Warm medicine emits fragrance

When Li Chenbi arrived at the west courtyard, he happened to run into the family doctor coming out of the old lady's room.

When the doctor saw him, he bowed and said, "Second Master."

Li Chenbi's gaze fell on the medicine box in his hand, and he asked, "Is the old lady unwell?"

"Reporting to Second Master, the old lady's condition is due to pent-up emotions; she can recover by resting and recuperating." As he spoke, he looked up at Li Chenbi and said, "In the future, try to worry less and get angry less."

Li Chenbi nodded, let him leave, and then stepped into the house.

The old lady had already learned from the servants that Li Chenbi had arrived. At this moment, she raised her hand to rub her head and didn't even look at him as he entered the room.

It was the old nanny beside him who called out "Second Master".

The old lady pretended not to hear.

Li Chenbi stood in the center of the room, chuckled, and then spoke: "Since you don't want to talk to me, why did you send someone to call me?"

The old lady then looked up at him, her face displeased. "You're getting more and more heartless as you grow older. What, your mother is sick, and you can't even have someone inform you?"

Li Chenbi sat down to the left of the old lady, leaning lazily back in his chair. "The doctor said you should worry less about your illness. If you mind your own business less, you won't get sick."

Upon hearing this, the old lady jumped to her feet, pointed at him, and said, "Li Chenbi, look at what you're saying! Is that reasonable?"

"I'm your mother, how could I not worry about your affairs?"

The old lady grew angrier as she spoke, and walked up to Li Chenbi. "Are you trying to drive me crazy? You have so many noble ladies in Xingzhou City to marry, and you insist on marrying a wet nurse. If word gets out, where will I put my old face?"

Li Chenbi looked at her and said, "Wasn't it you who went to great lengths to get him into my bed? Now that there's a problem, you're trying to absolve yourself of all responsibility and blame everyone else."

"You!" The old lady's face turned ashen with anger at these words. The old nanny immediately stepped forward to support her and advised, "Madam, don't be angry, don't be angry. The Second Master was just saying that in anger, he wasn't blaming you."

"He's deliberately trying to anger me!" the old lady roared, pointing at Li Chenbi again. "I didn't want to embarrass you yesterday, but let me tell you, I will never let you marry Fan Liuer!"

Li Chenbi's nonchalant expression vanished, and his voice lowered, "What if I insist on marrying him?"

The old lady was furious. "If you insist on marrying him, then get out of this house!"

"Hehe..." Li Chenbi laughed. He stood up and stood in front of the old lady, a head taller than her.

The old lady's expression froze slightly, and she subconsciously took a step back.

Once upon a time, the child who used to climb on her lap and refuse to take his medicine had grown so tall, and the imposing presence he exuded made her feel somewhat afraid.

"Mother, if I really leave the Li residence, you should come with me. My elder brother may not be as reliable as I am." After saying that, he straightened his clothes. "It seems you are in good health. I have things to attend to, so I won't disturb your rest any longer."

He left after saying those words.

The old lady leaned against the old nanny, watching Li Chenbi's retreating figure, and became even angrier.

"He actually tried to upset me over a woman!"

The old nanny sighed, "Madam, you know the Second Master's temper. He's always been a man of his own mind, and you can't go against him."

The old lady didn't say anything; she was in a fit of anger and wouldn't listen to anything.

After a long while, he slowly exhaled, "You're right."

She naturally knew Li Chenbi's temperament, having been born from his womb. However, even if Li Chenbi disliked her decisions, he rarely contradicted her to her face.

She's just acting rashly because she's arguing with a wet nurse.

Now that she had calmed down, she realized that forcing Li Chenbi like this was useless.

We need to think of another way.

Just as she was worrying about how to make Li Chenbi realize that Fan Liuer was not good enough for him, the First Madam arrived.

The sound came from outside before the person even entered the house.

"Mother! I heard you were not feeling well, so your daughter-in-law came to see you."

As her voice rang out, a person entered the house, a worried expression on their face.

The old lady's gaze fell on her, and seeing her flamboyant attire, she felt even more annoyed.

She had never liked her eldest daughter-in-law. Although she came from a good family, she was petty and had no conscience. She didn't even love her own daughter and only wanted to fight Li Chenbi for the family property.

The current discord between the two brothers is inextricably linked to her.

"Judging from your attire, you don't look like someone who's come to visit someone in the hospital." After saying this, the old lady, supported by the old nanny, sat back down on the couch.

Upon hearing this, the First Madam's face stiffened, then she gave a dry laugh and changed the subject, "Mother, what's wrong? Did the doctor say anything?"

The old lady was in a bad mood and didn't want to see her anymore, so she raised her hand and waved to send her away.

Before she could even speak, she suddenly had an idea.

His gaze fell on the First Madam's much more luxurious attire than usual, and his eyes darkened.

She was well aware that the eldest son's family had long harbored resentment and were dissatisfied with Li Chenbi managing all of the Li family's businesses.

The old lady wasn't being biased; it was just that Li Chenxin was simply not cut out for business. If the family business had really been handed over to him, the Li family would never have achieved its current glory.

She thought that she could hand over the family business to the capable ones, and let the incapable ones stay at home and enjoy their lives. They would have everything they needed, from food and clothing to daily necessities.

But some people are never satisfied and always want to get what they can't hold onto.

The old lady had been watching Li Chenxin's behavior these past few days and had privately advised him several times to restrain himself.

On the surface, Li Chenxin listened to her and agreed to whatever she said, but privately he clearly didn't take her words to heart.

Otherwise, given Li Chenxin's personality, she wouldn't have argued with Li Chenbi at the dinner table yesterday.

Although the old lady had not been involved in family affairs for a long time, she was not senile. She knew something about Li Chenxin's defection to Prince Rong.

She was unaware of important court affairs, and she couldn't predict whether Prince Rong would ultimately be able to sit on that position.

But if Li Chenxin continues to be so high-profile, regardless of whether Prince Rong can eventually sit in that position, his fate will not be good.

Thinking of this, the old lady felt even more dissatisfied with the person in front of her.

She changed the subject abruptly, saying, "It's all because of the second son; he's giving me a headache."