Xu Ying's leg was not fully healed, so it was a bit difficult for her to come out this time.
After doing so many difficult moves with Pei Kangsheng, the imperial physician kept shaking his head while examining the patient.
"Doctor, what's going on?" Pei Kangsheng was the first to ask.
After all, they had just said that they loved each other. If no one showed concern at this time, it would undoubtedly greatly reduce the value of their love.
The imperial physician stood up and bowed, "This girl's calf injury hasn't healed yet, and now..."
Pei Kangsheng: "How is it now?"
Imperial Physician: "Even if it can be cured now, I'm afraid it will be difficult to walk in the future."
"No, what does disabled mean?" Mrs. Xu was a little confused. "She will never be able to walk again?"
How can this be?
Pei Jian had just finally agreed to let Xu Ying marry in. If she couldn't leave, would the Pei family still want her?
The doctor shook his head. "It's not that he can't walk at all. If the situation is good, he'll just be a little... lame."
"Limp?!" Mrs. Xu screamed, "How can a girl be lame?"
Even Pei Kangsheng, who had been looking at Xu Ying on the bed with heartache, was stunned.
The first thought in his mind was disgust.
He was disgusted by the thought that he would have a lame wife in the future.
How could he stand up straight in front of his classmates and friends?
Tu Qingyu, who was waiting for the result in the hall outside with the Queen Mother, Pei Jian and others, felt a little bored.
She held up her head, her eyelids drooping, as if she was extremely sleepy.
In fact, I was discussing Xu Ying's legs with Dabao in my mind.
Tu Qingyu: "That's great, you can still walk. Being lame won't affect your standing rules in the future."
Dabao: "Indeed, her legs are quite strong."
Pei Jian glanced at her head, which was nodding slowly. He was afraid that she would hit the table, but he was far away from her.
So he stood up and said, "Let's end today's business here. After breaking off the engagement with the Tu family, Pei Kangsheng and Xu Ying will get married... in half a year."
"This..." Father Xu was a little hesitant. In his opinion, half a year was too long. Who knew whether Xu Ying was pregnant this time?
But when he saw Pei Jian's eyes, he changed the subject and said immediately, "Half a year is just right. It will take this much time to complete the three letters and six ceremonies."
The Queen Mother rubbed her forehead and said, "Then everyone should go back first. It's getting late today. If there is anything, you can discuss it privately.
"This Miss Xu... let her stay here for a few days to recuperate. Once her leg is better and she can move around, she can be moved out of the palace."
She really had a headache. Why was it always the guy named Xu?
Tu Qingyu was pulled up by Madam Tu and bowed, "I will take my leave. May your Majesty be well."
"Xingzhi, you stay."
Pei Jian wanted to follow the crowd and leave, but was stopped by the Queen Mother.
Tu Qingyu turned his head slightly and blinked at him.
The little girl's eyes moved like a clear spring under the moon, flowing straight into his heart.
He paused, but the movement of stroking the beads in his hand kept getting faster and faster.
The Queen Mother watched the interaction between the two and clenched her hands hidden under her sleeves again.
After everyone left, she led them outside and said, "Xingzhi, walk with me."
She used "I" instead of "Ai", which shows how close she is to Pei Jian.
"If your Majesty has nothing to do, I should take my leave. The palace gates will be locked soon." He said seriously with a stern face.
The Queen Mother forced a wry smile and said, "You rarely speak at such length. Today it's about that little girl, isn't it?"
Pei Jian looked at her without saying a word, his calm eyes frightened the empress dowager.
She walked forward on her own, "After so many years, I have come to understand you. You treat her differently."
Pei Jian followed quietly, always keeping half a step behind her.
None of the palace maids behind him dared to approach.
"What does the Queen want to say?"
"Father-in-law and daughter-in-law..." The Queen Mother forced a cruel smile, "It's not a good reputation."
"They didn't consummate the marriage."
When they reached a pavilion, the Queen Mother stopped abruptly when she heard the man's calm voice.
"So, I was not wrong. You have feelings for her." She said firmly.
Pei Jian did not deny it either. "It's up, so what?"
"How will the world view her if you act like this?" Seeing him silent, the Queen Mother continued, "You should know that the world is harsh on women. Take today's incident for example. If this happened to just an ordinary couple, then what awaited them would indeed be a green lamp and an ancient Buddha or a three-foot white silk.
She is just the daughter of a minister, and the nominal son of you, Duke Pei.
So what about her?
Those who know will think that Pei Kang was the first to regret the marriage out of fear of losing. Those who don’t will just think that she was a daughter who was promised to two husbands, first to her son and then to his father.
Do you think that a weak woman like her can withstand such rumors?"
Pei Jian just listened quietly, but his hands behind his back kept clenching.
Finally, he slowly opened his eyes and said softly, "I can protect her."
"Yes." The Queen Mother nodded. "You, Duke Dingguo, may be extremely capable, but even with your immense abilities, you can't control the verbal attacks of the people of the world."
After she finished speaking, Pei Jian raised his hand again and said, "It's getting late. I'll take my leave now."
This time the Queen Mother did not stop him because she knew that Pei Jian was upset.
She watched the man's tall figure disappear into the night, without feeling any pleasure in her heart.
Obviously, she hoped that he could marry, have children, and have many grandchildren.
But when she realized that this man really had a woman in his heart, she couldn't help but stand up and say some sour words.
She stood there for a long time before she raised her head slightly, looked at the bright moon in the sky, and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
The cancellation of the engagement between the Pei and Tu families caused a big uproar in the capital, but it did not have much impact on Tu Qingyu.
There were so many ladies present at the time that no one was unaware of what had happened.
In addition to feeling that Tu Qingyu was innocent and pitiful, they also felt that they finally had a chance.
On the day when the Tu and Pei families returned the token of trust, a prominent figure from the capital came to their house with a matchmaker.
The first one was the youngest son of a family. Considering the personalities of the two men, Tu's mother smiled and refused.
"My family just went through something like this. I plan to keep her for another two years."
She said the same thing to everyone until Princess Showa came.
The gift brought by the Princess of the County was much more valuable than that brought by others. Not only did she come, but Yu Qi and the person involved, Yu Jingyuan, also came.
Tu's mother offered tea respectfully, "Why are you joining in the fun?"
After the two of them exchanged greetings, the Princess took Tu's mother's hand and said, "How can this be a commotion? I'm here to ask for help on behalf of this useless person in my family. I'd like to see if there's an opportunity."
Tu's mother and the second son of the Tu family looked at each other, and then looked at Yu Jingyuan who shyly saluted them.
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