Shang Yang’s words caused the dining room, which had been lively a second before, to fall into a visibly awkward silence. Everyone except Li Li wore an expression of shock and bewilderment.
Li Li took the opportunity to sit down, enjoying the colorful palette of emotions on their faces with composed detachment. Madam Li’s smile was the most awkward of all; she opened her mouth, attempting to find a dish on the table that wasn’t spicy. But looking around, there was virtually nothing. Patriarch Li also fell silent.
Seeing his mother’s awkwardness, Li Siyou spoke up with dissatisfaction: "She’s the only one who’s so picky."
Chapter 53