She really wanted to say no, that her daughter could not marry into the Ye Family, but she couldn’t.

She knew all too well what benefits her sons would gain if her daughter married into the Ye Family.

But she still hated it!

In fact, when Yang Aoshuang moved with the Li Family to Wangshui Town back then, she no longer held any hostility toward Yang Chuxia. Yet as Ye Zi’an’s official rank climbed higher and higher, and the Ye Family gained more and more noble titles, in contrast, although Li Shan’s business had done fairly well over the years, he kept hovering in Wangshui Town, and aside from a bit of money, he had nothing.

And the reason she had married into the Li Family in the first place was thanks to Yang Chuxia; it was inevitable she would harbor some resentment.

Li Shan, standing next to her, could see the turmoil in her eyes as clear as day. He let out a sigh, stepped forward and patted her. "It’s all in the past, don’t think so much. The child finally came home with great difficulty. If you’re worried about her, just say it plainly. Why hit her and cry at the same time?"

"Exactly, Mother, little sister just got back, don’t scare her." The Third Young Master of the Li Family also stepped up to console her. After hearing this news, he was almost giddy with joy. With a prince as a brother-in-law—Oh my!—who in Wangshui Town could possibly have better backing than him now?

Even in the Capital City, there probably wouldn’t be many who dared to look down on him.

The other masters of the Li Family, once their initial shock passed, were all overjoyed as well.

The Eldest Young Master of the Li Family was about to tell San to go rest.

San, however, shook his head. "I am here on my master’s orders, and must return to the Capital City immediately to report back. I cannot linger here."

When he finished, he turned to Li Luru and said, "Miss Li, the prince said that once his affairs in the Capital City are settled, he will return to Funan, and then he will personally handle all matters. During this period, if you have anything that needs doing, just have Xiaobai send a letter directly to the Capital City. I will also leave someone in Wangshui Town to protect your safety."

When he said this last sentence, he even glanced at Yang Aoshuang, as if worried Yang Aoshuang would wrong Li Luru.

This made Yang Aoshuang furious.

But San hadn’t finished speaking. "Miss Li’s tongue tip is damaged and she is currently unable to speak. I hope the people of the Li Residence will take extra care of our future Princess Consort. Our prince will be endlessly grateful! I take my leave!" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

The way he said this left Li Luru covered in metaphorical black lines.

This was her own home, so why did it sound like she was just a guest here?

Li Shan finally couldn’t hold it in anymore. "She’s my daughter. Of course I’ll take good care of her. You may go!"

Hearing this, San nodded and then left.

As soon as he left and only the people of the Li Residence remained, they all started talking at once.

"Little sister, how did you come to know Prince An?" the Eldest of the Li Family asked.

The Second of the Li Family also said, "Oh my heavens, little sister is about to become a Princess Consort, a Princess Consort! " He was as excited as the Third. "Little sister, later you should talk to Prince An and see if he can let me follow him to the Capital City to make a career there."

"And me, and me!" The Third of the Li Family said with a big laugh. "Little sister, good thing you ran away from home. If you’d really married that Young Master Wang, how could you have become a Princess Consort?"

Li Shan saw that they were all standing in the courtyard talking, which really didn’t look appropriate, so he said, "Let’s go inside and talk."

Li Luru smiled at his words and was about to go inside.

In a blink she saw Yang Aoshuang still fuming, so she went forward to support her by the arm, but who knew Yang Aoshuang would fling her off with a swish.

"Now you’ve really climbed a high branch! I’m just a lowly common woman, I can’t afford to be your mother. What are you doing helping me?"

With a cold snort, she shook off the whole family and went back to her own courtyard.

This left Li Luru feeling utterly helpless.