Something big must have happened in Gao Ding!
What was it?
Li Wenshu couldn't probe further.
After all, it had been two years since she left Gao Ding to study.
Li Wenshu didn't forget to remind Li Cheng, "When we get home, no matter what Father says to you, you must listen to him. Don't talk back, understand?"
Li Cheng had heard these words countless times along the way.
His ears were about to turn into calluses!
"Got it. I won't interrupt."
He was impatient.
Li Wenshu still looked at him worriedly.
She couldn't be bothered to say anything more.
Soon, the carriage arrived outside Marquis Pingyang's Mansion.
The steward of the mansion had been waiting outside for a long time.
He was excited when he saw the carriage.
He hurried up and shouted at the people in the carriage, "Young Master, Miss, you're finally back."
He couldn't hide his joy.
Li Cheng and Li Wenshu got out of the carriage one after another.
"Uncle Kang." Li Wenshu called the steward.
He was gentle and elegant.
Uncle Kang smiled. "Miss, you've been gone for two years. The Marquis often talks about you. This time, you're finally back."
"How is Father?"
"Don't worry, Miss. Master Hou is in good health."
"That's good!" Li Wenshu was relieved.
But she looked at the door with a complicated expression.
Because she knew very well what it meant to come back!
Just as Li Cheng had said, her father had promised her to someone else. Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked her to come back in a hurry after she finished her studies.
Li Cheng looked at the plaque with the words' Marquis Pingyang's Mansion 'on it.
It was like going to a crematorium.
He had a strong feeling that his father wouldn't let her leave this place again.
He would definitely tie him down!
The two of them entered the main hall.
Li Wenshi was already sitting in the main seat waiting for them.
He stared at Li Cheng with a serious look.
But when he looked at Li Wenshu, he was very gentle.
Li Wenshu saw that her father was in good spirits and looked more dignified than two years ago. She went in and bowed. "Father."
Li Wenshi smiled and walked over. He held her hand and asked gently, "How have you been these two years?"
"I've been good and learned a lot."
"You've lost a lot of weight. You must have suffered a lot."
"Father, don't worry. Your daughter is really good."
"You should stay at home from now on and don't go out anymore. When a woman returns home, she has to accompany her husband for the rest of her life." Li Wenshi's words were full of love for his daughter.
Li Wenshi lowered his gaze and said, "Yes!"
In Li Wenshi's eyes, his daughter had always been a sensible person. She was well-behaved and always kept her word. No matter what he asked, Li Wenshu would never refuse. Moreover, his daughter was also knowledgeable and multi-talented.
This made Li Wenshi very proud!
Immediately after, Li Wenshi turned his gaze towards Li Cheng. His gentle gaze immediately became extremely sharp, and he hated iron for not becoming steel.
He first said to Li Wenshu, "You must be tired after such a long journey. Go and rest first. We'll talk about other things later."
"Yes."
Li Wenshu bowed again and looked at Li Cheng with a trace of sympathy before leaving.
Li Cheng stood at the side lazily.
He knew that a storm was coming.
And the decision was not small.
As expected!
Li Wenshi returned to his seat. His face was angry as he scolded, "Kneel down!"
His voice was very loud.
Li Cheng was not frightened, because this was completely within his expectations.
Even at this moment, he was extremely unwilling.
But —
He still knelt down like a coward.
He lowered his head.
He played with the fan in his hand.
Li Wenshi was extremely helpless. He glared angrily and said, "I wanted you to bring your sister back, but you just had to waste so much time on the journey. You had to meddle in everything that you should and shouldn't meddle in. You're not an official, and you're not the county magistrate. What does the Yiwu murder case have to do with you?"
Li Cheng hurriedly said, "But Father, there are indeed loopholes in the case. If it wasn't for my interference, it would have become an unjust case. I was doing a good deed. How can you say that I've interfered?"
He had completely forgotten all of Li Wenshu's warnings along the way.
"How dare you talk back."
"I'm just telling the truth."
"If something had happened on the way and your sister had gotten hurt, I would have broken your legs."
"Nothing happened, right?"
"You still dare to say that!" Li Wenshi slammed the table.
"Bang!"
The sound was so loud that it almost broke his eardrums.
Li Cheng instantly lowered his head like an obedient kitten and said, "Yes, I know I was wrong."
"You admit your mistake so quickly!"
"If Father wants to punish me, then go ahead."
His attitude was not bad!
He admitted it so quickly!
Li Wenshi sighed. He really would not punish him. He would only lecture him verbally. "Listen, from today onwards, you're not allowed to go anywhere. Just stay in Gaoding."
Uh!
Li Cheng looked unhappy. "Father …"
"Lord Jiang of the city department has retired and returned to his hometown some time ago. That position is empty and needs someone to fill it now. So I've already told them to let you take over his position."
What?
Li Cheng's eyeballs were about to fall out of their sockets.
An official?
He was just an idler. How could he be an official?
Moreover —
Lord Jiang of the city department was a city patrol officer.
To put it bluntly, it was just walking around the city all day long to see if anyone was causing trouble or something.
It was similar to the current "urban management".
However, Lord Jiang's previous official position was "urban management captain".
He was considered the leader.
Li Cheng's mouth opened and closed. He did not know what to say.
His heart was already numb from being struck by lightning.
Li Wenshi said, "This official position is not easy to come by. In short, you have to do well and don't cause trouble."
"Father, I …"
"Don't be in a hurry to refuse. This official position has already been decided. You'll report to the city department tomorrow or the day after."
"Father, I … I really can't do it."
"What can't you do? Am I, Li Wenshi's son, inferior to others? "
"That's not what I meant."
"Then don't talk nonsense. It's settled."
Sigh!
He was speechless.
As his father, he did not understand Li Cheng's thoughts at all.
Li Wenshi did not care. His orders were never disobeyed.
He added, "Also, you're not young anymore. It's time to settle down and start a family."
"I …" He blushed with shame.
Li Wenshi said, "Your sister's marriage has already been decided. So you have to hurry up."
When Li Cheng heard this, he asked curiously, "Sister is really engaged? Who is it? "
"Gong Shilin of the Left Prime Minister's family."
F * ck!
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