Old Madam Pei understood why her grandson liked Cui Xian.

Not to mention the little grandson, even she, now wishes to hold Xian'er in the palm of her hand and treat him as her treasure.

This child is really rare!

But in fact, she didn't realize that Cui Xian and Pei Jian were not familiar with each other at all.

The words of praise from the other party perfectly fit any naughty boy.

Saying things like "This child has been smart since he was young, but he just doesn't like to study" is always a sure-fire way to fool parents.

noon.

Old Madam Pei also specially instructed the kitchen to prepare a table of delicious dishes to entertain Cui Xian.

White radish stewed with mutton, shredded chicken and egg soup, salt and pepper spareribs, steamed sea bass...

Each dish is delicate and delicious.

Cui Xian was extremely satisfied with the meal, and at the same time he had a clear understanding of the life of the noble families in this dynasty.

If you think about the fact that there is never any meat on the dinner table at home all year round, the gap between the rich and the poor is really shocking.

No wonder there is a saying that "Books are the golden house".

After dinner, Cui Xian took a short rest in the side room, and then left home under the attentive guidance of the housekeeper, ready to "visit again".

Cui Xian just left.

The other side.

The young master Pei Jian hurried home and summoned all the servants and maids.

He cleared his throat and looked at everyone: "When my little brother arrives later, you all should be smart and don't say the wrong thing. You——"

Pei Jian pointed at a servant and said, "You are responsible for standing under the wall at the gate and pretending to praise me casually for my quick wit and being recognized as a genius by the neighbors."

Then, he pointed at another maid and said, "You, be in charge of being a fangirl in front of the corridor and telling the young master that I am the most handsome man you have ever seen."

"You will be in charge of standing behind the rockery and mumbling to yourself, admiring my gaming prowess and my intelligence."

"You are responsible for praising me..."

Pei Jian gave instructions one by one and customized the 'lines' for them to praise him.

This is the first time my younger brother visits him, and as the eldest brother, he naturally wants to show off... Bah!

I want to establish the glorious image of the big brother!

In fact, Pei Jian had already instructed these lines a few days ago, and even asked his servants to "rehearse" them together.

Before, these people were all laughing.

Because they knew the young master inside and out, they thought those lines were exaggerated and shameful, and did not match the young master at all.

But today is also strange!

Every servant was serious and attentive, not at all perfunctory.

Pei Jian was very satisfied.

The servants and maids looked at each other.

Now the news has spread throughout the mansion. Young Brother Cui Xian said that the young master is actually a child prodigy who is smart, handsome, and wise!

In the past, no one believed this.

But after listening to what Brother Cui Xian said, and savoring the young master's boastful "lines", the servants of Pei Mansion thought vaguely...

Is there a possibility that the young master is actually a genius?

·

Pei Mansion, outside the gate.

Pei Jian stood at the door, looking forward to it, pacing back and forth nervously.

Why hasn’t it arrived yet!

He had been eagerly looking forward to Cui Xian's visit, and now that he was here, he started to get nervous for no reason.

If you think about it carefully, the two of them only met once and were not very familiar with each other.

Pei Jian hated dogs since he was a child and had a bad temper, so he was often ridiculed and criticized.

Born into the Pei family, which had two successful candidates in the imperial examination, he was not good at studying, which made many teachers angry and called him "rotten wood".

Pei Jian actually does not possess any of the qualities I mentioned, such as being magnanimous, open-minded, generous, handsome, upright, and a gentleman.

Well... except for the 'handsome' one.

But it was the first time in his life that Pei Jian was praised and admired by a stranger, and he was really happy.

He really wanted to maintain his image as a great "big brother" in front of Cui Xian.

But what if it’s exposed?

What if the younger brother finds out that the older brother is a fool and just turns around and leaves?

The more Pei Jian thought about it, the more nervous he became.

He couldn't help but straighten his clothes, trying his best to make himself look more perfect.

It was at this time that the sound of horse hooves came from far away, and then -

“Brother!”

Cui Xian jumped off the carriage, his face full of surprise, his voice full of admiration: "You gave my family a huge gift, and you actually gave me ten taels of silver! I have never seen so much money in my life, you are so generous! Wow, this is your home, so grand!"

Inexplicably, after hearing this, Pei Jian suddenly wasn't nervous at all.

He couldn't suppress the smile, and wanted to walk over to greet Cui Xian, but he forced himself to hold back and said nonchalantly, "It's for you, just keep it. And, what did I tell you that day?"

Cui Xian stood up straight in a hurry: "Big brother said that as his younger brother, I have to act prudently. But I was too excited to see you."

“Ahhhhhhh, he really wants to be my little brother. He remembers everything I say!”

Pei Jian roared with excitement in his heart, but said calmly: "Okay, pay more attention next time, come with me into the mansion."

"Okay, big brother."

Cui Xian excitedly followed Pei Jian's footsteps.

Behind the two of them.

The old butler stared at the scene in astonishment, his hair disheveled in the wind.

Brother Cui Xian... turns out to be a dramatic actor.

Fortunately, he was still worried about Brother Cui Xian and let it slip that he had visited him for the second time.

It seems that he was worrying too much!

But the butler said nothing and followed silently.

The group just entered the mansion.

Then they heard a servant sweeping the floor with his back to the crowd at the nearby courtyard wall, saying loudly and inadvertently to another servant, "Hey, did you hear that our young master was praised by the teacher again today?"

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