Early in the morning, Aunt Pei thought of going to talk to Li Sisi about Pei Yanli's affairs before she went out.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she went out, she met Su Xingmian, who was always looking for fun. When he learned that she was going to Li's house, he begged her to go with him.
Aunt Pei had no choice but to agree.
Aunt Pei brought Su Xingmian to Li's house.
Li Sisi had just changed into her official robe and was about to go out when she arrived just in time.
Aunt Pei smiled gently and asked, "Sisi, are you in a hurry to go out?"
Li Sisi saw her with Su Xingmian and didn't know why she came, so she said, "It's not urgent. Auntie, is there anything wrong?"
"Auntie wants to tell you something from her heart. Is it convenient now?"
Li Sisi nodded: "It's convenient, you and Miss Su go in first."
Leading the two to the hall of Li's house, Li Sisi asked Yu Niang to make tea.
Aunt Pei waved her hand quickly: "Don't bother, I'll just say a few words and leave."
Li Sisi glanced at Su Xingmian beside Aunt Pei and smiled: "It's okay, it's cold in the morning, you and Miss Su should drink some hot tea together and talk slowly."
Before Yu Niang's hot tea was even served, Aunt Pei spoke hurriedly, "Sisi, what I said yesterday was the truth. You and Nian Nian are both noble ladies in the capital. It's perfectly fine for you noble ladies to come to a small place like ours to relax and unwind on a whim. But you can't make fun of us ordinary people just because you're upset!"
At this time, Yu Niang came over with tea. Aunt Pei took it stiffly and said, "Thank you."
She held the teacup in both hands, feeling the scorching heat in her palms, and continued, "To be honest, Second Madam, don't be angry. Your man is the best in terms of appearance, status, and talent. He is much better than my Yanli. You also come from a family of scholars. We are a perfect match, talented and beautiful. What a wonderful marriage!"
Su Xingmian looked at Li Sisi's gradually reddening eyes filled with hidden disappointment. She asked curiously, "Second Madam, that censor specifically begged my mother to find a way to win you back for you! He's someone of his status, and for him to do this for you, it's clear that he loves you very much. I'm curious, what is the unsolvable conflict between you and him? Why are you so cruel and unwilling to forgive him?"
As she spoke, she seemed to suddenly understand something: "Could it be that you are simply fickle? If so, then the censor is truly too pitiful."
Li Sisi listened to her words, frowned and said unhappily: "Does this matter have anything to do with you? Isn't Miss Su a little too curious?"
Su Xingmian curled her lips: "You are the one who feels guilty."
She looked at him with disdain: "To be honest, I think someone like you is not worthy of the Censor or Pei Yanli. I really don't know why they like you."
Aunt Pei didn't expect Su Xingmian to be such an outspoken person, not at all like her parents.
Aunt Pei hurriedly pulled Su Xingmian and looked at Li Sisi apologetically: "Second Madam, don't be angry. Xingmian is a straightforward child. Please don't bother with her."
Li Sisi watched Aunt Pei defending Su Xingmian. Not long ago, Aunt Pei had always defended herself in this way.
She didn't want to put Aunt Pei in a difficult position, so she forced a nonchalant smile and said, "It's okay, there's nothing to worry about."
Hearing this, Su Xingmian curled his lips and muttered disdainfully, "If it weren't for the fact that the censor came to my mother so pitifully, my family wouldn't bother with your nonsense."
Li Sisi heard her muttering and suddenly looked up and asked, "Did Xiao Yunchen come to your house?"
Su Xingmian raised his chin and said arrogantly, "Who else would care about your trivial matters?"
Li Sisi looked at Aunt Pei: "Auntie, did Xiao Yunchen also come to you? Did he threaten you?"
"No, no," Aunt Pei said in shock, quickly denying the answer. "That's not true. How could the Censor threaten ordinary people like us?"
Li Sisi couldn't help but think of the time when Xiao Yunchen came to Li's house and threatened Pei Yanli.
A surge of anger suddenly rose in my heart.
Great! It turns out it was all Xiao Yunchen's doing! He said he was willing to help her and sign the divorce papers, and acted so pitiful, but it turned out he was just lying to her!
Li Sisi suppressed her anger and sent the two men out the door, then rode her horse hurriedly towards the government office.
The Chinese wisteria trees in the courtyard west of the government office had shed their pink attire, leaving only sparse, withered leaves hanging on their branches.
The sunlight penetrated through the branches and fell on the ground, casting clear black shadows.
Xiao Yunchen, dressed in a moon-white brocade robe with dark patterns, sat upright in the hall of Duiyuexuan. The hand holding the teacup unconsciously stroked it gently, and he looked at the scenery outside the house with a blank look.
The words that his elder brother said to him on the day he left kept coming to his mind.
At that time he asked: "If the situation were reversed, what would Big Brother do?"
Xiao Yunyu's lazy brows wrinkled for a moment, and his tone was cold and impatient: "There is no exchange of positions. My wife is not Li Sisi."
Later, when he really pestered her to the point of getting tired of it, she said unhappily, "Xiao Yunchen, at this rate, if Li Sisi and Pei Yanli have a baby, you'll have to send him gifts. Don't blame me for not reminding you, if you're sure it's someone you want, you'll do whatever it takes to get them. Can't you handle a small garrison?"
"Of course I can deal with him, but I don't want my wife to hate me." He said honestly.
Xiao Yunyu tutted softly and muttered, "What a hassle."
Perhaps out of consideration for their brotherly love, Xiao Yunyu finally agreed to help him out: "The more pitiful you are to Li Sisi, the more she will be reluctant to let go."
Suddenly, a figure came running hurriedly under the Chinese wisteria tree. Xiao Yunchen came back to his senses and his melancholy eyes lit up instantly.
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