Pei Tong's words shocked everyone.

What does he mean by that?!

What happened?!

The Second Wife and Gu Xi were stunned for a long while.

Pei Yan, who had guessed a little, did not evade the question. His eyes were filled with a gloom that no one could understand, and he stood there with a sneer, as if Pei Tong was an ignorant child who was making trouble for no reason.

Pei Tong became even more annoyed.

That's it.

This third uncle of his was like this. Every time he looked at him, he looked like an idiot. And he was indeed an idiot. How could he trust his uncle whom he had not seen for a long time and doubt his mother and uncle?

The expression on his face suddenly turned fierce.

But when Yu Tang, who was in a daze, saw his expression, he shuddered.

Pei Tong hated Pei Yan, Pei Tong wanted Pei Yan to compensate his father, Pei Tong might hurt Pei Yan... These thoughts flashed through her mind, and her hand appeared in front of Pei Yan faster than her heart - she slapped Pei Tong's hand that was reaching for Pei Yan's collar.

Her men also stood in front of Pei Yan faster than her heart, and shouted at Pei Tong: "What do you want to do? Are you committing treason? He is your uncle, not someone you have nothing to do with. If you dare to touch him today, you will be expelled from the Pei family for 'disrespect'!"

Pei Tong felt a pain in her finger, and then heard Yu Tang's angry rebuke.

As his hand paused, his rationality returned a little.

No matter what, Pei Yan is his elder. He is indeed disrespectful to his elders by calling Pei Yan by his full name. If he cannot say Pei Yan's ugly name, his reputation will surely be ruined and he will lose the qualification to take the imperial examination.

No, he can't do that!

He also has to clear his father's name and take care of his mother and younger brother, so he can't be so impulsive.

Impulsiveness has no benefit other than giving him a momentary sense of satisfaction.

Pei Tong kept telling herself to "stay calm", and the hand that was reaching out to Pei Yan slowly fell to her side.

Pei Yan looked at it and snorted with disdain.

This is his brother’s eldest son.

Longer than women's hands.

Don’t even dare to lose your temper!

Not even questioning!

I don’t even have the courage to hit anyone!

What's the use of a man like this?

He couldn't help but speak: "Why didn't you yell? Your wife and your second aunt are here. Aren't you going to settle accounts with me? What's the matter? You were stopped by someone, and you came to your senses and shrank back! You called me 'Pei Xiaguang' so loudly just now, why don't you yell anymore?"

Pei Tong's face turned pale when she heard this.

Yu Tang wanted to cover this guy's mouth and drag him aside.

However, covering your mouth is definitely not an option.

He is much taller than her.

But it can be dragged aside.

Yu Tang didn't think much about it and pulled Pei Yan to the side.

What a rude thing this guy said!

Now that Pei Tong has calmed down, who can guarantee that he can continue to remain calm after listening to Pei Yan's words?

Pei Yan was the same. Even if he wanted to curse someone without using profanity, he would stay away from that person. If someone gets angry after being cursed, no one cares who you are. You will still slap him in the face, regardless of whether you hit him or not. First of all, you will lose his momentum. What's the point of arguing then?

Yu Tang muttered to himself.

He only knows how to talk about others, but he himself is still half-baked.

She couldn't help herself and whispered to Pei Yan, "Say less! Even if you have to talk, stay away from him! A wise man never suffers a loss in front of him. You are usually so smart, how come you are so confused at the critical moment!"

The wife's voice was gentle yet crisp. Although she was complaining, it also revealed her concern and worry that were unmistakable.

Pei Yan felt as if a bucket of cold water was poured on his head in the middle of winter, and he suddenly calmed down.

He was indeed too impulsive just now.

Hearing Pei Tong calling him "Pei Xiaguang" in a disrespectful manner, he was really furious. He was so angry that he just wanted to teach him a lesson, but he didn't expect Yu Tang was still by his side.

The six arts of a gentleman, although nowadays people are not so particular about these, the Pei family is conservative. In addition to playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, their children also learn riding, archery and boxing. Pei Tong has been with his parents in the capital since he was a child. The education he received is more inclined to the nouveau riche requirements of the Yang family, "study hard and become an official". Selling to the emperor's family, he is no longer like a descendant of the Pei family. Although the words hurt him, if he really wants to reach out to him, it depends on whether he is willing.

But Yu Tang didn’t know!

So, she got anxious and not only knocked Pei Tong's hand away, but also stood in front of him, protecting him without knowing whether he was right or wrong...

Atang must have loved him so much that he didn't even care about his own safety and didn't even care about right or wrong.

Pei Yan felt happy and sweet just thinking about it, and all his dissatisfaction and resentment disappeared.

Regardless of the broad daylight, he hugged Yu Tang's shoulders tightly outside the house and whispered to her, "It's okay! I know what's going on. Just take care of yourself."

Even so, how could Yu Tang feel at ease! Especially what Pei Tong said just now, every word accused Pei Yan of killing Pei You. Whether it was true or not, if such words were to spread out, and Pei Yan also took the position of the clan leader of their family, it would be very bad for Pei Yan's reputation.

Yu Tang ignored Pei Yan and frowned, looking at Pei Tong with disapproval, and said loudly: "Do you want to talk here so that the maids can hear clearly and distinguish right from wrong? Or do you want to go to the study or the flower hall, wait for the second uncle to come back, and invite the people from the Yang family and the Gu family to come over and talk it out?"

The Yang family members are behind this, so they must be called in for confrontation.

The Gu family is Gu Xi's maternal family. Since ancient times, when something big happens, the uncle's family is an important witness, so naturally they have to be invited. Moreover, Gu Chang has obviously reached an agreement with Pei Yan, and Gu Chang is not someone who can be manipulated by others. Inviting people here, regardless of whether they can help or not, at least it can make the situation more complicated and let more people know what Pei Tong did.

This was the idea that Yu Tang came up with on a whim while he was speaking.

Pei Tong also wanted to know the truth.

He was just too excited.

Since the Yang family said that his father's death was related to his third uncle, then everyone should make things clear, so that he won't mistake a thief for his father and be too ashamed to face his father in his afterlife.

He responded loudly and coldly, "Okay."

Yu Tang immediately asked someone to invite people from the Yang and Gu families over.

Gu Xi and the Second Wife finally came to their senses.

The Second Wife wanted to pull Yu Tang and ask her what was going on, but Yu Tang was held in Pei Yan's arms. She was too embarrassed to pull Yu Tang's hand, so she had to say, "I, I'll ask someone to urge the Second Master to come back quickly!"

Yu Tang nodded.

Gu Xi cursed Pei Tong in his heart.

How can there be such stupid people?

Even if Pei You's death was related to Pei Yan, he had no fame or power at the time, and was still living under the hands of his two uncles. Why would he turn against Pei Yan? Even if he was angry and wanted to turn against him, couldn't he first pull Pei Xuan to his side and let Pei Xuan help him out?

You have no support around you, yet you dare to shout here, and dare to let the Pei family call the Yang family like this? Can't you find a way to inform the Yang family before the Pei family calls them over, so that they can be prepared?

Gu Xi was so angry that his chest heaved, his mind raced, and without realizing it, he took several steps back, moving further away from Pei Tong.

She glanced around.

The second wife was too embarrassed to look at Yu Tang and Pei Yan. She blushed and leaned to the side to talk to the maid beside her. Pei Yan whispered something to Yu Tang with a smile in his eyes. Yu Tang kept nodding and occasionally responded to Pei Yan softly. The two of them were so affectionate that you could smell the scent of sugar. And her good husband Pei Tong, who didn't know what he was thinking, stood there with a wooden expression, as if the anger just now had swallowed up all the energy in his body and he could no longer produce any passion.

She breathed a sigh of relief and quickly called He Xiang over, whispering to her to find a way to tell Gu Chang what had just happened, adding: "You must do it before the Pei family. Don't let the young master step on a landmine without knowing anything."

In this way, his brother can consider whether to get involved in the Pei family's affairs? What excuse should he use if he doesn't come? What should he say after he comes? Which side should he stand on?

He Xiang had been frightened out of her wits by Pei Tong just now. After hearing what Gu Xi said, she knew how powerful he was. She nodded repeatedly and ran away in a flash.

But even though she ran away, she was unable to leave the house.

When he was at the side door, the maid from Yutang's room stopped him with a half-smile, and asked, "Where are you going? Doesn't the eldest young lady want you to serve her? Something happened at home today, and the third wife said that no one in the inner house, from the sweepers to the flower waterers, can leave this door. You are the most capable person in front of the eldest young lady, so please don't make things difficult for us who are doing the work."

No matter how much Ren Hexiang tried to persuade him or give him money, it was of no use. She was still stopped at the side door by Yu Tang's men.

He Xiang had no choice but to run back to find Gu Xi.

There was no one on the corridor. He Xiang searched for a long time before she found that Gu Xi and others had gone to the flower hall in Pei Yan's courtyard, which was the nearest place.

He Xiang tiptoed into the flower hall and realized that except for the very intimate people like Nanny Jin beside the Second Wife and Qing Yuan beside the Third Wife, all the other people who had been with the Second Wife, the Third Wife and even the Third Master were gone. The maids and servants who served tea and water were all replaced by people she didn't know. She wanted to find out what happened after she left, but there was no one she knew.

She couldn't help but feel scared and ran to Gu Xi's side, trying to get as close to him as possible.

Gu Xi was unhappy and asked her in a low voice: "What's going on?"

He Xiang glanced at the flower hall, where the sound of placing and bringing teacups became infinitely amplified because of the silence. She suppressed her voice again and again and whispered to Gu Xi, "I can't get out! The Third Madam has people guarding the side door. She said that no one in the inner house is allowed to go out." After she finished speaking, she thought for a moment and said, "I haven't met anyone along the way."

In other words, the inner house has been controlled, and without Yu Tang, no one can move around.

But she had just been staring at Yu Tang. When did Yu Tang give the order? Qing Yuan had also been by her side just now. Who was the one who delivered the message on behalf of Yu Tang?

Gu Xi was a little confused.

A servant came running in, panting, "The second master is back!"