What did she say?
Pei Zhi changed her position, but couldn't get up, so she simply sat on the ground.
She said that her mother was old and faded, and had lost favor with the emperor… and also said that her brother…
Pei Zhi glanced at Pei Yuance cautiously before continuing, "It's like a toad wanting to eat swan meat. If she's going to marry, she'll marry either the third brother or the fourth brother."
The third brother that Pei Zhi mentioned was the Empress's legitimate son.
Fourth Brother was born to the Imperial Concubine, and his maternal family was exceptionally distinguished.
He was also a candidate for crown prince that was hotly debated among the ministers in the imperial court.
"That bitch!" Pei Yuance slammed his fist on the table. "How dare she call me a toad?"
After Pei Yuanze learned the whole story, he found his younger sister a little more agreeable.
"Although you argued with your mother because of me, now is not the time to fall out with the Yan family."
Pei Yuance looked Pei Zhi over with a critical eye. "Have the palace servants help you change your clothes later. Go apologize to the Yan family, and that will be the end of it."
A look of surprise flashed across Pei Zhi's face.
That's really... well done.
The original owner of this body was a princess who was injured like this. If it weren't for her coming over...
The original owner of this body truly died.
As a result, she still had to apologize to Yan Xinyue?
Even though Pei Zhi knew that the original owner of this body had no human rights, she was still shocked.
This isn't a princess, she's a palace maid!
Pei Yuanze saw that Pei Zhi did not give any feedback after he finished speaking.
"Hmm? What? You don't want to?"
Pei Zhi shook her head, biting her lip with difficulty, "I just feel a little sad just thinking about having to apologize to those who slandered Mother and Brother."
"Yan Xinyue is the only daughter of the General of the Escort Banner. Let her be arrogant for a while, but once she marries into the family, we'll have plenty of ways to deal with her."
Pei Yuance was naturally angry because Yan Xinyue looked down on him.
But he wanted Yan Xinyue's father's military power, so he had no choice but to endure it.
"Brother is so wise and resourceful, I'll remember that."
Pei Yuance glanced at Pei Zhi a few more times, "You seem to have gotten much more into the game today."
Pei Yuanze remembered that his younger sister was usually like a silent gourd, and even when their mother beat or scolded her, she would remain as still as a block of wood.
Pei Yuanze had palace servants help Pei Zhi change her clothes. Pei Zhi sat in front of a bronze mirror, gently touching the handprint on her face.
"Princess, please bear with it. This servant will apply some makeup to cover up the mark."
The original owner of this body had been beaten quite a bit before, so the palace servants were very familiar with this routine.
Pei Zhi lightly touched the roof of her mouth with the tip of her tongue. Didn't Pei Yuance want to marry Yan Xinyue?
Pei Zhi also thought that the two of them were a match made in heaven.
Pei Zhi changed her clothes, but since she still had a bandaged wound on her head, she didn't style her hair.
Pei Zhi was led by a palace maid from the side hall to the main hall.
Pei Zhi stood outside the hall and could hear the cheerful laughter inside.
The one laughing the loudest was the original owner's mother, Consort Lin.
Consort Lin's maternal family name was Lin. After giving birth to a prince, she was promoted to Consort Lin.
Pei Zhi entered the hall, and when Consort Lin saw Pei Zhi, the smile on her face faded somewhat.
After Pei Zhi finished her greetings, Consort Lin said with concern, "You too, strolling in the Imperial Garden with Xinyue, how could you have slipped and fallen into the lotus pond?"
"Thanks to Xinyue for saving you, otherwise who knows what might have happened."
Pei Zhi remembered that after the original owner fell into the lotus pond, Yan Xinyue stood on the shore with her hands on her hips, watching.
If it weren't for the palace servants in the Imperial Garden going down to rescue the original owner,
The original owner of this body was a princess, and she would probably have drowned in the imperial garden.
Pei Zhi followed up on Consort Lin's words, saying, "My daughter is fine and should thank the county princess for saving my life."
Yan Xinyue sat in a chair, dressed in fine clothes, and gave a light hum, clearly pretending not to have heard Pei Zhi's words.
Lady Yan smiled awkwardly, "Princess, please don't take offense. Xinyue has been spoiled by me and the general, and she's quite pampered."
Consort Lin replied, "What are you saying, Madam Yan? I just want a delicate daughter like Xinyue."
"Unlike Azhi, who is very dull and only likes to read books, he is extremely boring."
Pei Zhi was helped to sit down in a chair by a palace maid. She saw tea on the table, picked it up, and slowly drank it.
Listening to Consort Lin and Lady Yan talking back and forth.
Consort Lin probably really wanted to marry General Biaoqi, and Madam Yan's attitude was neither warm nor cold.
She probably didn't think much of Pei Yuanze, but she couldn't just refuse him outright.
Even though Consort Lin had hinted at it so much, Madam Yan only said one thing: it's good for her daughter to be quiet.
This angered Consort Lin, but she couldn't show it.
"Originally, Yuan Ce and A Zhi were going to the temple to offer incense and pray for blessings the day after tomorrow, but A Zhi is so badly injured that she definitely can't leave the palace."
Consort Lin looked at Madam Yan and asked, "I wonder if it would be possible for Xinyue to accompany Yuan Ce on his journey?"
Madam Yan said with distress, "It's really unfortunate. I'm taking Xinyue to her maternal home the day after tomorrow, and it will take several days to go there and back."
Lin Fei's expression stiffened slightly. "It's alright. Although it's a bit of a pity, let's do it together again next time if there's a chance."
After chatting for a while, Madam Yan got up to take her leave, saying that it was getting late and she needed to take Yan Xinyue back to the mansion.
It was getting dark outside, and Consort Lin couldn't insist that they stay any longer, so she had the palace servants escort them out.
After the person had gone far away, Consort Lin waved her hand and smashed the pastries and tea on the coffee table.
Noticing Lin Fei's gaze, Pei Zhi trembled for no reason.
Pei Zhi understood that this was the original owner's habitual fear.
Although the original body is no longer there, the body's reactions are still there.
The original owner of this body had developed a habitual fear of her own mother, which was truly pitiful.
Pei Zhi knew that Consort Lin was very angry.
According to the original owner's memories, she will become Lin Fei's vent.
Pei Zhi had already been slapped once today and really didn't want to be hit again.
Suppressing her discomfort, Pei Zhi said, "Why is Mother so angry? Since the Yan family doesn't know what's good for them, Mother doesn't need to give them any face."
Consort Lin frowned. "What do you mean by that?"
Lin Fei's maternal family was only a fourth-rank official family.
He was promoted to this fourth-rank official position only after Consort Lin gave birth to a prince.
"The Yan family remained unmoved by the mother's numerous hints, simply because they wanted to climb a higher branch than their brother."
"Does Mother still remember when the prince of Solo came to the capital to pay homage, intending to establish a marriage alliance with our country?"
"Speaking of which, this is exactly what I wanted to tell you."
Consort Lin wanted to tell Pei Zhi about what happened a few days ago when she went to pay her respects to the Empress.
The empress kept several of her concubines who had princesses with her and told them about the marriage alliance.
The other concubines were somewhat unwilling, saying that if they were sent to marry their daughters, it would be difficult for them to see their daughters again.
Although the Empress mentioned many benefits, few of the concubines were willing, but Consort Lin took it to heart.
If we could use Pei Zhi to gain some assistance for Yuan Ce, that would be the best outcome.
It can also help marry off the jinxed daughter, saving her from bringing bad luck.
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