Chapter 11 Questioning and Arguing

But Heaven clearly did not hear his wish.

Before breakfast was finished, someone outside announced that the Sixth Princess had arrived.

Before Yan Cang could even speak, Yan Jinyue stormed into Shuangxue Courtyard. She stepped across the threshold and glared at the couple at the table: "My marriage is over, my fiancé is heartless and has changed his mind, and you still have the mind to have breakfast here?"

Chu Yunjin suddenly felt that the food in her mouth no longer tasted good.

She awkwardly put down her chopsticks: "I'm...I'm sorry..."

“Pei Yi’an has already entered the city. You will all come with me to the Pei family.” Yan Jinyue said coldly, “This princess must personally verify that little bitch’s identity. If Pei Yi’an has really betrayed me, I will make him pay.”

Chu Yunjin looked at Yan Cang.

Yan Cang put down his chopsticks and ordered someone to prepare a carriage.

Yan Jinyue sat down next to Chu Yunjin, looked at the dazzling array of food on the table, and instructed the maid to add a bowl and chopsticks for her.

Meeting Chu Yunjin's surprised gaze, she said angrily, "What are you looking at? I was angry all night when I got back last night. I didn't sleep well and didn't eat. I left the palace early this morning, and now my stomach is growling."

How can she have the strength to fight the Pei family if she doesn't eat her fill?

Upon hearing this, Chu Yunjin quickly sent someone to the kitchen to see if there was anything else to eat, and to bring some more over to the Sixth Princess.

"No need, a bowl of porridge and two steamed buns are enough for me." Yan Jinyue took a steamed bun and took a big bite, as if she were biting into Pei Yi'an's flesh. The ferocity of her bite startled Chu Yunjin.

Is she going to tear down the Pei family's house later?

Yan Cang didn't say anything, but simply sent someone to inform the Pei family.

Half an hour later, the carriage from the Prince of Yan's residence arrived outside the Pei family's gate. Yan Cang dismounted, and Chu Yunjin and Yan Jinyue got off the carriage one after the other.

Having received advance notice, the entire Pei family came out to greet them.

Pei Yi'an, who was in the lead, had obviously just arrived home and had not yet had time to change out of his military uniform. He led the men of the Pei family to kneel outside the gate to welcome the prince.

Pei Yi'an knelt on one knee, giving a military salute.

Yan Jinyue looked coldly at Pei Yi'an.

Pei Yi'an met her gaze, a hint of guilt and evasion flashing in his eyes.

Yan Cang led Chu Yunjin and Yan Jinyue through the gate.

Chu Yunjin then saw the women waiting in the courtyard, led by Madam Pei, and the servants kneeling on both sides.

Madam Pei quickly curtsied and said, "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Yan, Your Highness Princess Yan, Your Highness the Sixth Princess."

Pei Yi'an followed behind, his hands hanging at his sides clenching involuntarily.

It was one thing for the Sixth Princess to arrive, but the Prince of Yan and his wife also came along. Such a grand procession clearly indicated that their intentions were not good.

Pei Yi'an felt a sense of unease.

Yan Cang and his wife, along with the Sixth Princess, were quickly welcomed to the main hall and served tea.

Madam Pei warmly welcomed them, while Pei Yi'an stood silently to the side, waiting for Yan Cang to speak.

The Prince of Yan was of noble status and was the Grand Marshal in charge of all the troops in the country. He had been fighting on the battlefield for many years, and his military achievements, power, and prestige in the army were much greater than Pei Yi'an's.

He did not dare to be presumptuous in front of Yan Cang.

Yan Cang silently held the teacup.

Pei Yi'an's mother, Madam Pei, was somewhat uneasy.

With Yan Cang by her side, Chu Yunjin frowned and looked at Pei Yi'an, clearly standing up for her sister-in-law: "I heard that General Pei brought a woman back from the border and wants her to come into the family as a concubine?"

Madam Pei's face paled in surprise: "Your Highness, you are unaware—"

"Madam," Chu Yunjin smiled faintly, "please let your son answer."

Madam Pei's expression changed, and she dared not speak further.

But she was somewhat annoyed.

Who doesn't know what kind of person the Princess Consort of Yan is? Her own conduct is terrible, yet she has the nerve to come to the Pei family to demand an explanation?

I'm not afraid of being laughed at.

But in front of the Prince of Yan, she naturally dared not say these words, and could only look at her son.

Pei Yi'an's expression darkened slightly.

He had handsome and resolute features, a tall stature, and was skilled in both literature and martial arts; he was undeniably an outstanding man.

His marriage to the Sixth Princess was bestowed by the Emperor and was based on mutual affection.

But the Prince of Jin clearly said...

Pei Yi'an looked embarrassed: "Your Highness, Xuan'er saved my life at the border, so I had no choice but to bring her back."

"Send your concubine out," Chu Yunjin said calmly. "The Prince and the Sixth Princess have come to the Pei family in person. Is she, a mere concubine, going to hide and avoid them?"

Pei Yi'an's expression changed slightly: "Your Highness—"

"We just have a few questions for her, why are you so worried?" Chu Yunjin said unhappily. "On your Pei family's turf, do you think I'd eat her?"

Pei Yi'an pursed her lips, glanced at Yan Cang who was sitting silently in the main seat, and then turned to instruct, "Call Miss Tang over."

Chu Yunjin remained silent and waited quietly.

Madam Pei wanted to speak several times, but seeing Yan Cang's cold and indifferent expression, she swallowed her words back.

A short while later, a slender woman with a delicate face walked in, looking frightened and uneasy, like a startled rabbit.

After stepping over the threshold, she went straight to Pei Yi'an and kept snuggling into his arms, saying, "Husband..."

Yan Jinyue's expression turned cold, and she abruptly stood up: "You insolent wretch!"

Pei Yi'an frowned: "Sixth Princess."

Tang Beixuan was startled, and tears instantly welled up in her eyes: "Husband..."

"Don't be afraid," Pei Yi'an said gently, then turned to Yan Jinyue, "Sixth Princess, Xuan'er is pregnant. Please don't frighten her."

Chu Yunjin was amazed by Tang Beixuan's acting skills, but even more amazed by Pei Yi'an's shamelessness.

She truly hadn't expected that Pei Yi'an and this woman would dare to be so intimate in front of Yan Cang and Yan Jinyue.

They really are arrogant.

Chu Yunjin turned to look at Yan Jinyue, whose face was ashen, and squeezed her hand: "Jinyue, you are a princess, be mindful of the demeanor of a royal princess."

Yan Jinyue took a deep breath and sat down again.

"These are the Prince of Yan, his wife, and the Sixth Princess." Pei Yi'an pulled Tang Beixuan out of his arms and gestured for her to step forward and pay her respects.

Tang Beixuan grabbed Pei Yi'an's sleeve: "Is that the Princess Consort of Yan, who is already married but is still restless and has always been in love with the Prince of Jin?"

The atmosphere in the hall froze upon hearing this.

Yan Cang's expression suddenly turned cold: "Insolence!"

"Xuan'er." Pei Yi'an's face darkened, and he reprimanded her sternly, "Don't talk nonsense."

"A woman who has just arrived in the capital actually knows about the affairs of my Prince Yan's residence," Chu Yunjin said indifferently. "Miss Tang is quite well-informed."

Pei Yi'an broke out in a cold sweat and quickly pulled Tang Beixuan forward to kneel down: "Xuan'er grew up on the border since childhood and does not know the rules of the capital. I hope Your Highness and Princess will forgive her."