The Name of Eternity.

Chapter 83 Princess
When the servant at the gate saw Li Hao, he hurriedly saluted, knowing that this young master was deeply loved by the eldest lady.

At this time, the bright moon had just appeared and the starlight was mottled.

The lanterns in the courtyard were just beginning to be lit. In the main hall of the main house, warm light shone through the window screens, and laughter could be heard from inside. It seemed that everyone was having a happy gathering.

Zhao Bo and Qing Zhi followed Li Hao to the outside of the main hall, stopped in front of the steps, stood with their hands hanging down, and waited here for the dinner to be over. They would only be called in if there were any instructions.

The Li family has strict rules, and the servants dare not easily overstep the line.

in the hall.

As soon as Li Hao walked in, he saw the eye-catching figure of a strange girl.

She looks to be about sixteen years old, just the age when a bud is about to bloom.

But the girl is already about 1.7 meters tall, with a slender and graceful figure, eyes as clear as a frosty lake, and a calmness that her peers do not have.

Faintly, Li Hao could still see some of the pebble-like cheek curves of her childhood, but now that the girl had grown up, the contours of her cheeks had become more delicate and beautiful, like a flower about to bloom.

She was wearing an oyster white dress, which was pure and elegant. The folds of the skirt gauze were sparkling, as if there were crystal chips sewn in. Although the overall style was casual, it was extremely valuable at first glance. Coupled with the girl's clear temperament, she was like a fairy walking out of the mist.

Obviously, this person is Li Wushuang.

In addition, Li Hao also saw that next to this cousin whom he had not seen for many years were sitting brother and sister Li Yun and Li Zhining.

But at this moment, they all lowered their heads and looked submissive, with their hands placed neatly on their legs. The brother and sister had silly smiles on their faces, and amid the adults' praise and laughter, their eyes would occasionally look at the eldest sister beside them.

That figure, as bright as a pearl, made their eyes sparkle with hope and light, as well as envy and joy.

This look reminded Li Hao of the time five years ago when they first came to Shanheyuan and she looked exactly the same as him, with her hands on her chin and listening to stories in front of him.

"As expected of Shuang'er, she has reached the Divine Wandering Realm at such a young age. At the age of fifteen, she is already among the top geniuses with such aptitude. She has great hope of entering the Three Immortals in her lifetime."

At the end of the seats for ladies, Ninth Madam Jiang Xianer, with her hair tied up in a bun, spoke softly.

She is Li Jiajiulang, Li Junye's fiancée, and also a princess of the royal family.

When Li Hao saw Jiu Niang, he couldn't help but reveal a bit of awe and respect in his eyes.

Jiu Niang is the youngest among all the ladies, and she is only 32 years old this year. I heard from Second Master that when Jiu Niang was a child, she came to live in the Li family for a period of time for some reason, and it was at that time that she met Uncle Jiu.

The two of them were childhood sweethearts, but they separated after growing up. However, when Uncle Jiu was wandering around and gaining experience in the world, he met Jiu Niang again. They fell in love with each other and decided to spend the rest of their lives together.

Uncle Jiu was extremely talented and was also the true dragon of the Li family of the previous generation. Therefore, Emperor Yu did not block this marriage and promised the two of them a marriage.

It's a pity that the marriage was already decided, but Uncle Jiu wanted to make some achievements before the wedding and then marry Jiu Niang in a grand ceremony. However, he joined the army for only two years and died in the battlefield, causing the marriage to come to an abrupt end when the wedding date was approaching, which is really regrettable.

Originally, since Uncle Jiu had died, the marriage was naturally called off.

You can't let a royal princess remain a widow, right?

But this Jiu Niang was deeply in love and said that she would only marry Jiulang of the Li family for the rest of her life.

So, after she had a big fight with the emperor who held the world in his hands in the palace, she finally came to Qingzhou, holding Uncle Jiu's clothes and armor, completed the marriage that the man failed to fulfill, and became the Ninth Lady of the Li family.

This beautiful story is also known to everyone in Qingzhou.

In the mansion, all the ladies are quite respectful to Ninth Lady Jiang Xian'er. Even the Second Master and the Fifth Master are full of love when they mention this royal princess. It has nothing to do with status, it's just friendship.

When Li Hao first heard the second master tell this story, he was also deeply moved.

The transportation in this era is very slow, and a lifetime is only enough to love one person.

A lifetime is only enough to remember one person.

It’s not like his era, when people could change their minds eighty times in one night just by sliding their hands upwards.

"You're too polite, Ninth Lady." Li Wushuang said to Jiang Xian'er with a smile.

She was indifferent to other people, but she had great respect for Uncle Jiu's lover in her heart.

"Hao'er is here."

At this time, He Jianlan, who was sitting in the middle of the lobby, saw Li Hao. Her originally smiling face showed even more smiles, and she waved:

"Come on, come and sit down."

At this time, other people also noticed Li Hao. Jiang Xian'er looked back and smiled at Li Hao in a very kind manner.

Li Hao also smiled back. He had come into contact with the ladies of various courtyards over the years, but only the eldest lady and the ninth lady were the ones who made him feel most at ease and comfortable.

Walking to the table, Li Hao saw two plates of delicacies that he had asked Yuanzhao to buy. He smiled and handed the gift box to his cousin:

"I heard that Sister Wushuang is back, so I specially prepared some small gifts. I hope my cousin likes them."

Li Wushuang's eyes swept across the gift box, and he reached out to take it, his face calm: "Thank you."

As he said this, he was about to pass the gift box to the gift table at the back.

Liu Yuerong, who was sitting next to He Jianlan, had sharp eyes and said with a smile: "Shuang'er, why don't you take a look at what Hao'er gave you? Hao'er hasn't given anything to anyone except food in these years."

He Jianlan said calmly: "We don't lack anything. The delicacies Hao'er sent were all made by him personally. This is the most precious thing."

"That's true." Liu Yuerong nodded with a smile.

Jiang Xian'er turned to look at Li Hao and said with a smile: "Hao'er, come and sit down. It's been a while since I last had the cakes you made."

"If Jiuniang likes it, I will make it for you tomorrow." Li Hao took a seat and said with a smile.

While the two were talking, Li Wushuang frowned slightly. He had no interest at first, but since Er Niang asked him to do so, if he didn't open it and take a look, it would seem that he didn't care enough.

She casually opened the gift box and saw a porcelain bottle and a dragon horn comb inside.

Sure enough, these are vulgar things. Li Wushuang shook his head secretly, and was even less interested in them, so he was about to close them.

Liu Yuerong chuckled and said, "Hao'er is really thoughtful. This dragon horn comb is finely crafted and it took a lot of thought. I wonder what's in the porcelain bottle?"

"God-casting Pill."

Li Hao also smiled at her and said. Li Wushuang raised his eyebrows slightly, closed the gift box, turned around and put it on the gift table next to him, and said calmly: "Do you think I need this kind of medicine?"

Although the voice was soft, it made the atmosphere suddenly become much colder.

This sentence is difficult to accept.

Need? Doesn't that mean she has poor aptitude and needs to rely on pills?

No need? Then why did you send it?

Li Hao was stunned for a moment, then felt helpless.

Sure enough, giving gifts is a very troublesome thing.

"Shuang'er."

Fifth Madam Gao Qingqing saw that her child's tone was not right. Since this was a family dinner to celebrate for her, she naturally did not want anything unpleasant to happen, so she smiled and said,
"Hao'er is also thoughtful. You haven't seen each other for many years, and he doesn't know what you like. I think this dragon horn comb is very good. As for the elixir, you can keep it if you don't need it."

Li Yun, who had been well-behaved and well-behaved before, suddenly became a little arrogant when he saw Li Hao appear. He seemed to feel a little ashamed to show such a well-behaved attitude in front of Li Hao.

Seeing that Li Hao seemed to be in an awkward situation, he immediately leaned back tactically, imitating Li Hao's usual indifferent expression and hummed:

"Li Hao, do you know that my sister is a ninth-class combat body, a top-notch genius! She doesn't need the assistance of elixirs at all. Taking elixirs will harm her instead. Are you looking down on my sister?"

After saying that, he looked at Li Hao proudly. Now that he had his elder sister's support, he was no longer afraid of Li Hao.

Where did this stupid son of a landlord come from... Li Hao looked at him speechlessly. This dinner is held for your sister. If I lose face now, it will be your sister who will be embarrassed, not me, you stupid boy.

Sure enough, after hearing what Li Yun said, Gao Qingqing's face suddenly changed slightly, and she hurriedly grabbed Li Yun's back. They are all family, and her sister-in-law is here. She can't embarrass others in public.

Li Yun felt a pain when he was pinched. He looked up and saw a hint of anger in his mother's eyes. The mother and son knew each other well, and he immediately knew that he seemed to have done something wrong.

But, what did I do wrong?
Am I not telling the truth?

While Li Yun was stunned, Li Hao just smiled slightly. He naturally did not get angry and stood up. Of course, he would not be nervous to explain anything.

"My cousin doesn't need this kind of medicine, but it looks like my cousin might need it. Can you leave it for him?"

Li Hao said with a half-smile: "As for the comb, doesn't my cousin like it either? Then I'll give it to Sister Zhining."

Li Wushuang's face darkened slightly. How could she not hear the sarcasm in Li Hao's words? Did he think her brother was no good?

"What do you mean?"

She said directly that she didn't like beating around the bush and she didn't care about face issues.

"Cousin, didn't you hear clearly?"

Li Hao pretended to be surprised and thought to himself why these brother and sister both seemed a little stupid?
Li Wushuang narrowed his eyes slightly and was about to explode, but Gao Qingqing interrupted him with a cough and said:
"Shuang'er, Hao'er is still young and doesn't know your situation. I gave you the God-Forging Pill with good intentions. Why are you so upset with your cousin?"

Jiang Xian'er, who was sitting next to Li Hao, smiled and said, "Shuang'er, if you don't like it, I'll make it up to Hao'er later."

"Yes, Shuang'er, Hao'er is also sincere about it." Liu Yuerong hurriedly comforted.

Li Wushuang stared at Li Hao and said nothing more. He just casually put the gift box away and placed it on the gift rack behind him.

At this time, footsteps were heard outside, and then Li Yuanzhao's voice was heard: "Brother Hao."

Li Hao turned around and saw Si Niang and Yuan Zhao also arrived.

Hearing Li Yuanzhao's call, Xiao Yujing's mood, which had just calmed down, became angry again. You little brat, who did you call first when you came in? If someone didn't know, they would think you were here to celebrate for Li Hao!
She was angry, but there were many people in the main hall, and she couldn't scold her son in public, so she walked up quickly and said with a smile:
"My dear sisters and brothers, I am late. Is this Shuang'er? Oh, I haven't seen her for several years. In the blink of an eye, she has grown so tall and beautiful. Qingqing, you really gave birth to a good daughter."

Just a few words livened up the atmosphere and diverted everyone's attention, covering up Li Yuanzhao's rudeness.

Li Hao sat at the table with a smile on his face. These ladies are all very difficult to deal with.

Li Yuanzhao greeted Li Hao, and the two brothers exchanged glances. Li Yuanzhao realized that the previous incident did not cause any misunderstandings. He then felt relieved and handed the gift to Li Wushuang with a smile.

"What is this?" Liu Yuerong asked with great interest.

"Cousin, just open it and you'll know." Li Yuanzhao didn't know what his mother had put in it, but he was not stupid, so he said with a smile.

Li Wushuang frowned, feeling a little helpless, but still opened it and took a look. It turned out to be a sharp dagger.

"It's actually the famous dagger 'Hanxiang'!"

Gao Qingqing recognized it immediately, but looked at Xiao Yujing in surprise: "Fourth sister-in-law, this is a famous magic weapon. I heard that it can pierce the body of the three immortal demon kings."

Xiao Yujing smiled and said, "This is Yuanzhao's intention. As long as Shuang'er likes it, it's fine."

Gao Qingqing came back to her senses and said to her daughter, "Why don't you thank your cousin?"

A hint of light also appeared in Li Wushuang's eyes. She was quite fond of this dagger. Although she used a sword, she still had another hand.

If you carry it with you, in close combat, when a sword cannot be used, a dagger is as convenient as a short sword.

"Thank you, cousin."

She looked gentle and thanked him softly.

Li Yuanzhao waved his hand and smiled, then sat next to Li Hao.

Not long after, the remaining third and eighth wives also arrived one after another, and soon everyone was present.

He Jianlan knew that Li Wushuang had just returned to the mansion and did not like crowds of people, so she did not invite the concubines from various courtyards to come. Therefore, those present were all direct descendants. Although the number of people was not large, it was more to Li Wushuang's liking.

In addition to the ladies, Li Wushuang's father, Li Xuanli, also returned from the Zen meditation mountain deep in the mansion.

He looked to be in his forties and had a refined temperament. He had been seriously injured on the battlefield many years ago, but fortunately, compared to his other brothers, he managed to escape unscathed.

It is quite difficult to escape from the monster's mouth with serious injuries, because the men of the Li family are usually hunted by the big monsters on the battlefield. Once they are injured, they will be attacked crazily by the monsters.

After all, the Li family has been guarding the border for many years, slaying countless monsters, and accumulating countless grudges.

To the demon clan, the four great generals' palaces except the Wang family are their mortal enemies. They wish they could eat their flesh, drink their blood, and sleep on their skin!

(End of this chapter)