Is this a threat?
A threat to make everyone keep quiet about the truth?
Yang Chuxia also said, "First Madam Luo is right, all you ladies must speak honestly. Just now, the two people involved admitted their affection for each other, everyone heard it. Besides, hearing such things with their own ears, let alone Linhao, a dignified commander of the Imperial Army, is something that even an ordinary man wouldnât tolerate."
"No matter where this matter is discussed, itâs not Linhaoâs fault, hmph." Yang Chuxia added to Linhao, "You donât need to wait until the shift change to see the Emperor. After leaving the Li Residence later, go and explain this to the Emperor, so he wonât think youâre not giving Her Highness Noble Princess Consort face."
"Understood, Cousin-in-law."
Yang Chuxiaâs gaze swept over those ladies, and her earlier words revealed one thing: the Emperor is greater than the Noble Princess Concubine. The Li Family may have the influence of the Noble Princess Concubine, but Luo Linhao is still the Emperorâs Imperial Army commander, closer to the Emperor. Everyone should think it over, is it better to offend the Li Family or Luo Linhao?
"Are you threatening?" asked First Madam Luo.
"Itâs not really a threat," replied Yang Chuxia, "Iâm merely reminding everyone that itâs better to speak the truth."
"Aunt, Uncle, I truly like Susu, please grant us this favor." At this moment, Madam Liâs nephew spoke again.
This was a romantic soul, and with this opportunity to fulfill his wish, he naturally didnât want to miss it.
"Shut up!" Old Master Li roared in anger, "No, I donât agree."
In fact, both Old Master Li and Madam Li had the same thoughts.
Madam Li looked down on Li Susuâs low background, while Old Master Li considered Madam Liâs nephew too insignificant and couldnât help the Li Family. The Li Residence had only one daughter, naturally used to make connections with high-ranking officials, to benefit the Li Family. Otherwise, why have her registered under the principal wifeâs name?
"Old Master Li, if I were you, I would agree."
Upon hearing this, Yang Chuxia sneered, "Do you think that after today, your daughterâs reputation can still be preserved? You look down on this Young Master Wangâs insignificance, but havenât you considered that once the rumor of Li Susu having a past with Cousin spreads, how many in the capital would still be willing to marry into the Li Family? When Li Susu canât get married, Old Master Li will regret it."
"Uncle, Cousin and I genuinely like each other, why canât you grant us this?" Young Master Wang reassured, "I will study hard in the future and surely return with honors, wonât that suffice?"
"Father, Madam Ye is right, please grant us this favor." Li Susu knew very well that with todayâs matter, regardless of others, Yang Chuxia would not keep it a secret for her, seeing Luo Linfeiâs miserable state made it clear.
Her father and aunt both wanted her to marry Luo Linhao, but unfortunately, Yang Chuxia wouldnât allow it. Today, sheâd either marry her cousin, or her reputation would be ruined, unable to wed anyone, with no third choice.
"You!" Old Master Li, full of anger, kicked Young Master Wang, "Beast, all beasts!"
"What are you doing!" Madam Li naturally stepped in to shield as Old Master Li kicked Young Master Wang, "Your good daughter seduced my nephew, I havenât held her accountable yet, why hit him?"
She thought the two had ended things, but unexpectedly, theyâre involved again.
"Everyone, shut up!" First Madam Luo said, watching the two quarrel, in the Li Family she had significant authority due to her high status.
"Susu must marry Linhao," said First Madam Luo, "otherwise, the Noble Princess Consort will certainly blame us! Do you want to be blamed by the Noble Princess Consort?"