Pei Mansion, Qinglong Hall.
It was gloomy.
The oppressive atmosphere was so strong that even the wind couldn't get in.
Li Shi leaned against the couch, looking as if she were dead. She was an immortal demon, and even in death, she still hovered above her head.
Cao Shi hid in the shadows to one side, dressed in mourning for Pei Su, her head, body, and face all white. She lowered her head, obscuring her dark eyes, making her expression unreadable. Only her tightly clenched hands inside her sleeves revealed her tension.
Although Madam Li is seriously ill, she's probably not far from death. Even if everyone else dies, she might not.
Madam Qian sat on a chair to the side, her face ashen as if she were dead!
She had never held a third-rank official position, while that village woman had the wife of the Earl of Fumin and the wife of Anle.
When the sage told the village woman to live in peace and happiness, did he even consider her feelings?
Does Mr. Qian know this?
She also knew that her phoenix had been beaten, and her eldest daughter had her hand chopped off and was now on the verge of death.
The Pei family caused a scene at the Yongning County Princess's family home, but the outcome was not good.
Shi Anren and Pei Yuannu went to Qinglong Hall together.
Li didn't even lift his eyelids. The Shi family is no match for the Pei family.
The Qian family refused to let their eldest daughter marry well, which was Li's way of making a good start and sounding nice, but she could only choose the Shi family.
Shi Anren didn't care, found a chair and sat down, ignoring Pei Yuannu.
Shi Anren was in his early twenties, wearing a blue robe, looking like a scoundrel, and he would have no problem getting by in Sheng'an.
If the Pei family doesn't want him, who would want a down-and-out guy?
Pei Yuannu dared not raise his voice. After greeting his father and Madam Qian, he stood to one side like a shadow.
Shi Anren took the tea from the maid and casually touched her hand: "Why haven't I seen Si Lang?"
Pei Bo didn't know either: "He's probably reading."
Shi Anren chuckled: "You're quite diligent in your studies; you're destined to be the top scholar in the imperial examinations."
Pei Bo dared not accept; Pei Huanxiu was not cut out for it. She was clearly quite intelligent, but her studies were lacking, which was frustrating.
Mr. Qian disliked it.
Pei Huanxiu and Pei Jinnu shared the same mother and were both favored, yet they were both useless?
Pei Jinnu went to the Yongning Prince's Mansion, and Pei Huanxiu became arrogant, making people think she was the Prince's wife.
Shi Anren said, "Why don't we invite him to come and meet us?"
Pei Bo immediately sent someone to investigate. Although the Shi family was not as powerful as the Pei family, the current Shi family had something more to offer than the Pei family.
Pei Jing asked, "Where is Shi Qingzhu?"
Shi Anren cursed, "She was sent to the palace by her mother."
Qian screamed, "What?!"
Shi Anren wondered what she was so excited about. Did she think that no one else could enter the palace except her daughter?
Qian cursed again: "You slut!"
Pei Bo said, "You don't want that thing?"
Shi Anren thought to himself, "They've already been sent to the palace, what can they do?" He also found out that "Princess Yongqing sent three people to the palace."
Qian smashed the teacup in anger!
Although the Pei family was sending someone to the palace who wasn't her daughter, she wanted to see Pei Huanyue but couldn't.
Pei Huanyue's ingratitude is why she gets nothing in return.
Otherwise, with the foundation of the Pei family's Jianchang Marquisate, how could things have turned out this way?
Madam Li trembled with rage. To think that the Pei family would receive absolutely no benefit—they were being so ruthless.
Shi Anren thought to himself, "Isn't it because the Pei family went too far? Why is he blaming others for doing the opposite of what he did?"
It's unimaginable that Chang Ziyu's hand was chopped off; that would be terrible for most people.
But since she hit the Crown Prince, chopping off her hand is a must.
It's not that the Crown Prince is heartless, but that Chang Ziyu is obsessed with becoming a concubine. This is like stepping on Qing'e Palace first and then the Empress. Who can tolerate that?
Many people probably have this idea, but they can't show it like this.
Moreover, the Pei family's reputation is so bad that people think they all deserve to die.
Li Shi was gloomy.
Shi Anren wasn't afraid of her; she was just an old hag. The key was that she couldn't control him.
Pei Huanxiu followed the servant.
There was a little sweat on his head, and he smelled nice.
The ten-year-old boy was as beautiful as a girl; even when he stole food, he would still whet people's appetites.
Shi Anren was overjoyed and even tried to take advantage of Pei Huanxiu.
Pei Huanxiu was startled and hurriedly tried to shake him off.
They're all just kids; even though Pei Huanxiu is only ten years old, she actually understands a lot of things.
Pei Bo didn't react for a moment.
Shi Anren's grip was much stronger than that of a ten-year-old boy, and he also enjoyed the boy's struggle: "A benefactor has taken a liking to you."
Pei Huanxiu hurriedly called out, "Father!"
Shi Anren pinched his fair face: "You'll be living the high life with this important person, and your father will also benefit from it. Even as your brother-in-law, I'll rely on you in the future."
Madam Qian's eyes lit up; she could finally deal with this illegitimate son: "Who?"
Shi Anren didn't care about her: "You can't say that."
A servant brought over a box.
Pei Jing took it, opened it, and found it filled with gold, so dazzling it made one's eyes water.
This box contains twenty or thirty taels of gold, which is not much compared to the Pei family's, but it possesses the unique beauty of gold.
Shi Anren was eloquent: "It's just a small gift. From now on, we'll all be relying on Si Lang."
Pei Jing became more and more satisfied with his nephew.
This gift isn't stingy at all.
As for which important person it is, it's hard to say. Neither the Sheng'an nor the Pei family are particularly afraid of anyone.
The Pei family has this kind of confidence, something farmers don't. He anticipated encountering various obstacles in this circle.
All of the Pei family's actions were simply an attempt to stay in this circle and not lose any of the benefits they were entitled to.
Having witnessed prosperity, who would willingly choose to fall into poverty?
Pei Bo frowned: "Si Lang is still young."
Shi Anren smiled and said, "Noble people like his intelligence and quick wit. Such opportunities are rare. The Pei family will rely on him in the future."
Qian snorted coldly.
Pei Bo had another idea and said, "Can't you come to the manor?"
Shi Anren laughed and said, "Won't we come back often in the future? The title of Lady Anle bestowed upon Lady Fumin is probably clearer than the Emperor's intentions. If the Pei family doesn't seize this opportunity, they won't have another chance like this."
Qian screamed, "What did you say?"
Shi Anren said, "I don't think the Sage will have much patience. Silang, come with me now."
Pei Huanxiu cried out, "No!"
Shi Anren stopped trying to hide it: "With a face like that, do you think you can have a better ending? If it weren't for your future, your brother-in-law wouldn't have bothered to plead for you. For a man to make something of himself, the most important thing is opportunity. Otherwise, what's the point of being educated?"
Pei Huanxiu struggled desperately!
He doesn't need any opportunities! He's a decent man!
Shi Anren held him, and soon he reacted.
Although Pei Huanxiu was young, she truly understood, and cried out, "Father, save me!"
Shi Anren sneered: "The Pei family is probably in dire need of protection. With each provocation, they will be destroyed on that day. Who else can they rely on? You'll only be lucky enough to escape this calamity."
Madam Li opened her eyes and asked, "Are you telling the truth?"
Shi Anren laughed and said, "Why would I lie to you? He's only now favored by a powerful figure, like my ancestor. The day that powerful figure loses interest, he'll be worthless."
Pei Huanxiu angrily retorted, "You're lying! What kind of important person could you possibly know? You heartless bastard!"
Li Shi said in a gloomy voice, "Take him away."
Shi Anren was overjoyed and carried Pei Huanxiu away.
Pei Huanxiu angrily cursed, "You old hag, you'll go to the eighteenth level of hell after you die! All those you killed will come looking for you for revenge! When I get back, the first thing I'll do is stab you to death!"
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