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Chapter 247: Diverting trouble to the east

"I made these dishes because Mr. Song told me that you like them. Otherwise, do you think these crabs are so easy to get now? These are all I have left at home." Li Mingxia reached out and took another crab, saying slowly.

Xue Li suddenly realized that this was indeed what Song Li said, but it seemed a little different from what he had guessed.

"Miss Li, what you mean is that Young Master Song asked you to cook these dishes for me?" Xue Li was talking to Li Mingxia, but the person he was looking at was Song Li.

Li Mingxia nodded and said without hesitation: "Yes, that's right, otherwise how would I know what Master Xue likes to eat?"

Xue Li smiled and said nothing more. Song Li glanced at Li Mingxia who looked very natural, and didn't say anything either.

This meal was just as Li Mingxia had planned from the beginning. No one in the Li family's old house dared to eat the main dishes from beginning to end. Xue Li couldn't eat them because he was allergic to seafood. Song Li didn't seem to be affected by Li Mingxia's words. He and Li Zhengde ate a lot. As for the chicken soup and steamed fish with rice flour, almost no one touched their chopsticks.

"Young Master Xue and Young Master Song are such great talents. They will surely pass the imperial examination next spring. By then, I would like to ask Young Master Xue and Young Master Song to take care of our two grandsons." Old Master Li raised his glass and said with a smile.

Xue Li and Song Li were very comfortable dealing with such occasional words, firstly because of Mr. Li's seniority, and secondly because they definitely wanted to leave a good impression with Li Mingxia here, so no matter what Mr. Li said during the meal, his words didn't fall on the ground. However, Li Dalang didn't have such good luck as Mr. Li.

"Of course! Dad, is there any need to say this? Can't you see that these two young masters are now controlled by our family... Hey, please go ahead!" There was a hint of frivolity and complacency in Li Dalang's voice, and he looked them up and down with a look that said, we are all men and you all understand what I want to say.

He seemed to have forgotten that Li Mingxia's family had already separated, and also forgot that this matter had not been discussed openly.

Xue Li and Song Li didn't want to be the first to offend Li Mingxia at this time, so they didn't respond to Li Dalang's words. Old man Li cursed Li Dalang in his heart for not knowing the directions after drinking two cups of horse urine, but with so many people around, they couldn't just ask Li Dalang to get out, so Old man Li was also full of lawsuits and displeasure.

But Li Mingxia, who had been very well behaved the whole night, suddenly started to act up at this time.

"Hmm? What does uncle mean by that? Why is it so unclear? Why is everyone silent? Am I the only one who didn't understand?"

No way, am I the only one who doesn't understand what you mean? Can you explain it to me?

Li Mingxia's eyes looked watery and seemed to have no aggression at all, making it impossible for people to doubt whether the girl in front of them had any malicious intentions.

"Mingxia girl, your uncle is drunk. You, a girl, can't listen to those dirty words. If people find out and make fun of your uncle, it won't matter, but your reputation and that of your two sisters will be ruined. Don't mention it anymore." Old Master Li gritted his teeth and tried hard to be considerate of Li Dalang. He tried not to say it so openly, so as to save the face of his eldest son.

Li Mingxia nodded first, indicating that he understood, and then casually said, "My reputation and that of my two sisters is a small matter in the Li family, but the reputation of Brother Zhengxue is a big deal, right?"

"Mr. Xue, Mr. Song, I remember that if a scholar's reputation is damaged, you cannot take part in the imperial examination, right?" Li Mingxia turned around and asked Song Li and Xue Li with a puzzled look on his face.

Xue Li put down the chopsticks in his hand, nodded, and said, "Miss Li is right. The imperial examination is a test set up by the emperor to recruit talented people from all over the world. If a person's reputation is tarnished, he is not worthy of entering the Golden Palace, let alone the examination room."

Li Zhengxue's face looked a little ugly. He just lowered his head and ate the food in front of him. He was particularly quiet during this meal, which made people a little uncomfortable.

If it was other things, maybe Mr. Li would not care about it, but since it involved his precious grandson who he placed all his hopes on, Mr. Li had no way of keeping calm.

"If you can't speak, just shut up! If I hear you talking nonsense again, get out of the Li family!" Old Master Li was furious.

This time, Li Dalang was completely honest. He lowered his head and said nothing more.

After saying those words, Li Mingxia continued to peel shrimps with her head down. However, she did not eat the shrimp meat she peeled, but placed it in a clean small bowl beside her.

Although she could sit at the table to eat, her two younger sisters were not allowed, and they might even be hungry now.

By the time the meal was over, except for a few side dishes that had been cleared out, the rest of the dishes on the table were mostly superficial.

Xue Li said goodbye and left first. This time his attitude towards Li Mingxia was completely different. If there was still tentativeness and a bit of frivolity before, now it was full of respect and admiration.

"I came too hastily today and am sorry for disturbing you a little. This kind of thing will definitely not happen again in the future. I will visit my aunt at Miss Li's house another day." Xue Li looked at Li Mingxia and said seriously.

Obviously, at this moment he could not accept any excuses Li Mingxia made, he wanted a definite answer.

Li Mingxia nodded and said, "You can discuss these matters among yourselves. If there is any result, Zhengde will tell me when he comes back.

Xue Li glanced at Li Zhengde standing beside him and smiled, "Yes, I will go find Brother Zhengde tomorrow."

After Xue Li left, Song Li also stood up to leave after a while. Li Mingxia still had no intention of seeing him off. While he and Li Zhengpin were cleaning up the food on the table, he casually said, "Be careful on the road." He was not even as enthusiastic as he was when facing Xue Li just now.

Song Li was a little unwilling, "Miss Mingxia, my mother asked me to bring you something, but I left it on the carriage. If you have nothing to do now, why don't you come with me to get it?"

Li Mingxia knew that this was an excuse, and she also wanted to talk things out with Song Li, so she agreed.

"Brother, bring the chicken soup and steamed fish with rice flour directly in. Mom can eat them. Send them over now." There were only these two dishes left on the table. After instructing Li Zhengpin, Li Mingxia followed Song Li out with peace of mind.

When he reached the door, he suddenly realized that this was not a good idea, so he turned around and called Li Zhengde.