Chapter 1193: The Li Family is Stubborn!

t home and brought her granddaughter to help her daughter-in-law.Old Li was sitting at the doorway of the kitchen, picking vegetables. When she saw her two sons carrying their granddaughter into the h...The old woman choked back tears and urged, “Grandma is getting old and can’t help much. But grandma will never hold you back, I’ll always wait for you to come back!”

Jia Yin quietly wiped away her tears, kissed the old woman's cheek, and then walked towards Mu Xu without looking back.

Mu Xu flipped onto his horse and with one hand, pulled Jia Yin sitting behind him.

He shook the reins, forcing himself to stay awake, running for over a thousand miles day and night. Even his ironclad body was starting to feel the strain.

But he still stood with his back straight, respectfully bowing to the old woman.

"Grandma, I swear on my life that I will protect the princess's safety! Please rest assured!"

"Go on, children, do what you have to do. Grandma will be waiting for you when you get back!"

Mu Xu turned his horse's head, dust billowed again, shrouding the two figures and their mount. They quickly disappeared into the distance!

Elder Li wiped away her tears carefully, tidied her dress and disheveled hair, then turned around and looked at the maids and nursemaids standing with their heads bowed at the entrance of the courtyard.

"Get to work! Help everyone clean up and prepare their carriages. Report any issues immediately!"

"Yes, Madam," the maidservants all replied in unison.

The entire Suijin Beach, from an outsider's perspective, looked just like it always had. Guards patrolled, workers worked, and chimneys puffed smoke.

But only those in the know realize that each family has already begun to move, waiting only for nightfall!

From the moment Shui Yun rode back on horseback, Zhengjiazhuang was like a finely-tuned machine that had just been switched on, whirring into action.

Since the children had already been sent away, they were probably in Quanzhou by now.

Throughout the day, various tools I was accustomed to using, as well as finished products crafted by hand, were gradually delivered and hidden at the wharf camp.

Now only the young masters are left, with their valuables packed, and most importantly, swords for protection. Let's depart!

Because car convoys frequently came and went from the estate, their comings and goings wouldn't attract any outside attention.

Then, when no one was aware, Zhengjiazhuang directly became an empty city...

At the Earl's Mansion, Li Lao Er saw Shui Ling, drenched in sweat. He trembled slightly as he took the letter and box.

He has told his niece about all of his arrangements lately.

He also knew about the entrustment of his niece to both Puzhi and Suijin Beach.

Now, with things delivered to him, the moment everyone has been waiting for is finally here!

He tore open the letter, read it three times carefully, making sure he missed nothing, then burned it to ashes.

Then he drove Shui Ling back to Suijin Beach and called Zheng He and other trusted attendants to distribute the tasks.

Xing DaRen had a minor illness a few days ago. He used it as an excuse, claiming his health was not good, and smoothly resigned from his position.

The couple had made plans long ago, and now that their son and daughter were both in Quanzhou, they naturally wanted to go there and reunite.

Even without the Li family's connections, changing dynasties is always the most bloody and chaotic period in history. It's best to avoid it if possible.

In ten or eight years, when my son has finished his studies and returns, it will be a natural progression.

If the son is not successful, then settling down to enjoy one's old age in the warm and prosperous Quanzhou would also be a blessing.

Lately, the Li family would often send maids to deliver snacks and refreshments, along with a few messages, so both of them had a general idea of what was going on.

At this moment, upon hearing that the Li family was leaving in the evening, the couple felt a momentary tension, but then their hearts gradually settled.

The books at home have already been entrusted to the caravan to send away, the silver and other valuables have long since been taken away by my son and daughter-in-law, the servants are all arranged, the bedding shop has a trustworthy manager, now what can be tidied up is nothing but personal belongings.

The couple didn't use servants to help, just tidied up a bit, put on the carriage, and with an excuse of going for a walk, they took out two old servants who had been serving them all year.

On the Liu family's side, with Zhimín and Xiùjié already gone to Quanzhou, there were no worries at the back. Both Old Master Liu and his wife, Liu Zhìhéng, felt secure in their hearts.

Even if someone gossiped about them because their family was close to Tinshan, they never worried.

Xin is the ancestral home of the Liu family. Relatives, friends, and students intertwine like the roots of a large tree, not something that can be easily uprooted by a gust of wind.

Now the Li family is moving south, Old Master Liu only instructed his daughter-in-law to pack her belongings and said, "You will be living in the south for a year and a half. Take good care of Zhimín and Xiujie. After going through these things, perhaps these two boys will become more composed."

"If there's a decent girl from a good family, let's arrange a marriage. That way our family will have a branch remaining in the south. After all, no one knows what will happen in a hundred years. It's better to have a backup plan."

"Yes, father." Mrs. Liu rose and respectfully replied, she wanted to advise her husband a few words, but seeing his smiling and carefree appearance, she wasn't worried anymore.

The husband has the merit of planting high-yielding grain. Even if the Emperor wanted to vent his anger, he wouldn't go as far as beating or killing him. At most, he would be confined to reflection and investigate whether he had embezzled funds.

And these, the house can easily cope with...

Li Laoer informed everyone and carefully checked to ensure there were no flaws. Only then did he change his clothes and take a carriage into the palace.

He didn't request an audience with the Emperor first, but with the Crown Prince instead.

The little eunuch was surprised and looked at him several times before scurrying in with the silver clutched in his hand.

Although the Crown Prince has been acting regent for a few days, and the Emperor is feigning illness, in the vast imperial palace, and even throughout the entire Tianwu Empire, it's still the Emperor who holds true power.

If someone comes to the Crown Prince on business, they should first kowtow to the Emperor.

While the Li family went directly to the Prince!

The Li family is truly the Li family, headstrong!

First, he expelled the refugees, causing the civil and military officials headaches day after day. Then, the merchant ships "occupied" the Xin'du Wharf, and then he killed Dingbeihou for defying imperial edicts!

Now, he even disregards the emperor...

The Crown Prince was suddenly told that Li Lao Er requested an audience. He was puzzled and sent Feng Gonggong to greet him personally.

Li Lao'er entered the Xilong Pavilion and paid his respects, being very respectful.

After some casual chatter, he pulled out a piece of paper and smiled, "Your Highness, I heard that the ice cream made by the imperial kitchen doesn't taste good and doesn't suit your palate. I just went to Baiyun Pavilion and asked Chef Chen Xi to personally write down this recipe."

"Afterward, if the cook follows this recipe, the taste will definitely not be bad."

The Crown Prince's heart skipped a beat, and he laughed, "This is a secret recipe from Baiyun Pavilion. How did you think of sending it If it gets leaked, wouldn't that ruin our business"

"Your Highness is joking, it's just a dish. If Your Highness likes it, our family will naturally present it."

Having said that, he looked around and asked, "Your Highness, can you see the three of them The county princess remembers this playful little fox and told me to take a look at it when I entered the palace."

The prince's eyes lit up, and he replied, "I just saw three of them sleeping under the eaves."

Having said that, he instructed Feng Gonggong to go and look for him.

In a short while, Mr. Feng returned carrying the three yawns.

Three little eyes scanned the two people in the room, and immediately perked up.

It scurried up onto Lao Er's leg in a few bounds, chirping urgently several times.

Li La'er joked, playfully tugging on its two small ears and said reproachfully, "You've really been living the good life today, haven't you You don't even want to go home, do you"

"The princess is worried about you. She told me to ask you not to go catching rats at night; it's too dirty. You should spend that time visiting home more often."

The little fox chirped twice and rubbed against Li Lao'er's arm.

Today's update is here ~~head back to Suijin Beach. There's a lot of work in the fields and at the pharmacy that needs tending to. If I'm free, I'll go to the County Princess' Mansion with my sisters for tea and idle chatter....