The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

After being beaten, Li Shihang dared not speak.

Li Sirong pursed her lips in fear. The two of them bowed obediently and knelt in the ancestral hall.

Li Zongyun advised: "Dad, don't be angry. Fortunately, there are no serious consequences."

Now that things have come to this, getting angry will only hurt you.

Li Shanqi sat down and picked up the tea: "I used to underestimate the daughter of the Shangguan family. But she is a woman after all, and her methods are not up to standard. As the eldest brother, you should keep a close eye on her and don't let the younger brothers and sisters fall for her tricks again."

"Yes." Li Zongyun nodded in agreement.

At this moment, a doorman came to report: "Master, the Eighth Young Master is back."

The father and son frowned and stood up: "How did you come back?"

The concierge answered cautiously, "The young master of the Wei family brought it back on horseback."

It is said to be a gift, but in fact it is lost.

Li Xizu was helped in by another doorman: "Oh, oh, oh, Dad, big brother."

He covered his sore butt and limped into the house.

Li Zongyun waved his hand impatiently: "Help the Eighth Master go back to the house and rest."

"Yes." The doorman accepted the order.

Li Xizu originally wanted to cry and play the victim, but when he saw that the atmosphere was not right, he left immediately.

Li Shanqi snorted, "How could I have given birth to such a loser. He only knows how to eat, drink, have fun, and cause trouble all day long."

They deliberately didn't go to pick it up, just wanting to find an excuse to bring it up in front of the emperor in a few days.

So as to find out the Sacred Heart. Now, the person is back.

They were sent back in disgrace. They only knew bad things.

Li Shanqi put down the teacup. It was really worrying that there was no virtuous head of the backyard...

ancestral hall.

The brother and sister knelt down properly, while the maids and servants stood guard outside.

Li Shihang said angrily: "I don't understand. Is a maid so important? It makes you, a sister, willing to betray your brother."

"Sixth brother. She has grown up with me since I was a child, and the relationship between us is different." Li Sirong tried to make her brother understand her.

Li Shihang laughed angrily and said through gritted teeth, "Favor? She is a maid, born to serve. Whether she is beaten or scolded, it all depends on the master's mood. This time I will let it go because you are my sister, but next time don't blame me for being merciless."

Li Sirong couldn't believe it: "Sixth brother, you want to do something to me, right? Just for your crappy plan!"

"I could have discredited that bitch from the Shangguan family, or even put her in jail." Li Shihang clenched his fists, getting angrier the more he thought about it. "You let him go without permission, so I had to find someone to replace him. The current bad situation is all caused by your soft-heartedness."

I never thought that my brother would think this way.

Li Sirong's eyes were red. "How can you say that to me? I'm your biological sister. You only care about your crappy plan, and you think you're justified in touching my people. If you do this again, I'll tell Dad."

"Whatever you want." Li Shihang closed his eyes and hid in peace.

Biting her lips, Li Sirong shed tears silently.

She wiped it again and again, unable to understand why things had turned out like this.

Shangguanfu.

A carriage stopped at the door, and the maid came forward and knocked on the door: "Our girl comes to visit Miss Shangguan."

The doorman came back after announcing, opened the door and invited her in. The maid helped her master get off the carriage and went into the mansion together.

Late courtyard.

Shangguan Haitong stood at the door to greet her: "Miss Xiao, please come in. Huanshuang, serve the tea."

"Hey." Huanshuang led his men to retreat.

Shangguan Haitong warmly invited the guest to sit down: "Why are you free to come here today?"

Xiao Fenghe smiled and said, "I shouldn't have bothered you. I really have no choice, so please help me, sister."

Huanshuang served the tea and left.

Shangguan Haitong gently comforted: "Good sister, just tell me if you have anything to say. I will help you if I can."

Sighing, Xiao Fenghe explained his purpose: "My father intends to marry into the Marquis's Mansion and will not change his mind easily. Although I heard your idea to postpone the marriage, it is not a long-term solution. I came here specifically to ask my sister to help me think of a permanent solution."

"So that's what it is. Sister, try this year's Grain Rain tea. The flavor of this bud and this young leaf is the most fresh and rich." Shangguan Haitong offered her tea with a smile.

Xiao Fenghe smelled the tea first, tasted it, and then savored it. The tea was emerald green, mild and fresh, good tea.

Shangguan Haitong took a sip and asked with a smile, "Do you like it? My dear sister, which family did you arrange your last marriage with?"

Xiao Fenghe wiped the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief and said, "My father got engaged to a friend when he was young. It was an ordinary family. After all these years, my father no longer looks down on ordinary people. He mentioned more than once that he wanted to cancel the engagement. Now there is a better family, so there is no room for maneuver."

Shaking his head, Shangguan Haitong disagreed and said, "Can that young man study? He will take the imperial examination next spring..."

"Once you get into high school, you'll soar to the sky." Xiao Fenghe's eyes lit up.

Shangguan Haitong nodded: "A newly-appointed Jinshi has a promising future. I believe your father will consider it carefully. You should think carefully about your own marriage. By the way, I haven't asked which young man you are engaged to be married to. What's his name?"

Xiao Fenghe smiled shyly: "His surname is Nie and his given name is Huaiqing. During every festival, he would send some local specialties over."

Nie Huaiqing... Lord Nie...

Shangguan Haitong thought of that gentlemanly figure: "He will pass the exam."

"Thank you, sister." Xiao Fenghe breathed a sigh of relief after finding a solution. She was willing to gamble her future just this once.

Shangguan Haitong smiled and said, "When your wish comes true, I will definitely go to congratulate you."

Xiao Fenghe put down the teacup and said, "Sister has broken off the engagement with the Marquis' Mansion and is observing mourning for three years. When the three-year period is up, sister will be nineteen years old. I don't think the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion will let it go. Sister should make plans early to prepare for a rainy day."

"I know what's going on." Shangguan Haitong smiled faintly. Three years later, Yong'an Marquis Mansion will be a completely different world.

Xiao Fenghe lowered his eyes and pursed his lips, then stood up and bowed to say goodbye: "I've been out for a long time and it's time for me to go back. Thank you, sister. See you tomorrow."

"Goodbye. Huanshuang, please see your sister off." Shangguan Haitong escorted her to the door and the smile on her face faded.

Xiao Fenghe walked out of Shangguan Mansion and got on the carriage. Did she say something wrong? It seemed like she was meddling in other people's business.

Xiao Fenghe shook his head. Sister Shangguan was such a smart person, why did she need to remind him...

It falls in the courtyard at dusk.

Shangguan Haitong sat at the desk, holding a book in his hand. There will be many old acquaintances appearing in this imperial examination, so we have to speed up the process...

on the street.

After Shangguan Sitong and Shangguan Yunshu took over the shop, no matter how they managed the business, it still showed no improvement.

Looking at the crowded shop across the street, Shangguan Sitong said unconvincedly, "They are offering discounts, so are we. Why are their business so good, but no one is patronizing ours? They must have used some tricks, I have to go and take a look."

Shangguan Yunshu hurriedly pulled her back: "Second sister, don't go. If my eldest sister knows, you will be punished again."

"But we only have three months. How can we make money if no customers come?" Shangguan Sitong stamped his feet anxiously.

The shopkeeper and the waiter stood by in silence, wondering how a young girl could do business.