When Madam Pei heard that Yi Lingling had vomited on Pei Minghua, she turned around and glared at Yi Lingling fiercely.

Yi Lingling shrank her neck, feeling extremely wronged, but was glared at by Madam Pei and dared not speak, so she could only swallow her grievances.

I'm afraid my petty aunt will definitely not let me off easily afterward. Should I ask my father for help in advance, or should I just run away now and wait until my aunt calms down?

While Yi Lingling was still hesitating, Madam Pei had already withdrawn her gaze and gave a cold sneer.

"I don't believe it!"

Pei Minghua was initially a little apprehensive, but upon hearing what Madam Pei said, he immediately straightened his back.

He held his head high, puffed out his chest, and spoke arrogantly to Little Star.

"You're lying! You were the one who hit Cousin Lingling first!"

Pei Minghua paused, his eyes darting around, and then, realizing the sudden realization that his words had just slipped out, he immediately added another sentence.

"That brat put his hand under Lingling's skirt. I couldn't stand it anymore, so I got a few of my buddies to teach him a lesson! If you don't believe me, just ask Lingling!"

All eyes immediately fell on Yi Lingling.

Yi Lingling's face was very pale, and she couldn't utter a single word.

How could Pei Minghua say such a thing?!

Although she is still young, she is still a girl. How could he make such an excuse in front of so many people? How could she ever face anyone again? She would probably lose face even in the Pei family!

Yi Lingling remained silent for a long time, looking hesitant.

Madam Pei frowned and coldly questioned her with a hint of warning.

"Lingling, is what Minghua said true? Did this brat really bully you?"

Yi Lingling gripped the hem of her skirt tightly with both hands, her fingers clenched so hard that the tips turned slightly white. She bit her lower lip hard, her face looking terrible.

Seeing her like this, Madam Pei asked again with dissatisfaction.

"Lingling!"

Yi Lingling trembled again.

Madam Pei's gaze was simply too oppressive.

After a while, Yi Lingling finally made up her mind.

Anyway, Pei Minghua has already said that if she doesn't admit to this, neither Pei Minghua nor Madam Pei will let her off easily!

Yi Lingling raised her head, her watery eyes looking at Madam Pei, and said in a hoarse voice with red eyes.

"Auntie, Brother Minghua is right. Xingxing... Xingxing bullied me, and Brother Minghua was just standing up for me!"

Little Star stared wide-eyed in astonishment, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"Sister Lingling, how can you lie through your teeth?"

Yi Lingling immediately burst into tears.

"What do you mean by that? You're afraid to admit what you've done?! You're so young and you already like to lie so much, you're a bad kid!"

Yi Lingling cried uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face like raindrops, as if she had suffered a tremendous injustice.

Pei Minghua also started cursing indignantly.

"That's right! This little... brat dared to bully my cousin Lingling! I think someone like that doesn't deserve to enter our Pei family, right, Mom?"

At that moment, an aged voice rang out.

"Why are you arguing on such a nice day?"

Everyone fell silent and looked in the direction from which the sound came. They saw Old Master Pei slowly walking down the stairs with his cane, followed by Pei Fengzhi, whose cold and aloof face was expressionless.

Fearing that Ye Ningwan would complain before her, Madam Pei immediately pushed Ye Ningwan aside and rushed towards Old Master Pei, helping him downstairs while complaining.

"Dad, when Xingxing was playing with Lingling and the others, he deliberately touched under Lingling's skirt. Minghua saw it and gave him a little scolding, but then..."

The words of abuse were just about to come out when Madam Pei glanced at her.

"This child not only refuses to admit his mistake, but also injured Minghua, and now he's spouting lies! Even Ninth Sister-in-law is protecting him. If you don't do anything about it, won't this brat become even more lawless in the future!"

When Madam Pei got excited, she stretched out her hand and pointed in the direction of Little Star and Ye Ningwan.

Pei Fengzhi made a nonchalant remark.

"The matter hasn't been settled yet, and your second sister-in-law has already been sentenced?"

Madam Pei retorted indignantly to Pei Fengzhi.

Why are you talking as if I'm the one who's wrong?

Madam Pei shook Old Master Pei's arm.

"Dad, you can't just let this matter slide because Xiaoxing is Fengzhi's son and you dote on Fengzhi. How can you convince everyone like that!"

Old Master Pei gave a soft snort, pulled his hand out of Madam Pei's arms, and said irritably.

"How old are you? And you're the head of the second branch of the family, yet you still act like a little girl! You can never learn to be dignified!"

Madam Pei's face darkened. She gritted her teeth, snorted coldly in her heart, secretly glared at Pei Fengzhi, and then silently followed behind Old Master Pei.

Grandpa Pei walked up to Xiaoxing and Pei Minghua, placed his hands on the handle of his cane, looked down at the two little ones with a dignified and silent expression.

Little Star looked up, tears still welling in her eyes, gazing at Grandpa Pei with a naive and fearless expression.

Pei Minghua instinctively shrank back, like a mouse seeing a cat when he saw Old Master Pei. He took a step back timidly, as if he would turn and run away as soon as Old Master Pei made a sound.

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