Chapter 133 Farce
Qi Chuan came back to his senses and noticed that Pei Ji's expression was different. He couldn't help but ask, "Brother, why... do you seem to be very familiar with the Imperial Concubine?"
Pei Ji smiled and said, "Of course I am familiar with her. I am her brother-in-law."
That's true, Qichuan nodded. His sister-in-law is a royal concubine and is willing to help, so everyone is happy.
He didn't think much about it and wondered, "By the way, brother, who did you offend? Why did people from Yingtian Prefecture suddenly come to arrest you?"
Pei Ji held his arm and walked slowly, the smile on his face gradually fading: "Who knows, maybe he is a madman."
Qi Chuan sighed, "Officialdom is treacherous. We all have to be careful in the future, or we might offend someone without even realizing it."
The two of them talked as they returned to Pei's house.
It was already late at night, and every household along the way had closed their doors.
The door of the Pei family was open.
There was a faint noise coming from inside.
Qi Chuan's expression became serious. "What's going on? Is someone taking advantage of this opportunity to cause trouble?"
Pei Ji walked in without saying a word.
Qichuan was afraid that something might happen, so he hurriedly followed.
The front yard was dark and there was no servant around.
The two followed the sound into the inner courtyard.
The inner courtyard was bright, and a group of people were crowded in Luo Zhen's yard.
Pei Ji and Qi Chuan came over and saw that the people outside were crowded with maids, old women and servants, watching a play.
The noise inside became louder and louder.
Judging from the voices, it was Pei Duan and Luo Zhen.
"Second Master!"
When the servants who were watching the show outside discovered that Pei Ji had returned, they were startled and hurriedly bowed.
Pei Ji suppressed his anger and asked, "What's wrong?"
A woman said boldly, "Master wants to divide the family property and is arguing with Second Mistress..."
Qi Chuan gritted his teeth as he listened beside him.
What is going on?
Less than two days after being arrested, the eldest brother was already making a fuss about dividing the family business.
Isn't this taking advantage of someone's misfortune? He is our brother, but he doesn't care about family affection at all.
Things have gotten so bad that no one is taking care of the servants in the house. It's a mess. If it were him, he would go crazy.
Pei Ji's face was also very grim. He said to the servants, "Go back to work! Anyone who neglects their duties will be beaten to death!"
Everyone responded quickly and scattered like birds.
Qi Chuan was a little embarrassed at the side: "Hey, brother, do you want me to support you?"
Pei Ji's forehead was covered with sweat. He took a breath and said, "Thank you for your help, Brother Qi. These are just family matters. I can handle them. I'll treat you to a drink when I'm more settled."
Qi Chuan nodded: "Then I'll go first. If you need anything, please send someone to tell me."
He sighed and turned to leave.
Pei Ji entered the yard.
At the innermost part of the yard there was a windowless room, which Luo Zhen used to store her dowry.
At this moment, she was facing outwards against the door.
Pei Duan, holding a stone in his hand, pointed at her and cursed, "Don't think I won't smash it just because you're in my way! We, the eldest branch, are the ones who handle all the problems at home. You don't even contribute half a step, so why do you think we, the eldest branch, are easy to bully?"
Luo Zhen was shaking all over, her voice hoarse as she said, "Who's bullying who? It's just the money for Pei Yu's coffin and the wife's medicine. No matter how you look at it, it's not even fifty taels of silver. And you're asking me for a thousand taels right away. You're talking about dividing the family property, trying to take my dowry, and now you're trying to rob me. I'm telling you, the Empress in the palace is my sister, and Pei Ji will come back sooner or later. Even if you rob me now, I'll make you pay it back double in the future!"
"Stop your slander, bitch! Who wants to steal yours?" Pei Duan cursed. "My mother had a stroke, and it was my wife who took care of her. When the family split up, she stayed with our eldest wife. It's a bottomless pit. Your second wife can be quiet and free from burdens. What's wrong with asking you for a thousand taels? A thousand taels is still too little! What's wrong with your sister being the empress? What's wrong with the second son coming back? Even if the emperor comes, you have to pay the thousand taels!"
Pei Duan was used to hanging out outside and was very good at making trouble. He was about to rush up as he spoke.
Luo Zhen closed her eyes in fear.
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