The hall was dead silent. Even a blind idiot would know that Li Chengfeng was not an ordinary person. Nineteen years ago, the Imperial Court had issued a kill order that caused countless bloodshed in Daqi. Thousands of babies died in one night, and countless families were wiped out in one night!
The Li Family only survived because of my mother, Madam Xie, who was quick-witted and lucky!
If news of Li Chengfeng's strange phenomenon spread, the Li family would not be able to escape annihilation even if they fled to the ends of the earth!
They also knew that Sun Boren, whose eyes were burnt through … was a cultivator from the Spiritual Mountain Sect!
Offending the Spiritual Mountain Sect would mean annihilation!
They were in a hopeless situation!
Even ants were greedy for life, let alone humans!
Sun Boren twitched on the ground, and a gilded golden invitation fell out of his robe. The invitation made a crisp sound when it hit the floor tiles. This sound immediately made the deathly silent lobby a little more lively.
Madam Xie slowly stood up and walked over to pick up the invitation. She smiled bitterly. "This is the reason why we're in so much trouble!"
Madam Xie miserably held the golden invitation and walked to a nearby brazier. Her eyes were filled with pain as she stared at the glowing charcoal in the brazier. The golden invitation in her hand wavered for a while before it suddenly fell from her hand.
Green Bead reacted quickly and screamed. She stretched out her hand and slapped the golden invitation into the air. Then, she rushed over with her hands and feet and held the golden invitation in her arms. With tears in her eyes, she said to Madam Xie, "Madam, this is all the hope of the Li family!"
Madam Xie smiled bitterly. "Hope?
There's no hope! "
Green Bead looked at the unconscious Li Chengfeng on the ground with a strange glint in her eyes. She said carefully, "Madam, Young Master is not an ordinary person, he might not …"
Madam Xie suddenly snapped, "Shut up!"
When Green Bead saw Madam Xie's murderous glare, she immediately shut her mouth but still clutched the invitation tightly in her hands.
Although she was a maidservant bought by Madam Xie when she was very young, she had grown up in the Li Family and had long regarded herself as a member of the Li Family. She was bound together for good or ill.
Madam Xie hoped that Li Chengfeng could become a great cultivator and rebuild the family. Why wouldn't she want that too?
Madam Xie glanced at Xiaobao, her gaze icy. Xiaobao quivered and immediately kowtowed. "Madam, don't worry. Xiaobao's life was saved by the Li family. I will keep my mouth shut!"
Madam Xie sighed, and her gaze gradually softened. "Fortunately, it's only the two of you!
I've watched you grow up. I believe in you! "
Green Bead and Xiaobao knelt in front of the hall and looked at Madam Xie with tears in their eyes.
Madam Xie sighed. "It looks like the Li family's days in Cheng 'an City are numbered!"
Green Bead and Xiaobao looked at each other. Green Bead gathered her courage and asked, "Madam, are we … leaving?"
Madam Xie nodded. "We can't stay here any longer!"
Lüzhu asked, "When do we leave?"
Madam Xie thought for a moment. "It's the ancestral worship ceremony in a few days. After that, we'll leave."
As she spoke, Madam Xie walked to the window and looked out. From afar, she could see the green mountains in the distance, but all she could hear were the boatmen's chants.
"We've lived in Cheng 'an City for ten years. Although this place is bitter, I really can't bear to leave!" Tears welled up in Madam Xie's eyes as she murmured.
Green Bead's eyes reddened as well. She wiped her tears. "Wherever you go, Green Bead will follow. Madam, you must not leave me behind!"
Xiaobao kowtowed as well. "Xiaobao too!
I'm a member of the Li family in life and a ghost of the Li family in death! "
Madam Xie smiled. "Get up, everyone. These few days, prepare in private. Don't let anyone know."
Green Bead's heart skipped a beat. She understood very well that Madam Xie's intention was obvious. She would not bring everyone with her when they left.
The clever and obedient servant girl glanced at Sun Boren, who was lying on the ground like a walking corpse. She shuddered and said in a low voice, "Madam, what should we do with him …"
Madam Xie stared at Sun Boren, her eyes flashing. "If anyone in the family asks, tell them that the commotion was caused by the Master. If anyone asks any more questions, they'll be flogged twenty times!"
Green Bead nodded. "But … how should we explain this to the Spiritual Mountain Sect?"
Madam Xie said slowly, "I have my own arrangements. Go and tell the others that without my permission, no one is allowed to come near.
Xiaobao, send Young Master to his room and take good care of him. When he wakes up, don't say anything. Just do as I said. "
Xiaobao did not dare to tell her about how he and Young Master robbed the Spiritual Mountain Sect's worshippers. He said, "If Young Master wakes up and asks about the ranking, how should we answer?"
Madam Xie said, "Just tell him …"
Madam Xie thought for a moment. "First-class, upper class!"
To Madam Xie, since they were going to leave anyway, why should she let her son know something so hopeless?
Xiaobao did not dare to ask. With Green Bead's help, he carried Li Chengfeng away. After a while, Green Bead returned and hurriedly helped Madam Xie carry Sun Boren to the back room.
Madam Xie returned to the front hall and paced around for a while. Then, she called out loudly, "Uncle Kun, Uncle Kun!"
Not long after, an old man with white hair and a beard walked through the alley. His face was wrinkled and his back was hunched. He looked to be in his sixties. It was the Li Residence's housekeeper, Li Kun.
Madam Xie helped Uncle Kun up. She looked at him, her eyes filled with pain. Her voice was choked. "Uncle Kun, how many years have you been with the Li family?"
Uncle Kun was experienced and immediately understood what she meant. He knelt down without hesitation and kowtowed three times. "Madam, I was sold to the Li family when I was eight. I've served three generations of the Li family's masters. It's been fifty-three years!"
Madam Xie said, "You raised Ah Chun, you raised my son too. In my heart, I've never seen you as a servant. I've always treated you as a member of the Li family."
Uncle Kun's eyes reddened, tears rolling down his cheeks. "I know!
During the Hanyang disaster, my parents almost starved to death. Our late master was merciful and rewarded us with silver and food. That's how we survived!
All these years, my family has long passed away. I've been greatly indebted to the Li family, it's like I've been reborn!
In this old servant's heart, regardless of whether it is the Patriarch, Matriarch, or Young Master, they are all this old servant's last relatives in this world!
If you have any orders, just let me know. I'll do it even if it costs me my life! "
Madam Xie said with tears in her eyes, "This concerns the life and death of the Li family. Uncle Kun, you'll most likely die!"
Uncle Kun smiled with tears in his eyes. "I'll do my best until my death!"
Madam Xie sobbed and knelt down. Uncle Kun hurriedly stopped her. "If you have any orders, just tell me. Please don't kill me!"