No one expected that the person who spoke out in opposition was Pei Xuan.
He has always given people an impression of being generous and kind. Pei Tong and Gu Xi both focused their attention on Pei Yan, but Pei Yan was surprisingly easy to talk to. It was Pei Xuan who jumped out at the critical moment and expressed his opposition.
Everyone looked at him in surprise.
Pei Xuan's expression became more solemn. He said in a deep voice, "I don't agree with this. Leaving the clan is not that simple. Pei Tong is the eldest grandson of the clan. If he leaves the clan, what is the reason? And sister-in-law, the Yang family can rely on their close relationship with my eldest brother to say that our family is related to the assassination of the second prince. If he leaves the clan, who will be held responsible if any unfavorable words are spread against the Pei family?" When he said this, he stared at Pei Tong with a sharp gaze, "You already know why your grandfather died. Have you ever thought about how many people like your grandfather there are in the hundreds of years of history of the Pei family? What kind of unknown sacrifices have there been? We can't be so selfish. For you alone, the Pei family's hundreds of years of foundation and the lives of hundreds of people are at risk."
"I..." Pei Tong was speechless and couldn't utter a word.
Pei Yan laughed dryly twice and said, "Second brother, don't worry about these things. The moon waxes and wanes, and people have ups and downs. This is the truth. The Pei family has been rich for so many generations, and maybe today is the day for it to fall apart. Future matters will be taken care of by future generations. If he wants to leave, let him leave. I don't believe that they can clear themselves of the blame by talking nonsense outside. If you don't believe it, we'll just wait and see."
Such cold and irresponsible words came out of Pei Yan's mouth without any decadence, but rather with an eagerness to try, like a hunter who wants to create a hunt without prey.
Pei Tong's eyes widened.
Gu Xi felt a chill on his back.
Yes. It would have been fine if there hadn't been this confrontation. With this confrontation, all the causes and consequences were revealed, and everyone knew what happened back then. It was Pei You who was involved in the dispute over the crown prince, and it was Pei You who used the Pei family's resources to help the third prince. Even if they were divided, could this matter be so easily divided up, and could it be so easily said that it had nothing to do with them?
Therefore, it would be better if the first wife did not make a fuss everywhere. If she did, it would not only be the Pei family that would be dragged into the water. Maybe the Pei family could even use this division of the clan as a punishment for their family.
Gu Xi looked at Pei Yan's calm face, and suddenly felt as if he could see his evil intentions beneath his handsome face.
She was so anxious that sweat broke out on her forehead. She couldn't help but shout, "No, we can't do this. We don't divide the clan. Why should we divide the clan? One family should not speak differently. If there is any conflict, just tell us and we will find a way to mediate. Why do we have to make a scene and let everyone laugh at us?"
As long as they are still part of the Pei family, the Pei family cannot throw them out, and the Pei family cannot shirk responsibility for everything Pei You does. Only in this way will the Pei family protect them!
Besides, the Pei family has other descendants besides the clan, and those descendants are just not as bright as the clan. But if you think about it carefully, no matter who is pulled out alone, their strength should not be underestimated.
Isn’t the Li Duan family famous because of the birth of Li Yi, a fourth-rank official?
The Pei family has more than one fourth-rank official.
There are also Pei Yi and others who live in seclusion at home.
Pei Yan must have calculated all this, which is why he seemed to be well-intentioned and generous, but in fact he was forcing, tempting, and seducing Pei Tong to leave the sect.
The more Gu Xi thought about it, the more she felt that she was right, and the more sweat appeared on her forehead.
She was afraid that Pei Tong would say something inappropriate or do something inappropriate at this time, so she hurriedly pulled Pei Tong's sleeve, lowered her voice, and said hurriedly: "Say something quickly!" She was also afraid that he would act impulsively like before, and did not care who was present, so she lowered her voice again and hurriedly warned Pei Tong: "Fenzong, do you want to hang out with the Yang family? After the death of your father-in-law, the Yang family helped you so much, don't you think it's worth it? Are you going to find a way to compensate your father-in-law for what he did?"
Even if Pei Tong wanted to make up for Pei You's mistake, she would have to have the ability to do so.
Pei Tong was more confused.
He just wanted to find out whether his father's death was related to someone in his family, but it got to the point where the elders in his family wanted him to split up the family.
Why did he want to divide the sect?
Just as Gu Xi said, although splitting up the sect would certainly give him more freedom, splitting up the sect also meant that no one would protect him.
Is he going to join the Yang family?
How can the Yang family protect him when they can't even protect themselves?
But why has he come to this point?
"I don't know!" Pei Tong murmured, looking around at a loss.
Pei Yan looked calm and content, as if this was not an important occasion, just a casual chat in the summer; Yu Tang paid close attention to Pei Yan's mood, as if there was nothing else worth her concern; Pei Xuan looked at him unhappily, with undisguised disappointment in his eyes; the second wife huddled in a corner, trying to make people ignore her existence. Gu Xi was still the same as before, always impatient at critical moments, always speaking out to stop him or trying to change his decision before he made the final decision.
Or maybe it's not that I lose my temper, but that I just don't have confidence in him?
As a couple, they rarely discuss things in advance when it comes to deciding each other's fate.
His third uncle and aunt should be different from them, right?
Whenever something happened, my third aunt always believed in my third uncle wholeheartedly.
But was this the result of prior discussion, or was it because the third aunt loved the third uncle and was willing to bear any consequences of his actions?
Pei Tong didn't want to think about it.
Because if he continued to think about it, he would only doubt whether Gu Xi had ever liked him. Was he a man who couldn't even conquer his wife?
Pei Tong lowered his head and said, "I don't want to leave the sect, but I also don't want my father to die in vain!"
What should I do?
Gu Xi looked at Pei Tong and felt that he should not have sympathized with him just now.
Is this something a human would say?
Gu Xi is very tired.
She lowered her head and touched her forehead.
Pei Yan sneered and said, "Then what do you say? Since you are dissatisfied, then think of a way to solve this matter, right?"
Pei Tong had no idea either.
He just intuitively felt that if he just gave up without saying anything, he would be too unfair to his father who passed away young.
He said, "Both uncles are very resourceful. Could you please teach me?"
Pei Xuan's lips twitched, but Pei Yan interrupted him ruthlessly and indifferently: "I think my idea is very good. Since you disagree, then put forward your opinions and suggestions. Don't always expect others to solve your problems. Aren't you very opinionated? After listening to your uncle's words, you decided to come to us to settle the score. What? Do you think this is a game? If you don't want to play, everyone has to stop and start over. Are you only like this in front of us elders, in front of those who value you and tolerate you? Or are you like this outside as well? Is it because you have had a rough fate since childhood, and the people and things you encounter are too unfair to me? When I was outside, I never encountered such a good thing. Can you take back what you said? Can you not admit what you did? Everyone still flatters and coaxes you, as if nothing happened! Pei Tong, you are very lucky!"
Not to mention Pei Tong, even Gu Xi felt embarrassed after hearing what he said.
She glanced at Pei Tong.
Pei Tong's face flushed and she murmured, unable to speak.
Pei Yan, however, had no intention of letting him go, and continued, "If you think this matter is still the responsibility of us two uncles, let us give you some advice. I still say the same thing. You should leave the sect. If others ask about it, I will say that I am now the sect master, and it is a bit awkward for you to stay in the Pei family, so it is better to set up a new sect. You see, I have even thought about the follow-up with you. What else are you dissatisfied with?"
He almost pointed at Pei Tong's nose and said, "You don't have the ability to solve the problem, so why do you make demands?"
Pei Tong was unwilling to accept this and whispered, "How can I see my father if you put me in hell?"
Pei Yan sneered, "When will you be able to enter the underworld? It will probably take another 20 to 30 years, but if you want to walk out of this door, you have to solve the current problem first. I have also made an appointment with the people from the Yang family and the Gu family to come, and I have to give them an explanation. Don't dither, hurry up and make a choice." After that, he sneered, "You are the only one in the world who has a father, and others don't. Your father is a bunch of rotten things, why should my father clean up his mess. Don't you want to know why your grandfather beat me three times? I told my father to leave your father alone and expel him from the clan. He can do whatever he wants, just don't touch our Pei family's plate. Look, without the Pei family, what is he?"
Pei Tong's face turned pale and blue, and he lowered his head in silence.
Pei Yan asked Pei Xuan: "Second brother, what do you mean?"
Pei Xuan had come back to his senses by now. He looked at his handsome yet cold brother and didn't know what to say.
Pei Tong was still young and didn't know how hard-hearted and quick-witted his third uncle was.
When the Yang family was trying to threaten the Pei family with their eldest brother's affairs, Pei Yan had probably already started making plans.
At this point it's just a matter of showing off one's wealth.
His hatred for his brother should have long surpassed his love for his nephews.
If the Yang family didn't threaten their family, it would be fine if Pei Tong didn't question them. Pei Yan had no way to vent his anger, and he would have to keep it to himself. But Pei Tong chose the most inappropriate way and method to question the truth of that year.
Even if he stood on Pei Tong's side, could Pei Yan remain calm?
Judging from Pei Yan's personality, this should only be the beginning. He must have other arrangements that have not been implemented yet.
How should he choose?
Standing on the eldest nephew's side, he feels sorry for his younger brother!
If he stood on his younger brother's side, he would feel sorry for his brother...or maybe, he wasn't sorry for his brother, but sorry for his father's death.
Pei Xuan sat in the flower hall, suddenly feeling lost and not knowing what to do.
Pei Tong, should be the same as him!
His eyes fell on his nephew.