Chapter 97 Lost Favor?
She could sense that his feelings for her had changed quite a bit. For example, what had just happened would have made him furious in the past.
But now they just brushed it off lightly, even biting her as a slight punishment.
Even so, does that mean I have to sacrifice my entire life?
Thinking of the records in the book, the various sword and knife wounds on his body, his early death in his forties, and the fact that Pei Xingjian inherited his legacy.
What will I do then? Will I have to please both of them? How ridiculous!
As she was pondering, Pei Yanzhi took her hand, his eyes seemingly seeing through everything, and slowly said, "If you have any concerns, just say so."
She shook her head, raised her eyelids and looked at him seriously, "I am very grateful for your kindness, but my agreement with you is for a year. I have no other thoughts."
"As for the matter you mentioned, I believe there are many people more suitable than me, and the old lady must also hope that you will choose a suitable young lady from a prestigious family."
She paused, then continued, "Instead of a stubborn, country-born woman like me."
Pei Yanzhi seemed to have anticipated her response, and showed no anger. Instead, he calmly said, "Didn't we agree on a one-year agreement? It's not time yet, so how about we make another agreement?"
"What agreement?" Ji Shu looked at him, puzzled.
"I will be going to Hanzhong next spring, and my Yanzhou needs a mistress. After I return from Hanzhong, I will set you free. I will return all of Qiuyinong's shares to you as payment. What do you say?"
The offer was incredibly tempting; it would not only make him willingly let her go, but also allow her to reclaim Qiu Yinong.
For her, it was entirely beneficial.
Seeing his predatory gaze fixed on her, Ji Shu felt inexplicably uneasy, as if she were in the middle of a carefully laid trap.
Pei Yanzhi remained silent, calmly observing her conflicted and uneasy face, awaiting her reply.
He was certain that she would agree, because this was her only chance.
Sure enough, she said softly, "Okay, I agree!"
Pei Yanzhi breathed a slight sigh of relief, but remained calm and composed, saying, "Then it's a pleasure to cooperate?"
Ji Shu climbed off his lap and greeted him calmly, saying, "It's been a pleasure working with you!"
Pei Yanzhi walked out with a smile on his lips. Wu Yang saw that his lord was in a good mood, which must be because the lady had given his lord a kind look.
He was amazed. If anyone dared to offend this Lady Ji, no, the mistress, as long as she whispered something in her ear, she could kill them at will.
He secretly told himself: I must never offend Lady Ji, no matter who I offend in the future.
On Nanshun Street.
After handing the items over to Chang Wu, Chunzhi bought some snacks that young ladies like, and then took a carriage back to Yongning Lane.
Unbeknownst to her, a pair of eyes were watching everything intently from the shadows. After Chunzhi got off the carriage with her things, the person hurriedly turned around and headed towards Qingyun Tower on Nanshun Street.
Wei Ziming sat leaning to one side, with Ying'er pouring wine beside him. She gently leaned against him, her slender hand lightly raising the wine cup to his lips.
"Young master, did Ying'er feed you well?"
Wei Ziming lowered his head and poured a sip of wine for her, just as he was about to say something...
Geng Er knocked on the door. Wei Ziming sat up straight, knowing that news had arrived. He said to Ying'er, "I have something to do. Go downstairs and pick out a few pieces of jewelry to take back with you."
Wei Ziming gently stroked her eyebrows and eyes, a hint of infatuation flashing in his eyes, his voice unusually gentle: "Be good, listen to me!"
Ying'er reluctantly got up, not daring to resist. After getting up, she straightened her clothes, smoothed her hair, and then pushed open the door and went out.
When she opened the door, she gave Geng Er a cold look. She wondered what her husband had been busy with these days, since she often saw Geng Er having private conversations behind closed doors.
Although she had become the young master's new favorite these days, for some reason, every time the young master saw her, there would be a fleeting look of affection in his eyes.
Although it was only for a moment, it stirred up doubts in her heart.
She asked her personal maid in a low voice, "Has anything happened to you these days?"
Qing'er replied, "This servant dares not follow too closely, but I have seen Guard Geng constantly running towards the Marquis of Yan's residence, and these past few days he has sometimes been near Yongning Lane."
After leaving Qingyun Tower, Ying'er looked at the spot where the eldest young master was on the second floor. The doors and windows were tightly closed, so she couldn't tell anything.
He wondered to himself: Could it be that the eldest young master has taken a fancy to someone from the Marquis's mansion?
He shook his head and instructed, "Keep following them, but don't let them get discovered."
After Geng Er entered, he said respectfully, "Young master, the person you mentioned moved out a few days ago. I have already found out that he lives in Yongning Lane."
Wei Ziming was overjoyed: "Is it really true?"
Geng Er lowered his eyes and said yes, then added, "I also heard something else: it seems that the Marquis of Yan's mansion is going to have a happy occasion, and they have been procuring a lot of wedding banquet items these days!"
Wei Ziming wasn't surprised by this, since Pei Xingjian and Wei Heng's wedding was in two months, so it was normal to start making preparations now.
But when he mentioned that Ji Shu had moved out, he couldn't help but think deeply. Could it be that Pei Xing was about to hold a wedding and it was no longer appropriate for her to stay in the mansion, or that she had been disliked by the Marquis of Yan?
Or perhaps both!
He preferred the latter, after all, she had been in Yanzhou for so long, but the Marquis of Yan had never given her a title, not even the title of a concubine.
"Ji Shu, Ji Shu, why didn't you stay in Chongzhou? You insisted on coming here with Marquis Yan. Do you know that following such an old man is a complete waste of your talents!"
Geng Er lowered his head and remained silent, only saying, "My lord, what should we do next?"
Wei Ziming opened the doors and windows, looked at Yongning Lane not far away, and said meaningfully, "Even if she can't climb up to Marquis Yan, this young master doesn't mind."
He whispered to Geng Er, "If you continue like this... then you'll be waiting for me."
Without hesitation, Geng Er replied, "Yes, I will take care of it right away!"
"Hmm, any news about Geng Da?"
"not yet."
Wei Ziming frowned slightly after hearing this, but didn't think much of it, assuming that the journey was long and that even a fast horse would take half a month to make it back and forth.
In the few days since Ji Shu moved out of the mansion, Song Yunshu had never been in such a good mood, thinking that her elder brother had finally seen through Ji Shu's hypocritical true colors.
That's how they kicked her out. It's said that she didn't even get to see her older brother on the day she left, and she slunk away on her own.
Unfortunately, the person was gone before I could even make a move.
In the following days, the old lady began to stay at home and refused to see anyone. No one knew what she was busy with. Even her trusted servants were in a hurry.
It seemed as if something big was about to happen in the manor, but she didn't care. As long as she got rid of Ji Shu, it would be enough to make her happy for a long time.
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