Xiao Yunya's face turned cold and he said disdainfully:

"Miss He was drugged in the palace that day, and my concern for your innocence made me seduce Prince An. Prince An is the brother of the emperor and the son of the empress dowager, and he is highly respected. Miss He, do you know that it is a capital crime to fabricate the royal family? Or is Miss He in love with Prince An and wants to destroy my reputation by treating me as a stepping stone?"

Xiao Yunya bluntly pointed out He Huanhuan's little thoughts. Thinking of Prince An's stunningly beautiful face, she was almost intoxicated by him like a demon. Then, thinking of Prince An's alienation towards her and his closeness to Xiao Yunya, she became so angry that she stood up and wanted to hit him.

However, the slap was blocked by the maid beside Xiao Yunya before it landed. Xiao Yunrou's heart dropped, and then she saw He Huanhuan trying to fight back, so she sneered:

"The He family is well-educated."

Xiao Yunrou's expression was cold and indifferent, and her icy eyes shot towards He Huanhuan like a thousand-year-old black ice. Even the Third Madam, who had just shown kindness to Madam He, trembled and sat further away, fearing that she would be affected by the stupid He family because of what she had just said.

"As for the manners and speech of a woman, this lady still hopes that Miss He can learn more. If Madam He is not good at educating her daughter, this lady can hire a few housemaids from the palace to teach Miss He well. If she doesn't learn well one day, the housemaids will follow Miss He and will definitely make Miss He behave like a noble lady in the capital, not like a shrew who loses her manners."

Xiao Yunrou frowned, her eyes stabbed at He Huanhuan like knives, causing her to lower her head and tremble as she sneered:

"The daughters of the rich families in Beijing have been carefully taught by their nannies since childhood. Their words and deeds are all noble ladies. Miss He comes from the south and has never seen how hard the noble ladies in Beijing study. Today, I will be a good person and let Miss He recognize what her words and deeds are like."

Xiao Yunrou leaned over and instructed Lu Yi:

"I'll go to Liuyeer Hutong later and ask Aunt Deng to go to the He Mansion to teach Miss He. Madam He, don't blame me for stepping into other people's business. Aunt Deng taught the late emperor's concubine and many of the current concubines. With Aunt Deng's teaching, I think Miss He will know what is meritorious for a woman's appearance and words, and what is misfortune for her words."

Mrs. He was so choked that she couldn't say a word. She still had to keep some dignity. Anyone who heard what her daughter said just now would feel uncomfortable. Moreover, she was still thinking about sending her son to the academy to study, so she didn't dare to say a harsh word to Xiao Yunrou at this moment.

The most important point is that Aunt Deng has taught many nobles in the palace. If Huanhuan is also taught by her, will she also have the opportunity to enter the palace? When she thought about her daughter becoming an imperial concubine, her heart was filled with excitement.

Xiao Yunrou saw the greed and calculation in Mrs. He's eyes and just sneered. Aunt Deng did teach many nobles, but her teaching was also very strict. In her words, "You can't even do this, and you still want to survive in the harem."

Xiao Yunrou could see that He Huanhuan was ambitious and overestimating her own capabilities. If she really sent Aunt Deng over there, she would definitely be scolded. However, this was not her ultimate goal.

Xiao Yunrou knew that the He family played a certain role in the royal family. She was not a vicious person and would not do anything to harm a woman. However, she had to teach her a lesson so that she would not dare to offend them again.

"It's windy today and I feel a little uncomfortable, so I'll take Huanhuan home first."

Mrs. He saw that Xiao Yunrou and Xiao Yunya both looked unhappy, so she could only take He Huanhuan back to the mansion first. The Zhenyuan Marquisate was a hereditary marquisate, and it was also a noble family with a seat in the court. Although their He family became an official family, they were promoted from merchants and had no real power. Their foundation in the court was weak. She could only bear Xiao Yunrou's anger, and this matter was also her daughter's fault.

After the He family's mother and daughter left, the depressing atmosphere in the pavilion dissipated a lot. Xiao Yunrou looked at her indifferent sister and felt a little distressed. If she had known this, she would not have called her over today.

"Don't worry, sister. I don't take these rumors to heart. A person with a clear conscience has nothing to fear. I have nothing to regret about this matter."

Xiao Yunya's eyes were as bright as stars, and Meng Tian also spoke up:

"We all know exactly who Ya'er is. No matter what others say, we believe you. It's ridiculous that Miss He framed Ya'er out of jealousy, thinking that she could win the favor of Prince An with her status, talent and appearance."

Meng Tian didn't believe a word He Huanhuan said, and the Third Lady was the same, and she also spoke to comfort Xiao Yunya.

"But sister-in-law, I think the He family doesn't take the Marquis' Mansion seriously."

The Third Madam found it very funny. The He family was really confused. Having offended the future mistress of the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion and the protective Xiao family, could they really gain a foothold in the capital?

After marrying into the Marquis's Mansion for more than a year, she deeply understood a truth. The power in the capital is intertwined, and many mansions have in-laws regardless of whether the relationship is good or bad. Especially those mansions that accompanied the emperor to establish the country have an extremely strong position. Most of the children in the court are recommended by these people. There are people like his father who entered the officialdom through the imperial examination, but it is very difficult to stand out without the help of these nobles.

The third wife glanced at Meng Tian obscurely, and was very envious in her heart. Although there were few Su family members who entered the court as officials, they would definitely not be treated badly once they entered the government. I heard that the eldest son of the Su family was going to settle in the capital, so he must be going to enter the government...

"That's just a little idiot. The Emperor is counting on the wealthy to donate money to help with the disaster, and the Empress is so happy that she doesn't know what to do when she takes advantage of the situation and gives them some praise."

Xiao Yunrou said lightly, with a sharp light flashing in her eyes.

The Third Lady was somewhat surprised by Xiao Yunrou's words, but after thinking about it carefully, she understood. She was not qualified to enter the palace according to the imperial decree, so something must have happened when she entered the palace this time.

"No matter what, Sister Ya'er has been wronged today. That Miss He... is really..."

Speaking of He Huanhuan, Xiao Yunya's eyes sparkled. Although she was too lazy to bother with someone she didn't know, it didn't mean that she was so easy to bully.

That night, the moonlight was hazy and looming. Xiao Yunrou was leaning against the window. The wind blew through the window, slightly blowing up her long hair. Her eyes were as dark as the night, looking at her with endless coldness.

Suddenly, someone hugged her from behind, and warmth emanated from the bottom of her heart. She leaned her head back slightly on Pei Lingfeng's shoulder.

Pei Lingfeng saw that Xiao Yunrou was a little unhappy and confused, so he played with her hair with one hand and asked softly:

"Why are you so unhappy?"

Xiao Yunrou thought about it and decided to ask Pei Lingfeng first.

"Is the He family very important in the current situation?"

She remembered that the He family did not rise in her previous life. Perhaps because Pei Lingfeng did not participate in the flood in her previous life, her rebirth changed the trajectory of many people. Just like Xiao Yunya's marriage, she didn't know whether these changes were good or bad. For a moment, she was a little confused.

"But what's the point of being a businessman? There are many merchants in Daliang. Could it be that they want to be the imperial merchants? Although the donations received from merchants are not much now, there is still a surplus in the national treasury to treat a flood."

This means that the emperor has set his eyes on this money, and the He family is the target set up by the emperor.

Xiao Yunrou suddenly realized that Madam He was still dreaming of entering the real powerful circle in the capital during the day, but she never thought that dreams are just dreams after all.

"But did the He family make you unhappy today? Did they disrespect you?"

Pei Lingfeng tightened his arms, asked Xiao Yunrou to face him, and looked at her very seriously.

"They said Yun Ya's engagement was broken off, and the implications were really harsh. Miss He wanted to get close to Prince An, so why did she use my sister as a stepping stone? Yun Ya has always had a good reputation. She was wronged by the broken engagement, and now that arrogant and rude person brought it up. I was so angry that I had someone send a nanny over, hoping to find some faults with their tribute, but given the current situation, it's not a good idea to do so."

Xiao Yunrou felt her teeth itching with hatred whenever she thought of what He Huanhuan said during the day. How could her sister be compared to He Huanhuan?

"Prince An? How come my cousin is related to Prince An?"

Pei Lingfeng was slightly stunned. Although Xiao Yunyan had a good relationship with Prince An, Xiao Ya had never had any contact with Prince An before. How could these two be related together in this life?

"Yun Ya said that Miss He was framed on the day of the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet, and she and Prince An ran into each other outside her door. Miss He was safe and sound in the end, and Prince An must have helped her. Perhaps she thought that Prince An had some interest in her, and regarded Yun Ya, who had spoken to Prince An, as an enemy."

After listening to Xiao Yunrou's explanation, Pei Lingfeng couldn't help but admire women's wild fantasies. Is Prince An interested in women? Even if he is interested, it can't be someone like He Huanhuan.

Pei Lingfeng thought about it. In his previous life, Prince An was still unmarried at the age of 40 and had no concubines. Because of his good relationship with Xiao Yunyan, rumors of him having a chop-off sleeve spread, even though Xiao Yunyan already had a wife and children at that time.

"My Lord, Yun Ya cannot suffer in vain. There are many wealthy businessmen in the capital. If I want someone to replace the He family, will it be difficult for my Lord in the previous dynasty?"

There was a hint of mist in Xiao Yunrou's eyes when she looked at Pei Lingfeng. Perhaps because their relationship had been very harmonious in the past two years, she had unconsciously developed a sense of dependence on him.

When had Pei Lingfeng ever seen Xiao Yunrou so delicate and gentle, as if she regarded him as everything? He felt numb in his heart and could hardly control himself.

It’s not that there haven’t been women who treated him like this, but he would feel that other women were pretentious and artificial. How could he enjoy it as much as the little woman in front of him?

He couldn't help but kiss Xiao Yunrou's red lips fiercely, and didn't let go until the little woman collapsed in his arms. He held the warm and soft jade in his arms tightly, calmed the throbbing of his body, and then said in a hoarse voice:

"He is just an imperial merchant appointed by the emperor as an exception. It is not difficult to find another one. But the emperor has only appointed him recently and will not let them collapse. If you want to replace him, you have to wait until two years later to select again. As for my career, why should I bother with them? The Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion is not short of money, and the head of the He family has limited ability. If you want to deal with them now, I will cooperate with you secretly."

Pei Lingfeng didn't want to endure it any longer when he looked at Xiao Yunrou. The sex last night was so wonderful that it made his heart, which had just calmed down, stir again. His breathing became rapid and disordered. He picked up Xiao Yunrou, put her on the bed, and pulled down the curtains.

Xiao Yunrou was confused. How could it turn out like this? Xiao Yunrou was inexplicably subjected to Pei Lingfeng's desire for her, and couldn't help but think of what Su taught her when she was about to leave the palace.

As a woman, you should be soft when you need to be soft. Not everything can be done by one person. Saying soft words and being coquettish to your husband at the right time may get unexpected results. In her previous life, she was arrogant and her heart was not on the same page with Pei Lingfeng. They were just respectful to each other until death, but now...

She thought that this result was indeed what she wanted. Pei Lingfeng was a rare man with talent and ambition. If she could live her life over again, she would still marry him. Being able to be in love with him would make up for the regrets of her previous life. But why did she feel that she was still the one who got hurt?