Pei Tong's eyes were sincere, with a hint of sadness between his brows. When thinking about what he said, most people would probably feel sympathy and become tolerant after seeing such a scene.

Unfortunately, he did not meet most people, but the Gu brothers and sisters.

Neither Gu Chang nor Gu Xi comforted him immediately without any emotion. Gu Chang even asked aggressively: "If that's the case, why did you agree to study at the Gu family? Is it because of something that happened to the Pei family in the past few years?"

The Pei family's clan school is completely different from other families'. Other families' clan schools will accept children of in-laws, and even actively or passively accept children from poor families for the sake of connections, and sometimes even sponsor them to participate in the imperial examinations. However, the Pei family's clan school only accepts children of the Pei family, which makes others not very familiar with the children of the Pei family. Some people don't even know that the Pei family has a clan school.

Gu Chang has always been very curious about the Pei family's clan studies and wanted to find an opportunity to take a look. He asked this question partly because he doubted Pei Tong's words, and partly because he wanted to find an opportunity to inquire about the Pei family's clan studies and see if he could find an opportunity to visit the Pei family's clan studies.

Who knows Pei Tong smiled bitterly and shook her head, and said helplessly: "I went to Gu's house to study in order to comfort my mother. You should have heard that my mother has been living with my father in the capital since she got married, and she didn't get along with my grandmother much. After my father passed away, she was alone in Lin'an. She was unfamiliar with the place and lonely, and her life was not going well. Moreover, she was not used to the climate and life in Lin'an. She froze her hands in the first winter in Lin'an. In addition, the Pei family studies are now led by Princess Yi. "My father had a conflict with Lord Yi over the imperial examination... My mother felt sorry for me and thought that I was not living a good life. She was a loving mother and thought that the Gu family... was my Yue family. If I could hang out with Yue family members and become friends with my uncles and brothers like my father did, my life would be happier than in Lin'an. That's why she decided on this matter. I couldn't bear to make my mother sad, so I agreed. I never thought that such a misunderstanding would happen!"

Gu Xi breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at his brother.

Gu Chang still asked: "Why did your father have a conflict with Lord Yi?"

If it was for the family's resources, the Pei family was wealthy and powerful. Not to mention supporting a Jinshi, even if Pei You became an official, the Pei family would continue to subsidize his expenses as before. How could there be a conflict?

This is also an important reason why Gu Chang thinks that the Pei family is a good in-law.

Everyone knows that the salary of an official is very little, not enough to support a family. Officials who do not have family subsidies will easily go astray.

Pei Tong thought for a moment and whispered, "Originally, this matter should not be told by a young man like me, but since you asked, I am not afraid of your laughter. There is a clan rule in our family that the eldest son cannot take up an official post. So my great-grandfather and grandfather both stopped at being officials. It's not that they were incapable of continuing to take the exam, but because of this family rule. When my father was young, he was very knowledgeable, and he was young. He was very angry and dissatisfied with this family rule. In order to prove himself, he insisted on taking the imperial examination. After passing the examination, he insisted on becoming an official. This made Lord Yi very dissatisfied. He once went to the capital to question my father. The two of them had a very unpleasant quarrel at that time. My mother happened to be there... This is also why my grandfather passed the position of the head of the family to my third uncle, and my mother and I both agreed. "

Gu Chang had heard of this clan rule of the Pei family before, and now that it was confirmed by Pei Tong, he couldn't help but sigh, "It's hard for other families to have a scholar, but your father was willing to give up the position of clan leader for the sake of his career. He is truly a noble man and a role model for our generation."

Pei Tong smiled and said in a low voice, "Thank you for the award," but from his expression, it can be seen that he is very proud of his father.

Because facts have proved that Pei You is not wrong.

He became a third-rank official.

He is the most outstanding offspring of the Pei family in the past three generations.

Gu Chang said: "Regarding your father's last words, no matter what, you'd better find out."

Otherwise he wouldn't be able to say anything.

"You should also reconsider going to Gu's house to study." Gu Chang had already forgiven Pei Tong by this time, so he naturally took care of him as his brother-in-law in his heart. He was more protective of him in his words and deeds. He said, "A noble family like ours, where several generations and branches live together, has some conflicts that are not known to outsiders. I only have one sister, and she only has me as her brother. As for the others, whether they come and go or not, their relationship may not be as good as your classmates who studied together since childhood. You can tell your wife-in-law so that she doesn't have to hold out too much hope."

Rather than relying on the Gu family, it is better to rely on the Yang family.

The Yang family is a simple family, so there isn't so much mess around.

Pei Tong was shocked when he heard this, but he quickly calmed down his expression, bowed respectfully to Gu Chang, thanked him, and promised: "I will explain this matter to mother. You don't have to worry about my third uncle, I will explain it to him in person. As for my studies, I am also going to talk to Lord Yi. I believe that with Lord Yi's broad mind, he will not embarrass me even if I am wrong." At this point, he looked up at Gu Xi and said apologetically: "It's just that Miss Gu may have to live with me in Pei Mansion for a few more years and can't go back to her mother's home often."

It was Pei Tong's thoughtfulness that Gu Xi appreciated.

Hearing him say this, she suddenly felt fortunate that Mrs. Pei liked to support her parents' family.

When she gets married, if she also gives money to her parents' family, whether Mrs. Pei is happy or not is another matter, but Pei Tong will definitely be used to it and won't have any objections. They will definitely not argue about this matter.

Gu Xi smiled and said, "Sir, you worry too much," and turned his gaze to Gu Chang, with a hint of pleading for Pei Tong.

Gu Chang was also unwilling to make things difficult for Pei Tong. If Gu Xi really married him, she could only count on Pei Tong to protect her, and he didn't want to offend anyone.

"Then I'll leave first." He stood up and said goodbye, "Xiaguang is still there waiting for me to talk!"

Although they were engaged, they had not yet gotten married, so Pei Tong could not stay any longer. He said "See you tomorrow" to Gu Xi, and followed Gu Chang out of the courtyard where Gu Xi lived. He was diligent and polite in sending Gu Chang to the meeting room, and said, "I didn't expect you to come. If I had known this, I would have prepared some wine for you to have a few drinks. I wonder when you will leave Lin'an? I can't welcome you, so let me see you off! Otherwise, I will not be at peace."

The tone of his voice carries a certain naivety that is typical of a teenager.

Gu Chang suddenly understood why Gu Xi chose Pei Tong as her husband.

She would rather cultivate someone with a temperament and personality that suits her than live in fear under Pei Yan's watch.

Isn't this his persistence and stubbornness?

They look quite alike as siblings!

Gu Chang smiled and spoke in a gentler voice. He said to Pei Tong, "After the seminar, I will stay in Lin'an for a few days. I will have a few drinks with you then. Just don't get drunk."

Pei Tong smiled embarrassedly.

The youthfulness becomes stronger.

Gu Chang then asked him about his studies.

Pei Tong answered the questions seriously one by one, which aroused Gu Chang's curiosity. When Pei Tong sent him out of the meeting hall, he was reluctant to part with Pei Tong and continued to test Pei Tong's knowledge.

It was not until Tao Qing came out of the conference room and saw him and Pei Tong still standing under the ginkgo tree outside the conference room talking that he smiled and said to him, "You two, if you have anything to say, save it for tomorrow. We all in this room are waiting for you." This interrupted Gu Chang's interest. He said "sorry" apologetically to Pei Tong, sent Pei Tong away, and entered the conference room with Tao Qing.

Pei Tong stood under the gate of the courtyard with double eaves. The bright moonlight shone down, making his figure half in the moonlight and half in the shadow.

After a while, he slowly left the courtyard of the meeting hall.

In the meeting hall, Tao Qing and Pei Yan said to Pei Tong: "The child is getting more and more handsome, and he looks more and more like your family. Has his wedding date been set? You must tell me in advance when he gets married, I want to attend his wedding."

Pei Yan responded with a smile, acting like a good uncle.

Gu Chang couldn't help but glance at Pei Yan.

Pei Yan smiled brilliantly, completely different from his usual coldness and arrogance. If he had not studied Pei Yan carefully before, he would have almost thought that the Pei Yan in front of him was a fake.

He felt a little surprised.

Pei Tong is getting married, not him, so is there any need for him to be so excited?

Gu Chang glanced at Pei Yan again.

Pei Yan not only had a smile on his face, but also looked comfortable and easy-going. He sat leaning against a large pillow. He did not look like someone who was haggling over profits with the heads of various prefectures and would not give in even a little. Instead, he looked like he was playing with these heads and was having a great time.

Gu Chang really couldn't think of anything to be happy about.

He frowned, but in the end he didn't notice anything from Pei Yan's expression.

Pei Yan was in a very good mood, and he did not lose his temper even though Gu Chang looked at him rudely repeatedly.

He felt that Yu Tang was still a little silly.

Whatever he says is what it means.

He would have to think carefully about the Li family's affairs.

First of all, they cannot let their family keep their newly bought house in Hangzhou City. Secondly, it is best to let the Li family clan take care of them, so that others will have nothing to say. Then there is Shen Shanyan. He has to stop helping Li Duan. It is best to turn against him. Otherwise, with Shen Shanyan's eccentric character, if he persuades someone to help the Li family, he will have to spend all his energy to block it. …

His mind was full of wild thoughts, so when Master Wu asked him if he could do it, he didn't react to what Master Wu said. He could only mumble, "I have to think about this matter carefully", which earned him a glare from Tao Qing. When Master Wu went to ask other people, Tao Qing came over and asked him, "Where is your soul? Master Wu said that their family was willing to share the 200,000 taels of silver, but you didn't even agree to such a good thing. Are you possessed by something?" Only then did he realize what he had missed.

But he comforted himself in his heart that all the people present were old foxes who might not always do what they promised. Even if they made a mistake, it didn't matter. What mattered was that they could get the money in real money. Even if he was distracted now, it wouldn't delay anything.