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Chapter 222 - 222 222 Bad Idea(2)_1
Chapter 222 - 222 222 Bad Idea(2)_1
?Chapter 222: Chapter 222: Bad Idea(2)_1 Chapter 222: Chapter 222: Bad Idea(2)_1 But she dare not defy Chu Suifeng’s command. “Cousin is right, Yanran will certainly learn the proper etiquette when she returns.”
Having obtained Li Yanran’s assurance, Chu Suifeng’s gaze fell upon Lady You again.
Lady You’s heart shivered, and she hastened to echo, “I shall certainly bear in mind Prince’s instructions.”
“Conger, send two of the beauties gifted by the palace to our cousin’s residence when you return,” Chu Suifeng didn’t let Lady You off easily.
“Yes, Your Highness.” Conger repressed his laughter and answered ceremoniously.
Upon hearing this, Lady You felt like she wished for death.
The beauties bestowed by the palace were naturally gifts from the Emperor to Chu Suifeng. But Chu Suifeng, uninterested in them, passed them to the Li Residence. His intent was clearly to make things difficult for her. After all, the beauties from the palace aren’t ordinary concubines one could buy; even she, the wife, would have to be careful and couldn’t oppress them indiscriminately.
Thinking about how beauties she found disagreeable would occasionally compete with her for her husband, Lady You’s heart began to bleed. Then, she considered whether Chu Suifeng’s conspicuous support for Lin Ziyin indicated that Lin Ziyin held an unusual place in Chu Suifeng’s heart?
Li Family had long intended to marry Li Yanran to Chu Suifeng as the principal wife. If Lin Ziyin became an obstacle and spoiled the plans of Li Residence, what would they do then?
Although Li Family was Chu Suifeng’s maternal home and had indeed been supporting Prince Ling, as the Prince was growing up, Li Family’s prestige in the Northern Land had been waning year after year.
Clear-sighted individuals realized that the Prince was deliberately weakening the influence of Li Family. Had they not noticed how the Si Family and Luo Family, among the Prince’s vassals, had all risen rapidly in a short span of time?
No, they absolutely couldn’t let Lin Ziyin spoil Li Yanran’s marriage prospects. Upon this thought, a murderous glint grazed past Lady You’s eyes.
“Please relay to the Residence, the Lin Family is my collaborator. If the Lin Family encounters any difficulties in the future, I hope the Residence could lend a hand.” Chu Suifeng caught a glimpse of Lady You; despite the fleeting murderous look, he had caught it.
Lady You dared to act this way in his presence – it seemed that he had indulged the Li Family too much, so much that they had forgotten who the true ruler of the Northern Land was.
Lady You was not a fool, on the contrary, she was quite clever. She naturally understood Chu Suifeng’s warning and was instantly startled again. “Yes, I will surely convey Your Highness’ words to the Residence.”
“Good.” Chu Suifeng spoke coldly. “It’s growing late, you should take your leave.”
“Cousin.” Being dismissed just like that, Li Yanran was naturally unsatisfied. She hadn’t seen Chu Suifeng for a long time, and they’d had no private moments together even longer than that. Today, having finally bumped into him, she didn’t want to let such an opportunity slip away.
Chu Suifeng remained silent, merely staring at Li Yanran with his profound gaze.
Li Yanran conceded defeat in the face of his slightly menacing gaze, lowering her head in embarrassment, “We’re heading back. If cousin doesn’t have anything to do, you should visit Grandmother at the Residence. She’s been constantly worried about you.”
“When I have the time, I will naturally come over.” Upon mentioning Lady Li, Chu Suifeng’s tone finally softened a little.
Li Yanran rejoiced, thinking that as long as her grandmother was around, Chu Suifeng couldn’t bring himself to brush the Li Family off.
Anticipating that she would be able to see Chu Suifeng at the Residence soon, she grew overjoyed.
“How very tedious.” Having observed the farce from the sidelines, Si Jinhan rudely interrupted their sugar-coated exchanges.
Upon hearing his impulsive interruption, Li Yanran seethed with resentment in her heart, but she was entirely powerless. Everyone in the Northern Land knew that Si Jinhan, the third young master of the Si Family, was Chu Suifeng’s right-hand man. In terms of importance in Chu Suifeng’s eyes, Si Jinhan’s position definitely surpassed the several uncles of the Li Family.