Pei Huaijin said: "You only know how to beat me with a cane. Can you use something new besides this?!"
"If the cane can't satisfy you, I can use the 'needle whip'." said the old lady of the Pei family.
"..." Pei Huaijin choked, "The 'needle whip' can only be used if it violates the family rules. Grandma, you use the needle whip just because you disagree with me. Aren't you afraid of being blamed by our ancestors?!"
"Disobeying the elders hasn't violated the family rules yet?!" The old lady of the Pei family said, "I'm more than worthy of beating you to death."
“…” Pei Huaijin.
"I heard from Li Wei that you attacked Cui Zhen's men a few days ago." While Pei Huaijin and the old lady of the Pei family were arguing, Pei Quyan changed his sitting posture, frowning his handsome brows to the deepest point. He said worriedly, "The last time you brought Niancheng back to Jingcheng to worship your ancestors, he tried to obstruct you in every way. Although the procedures are complete this time, you made him unhappy. The day after tomorrow's worship will definitely not be peaceful."
In accordance with regulations.
As the chief steward of the Pei family, he had to return to Jingcheng before the sacrificial day and before the head of the family returned to the ancestral home.
However.
Up to now, Jingcheng’s entry system has no record of Cui Zhen’s whereabouts.
It was obvious that Cui Zhen was so arrogant that he didn't even bother to care about the rules of the Pei family.
What Pei Quyan said to Pei Yucheng was actually very subtle.
After all, according to the regulations: after transferring the family's ruling power, he cannot interfere in family affairs.
In the Pei family, it is a taboo to take over the place of the host.
However, it seems impossible to ask Pei Quyan to completely ignore the affairs of the Pei family.
Therefore, as the former master of the Pei family, Pei Quyan could only understand and solve many things privately.
How smart Pei Yucheng is.
Just a few simple words, and he completely understood Pei Quyan's intention.
Pei Yucheng said expressionlessly: "Cui Zhen, he definitely can't stay."
Pei Quyan did not comment on this statement.
Pei Yucheng was silent for a few seconds, then continued, "The position of the Pei family's chief steward is second only to the head of the Pei family. Excessive centralization of power is actually not conducive to the head of the family's power. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to completely abolish the 'chief steward' position."
"So, you allowed Cui Zhen to stir up trouble in the imperial capital these days?!" Pei Quyan asked.
Pei Yucheng remained silent.
Pei Quyan glanced at his eldest son calmly and said slowly, "'General Control' has a long history in the Pei family and is deeply rooted. It will not be easy to completely abolish it. If it is not handled properly, I am afraid it will provoke a backlash from the in-laws."
Not to mention the development of the Pei family in recent years, the family's status was already high enough in the past.
Relatives by marriage naturally want to curry favor with the emperor.
However, those families are more concerned about restraint.
Only when the chief steward is in power can the head of the Pei family be restrained.
If Pei Yucheng wanted to depose the chief steward, how panicked would the relatives be?!
Pei Yucheng said, "Someone has to break the precedent before new rules can be established. If I don't fight, then my son will fight. As long as there is a struggle for power, there will be bloodshed. So I would rather go first."
Pei Quyan was silent for a moment, then agreed. "That's great. If you can completely abolish the 'General Manager,' it would be a great thing for the six major families. However, if the Pei family wants to abolish the 'Grand Manager,' and this gets to the ears of the 'Grand Managers' of the other five families, the obstacles and risks will multiply exponentially."
"So we have to take the enemy by surprise and win with one move. We must not drag our feet." Pei Yucheng.
Pei Quyan chatted with Pei Yucheng for a long time.
Finally, when Pei Quyan leaned over to pick up the teacup, he suddenly said, "Okay, let's go upstairs and see Xiao Qi."
After hearing this, Pei Yucheng still sat on the sofa, with no intention of moving.
When Pei Quyan's gaze fell on him, he remained calm and said indifferently, "Huai Jin is right. The more you coax a woman, the more she becomes naughty."
Pei Quyan couldn't help laughing after hearing what Pei Yucheng said. "Don't be so stubborn. You spent the entire half-hour chatting with me, and even though every word you said was about how to centralize the power of life and death in the Pei family, you kept glancing at the stairwell. More than ten times, right?! Worrying about your wife isn't something to be ashamed of. Admit it, it's not shameful."
“…” Pei Yucheng.
Pei Quyan added, "Don't let Xiao Qi feel that she is not valued in the Pei family. It's better to go up and take a look. After all, this is her first time in the Pei residence."
In fact, what Pei Quyan wanted to say most at that time was: Don’t let Ji Yuqi feel wronged. She has suffered enough for him over the years.
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