The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 486: The Tomb King’s Wife(7)_1

Chapter 486: Chapter 486: The Tomb King’s Wife(7)_1

The Li Family also hoped to use the Old Madame’s birthday this time to strengthen ties with other residences and re-enter the public eye.

"Congratulations, Marquis." Mr. Wu and Mr. Lu shared a glance and responded with polite smiles.

The Wu Family, Luo Family, and Si Family were the most trusted by the Prince of Ling. They knew clearly the Prince’s attitude towards the Marquis of Li. Had it not been for the Old Madame’s birthday, no amount of generous gifts would have enticed them to set foot in the Li Residence.

On the other side, Mrs. Mu was warmly holding the hands of Lady Wu and Lady Luo in conversation.

Both ladies were exceedingly polite, responding to the greetings of each lady present without revealing any information, successfully resisting the friendly advances of Mrs. Mu. They had regrets—why hadn’t they learned from the Si Family and come later? It felt rather foolish to sit here smiling like wooden figures.

Mrs. Mu was infuriated. The status of her Mu Family in Capital City was impresive. The current Empress was from their family. Despite being a concubine-born daughter, she was highly regarded amongst the aristocratic ladies in the capital city.

Yet, in Feng City, the dynamics changed. What could the Wu Family or Luo Family amount to -- they were nothing more than dogs raised by the Prince. They shouldn’t forget that the Li Family was the Prince’s in-law. As long as the Old Madame was alive, their status would not decline.

If they genuinely angered the Li Residence, who would live and who would die remained to be seen.

Even if a real issue occurred, would Chu Suifeng dare to act against his in-laws? It was likely that the Old Madame wouldn’t allow it.

The Old Madame, dressed in a bright red birthday outfit, sat in the hall surrounded by a group of ladies and young girls who were flattering her with their jesting and laughter. Li Yanran and Mrs. You, all dressed up, stood behind the Old Madame, each on one side. They managed to earn plenty of enviable gazes along the way.

Li Jiesong, standing at the second door and welcoming guests, was feeling somewhat discontented. Being the eldest son of the Marquis Residence, he naturally felt entitled to inherit everything. However, his father seemed to favor his younger brother Li Jieyong lately, leaving the significant responsibilities of the residence to him, while neglecting him. Why did he have to greet guests with Li Jieyong on such an occasion?

"Old Madame Si, Lord Si, Lady Si, and all other ladies and young Misses," Li Jieyong was aware of the displeasure his elder brother, Li Jiesong held for him. Still, he didn’t care. He deemed his older brother a fool, not worth any effort or plotting to deal with him.

Provided that he performed well today, his path ahead would undoubtedly be smooth.

"Are you the second son?" Old Madame Si inquired gently, looking at Li Jieyong.

"Yes, I am Li Jieyong, the legitimate second son of the Li Residence’s main branch of the third generation." Li Jieyong responded politely without a hint of ingratiating, "I am grateful that Old Madame remembers me."

"Good." Old Madame nodded approvingly.

Li Jiesong was furious, feeling that Li Jieyong was deliberately showing off in front of the Si Family, stealing his thunder.

"Grandma, it seems we’re late," interfered Si Jinyu, already stepping forward to help and act coquettishly with the Old Madame, without waiting for Li Jiesong to make his move.

"Come in." The Old Madame gently patted her hand and laughed, "You are just in time."

"Please." The Si Family was Chu Suifeng’s staunchest supporter, and Li Jieyong dared not neglect the family, guiding them personally further into the courtyard.

The Old Madame of the Li Family was delighted to see Old Madame Si coming. She waved for her to sit near her. Next to her were already sitting the matrons of the Wu and Luo Families, along with various other ladies and girls. The Old Madame seemed to enjoy the bustle.

"Why did you come so late?" Old Madame of Li expressed her displeasure as soon as Old Madame Si sat down.

"The Prince has arrived!" A thunderous voice rang out from outside the courtyard before Old Madame Si had a chance to explain.

"The Prince has arrived."

"The Prince has come." Everyone present, except for the Old Madame, rose to their feet.

"Grandma, Cousin Brother has arrived." Li Yanran’s face glowed with delight. Her eyes shimmered with joy and longing, for she had sought her grandmother’s assistance in discussing her marriage with Chu Suifeng. After today, everyone in the Northern Land might know that she was the mistress of the Wang Residence.

Although Chu Suifeng possessed many women in his backyard, he had no empress in his residence, and no woman accompanied him on significant occasions. As a result, every legitimate daughter of the big families in Feng City had their hearts set on him. Many of today’s guests at the Li Residence actually came with an eye on Chu Suifeng.

In an atmosphere filled with warmth and loud excitement, Chu Suifeng, with calculated calmness, finally emerged, causing many people to gasp in surprise. Shockingly, this time a woman stood beside the Prince!