Gu Lin ran back to Xiangsiyuan and burst into tears in front of Aunt Bai.
When Aunt Bai saw this, she was immediately heartbroken.
"Lin'er, what's wrong with you? Did someone bully you? Tell me and I'll vent your anger for you."
Gu Lin gritted her teeth, and her makeup was smudged.
She didn't care about these things and wiped her tears and said, "It's my elder sister. She said that my aunt goes to the upper room every day to set rules. She must have offended the mistress and was punished by her.
She even ridiculed me in front of my second sister, saying that it was a banquet hosted by the wife of the prefect and I had no part in it.
"Wuwu... Auntie, what should I do? If all my sisters go to the party and I'm the only one not going, it would be so embarrassing. I won't live any longer."
After hearing this, Aunt Bai smiled coldly and thought, "Gu Zhen must be itching for trouble."
She touched Gu Lin's head and said earnestly, "You're still not steady enough. I thought it was a big deal, but it's such a small matter that you came back crying. If someone saw us, those little villains would start gossiping about us again."
Gu Lin tried hard to stop crying and looked at Aunt Bai eagerly, "Aunt, what should I do? I also want to go to the banquet hosted by the prefect's wife. If all my sisters go and I'm the only one who doesn't go, I, I... wow..."
Gu Lin's tears, which had just stopped, began to fall again.
Aunt Bai raised her hand, took out a handkerchief, and gently wiped away Gu Lin's tears.
She said, "I assure you that you will be able to attend the banquet hosted by the wife of the prefect."
"Really? But Madam doesn't like my aunt, and her daughter is also disliked by Madam. Will Madam still let me attend the banquet?"
Aunt Bai said with certainty, "Of course. No matter what, I will let you attend the banquet hosted by the prefect's wife."
Gu Lin suddenly laughed, tears still on her face. She hugged Aunt Bai's waist and said, "Aunt Bai is so kind."
Aunt Bai smiled and gently stroked Gu Lin's back.
She looked out the window, her eyes gradually darkening.
If Mrs. Xie is unkind, don't blame her for being unjust.
Aunt Bai suddenly smiled silently, with a hint of sarcasm on the corner of her mouth.
…
Go upstairs and keep the doors and windows closed.
In this hot summer, it adds a touch of heat.
Xie sat in the upper seat, and all the maids were sent away.
In front of her stood a woman.
This old woman was none other than Mrs. Xie’s most trusted confidant, Madam Ping.
Anything that Xie was not convenient to deal with was handled by Nanny Ping.
It can be said that the only person who knows all of Xie's secrets is Nanny Ping.
There was no one in the room, so Xie lowered her voice and asked, "How is it?"
Nanny Ping nodded slightly. "The news has been confirmed. The prefect's wife will host a banquet in ten days, and Pei Yun, the daughter of Marquis Lu Pei Ren, will definitely attend."
Xie was a little nervous and her palms began to sweat.
She held her handkerchief and asked, "Is the news true?"
Nanny Ping said with certainty, "This news was sent by the spies that the Master had planted in Jinzhou. There's no mistake about it."
Xie was visibly relieved. The news sent by the spy placed by her elder brother in Jinzhou had to be correct.
Although the second master Xie has left Jinzhou, the Xie family still has to complete the tasks assigned by the first master Xie Mao.
Pei Yun will attend the banquet in ten days, which is an opportunity that comes right to her doorstep.
Xie naturally couldn't miss it.
Xie asked, "Is everything ready?"
Madam Ping took out a small porcelain bottle from her bosom and said, "Please take a look, Madam."
Xie took the porcelain bottle, opened the lid, smelled it, and found it had a slight fragrance.
“How’s the effect?”
Madam Ping said with a smug look on her face, "This drug is very effective. Those who are drugged will remain conscious, but their limbs will be weak.
In this way, the Sixth Young Master can easily capture Miss Pei and make the matter a fait accompli.
At that time, the Duke of Lu would have to hold his nose and agree to this marriage for the sake of Miss Pei's reputation."
Upon hearing this, Xie nodded, feeling more confident.
Madam Ping looked at Mrs. Xie and asked softly, "Madam, should we tell the Sixth Young Master about this?"
Xie looked hesitant.
Finally, she shook her head slightly, "It's better not to tell Liu Lang. When the time comes, I will arrange for the maid to lead him over."
"But what if the Sixth Young Master doesn't cooperate?"
Xie smiled softly upon hearing this. "A single man and a single woman, living together in the same room, even if nothing happened, so what? Outsiders will only think that something happened between Liu Lang and Miss Pei. If we make good arrangements, the marriage will be a success."
Matron Ping frowned. She wasn't as optimistic as Madam Xie. "Madam, I've heard that Marquis Lu has a violent temper. What if he hurts the Sixth Young Master in a fit of rage? What should we do?"
When Xie heard this, she also frowned.
She thought about all the possibilities and finally stuck to her original decision.
"It's better not to tell Liu Lang about this. If the matter is exposed, Liu Lang can use the excuse of being ignorant and being plotted against to get away with it."
Madam Ping asked, "If this fails, how should we respond when the Master asks about it?"
Xie snorted coldly, "Big Brother's mission is important, but Liu Lang's life is more important. I can't put Liu Lang in danger. Marrying into the Pei family doesn't necessarily require Liu Lang. At worst, I can let the third girl..."
When Xie said this, her heart ached.
Gu Yue is her most precious daughter, how could she bear to send Gu Yue to the Pei family as a concubine.
Yes, if Gu Yue wants to enter the Pei family, under the current conditions, she can only be a concubine.
Pei Ren, Marquis of Lu, had his eldest son, Young Master Pei, married early and now had a child.
If I want to marry into the Pei family, I can still make some adjustments if it’s in the capital.
But now that I am in the northwest, I can only rely on Miss Pei and Young Master Pei.
If Liu Lang Gu Yan fails to succeed in winning over Miss Pei, he will have no choice but to turn his attention to Young Master Pei.
But Young Master Pei was already married, so even if Gu Yue married him, she could only be a concubine.
When Xie thought of the consequences, her heart ached.
She clutched her chest and said to Madam Ping, "No matter what, Liu Lang must make Miss Pei a fait accompli."
Madam Ping said calmly, "Madam, in order to ensure the success of this matter, I believe that the truth must be told to the Sixth Young Master. Let him cooperate with your plan, Madam."
"How can I tell him?"
Xie felt guilty.
Her son is so outstanding and proud.
How could she tell her beloved son: Go and sleep with Miss Pei, and I will clean up the mess for you afterwards and let you marry Miss Pei.
Xie closed her eyes and couldn't speak.
Doing so would expose her ugliest side in front of her son, making her appear despicable and unbearable.
She couldn't bear the thought that her precious son would look at her with disbelief and disgust.
She would rather hide it from her son and do it secretly.
Afterwards, just treat it as an accident.
In this way, her image in her son's mind is still that of a loving mother.
Nanny Ping looked at Mrs. Xie and sighed secretly.
Nanny Ping knew exactly what Mrs. Xie was thinking.
"Madam, you are too soft-hearted. The Sixth Young Master is grown up now, and it's time for him to know these things."
"Shut up!"
Xie clutched the armrests of the chair tightly and scolded Madam Ping harshly, "You make it sound easy, but how can I even begin to talk about something like this? Liu Lang, he's determined to study and become an official. How can I let him get involved in these dirty things?"
"Sixth Young Master will be exposed to these things sooner or later. The sooner he knows about it, the sooner he can take precautions and not worry about being tricked."
Xie's face turned pale and she shook her head repeatedly, "I can't speak."
Madam Ping thought for a moment and said, "Since Madam is unable to speak, I will speak for you."
Xie stared at Madam Ping intently, anger burning in her heart. "What on earth are you up to? Are you deliberately trying to drive a wedge between us mother and son?"
Nanny Ping said expressionlessly, "I dare not! But Madam, you underestimate the Sixth Young Master. The Sixth Young Master has been intelligent and steady since he was young.
If the Madam doesn't tell the Sixth Young Master, can't he make his own judgment?
I'm afraid that the moment the Sixth Young Master pushed the door open and saw Miss Pei, he had already guessed everything.
Madam, think about it, what was the Sixth Young Master's mood at that time? Would he resent Madam for this?
If Madam had told the Sixth Young Master earlier, and if he hadn't agreed, we could have just dropped the matter and found another solution.
If the Sixth Young Master understands Madam's efforts and is willing to cooperate, then things will be much easier. Could it be that Madam is really willing to send the Third Young Lady to the Pei family as a concubine?"
Xie hesitated and struggled.
Her lips opened and closed as she asked uncertainly, "Do you really want to tell Liu Lang?"
Madam Ping nodded heavily. "If this matter is to succeed, it cannot be done without the cooperation of the Sixth Young Master. Madam, please do not hesitate any longer."
Xie closed her eyes in pain and nodded slightly, "Then you go see Liu Lang and explain everything to him."
"As you command."
Nanny Ping breathed a sigh of relief.
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