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  "The banquet setting is not important to us, what's important is that our true talents and abilities are recognized by the emperor, that's the real pride, more than just putting up a few hundred tables of wine." Lin Lan continued to persuade.

  "Just tell Father that Big Brother didn't do as well as expected in the exam, and if we hold a big banquet now, it will hurt his feelings. Besides, he needs to focus on preparing for the imperial examination. If Father hears this, he'll think it's about brotherly love, and this reason can be used to explain to others, so no one will be troubled..."

  Li Mingyuan suddenly turned around, Lin Lan said seriously, didn't have time to withdraw her foot, and bumped into his chest with a nose, one rebound was about to fall back, Li Mingyuan hurriedly stretched out his hand to hold her waist.

  Lin Lan covered her nose and complained in pain: "What's wrong with turning around?"

  Li Ming allowed her hand to linger, unsure whether to withdraw or continue holding it. The fragrance he had smelled on his pillow during his afternoon nap seemed to be subtly entwined with his breath, making him feel somewhat embarrassed as he said, "I'm listening... what you're saying makes sense..."

  Lin Lan rubbed her nose and said in a bad mood, "Even if you're right, there's no need to be so sudden! My nose is flattened, and I'll hold you responsible if I can't get married in the future!"

  Li Mingyun muttered: "If you're in charge, just be in charge. What's the big deal about having one more mouth to feed?"

  Lin Lan glared at him: "What did you say?"

  Li Mingyu hastily said: "No, nothing... Let me see if my nose is broken?"

  Lin Lan hastily brushed his hand away: "No need to look."

  Yinliu and others hid in the distance, seeing the second young master hugging the waist of the second young lady, whispering to each other. Everyone covered their mouths and smiled secretly.

  That night, Li Ming allowed himself to go to the outer study room and told his father about his idea of simplifying the wine ceremony.

  Li Jingxian felt embarrassed, he had already spoken out, and now he said it couldn't be done, which was hard for him to explain!

  It's better to keep things simple. Although my brother may not say anything, he must be feeling guilty and regretful in his heart. If Father were to hold a grand banquet for me now, I'm afraid it would make Brother feel uncomfortable, and Mother wouldn't feel good about it either. What was supposed to be a joyful occasion would end up making everyone unhappy, which would be a pity. As the saying goes, "harmony is the most precious thing." Besides, if I were lucky enough to pass the imperial examination and become a jinshi, I would still need to work hard to prepare for the palace examination. The current emperor values talented individuals who are also down-to-earth and practical, just like Father, who was a double jinshi. If I could be diligent and accumulate experience, bring benefits to the people, gain a good reputation, and win the emperor's favor, that would be the best. Father has always been my role model, and I know he has always had my best interests at heart. However, outsiders might not understand and may spread unfavorable rumors... After careful consideration, I think it's better to keep things simple.

  This flattering praise made Li Jingxian feel extremely comfortable, and every sentence was music to his ears. He couldn't help but think that after all, Xinsen's son was indeed sensible and promising, whereas Han... Li Jingxian shook his head in disdain.

  That night, Li Jingxian faintly said to Han Qiuyue: "Mingyun's wedding will be simple." Then he started pretending to be dead.

  Han Qiu Yue was still happy at first. Didn't Ming Yun do something wrong to anger his father? Hurriedly shaking the "dead" old master: "Old master, didn't you say you would handle it well? How come you changed your mind again?"

  Li Jingxian's bones were almost shaken off by her, and he weakly hummed: "This is Mingyun's own idea."

  Han Qiuyue was shocked, "Isn't this what Master meant?"

  "How can this be? It's too unfair for these two children." Han Qiuyue said hypocritically.

  Li Jingxian rolled her eyes: "Don't pretend in front of me, I just want us to get along peacefully." She turned over and ignored Han Qiuyue.

  Han Qiuyue silently cursed at his back, then stuck herself to him, one hand reaching into the old man's undergarments to touch his sensitive areas.

  Li Jingxian had been indulging in his desires lately and was now full, he looked at his plain-looking old wife with no interest, impatiently pulling her hand away: "Stop it, we still have an early court session tomorrow!"

  Han Qiu Yue felt a deep sense of loss and thought that when she was not around, the old master had a great time with that late Yu Tian Yun, but towards her, he was as cold as a dead person, which made her feel even more resentful and angry, and she lay down still fuming.

  Thinking of herself growing old and losing her charm (this "charm" is relative to herself, compared to others, the old witch can't be said to have any charm), her favor and affection gradually lost, Li Mingyu rising again out of nowhere, it's truly a crisis upon crises. If things continue like this, there will be no place for her in this household. The more she thinks about what Mother Yao said, the more reasonable it seems. Promoting Wan Yu to the position of lady, however, the deed of sale cannot be given up. With this piece of paper in hand, let's see if she dares not listen to her words.

  Han Qiu Yue thought of this and leaned in, holding onto the old master's arm, softly saying into his ear: "Old Master, I want to take a concubine for you."

  On the other side, Li Jingxian suddenly opened his eyes, dug his ears and wondered if he had misheard.

  "What did you say?" Li Jingxian turned his head and asked.

  Han Qiu Yue suddenly felt a pang of anger: As soon as he mentioned taking a concubine, he became spirited and didn't pretend to be dead anymore?

  Han Qiu Yue smiled gently: "I heard that Wan Xiang's maid has deeply pleased the old master..."

  Li Jingxian suddenly sat up, his face slightly changed: "Which old woman is slandering again."

  Han Qiuyue sneered inwardly, looking at me with a tense expression, as if she was afraid I would eat her up.

  "Master, why are you flustered? I've had this idea for a long time and have been looking for someone with good intentions. Now that you have someone in mind, it's the best outcome. In the future, having another sister to help serve you will be a great help, how could I possibly object?" Han Qiuyue spoke softly and slowly leaned in closer.

  Li Jingxian's mouth twitched, he didn't dare to confirm whether Han Shi was telling the truth or lying this time. In the past, he had also taken a liking to two or three women, but hadn't even touched their hands, and after glancing at them a few times, they were dismissed by Han Shi. There were even colleagues who sent over concubines, but Han Shi didn't allow it, and Li Jingxian didn't dare accept them either. Although he had lived a simple life for several years, he had gained a reputation for being loyal and righteous. Li Jingxian smiled wryly: "Is this really true?"

  Han Qiu Yue immediately responded: "Of course, I've already ordered someone to choose a date. Once we pick a good day, we'll make her the madam! Late Yu is quite suitable in my opinion, she has a plump body and is destined to have sons. Who knows, maybe she can even give Master a chubby little boy."

  Li Jingxian was tickled by her words and thought of Wan Yu's plump body, his mind moved, and his hands became unscrupulous.

  Since Han was so perceptive, he naturally had to put in more effort.

  The news of Wan Yu being lifted as a concubine spread quickly throughout the Li mansion, and the date was set for a month later.

  Lin Lan was shocked by the news, and Li Jia's image of a devoted good man was gone? Or did he always have a colorful heart but not this colorful courage? And how could the old witch be so kind to find an opponent for herself? What role is that Wan Yu playing? Being able to make Li Jia fail must be a formidable one! As for which aspect is formidable, it's not necessary to say.

  Lin Lan called out to Li Mingyun who was reading on the couch: "Hey! Mingyun, you're going to have another aunt, why aren't you reacting at all?"

  Li Mingyun said with a smile, "It's not like I'm taking a concubine, why are you so excited?"

  Lin Lan put down the embroidery hoop in her hand. She had been miserable for two days because she accidentally got ink on a fan cover she bought in Suzhou. The goods were adamant that she should embroider one to give back to him, and she said she didn't know how to embroider. He surprisingly said he would pay fifty taels of silver for an embroidered fan cover. Fifty taels was enough to buy the whole person, let alone a fan cover. Under the temptation of profit, she agreed, saying that the pattern would be decided by her. Then she asked Bai Hui to choose the simplest orchid pattern, thinking that with her intelligence and clever hands, she could easily finish it. But after starting, she realized that there were some things in this world that she couldn't control. She could use a silver needle as a hidden weapon, but she couldn't manipulate the small silver needle to embroider flowers on fabric. Bai Hui taught her for several days and was almost in tears.

  "I'm excited, am I? Yes, I'm excited to see if the old witch's move is a bad chess move or a clever one, whether it's to add some help or to shoot herself in the foot. I'm excited to think, is it because the old witch is gradually falling out of favor with her father and has no choice but to use this method to win his favor? I'm excited, if Late Yu Niang gives birth to another brother, this family will be even more lively..." Lin Lan said with flying eyebrows and colorful language.

  Li Mingyun looked at her with an expressionless face and said, "Then let's just wait and see the good show!"

  "Huh? This is a bit mysterious! Do you know some inside information?" Lin Lan's curiosity was piqued, she picked up her needlework basket and sat down on the couch, ready to listen to him elaborate.

  Li Mingyun yielded and continued reading: "How would I know any inside information."

  Lin Lanbai raised an eyebrow: "Isn't this a bit too mysterious? What's the point of talking like that?"

  Li Mingyu put down the book and smiled: "It's just that I thought too much."

  Lin Lan tossed the flower embroidery into the needlework basket and gave him a white eye before preparing to retreat.

  Li Mingyun took away the flower hairpin.

  "Hey! I told you not to look until it's finished!" Lin Lan hastily said, wanting to grab it back. She had secretly instructed Yu Rong to help her embroider it, and if he saw it, wouldn't that be a giveaway?

  Li Mingyun raised the handkerchief and looked at it with a frown, asking: "What is this white stuff?"

  Lin Lan walked over and looked, with a dark face saying: "What kind of eyes, what's called a white mass, that's an orchid, isn't it?"

  Li Mingyun turned the handkerchief over and over in his hands: "It doesn't seem like it! Can't really tell..."

  Lin Lan got angry and slammed the needlework basket onto the couch: "I won't earn this silver anymore."

  Li Mingyu suddenly felt that he had severely dampened someone's enthusiasm, and hastily made amends: "Hmmm...looking at it this way, it still has a bit of the shape of an orchid. If you were to embroider more petals on this side, it would look even more like one. Hmmm...a beginner, able to embroider something like this, deserves a reward. I'll add twenty taels of silver..."

  Before he could finish speaking, the flower pot in his hand was snatched away by someone. A certain person pouted and sat far away, continuing to work diligently with her head down.

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