Chapter 32 Yes. Pei Yunzhou, you have no heart, you are despicable! ...
Pei Ji naturally wouldn't want his dowry.
Since ancient times, the bride's dowry belongs entirely to her and will be kept in her own storehouse. She has the right to use it, and others are absolutely not allowed to covet it.
If a man uses a woman's dowry, he will be the most useless person and will be laughed at by others for several lifetimes.
Not to mention that Pei Ji is not such a bastard, and he has already raised the money.
He flatly refused, "The matter has been taken care of. Someone will deliver the money later. How could my husband want your dowry? Isn't it for our child?"
Child.
Will they have children too?
He Zhiliao pursed her lips nervously and excitedly. This was a stupid question. Men can also get pregnant, but it will be a little difficult.
He didn't know when he would be able to have children.
Pei Ji lowered his eyes to look at him, his voice softer, "The point isn't the child, it's that I can't take your dowry. It's yours, you can keep it, you can squander it, but you can't give it to me, or use it to support the Pei family."
If the Pei family has to use even the dowry from the wife's family, what's the point of being an official? They might as well just go back to the countryside and buy a piece of land to sow seeds.
He Zhi blinked. He didn't understand these, he didn't understand anything. Only in the Pei family did he know what he could do and what he couldn't do. He had to ask his mother more.
Pei Ji didn't eat in Songhexuan, so He Zhiliao quickly asked the small kitchen to prepare the meal. Only after returning to the house did he listen to Pei Ji tell him the whole story.
After listening to it, I finally realized what my mother meant yesterday.
I'm worried about you, but my mother says I'm stupid.
He is indeed very stupid. With such a big body, he doesn't look like someone who would be bullied.
"You're not stupid." Pei Ji pinched his soft face, which had grown fleshier recently. "And when you encounter a problem, you first think of solutions instead of avoiding them. That makes you braver and stronger than many people."
He Zhiliao's cheeks turned red, he was praised!
Pei Ji continued, "Even if these things were reported to His Majesty, they would at most be criticized. As for one person, I can't say for sure. However... it is his honor to pave the way for me."
After he finished speaking, he laughed. He really didn't care about the lives of those people.
He Zhiliao nodded repeatedly, it was their honor!
After dinner, Pei Ji would accompany him in the house to read books and practice calligraphy. During these days of getting along, he naturally knew that although the He family did not like him, they did not do anything to his poetry and books. After all, if a child of the He family could not read, He Hongan would be ashamed.
He Zhiliao was much better than his brothers and sisters in the He family. His handwriting was also particularly neat and beautiful. Perhaps he knew that the opportunity to study was hard to come by, so he had put in a lot of effort to copy the handwriting of many famous calligraphers.
"You are so capable, why don't you just copy your husband's handwriting and help me write letters to send off those old guys!" Pei Ji said as he took out a clean paper and placed it in front of him, "Come, let your husband teach you."
He Zhiliao likes writing, but he doesn’t care whose handwriting he practices.
Moreover, Pei Ji's handwriting was elegant and unrestrained. Just by looking at the handwriting, one could tell that he was a free and unrestrained person, with a sense of arrogance. He Zhiliao really liked his handwriting.
Since he had nothing to do, Pei Ji took him to practice his calligraphy, copying the original old characters. The shape was somewhat similar, but there was no expression in it.
[It's so ugly.]
He Zhiliao pursed his lips and loosened his grip on the pen a little. Fortunately, Pei Ji was holding his hand, otherwise his handwriting would have been ruined.
Pei Ji lowered his head and kissed the side of his face, and smiled soothingly, "It looks good. Although it's only similar in appearance, it's rare."
He Zhiliao hummed softly. These words didn't sound like a compliment to him, but rather like a compliment to himself.
Although they are similar in appearance, they are quite different.
Pei Ji's excellent handwriting was the result of years of practice. Even if he was held by the other party's hand while writing, his handwriting would still be poor.
If he practices more, he will definitely be able to write in the same handwriting!
As they chatted and laughed, the sundial turned a few times, and soon it was the "later time" that others were talking about.
A few hundred taels of silver is not a large sum, but if many hundreds of taels are piled up, it will certainly be something to look at.
The huge pile of silver was placed in the wooden box that Pei Ji had prepared in advance. He patted the box with satisfaction and said, "Put all the silver away. I'll send someone to deliver it to the East in three days."
"Master, please forgive me for being frank. Why do you have to wait three days?" Yuan Rong was a little puzzled. This matter should not be handed over to the master again, so why should it be dragged on?
Besides, there will be a long delay on the road.
Pei Ji chuckled: "Your Majesty must consider who to send."
After court dismissed the next day, Pei Ji brought the silver he had raised into the palace. The heavy box made noises on the floor tiles of the meeting hall.
Emperor An looked at the booklet he handed over, and based on the amount of silver donated, he could roughly guess the financial situation of these people.
Naturally, Pei Ji did not hide how he got these people to donate, using threats, inducements, and even insidious tactics.
"You did a good job." Emperor An closed the booklet. His deep eyes, which had always been filled with probing, now held a hint of admiration. "As for escorting the silver..."
Although Pei Ji didn't look up at his eyes, he could hear the hesitation and testing in them. He quickly said, "I'm sorry I can't go on this trip. My master hasn't been eating or drinking these past few days, and I'm worried."
Emperor An chuckled, "You seem to be particularly concerned about your legitimate ruler. Then, aren't you worried about the people of my kingdom?"
"Your humble servant does not understand these things. I only know that this world belongs to Your Majesty and I can only obey Your Majesty's arrangements. If Your Majesty orders me to go, I will do my best." Pei Ji immediately put on an attitude of loyalty.
"Do you have any good candidates?" Emperor An asked with a smile, obviously very satisfied with his answer.
Pei Ji said: "Yan Qi from the Yan family."
Emperor An didn't express his opinion directly. He asked calmly, "I remember that you were very close to Yan Qi and the one from the Song family."
"This is not done out of selfish motives." Pei Ji said, "The Yan family was a military family. When the Yan family was resisting the foreign enemies, Your Majesty did not send the Yan family. You should at least give them a chance to perform as a way to appease them."
"Then let's do as you say." Emperor An said.
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."
Emperor An was indeed somewhat surprised at the person he recommended. His mind was in turmoil, but he did not reveal a single bit of his feelings.
Peng Tongmin studied his expression and said with a clever smile, "Your Majesty, are you dissatisfied with Pei Si's cleverness?"
"This boy is very intelligent. If it were someone else, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to come up with these ideas, nor would they dare to recommend someone they are close to." Emperor An chuckled, "Pass on my decree that the official in the Ministry of Personnel, Zeng Xiangbao, be dismissed from his post and investigated."
"yes."
Peng Tongmin agreed and hurried to do it. Who made him dare to use his position to do business and accept bribes from officials?
This Pei Si is truly a character.
Zeng Xiangbao had also gone to Songhexuan yesterday. He was the first person to clamor to leave, and he was also the first person to say he was willing to donate silver after Pei Ji knew everything they had done.
Of the officials invited to Songhexuan yesterday, except for the princes who were not openly threatened, the rest were more or less forced to donate silver.
After Pei Ji left, they naturally complained about him, and this has continued to this day, but they all believed that the money had been given and Pei Ji would definitely not "betray" them.
Therefore, when they learned that Zeng Xiangbao had been dismissed from his post and investigated, the people in the private room gathered together again yesterday.
They both suspected that the other was the one who betrayed Zeng Xiangbao.
The atmosphere in the teahouse was somewhat heavy and filled with suspicion. These people no longer trusted each other at all.
“Who on earth is that…?”
"We're the only ones who know what was said yesterday. If it was really Pei Si who said it, it's impossible that Zeng Xiangbao was the only one to suffer the consequences!"
"Now that you're all here, how about we just speak frankly? It was clearly just us yesterday!"
Several people started arguing, completely lacking their usual harmony, but no matter how they asked, no one would admit it, and the person who was most likely to be the one had already denied it from the very beginning.
Pei Ji used half of the silver he collected to buy food and herbs, and the other half was to be sent to the east for the third prince to use.
When this matter fell on Yan Qi, he thought that God had opened his eyes and finally realized how much he wanted to find something to do.
"Pei Gouzi, thank you."
Yan Qi thanked him reluctantly.
Pei Ji sneered: "Is this the proper way to address a benefactor?"
Yan Qi curled his lips, "Then what do you want? Tell me."
"I want you to be grateful to me." Pei Ji said casually.
All three of them burst into laughter.
Yan Qi laughed so hard that tears streamed down his face. "If you can send me to the battlefield to be a general, I will thank you for three generations of the Pei family!"
Pei Ji refused repeatedly, "No thanks, you should get ready. We have to leave in two days. Don't take too many people with you. Take the ones who are good at fighting with you."
"Okay." Yan Qi responded.
Song Yu suddenly thought of something, "Did you find out anything about the assassin you escorted that day?"
Pei Ji shook his head. "Each of those princes and concubines is suspicious, and those assassins can't be traced back to anything. They look like bandits who have become bandits, which is not uncommon in the East."
It is normal for the people to make a fuss when they can't even get enough food to eat, and there is no way to investigate.
"Then we can only let it go." Song Yu was helpless and turned to look at Yan Qi, "You must pay attention to your safety. If anything happens, Yun Zhou and I will share your things."
Yan Qi: “…”
Yan Qi: "Nothing has happened yet, and you're already worried about my death? I'd rather die on the battlefield, that's the highest honor!"
Pei Ji sighed softly, "Don't dwell on dying all day long. Life is short, so we should spend it cherished."
"Look at you, you look like you have seen through the world. What did your little mute say? I'll give you a good time!" Yan Qi curled his lips.
"He said he would give me the dowry to make up the difference."
As soon as the words fell, Song Yu and Yan Qi immediately showed shock and indignation on their faces.
"You are such a shameless old man!" Yan Qi pointed at him and cursed, "He was so young and pitiful, and you still want his dowry! Pei Yunzhou, you are heartless and despicable!"
Pei Ji had never been scolded like this before, and he immediately clarified with a bit of a pain in his teeth, "You scolded me too early, how could I possibly accept it!"
Yan Qi: "Ah? Oh! Then you sound really stupid!"
Pei Ji: “???”
Song Yu couldn't help but burst into laughter. There was no opera more beautiful than this. It was really extremely entertaining.
"We're not on the same page." Pei Ji stood up, too lazy to continue bickering with them. "I should go home, otherwise my husband will be pacing around the house anxiously."
After saying that, he walked away without even giving them a chance to mock him.
Song Yu and Yan Qi looked at each other, feeling helpless. They didn't know what Cheng Jia was so proud of!
Who said they didn’t like it before!
Changing faces is like turning pages of a book!
The weather is still hot and dry. If it doesn't rain, even the imperial city will be affected.
In addition to attending court these days, Emperor An prayed for rain in Fengxian Hall. Because of the unbearable summer heat, he deliberately skipped attending court. If there was any important matter, he would just let the officials from various departments discuss and inform them. At that time, whoever he wanted to see would be summoned.
Pei Ji was originally a deputy in the Censorate. After receiving this order, he felt much more relaxed. He stayed at home with He Zhile every day. His father and brothers were also at home, so the house became lively.
When Pei Ji returned home, he saw the imperial physician coming to his house.
He couldn't help but frown. He had just used the excuse that the little mute was sick yesterday, and now the imperial physician is here today?
That old fox is quick to act. Is he suspicious now?
"Master, you're back. Madam suddenly feels unwell and has just called the imperial physician." The doorman reminded him quickly when he saw him.
Upon hearing this, Pei Ji immediately strode towards the East Garden.
My mother wasn't in such a bad condition in her previous life that she had to consult a doctor. It's impossible that even such a small thing has changed because of her rebirth?
"mother!"
"Speak more quietly." Pei Xiao scolded him in a raised voice.
Just as she finished shouting, she was hit on the arm. Qin Yurong frowned, "What are you yelling about? You're the loudest one."
Pei Xiao immediately became annoyed and dared not speak.
Pei Ji walked quickly to the bedside, "Are you okay?"
Qin Yurong looked pale and sickly, with no energy at all, but she managed a smile. "It's okay. Just sit over there and don't disturb the doctor."
Pei Ji immediately sat next to He Zhiliao, threatening the imperial physician with his eyes.
"Are you scared?" Pei Ji touched He Zhiliao's cold hand. "It's not good to have cold hands and feet in the middle of summer. I'll ask the imperial physician to check you out later. With some nourishing food, you shouldn't be weak anymore."
【I'm fine, mother is important.】
He Zhiliao gently pinched his rough fingertips to comfort him.
"Madam, have you been feeling depressed and distressed lately?" the imperial physician asked. "Your pulse is weak and erratic, and your mind is suffocating, which is affecting your spleen and stomach. This is causing both Qi and blood deficiency, leading to physical weakness and fainting."
"How should it be treated?" Pei Xiao asked.
The imperial physician quickly said, "Madam, just keep calm. I will give you some warming and nourishing food. You can walk around regularly and recuperate for a few days."
Pei Xiao said, "That's good. Go get the prescription."
Feihong immediately followed the imperial physician out, while Zidai took the other servants out and closed the door considerately.
"Everyone said everything is fine." Qin Yurong was a little helpless.
"You've already fainted and you're still talking like this." Pei Xiao frowned. "I can't be the only one worried about your health. I've always been worried about you having trouble sleeping lately. I wonder what you've been thinking about behind my back!"
Qin Yurong pursed her lips and tasted the flavor.
She looked at Pei Xiao, "Do you want to quarrel?"
Pei Xiao waved his hands repeatedly, his hands shaking with panic, "I dare not, I dare not!"
"Mom, if you have any worries, you can tell us. You don't have to go to the palace to work these days, and we will have time to accompany you. Don't worry and be upset." Pei Su said softly.
I really don't know what else could make my mother so worried.
Qin Yurong raised an eyebrow, "Oh? You mean, you and the third brother will soon find a girl you like and start a family? If that's true, I feel better just thinking about it."
Pei Su: “…”
It's superfluous to talk.
Pei Ding: “…”
Bad second brother.
Pei Ji couldn't help laughing, "Mom, if you have any troubles, just tell us." We can start a family!
He Zhiliao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he nodded quickly in agreement with his words.
Yes, yes, mother, tell us!
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The author has something to say: Little Zhiliao: My husband is right! [Haha laugh][Haha laugh][Haha laugh]
Pei Xiao: "What a son of a bitch!" [Angry]
Pei Su: "You're talking too much." [covering his face with laughter and tears]
Pei Ding: "Brother hurt me..." [burst into tears]
I'm begging for the final column "He has too much money, so this marriage can't be divorced" [Please][Please][Please]
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