Chapter 9: It smells good. We are so close.
"Master, everything has been counted!"
Yuanrong walked inside with all his strength, and Chunjian failed to stop him. Then he met the gloomy gaze of his young master, which seemed to want to skin him alive.
So scary.
Pei Ji sighed softly and poked the little mute's dimple with some regret. The dimple had disappeared, but the earlobe had turned red.
"Now that everything is packed, let's go home." Pei Ji said as he looked at the furnishings in the dormitory.
It seems that the objects here were deliberately arranged to create a scene today. In this case, it would be disrespectful for him to refuse them.
"Empty this bedroom as well."
Following Pei Ji's order, He Zhiliao's courtyard was clean in a short while, leaving only tables, chairs and benches.
After saying hello to the He family, they returned with a full load.
Looking at the empty yard, even He Hongan didn't expect Pei Ji to do such a stingy thing. It was a pity for the things he had ordered people to add.
Return to Pei Mansion.
I just happened to run into my father and brothers who were returning from court in front of the door.
Everyone knows that Pei Ji and He Zhiliao are here today to make up for their previous visit to their parents' home. They took a lot of things with them when they left. How come they brought back so many things?
He Zhiliao bowed obediently.
Pei Xiao waved at him, glanced at Pei Ji again, raised his eyebrows and asked, "My son, did you go to the He family to beg for money? You are really capable."
Pei Su, who was standing by, couldn't help laughing and said softly, "Old Four doesn't look like he's asking for money, he's clearly raiding!"
"Let's not talk about that old bastard He Hongan. I did get back the dowry that was withheld from my son Ah Zhi!" Pei Ji said with some pride, and then asked, "Why did you come back so early today?"
Pei Su showed a look of helplessness and indulgence, and said with a smile: "Your third brother said he was not feeling well, and it just so happened that father had a stomachache, so I asked His Majesty for permission to take them home to recuperate first."
Upon hearing this, Pei Ji looked at his father and third brother Pei Ding. One was as tall and strong as an ox, and the other had a face as cold and calm as water... How could they be sick?
Having said that, it is not a good idea to continue chatting in front of the mansion. If they are seen by passers-by, they will probably laugh at them for not daring to go home.
As I walked into the courtyard, I listened to my second brother talking about what happened in the court today. It was just the same old things over and over again, nothing new.
Instead, he was amused by Pei Ji's actions today and kept giving him thumbs up.
"Come to think of it, you seem to have grown a lot recently." Pei Su smiled and patted his shoulder, glancing at He Zhi who was staring at the servants moving things in the distance, "Have you finally noticed my good side?"
Pei Ji snorted twice, "I don't need to find out. He is a good person. It was my inability to let go in the past that made him suffer all those grievances. He had a hard time in the He family, and it would be even harder if he came to the Pei Mansion..."
I can't imagine how sad he would be.
If the little mute's mother knew his situation, she would definitely be very worried.
Pei Su curled his lips, his expression very gentle, "It's good that you understand this. Even if you give him a little mercy, it will be enough for him to live in peace. There are no other women in the family, so he should have more tea with his mother."
"It's okay, as long as he behaves well." Pei Ji smiled. He didn't have any expectations or hopes for the little mute.
I just want him to live well and live a good life.
Pei Sulue raised his eyebrows in surprise, but didn't say anything more. After all, his fourth brother had already started a family, so it was natural for him to solve these problems himself.
"and you--"
"I won't talk to you anymore, he's urging me!" Pei Ji said this to his second brother who was standing under the pavilion, then turned and ran towards He Zhiliao who had his back to them.
Pei Su's smile froze. That little thing didn't even look at them, okay?!
Hearing footsteps behind him, He Zhiliao subconsciously turned around and was hugged by Pei Ji from behind. His face turned red instantly, and he didn't even dare to move, let alone struggle.
"Are you getting impatient? I'll accompany you back to Qingyuan right away." Pei Ji leaned forward, resting his chin on his shoulder. As he spoke, he tilted his head and sniffed, feeling somewhat intoxicated. "You smell so good..."
He Zhiliao's cheeks were as rosy as the sunset, and she didn't know what to say for a moment. This was all thanks to the floral shampoo that Chun Jian had prepared.
"ah……"
The breath sprayed on his neck, making him shrink unconsciously.
Pei Ji smiled, his eyes curved, and said jokingly: "You have to let me use this shampoo too. We have to emit the same fragrance, so that others can know how much we love each other. How about it?"
"Ah." He Zhiliao nodded slightly.
Such small things are naturally possible.
Pei Ji's smile deepened, and he half pushed him and walked quickly towards Qingyuan. As soon as he entered the yard, he saw boxes all over the floor. He didn't react for a moment.
"Your mother left you so much dowry, and it was almost taken away by that old woman in the village. If you didn't want it, she would probably leave it to those two idiots!" Pei Ji had a smile on his face, but there was a coldness in his eyes.
He casually opened the box and looked at it. Although the little mute was a boy, his mother had prepared a lot of gold, silver and jewelry for him. After all, these items could be used as money.
Um?
Pei Ji saw a gorgeous hairpin, shaped like a phoenix, with silk feathers woven with gold thread, and a bright oriental pearl adorned on the colorful tail. There was also a bright pearl in the phoenix's mouth.
It does look gorgeous, but it's also very common.
What surprised Pei Ji was that he had seen this thing in his previous life.
In his previous life, he had never paid attention to the little mute, nor did he know that his dowry did not follow him to the Pei family. After all, the Pei family never cared about these things, and would never think of making a living with their daughter-in-law's dowry, so naturally they didn't know about this matter.
But now thinking about it, the little mute never mentioned this matter in his previous life, nor did he see him quarreling with the He family. Then who helped him get his dowry back in his previous life?
Thinking of this, Pei Ji couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.
"Ahem!" Pei Ji cleared his throat strategically, fiddling with his jewelry while asking nonchalantly, "By the way, I don't think I've heard you have other friends? If you're free, why not get together with them?"
Isn’t this a very generous statement?
He Zhiliao bit his lip lightly. Was this an intentional insult to him?
He is a mute who can't even speak. Who would be willing to be friends with such a person?
Pei Ji had been paying attention to his expression all the time. When he saw him suddenly become lonely, he suddenly realized that he had said something wrong. He quickly said, "Don't get me wrong. I was thinking that it would be a month before the wedding. It's time to meet friends. I was worried that you would be bored at home. If you want to go out, we can go together."
He Zhiliao hesitated and shook his head. If he went out, he would probably be laughed at, and Pei Ji might even be so tired that he would be ridiculed as well.
The other party didn't like him in the first place, and now that the relationship has finally eased, he doesn't want to cause any more trouble.
"Okay, then let's talk about it when you want to go out." Pei Ji pinched his ear, and the thick touch made him feel much more at ease.
"Ah." He Zhiliao responded softly.
The dowry was quickly moved back to the warehouse, and the display list was put away by Harujian for future reference.
The two of them returned to the house to rest. He Zhiliao felt a little more relaxed when he entered the familiar environment. However, as soon as he came to rest, he thought of what his second brother Pei Su had just said.
He tugged at Pei Ji's sleeve and looked up at him worriedly.
[Don't you need to go check on Father and Third Brother?]
He was so uncomfortable that he asked for leave from court and went home. He must be feeling extremely unwell, so Pei Ji had to go over to check on him.
Pei Ji thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll go take a look. You can rest here first. Tell them to make whatever you want for lunch."
"Ah." He Zhiliao nodded slightly. All of this was done by Chunjian.
After Pei Ji settled him down, he went to the east wing.
Perhaps he had already called the court physician before returning, and when he arrived, the doctor was already taking his father and brothers' pulses.
The old doctor's skinny fingers were placed on my father's wrist, his wrinkled eyelids were tightly closed, his gray eyebrows were also tightly furrowed, and his other hand stroked his beard from time to time, and he occasionally sighed.
Pei Ji's heart suddenly tightened. Although according to the developments in his previous life, there was nothing wrong with the health of his father and brothers, he was not sure whether his rebirth had caused everything to be disrupted and reorganized.
If this is true, then we have to take it seriously.
"Alas." The court doctor sighed softly, and his hoarse voice rang out, "General, relax. Eat whatever you want and do whatever you want!"
Click.
For a moment, Pei Ji seemed to hear the sound of his own silver teeth breaking.
He rushed forward and grabbed the old doctor by the collar, "You old man, you're talking nonsense again! Believe it or not, I'll knock out all your remaining teeth, and you'll only be able to eat porridge from now on!"
"What nonsense!" Qin Yurong frowned and scolded, "You're getting even more irritable!"
"Yun Zhou." Pei Su called out softly, but his voice was filled with a hint of displeasure and suppression, "Why don't you apologize quickly?"
Pei Ji raised one eyebrow, but still let go of the old doctor. He let out a long sigh, straightened the doctor's clothes, and apologized with full of apology.
During these years in the Pei Mansion, the palace doctor had long known the temperaments of the Pei family members, especially the fourth young master, who had an extremely hot temper, but was ultimately not a bad person.
The court doctor took the patient's pulse and made the diagnosis, and there was nothing else to do. These were matters that were not within his power to interfere with, so he let the master solve them himself. He was just a doctor and asked for advice, so he just had to do his job.
Pei Xiao and Pei Ding both looked a little sick. Pei Ji really didn't want to continue making trouble. He was just a little upset about what the court doctor said. It wasn't that serious at all.
"Just do whatever the doctor says. Don't overthink it." Qin Yurong patted the back of her husband's hand, her face showing concern. "Just rest well at home for the time being. I'll leave the affairs of the court to Jingxing for the time being."
Pei Su nodded immediately, "Okay."
"I'll go back and rest first."
Pei Ding tilted his head and coughed twice, a hint of heat appeared on his face, and he left after saying a few words.
Pei Ji tutted lightly, "Third brother has such a bad temper."
"Yunzhou." Pei Su smiled slightly.
"... Third brother, I mean Third Brother."
Qin Yurong was too lazy to listen to their bickering and waved her hand to signal them to leave. Pei Ji and Pei Su did not stay any longer.
Walking out of the east wing courtyard, Pei Ji stood still and tilted his head to look at Pei Su, "Ah, second brother, father and third brother shouldn't be really sick, right?"
Pei Su frowned and looked at him for a moment, then raised his hand to touch his forehead and murmured, "I suspect you are also sick. You have started talking nonsense."
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