The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 713: Panic (3)_1

Chapter 713: Chapter 713: Panic (3)_1

Compared to Li Jiesong’s heart-wrenching despair, Li Jieyong seemed to be more stunned. Indeed, when he heard that the old lady had designated him as the heir to the Li Family, Li Jieyong was dumbfounded.

Never in his wildest imaginations did he think such a pie from the sky would fall onto him.

The second branch of the family was somewhat dissatisfied, yet they couldn’t find a reason to protest. The old lady even left enough property for Qilan, an old maid, to covet after. Her share of good things was enough to make them jealous. She was just an old maid, was there any need to leave so much for her? Besides, during this division of assets, the main branch received more than their branch.

Although Mu Family’s Madam Mu felt disgruntled, she couldn’t express her discontent. The heir of the Li Family was still her son, only the mantle was handed over from one son to the other.

Still, she wasn’t satisfied. How dare the old lady, even after death, control everything in the Residence?

Madam Yu was furious. Detrimentally, Li Jiesong’s loss of inheritance rights meant that her child would not receive anything from the Residence in the future. Seeing Jiesong’s wretched appearance, her anger was unstoppable.

"Prepare for the funeral." Chu Suifeng coldly instructed, showing no signs of grief throughout the process.

Still, Lin Ziyin knew how much pain he was enduring at this moment.

"The Princess will temporarily return to the Wang Residence first. Lord Li must have prepared everything, right?" Chu Suifeng’s gaze pierced the Marquis like a knife.

Distracted, the Marquis shivered and immediately responded respectfully, "Rest assured, Your Highness, everything is ready."

Thanks to their early preparations and the number of people in the Li Residence, everything was quickly changed to white, and mourning music began to play.

Then, one after another, people started to pay their respects and condolences.

"Escort the Princess back to the Residence," Chu Suifeng calmly ordered the maids.

"Your Highness." Lin Ziyin was worried about him and wanted to stay behind.

"Don’t worry, I can handle it. There are still some matters I need to take care of later, it’s not suitable for the Princess to stay in the Li Residence," Chu Suifeng whispered in her ear.

Upon hearing this, Ziyin immediately agreed and left with her maids.

During her departure, she gave Madam Mu some face.

"I humbly bid farewell to the Princess," Madam Mu didn’t favor her in her heart, but she dared not show any negligence.

"The old lady just passed away, there is much to take care of in the Residence. Lady Li, please stay," Lin Ziyin politely stopped her.

Madam Mu didn’t actually intend to see her off. At Ziyin’s courteous refusal, she gave up.

Madam Jin wished to accompany her, but Ziyin also declined her offer. This slight made Madam Jin somewhat dissatisfied with Ziyin. However, as a smooth operator, Madam Jin quickly reasoned that she would have plenty of opportunities in the future. Attempting to curry favor with Princess Ziyin was less effective than making herself visible in front of Prince Cheng.

The guests were stunned when they saw that Li Jieyong, not Jiesong, was the filial son responsible for the ritual kowtowing. Traditionally, the eldest son or grandson from each residence would perform this duty, or in other words, the heir to the residence.

Shouldn’t the heir of the Marquis Residence be the eldest grandson, Li Jiesong? Hence, each guest examined Jiesong with scrutinizing gazes filled with doubt.

With his inheritance stripped away, Li Jiesong was on the verge of a mental breakdown. Confronted with the guests’ peculiar gazes, he could barely contain himself in the mourning hall.

"Lord Li, be strong." The Prince of Chu and the Prince of Rui arrived at the Li Residence almost simultaneously.

Perhaps, over the years, the Li Family’s actions have been disdainful, but with Prince Cheng currently at the Li Residence, every big and small power in Feng City had to pay their respects.