Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside
Chapter 238: The Old Fool Who Wastes the Family Fortune

Chapter 238: Chapter 238: The Old Fool Who Wastes the Family Fortune

Elder Li San was just putting on an act; he never actually intended to save Old Master Li.

He wished that Old Master Li and Elder Li Si would drop dead right this instant so that he would inherit everything from the Li Family without the burden of caring for these two.

"Old housekeeper... I will follow what Elder Qi Er, my cousin, says," muttered Elder Li San, his brows twisted with a pained expression, but his words were merciless.

"Ugh, ugh, ugh!" Old Master Li, hearing Elder Li San’s words, became furious and started to yell and struggle.

Elder Li San, with his back to the Qi Mansion old housekeeper, gave Old Master Li a look, signaling him to be patient.

Old Master Li’s heart leaped with joy—was Old San suggesting he play along, and once the old housekeeper left, he would be untied? Excellent, truly his good son.

Old Master Li believed he understood Elder Li San’s intention and complied immediately, ceasing his yells.

"Ugh, ugh, ugh?" Elder Li Si, confused by what he saw, called out to Old Master Li, but Old Master Li ignored him, closing his eyes in resignation.

Seeing Old Master Li ignoring him, Elder Li Si immediately turned to Elder Li San, asking to be untied.

But Elder Li San said, "Little brother, you heard what the old housekeeper said too. Just endure it a bit. In a few days, big brother will untie you."

After saying that, Elder Li San paid no further attention to Elder Li Si but instead called over two Protectors: "Take Elder Si over to the side courtyard."

"Yes, Third Master," responded the two Protectors promptly, escorting Elder Li Si to a small courtyard on the right side of the Li Mansion, then locking him up.

The courtyard was very small, with only three main rooms and quite secluded, situated at the furthest right side of the mansion grounds, next to a row of servant quarters. Elder Li San putting Elder Li Si here was clearly an intention to mistreat him.

As for Old Master Li, Elder Li San treated him with utmost care, personally supporting him and leading him to the main room of the main courtyard, saying, "Father, this is our finest courtyard. Please stay here for a few days, and after the Qi Mansion old housekeeper leaves, I will let you out."

Old Master Li was taken aback, looking at Elder Li San, "Ugh, ugh, ugh?"

Did the old housekeeper from the Qi Mansion say he was going to stay in their home?

The Qi Mansion old housekeeper didn’t say so, but it was Elder Li San who spoke: "Father, Elder Qi Er, my cousin, instructed that we let the Qi Mansion old housekeeper stay at our place for a few days. Once he gives the word, we can then summon him back to the Qi Mansion."

"That’s why, Father, please bear with it for now, don’t rush to have your son untie you. Once the Qi Mansion old housekeeper leaves, I will release you immediately, and you will be the one in charge of our family as before."

Elder Li San’s manner of speaking was warm and respectful towards Old Master Li, making Old Master Li feel much better. Yet he hated Master Qi more; this damn Elder Qi Er, not only did he drive their whole family out of the Qi Mansion, he even sent this horrible old man to spy on them, it was absolutely outrageous!

And Old Madam Qi, that wretched woman who couldn’t die soon enough, claimed she would take care of the Li Family. Was this her idea of care? She better watch out in case his mother visits her in her sleep.

Seeing that Old Master Li directed all his resentment towards the Qi Family and didn’t blame him, Elder Li San felt much relieved.

He called out to the outside, "Servants, hurry up and bring in the things my father is accustomed to using. What are you doing? The master of the house has moved in, and his belongings are still not here; is this how you serve the head of the family? Are you looking for death?"

"Coming right away." The servants outside had already been waiting for the command. Upon hearing this, they quickly brought in brocade quilts, chests, decorations, and tea, arranging Old Master Li’s familiar items in the main room, one by one.

Old Master Li felt much relieved to see these familiar luxuries and grew even more satisfied with Elder Li San.

Gurgle~ Gurgle~

After all the commotion, Old Master Li hadn’t had his dinner yet, and couldn’t help but feel his stomach rumble.

Elder Li San hurriedly said, "We’ve just moved, and there is much disorder at home. Father, please wait a moment. I have already sent a servant to the largest Huai Xian Building in the Prefecture to order a table of dishes for you. It will be ready soon."

Old Master Li was about to get angry, but upon hearing this, he was quite pleased. Huai Xian Building was the most famous restaurant in several prefectures of Jianghuai and only opened restaurants in the big prefectures of Jianghuai and Jiangnan, never branching out to smaller places like the county.

Not only were the dishes from Huai Xian Building delicious, but they also had a set limit, cooking only a hundred tables’ worth of dishes per day before closing and stopping cooking. Some people longed for it but could not get it.

Thus, being able to enjoy a meal from Huai Xian Building was an extremely prestigious matter for many. Old Master Li, who loved to save face, naturally didn’t mind waiting for a meal from Huai Xian Building.

Seeing that Old Master Li was appeased, Elder Li San left and returned to the front courtyard, speaking to the old housekeeper from Qi Mansion, "Housekeeper, my father has gone to bed, you needn’t worry; he won’t make a fuss anymore."

The old housekeeper nodded upon hearing this and said to Elder Li San, "Then I shall take my leave. Young Master, remember, do not let Old Master Li go out for these next few days. Wait until the Gu Family People have left, lest Old Master Li commits more sins and brings trouble to our Second Young Master."

Elder Li San replied, "Please convey to my cousin that I will take good care of my father and prevent him from making more mistakes."

With caution, he added another question, "Housekeeper, when will my cousin agree to see me alone?"

He treated Old Master Li and Elder Li Si this way, not only hoping to take over the Li Family but also to use this opportunity to curry favor with Elder Qi Er.

The old housekeeper from Qi Mansion looked at Elder Li San and said, "What’s the rush, Young Master? Now that you are the only useful one left in the Li Family, why worry about Second Young Master not meeting you? Just wait."

"Housekeeper is right, I’ve been too anxious," Elder Li San said as he escorted the housekeeper and the Protectors from Qi Mansion out of the mansion, not turning back until they were out of sight. Then, he returned inside the mansion.

As soon as Elder Li San was back inside the mansion, his demeanor changed completely. He summoned all the servants and Protectors to the front courtyard and reprimanded them, "You all know the troubles with Old Master and Elder Si. I won’t elaborate on that. The important thing now is, Qi Mansion only recognizes one Li Family Person—that’s me. You all understand what that means."

The Li Family’s servants understood; they were being informed that Old Master Li and Elder Li Si made mistakes and were abandoned by Qi Mansion. Now Qi Mansion recognized only one Li Family Person—him, Elder Li San. He was no longer an underutilized bastard of the Li Family but rather the head of the family, and they had to follow his command.

"The servants understand," replied the Li Family People.

After giving the Li Family People a stern lecture and satisfying his desire to act like the Old Master, Elder Li San dismissed them and returned to his own courtyard.

His section of the mansion was now situated on the left side, with his courtyard being the largest aside from the main courtyard.

Elder Li San’s wife, children, and including his sister were all waiting for him.

"Elder San is back; you must be tired, please come and have your meal," his wife, Mrs. Qu, said with a beaming smile, pointing to a table of dishes in the outer room, "The feast from Huai Xian Building has arrived, and it’s all the dishes that you like."

Elder Li San was not so kind-hearted. Indeed, he had a table of dishes ordered from Huai Xian Building, but it was for his own room, not for Old Master Li.

As for Old Master Li, well, it would suffice to casually order a few dishes for him from any food shop outside.

Such a wasteful old thing, why bother giving him good food to eat?

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