Chapter 356 Too Cold
"Pei Zhixuan?"
Ye Wan felt that the name sounded somewhat familiar.
Of the four sons of the Pei family, the most famous was the third son, Pei Zhichuan, who remained untainted by the mud, like a flower on a high mountain.
The other three are not very famous, but they are not unknown either.
However, this unattainable beauty has now caught the eye of the princess.
Pei Zhong is still the prime minister and has not abdicated. The Pei family's strength should not be underestimated.
Frankly speaking, the Lin family is not even in the running for marriage with the Pei family.
To put it bluntly, she and Lin Anyuan were nouveau riche. They hadn't even washed the mud off their legs. How could they compare to a prestigious family, whether in terms of wealth or background?
But the fact that Hai brought up her son clearly indicated that she intended to arrange a marriage between the two families.
Hai said with a smile, "This child is named Zhixuan. He thinks the name is not grand enough and insists on being different from his three older brothers. He wants the family to call him Peixuan."
Ye Wan smiled and praised, "Young Master Pei's younger brother must be an outstanding person. Madam also praised me for being good at raising children. I felt embarrassed and guilty when I heard that."
"He's not exactly a dragon among men, but this child is a bit more cheerful than his two older brothers, and often makes people both laugh and cry."
When Hess said this, there was a slight hint of guilt in the smile in his eyes.
"Be more cheerful? That's like a living father, it's infuriating!"
"I apologize for disturbing you today, but Lord Ye is unwell, so I will not bother you any longer."
He said a few more words, revealing his intentions, and then took his leave.
She didn't come empty-handed today; she was very courteous.
Ye Wan returned the greeting with some standard formalities.
"Did Madam go to the Lin family today?"
After returning, Prime Minister Pei waited for Lady Hai in the living room.
"You went, so what?" Isn't that a rhetorical question?
Lady Hai instructed her servants to send the fragrant dew to her niece from her maternal family.
Her niece was born with a body odor, and now she's sixteen. She's seen many doctors but nothing has worked, so it's really hard to find her a husband. She heard that this perfume keeps the scent on the body for days, so it should help suppress the odor.
Pei Zhong smiled and said, "His Majesty has granted Lin Anyuan the privilege of living in the Princess's residence. As long as the Lin family does not betray the country, they will not fall for the next hundred years."
Hai took a sip of tea. "It's laughable that others can't see the situation clearly and look down on other people's adopted daughters. So what if she's an adopted daughter? So what if she was born in the countryside? I saw her today and I think she's very well-mannered, even better than some noble ladies."
A woman like Ye Wan, who speaks and acts so directly and without leaving any room for error, could hardly raise a daughter who would be a good person. Although this was her first time dealing with her, she never expected this.
I haven't met the other daughters of the He family, but the second daughter is indeed quite remarkable.
"It seems that Madam has made up her mind?" Pei Zhong chuckled.
When it was first brought up, Mr. Hai was very reluctant and said some unpleasant things, but after this trip, he changed his mind?
That's really fast.
The aristocratic families will gradually decline in the future. Pei Zhong thought that the Lin family was the most suitable marriage partner at present.
"Isn't what you're saying obvious? Wasn't it your idea? The Wei family already knows to send their only son over early. We have so many sons, we can't fall behind."
Mrs. Hai was also troubled by the thought of her youngest son, wondering if the Lin family would be willing.
There's only one biological son of similar age; an illegitimate son is absolutely out of the question. If we send him over, not only will the marriage fall through, but we'll also make enemies.
Given the Wei family's past reputation and the fact that they only had one son left, they were even willing to send him to the Lin family as a live-in son-in-law. Now that the Wei family has finally gotten on a big ship, what is there for her not to understand?
"Are you willing to do that?" Pei Zhong chuckled.
Just as Mr. Hai was about to speak, a voice came from the doorway.
"Your son greets Father and Mother." Pei Zhixuan entered and bowed.
People only know that the third son of the Pei family is handsome and talented, but they don't know that his younger brother, Pei Zhixuan, is also born with exquisite features, like a fairy child who has stepped out of a painting.
When Hai saw her son, her loving motherly heart resonated. "Xuan'er, you've worked so hard studying. I'll have the kitchen prepare some of your favorite dishes. You've been away from home for the past few years, and I only see you a few times a year. It pains me to see you like this."
Pei Zhixuan said, "Mother, stop pretending. It's a bit fake. Two of my half-sisters are getting married this month, so the house will be much quieter. You're probably overjoyed."
Heidegger: "..."
Her smile froze slightly. "You... how can you talk like that, child?"
Why did she suddenly blurt out her innermost thoughts?
Pei Zhong looked at Hai Shi, his wife, who was usually very tolerant and magnanimous. How could she think like that?
Pei Zhixuan said, "Father, don't look down on my mother. The illegitimate daughters aren't my mother's children. My mother has already done a good job of raising them to adulthood. If you're unhappy, you can take care of these things yourself. After all, they are your daughters."
Pei Zhong: "Get out."
"Father, Mother, I take my leave."
Pei Zhixuan came looking fresh and beautiful, and left looking just as fresh and beautiful.
"Master, with Fourth Son's mouth, isn't our family making a marriage alliance or an enmity?" Madam Hai clutched her chest, feeling somewhat choked up.
This fourth son's words are so hurtful.
"It is said that when a daughter chooses a husband, she will compare him to her father. Judging from Lin Anyuan's appearance, their son-in-law will definitely be chosen based on his looks. Si'er is good-looking."
He was comforted.
Whenever I'm so angry I feel like I'm about to die, looking at this face makes me feel half as calm again.
I don't know who this child took after; he can drive people crazy with just one word.
"If we keep the Pei family members in check on a regular basis, and as long as no corrupt officials emerge, the aristocratic family won't fall so easily."
Pei Zhong chatted with his wife for a while before going about his business.
Emperor Jing now values capable ministers more, so he has to work hard, otherwise he won't be able to hold onto his position.
Pei Zhixuan's older brothers were not home, so he decided to go out for a walk and unexpectedly ran into Yu An.
"Yun Qin went on a trip, what are you doing here?" Yu An went to the rented house today.
"I came back because Yueyang Academy is on holiday. I'm hoping to become a disciple of a great Confucian scholar." Pei Zhixuan said seriously.
“With your knowledge, even if you don’t become a student of a great Confucian scholar, you will still be on the list of successful candidates in the future. It’s probably not easy to get a spot with a great Confucian scholar, but if Prime Minister Pei intervenes, he might be able to get the great Confucian scholar to give you face.” Yu An thought of Er Ya when he spoke. He had made a special trip to this street today to see her.
Her new shop is on this street.
"No need for that, let's see how things go," Pei Zhixuan said as he took his leave of Yu An.
Just as I was about to leave, I heard a commotion nearby.
"You have quite the nerve, don't you even take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror? How dare you ask me to be your concubine? You're like a toad crawling on your foot, you don't bite, you just disgust me!"
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