Song Qing was in seclusion at this time, and he really lacked convincing power. It was more like an excuse to leave the door to thank the guest. Li Chun and Li Shentong, their sons, naturally would not believe that Song Qingzhen was in seclusion. In their opinion, the Song family did not want to oppose the court. On the other hand, there was a noble family, so he made this decision and directly claimed to close the door to the guests.

"Then, what should we do? Song Qing closed the door to thank the guests. I'm afraid he already had a compromise with the court. Do we want to give up the Song family?"

Li Shentong looked at Li Chun. His actions were beyond his expectations and made him disdainful. He defeated others without fighting. Before the court even attacked, the Song family had already made a compromise and surrender, which made him look a little despised. In his mind, although the court was powerful, these aristocratic families were not easy to squeeze. Time flies, and after years of ups and downs, the aristocratic families still cannot stand. Of course, this time it is OK.

Perhaps a single aristocratic family is insignificant in front of the court, even the Li family, the Wang family in Shu, the Shen family in Jiangnan, and the Song family in Lingnan are insignificant compared to the court, but when they join forces, they definitely have the power to fear the court, not in terms of strength, but in terms of resource control and influence in the Central Plains. As long as all aristocratic families unite, they will definitely have the power to overthrow the Central Plains.

Since ancient times, it has not been impossible for kings to think of dealing with their aristocratic families. They have had, and many of them, but they did not succeed in the end. Instead, they compromised with them because the aristocratic families had too great influence in the Central Plains. Once they were united, they would be enough to overthrow the world and make the people live in poverty. Because of fear of this, every king who wanted to deal with the aristocratic families would have to stop. This is also the reason why the aristocratic families have always existed, and it is also the confidence that the Li family dared to confront the court this time. They were confident that as long as they united all aristocratic families, with the influence of each aristocratic family in the Central Plains, Ning Caichen would eventually compromise.

"No, the Song family must be on the same boat with us. This time, facing the court, we must concentrate the strength of all the families in the Central Plains. The Song family plays an important position in Lingnan, and the strength of Song Qing cannot be ignored. One more Song family will have more influence. Moreover, if the Song family compromises with the court, some timid people will probably be unsure of the final choice to compromise with the Song family. If the court does not need to take action, our Central Plains family will have collapsed..."

Li Chun said, whether he was contemptuous or dissatisfied with Song Qing's behavior, he knew that at this time, the Song family would be tied to a boat. Compared with their Li family, although the Song family had risen for a short time, as the four major families in the Central Plains, the influence was unquestionable, especially at this time, facing the court, they had to work together, otherwise once Song Qing compromised with the court, the chain reaction triggered might be their fatal point.

Li Shentong didn't say anything anymore, but he nodded. He knew that this confrontation with the court might be an opportunity for their Li family, but it was also a playful game of fire. Once it was not done well, it might fall into the abyss and the bones were gone. Therefore, they could not tolerate any mistakes. So, the Shen family had agreed to marry. As long as the Shen family and the Li family became in-laws, their Li family would be half successful.

Shen Bijun, the head of the Shen family, is not only beautiful, but also a master of martial arts and magical powers. The most important thing is that the Shen family has no male members. Once the Li family and the Shen family are married, the greatest possibility of the Shen family's property will be annexed by the Li family in the future. By then, the Li family will merge with the Shen family and will definitely be the first family in the Central Plains.

As soon as he thought of this, Li Shentong couldn't help but smile on his handsome face, and a beautiful figure appeared in his mind.

On the other side, in the pavilion by the lake, Mrs. Shen in a gorgeous robe sat in the pavilion with a tiger-headed crutch. Mrs. Shen was in her seventies and had silver hair, but her face was not very old and rosy, giving people a feeling of a childish face. Opposite her was a woman wearing pink and white clothes. Her delicate and beautiful facial features were neither happy nor sad, and her hair was hanging down, and she had a noble and generous temperament. It was Chen Bijun, who stood two maids behind them.

"Come on, Bijun, try this. You have always liked tea. This is the West Lake Longjing I just got..."

Chen Taijun smiled, like an old man with a kind face. While she was talking, a maid behind her respectfully walked up to the table and poured a cup of tea and handed it to Chen Bijun. However, Chen Bijun did not drink it, but just took a look, then looked at Old Lady Shen. Looking at Chen Bijun's appearance, Old Lady Shen's originally smiling face slowly sinks, his smile disappears, and his eyes are slightly deeper.

Seeing Old Lady Shen’s appearance, she didn’t seem very happy, but Chen Bijun still looked cold and cold. After a long time, when she looked at Old Lady Shen, Chen Bijun spoke-

"Has grandma agreed to the marriage with the Li family?" Looking at Old Lady Shen, Chen Bijun sighed quietly in her heart.

"What, don't you like? What's wrong with Li Shentong? He is a talented person and has even broken through to the realm of martial arts and magical power at a young age. He is a hero in the world and is even more famous in the world. He is a good match with my Shen family."

"I know that Li Shentong is a great master, but has grandma ever thought about the current situation?"

Hearing the words of Mrs. Shen, Chen Bijun felt helpless. She knew that Mrs. Chen had always loved Li Shentong and the strength of the Li family. She hoped that the two families would unite and join forces at that time. But only she knew that the Li family had great plans for their Shen family, especially at this critical moment, it would be absolutely unwise to marry the Li family.

"The new land policy of the imperial court is being implemented, but the Li family is thinking about uniting the aristocratic families in the world to fight against the imperial court. Can't grandma see the danger? The Li family is playing with fire. If it is not good, it will fall into the abyss. Do you think our Shen family will take risks too? Now the Li family wants to marry us, but it is just a fancy to the power of our Shen family."

"I know my grandma has always liked the Li family, and Li Shentong is indeed a man of the world. But in this extraordinary period, I still hope that my grandma will put my Shen family first."

Chen Bijun spoke earnestly, hoping to persuade Mrs. Shen. Although the Shen family is now mainly based on her in name, many times, Mrs. Shen is the decision-maker, not how strong Mrs. Shen is. In terms of strength, Mrs. Shen is just a martial artist. As long as Chen Bijun is willing, she can naturally control the Shen family. However, she was led by Mrs. Shen since she was a child and is her only relative now. Chen Bijun has always respected Mrs. Shen very much. As long as Mrs. Shen, she will not violate it. It is not that she has no ability to violate it, but she doesn't want to disobey Mrs. Shen's wishes. Therefore, she has always persuaded Mrs. Shen for different opinions, but never violated it.

After saying that, Chen Bijun looked at Old Lady Shen, hoping to persuade her, but she was destined to disappoint her. After seeing her words, Old Lady Shen's face darkened.

"Hmph...dong..." Old Lady Shen snorted, her face sank, and her crutches were stuck on the ground: "If you don't want to marry, then don't marry. When I turn around, I will ask someone to reject the Li family and give the betrothal gift back. Anyway, you don't like it, and don't care about my old lady's feelings. Let outsiders say that my old lady goes back on her word. If there is no credit, there is no credit. You only care about yourself anyway."

After saying that, Old Mrs. Shen looked at the side with anger, not looking at Taijun Chen.

"Taijun, don't be angry, Miss, just say it." An old housekeeper behind Mrs. Shen quickly stood up and said safety. Old Mrs. Shen said a few words, and then persuaded Chen Bijun: "Miss, why are you doing this? Mrs. Li is among the dragons and phoenixes, and Mrs. Li Shentong is together. This is a combination of heaven. As for the court issues that the lady is worried about, as long as my Central Plains family unites, with the influence of all the Central Plains families, even the court will be afraid."

"The so-called law does not punish the masses, and since ancient times, the Central Plains family has been going through this way, has it been like this since ancient times? Why should I worry about it too much? Although the court is powerful now, the court dare not underestimate the influence of the Central Plains family united."

The old housekeeper's bitter advice was that he was in the same heart as Mrs. Shen.

Chen Bijun didn't say anything for a while. Looking at Chen Taijun, he felt a tingling pain in his heart. She actually wanted to say that today is different from the past. The current Jin State is no longer the dynasties of the past. At this time, it is best not to take the risk to challenge the majesty of the court. Moreover, the Li family is not as good as they thought, but when they say something, he can't say anything. She is a soft-hearted person, especially when she is old Mrs. Shen, she can't even bear to disobey her.

"Hmph, let's go! Since some people are just thinking about themselves, at worst, I, an old lady, don't want to have a face, and there are not many days to live anyway."

Seeing that Chen Bijun was not speaking for a long time, Old Mrs. Shen said deliberately, getting up and trying to leave.

"Grandma, wait a moment." Finally, Chen Bijun spoke, with a hint of helplessness and sorrow flashing in his eyes: "Bijun was raised by grandma, how could he bear to make grandma unhappy? Since grandma has agreed to this marriage, then agree. Bijun is willing to marry him."

"You are serious? If you don't want to marry, grandma won't force you?" Old Mrs. Shen turned her head and looked at Chen Bijun and asked intentionally, but a hint of joy flashed in her eyes.

"Of course it's true, how could Bijun bear to go against grandma's intentions?"

Chen Bijun spoke and smiled, but it was a bit far-fetched.

"Okay! OK! OK! This is my granddaughter..." Old Mrs. Shen's face turned from yin to sunny, and she quickly stepped up and pulled Chen Bijun's hand and said, "Bijun, it's not that grandma forced you, grandma is really doing good for you. You are the flesh of grandma's heart, how could grandma harm you? The Li family's Li Shenzhi is not about appearance and talent. At a young age, she has reached the realm of martial arts and magical powers. If you marry him, you are a pair made of heaven and earth."

"Well, I get it, thank you grandma,"
Chapter completed!