TFDC Chapter 21.1

Chapter 21.1 - Deliberate provocation

Looking at the soft silver lily gown, Lou Qingwu narrowed her eyes and thought for a bit.

She leaned closer to Tang Er and spoke softly into his ear.

Tang Er listened and his expression became increasingly grave.

Finally, he nodded his head strongly, “Your subordinate will go prepare.”

“En.” Lou Qingwu lifted up her head and saw Tang Er who was about to leave.

But just as he was about to push the door with his hand, she thought of something. She called out to stop him.

“Tang Er.”

“Eldest miss?” Tang Er turned his head around, “Are there any other orders?”

Qingwu shook her head and was silent for a moment before sighing, “Don’t worry. He’s … well.”

With only a few simple words, Tang Er’s originally dark pupils shrunk as a complicated expression passed through.

Finally, his expression become one of gratitude, “Tang Er … understands. Leaving him in eldest miss’ care is reassuring for your subordinate.”

He was only reluctant to part with him. He was still so small but he had to face so many strangers with changing faces.

But there are some things where you have no choice.

And there are some revenges that you can’t not avenge.

On the other side of town, Li Jingsheng finally arrived from the Lou residence to the Li family residence.

He went straight to the study where he saw the right prime minister, Li Miao.

Looking at Li Miao who had his back facing him, Li Jingsheng suddenly thought of Li Ziqing and his heart missed a beat.

Hoarsely, he called out, “Father.”

“You’re back?” Li Miao turned around, his sharp eyes swept over Li Jingsheng’s face, “What are you worried about?”

“No-nothing.”

“Oh really? Are you sure you don’t want to tell your father anything?”

“...” Li Jingsheng felt his throat go dry, could it be that father found out about third brother?

“Wh-what?”

“Bang!” Li Miao’s fist slammed onto his desk, knocking books onto the floor.

Li Jingsheng’s head suddenly whipped up, his expression changed as he struggled to press down his feelings of panic, “Father?”

“You still know to call this old man your father? Look at what you’ve done! Publicly embracing another girl in front of your fiance, what, did you want to marry the both of them?”

Li Jingsheng’s body was in a cold sweat as he heard the first phrase but after he finished speaking, his whole body relaxed with relief.

Thinking about his phrasing, he finally spoke, “Father, that Lou Lianxin had been lying to your child this whole time. She was clearly a poisonous snake and if it wasn’t her scheming all those years ago, your child would’ve still been engaged to Qingwu. Furthermore, Qingwu is the legitimate born so your child …”

“Idiot!” Li Jingsheng hadn’t finished speaking before Li Miao stopped him. “Lou family’s concubine born isn’t good enough for you?”

Li Jingsheng’s face paled and realised that he was also concubine born. He had hit him right where it hurt as Li Jingsheng pursed his mouth, and didn’t speak.

But the words were bottled up in his chest.

Li Miao stared at him, snorted as he sat down to the side. His anger dissipated a bit as he thought, his second son was good in nearly every aspect, but his mind was a bit slow.

There were some things that he couldn’t hide well, but this was something that he appreciated. He liked being able to see through this son, unlike his eldest son, where it was hard to tell what he was thinking.

These people were hard to control.

Li Miao let Li Jingsheng stand for about fifteen minutes before sipping on some tea, “You thought this old man wanted you to marry Lou Lianxin for her personality? You’re truly so dumb. Did you know who’s backing her?”

Li Jingsheng froze. What did she have? Wasn’t it just that second madam?

This he knew, but so what, wasn’t she just a concubine?”

“... Mrs Ruan.”

“Wrong! It’s the wrong Ruan family.” Li Miao put down his cup as he stood up and walked up to Li JIngsheng. He pat him on the shoulder.

Mrs Ruan and the city’s number one richest Ruan family’s head are siblings born of the same mother. So behind Ruan Zhen is the Ruan family. Lou Lianxin has Ruan family backing her. So if you marry Lou Lianxin, you’ll receive the support of the Ruan family. And even though Lou Qingwu is the legitimate born, her maternal family has already disappeared. If you marry her, you’ll only get her person. Do you understand?”

“...” Li Jingsheng stopped for a few more moments before he slowly nodded his head. “I under, understand.”

Today, he nearly ruined his future. “Father, then Lou Lianxin …”

“Ah women, just coax them a bit. But next time, don’t let your father find out how short-sighted you are!”

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