The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 662: Cow Snake Ghost God(1)_1

Chapter 662: Chapter 662: Cow Snake Ghost God(1)_1

The old dowager’s allocation was undoubtedly a huge bombshell for the Li Family’s descendants, leaving everyone present stunned with fear. When she commanded everyone to leave, no one listened. Like roots beneath their feet, they all stood rooted to their spot.

In the dowager’s possession were over twenty shops, a fortune gradually accumulated since her days in the Northern Lands, and startlingly, she gave away ten at once. Adding the betrothal gifts given to Lin Ziyin a few months ago, she had practically dispersed most of her wealth.

Traditionally, big estates always bequeathed their family property to the eldest son or eldest grandson. Even those of the second or third branch families only received a small slice of the inheritance. Never before, like the dowager, had the bulk been gifted to the grandchildren and grand-daughter-in-laws on the maternal side.

If Chu Suifeng were an ordinary man, they would have no fear. After the dowager’s demise, the Marquis Residence could file a lawsuit with the officialdom, claiming the dowager was confused due to illness when she conferred the shops. According to regulations, the shops wouldn’t go far and would ultimately return to the Li Family.

However, Chu Suifeng was no ordinary man. Who was he? He held the highest officialdom in the Northern Lands and was of the most noble status. It was not simply a matter of the Li Family reclaiming the shops, but even considering it would require careful deliberation.

The thought that such a significant portion of their family property had vanished caused the Marquis Li grievous pain.

While those of the second branch also felt the pain, they were not as distressed as Marquis Li. After all, they shared the remaining half of the property. Even if the shops weren’t gifted to the Prince, they probably wouldn’t have received them.

In comparison, those in the second branch were easily satisfied.

"Grandmother, how could you give away so many shops?" Li Jiesong protested anxiously. Being the eldest grandson of the main branch, all those shops could have potentially become his inheritance if the dowager had not given them away.

Now, with merely a few shops left, and some more to be given to his sister Li Yanran as her dowry, and younger brother Li Jieyong also getting a share, how much would he be left with? Li Jiesong felt that his wealth had dramatically shrunk.

"If you’re not satisfied, you can choose to forsake it," the dowager spoke coldly before closing her eyes, "All of you, disperse."

The last statement was made with an unwavering conviction.

The ire made Lady Mu clench her fists, yet she dared not refute the dowager. Not because the dowager was her mother-in-law and an elder, but because backing the dowager was the Prince. However, she most certainly would not look for a matchmaker for her daughter. Absolutely not!

The room was soon emptied of people.

Only after everyone left did tears stream down from the corners of the dowager’s eyes, trailing down her cheeks like a stream.

"My lady, you must take care of your health," Nanny Qilan’s heart also felt heavy as she sympathized with the dowager’s plight. Over the years, Marquis Li had behaved quite disgracefully, completely against the late Marquis’ initial intentions when they moved to the Northern Lands. Without the dowager holding the fort, the Li Family would have long been kicked out of the aristocratic circle.

Even now, with the dowager still present, the other true aristocratic families were reluctant to interact excessively with the Marquis Residence. How bitter the dowager’s heart must be!

"Qilan, do you think I’ve done something wrong?" The dowager asked, choking back tears, her eyes closed.

"My lady was fully devoted to the Li Family and the Prince, without failing anyone," said Nanny Qilan, her own tears beginning to fall. "If there’s anyone my lady’s been unfair to, it’d be yourself. Over the years, every task you took up was for them, your actions irreproachable under heaven and earth."

"No, I haven’t been fair to you either, Qilan." The dowager let out a melancholy sigh, "If I had forced you to marry back then, you wouldn’t be alone now. What will you do when I’m gone?"

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