"Whether to protect the Li family or to protect the imperial concubine, the old man needs to make a decision as soon as possible."

After listening to Li Fengnian's words, Li Shunshui directly said this sentence, and Li Fengnian couldn't sit still for an instant.

"What do you mean? Your Majesty is the backbone of our Li family!"

Li Shunshui looked at the panicked Li Fengnian and said seriously and solemnly: "Old man, having a concubine in the palace is indeed beneficial to the Li family. However, there are many beauties in the emperor's harem, and the favor that the concubine can win can be

How many? This little favor can really make the Li family

The old man should understand this truth better than Shun Shui. The foundation of our clan is not the favor won by a woman, but the family tradition, the reputation, and the accumulation of several generations... The Li family

In addition to the imperial concubine and empress in the palace, there are also the third master and the eldest master above the court!"

"But my dear..."

"Old man, to be disrespectful, if the empress really did something illegal with the help of Baili Yongkang, then the Li family should stand firm. If not, they just sent him to do something or took advantage of the empress's identity.

Just follow the instructions

Fang Na made some money, so why should the empress be afraid of Baili Yongkang? Even if the emperor finds out, it won't be hurt too much. Sometimes in the eyes of superiors, it's just a bit of human greed and imperfection.

It’s more reassuring.”

Li Shunshui's meaning is very obvious. If Concubine Yao really colludes with people outside the palace to commit illegal acts, the Li family should take a clear stand. They will not say that they will kill relatives out of righteousness, but they must not be complicit. If Concubine Yao is just

After greedily taking a little silver, the Li family should not just fall into the mistake. Instead, they should let Concubine Yao know her way back as soon as possible, and Concubine Yao would not be affected too much. In short, it is not a wise move to protect Baili Yongkang.

Li Shunshui's words put Li Fengnian in a dilemma.

Although he is the head of the Li family and the elder of Concubine Yao, the other party is a noble person that he must bow to when he sees her.

But he listened to what Li Fengnian said and agreed with it in his heart. However, over the years, the Li family had devoted all their resources to Concubine Yao to help her retain her position in the harem, but it felt like it was in vain.

"If you continue to break up, you will suffer chaos. Old man, think about it." After saying this, he couldn't help them make a decision on what to do.

He knew that in the hearts of the Li family, he, the young master of the Li family, was just an outsider who was brought back by the patriarch and was given a bit of the patriarch's respect.

Li Fengnian lowered his head and thought for a while and nodded heavily, "The spring exam will be held in two days. It's getting late. You should rest early and prepare well for the spring exam."

It seemed that a decision had been made. As for what the old man's decision was, Li Shunshui didn't ask any more questions. He bowed and left without saying a word.

Watching Li Shunshui leave, Li Fengnian suddenly felt that his youth was running out.

This world is, after all, the world of young people, and they are getting old!

He stood up and strode away. The Li family really couldn't take such a big risk for the sake of the imperial concubine. This was a quagmire that would get deeper and deeper. In the end, the Li family would be doomed if they couldn't get out.

If it is broken in time at this time, although it will be injured, it will not damage the muscles and bones.

Concubine Yao is a noble concubine and has a distinguished status, but Li Fengnian is the head of the Li family. The final decision on Li family affairs is the head of the family and not the concubine.

"Uncle, have you really decided not to help me?"

Concubine Yao didn't expect that Li Fengnian would regret it, so she became confused and tried to pretend to be calm on her face.

Li Fengnian stood up and handed over his hands, "Mother, it's not that I don't want to help, it's that I can't help. The Li family has hundreds of years of foundation. As the head of the Li family, I can't let the Li family take such a big risk. There are hundreds of people in the Li family.

If something goes wrong, I can't explain it to my ancestors. Madam, as long as you haven't done anything illegal or disciplined, you can't be careless about some money transactions.

Baili Yongkang was dragged into the water. He was involved in a murder case. Madam, you might as well think about it. Except for such a big matter, he didn't ask the Baili family to find a way to help him, and no one from the Baili family accompanied him.

Come, come to see you directly, the empress, which shows that this Baili Yongkang is just like this in Baili's family. What's the use of taking such a risk to keep such a person?"

Moved by emotion and informed by reason, Li Fengnian said everything he could and should say.

If the empress does not listen, then in all likelihood, the empress has done something inappropriate, and the Li family cannot get involved.

"Uncle, my wife is the support of our Li family. Although the queen's position has been determined, the queen's natal family has no power. It is hard to say whether she can secure her position in the middle palace. Our queen is not the master of the harem.

If there is a chance, if she is allowed to explain this matter to the emperor, it will definitely affect the future of the empress!"

The other families remained silent, obviously agreeing with Li Fengnian's decision, but Concubine Yao's father was always interested in his daughter. It was precisely because of this noble concubine in the palace that their family had a superior status in the clan.

"Brother, let's talk about it. The whole thing happened because of Shao Jin. This kid is not very reliable at work. Why did you ask him to do this at that time, and ended up causing such a big mess?

...One hundred thousand taels, neither you nor I have the courage, if this time it is for

If something happens to the Li family, we can’t explain it to everyone in the Li family. Besides, there’s nothing big going on here, so there’s no need for an outsider to put the Li family in danger because of Baili Yongkang. The empress has always been sensible, and Baili Yongkang

The big thing is just some money exchanges..."

At this time, the third master of the Li family also spoke. He was also in the court. Although he was a military commander, he also had a great reputation. This time his son had to take part in the spring examination. Taking such a big risk for the sake of the big family and his family, it was not good for him.

It must match his career and his son's future, so he certainly has something to say.

As soon as he opened his mouth, several other rooms also followed suit.

When Li Jianshu saw this, he knew in his heart that they all agreed with the patriarch's intention, and could only look at Concubine Yao helplessly.

"Your Majesty, please think twice."

Li Fengnian saluted directly to Concubine Yao, and everyone else immediately followed.

Concubine Yao looked at the scene in front of her, and her heart was filled with anger, but she felt more desolate. Her daughter's family, to the Li family, was not worth their desperate efforts to help. It was so good that she would remember it.

"Well, since it is the decision of the clan leader and uncles, then I will do as you wish. I will go into the palace to meet the emperor. After all, this matter happened because of me. If the Li family is implicated in this matter,

I would like to say I'm sorry. I am a daughter of a girl. I can't lift my shoulders or lift my hands. I'm afraid I won't be able to do my best for the Li family in the future."

From now on, don't blame her, a daughter of the Li family, for not caring about human kindness.

"Empress!"

Seeing Concubine Yao fluttering his sleeves and turning away, Li Jianshu chased after her anxiously.

Concubine Yao didn't even hear a step, she didn't even go to say hello to Madam Li, she just left the house.

"Empress!"

Li Jianshu chased him all the way out of the house.

"Dad, you have also seen today that this palace and this palace are unreliable. From now on, whether I am good or bad has nothing to do with the Li family. Whether the Li family is good or bad has nothing to do with me. Dad, my second brother can go to the Ministry of Punishments this time.

It's good to just save one life. Don't ask for too much. Just tell your mother that I have too much time to take care of myself this time and ask her not to blame me for not caring about our brother-sister relationship."

"Empress, then you..." His son had to pay a loss, and his daughter's future was about to be affected. You can imagine Li Jianshu's mood at this moment.

"Don't worry, Dad, I will handle my affairs by myself, but after today, any other matters in the Li family will have nothing to do with me."
Chapter completed!