Chapter 1674: 1671: A Warning

Chapter 1674: Chapter 1671: A Warning

Lady Li’s face turned pale as her thoughts were exposed.

Madam Hu asked in surprise, “Big Sister-in-law, did you try to probe Madam about marrying the second young master again?”

Madam Hu asked bluntly on purpose, and Lady Li’s expression instantly darkened.

“Second sister-in-law, you’re so concerned about this matter, is it because you’re anxious about the marriage of the second household’s nephews?” Lady Li had always looked down on her two sisters-in-law.

She was a noble family’s daughter, and even now her maternal family held a high status.

Both sisters-in-law were daughters of minor officials, how could they compare to her? Since she married into the Li family, she had always managed the household and never felt anything was amiss, naturally looking down on these two sisters-in-law.

She spoke bluntly, saying whatever she wanted without any courtesy.

Madam Hu’s face was somewhat embarrassed, especially as she was jabbed at a sensitive point. She smiled, fiddling with her hair, and said, “If Madam is willing to propose Miss Chu for my child, I’d definitely be happy.”

“Second sister-in-law really has a knack for picking up…” Lady Li spoke without restraint.

Her face was full of sarcasm, but before she could finish her sentence, Old Madame Li sternly cut her off, reprimanding her.

“Shut up!” Old Madame Li was furious, looking at Lady Li with disappointment: “What nonsense are you speaking? If this gets out, trust me, your son in the yamen will immediately face difficulties.”

Lady Li responded without thinking, “Chu Heng wouldn’t dare!”

“Why wouldn’t he dare? Do you think our Li family is still Imperial Kins and Nobles? Even if he doesn’t make a move, minor officials below will deliberately create trouble for your son to curry favor with him. For some minor matters, can you go make a fuss in front of the Emperor and the Dowager Empress? Moreover, you spoke out of line first; do you think the Emperor will definitely stand by us?”

“Watch your words and actions!” Old Madame Li pointed at Lady Li, cursing loudly: “If you dare to speak recklessly like this again, then don’t manage the household anymore, lest a perfectly good family becomes chaotic!”

Lady Li’s face turned whiter and whiter, embarrassed and enraged.

“Alright, elder and third daughters-in-law, both of you should go back and rest. As for the Chu family, don’t offend them unnecessarily.” Old Madame Li sent them away.

Lady Li left in silence, aware that calling her sisters-in-law was meant to reprimand her regarding household management.

Madam Hu’s expression was ambiguous, but she left with a smile.

Third Madam had always been quiet, and wouldn’t intervene at this moment.

Soon, the room quieted down.

Old Lady Ye didn’t speak immediately, slowly sipping tea.

As expected, Lady Li was the first to break the silence. Her voice, still laden with resentment, asked: “Mother, are you dissatisfied with me? I did everything as you said, besides, the Chu family might not want to marry into ours. If they’re unwilling, why force the issue? Can’t we just let it go?”

“Oh? You’ve finally realized they don’t want to marry into our family?” Old Madame Li raised her eyelids, looking at her. Her calm and composed demeanor made Lady Li somewhat uneasy.

The surge of anger and courage to argue seemed to have vanished in an instant.

Lady Li didn’t make a sound; she was still irritated by this matter just now.

Previously, she always thought the Chu family wanted to climb up to theirs, refusing to believe what the old lady said, but after being directly rejected, she could no longer deceive herself.