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

"How could it be?" Zhu Zhijun couldn't believe it.

Shangguan Haitong sighed and shook his head: "Why not? The previous commander is dead, and your brother knew about it but didn't report it. Does he have evidence that he is not in cahoots with them? Or the other party simply identified him as the mastermind. It's hard to say whether he deliberately murdered the previous commander because the matter was exposed."

When Zhu Zhijun heard this, she stood up anxiously: "What should I do? My brother didn't do anything."

"Tell your brother to investigate everything as quickly as possible. Keep the people who need to be controlled under control and don't let the news leak out." Shangguan Haitong couldn't help but feel anxious as there was no news.

If it's too late, something might really happen.

Zhu Zhijun nodded and said goodbye: "I'll go right away. Miss, wait for my news."

"Okay." Shangguan Haitong asked Huanshuang to see him off. She hoped Zhu Changji would not hold back at this critical moment.

Yong'an Houfu.

Li Zongyun returned home from court and sat down exhausted.

The maid brought tea and Liu Xinyin changed her clothes.

Ever since Li Shanqi went into seclusion to reflect on his mistakes, there has always been a group of people in the court who have been staring at him like a mad dog.

He would report even the smallest matter to the emperor in person, criticizing his lack of moral character.

Li Zongyun raised his hands: "Where is Dad? I have something to discuss with him."

Liu Xinyin smiled and untied her belt: "Dad is very upset today. Mom is ill, and there are few close friends in the backyard. Seventh sister is gentle and filial now, so she should be with her. Seventh sister is pregnant, which is a happy thing. I think it will make dad feel better."

"Hmm." Li Zongyun frowned slightly. Something seemed to be wrong, but he couldn't tell what it was.

After changing into casual clothes, he went to look for his father.

Liu Xinyin walked him to the door with a cold look in her eyes, full of disgust.

Li Zongyun walked through the corridor and came to the seventh sister's yard. He didn't meet anyone along the way, and it was particularly quiet.

Where are the servants? They are totally negligent in their duties. Li Zongyun entered the courtyard in a daze and found the door of the house closed.

Why close the door in broad daylight? Thinking of what his wife said, he stepped softly.

Li Zongyun came to the window and heard voices from inside. A scent came over him and he frowned.

inside the house.

Li Shanqi lay on his side on the couch.

Li Sirong knelt on the couch and gently massaged her father's shoulders: "Dad, is your strength still okay?"

"Yeah." Li Shanqi looked relaxed and enjoyed himself.

There was incense burning on the table, with a strong aroma.

Li Sirong lowered her eyes. After all, her father had the final say in Yong'an Marquis's Mansion.

Pleasing your father is more useful than doing anything else.

She was pregnant, and the child she gave birth to also had the surname Li. How could she make her father value this grandson more?

Li Sirong smiled and said coquettishly: "Dad, Rong'er wants to name the child. But after looking at it for a while, none of them are suitable. Please pick one for me."

"The child is so young, yet you are so anxious. Okay, I'll pick the name." Li Shanqi agreed immediately.

The man my daughter married into had no background, so the child naturally had the surname Li.

Lost a son, gained a grandson.

It's some consolation.

Li Sirong was filled with joy: "Thank you, Dad. With you naming my child, he will surely have a great future."

This made Li Shanqi laugh. The father and daughter were in a happy mood, talking and laughing.

Li Zongyun frowned more and more outside the window. Was the distance between his father and his seventh sister too close?

There are so many concubines in the backyard, and none of them can please father?

The seventh sister’s child’s surname is Li and is included in the family tree.

Wouldn't that mean he has one more competitor?

Wait, why is Seventh Sister’s child included in the Li family’s genealogy?

Li Zongyun thought of something and suddenly widened his eyes. Impossible, it can't be...

The laughter in the room was shrill, and there were no servants around to serve.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that his guess had a clue. Could it be...

Li Zongyun returned to the yard with a heavy heart.

Liu Xinyin looked puzzled: "Why did you come back so soon? Didn't you find your father? He has been staying with Seventh Sister these days, so..."

"Shut up." Li Zongyun looked grim. He hurried back into the house and slammed the door shut.

Liu Xinyin glanced at the maid.

Tingyu bowed and retreated.

night.

Li Zongyun tossed and turned, unable to sleep, frightened by the thoughts that came into his mind.

The seventh sister would rather marry an ordinary man than get married.

Why did he have to stay at home? My father actually agreed to it that day. Did they collude with each other?

No, he had to ask clearly.

The next morning, Li Zongyun went to look for his father again.

The servant came to report: "The master is not in the backyard. He said he was resting in the seventh lady's yard."

"What?" Li Zongyun was shocked.

He clenched his fists and made up his mind.

the other side.

Li Sirong just got up and stretched. The newly prepared incense really worked. It was especially soothing, and even calmed her father's irritable mood.

The man who married into the wife's family was quite good-looking. He sat up and yawned.

He complained, "The bedding in the guest room is not soft at all. Why doesn't Dad go back to his own room instead of staying in ours?"

Li Sirong dressed up and said, "You are a son-in-law, so stay out of other people's business. Just continue eating, drinking and having fun every day."

The man curled his lips and said, "I am going to be a father after all. A father is honored by his son. Do you understand?"

His name is Shi Zhongqiao, he is a playboy from a small family. He has no great aspirations in life, he just wants to enjoy himself.

When Li Sirong came to him after careful selection, Shi Zhongqiao agreed without hesitation.

That was the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion, so marrying into the family was nothing. He was guaranteed a lifetime of wealth and glory, and he would definitely eat this gigolo.

Li Sirong put on her hairpin and said, "Everything you have now was given by Dad. What's wrong with sleeping in your bed?"

"Yes, yes, yes. Let him sleep there. But can you decorate the guest room a little better?" Shi Zhongqiao didn't want to suffer at all.

"Just be happy that you have time to sleep." After finishing dressing, Li Sirong stood up.

Shi Zhongqiao lay down, pulled up the quilt and prepared to take a nap.

Li Sirong turned around and frowned: "Why don't you get up quickly and come with me to serve Dad."

Shi Zhongqiao sighed deeply, and reluctantly climbed out of bed to get dressed: "There are maids waiting for us, why should we rush up here?"

"Shut your mouth. Believe it or not, I will sew it up for you." Li Sirong felt a headache looking at her disappointing husband.

Who would choose to marry such a person if they had no other choice? They would just kick him out when he was no longer useful.

The couple went out together and served in the main house.

These days, Li Shanqi rarely gets a good night's sleep.

The man he didn't think was qualified also looked good: "That's great, let's have breakfast together."

Li Sirong poked her husband with her elbow. What was she doing with such a great opportunity?

Shi Zhongqiao hissed exaggeratedly, covered his waist and laughed dryly: "Dad, please, please."

Li Shanqi looked at the man who was standing awkwardly and his expression turned cold.

The three of them had breakfast together, and the father and daughter chatted about family matters.

Shi Zhongqiao ate without saying a word. After eating, he either took a nap or went for a walk outside.

After Li Shanqi left.

Li Sirong grabbed the man's ear in anger and said, "You have no sense of self, don't you have any sense?"

Shi Zhongqiao jumped up and down and begged for mercy: "It hurts, it hurts, let go, let go quickly. I say, Seventh Miss, you knew what kind of person I was when you came to me. If you disliked me, why did you come to me in the first place? Since you have to settle for the second best, just make do with it."