Chapter 78 The young master said that the second lady loves to cry.

There were some rumors in the capital.

It is said that the bright and handsome Young Tutor has angered the Emperor, and the Rong family is about to be wiped out!

Rong Baimao, the head of the Rong family, has been trembling with fear when attending court these days, and when he returns home, the cold sweat on his back has soaked his official robe.

In the court, the emperor did not seem to mention this matter, but this matter was like a sword hanging over the Rong family's head. It did not fall but made people nervous.

Rong Jianxue has been confined to the East Courtyard for the past few days and has not come out.

Rong cried all day long, and sometimes when she was so panicked, she would scold Rong Baimao and Rong Jianxue together.

Rong Baimao's face was not looking good either. He went to the East Courtyard many times during this period, hoping to hear the emperor's attitude from Rong Jianxue.

At that time, the emperor mentioned the matter of the granted marriage to him in the imperial study, but he didn't say it out loud. However, there was such a hint, and if you think about it carefully, it should not be considered as disobeying the emperor's order.

Officials in the court also cut off contact with the Rong family and stood by and watched.

All of a sudden, the Rong family was deserted and became a place of controversy.

Pei Jingxu was the same as usual. When he had nothing to do, he would go outside the city to sell porridge, and when he had time, he would visit the shop under his name.

I came back late a few days ago, and Jiang Hui brought me a few side dishes, which were made by Simeizhai.

The boiled shrimp in the dish has been shelled, and the shrimp meat is crystal clear and plump, which is very tempting.

"Did the Lord ask Guard Jiang to deliver it?" Pei Jingxu asked softly.

"Ah, yes," Jiang Hui looked at Pei Jingxu with a complicated expression, "Second Madam came back so late, and the kitchen didn't prepare any food, so I sent my men to Simeizhai to buy some."

Pei Jingxu fluttered her eyelashes, thinking about how to refuse.

Jiang Hui whispered, "Second Madam, please accept it. The young master also means well."

As he spoke, Jiang Hui's somewhat strange gaze fell on the plate of boiled shrimp.

Pei Jingxu thought about it and decided not to refuse.

Now Rong Jianxue is being criticized by all the civil and military officials. If she acts too distant, it would be inappropriate and make Rong Jianxue think too much.

"Then I will accept it. Please thank the Master for me."

"Okay, okay!" Jiang Hui's face finally showed a little more smile.

Pei Jingxu thought for a moment, then spoke cautiously, "I shouldn't be asking this question, but I've seen how terribly worried my mother-in-law and father-in-law have been these past few days, and I can't bear it."

After a pause, Pei Jingxu asked softly, "Are there any rifts between you and the emperor?"

Jiang Hui heard this and looked around before whispering, "Don't worry, Madam. It's nothing serious. I just can't say more right now. Don't worry."

Pei Jingxu finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. She smiled and softened her tone, "Then you should explain this clearly to your mother-in-law and father-in-law so that they don't worry."

"Young Master's point is that the less we know about this matter, the better. So, if the Master and Madam ask, please keep it a secret."

Pei Jingxu pretended to be stunned: "If that's the case, why did Guard Jiang tell me?"

Jiang Hui laughed innocently twice: "The master said that the second lady likes to cry. If I didn't tell you, I was worried that you would be so upset that you would cry."

Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

The corners of his mouth rose, but Pei Jingxu only nodded slightly: "I understand. Thank you for your concern, sir."

His tone was calm, his manner polite yet distant.

Seeing this, Jiang Hui scratched his head and asked cautiously, "Second Madam, what did the young master do to make you so angry with her?"

He didn't dare tell the second lady that the shrimp meat in that plate was actually peeled by the young master himself!

Pei Jingxu lowered his eyes, his tone soft and cold: "Nothing, I just feel that I really disturbed you recently, and now I think about it, I feel uneasy."

Jiang Hui opened his mouth, but in the end he said nothing. He just bowed and left.

Watching Jiang Hui's leaving back, Pei Jingxu lowered his head and looked at the several exquisite dishes in the lunch box.

——No, this level of “surrender” is not enough.

The Rong family was in dire straits for a while. Most officials chose to remain silent, but there were also some who did not understand the situation clearly and made sarcastic remarks about the Rong family, saying that the Rong family did not have much time left.

One day, Pei Jingxu went to Hua Xiangrong to check the account book and met someone who came to cause trouble.

"Are you the second lady of the Rong Mansion?"

A frivolous voice was heard and Pei Jingxu turned around to look.

The man who came was dressed like a young master, with his eyes high and looking at Pei Jingxu with contempt.

Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows, suppressed the emotions in his eyes, and bowed slightly: "It's me, may I know who you are?"

"I was once a student of Master Shaofu," the young man smiled, his scorn becoming more apparent. "I heard that Second Madam had a shop in the capital, so I thought of coming to look after the Rong family's business."

Pei Jingxu lowered her eyes, and before she could thank him, she heard him continue, "After all, Second Madam, you need to gather some money as soon as possible so that you can find another way out~"

Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows: So you are here to cause trouble.

With an innocent and bewildered look on her face, Pei Jingxu spoke in a clear and firm voice, "Thank you very much, sir, for taking care of my business. However, my husband is a good man, and the Rong Mansion is also very good. I have no plans to seek other opportunities."

"Second Madam, you don't know yet, do you? The Young Master contradicted the Emperor, and the Emperor is furious. He might even fire him in a few days!"

At this point, the man's face became even more proud: "Second Madam is a young widow, why not pack up some money and make a clear break with the Rong family!"

Pei Jingxu's eyes were clear and serious: "Sir, I don't quite understand why you would slander my brother-in-law like this."

After a pause, Pei Jingxu spoke softly and gently, "Are you jealous that your Excellency is so much more talented than you?"

"You, what nonsense are you talking about!?" Like a dog whose tail has been stepped on, the man's eyes widened and he pointed at Pei Jingxu's nose and cursed, "I am a famous scholar and my father is the current Minister of Justice. How could I be jealous of a dying man like him!?"

Pei Jingxu raised his chin and said, "Master Young Master is outstanding in appearance and talent, and has noble character. Even his knowledge is first-class in the entire capital."

"Young Master said he was once his student. I imagine he is far inferior to him in terms of talent and learning, and his face is far less handsome than yours. Young Master, what are you jealous of?"

"I told you! A man like him who bears a crime is unlucky to me at the first sight, let alone being jealous of him!"

As he spoke, the young master looked Pei Jingxu up and down, his eyes filled with contempt and teasing: "If the Second Lady is willing to break off ties with the Rong family, with your face... this young master wouldn't mind keeping you in a farm outside as a concubine..."

As he spoke, the man reached out and tried to grab Pei Jingxu's small chin.

But before he could reach out his hand, a strong force grabbed his wrist, and the man instantly wailed!

Jiang Hui stood in front of Pei Jingxu, holding the man's wrist tightly, as if he wanted to strangle his hand!

"How dare you! Do you know who I am? Let me go!"

Behind him, Rong Jianxue's voice was cold and solemn: "Those who make irresponsible remarks about court officials will be taken to the Dali Temple."