The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

Chapter 2629 - 113: Ambitious and Never Satisfied

Li Mengru was not stupid; she immediately understood her intention.

"No way!" That’s her biological father; he hasn’t treated her exceptionally well over the years, but not poorly either, and the key point is she must observe mourning. She’s already seventeen this year, and in three more years she’ll be twenty. By then what qualifications would an old spinster have to be picky?

"Silly girl!" Concubine Sun tapped her forehead, "This is a case of seeking life from death, otherwise what can you do? Only by doing this can you avoid being married off. As long as you don’t get married, we still have a chance to fight back. And I’ve thought it through, that prince really wants to marry Li Luru. When there is a funeral at home, he will surely come. Then you’ll have the chance to meet him. Over the years, I’ve taught you a lot. I believe my daughter is so beautiful and resourceful; once you meet, you can definitely capture his heart."

"Child, you must know that there is no gain without loss." Concubine Sun said while stroking her hair, "For all these years, you’re the only daughter I have. If you’re married off, I’ll be left alone in this manor. Then others could manipulate me as they wish."

"Mother, don’t worry, I won’t let them do that." Li Mengru said angrily.

"I know you’re filial." Concubine Sun smiled gratifyingly, "Frankly speaking, everyone has their selfish motives. What I’m doing is not just for you, but also for myself. I also want to be called ’madam’ respectfully, and want you to call me ’mother’ before everyone. But relying on your father, it’s impossible in this life. Over the years, I’ve been in despair, never expecting the matter with Li Luru to occur. I know this is our opportunity as mother and daughter. Once you become a person of status, what difficulty would there be in me becoming a madam? By then, who would dare look down on us?"

"Mother..." Li Mengru thought briefly and said, "How about I go?"

"No way!" Concubine Sun shook her head decisively, "Are you crazy? How can you handle such a matter? If it gets exposed, your life will be ruined. Anyway, I have plans for this matter. Don’t worry; just stay in the courtyard and copy Buddhist scriptures properly."

"Alright, I’ll listen to you, mother."

After sitting for a while, Concubine Sun left.

She went to Li Shan’s courtyard and sat for a while. Li Shan remained as before, half-dead and immobile, doing everything including eating and drinking in bed.

Thanks to the Li Family’s wealth and a large staff, he was well taken care of; the room did not have unpleasant odors. Otherwise, with him bedridden for so long, the room would have been unbearable.

"Madam, the porter said Concubine Sun left the manor today."

"Where did she go?"

Nanny Yang chuckled, "What else could she do? She went out to gather information about the Sun Family, afraid that we might harm her daughter."

"Hmph, if it were before, I wouldn’t have spared her," Yang Aoshuang paused then said, "But now things are different; for Miss Le, I can’t go too far, otherwise if the rumors spread, it wouldn’t be good for Miss Le’s reputation."

Nanny Yang sighed, "It’s a pity, people never know when to be content."

"Ignore her, she must agree even if she disagrees. She doesn’t get to decide the marriage of the family kids. The day after tomorrow, the tenth, when the Sun Family sends the betrothal gifts, prepare in advance. Although it’s a marriage for a concubine’s daughter, it can’t be too shabby either."

"Yes, the old servant understands."

In a flash, it was the tenth of October.

The Sun Family came to present the betrothal gifts, skipping the series of formalities at the entrance.