Ning Jing had been hesitant at first, but after hearing Tang Li's explanation, she was determined to be as willful as Tang Li.
If they couldn't break the ancestral rule of "Tang Sect's daughters not marrying outside", little Tang Tang might even be forced to marry a designer in the future. If that was the case, it was better to let Tang Tang inherit the position of clan leader and recruit the man she liked into the Tang Clan.
Ning Jing could compromise in the Tang Clan, but she wouldn't allow her daughter to suffer.
Tang Li wanted to leave in the middle of the night to threaten Tang Zijin. Ning Jing packed her bags and followed her husband's lead.
Tang Li left a note for Madam Tang, telling his confidant to give it to her tomorrow.
He didn't bring a single servant, only his wife and daughter. He sneaked down the mountain in the middle of the night to escape!
Early the next morning, Madam Tang had just woken up when she saw Tang Zijin return. Her face was gloomy and her heart was heavy as she ignored Tang Zijin.
She didn't know if Tang Zijin had gone to Lotus Peak to reflect on his mistakes or to vent. He was in a good state today.
Seeing his wife's sullen face, he walked over and personally poured tea for her. "I'm here to apologize, Madam. It's all my fault. I was muddle-headed."
"Despicable!" Madam Tang exposed Tang Zijin's face with one sentence.
He knew she would be angry, but he still lied to her before apologizing. If this wasn't despicable behavior, then what was?
Tang Zijin's expression didn't change no matter how much Madam Tang scolded him. Especially in private, Madam Tang could poke him in the nose and he would still smile.
"It's my fault, it's my fault!" Tang Zijin clung to Madam Tang, trying his best to please her.
People who didn't know better would think that this was a loving couple quarreling.
In the past, Madam Tang would've let Tang Zijin pester her and punished him. But this time, she didn't.
She pushed Tang Zijin away and said coolly, "Don't play this game with me. I'm telling you, don't bother forcing Ning Jing. Yesterday, she agreed to let Tang Li take a concubine, but your son refused. "
Tang Zijin immediately sat down and looked at Madam Tang suspiciously.
Mrs. Tang had planned to wait until Tang Li came, but seeing Tang Zijin's face, she was so angry that she decided to say it first.
"Tang Zijin, listen carefully. I have something important to tell you." Mrs. Tang became serious.
Tang Zijin became more and more suspicious. He knew that Tang Li was very ruthless yesterday. Besides that, what else was there?
Could it be that Madam really wanted to divorce him?
Yesterday, when they quarreled, Madam said twice that she wanted to divorce him. Seeing his wife's grave expression and stern gaze, Tang Zijin finally became nervous.
"Madam, I …"
Mrs. Tang interrupted, "Tang Zijin, Ning Jing can't have another child."
"What?" Tang Zijin exclaimed.
"When Ning Jing was locked up in Tiger's Prison, in order to protect little Tang Tang, she used an abortion drug. She fell ill and can never get pregnant again," Mrs. Tang said faintly.
"That …" Tang Zijin was very surprised.
"Tang Zijin, Ning Jing's daughter-in-law is nowhere to be found!" Mrs. Tang sighed.
Tang Zijin didn't say anything. He frowned and seemed to be thinking about something.
"Tang Zijin, say something! What should we do? "Mrs. Tang probed.
"Madam, you just said that Ning Jing agreed to let Tang Li take a concubine?" Tang Zijin asked thoughtfully.
Mrs. Tang didn't need to ask to know what Tang Zijin was thinking. Tang Zijin must want Ning Jing to persuade Tang Li to take a concubine.
Mrs. Tang chose to remain silent. Tang Zijin's mood improved. Mrs. Tang looked at him and secretly made up her mind. After the New Year, she would go to the temple to pray to Buddha and never pay attention to him again.
Some people would change in the end. Baili Yuanlong was like that, and so was Tang Zijin. However, Mrs. Tang firmly believed that some people would never change. Their hearts would never change!
"Madam, this is a serious matter. Let Li 'er do as he pleases. You mustn't …"
Before Tang Zijin could finish, an attendant rushed in. "Bad news, bad news! The Clan Head left a letter and left! "
"What?" Tang Zijin slapped the table and stood up.
The attendant hurriedly handed over Tang Li's note. When Tang Zijin saw the two lines, he was so angry that he almost fainted. He fell to the floor and patted his chest.
Mrs. Tang took the note and read it. She wasn't angry, but didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She sighed repeatedly.
She should've guessed it a long time ago. When Tang Li said yesterday that he wanted to talk to Father in person, she should've guessed what that guy was planning!
Tang Li only wrote two lines on the note.
The first line was, "Father, Mother, this child has let down the ancestors of the Tang Clan. This child has no face to stay in the Tang Clan. This child will leave with Ning Jing and Tang Tang. Once we have a son for the Tang Clan, we will return immediately. "
The second line was, "If Father and Mother can't wait, you can give this child a younger brother. This child is willing to give up the position of Clan Head."
What was this?
This was simply a blatant threat!
Ning Jing couldn't give birth to another child. Unless they gave up on having a grandson, they wouldn't return.
This wasn't just a threat, it was also a jab at Tang Zijin.
Actually, at Tang Zijin's age, there were plenty of women who would take concubines and have children. It wasn't easy for Mrs. Tang to get pregnant at her age, but there were plenty of young concubines who could give birth to a son for Tang Zijin. If Tang Zijin really wanted to continue the bloodline of the Tang Clan, he could take concubines himself!
Tang Li was using this method to tell his father not to do to others what he didn't want done to him!
Mrs. Tang could only smile bitterly.
"Tang Zijin, I'll leave this matter to you! This is an important matter for your Tang Clan. We women have no right to interfere! Since Ah Li and the others aren't here, there's no need to celebrate the New Year. I'll leave this afternoon and go to Xishan Temple to pray for my children and grandchildren! Don't disturb the tranquility of Buddhism! "
Mrs. Tang waved her hand and went back to her room to pack her luggage.
Tang Zijin sat there for a long time without responding. However, when he saw Mrs. Tang come out with her luggage, he immediately panicked.
"Madam, let's talk things over!"
"Think about Ah Li. I really don't have any ideas," Mrs. Tang said calmly.
"Madam!" Tang Zijin panicked.
"Move!" Mrs. Tang said coldly.
Tang Zijin didn't move, but when Mrs. Tang's gaze turned cold, Tang Zijin reluctantly retreated.
Just like that, Mrs. Tang left the Tang Clan that day with a few servants and went to Xishan Temple.
Tang Zijin stood guard at the top of Divine Dragon Peak alone. He didn't send people to look for Tang Li like last time when he ran away from the wedding. He also didn't announce that Tang Li had run away from home.
He sat alone at the top of the mountain, deep in thought.
Soon, it was New Year's Eve.
Although Tang Li and Ning Jing were heading towards Yunning, they didn't rush. Time was too tight. No matter how fast they rushed, they couldn't make it to New Year's Eve with his brother and sister-in-law. They simply slowed down and took it as a vacation.
They swam all the way to Yunning Palace. It was about time for Rui 'er's first birthday. Rui 'er was already the Crown Prince. There wasn't a big banquet, but his first birthday would definitely be very grand.
Not long after Tang Li left the Tang Clan, he went to get a map and specifically chose fun, beautiful, and delicious places to visit.
He was the coachman, bodyguard, and servant. During the day, he held Ning Jing with one hand and carried Tang Tang with the other. At night, he let Ning Jing sleep in peace. If there was any movement from Tang Tang, he would immediately sit up. Fortunately, Tang Tang was easy to take care of. Other than the few times she needed to pee, she basically slept until dawn.
On New Year's Eve, Tang Li spent a lot of money to book a teahouse called Teahouse Number Seven.
This teahouse was the only one on the road from the Tang Clan to Yunning County that was open for business on New Year's Eve. Moreover, it was newly opened. Like other teahouses, there was a tea mountain, a tea workshop, a tea pavilion, and an independent courtyard for guests to stay in. However, unlike other teahouses, Teahouse Number Seven combined tea and hot springs. There was a hot spring in each independent courtyard. A special tea was added to the spring water. The hot springs were hot and filled with the fragrance of tea.
This was simply an irresistible enjoyment for tea lovers.
Tang Li was actually not interested in tea, and he didn't study it. He chose this place purely because it was open for business on New Year's Eve.
After all, it was the first time the three of them were celebrating New Year's Eve together. He didn't want to make do with Ning Jing and Tang Tang in the carriage. In order to rush over on New Year's Eve, he didn't sleep for two consecutive nights. He drove through the night and finally arrived at Teahouse Number Seven in the evening.
As soon as Ning Jing lifted the curtain, Tang Li came over to hold Tang Tang. He pulled his cloak and wrapped Tang Tang in his arms, afraid that she would be frozen by the wind and snow.
"Teahouse Number Seven? That's an interesting name. Is there an eighth or ninth? "Ning Jing asked.
"You're talking too much. There are teahouses from the first to the tenth. I heard that the owner behind this teahouse has a big background. "
"What's his background?"
"I'm not sure about that."
"I haven't heard about it before. It should be newly opened, right?"
"It was opened seven or eight months ago. You and your daughter go to rest later. I'll personally cook dinner for you. Is there anything you want to eat? "
"I'll think about it later. First, I'll make a bowl of porridge for your daughter."
… …
The husband and wife protected Tang Tang as they talked and walked into the teahouse. Soon, a tea servant came to receive them and led them along the hand-folding corridor.
Tang Li inadvertently turned his head and saw a tall carriage parked in the courtyard not far away. He saw a corner and felt that it was somewhat familiar. Just as he was about to take a closer look, Tang Tang reached out her small hand from his arms and pinched his chin.
Tang Li looked down and began to play with his daughter. He didn't pay attention to the carriage anymore.
The servant girl brought the family of three to a warm room. As soon as they entered the room, a man who looked like a shopkeeper rushed over.
"Are you Master Tang?" the shopkeeper asked politely.
"Are you the owner of the teahouse? What's your surname? "Tang Li asked.
"My surname is Wu. I'm not the owner. I'm just following orders to manage Teahouse Number Seven," the shopkeeper replied politely.
"Shopkeeper Wu, is your boss here?" Ning Jing asked. She had been in business for many years and was quite interested in the business of the hot spring teahouse.
"The boss isn't here. The two of you, there's a situation in the teahouse. We won't be able to receive you tonight and for the next three days. I'll double the compensation for your losses. Could you please do us a favor? "Shopkeeper Wu politely gestured for them to leave.
Did that mean … they had to leave?
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