The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 771: Internal Struggle (5)_1

Chapter 771: Chapter 771: Internal Struggle (5)_1

Li Second Master from the second branch of the Li Family went pale with fury at Li Jieyong, "Nephew, you are a filial child. It’s understandable for you to bury your mother. But that girl died due to a criminal penalty. If we allow her into the Li Family ancestral tombs, how will it reflect on the honor of our ancestors?"

His meaning was clear: he did not agree to allow Li Yanran to be buried in the ancestral tomb.

"A person’s death is like a snuffed out lamp. Since my sister is no more, the sins she committed during her lifetime vanish as well. Hasn’t Second Uncle noticed that even the Prince has stopped pursuing it?" Li Jieyong insisted, remembering his mother’s instructions before she passed away.

"The Prince isn’t refraining from pursuing it, he simply can’t be bothered," The Second Master of Li Family was insistent, "In the future, when your children and grandchildren visit the ancestral graveyard, do you plan on burning offerings for her?"

"Second Uncle, more words won’t help. I will take care of my mother and sister’s burial affairs, rest assured. If Second Uncle does not approve, your branch can refrain from burning offerings for her." Li Jieyong gazed at him with a derisive smile, tired of his opportunistic attitude.

"Eldest brother, our nephew has not become the family head yet and he already wants to use the rights of a family head. You should say something." Li Second Master began to sow discord with cold mockery.

The Marquis of Li, Li Houye, was also displeased with Li Jieyong’s obstinacy. He was about to reprimand Li Jieyong when he saw the Prince Rui and his guards arrive.

"The person is already dead, and since Prince Ling isn’t pursuing it, let’s fulfill the deceased’s wish. The Mu Family has not been informed about this. Li Houye, you should write a letter and I’ll bring it with me. After all, the lady was a daughter of the Mu Family, and the empress might be heartbroken after learning about this," Prince Rui spoke gently, yet his words exerted pressure, "I heard that your lady and the empress were very close."

On hearing this, Li Houye and Li Second Master broke into a cold sweat.

Prince Rui was clearly threatening them. Despite their awareness, they dared not oppose him. Chu Suifeng was the king of the Northern Land, and they dared not mess with him. But even though Prince Rui didn’t have much say within Feng City, he was still a prince and could easily deal with the Li Family.

Moreover, what Prince Rui said made sense. Lady Mu was a daughter of the Mu Family, she carried the Mu Family bloodline. If the empress and the Mu Family were to become aware of the Li Family’s mistreatment of Lady Mu, the Li Family’s future would be difficult.

"Yes, your highness, you are absolutely correct," Li Houye quickly changed his attitude, feigning a sorrowful expression, "They were still my wife and daughter despite everything; naturally, I won’t mistreat them."

Prince Rui nodded in satisfaction, "Good to know."

After speaking, he glanced at Li Jieyong, whose face had turned red, and seemed to approve of his behavior.

Li Jieyong isn’t Li Jiesong. He may seem average because he didn’t get much attention, but he is actually a rather shrewd person. He understood Prince Rui’s goodwill, but because he precisely understood it, he did not want to get too close to Prince Rui.

Lady Mu’s end and her dying reminder had awakened him from a dream.

After Prince Rui’s interference, the funeral affairs of Lady Mu were settled without any resistance from Li Second Master.

"Your Highness, Si San and the others have not caught up with the Princess. She must have reached the North Country," reported Situ Gong quietly within the Prince’s residence.

"Your Highness, by the time the Princess enters the territory of the North Country, it will become much harder to save her there," stated Mei Hanqing, his brows furrowed in worry.

Chu Suifeng was more worried about Lin Ziyin than anyone else, but he couldn’t say it, and he didn’t want to say it.