Yongle Lane, House of Marquis.
Li Zexuan held Han Yuxi's hand and walked toward the main hall. However, he felt that the atmosphere in the house was a little strange. If he had to describe it, it would be that it was oppressive.
The house was not like this in the past!
With doubts in his heart, the couple came to the front hall.
He saw an old man with a dignified face and a slightly plump figure sitting on the left side of the main hall. The old man was wearing a black robe and a hat similar to a Daoist's crown on his head. Next to him sat a kind-looking old lady in her sixties. Mrs. Li sat below the old lady and was whispering something to the old lady.
Below the old man was a middle-aged man in his forties who wore a Daoist robe. He had a stern face and a stern look on his face. He looked very serious.
Old Man Li sat next to the middle-aged man, holding a cup of tea in his hand. His face revealed a trace of an awkward fawning smile.
Below Li Jingmo sat a handsome young man in a white robe with his hair tied up. The young man looked to be no more than twelve or thirteen years old. From his appearance, he looked very young and inexperienced. At this moment, he was sitting upright on the special armchair of the Marquis' estate. His eyes were slightly closed, and his appearance was solemn and dignified. There was a kind of calmness and sage-like aura that did not match his age.
Li Zexuan had just stepped into the main hall with Han Yuxi when he saw this scene. At the same time, he also felt the oppressive atmosphere in the house!
"Father, Mother! Your son is back! "
Li Zexuan's expression did not change as he entered the house and shouted to his parents. As for the other people's expressions, he did not have the time to care!
"Xuan 'er …"
"Hmph, rude!"
Mrs. Li got up and was about to greet her son when she heard a cold snort from the seat above. It was the old man. "Your grandfather and grandmother are here. Why don't you greet them first?"
Mrs. Li's expression changed as she hurriedly said, "Father, when you came to Chang 'an, Xuan' er was still young …"
"Mother, please sit down!"
Li Zexuan frowned as if he understood something. He stepped forward and interrupted his mother. Then, he looked straight at the old man and said, "So, you are my grandfather.
"So you're my grandfather. Pardon my rudeness! Grandson left home when he was young and followed Master to Mount Longhu to treat his illness. After cultivating for eight years, there are many things that I don't remember clearly. I hope Grandfather won't blame me. After all, I haven't seen you for so many years, and you don't have the label of Grandfather on you. Grandson can't possibly call everyone Grandfather every time he meets, right? "
When the old man heard the first half of Li Zexuan's words, he felt quite comfortable in his heart. However, when he heard the second half, his face suddenly changed and he said angrily, "How dare you! What an eloquent tongue! Jade Bamboo! Did you hear that? Is this how you talk to your elders? Is this how you and Li Jingmo teach your children? Humph! I've already told you more than ten years ago that the two of you aren't suited to be together, but you refused to listen. In the end, you gave birth to such an unfilial son who's plagued with misfortune ~! "
When Li Jingmo heard this, he couldn't help but tighten his grip on his teacup.
Madam Li reprimanded her son, "Xuan 'er, don't be rude!"
Then, she hurriedly said to the old man, "Father, Xuan 'er doesn't mean any harm. Please don't blame him …"
The old woman sitting to the right of the old man finally spoke, "Old man, don't be so picky. Let bygones be bygones. Xuan 'er has already grown up, and Jade Bamboo and Jingmo are also living happily. Why do you have to bring up the past again ~?"
The old man's face flushed red. He wanted to say something, but in the end, all he could say was a sigh.
The old woman looked at Li Zexuan and said lovingly, "Xuan 'er, come, come, come, let Grandmother take a look at you. I haven't seen you for more than ten years. I've missed you so much ~!"
Li Zexuan stopped in his tracks and looked hesitant.
Madam Li nudged her son and whispered, "Xuan 'er, go, your Grandmother is calling for you!"
Li Zexuan thought for a moment, then finally walked forward and called out to the old woman, "Grandmother!"
"Hey, hey, hey! Good grandson, come to Grandmother's side! "
The old woman held Li Zexuan's hand, the smile on her face never fading. "The last time Grandmother saw you, you weren't even a month old. There was one time when Grandmother hugged you, and you even peed on Grandmother's body, hahaha! It's been almost fifteen years since we last met, and in the blink of an eye, you're even taller than Grandmother. You're also in the imperial court, and you're valued by the current Emperor. Grandmother can even hear news about you from Nanyang.
Grandmother only found out that you've returned to Chang 'an from Mount Longhu when she heard that you've been conferred a title. Thinking that your body has recovered, Grandmother happily ate three big bowls of rice that night. After that, I heard that you created some kind of newspaper, so I asked your uncle, Huiming, to buy a copy for me every day. There were all kinds of interesting things in the newspaper. Every time I read the newspaper, I would think, is my good grandson happy now? Is he healthy? Is he well?
In July, Grandmother heard that Xuan 'er had founded an academy and was recruiting students from all over the Great Tang Empire. Grandmother originally wanted to send your cousin, Fa Shan, to add to your popularity, but this child's ambitions were not there, so she gave up. Then, Grandmother heard that Xuan 'er had been conferred a title of Marquis, and she was so happy! Good child! Sigh! It's all your grandfather's fault. Otherwise, Grandmother wouldn't have worried about you every day, and not come to Chang 'an to see you! If you blame Grandmother in your heart, Grandmother will accept it. To be able to see my good grandson today, Grandmother is satisfied! "
Perhaps it was because she was old that she spoke more than usual. The old woman rambled on for a long time, and by the end of it, her eyes were filled with tears. Beside her, Madam Li was already sobbing.
"Mother, don't say that. Xuan 'er won't blame you, right? Xuan 'er? Come here and tell Grandmother! "
Madam Li held Li Zexuan's other hand and cried.
Li Zexuan had never seen his mother like this, and the hostility in his heart dissipated by half. Moreover, the old woman's love for him came from the bottom of her heart, and it touched him. At this moment, he pursed his lips and said, "Grandmother, Grandson has never blamed you …"
The sadness on the old woman's face disappeared without a trace, and she revealed a smile that came from the bottom of her heart. She held Li Zexuan's hand tightly and said emotionally, "Good grandson, you really are Grandmother's good grandson … Xuan 'er, don't blame your grandfather, okay? There were some things that you didn't know back then, but your grandfather did it for your mother's sake! Now that we're finally reunited, let's forget about the past! "
The old woman sighed and said suddenly.
When the old man next to him heard this, he snorted softly. He did not think much of it.
Sitting below, Li Jingmo's face was a little pale.
When Li Zexuan heard this, he secretly thought that there were many secrets that he didn't know. He frowned and asked, "Grandmother, what happened back then? Can you tell me? "
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