Chapter 1228: Chapter 1230 What’s it to you, old lady?_1
So, relying on his physical appearance, he went up to greet them. However, unfortunately for him, Yang Xiayun and Luo Linyu had little contact with ordinary men since they were used to being around handsome ones like Yang Qingrui’s brothers, Ye Zi’an, Mu Shaoling, and Luo Linhao—weren’t each of them exceptionally good-looking?
Compared to these men, although the young Master Li’s skin was somewhat fairer and his features had a distinct character, he fell short when compared to the likes of Ye Zi’an.
In light of this, how could the two young girls even take notice of him?
He had wanted to stubbornly follow them, but was harshly blocked by Ye Yi, who looked like a fierce and malevolent spirit.
The greatest attribute of young Master Li must be his resilience in the face of setbacks—undeterred by Ye Yi’s ferocity, he followed his sister up the mountain all the same.
Upon reaching Linshan Temple and seeing fresh flowers for sale, he had a stroke of inspiration and bought two bouquets to be sent to them. How rare and valued were fresh flowers during the New Year? Young Master Li thought his idea was great, but by the time he sent them, the two ladies had already received fresh flowers.
So he changed his plan, noticing some nicely carved peach wood hairpins in the temple, quite unique. He bought several, intending to gift them, oh, and this time he went big—he calculated the exact number of people accompanying Yang Xiayun.
Without distinguishing between men and women, he gave one to each person, but he left out Commandery Princess Dongyang. The reason was that Commandery Princess Dongyang was too old. Any woman would be infuriated to hear others remark on her age, and although the princess was angry, she refrained from making a scene out of consideration for her dignity.
As for the peach wood hairpins, Yang Xiayun and the others naturally wouldn’t accept them. So, young Master Li changed tactics once again—he saw that Luo Linyu seemed to enjoy eating and, with a wave of his hand, packed up some delicious treats to send over.
These people would surely not accept them—none of them lacked the silver to buy their own.
But young Master Li was upset. He had tried over and over again to curry favor with the young ladies, to no avail.
If they were unappreciative, then they couldn’t blame him for right out inviting them home.
As for the status of Yang Xiayun and the others, he didn’t give it a second thought. In Mianyang County, who could be more significant than the Li Residence, when even the County Magistrate had to curry favor with his uncle?
Consequently, he decided to play tough. To ensure he could take them away smoothly, he specifically had his servant go back home to bring more people.
Seeing the commotion, Commandery Princess Dongyang was about to step forward and throw punches.
But what did young Master Li say? "What business is it of yours, you old hag? Step aside for this young master."
As if that wasn’t enough, he added another barb, "You nosy old woman, could it be that you’ve taken a fancy to me? Let me tell you, you’re too old for my taste. I prefer them young, fresh as budding flowers. See? Just like those two behind you—I’m going to take them home and raise them to be my child brides, to spoil and nurture."
With a few words, young Master Li had thoroughly offended Commandery Princess Dongyang and the rest. Thanks to the escorts like Ye Yi clearing the way, the three ladies managed to give him a sound beating.
But this beating didn’t quell Commandery Princess Dongyang’s rage; the nerve of that pretty boy saying she was old, he actually had the gall to call her old—she was seething.
"You all are really..." Yang Chuxia was now too drunk to be any drunker, their focus all skewed. "Are you mad because he said you’re old or because he didn’t take a fancy to you?"
"Pfft..." Commandery Princess Dongyang’s legs went weak, "Yang Chuxia, of course I’m mad because he called me old. With that dead look of his, I wouldn’t give him the time of day."