"Have you come back?" Hongfu Nu took Li Xiu to the gate of Chang'an Li Mansion. As soon as he got off the horse, a manager came forward to take the reins of the horse. Then Hongfu Nu asked, "She guessed that Li Jing would definitely be summoned to the palace, so she asked this question."

"Madam Qibing, the master has come back and is talking to Mrs. Xing in the hall!" The manager replied immediately.

When Li Xiu heard the name of Mrs. Xing, he couldn't help but frown. According to his previous memory, Mrs. Xing had a special status in the mansion. Although she was not Li Jing's wife, the servants called her wife. Moreover, because Hong Fu Nu followed Li Jing all year round, she usually took care of the affairs in the mansion.

However, Mrs. Xing is not a good man. Li Jing is more virtuous than anyone at home, but when Li Jing leaves, she acts extremely mean. Not only do she beat or scold her servants, but even her concubines, Li Xiu, are often troubled by her. The two sons she gave birth to have the same character as her. She used to bully Li Xiu's brother and sister, and Mrs. Xing was also very protective of her. Li Xiu was punished every time, so Li Xiu had no good impression of this Mrs. Xing.

Li Xiu followed Hongfu Nu into the mansion. On the way, he kept thinking that this time it was for Hongfu Nu's sake, and he also wanted to see his own sister, so he took the initiative to come to the door. However, he was not here to admit his mistake. In fact, he really couldn't tell who was right and who was wrong about the matter at that time.

It’s just that according to traditional Chinese concepts, there are all parents in the world, so he can’t act too much as a son. He will give in and give in as he should take the initiative to give in. But if Li Jing is still very angry after seeing him, and even says something like “not recognizing him as his son”, then don’t blame him for turning his head and leaving. After all, he has no intention of begging Li Jing to forgive him.

After making up his mind, Li Xiu felt a little confident. After following Hong Fu Nu through several courtyards, he finally came to the living room. As soon as he entered the room, he saw a tall and mighty middle-aged man sitting in the hall. Needless to ask, he knew that he must be Li Jing.

Next to Li Jing was a middle-aged woman. She saw that the other party seemed to be older than Hongfu Nu. Her slightly fat round face had a kind smile on her face, which seemed very kind. However, everyone in the Li family knew that when this fat face was angry, everyone had to serve her carefully. Maybe she might accidentally make her anger burn on her. This fat face woman was the legendary Mrs. Xing. When she saw Li Xiu in, she snorted disdainfully, turned her face and stopped looking at him.

When Li Jing, who was talking, saw Li Xiu coming in, his face immediately became stern, staring at Li Xiu with a pair of tiger eyes. Li Xiu did not intend to beg for the other party, so instead of speaking, he stared at Li Jing without showing any weakness. As a result, the father and son stared at him for a long time, and no one spoke. The atmosphere in the living room suddenly became tense.

Seeing that Li Jing and his son were unwilling to take a step back, Hong Funu couldn't help but feel anxious. He reached out and pulled Li Xiu's sleeve, then glared at him, and then smiled and said to Li Jing: "Husband, I won't mention the past. Xiu'er finally came back. How about our family sit down and chat?"

Li Jing and Hong Fu Nu had a deep relationship, so he naturally had to listen to his wife's words. Li Xiu thought that he had been taken care of by Hong Fu Nu before, so he also made a step back. At the moment, the attitudes of both father and son softened. Moreover, under the urging of Hong Fu Nu, Li Xiu finally took the initiative to bow to Li Jing last time and said, "Greetings to Father!"

Although Li Jing was still a little angry with Li Xiu, the other party was his son after all. Even if he was not a legitimate son, he still had blood and family affection, so he did not mention the previous incident and immediately said, "Get up, I heard that you have done a lot of big things during this period?"

"It's not a big deal, it's just a coincidence." Li Xiu said calmly. He didn't take those so-called big deals seriously. Moreover, as a father, Li Jing didn't ask how he was doing when he met, but instead asked about the so-called big deals first. This made him feel cold. It seemed that the father-son relationship between Li Jing and Li Xiu was indeed very indifferent.

"It's just right? Humph, then I want to ask, where did you learn all your strange abilities? Why didn't I know you still know medical skills?" Li Jing said a little annoyed when he saw Li Xiu's cold attitude. As soon as he met, he found that this son had changed too much, even a little strange. He never dared to talk to him like this before.

Seeing that the words between Li Jing and Li Xiu were wrong, and even the father and son seemed to be about to squeeze again, Hong Fu Nu hurriedly interrupted their conversation and said, "Husband, you have just come back, don't rush to ask these things!"

When Li Jing saw his wife's anxious look, he knew that she wanted to help him and Li Xiu, and he felt soft. Just as he was about to say something, a servant suddenly ran in and reported: "Master Qi Bian, the Duke of Anyi County is here to visit!"

"Why is Pei Ju coming again? Hasn't your husband delayed the marriage for the time being?" Hong Fu Nu was stunned when she heard the servant's report. The Justice of Anyi County was the title of Pei Ju after her surrender.

"Oh, Madam doesn't know. After you left that day, Pei Ju kept pestering me to decide the marriage. Speaking of which, we took the initiative to propose it, and I really couldn't refuse it, so I could only promise him to decide the marriage when he returned to Chang'an." Li Jing said helplessly at this time.

"What, it's so easy to settle down. Pei Ju is very close to King Qin during this period!" Li Xiu couldn't help but scream when he heard this. Although Pei Ju is not the evil king in the novel, he is not a good person. He doesn't want such a father-in-law who is difficult to deal with.

"Why are you talking to me? Is this matter the only thing you say?" Just as Li Xiu finished speaking, the lady Xing, who was sitting next to Li Jing and had not spoken, suddenly said angrily. As soon as Li Xiu came in, she disliked him, but with Li Jing and Hong Fu Nu, she had never found a chance to interrupt. Now she finally couldn't help it. After all, the marriage of her children has always been decided by her parents, and Li Xiu has no choice at all.

"I'll get married or you get married. If you get married, I will never interrupt!" Li Xiu replied without hesitation. Not only did he have no good feelings for Mrs. Xing, who was kind and evil, he was very disgusted, so naturally he would not give him any face.

When Li Jing saw Li Xiu talking to Mrs. Xing like this, he slapped the table angrily and stood up. "Bold, you are too big or small..."

"Okay, sit down and talk to me!" Before Li Jing finished speaking, the Hongfu girl next to her was also angry. She slapped the table and roared angrily, "The tiger doesn't show her power, and she really treats her as a sick cat."

When Hongfu Nu got angry, Li Jing immediately sat down honestly, which made Li Xiu secretly despise it. It seemed that his cheap father and the famous Tang Dynasty prime minister Fang Xuanling were both ill and were both patients with bronchitis. As for Mrs. Xing, she honestly lowered her head and stopped talking. After all, Hongfu Nu's prestige at home is still unsuperable.

Hongfu Nu glanced at the three people in the living room, and then slowly spoke to Li Xiu: "Xuer, the marriage with the Pei family was agreed upon at the beginning. Although the engagement was not completed, it could not be changed. Otherwise, it would have a serious blow to your reputation and the Li family, so this matter was decided. As for Pei Ju who was very close to the King of Qin, it was only his business. As for the water splashed by his married daughter, you should pay attention to it in the future!"

Seeing that even Hongfu Nu, who had always treated her well, Li Xiu didn't know how to refute it. This was not good in ancient times. Everything was decided by his parents in marriage. As the party involved, Li Xiu had no say at all. Moreover, not only himself, but also throughout the Tang Dynasty. Even as a prince or princess, their marriage was not under his control, otherwise there would be no tragedy of Princess Pingyang.

Thinking that everyone was like this, Li Xiu finally felt a little better. At this time, Hongfu Nu said again: "But Xiu'er, you don't have to worry. I have seen Pei Ju's unmarried daughter. Although she is a concubine, she is one of the best young women I have ever seen in terms of appearance and temperament. It is a good thing to be able to marry such a woman!"

"Okay, everything depends on my mother!" Since Hong Fu Nu said that, and also promised that the other party was a beautiful woman and had a good personality, Li Xiu agreed immediately.

People always have to get married, and it’s nothing to marry a beautiful woman without feelings. At worst, they can cultivate feelings after marriage. In addition, he also believes in Hong Fu Nu’s vision. You should know that they can see at a glance that Li Jing, who was not a person in the pool, is not a person in the pool. Who can compare with such a vision?

Seeing Li Xiu agreeing, Hong Fu Nu finally breathed a sigh of relief and said to Li Jing again: "Husband, since Xiu'er agrees, then why not invite Pei Ju. Let's discuss a good day, make the marriage schedule, and then help them get married as soon as possible. After all, Xiu'er is not young anymore."

Li Jing nodded when he heard this and immediately ordered the servants to invite Pei Ju in. Li Xiu saw that he had nothing to do with him. After all, whether it was an engagement or a marriage, he did not want to see Pei Ju again. He immediately said goodbye to Li Jing and Hong Fu Nu: "Father and mother, the child hasn't been home for a long time, so he wants to visit Qi Niang first!"

"Okay, I'll say hello to Qi Niang on my behalf. I'll bring her some gifts when I come back this time, and I'll give them to her later!" Hong Funu agreed with a smile. Although there were some twists and turns in the middle, it finally solved the trouble at home.

Li Xiu turned around and left the hall, but he did not notice. Just when he said he was going to see Qi Niang, a hint of panic suddenly flashed in Mrs. Xing's eyes, who was sitting there.
Chapter completed!