"Go and ask if Old Liu is in the palace."

Pei Minxue comforted herself, thinking that perhaps Old Liu had sent Pei Zhi back to the palace and hadn't returned?

That's also possible. Pei Zhi is understanding and felt that Lao Liu was working too hard running around all day.

Pei Minxue's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and he had a very bad feeling.

"My lord, what's wrong?"

Pei Minxue gripped his wife's hand tightly. "I feel... I might be in deep trouble."

The Pei residence was not far from the palace, and the servants who served Pei Minxue often accompanied him in and out of the palace.

After asking around briefly, he brought back the news.

Old Liu wasn't in the palace, and in fact, Pei Zhi hadn't returned since leaving the palace.

Pei Minxue slumped into his chair, repeatedly muttering, "It's all over, it's all over."

When Madam Pei saw Pei Minxue like this, she also became anxious.

Madam Pei asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"

Pei Minxue swallowed hard. What was going on? He was doomed!

"I…"

Pei Minxue reached out and slapped his own face hard.

Pei Minxue then suddenly realized what was happening.

Oh shit.

What does it matter to him whether His Majesty has any children?

What does it matter to him whether His Majesty wants to have children with other women?

It makes him look bad; he's been busy running around doing all this, but now he's not getting anything in return.

Pei Minxue was certain that he would be resented by His Majesty.

Pei Minxue slapped his face hard again. "I really lost my mind. I was so flattered by those people that I forgot who I am."

Pei Minxue didn't suddenly lose his mind.

There was no way around it; Pei Zhi had been living in the palace for four months, how could there not be a whisper of news from the outside world?

These days, wherever Pei Minxue goes, he is fawned over.

Those with higher official ranks than Pei Minxue also began to fawn over him.

Previously, Pei Minxue was merely His Majesty's study companion.

Things are different now. Pei Minxue's sister has entered the harem, so Pei Minxue's official position for the next few decades is secure.

If not now, when?

Madam Pei said anxiously, "My lord, please speak! What exactly happened?"

"I…"

Pei Minxue sighed and had no choice but to explain everything in detail.

Madam Pei angrily slapped Pei Minxue on the shoulder, "How can you be so pedantic?"

"Pei Zhi is still your own sister, how can you say such a thing?"

Madam Pei pointed at Pei Minxue and cursed, "Aren't you afraid that you'll have no face to meet your parents-in-law in the afterlife?"

Despite Su's words, Pei Minxue still insisted, "But I'm doing this for the sake of the country."

"Your Majesty has no heir, which will inevitably lead to disaster in the future."

"Who in the court doesn't know that Pei Zhi is in the inner palace?"

"Your Majesty has been childless for a long time and is not looking for another person. Isn't this putting Pei Zhi and the Pei family in a precarious position?"

Pei Zhi is currently residing in the palace.

If, as time goes on, she still cannot bear His Majesty an heir, and His Majesty will not allow others to have children.

Throughout the court, no one dared to criticize His Majesty; the blame would inevitably fall on Pei Zhi.

Madam Pei said firmly, "That's none of your business."

"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. What right do you have to intervene in such matters?"

"Now it's all right." Madam Pei clapped her hands. "We don't know where Zhizhi went, or if she's safe."

"Don't worry about that," Pei Minxue softened his tone. "His Majesty's secret guards are right beside her; her safety is not a problem."

"Then you'd better pray for good fortune."

Madam Pei said coldly, "I'm taking the child and going back to my parents' home for a while."

Pei Minxue immediately became anxious, "Why did you go back to your parents' house when everything was fine?"

Even if His Majesty is angry with me, he certainly won't drag you down with him.

Madam Pei replied, "I'm not going back to my parents' home because I'm worried about being dragged down by you."

"I'm just a woman who wants to carry on the family line. I'm tired now and want to go home and rest."

Pei Minxue was dumbfounded and quickly stepped forward to apologize.

"No, that's not what I meant," Pei Minxue quickly said. "Madam, you've misunderstood."

Madam Pei put her hands on her hips and said, "Fine, then let me ask you this: if I can't have children, will you find someone else?"

Pei Minxue looked distressed. "How did this matter end up back on me?"

"I'm just asking you, do you know how?"

“I…” Pei Minxue clapped his hands, “Listen, isn’t our son crying?”

Pei Minxue couldn't lie about this, and he didn't dare to tell the truth either.

If his wife can't have children, he can't be childless.

Is the Pei family doomed to perish in his generation?

Madam Pei stamped her foot, truly angry. "Fine."

Madam Pei and Pei Minxue were in an arranged marriage, and she didn't expect anything in return.

However, Pei Minxue couldn't even tell her a lie or coax her, which was really impressive.

Madam Pei quickly ordered people to pack her things; she was going back to her parents' home, and now it was really time for her to go back.

Pei Minxue quickly tried to stop him, but a servant from the mansion rushed over to report that gifts had been sent from the palace.

Pei Minxue was puzzled. Why would the palace send him gifts when he was perfectly fine?

I'm afraid His Majesty just wants to punish him right now, so why would he send him a gift out of the blue?

Pei Minxue walked to the door and looked into his yard, where four girls were standing.

The eunuch stepped forward and introduced Pei Minxue.

"These women were all mentioned by Lord Pei before His Majesty today."

"His Majesty heard that Lord Pei was very fond of them, so he specially issued an edict to bestow them upon Lord Pei."

"Wait a minute." Pei Minxue quickly grabbed the eunuch's sleeve. "What does this mean?"

"Why was it bestowed upon me?"

That's not what I meant.

Pei Minxue noticed a cold gaze, turned around, and saw his wife staring at him fiercely.

Madam Pei heard that an imperial decree had been issued, and she no longer cared about being angry with Pei Min.

I rushed over, only to hear this.

Four beautiful girls, each with their own luggage beside them.

"Good, very good." Madam Pei nodded. "Pei Minxue, you are truly an excellent person."

Pei Minxue was in great distress and held onto the eunuch's hand tightly.

"Take the person back the way you brought them here, or I'm really dead!"

The eunuch replied coldly, "This is His Majesty's decree; how dare I disobey?"

"The person has been delivered. Lord Pei, you can decide what to do with him."

After the eunuch finished speaking, he turned around and left with his men.

Pei Minxue called out twice, but the eunuch didn't even glance at him.

Several women stepped forward and bowed to Pei Minxue.

Madam Pei flicked her sleeves and watched as the person went to pack their luggage.

Pei Minxue called out twice, but Madam Pei completely ignored him.

Pei Minxue was entangled by several women, and for a moment, he was unable to stop Madam Pei.

The Pei residence suddenly became lively.

Madam Pei returned to her parents' home, and suddenly several more women appeared in the Pei household, demanding official status.