Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Upon hearing this, Chu Lingshan's expression changed immediately, and she could not hide the fear and unease in her eyes.

She whispered, "Mother, in my heart... in my heart there is only my mother."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Doesn't your mother know what you're thinking? Over the years, you've been taking my things and giving them to your third aunt. All the good food and drinks have been given to your third aunt."

Li sneered, but she quickly composed herself and maintained a subservient attitude towards Chu Yueli.

"However, my third sister is truly pitiful. Since my third uncle passed away, she has been all alone all these years. Although my daughter's heart is with someone else, I feel a little bitter, but when I think of my third sister's suffering, which is many times heavier than mine, I feel at peace."

She pulled Chu Lingshan over.

But for some reason, when she grabbed Chu Lingshan's arm, Chu Lingshan frowned, looking pained, yet dared not utter a sound.

Li pulled Chu Lingshan in front of Chu Yueli and said with a smile, "However, this girl is already sixteen years old and has reached the age for marriage. Third Sister said before that she would find her a good marriage."

"Mother, I don't want to get married. I want to stay by your side and serve you forever!" Upon hearing this, Chu Lingshan panicked and almost burst into tears.

Chu Yueli looked at her, her brows furrowed, as if she were deep in thought.

She asked calmly, "Has your aunt already found a husband for Lingshan?"

"I've found it!" Madam Li replied immediately, unable to hide the joy in her eyes, but she tried to conceal it, adding, "I...I've found it, but...it's still one step short."

"Which step are we missing?" Chu Yueli asked.

Madam Li seemed quite pleased with her persistent questioning. She feigned hesitation and difficulty, but quickly replied, "Yes... the Marquis of the Li family is my cousin from my maternal family."

"What? It's Li Fu!"

This Li Fu is not Chu Lingshan's cousin, but rather her cousin from the Li family.

But in reality, he wasn't related to the Li family much; they were only connected by a tiny bit of a relationship.

Li Fu was the true head of the Li family; the only connection he had with the Li clan was their ancestors.

Li's great-grandfather and Li Fu's great-grandfather were brothers, and their fathers could be considered cousins ​​as well.

However, by the time of Li's generation, they had basically no relation to Li Fu and could not be considered cousins ​​at all.

But Li Fu was a marquis, and in order to establish a connection, Li Shi kept calling him her cousin. In fact, it was uncertain whether Li Fu actually knew Li Shi.

However, at this point, the discussion of marriage implies that they already know each other.

Can……

“Li Fu is old enough to be Ling Shan’s grandfather!” Chu Yueli snorted. “Besides, he already has a wife…”

“She was seriously ill last month and passed away,” Li said immediately.

“However…” Madam Li hesitated again, and after a moment, she said, “Although he also likes our Lingshan, but… he even mentioned Lingshan’s background…”

Li hesitated for a moment before saying, "He means that he wants Lingshan to be... to be a concubine."

“Mother…” Chu Lingshan bit her lip, wanting to speak, but not daring to.

Li glared at her, and Chu Lingshan indeed dared not make another sound.

Then Li looked at Chu Yueli and smiled, "If A-Li is willing to speak to the Li family about this, our Lingshan can at least become a second wife after marrying into the family."