On the fourth day of Song Yi's departure, Li finally composed herself and came to pay her respects to Old Lady Song, saying that Old Lady Li was not feeling well and wanted to go back home to take a look.

  Mrs. Song hesitated for a moment before responding, and then asked her if she planned to stay for a few days or return on the same day, telling the madam to make preparations early.

  She hoped in her heart that Li didn't go back home to tattle, but it was true that Old Lady Li was ill.

  Li hesitated for a moment, and beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead. Finally, he gritted his teeth and forced a smile: "I still need to see how serious Mother's illness is... You know my sister-in-law at home is someone who doesn't understand things, I'm afraid I'll have to stay for a few more days..."

  Her husband had just gone out on a mission, and his daughter-in-law was making a fuss about going back home to stay for a few days. Those who didn't know might have thought she was being mean to her daughter-in-law. Old Lady Song's dissatisfaction with Li finally accumulated bit by bit in her heart, but it still didn't show on her face. She casually instructed Yushu: "Since that's the case, go and tell your elder lady to prepare the carriages, horses, and gifts, and send your second lady back home to stay for a while."

  Li felt a sense of relief in her heart, nervously twisted her handkerchief and bid farewell to Old Lady Song.

  Because she could go back to her mother's home, Li's previous depression in her heart also relaxed a bit, and she let out a mouthful of stale air, revealing a smile.

  As her mother supported her through the garden, she thought for a moment and still asked stiffly: "Just now in front of Old Lady, you didn't mention bringing Miss...".

  Whenever Song Chuning is mentioned, the annoyance that Li had just suppressed rises again. She furrows her brow and thinks repeatedly, and unexpectedly feels a little afraid to get in touch with this daughter of hers.

  "No need." She let out a soft breath: "I'll go back myself, Old Lady is still probably not satisfied in her heart, how can I bring her along?"

  But after all, Song Chuning was still young and lived alone in a separate courtyard... Yu's mother was somewhat worried, but she didn't dare to say it out loud.

  In the evening, Song Chuning came to Li's house and only then did she learn that Li had left in the afternoon. She sat stupidly in the main room of Li's house, watching as Su Xiang trembled slightly as she poured tea for herself.

  Isn't it suspicious for you to suddenly tell an old lady that you want to go back to your mother's home at this time?

  Song Chunin suddenly ignored the anger and loneliness that rose in his heart, and a disdainful smile played on his lips.

  So many years have been brought down, and recently, Li has repeatedly made mistakes, it seems that Li has lost his measure.

  She slowly got up and walked out of the door, a small figure, her back suddenly seemed somewhat pitiful.

  Su Xun's heart was somewhat uneasy, and she chased after her to ask: "Miss, where are you having dinner tonight? Yulan sister has already told me, asking you to go to Ningde Institute this evening..."

  Song Chuning raised her head and glanced in the direction of Ningde Courtyard, then turned back to Su Xiang with a cold expression: "I'll eat in my room, I'm not going anywhere. Tell the kitchen staff to serve me there."

  She didn't want to accept other people's kindness and charity at all.

  When the mother got off the horse carriage, she was still worried: "Miss is so stubborn, she must not be willing to go to the old lady's house for dinner. As the sky gets dark, I don't know if she is afraid..."?

  Li did not think so, and rushed into the main courtyard, throwing herself into Old Lady Li's arms, and instantly began to sob.

  Mrs. Li frowned, somewhat puzzled: "How come you didn't even send a message before coming back?" She looked around and didn't see Song Chuning, and got a bit angry: "Why didn't you bring Ning along?"

  Li paused for a moment, wiping away tears with her hand.

  Mrs. Li suppressed her anger and let all the attendants go down, leaving only a few personal attendants behind.

  Li said with a sigh, "You tell me what kind of life I'm living?! On the one hand, you use my son to pressure me, saying that I've been married for five or six years and still haven't given birth to a son. On the other hand, you don't let me go with him. Am I some kind of heavenly goddess who can give birth on her own?!"

  "What's even more infuriating is that he lost face in front of my elder sister... Li said, getting more and more agitated: "The old master is the same, not a word was spoken on my behalf. He brought his concubine without even asking me, how did I end up marrying such a blockhead..."

  Mrs. Li's eyebrows furrowed as she listened, and finally her temper flared up, unable to bear it any longer, she rebuked loudly: "Shut up!"

  Li's words trailed off, and she looked at her mother with a mixture of frustration and astonishment.

  "How stupid are you?!" Mrs. Li stretched out her hand and poked her forehead, hammering her a few times in frustration, saying: "You're not even as sensible as a child! If your mother-in-law didn't tell you to go, and your husband didn't speak up for you, couldn't you just not have gone?! I've taught you all these years to be obedient and yielding, but it's all gone in one ear and out the other!"

  Li didn't expect her mother not only wouldn't speak up for her, but also made sarcastic remarks. She couldn't help but cry even harder and with a flick of her hand, she knocked over the teacup beside her: "Yes, it's all my fault! You're all better than me, big or small, only I'm stupid!"

  That tea cup was just bought this year, and now it's broken. The tray and other cups can't be used anymore. Mrs. Li's heart ached as she trembled with rage: "How stupid are you?! If you weren't so foolish, you should have happily agreed to your mother-in-law and sent your husband off with joy! First, you should have coaxed your mother-in-law into changing her mind, then you wouldn't have had to worry about not being able to go to Changsha. But instead, you're causing a scene, making a big fuss, wanting to die or something! If Anning hadn't cleverly covered for you, and your mother-in-law had heard this, you would be in grave danger!"

  Li was at a loss, opening her eyes and crying again: "She's so clever, clever to the point of not being human! Ask your mother if she's scary or not, where is she my daughter? Obviously, she's my ancestor!"

  Mrs. Li slapped her daughter's back with her palm again: "You're already a big girl, you're also someone who will be a mother one day, but your words are always so reckless! If she's not your daughter, whose daughter is she?!"

  Li laid her head on Old Lady Li's lap, feeling wronged and angry at the same time, choked with sobs: "Go ahead and beat me, beat me to death!"

  "Ah!" Old Lady Li's chest heaved a few times, and her voice finally softened: "Others would beg for such an intelligent daughter, but you... I told you last time, don't be shortsighted like others. Since your daughter is smart, isn't that perfect? You two work together in harmony, what can those two bastards do to you?"

  Li saw her mother yield, and she felt a little better in her heart. She wiped away tears and complained: "Do you think I don't know this? Didn't I listen to her and persuade grandfather to move Xu Ayi to Old Lady's place? But An Ning is not only clever, she's also ruthless. You didn't see how she threw that kitten..."