Pei Laoan blinked, thinking he had seen it wrong, and stared at Yu Tang for a few more seconds.

Yu Tang had no choice but to shake his head heavily to indicate that he really had no intention of stealing the spotlight.

Pei Laoan raised his eyebrows.

As a woman, as long as she has a good reputation, she can do many things. She can even marry into a wealthy family beyond her family background.

Does Yu Tang not understand? Or is he really indifferent and prefers a stable life?

This is not the time to talk, especially if Yu Tang changes his mind, there is still time and opportunity to make amends. Pei Laoan did not force him, and talked to the abbot of Ku'an Temple about making and selling Buddhist incense: "... Children think simply, always thinking that since you have made Buddhist incense, you should sell it in the name of the temple. But in fact, there are quite a few people who worship Buddha at home. If the Buddhist incense tastes good, you can also sell it in major incense shops. This may be more beneficial to you. After all, Ku'an Temple is not famous enough, and you are a nunnery. It is not good to have too many people coming and going. I called you here to see how I can help you. Do you only help make incense when we bring the materials? Or do we give you the incense recipe and lend you some money, and you make incense and sell it yourself."

Ku'an Temple probably did too many businesses that didn't make money, so the head monk said without thinking: "Of course it would be best if you provide the materials and we help make the incense. We don't know anything about doing business. Besides, you are right. We are a nunnery after all. We can't compare to temples like Zhaoming Temple, where people come and go. If something goes wrong, our reputation of the past 20 years will be ruined."

It was obvious that Mrs. Pei also hoped for such cooperation. She nodded slightly and said, "Then let's make it like this for now. As for the specifics, I will go back to the other courtyard and ask the housekeeper to come up with a specific set of rules before we discuss it."

The abbot of Ku'an Temple naturally agreed.

However, Yu Tang felt deeply moved in her heart that Mrs. Pei was worthy of being the clan wife who had been in charge of the Pei Mansion's food. She came up with such an idea at once, which was much better than what she had thought before.

As soon as everyone had given a brief account of the matter, a steward came over to ask when they could leave for the other courtyard. The headmaster of Ku'an Temple certainly did not dare to delay the journey of the women of the Pei residence, and hurriedly got up to make an appointment with the two old ladies: "I will go to the other courtyard to greet the two old ladies in two days."

Yi Laoan followed Pei Laoan's lead. Pei Laoan thought for a moment and said, "I think we should talk about this after the New Year! We are too busy before the New Year."

Yu Tang was wondering whether he should arrange a marriage for the second young lady before the New Year.

She looked at the second young lady, and sure enough, she was hiding behind Mr. Yi Laoan and not saying a word.

Yu Tang smiled, thinking that he would have to prepare some gifts for the second young lady in advance.

Lacquerware is best.

It has to be lacquerware made by themselves.

She recalled the paintings that Master Zhang had sent her.

I wonder if there is anything suitable for making a small box. It would be best to give it to the second young lady to hold jewelry or documents.

After Mr. Pei gave the order, the servants of the Pei family immediately started to move. In less than a quarter of an hour, everyone had packed up their things and returned to the Pei Mansion's villa halfway up the mountain in their respective mules.

After a long day of traveling, the two old Ans went to bed as soon as they got back to the villa, and even had a quick meal of porridge. The young people were in high spirits, and had dinner with the second wife. They sat together and talked for a long time before leaving.

Gu Xi has been very silent.

After returning to her residence and washing up, when no one else was around, He Xiang brought a cup of warm water to Gu Xi, who was sitting in front of the mirror, and whispered, "Miss, what's wrong with you?"

Gu Xi didn't say anything for a long time.

She now finds it difficult to understand Yu Tang.

Helping Ku'an Temple do good deeds, such a great credit, Yu Tang did not fight for it, and took the initiative to refuse it. And Pei Laoan also took the credit. Could it be that she had been wrong before? Pei Laoan was a person who did not like the women in his family to be in the limelight? And Yu Tang saw through Pei Laoan's thoughts and prescribed the right medicine, so that she could gain a foothold in Pei Mansion?

But no matter what, Pei Yan already disliked her, and there was no chance of marriage between the Pei family and the Gu family.

Thinking of this, Gu Xi felt as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest and he couldn't breathe.

Pei Yan! Pei Xiaguang!

Just wait for me...

It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge.

One day, you're going to run into my hands.

When the time comes, I’ll show you how I’ll deal with you!

Never before had Gu Xi been so full of desire for power and wealth as at this moment.

She clenched her right hand into a fist and slammed it on the table.

He Xiang was startled and called out "Miss" quickly.

"I'm fine!" Gu Xi said coldly, and the anger in his chest slowly subsided with this blow.

She told He Xiang: "Get ready. We will be back home in two or three days."

He Xiang heard this and said anxiously: "But we haven't received a reply from the eldest master yet!"

Do we need to send someone to guard Pei's house?

Gu Xi clenched his hands even tighter.

She had never thought that Pei Yan would be so decisive in his words and deeds, without any mercy, which was why he wrote a letter to Gu Chang. Now it seemed that even if her brother received the letter, it would not change anything, and it would completely expose the Gu family's intentions.

Thinking of this, Gu Xi's heart moved.

There are good and bad sides to everything.

Perhaps, her brother's clear statement in the letter that he was interested in marrying into the Pei family would make Pei Yan reconsider the matter?

She went to find Pei Yan in person, but it was against etiquette after all. Pei Yan rejected her, which was the behavior of a gentleman.

Gu Xi's mind flashed with Pei Yan's flawless face. Her heart softened immediately, and she selectively forgot about Yu Tang and Pei Yan's cold words to her. She even thought, if she really married Pei Yan, would he still be so cold to her? Maybe she could even use this as a joke to let Pei Yan know how much she admired him in her heart, so that she could hold this husband firmly in her hands...

"Then we'll leave after we receive a letter from my brother." She made up her mind and said, "But we have to slowly pack our things. If nothing unexpected happens, my brother's letter should arrive soon."

He Xiang agreed and went back to order the maid away. Gu Xi quickly blew out the lights and went to sleep. However, early the next morning, he learned from the maid sent by the Pei Mansion that the two old An ladies had called Yu Tang to the main courtyard to talk early in the morning.

Gu Xi frowned and said to Liu Ye, the maidservant of the Pei Mansion, who was serving her, half teasingly and half sarcastically: "You are well-informed. You know everything about the slightest movement of Old An."

But Liu Ye was honest and didn't hear the hidden meaning of Gu Xi at all. She answered naively: "We are all in Old An's house. If Old An doesn't want us to know, Aunt Chen and Aunt Ji will definitely find a way to keep it from us. But what we know, we can definitely tell! Besides, I heard from Sister Liu Xu who is on duty in Miss Yu's house that Miss Yu is a very good person. I'm sure she won't take these little things to heart."

Is this a small matter?

I really don't know if it's because Mr. An is too old to care about things anymore, or if it's because the second wife is not capable of taking care of these things?

In Gu's family, spreading rumors like this is unacceptable.

Gu Xi suddenly thought of the first wife.

She has already talked to the first wife several times. Should she continue this relationship? Or should she say goodbye to the first wife before leaving, which would also be considered as an acquaintance?

Gu Xi was a little undecided, so he put the matter behind him for the time being, dressed up, and went to see Pei Laoan.

Old Master Pei was talking to Yu Tang: "...The matter of Ku'an Temple is of great benefit to your reputation. I don't know what you are thinking, little girl, to just refuse it. However, you are still young, and the matter of Ku'an Temple cannot be settled in a day or two. I think you should discuss it with your mother when you go back, and then come back to me."

Yu Tang smiled and thanked Mr. Pei, but still firmly refused to take all the credit for Ku'an Temple: "A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. For us from a small family, it is most important to live a stable life. Don't give up what you deserve, and don't expect what you can't afford. This is the duty of a person. Besides, although the idea of ​​making incense is good, if it weren't for the support of the Pei Mansion, I wouldn't dare to think so. You say that, it really makes me feel embarrassed."

As Pei Laoan listened, he could not help but exchange glances with Yi Laoan, then showed a very interested look, leaned forward slightly, raised his long eyebrows and said "Oh", "Your words are fresh, this is the first time I heard it. Then tell me, what do you deserve? What can you not wish for?"

Of course, Yu Tang couldn't say that he had lived two lives, and felt that no matter how great the fame and fortune were, it was not as good as a family living together in peace. It also couldn't be said that the Pei family was powerful and influential. If they supported Ku'an Temple to sell incense, no one would dare to make things difficult for them, which would be a hundred times and a thousand times more convenient than others. Fortunately, she was quick-witted and quickly thought of an excuse: "If there was no Pei Mansion, I just wanted to help the masters of Ku'an Temple, but I would just help send a few old cotton shirts in winter and a few old mats in summer. Although it is also a good deed, it can only treat the symptoms and not the root cause. But with the support of the two old Ans, I dare to suggest that Ku'an Temple make incense. Even if the cost is a bit expensive at the beginning, if this thing is done, it will benefit the entire Ku'an Temple and even the women who come to Ku'an Temple in the future. If it fails, the cost will only be the pocket money of the two old Ans..." Speaking of this, she pursed her lips and smiled before continuing, "I am doing this because there is a big tree behind me to cool off, otherwise how dare I come up with such a wild idea."

The two old An people laughed when they heard this.

Old Master Pei waved his hands in a good mood and said, "You've passed this test. We won't let you show up in public or stand at the center of the storm. The women in the Pei Mansion will take care of this matter."

Yu Tang hurriedly thanked the two old Ans.

Mr. Yi Laoan also looked at her lovingly and nodded slightly.

It can be seen that he has a good impression of her.

Yu Tang breathed a sigh of relief.

A maid came in and reported that Miss Gu was here.