Battalion Commander Du was taken aback, mistakenly thinking that they were comrades-in-arms called by Gu Peichuan and Fu Jingchen.

Madam Du maintained her arrogant attitude, "You don't think that just because you've called a few people to help, my Du family will be afraid, do you? All of you, look over here. My husband is Battalion Commander Du."

Du Lixue rolled her eyes, thinking to herself that it wouldn't matter who Gu Wanwan called for.

The Du family is determined to have Fu Jingchen as their future husband.

She wanted to see what extraordinary abilities Gu Wanwan possessed to snatch a man from her.

Seeing that the Du family was completely at ease, the Pei family naturally paid even less attention to the soldiers.

Regardless of whether Fu Jingchen acknowledges the Pei family or not, if the Pei family is willing to acknowledge him, then Fu Jingchen is a member of the Pei family and should sacrifice everything for the Pei family and obey the arranged marriage.

Pei Danfeng looked sorrowful and helpless, watching helplessly as the Pei family stepped into hell, yet she had no ability to turn the tide. "Your Highness, I apologize to you on behalf of the Pei family. I swear we will never interfere with your sister and brother-in-law's marriage. What is Du Lixue? She and Pei Guangzong have been having an affair for a long time, and they have already consummated their marriage. Such a filthy person is not worthy of coveting Fu Jingchen. I strongly condemn Du Lixue's infidelity and the Du family's abuse of power."

"Du Lixue is desperate to get married. Fine, go marry Pei Guangzong. Pei Guangzong is a perfect match for you."

Although Pei Guangzong didn't know what was wrong with Pei Danfeng, he went along with her, "That's right, my engagement with Lixue was agreed upon by both families. I don't accept unilateral annulment. She ruined my reputation, so she must take responsibility for me."

In a fit of rage, Pei Tai slapped his daughter. "You wretched girl, do you know what you're saying? Are you trying to ruin the relationship between the Pei and Du families? You're just a married-out daughter, you have no right to interfere in your natal family's affairs. Anyway, this marriage must go through!"

Pei Danfeng really wanted to knock some sense into her parents' heads. "You're the ones who aren't awake. Do you even know who Gu Peichuan is? Do you think that once the marriage is finalized, the Du family and the Pei family will support each other? You're wrong. The Du family never intended to have any entanglement with the Pei family. They're hiding as fast as they can because my in-laws' house was raided!"

"They only want to use the Pei family, to put pressure on Fu Jingchen with filial piety, and then kick the Pei family out after they're done using them. The Du family has never regarded the Pei family as in-laws. It's just wishful thinking on your part, Dad and Mom. The Du family looks down on the Pei family from the bottom of their hearts. After all, the Pei family isn't a proper branch of the lower five families. It's just because you married Mom, a woman from a branch family, that they're here!"

"You're disregarding military marriages and not getting Gu Wanwan and Fu Jingchen's consent. Even if it really happens, do you think Fu Jingchen won't retaliate? That's wishful thinking. The Gu family's heir is someone we can't afford to offend. Pull back from the brink..."

"Brother, you need to persuade Mom and Dad quickly, or it will be too late. They've already come to our door. She's Gu Wanwan, Gu Wanwan from the Gu family in Beijing!"

She didn't realize her mistake; she was just afraid—afraid that the Gu family would settle scores later, and that her family would be ruined.

Pei Zexing couldn't understand his sister's betrayal, but the name Gu Wanwan she mentioned gave him a strange sense of unease. The name sounded increasingly familiar; he was certain he had heard it somewhere before. "Mom and Dad, perhaps we should postpone this matter?"

Zhao Baiping said with exasperation, "We can't slow down. You're all dragging our feet. We only got a few soldiers, and they scared you all. You're really useless..."

Pei Tai desperately needed a marriage alliance to maintain the relationship between the two families, so he was eager to make the marriage happen. "Gu Peichuan can call a few soldiers, so why can't Battalion Commander Du do the same? What's the big fuss about? You're not naive people, don't make a fool of yourself for the Pei family!"