“Guangzong, you really did something to Wan Ning…” Pei Tai couldn’t bring himself to finish the sentence; it was too embarrassing. “You’re so foolish. She’s your sister, and what about Cui Hailu? Couldn’t you have stopped her when you realized something was wrong?”
Even now, Cui Hailu is still arguing, and she doesn't forget to wink at Pei Guangzong, "Dad, the siblings were just joking around, it's not like what Wan Ning said at all, Guangzong is innocent!"
Pei Guangzong nodded guiltily, "We were just joking. She disrespected her elders, so I deliberately gave her a little lesson to punish her for being disloyal and unfilial."
Hearing the mother and son's flimsy explanation, the expressions of the three members of the Pei family finally softened.
Pei Zexing frowned. "You're not allowed to joke about these things anymore. If word gets out, it will be bad for the Pei family. And you, Wan Ning, your brother didn't mean it. He apologizes to you, and that'll be the end of it."
"That won't do." Fu Wanning wasn't going to let it go easily; she was determined to expose the mother and her two children. "Their lies were full of holes, and you actually believed them? You're incredibly stupid. No wonder you didn't even know your house was robbed, and you still have the nerve to suspect me. I'm truly speechless!"
"I can only say that you have no reason to be robbed. You wouldn't even notice if you lost your own money. No wonder my own brother was switched with a fake for twenty years and I didn't even realize it!"
Cui Hailu and the other two's expressions changed drastically. "You're talking nonsense!"
Fu Wanning ignored everything and paid no attention to the shocked and angry expressions on the faces of the Pei family. "Am I talking nonsense? Anyone with eyes can see that I don't look alike at all. You already knew about your background. No wonder you always try to take advantage of me. If I wasn't worried that the Pei family would find out that you're an imposter, you would have bullied me long ago."
"Why is Cui Hailu so good to you, Pei Guangzong? Because you, Pei Guangzong, are Cui Hailu's nephew from her maternal family. How could she not be good to you?"
Cui Hailu never expected Fu Wanning to be so sharp-tongued, revealing the truth in public and deliberately trying to ruin their lives. "Mom, you and my aunt are the best of friends. You've always known me best. I'm already lucky to have married into the Pei family. How could I possibly do anything to betray them? It's clear that Wanning resents my preferential treatment and neglect of her. I admit that, and I'm willing to change. Why does she have to force us to our deaths?"
“Our Guangzong and the battalion commander’s daughter are engaged. These rumors have reached the ears of the in-laws, and Wan Ning has ruined a good marriage.”
Pei Guangzong believed that as long as he didn't admit it, Fu Wanning couldn't do anything to him. After all, Fu Wanning was just being sarcastic and had no evidence to prove that he was an imposter. "You also harbor resentment towards my fiancée. You think she looks down on you and doesn't want her to be your sister-in-law, so you want to break up our engagement. How cruel you are to try to destroy my happiness and the foundation of the Pei family. This marriage will benefit the Pei family, do you understand?"
Zhao Baiping was persuaded by Cui Hailu. Cui Hailu's aunt had once saved her life, and it was also Old Lady Fu who introduced Cui Hailu to her, praising her for being well-behaved, sensible, and understanding. Later, Cui Hailu lived up to Old Lady Fu's words, and Zhao Baiping was very satisfied with her. She was smart enough to win over her son's heart and prevent him from being bewitched by that vile woman, Fu Qingning.
"Alright, with your aunt's guarantee, how could I not trust you?"
Pei Tai's expression was gloomy and uncertain. He was not as easily fooled as Zhao Baiping, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what the problem was.
However, Pei Guangzong was right about one thing: the marriage between the Pei family and Battalion Commander Du's family could not be called off.
The most urgent task is to shut Fu Wanning up.
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