The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 270 - 270 270 Shocking (1)_1

?Chapter 270: Chapter 270 Shocking (1)_1 Chapter 270: Chapter 270 Shocking (1)_1 As a former official in the royal court, the Marquis Li was certainly not as clueless as his eldest son. He was well aware of Chu Suifeng’s criticisms of him, his uncle, but he believed that as an uncle, he had contributed to Chu Suifeng’s rise to power. with the old grandmother still alive in his family, he believed Chu Suifeng would not do anything to him as long as he did not rebel and threaten the existence of Wang Residence.

Amassing wealth, what official did not love wealth. He was indeed a little greedy, but not irredeemable, nor did he pose a threat to the essence of the Northern Land. With this in mind, owning more stores in the south of the city or more estates in his hands was not a big deal at all.

But now, after hearing his second son recount the words of Chu Suifeng, he could not help but break out in a cold sweat.

Being high-profile attracts trouble, Si Jinhan’s words actually represented Chu Suifeng’s opinion. At present, Prince Ling had a deep opinion about the Li Family. What should the Li Family do? Should they play dumb and keep their wealth, or wisely avoid the spotlight?

“Father, I told you to marry Yanran into Wang Residence earlier but you didn’t listen.” Li Jiesong, noting his father’s changing expression, grumbled unhappily. “Should we let the old grandmother mention it to the prince?”

“Quiet, what do you know?” It was only at this point that the Marquis Li realized his eldest son was indeed incapable of making decisions. He had no place to be reckless in front of Chu Suifeng, in front of Si Jinhan, or in front of Master Hui Zhen at Ding’an Temple. Even he, the titular Marquis, had to be humble and respect them. But his son not only was reckless, he had managed to offend everyone.

No further investigation was needed about today’s horse-scaring incident.

“We should find out who played tricks behind us and hurt me. Let me get hold of him, I will slash him into eighteen pieces.” Li Jiesong was still rambling, wondering who hurt him.

“The matter of the startled horse stops here, no one else is to investigate further.” Marquis Li coldly glanced at his eldest son and issued the command.

“Father.” Li Jiesong was not content.

“What I said, I do not want to repeat a second time. If you dare to defy it, you’ll never touch any of the silver in this residence again.” Looking at his son’s pretty face, the Marquis Li was so angry that his heart ached. It was only at a crucial time that he discovered that the only thing his eldest son had to show for himself was this face.

“How do you see the Prince’s words?” For the first time, he began to take his second son seriously.

Li Jieyong was a bit flattered, but he did not let it get to his head, “Do you have any good ideas, father?”

“Speak when I told you to.” Marquis Li impatiently hurried him.

“I think, Si Jinhan’s words are actually a warning from Prince Ling to our Li Family. The rent for the stores in the south of the city is high, and the rentals imposed by my sister-in-law and mother are rather harsh. The merchants there have always had a low opinion of the Li Family. Other residences could hardly avoid being jealous of the Li Family. In the long run, this is bound to trigger public outrage. It might be better to give up some of the stores and change to other businesses.” Li Jieyong articulated carefully.

On the road, he had actually contemplated a way out.

If the Li Residence did not show any intent after Prince Ling’s warning, it would only provoke Chu Suifeng’s further dissatisfaction.

“Why?” Once he heard about selling off the shops, Li Jiesong was the first to become unhappy, “We Li Family relied on our own abilities to establish that estate in the south of the city. So what if others are jealous? Are we supposed to be afraid of them?”

After hearing Li Jieyong’s words, Marquis Li remained silent for a long time.

Unlike the anger entwined with the Li Family, early in the morning, Chu Suifeng, as if nothing had happened, led his soldiers out for training. Their destination, however, was Shili Village.