Chapter 280 Pei Ji Arrives
"Okay, go ahead."
"I'll take my leave."
Outside the study, bright sunshine fell on his shoulders. Pei Ji looked at an unknown species of bird chirping and jumping around on a branch in the distance, with a smile on his lips.
In the past, he was alone, just to fulfill his revenge and ideals. He was poisoned for unknown reasons, but he only knew that he would not live long. With such a gloomy mood, he had been walking alone for a long time, until Song Ci appeared, like a soft blood in the summer, melting in his heart from then on.
But before that, he planned to ask Song Ci's opinion first.
The two of them have already expressed their feelings for each other, but if the other party is unwilling... he thinks he will not be willing to give up, and he will strive to make Song Ci agree one day.
Hearing Pei Ji's sudden visit, Song Ci's eyes widened and she could not speak clearly.
"You said, Pei Ji...he suddenly came to my house."
She could almost guess why the other party came here, but she still couldn't help feeling panicked. This was the first time this had happened in her past or present life.
There was actually someone who came for her.
"Yes, Miss, go and have a look. The master and the mistress have already gone."
Song Ci calmed down before saying, "I understand. Let's go."
Along the way, she was filled with thoughts. Pei Ji was a man who was not good at speaking and was very picky about other people. She couldn't imagine what it would be like if he was left alone with his parents. She quickened her pace.
As he approached the main hall, his steps slowed down, but laughter came from inside the door.
"This tea is so precious. If I keep it here, I'm afraid it will be wasted."
"If Uncle Song likes it, it won't be a waste."
Song Laosan looked at the imperially bestowed tea in his hand and tried to refuse it, but he had no intention of returning it. His mouth was grinning so much that it almost reached his ears.
"This hairpin and head ornament were given to me by the Emperor not long ago. I don't have any female relatives at home to give them to, so I wanted to give them to my aunt as a gift."
"This!" Qiao Xianglan looked at the huge, lustrous pearls on her head, as well as the large, sparkling rubies, and her hands trembled so much that she didn't dare to take them.
"If Auntie doesn't like it, why not take a look at this sapphire headpiece..."
"I, I like it, it's just too precious." Qiao Xianglan's lips trembled and she didn't know what to say. She had never seen such a precious item before. Even this headpiece was probably worn by princesses.
Song Laosan glanced at his wife, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart, and became even more excited about the imperial examination.
If you don't work hard, you can't wear this headdress even if you have it. The Zhou Dynasty has rules that people wear jewelry according to their status. This headdress can only be worn by the wives of officials of at least the fifth rank when going out.
Qiao Xianglan finally accepted it. Pei Ji was really too enthusiastic. If she didn't want it, he would replace it with something else, as if there were always other options in the box for her to choose from.
She was touched and even more happy for her daughter.
Pei Ji was not being attentive to her at all. He just really liked Song Ci, so he was being nice to them both as well.
Just thinking of the Pei family's background, Qiao Xianglan's smiling face was filled with a hint of sadness.
Even though my family was in business, the Song family wasn't considered a wealthy family. Even after marrying into the family, I still had to depend on others for my livelihood. My family and the Pei family were like two separate entities, one in heaven and one on earth. How much injustice did my daughter have to endure?
"Pei, Master Pei, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it or not."
Pei Ji smiled slightly, "Aunt, please speak."
A Lin standing next to him couldn't believe his eyes. When had his young master ever been so kind and cheerful?
"Your parents are at home."
A Lin took a deep breath, but Pei Ji remained calm. "Both my parents are alive, but my biological mother passed away a long time ago. My current wife is my father's second wife."
"Second marriage...Does she have any children of her own?"
Qiao Xianglan's question was a bit abrupt. Song Lao San coughed twice and said, "Mr. Pei, my wife's question is a bit abrupt. I'm just curious. Please don't take it as an offense."
Although he said it was abrupt, he did not mean to blame her at all. Instead, he defended Qiao Xianglan with a few words.
Pei Ji looked at the couple with a smile, finding it quite amusing. He laughed and shook his head, "She has a son."
Qiao Xianglan frowned, "This."
Pei Ji seemed to know what she was thinking and continued, "Aunt is worried that Song Ci will be wronged when she comes to the Pei family?"
Qiao Xianglan hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.
"What my aunt is worried about is also what I am worried about. But you can rest assured, I have already thought about this aspect. After she gets married, I will suggest that she live in another mansion. She will not live in the Pei Mansion. Everything will be left to Song Ci to make her own decisions, and everything in the family will be left to her to manage."
Although she was still worried, Qiao Xianglan was satisfied that Pei Ji could consider this aspect.
She secretly glanced at Song Laosan, suddenly pinched the soft flesh of his arm with her fingers, and spun around while he wasn't paying attention.
Song Laosan used all his life's acting skills to not cry out in pain. He looked at his wife with grievance, and under the intimidating gaze of the other party, he could only swallow his bitterness in secret.
Forget it, just pamper your own wife.
"Since Auntie asked, I will tell you all about my situation. Song Ci has her own ideas, and I will leave all the decisions of the household to her. Besides that, I don't have any maids or concubines, and I won't take concubines in the future."
When these words were spoken, Qiao Xianglan and Song Laosan were both shocked.
As a man, Song Lao San does not take concubines, but most men do, let alone a wealthy family like the Pei family.
Hearing the other party's assurance, he began to stutter: "Are you, are you...really speaking?"
Pei Ji: "Really, everything I said today is absolutely true. If you break your promise, God will strike you down..."
"Stop, stop, stop! Master Pei, we believe you. These oaths are unnecessary."
Song Lao San also frowned, "Yes, these vows can't be made lightly. Your body and hair are given by your parents. Your mother died young, and I think she also wanted you to be well. You must cherish yourself."
Pei Ji was stunned for a moment, then chuckled, "Uncle is right, Pei Ji remembers it all."
Song Ci, who was standing outside the door, was hesitant as to whether to go in or not.
Wanxiang next to her whispered, "Miss, aren't you going in?"
Song Ci: "It would be so embarrassing if I went in now."
"Miss, you can pretend that you just arrived and didn't hear anything."
Upon hearing this, Song Ci nodded and said, "You are right. I will pretend that I know nothing."
Wanxiang covered her mouth and laughed softly, winking and teasing, "Did you hear what Master Pei said just now? He said he doesn't want to take concubines, and he only wants you."
This was beyond Song Ci's expectations, a wealthy family.
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