Old Madam Cheng glanced coldly around, her tightly pursed lips curving upwards. "We're all family, why ruin our past relationship over a dead person!"
These words were quite harsh. Pei Cheng and Madam Xu's faces turned pale and then white, but they both held back their anger.
That makes sense. Pei Wang is indeed dead, and the dead cannot be brought back to life. If we insist on dwelling on Pei Wang's death, we will inevitably hurt ourselves more than our enemies.
For the Pei family, it was a huge loss!
Pei Tianyou had thought countless times about what impact this matter would have on the Pei family, or rather, what benefits it would bring. After a heart-to-heart talk with his sister, he had already made up his mind.
Madam Cheng's words served as a starting point, making the rest of the conversation much smoother.
“My dear grandnephew, since you call me your great-uncle, I will not hide anything from you. Wang’er is my youngest grandson and my most beloved grandson. Now that I, an old man, am sending off my black-haired son, it is impossible for my heart not to ache.”
"I'm sure you know perfectly well why Wang'er committed this crime. Your mother is also my most beloved niece. She has always been highly regarded by the Pei family and has always been close to them. I don't blame her."
Pei Tianyou took a sip of tea and looked up at Fu Qiyuan.
“You know best the relationship between the Pei family and your mother and your maternal grandparents’ family, yet you insisted on sentencing Wang’er to death. Let me ask you, do you feel any remorse?”
"Uncle, Yuan'er, he..."
Cheng was eager to clarify something, but Fu Qiyuan stopped her with a gesture.
"Uncle, let's not beat around the bush. The first time Pei Wang sent someone to harm the woman I liked, he was already half dead in my heart!" Fu Qiyuan's voice was unhurried and calm, his eyes showing no emotion.
These words were unacceptable not only to Pei Cheng and Madam Xu, but even Madam Cheng turned pale.
“Pei Wang is cruel and tyrannical. He almost burned the shop assistants alive. If I hadn’t arrived in time, the woman I love would also be dead. He has repeatedly crossed my line. May I ask, Uncle, does such a person deserve to die?”
Pei Tianyou's expression changed several times. He stared intently at Fu Qiyuan's indifferent dark eyes and said in a deep voice, "So, according to my nephew's wishes, this matter is settled like this?"
Fu Qiyuan laughed, the curve of his lips like a hook that hooked people's hearts.
"Money, power, status—hasn't your great-uncle already decided on the price? Why not just say it outright?"
Pei Tianyou's old face darkened completely.
That's right! That's exactly what he thinks!
The Pei family is now a truly prestigious and influential family. If they can secure a place in the elite circles of the capital, the Pei family will enjoy wealth and prosperity for at least another hundred years!
The Pei family is wealthy, but they have no access to the powerful figures in the capital. The network of relationships built on money cannot be stable. What the Pei family lacks is status and position in the capital!
Even a fifth-rank official in the capital could be bought into the elite circle by the Pei family's current wealth!
But these words shouldn't have come out of Fu Qiyuan's mouth!
The fact that he could say these words proves that he already has a plan. Given the vengeful nature of the Fu family father and son, the Pei family will not gain any advantage!
Madam Cheng picked up where Fu Qiyuan left off, saying, "Yuan'er, you're being a bit too polite. Both the Cheng and Fu families are in the capital. If they really wanted to do something, they wouldn't need to trouble a junior like you."
Pei Tianyou raised an eyebrow and gave Old Madam Cheng a displeased look.
As if she hadn't seen anything, Old Madam Cheng pondered for a moment and said, "Grandma invited you to Yuzhou because there are indeed important matters to discuss, but it's not what you think. You're not young anymore, and your mother has been racking her brains over your marriage. Now, your fourth cousin has a daughter of marriageable age, sixteen years old, gentle and dignified, a perfect match. Grandma knows you have a woman you like, and we don't want to put you in a difficult position. We'll marry one and take the other in at the same time, making it a double blessing. What do you think, Yuan'er?"
In Madam Cheng's eyes, Fu Qiyuan's biggest weakness was that country girl. As long as she could be brought into the family, everything else would be easy to handle.
Moreover, the Pei family's daughter is no less impressive. At least her mother won't object, which will keep Pei Cheng and his wife quiet and resolve the feud with the Pei family. What a wonderful thing!
Therefore, when Madam Cheng said these words, everyone present looked surprised, but no one questioned them, clearly feeling that the suggestion was reasonable and justifiable.
"Hehe!" Fu Qiyuan couldn't help but laugh.
I never expected this grandmother to have such boldness. Seeing that she couldn't control him, she locked up his marriage. She's done a good job!
Fu Qiyuan stared at Madam Cheng for a long time before uttering a few cold words: "I dare not marry a daughter of the Pei family!"
When Fu Qiyuan came over to give Jiang Huai a birthday present, Jiang Shan was making a cake for Jiang Huai in his own kitchen.
The master and servant took turns circling in front of her, and she greeted them once and then ignored them.
Jianghuai's first birthday gift was a wooden baby chair, quite similar to a modern stroller, except it lacked wheels and could only be fixed in one place. The little one could sit or lie down very securely inside.
He really liked the gift. He climbed up by himself, sat comfortably inside, and grinned at Fu Qiyuan with a wide smile.
After Jiang Shan finished making the cake, he also made a cup of fruit tea for Fu Qiyuan.
"Try it, cake with fruit tea, it tastes just right."
"A birthday cake for me?" Fu Qiyuan savored the sweetness in his mouth, his dark eyes fixed on Jiang Shan, his gaze as deep as ink.
"It's not a birthday cake, just a regular cake. I didn't want to take up the kitchen in the shop, so I made it at home."
"……oh."
His tone was somewhat indifferent, and mixed with some indescribable emotions.
Jiang Shan looked at him thoughtfully, "You won't get to eat Jiang Huai's birthday cake, but this one will too."
"This has no decorations or blessings."
Why did your tone become more resentful?
Suddenly, Jiang Shan's expression froze slightly, and he asked hesitantly, "What day is your birthday...?"
Fu Qiyuan simply pursed his lips and remained silent, even refusing to eat the cake.
"Damn it!" Jiang Shan slapped his head and rolled his eyes wide open.
She knew it! Fu Shu had mentioned several times today, intentionally or unintentionally, what dishes Fu Qiyuan liked to eat, and even said something about the young master losing his purse, leaving her completely confused.
I've been waiting for her here all this time.
"Wait a minute, you watch over Jiang Huai for me, and let Liang Chen and Mei Jing come in to help!"
It looks like a birthday cake is definitely in order!
Jiang Huai loves cake and has a huge appetite. Jiang Shan prepared a lot of raw materials, and now they're all coming in handy.
The three of them worked together quickly, and the birthday cake, unique to Fu Qiyuan, made its dazzling appearance in just over an hour.
Fu Qiyuan's arrival was too sudden. There were only a few people in the family, and the master and servants were different, so it was destined that they could not help him have a lively birthday celebration. The only people who could accompany Fu Qiyuan on his birthday were Jiang Shan and Jiang Huai.
It was worth it for Fu Qiyuan to start making arrangements three days ago.
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