novelzi Chapter 175
Chapter 175
Knowing that many people nowadays can't read, Li Xia also arranged for these key points to be illustrated with small pictures. Even those who couldn't read would understand the meaning from the images.
At first, when Li Xia said she wanted to make these, the bookstore owner thought they wouldn't sell and would be a waste of money. He tried to dissuade Li Xia from doing it, but unexpectedly, after they were produced, they became the bookstore's best-selling items. Many people came to buy them, not just men but also many women.
As it was somewhat inconvenient for female customers to come and buy, Li Xia bought a separate shop that only served female customers and sold these items. Later, Li Xia also started selling the intimate products developed by Zhou Heng and Xiao Changyou there.
This was one of the reasons why Mrs. Lu's people didn't discover that the shop was owned by Li Xia when they went to buy. If they had known, Li Xia's business would surely have been shut down.
Mrs. Lu, worried that Li Xin wouldn't understand, explained everything in detail. Li Xin listened with a blushing face. After hearing all this, Li Xin had trouble sleeping that night. When she got up in the morning, she had dark circles under her eyes.
Mrs. Lu brought people to dress up Li Xin. Seeing Li Xin's dark circles, she quickly asked Liu Mian to boil eggs to make a hot compress for Li Xin's eyes. Today, she wanted Li Xin to be the most beautiful bride.
Li Xia also came early to keep Li Xin company. Li Xin was instructed not to move and just sit there, letting people fuss over her.
As the time for the groom's arrival drew nearer, Li Xin became increasingly nervous. Fortunately, Li Xia stayed by her side, talking to her and easing her tension. This continued until Qiu Chan ran in saying, "The groom has arrived!"
"Quick, bring the red veil!" Li Xia turned to look for the red veil, and someone nearby handed it over to cover Li Xin. Li Xin's vision was obscured, and she could only see her own hands.
A package of jerky was placed in her hand. "Sister, keep this jerky safe. You don't know when you'll be able to eat today. If you get hungry, eat a piece to tide you over."
Li Xin gripped the jerky tightly and softly murmured an acknowledgment. As the sounds of excitement came from outside, Li Xin quickly tucked the jerky into a hidden pocket in her sleeve.
Cao Fugui pushed open the door and entered the room. "My lady, I've come to escort you."
Li Xin took the red silk ribbon from Cao Fugui's hand. Li Yu supported Li Xin as she stood up and followed Cao Fugui's lead to the main courtyard. Li Ming and Mrs. Lu were seated in the place of honor, watching the couple.
Cao Fugui and Li Xin knelt down. "Father, Mother, your daughter is leaving," Li Xin said, her voice breaking with emotion on the last word.
Mrs. Lu couldn't hold back her tears. Li Ming's eyes also reddened.
Aunt Wang tried to force her way out. Qiu Chan held a stick, saying, "Aunt Wang, the Young Miss said that without her order, no one is allowed to leave." Her tone implied that if Aunt Wang dared to leave, she wouldn't hesitate to use force.
Aunt Wang stomped her foot in anger, glaring hatefully at Qiu Chan. "You just wait. I'll report this to the Master and have you, you lowly maid, punished."
Qiu Chan ignored her, taking a large iron chain brought by a servant woman and securely locking the main gate. The Young Miss had instructed that no one was to enter or leave Bingqing Courtyard, and Qiu Chan wouldn't let anyone in, even if the Master himself came.
Li Yao, approaching from a distance, saw this scene and was startled. He quickened his pace and came forward. "Sister Qiu Chan, what's going on?"
"The Young Miss ordered that no one is to enter or leave Bingqing Courtyard," Qiu Chan replied, holding her stick.
"Yao'er, quick, go find the Master. Li Xia is staging a rebellion!" Seeing Li Yao, Aunt Wang called out as if she had found her lifeline.
Li Yao knew without thinking that Li Shan must have done something for Li Xia to take such action. He tried to calm Aunt Wang, "Aunt, don't worry. I'll go find Father."
Li Yao turned and left, but he didn't go to find Li Ming. Instead, he went to find Li Xia. Others might not know how formidable Li Xia was, but Li Yao, with his memories from his past life, knew all too well. Li Yao always kept one saying in mind: provoke anyone but Li Xia.
After searching around, he saw Li Xia and ran over, but then didn't know what to say.
For Li Xin's wedding, Li Chou, Li Guang, and Li Yao were supposed to be preparing for their exams back in their hometown. Li Ming and Mrs. Lu had originally agreed that the three brothers shouldn't rush back, to avoid disrupting their studies. However, the three had secretly returned, insisting on seeing Li Xin off on her wedding day.
Auntie An and Aunt Wang were quite displeased about this, privately criticizing it several times. However, Li Ming and Mrs. Lu were very satisfied with the performance of the three. Li Xia was also quite pleased with Li Yao and was willing to show him some favor.
"Don't worry, Li Shan is fine. Just let her rest for a while and avoid causing trouble."
"Sister, can you release her?" Li Yao asked quietly.
"If we let her out, the entire Li family might lose their lives. Are you sure you want to release her?" Li Xia asked casually.
Li Yao didn't want to believe it was that serious, but he knew Li Xia had no reason to lie to him.
"It hasn't happened yet, and she is my sister after all..." Li Yao trailed off under Li Xia's calm gaze.LaaTest novels on (