing Gu Sui’s gaze, Mu Jiulu imperceptibly changed angles, leaving him the most perfect profile.
She had to let him know that she could be relied on.
Li Changtong was still struggling. She looked at Li Fuyu beside Mu Yi and played the affection card.
The total number of words in this book is: 473,237. “Yu’er, quickly explain to the Regent. It’s not like that. How could your mother be willing to divorce your father…”
Li Fuyu had already recovered from the state of shaking with anger just now. His tone was steady.
“I’ve long wanted to leave the Li family.”
Now that he had Ninth Aunt backing him, he’d be a fool to keep suffering.
Upon hearing this, Li Changtong’s heart sank. Gu Sui patted Li Fuyu’s shoulder in relief and said softly,
“Go pack your things. We’ll go somewhere else to celebrate your birthday. Don’t be upset anymore.”
Li Fuyu hmmed. He and Mu Yi left the banquet hall together. No matter how much Li Changtong tried to stop them now, it was useless.
Before long, Li Fuyu’s attendants had packed his things. Before leaving, Mu Jiulu gave Li Changtong one last look, her voice chilling.
“Minister Li, take care of yourself.”
Li Changtong immediately collapsed into a chair, muttering that it was over.
At the entrance of the Li Residence, Li Fuyu took a deep breath, giving the main gate one last look.
“Thank you Ninth Aunt for supporting Yu’er.”
He thanked her sincerely. Mu Jiulu lightly hmmed.
If it weren’t for his good relationship with Gu Sui, she wouldn’t go this far for a cousin’s son.
“Where are you going now? Come back to the palace with me.”
Mu Yi said. Li Fuyu shook his head in refusal.
“There are so many rules in the palace. I don’t want to go.”
Having said that, he looked at Gu Sui again.
“Sui Gege, can I go back with you?”
Mu Jiulu’s gaze shot over.
“Sure, the Gu Residence is big. There’s room.”
Mu Jiulu secretly gritted her teeth. Her gaze towards Li Fuyu suddenly became a bit dark.
“No need to trouble Young Master Gu. Mu Yi, take him to your place.”
Mu Jiulu spoke. Li Fuyu opened his mouth but didn’t dare directly refuse her.
“Don’t. You should respect his own wishes a bit.”
Gu Sui’s peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed, as if he was planning something.
“If you’re not at ease, you can come see him anytime.”
Li Fuyu nodded like a pecking chick upon hearing the first half of his words. But he didn’t dare agree with the second half.
