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But that was not the worst of it. The worst was that, even with such hatred seething in their hearts, the men of the Wei Family still had to face Li Chen with smiles, acting as though serving him was their greatest honor.

Again, if they had not been Former Dynasty Remnants, they might not have had to abase themselves quite so much.

In fact, Li Chen was still being restrained. Somewhere else, the women of the Wei Residence would have been doing far more than massaging his shoulders and legs.

That sight would probably have made Pan Chengwu and Wei Yu vomit blood with rage and die on the spot.

Just then, Pan Chengwu noticed Wei Mingde ordering Wei Lu to serve Li Chen tea and water, which infuriated him.

I can't beat Li Chen, so I really don't dare say anything to him. But what gives you the right to order my wife around?

You like giving orders that much, do you? Just you wait.

Before long, the table was laden with dishes, all delicacies from the mountains and seas. Even they did not necessarily eat this well on ordinary days.

The old rules still applied at the table: only after Li Chen picked up his chopsticks did they dare pick up theirs. If he paused even briefly, they dared not keep eating either. Everything depended on his expression.

Pan Chengwu had not asked his wife to invite the emperor over merely to share a meal.

Sitting at the same table also gave Pan Chengwu a chance to exchange a few words with Li Chen.

At that moment, Li Chen was chatting with Wei Manping about everyday family matters.

Seeing his opportunity, Pan Chengwu picked up the conversation. "Manping, is your mother ill today? Why hasn't she come