Xiao Chengci was an emperor and a role model for all people.
The common people also value filial piety. If Emperor Xiao Chengci does not respect filial piety, there may be some trouble ahead.
Xiao Chengci glanced at Pei Minxue, "Is it me who won't let her come back?"
"Clearly, it's just that the Empress Dowager doesn't want to see me."
Pei Minxue sighed; this was a troublesome matter.
"General Shang is back. Why don't we let him go and persuade them?"
Pei Minxue said cautiously, "Presumably, the Empress Dowager will give General Shang some face."
Xiao Chengci snorted lightly, "So, even you think so."
"Am I not as important to the Empress Dowager as Shang Huai?"
"What I say, Your Majesty is unwilling to listen to, but what Shang Huai says, Your Majesty is willing to listen to?"
Pei Minxue had no answer to this question.
Pei Minxue dared not speak the truth.
There's no point in telling lies to deceive His Majesty.
Xiao Chengci shook his head: "I'm tired."
"Wherever Mother wants to live, that's all that matters, as long as she's happy."
"Even if she lives in a separate house, she will never lack anything in terms of food and drink."
Xiao Chengci thought for a moment and said, "In a few days, I will propose in court that a temple be built and a stele erected for the late emperor."
Pei Minxue understood His Majesty's meaning.
Whether Your Majesty is being filial to the late Emperor or to the Empress Dowager, isn't it all the same?
How is it not filial piety for Your Majesty to propose building a temple and erecting a monument for the late Emperor?
Pei Minxue had been His Majesty's study companion since childhood, and he knew that His Majesty was in a bad mood.
"Your Majesty, would you like me to play a game of chess with you?"
"No," Xiao Chengci immediately shook his head. "It's dark and windy night, who wants to play chess with you?"
"I went to Zhizhi's yard to wash up and then waited for her to come back."
Pei Minxue twitched his lips. Could His Majesty please not be so obvious in his disdain?
It's as if he really wants to play chess with His Majesty?
Pei Minxue also didn't want to chat with Xiao Chengci.
Pei Minxue also wanted to quickly finish washing up, go see his son whom he hadn't seen in a long time, and then take a nap with his wife.
Pei Zhi doesn't particularly like children, but this is her brother's child.
The child was incredibly cute; Pei Zhi played with him for a while, and the child would even smile at her.
Pei Zhi took out the gift she had prepared beforehand and gave it to her sister-in-law, asking her to keep it for her.
When meeting my nephew for the first time, the gift should naturally be thoughtful and also quite valuable.
Madam Pei took the jade pendant and looked at it. It was crystal clear and had a Buddha image carved on it.
“This jade pendant was in a temple in the north of the city. It was worshipped by the abbots of successive generations for decades. I heard that wearing it would prevent all diseases. I tried to get it so that I could give it to my nephew.”
After a moment's thought, Madam Pei asked, "Little sister, are you referring to Yunlin Temple?"
"Sister-in-law, you've actually heard of this?"
“Of course,” Madam Pei replied immediately. “I’ve heard that the temple is full of highly skilled people, and many people from the capital come there to burn incense.”
Madam Pei examined the jade pendant in her hand and said, "There is a Zen fragrance emanating from the jade pendant. I see."
When you become a mother, what you fear most is your baby getting sick.
Pei Zhi's jade pendant truly touched Madam Pei's heart.
The more Pei Zhi went to such lengths, the more guilty Madam Pei felt.
Madam Pei stood up and bowed to Pei Zhi.
"Sister-in-law still needs to apologize to you for what happened today."
"You prepared such a thoughtful gift for such a young child, but your sister-in-law didn't treat you well. I'm so sorry."
Even though Pei Zhi was somewhat bothered, her sister-in-law had apologized to her again and again.
If Pei Zhi still holds a grudge, then she really has some issues with her tolerance.
"Sister-in-law," Pei Zhi called out solemnly, "Let's consider today's matter over."
"After you apologize this time, you can't bring it up again tomorrow."
"From this moment on, everything will vanish like smoke, is that acceptable?"
Pei Zhi's tone became more serious, and her expression turned solemn.
Madam Pei wasn't one to be so unreasonable, and nodded emphatically, "I'll do whatever my little sister says."
Pei Zhi was about to say something to ease the tension.
Pei Minxue suddenly knocked on the door. "What time is it? Pei Zhi, you've been traveling all day. Aren't you tired?"
Pei Zhi rolled her eyes, realizing that if she stayed any longer, she would become a nuisance.
"Sister-in-law, I'm going back now. I'll come back to chat with you tomorrow."
Madam Pei beckoned and quickly instructed her maid to escort Pei Zhi back to her courtyard.
As she was leaving, Pei Zhi glanced at Pei Minxue, then pretended to accidentally stomp on Pei Minxue's foot.
Pei Minxue let out a howl, only to be met with a snort from Pei Zhi, who then swaggered away.
Pei Minxue gasped in pain, "Why is this young lady unhappy again?"
Inside the room, Madam Pei also had a stern face.
Pei Minxue waited outside the door to ease the pain in her foot before entering.
Pei Minxue went to see his son immediately.
I haven't seen him for many days; children change every day.
Pei Minxue bent down and lingered for a while, admiring the baby who hadn't fallen asleep yet.
Madam Pei watched coldly from the side, and when the time was almost up, she had the wet nurse take the child away.
It was at this moment that Pei Minxue noticed that Madam Pei's expression was off.
"Madam, what's wrong?"
Madam Pei slammed her hand on the table, truly furious.
What's wrong with me?
In public, Madam Pei could not afford to lose her temper with Pei Minxue.
Now, only the two of them are inside; the rest of the people are guarding outside.
Madam Pei wasn't embarrassed at all; it was time to settle accounts with Pei Minxue.
"I'd like to ask you, what do you mean?"
"Are you doing this on purpose to embarrass me?"
Pei Minxue innocently said, "I'm innocent."
"You're innocent?"
Madam Pei pointed at Pei Minxue, "You suddenly brought back a beautiful woman today."
He simply told me to treat him well.
"What do you think I would think?"
Pei Minxue cautiously probed, "Madam, what are you thinking about?"
Madam Pei shoved Pei Minxue hard. "I thought it was a girl you brought back from outside."
"After I married into the family, you didn't tell me that you had any younger sisters."
"He suddenly brought someone back and left in a hurry. How could I not misunderstand?"
Pei Minxue then realized what was going on and said that, according to Madam's ways, the dinner matter tonight would absolutely not happen.
Pei Minxue was still puzzled, but now he realized that his wife was jealous.
Pei Minxue put his arm around Madam Pei. "Really, you are." Pei Minxue smiled helplessly. "Can't you see that my little sister and I look alike?"
Madam Pei rolled her eyes dramatically. "You two siblings don't resemble each other at all!"
“How could that be?” Pei Minxue pointed to his eyes. “At first glance, my eyes are very similar to hers, my nose is also similar, and my mouth is somewhat similar as well.”
Madam Pei shook her head sincerely, "I'm not so old and my eyesight is failing that I can't see so blurry."
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