"Sister-in-law, please don't misunderstand."
"It's just some important matters in the court, nothing dangerous."
Upon hearing this, Madam Pei relaxed a little.
Pei Zhi naturally wouldn't tell his sister-in-law about the Empress Dowager's suicide.
This was a royal matter, and Shang Huai trusted her, which is why he told her.
If his sister-in-law finds out, and it gets out, it will naturally have a great impact on Xiao Chengci.
When Madam Pei heard from Pei Zhi that it was nothing dangerous, she relaxed.
Pei Zhi ate with her sister-in-law, and most of the time they chatted about everyday things.
Madam Pei told Pei Zhi about some of Pei Min's bad habits.
If it were too late after leaving the palace, Pei Minxue wouldn't even bother to wash up; he would just take off his clothes and go to sleep, all dirty.
They also said that when Pei Minxue was drunk, he liked to jump around like a monkey.
He has a low alcohol tolerance but loves to drink.
Pei Zhi was also a little curious, "How did you choose to marry my brother, sister-in-law?"
Pei Zhi had been in the mansion for a few days and knew that her sister-in-law came from a scholarly family.
Although his family held relatively low-ranking official positions, they were considered a family of upright and honest officials.
The clan has also produced many sons who passed the imperial examinations.
Madam Pei blushed slightly. "You always belittle your brother, but he's a highly sought-after figure in the capital."
Not only is he the only son of the Duke's family, but he is also the Crown Prince's study companion.
Having a good relationship with the emperor, being a favorite of the emperor.
"Back then, so many people wanted to marry your brother, who was considered a noble son-in-law."
“I am an aunt in the clan and have an old relationship with the family, so I tried to play matchmaker.”
"After meeting with your brother, we began to discuss and make arrangements."
Pei Zhi sighed inwardly; this speed was indeed quite fast.
"So, is your sister-in-law quite satisfied with your brother?"
Madam Pei nodded, "To be honest, given my status, marrying your brother is a step up for me."
“Since your brother doesn’t despise me, I will naturally hold on to him tightly.”
Pei Zhi touched her nose, recalling Pei Minxue's appearance. She never expected him to be such a sought-after commodity.
"I'm so lucky to have married your brother in this lifetime."
When she married Pei Minxue, Madam Pei was prepared to be harassed by her mother-in-law.
Because the disparity between the two companies is too great, they will have to be humble and prepare to make small moves.
Her mother-in-law was a gentle person and never made things difficult for her.
A month after her marriage, he personally guided her in managing the household, without holding anything back.
Unfortunately, good people don't live long.
Madam Pei recalled the time when her mother-in-law and father-in-law passed away, saying, "Zhizhi, if you had found them sooner, perhaps your mother-in-law and father-in-law could have lived a couple more years."
Madam Pei meant that her mother-in-law and father-in-law would be very happy that Pei Zhi had returned.
Pei Zhi replied, "That's everyone's fate."
Madam Pei was somewhat moved by Pei Zhi's open-mindedness, "Zhi Zhi, aren't you curious about your past memories?"
Pei Zhi shook her head. "I'm not curious."
"Since God made me forget, there must be a reason for forgetting."
"There's no good in dwelling on the past; it's better to live well in the present."
The two chatted for a while and then finished their dinner.
Madam Pei held Pei Zhi's hand and said reluctantly, "I really hope that Lord Shang will come less often in the future."
"Let's give our sister-in-law and me more opportunities to eat together and have a good chat."
Pei Zhi nodded, "Okay, then I'll tell him another day to come less often."
Madam Pei joked, "Why wait until another day? Aren't you going to meet tomorrow?"
Pei Zhi simply smiled, which was taken as tacit agreement with what Madam Pei had said.
The next morning, Shang Huai picked up Pei Zhi and headed to the Shang residence.
Pei Zhi knew that apart from Shang Huai, the master of the Shang family was not present at the moment, so she did not bring any gifts.
In fact, Shang Huai came back early yesterday and kicked his grandparents and father out.
Even so, the elders of the business owners love to go out and travel with friends.
It's impossible; she's been back in the last few days, and she wouldn't come back to keep him company.
Unfortunately, Shang Huai completely failed to understand their intentions.
Shang Huai did not want Pei Zhi to meet these elders on his first day at the Shang residence.
Shang Huai wasn't worried that Pei Zhi wouldn't be able to let go.
Shang Huai was just worried that the elders' excessive enthusiasm would frighten Pei Zhi.
She was also afraid that her elders might say something inappropriate that would put pressure on Pei Zhi.
The only thing the elders are concerned about now is getting Shang Huai married.
Seeing that Shang Huai brought a girl back, he must be thinking of meeting Pei Zhi's family and finalizing the marriage.
That's why Shang Huai kicked all the elders out of his family.
Before leaving, Shang Huai made sure that no one was in the mansion.
Indeed, the elders in the household had all left, making room for them.
But the merchant's grandparents and father went to the neighbor's house after turning a corner.
Although Shang Huai said they couldn't stay at home, he didn't say they couldn't go next door, did he?
The poor merchant father could only watch helplessly as his parents stood on the ladder, constantly worried that they might fall.
The merchant's father turned to his neighbor and asked, "Do you only have two ladders?"
The neighbors didn't understand what the Shang family was trying to do either.
They came to visit so early in the morning, and then they even made them bring out a ladder.
The two elderly people climbed the ladder and looked out from the top of the wall at their own yard.
"No, we only have two ladders at home. How about I come to your house and borrow one?"
After hesitating for a moment, Mr. Shang still refused, lest Shang Huai find out and not only would everyone lose the chance to see it, but they would also lose face in front of the young girl.
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