“Oh right, where is that noblewoman who poisoned me?”
As Li Hao walked into the courtyard, he suddenly inquired.
Hearing these words, everyone was stunned. Li Xuanli had just been personally designated as the True Dragon Patriarch by the elder, and although the ceremony had not yet taken place, from this moment on, he was expected to shoulder the responsibilities of the True Dragon Family Head.
He hesitated for a moment, until a nudge from his wife, Gao Qingqing, brought him to his senses. He promptly said, “She’s in another courtyard. Do you want to see her? I’ll take you there. No matter how you want to punish her, with your current identity… it’s only right.”
He suddenly felt he had to be more careful and thoughtful, a quick thought flashed through his mind about the impact on the Divine General Mansion’s face if Li Hao were to kill Liu Yue Rong.
But it didn’t take long for him to suppress these stray thoughts. With Li Hao’s current status as a Duke, it was indeed a scandal for the Divine General Mansion, but if Li Hao truly executed her, as long as the relationships were handled slightly, it wouldn’t be a violation of the law.
After all, if the Liu Family sought revenge afterward, they would have to weigh their options facing the current Li Hao.
Perhaps they would even send someone with a generous gift to apologize.
Belonging to a great family, the rise and fall of the family were more important than a momentary rage, and the honor and disgrace of one branch even more so.
With many thoughts in mind, Li Xuanli caught up to Li Hao.
“That would be troubling you.”
Li Hao nodded slightly.
Upon hearing this, the others couldn’t help but follow. Li Hao’s break with the Li Family had been precipitated by Liu Yue Rong’s poisoning.
This scandal was suppressed by the Divine General Mansion, with little word getting out, but within the mansion, the matter was common knowledge.
Was the young man now going to take revenge with his own hands?
Li Tian Gang looked troubled, his mind immediately going to the second brother who had shielded him with his body. Since his youth, the latter had cared for him, entrusting his wife and child to him before dying. But now…
He was saddened, but at this point, he had no reason to stop it anymore.
But in his heart, how could he not hate Liu Yue Rong? Yet hate aside, how could he forget the bond of brotherhood that had been the reason for his initial protection?
Ji Qingqing, however, quickly got up and followed, her face full of sorrow. She couldn’t believe that the child had really walked away so resolutely.
…
In front of Shuihua Courtyard.
Li Xuanli opened the gate for Li Hao, looking at his once-nephew and sighing inwardly, whispering, “She’s inside. Ever since the investigation was clear, she’s been imprisoned by your father…”
“Is this imprisonment?”
Li Hao looked inside the courtyard, where the usual retinue of servants was missing, the leaves forlorn, and piled atop the pond in the courtyard, as if it had become a pool of dead water.
Yet, it was still a luxurious courtyard, far from resembling a prison.
Li Xuanli, upon hearing Li Hao’s comment, slightly changed his expression, only saying, “We will wait for you outside.”
His words were also a hint to Li Hao, suggesting that if he was dissatisfied, he could do as he pleased.
Li Hao didn’t say much, only walking into the courtyard, following the slate pathway, he then saw the figure of the beautiful woman leaning in the pavilion.
But now, she was clearly not as radiant, the glow of precious stones in her hairpin had dimmed, only a simple pearl hairpin remained.
Hearing the movement, Liu Yue Rong turned around. When she saw Li Hao, she was slightly taken aback but showed no great surprise. Instead, she assessed Li Hao and, after a moment, said:
“Has your appearance changed so much in less than two years?” Stay connected via empire
“Your changes are quite big as well.”
Li Hao smiled, but not with the hate and anger one would expect when adversaries meet.
While speaking, he walked into the pavilion, observing the fruit platter on the table, with fruits that were already wilting and less fresh.
“Now that you’ve achieved success and fame, have you come for revenge for the past?”
Liu Yue Rong gave Li Hao a hard look but only sneered slightly, her face showing no fear as she said:
“If you’re going to kill, then kill. Living here is no different from being dead. The only thing I’m looking forward to is watching my son surpass you.”
“But even if I don’t see it, I believe that day will come eventually.”
With that, she began to sneer, her eyes sharply fixed on Li Hao.
Li Hao, upon hearing this, did not get angry, still wearing a smile that grew slightly wider.
“You really dare to dream.”
“Hmph, you truly are a monster, but so what? I’ve seen many monsters, like your Uncle Jiu. He was not as astonishing as you, but back in the day, he was the marvel of everyone. Everyone thought he would lead the Li Family to even greater heights. But what happened? Flamboyant and not even twenty before he died, heh, that’s what they call the envy of the heavens!”
Liu Yue Rong sneered, “You may be powerful now, but who knows if you won’t have such an accident?”
Li Hao nodded, “You’re right. So, before such an accident happens, I plan to make sure your son has an ‘accident’ first.”
Liu Yue Rong was stunned, her expression changing abruptly as she said angrily, “What are you planning to do?”
Li Hao spoke deliberately, “Did you think I am here to kill you? Not at all. In fact, I stopped hating you for the past after I left the Li Family. Moreover, I want to thank you.”
Liu Yue Rong was taken aback.
“That Divine Blood might be a great help to ordinary people, but to me, it’s insignificant.”
Li Hao continued, “You once said that the love of parents for their children leads them to plan for the long term. You really are a good mother, so I am here to tell you that I will make sure you watch with your own eyes as your son gets ruined by me. That’s my repayment.”
“You, you dare!”
Liu Yue Rong stood up abruptly, looking at Li Hao with fear and anger, “Do you really think you are above the law? My son is with the Buddha Lord, he won’t let you succeed.”