Chapter 771: Internal Struggle (5)_1
Li Second Master from the second branch of the Li Family went pale with fury at Li Jieyong, "Nephew, you are a filial child. It’s understandable for you to bury your mother. But that girl died due to a criminal penalty. If we allow her into the Li Family ancestral tombs, how will it reflect on the honor of our ancestors?"
His meaning was clear: he did not agree to allow Li Yanran to be buried in the ancestral tomb.
"A person’s death is like a snuffed out lamp. Since my sister is no more, the sins she committed during her lifetime vanish as well. Hasn’t Second Uncle noticed that even the Prince has stopped pursuing it?" Li Jieyong insisted, remembering his mother’s instructions before she passed away.
"The Prince isn’t refraining from pursuing it, he simply can’t be bothered," The Second Master of Li Family was insistent, "In the future, when your children and grandchildren visit the ancestral graveyard, do you plan on burning offerings for her?"
"Second Uncle, more words won’t help. I will take care of my mother and sister’s burial affairs, rest assured. If Second Uncle does not approve, your branch can refrain from burning offerings for her." Li Jieyong gazed at him with a derisive smile, tired of his opportunistic attitude.
"Eldest brother, our nephew has not become the family head yet and he already wants to use the rights of a family head. You should say something." Li Second Master began to sow discord with cold mockery.
The Marquis of Li, Li Houye, was also displeased with Li Jieyong’s obstinacy. He was about to reprimand Li Jieyong when he saw the Prince Rui and his guards arrive.
"The person is already dead, and since Prince Ling isn’t pursuing it, let’s fulfill the deceased’s wish. The Mu Family has not been informed about this. Li Houye, you should write a letter and I’ll bring it with me. After all, the lady was a daughter of the Mu Family, and the empress might be heartbroken after learning about this," Prince Rui spoke gently, yet his words exerted pressure, "I heard that your lady and the empress were very close."
On hearing this, Li Houye and Li Second Master broke into a cold sweat.