"Of course I haven't forgotten. I was planning to write you a letter to share the good news after we got through this hurdle with the Pei family," Pei Zhujin said, while searching for Qiao Lian'er.
But he could only hear sounds, and everything in front of him was pitch black. This dream was so strange.
I haven't seen Miss Qiao since we last parted. She was so thin and small back then. I wonder if she's grown up at all now.
Although Qiao Lian'er couldn't see Pei Zhujin's situation from her side, she could sense that the other person was looking for her.
Judging from the drowsy and sleepy tone of the other person, they must be sleeping.
“Brother Pei, you can’t see me. I’m in Datian Village, thousands of miles away. You’re not dreaming. I’m really talking to you.”
"What, what, isn't this a dream?" Pei Zhujin was even more confused, but he immediately realized that this was a dream within a dream.
“Brother Pei, you’re sleeping, right? Open your eyes, you can still hear me.” Qiao Lian’er was very patient; first, she wanted to get the Pei brothers to accept this fact.
Pei Zhujin had been exhausted these days. Although he was sure he was dreaming, he still tried to wake himself up as Qiao Lian'er had told him. He walked around the study for a few steps and stopped by the window.
"Miss Qiao, are you still there? I'm up."
"Yes, I am." Qiao Lian'er's answer confirmed to Pei Zhujin once again that he was dreaming.
Although spring has arrived, it is still very cold in the north, especially at night. The cold wind seeps into the windowpane, and he shivers. The feeling is so real.
For a moment, Pei Zhujin was somewhat confused.
"Brother Pei, you can write down our conversation," Qiao Lian'er thought of a way to prove it.
But when I wake up, the words I wrote will disappear.
With that thought in mind, Pei Zhujin still ground the inkstone, picked up the brush, and sat down at the desk.
He spoke and wrote at the same time.
"Miss Qiao, it's been so long. How are you doing?"
"Everything is fine, everyone at home is well. However, I heard from Lord Shi that something happened to the Pei family. I wonder how far things have progressed."
Pei Zhujin sighed softly: "Father has been interrogated countless times and is now in poor health. Mother has fallen ill as a result and is bedridden. All the evidence has been submitted and we are just waiting for His Majesty's decision."
In real life, or in a letter, he would never tell Qiao Lian'er these things. What difference would that be from complaining? It would only make Miss Qiao worry.
But now he's in a dream, so he can say whatever he wants.
These days, he has accumulated too many grievances in his heart. He takes advantage of the fact that he can talk about them in his dreams to make himself feel better. Otherwise, he will get sick from holding it in.
Qiao Lian'er said, "Being in the imperial court, one cannot avoid turmoil. As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood. Let Lord Pei and Madam Pei take good care of their health. I believe the Pei family will be blessed."
Pei Zhujin felt comforted by what he heard, thinking that even in his dream, he had found solace.
Qiao Lian'er's words also reminded him to take good care of himself. If he survived this ordeal but something happened to his family, it would be a devastating blow, and wouldn't that fulfill those people's wishes?
"Yes, I also believe that this setback will not defeat the Pei family. If they are to be overthrown in this wave, then it is the will of Heaven."
Until the verdict is announced, everything is uncertain. We should have hope, but also be prepared for the worst.
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