Chapter 187 A Mismatched Couple
Pei Yanchi didn't care what they were thinking at all; he just wanted to go back and get some sleep and rest.
After leaving the ancestral hall, Pei Yanchi asked Pei Zhuo:
"Should we stay at the Duke's mansion or go back to your uncle's house?"
Pei Zhuo thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to my uncle's house first. We won't get involved in the trouble at the Duke's mansion."
Pei Yanchi nodded, thought for a moment, and then said:
“It’s not a good idea for you to stay there indefinitely.”
We have so many houses and deeds, take some time to look around, and whichever one you like, that house is yours.
If you're too embarrassed to come to the Duke's mansion, then wait a while until Father returns at the end of the year, and we'll talk about it then.
Pei Zhuo and Pei Ying bowed to Pei Yanchi:
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Upon hearing this, Pei Yanchi realized that he was no longer calling him "elder brother."
Oh well, let them be.
After the two men left, Pei Yanchi said to his two uncles with a gloomy expression:
"Go out and deliver a message to each of their families."
Return everything they took intact, and I'll spare their lives.
If you remain stubbornly unrepentant, then you'll never leave Dali Temple for the rest of your life.
After saying that, he turned and left without even glancing at the two of them.
His two uncles nodded repeatedly in fear after hearing this.
Pei Zhuang followed behind Pei Yanchi and asked:
"My lord, shall we go home, or stay at the Duke's mansion?"
The home Pei Zhuang mentioned was Pei Yanchi's three-courtyard house.
Pei Yanchi thought for a moment and said, "Let's stay here for now. Such a large mansion needs someone to look after it."
After this period of time, when things calm down, I'll go back to live there.
Gossip in the capital always spreads very quickly.
Within a morning, the news of the Duke of Xing's mansion had spread throughout the capital.
The next morning at court, an imperial censor impeached Pei Yanchi for disregarding the emperor and violating human ethics.
Even the emperor didn't want to pay attention to this person.
Soon, Imperial Censor Zhang came out to defend Pei Yanchi.
Huan Zixing also submitted his confession from yesterday to the emperor.
When the emperor saw this, he reprimanded everyone in the Xing State Duke's mansion in court and also criticized the Xing State Duke for not managing his household strictly.
Pei Yanchi took the blame for his father, kneeling silently in the main hall.
Finally, the emperor punished Pei Yanchi by sending him home to reflect on his actions for five days.
Pei Yanchi then left the palace and went home to rest.
Pei Yanchi's outburst made the matter known to everyone in the court and the palace about the affairs of the Duke of Xing's mansion.
At noon, the Crown Prince came to the Empress's palace to have lunch with her.
At the dinner table, the Empress asked about Pei Yanchi, and the Crown Prince smiled and said a few words.
The Empress glanced at Princess Yongning beside her and then asked:
How old is Yanchi this year?
The Crown Prince took a sip of soup and said, "He's two years younger than me and Ling'er."
"Oh dear, she's not young anymore, she's already seventeen. Has the marriage been arranged?" the Empress asked.
The Crown Prince replied, "Well, you could say he's not young anymore."
His father is like a stepfather, he doesn't care about his marriage at all. Why don't you, Mother, find him a wife?
Upon hearing this, the Empress put down her chopsticks and laughed:
"You're so worried."
"Okay, I am his aunt after all, so it would be good for me to help out."
After saying that, he glanced at Yongning, who was engrossed in eating, and tentatively said:
"Yanchi is only two years older than Yongning, and he is already so sensible."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince paused for a moment, then looked up at the Empress, only to find her staring intently at Yongning.
Sensing the Crown Prince's gaze, the Empress looked over, and the Crown Prince shook his head at her.
The Empress frowned upon seeing this: "What? Does Yanchi have someone he likes?"
"I don't know yet. I'll ask him next time he comes to the palace," the Crown Prince replied helplessly.
In his heart, however, he thought, "My mother is really playing the piano haphazardly."
Pei Yanchi was unaware that the Empress had taken a liking to him and was preparing to summon him to be Yongning's consort.
He's still leisurely practicing his boxing, feeding the fish, and sleeping at home.
Five days later, Pei Yanchi finished his reflection and was released from confinement.
He had rested for about five days.
They packed up and prepared to go to the palace to visit the Empress Dowager and the Crown Prince's chubby son.
First, he went to Taiji Palace to see the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager was very pleased to see him, and the two chatted for a long time.
The Empress Dowager learned that Lady Wan was a spy and that she was responsible for the death of Princess Lanling.
Speaking of Princess Lanling, I shed a few more tears.
Pei Yanchi coaxed and coaxed the Empress Dowager repeatedly before finally managing to calm her down.
Upon leaving the Empress Dowager's palace, Pei Yanchi was stopped by Princess Jinyang.
"Aunt, what's wrong?" Pei Yanchi asked with a smile.
"Yanchi, you're seventeen already, what are your plans for marriage?"
Princess Jinyang cut to the chase and asked directly.
Pei Yanchi scratched his head somewhat awkwardly and said:
"This matter is arranged by our parents and the matchmaker; how can I make this decision on my own?"
Upon hearing this, Princess Jinyang smiled and reached out to poke his head.
"Could your dad even think of these things?"
Don't count on him. If you have a girl you like, tell your aunt right away, and your aunt will make the decision for you.
Otherwise... hehe..."
Upon sensing the hidden meaning in Princess Jinyang's words, Pei Yanchi stepped forward and pressed her for an answer:
"Aunt, what do you mean by that?"
Princess Jinyang beckoned with her finger, and Pei Yanchi quickly leaned over.
"The Empress wants to match you with Yongning..."
Upon hearing this, Pei Yanchi was shocked and took two steps back.
Then, realizing what she had said, she leaned closer and whispered anxiously:
"Aunt, please save me. I only see Yongning as my younger sister. This...this...is not appropriate."
Princess Jinyang laughed upon seeing this and reached out to pat his head:
"Then hurry up and tell the truth, do you have a lady you like?"
Upon hearing this, Pei Yanchi blushed instantly.
But then I thought, if I don't say anything, they might start pairing us up inappropriately.
After thinking about it, I decided to say it anyway.
"Hmm... I like it, hmm... Cheng Jinyue."
Princess Jinyang frowned, thought for a moment, and asked:
"That granddaughter of the Duke of Lu?"
Pei Yanchi's face flushed red to the roots of his ears, and he nodded slightly.
Princess Jinyang nodded: "Yes, you have good taste."
I've met her twice; she's quite a nice young lady.
After saying that, he said to Pei Yanchi, "When you go to the East Palace later, answer the Crown Prince's questions in the same way."
Upon hearing this, Pei Yanchi looked up at Princess Jinyang and smiled:
"Thank you for your guidance, Aunt."
After speaking, he solicitously reached out and helped Princess Jinyang down the steps.
"I heard that my aunt has been staying in the palace for over a month?"
"Yes, your grandmother is not in good health, so I can take better care of her if I stay here."
Speaking of the Empress Dowager, Princess Jinyang sighed.
The old lady is getting old, her illness is recovering slowly, and she is still very weak, which worries her a lot.
"I was thinking of visiting you tomorrow and seeing the twins while I'm at it."
It seems I'll only be able to see the two children tomorrow.
Princess Jinyang's mood improved when she heard Pei Yanchi mention the twins, and a smile appeared on her face.
"The children grow tall and strong as soon as they are exposed to the wind."
After saying that, she patted Pei Yanchi's hand and said, "If you really like that Cheng family girl, your aunt will send someone to speak on your behalf."
If they agree, how about your uncle arranges the marriage for you?
Upon hearing this, Pei Yanchi quickly bowed deeply to Princess Jinyang.
"Then thank you very much, Aunt."
Princess Jinyang waved her hand and said, "Your mother is gone, and your aunt didn't take good care of you for those two years, which made you suffer a lot."
Your mother was the most obedient and well-behaved among all my sisters, it's a pity..."
Princess Jinyang sighed deeply when she mentioned her younger sister.
"Over the years, whenever I think of your mother, I feel guilty towards her."
After saying this, Princess Jinyang looked at Pei Yanchi and said:
"Now that I have found you a suitable wife, I hope that your later life will be more pleasant and fulfilling than your earlier life."
As Pei Yanchi listened, his eyes suddenly reddened.
Over the years, only his aunt has made him feel a little bit of maternal love.
His grandmother and cousin Ling made him feel the care and concern of his family.
Whenever he felt like giving up, a sense of warmth would always stay in his heart, supporting him to keep going.
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