Chapter 686: Joint Calculation(4)_1
This caused Li Yanran great dissatisfaction, as well as jealousy.
"Has Master Hui Zhen arrived yet?" Mrs. You asked tiredly, leaning back in her chair towards Li Jiesong.
"He has come." Li Jiesong sighed in response, "But it’s pointless. This time, Grandmother might really be unable to make it. The Great Monk gave her an injection and prescribed medicine. It can only extend Grandmother’s life for a few more days."
Regarding the old lady’s impending death, Li Jiesong was not particularly upset. To him, given her old age, it was merely a matter of time before she passed on. Being the eldest son and eldest grandson in the Residence, it made no difference to him whether the old lady was there to protect him.
Observing his indifference, Mrs. You felt deep resentment. She regretted having been so blind to have taken fancy to such a superficial and foolish man. For the future fate of the Marquis Residence, Mrs. You held no hope whatsoever.
Li Jieyong shared the same view with Mrs. You. The fall of the old lady gave him a feeling as if the sky was falling. Without much thought, he knew that Marquis Residence without the old lady was simply an empty shell. However, he was not one to despair. He quickly began to plan for the future. As long the people of the Marquis Residence stayed humble, they could still survive in the Northern Land. After all, King Ling had promised to protect the Marquis Residence as long as they did not overstep their bounds.
With this thought in mind, Li Jieyong became full of confidence again.
"Prince." On the carriage ride home, Lin Ziyin took the initiative to tightly grasp Chu Suifeng’s hand.
"It’s fine." Chu Suifeng grasped her small hand in return, placing it under the hem of his robe to keep it warm. "The old lady has been ill for quite some time, I was prepared for this. Aging, sickness, and death are all part of life. Her age makes this an expected occurrence. As long as I have you by my side, I won’t fear being alone."
After saying this, he wrapped his arm around Lin Ziyin and brought her close against his chest.