Chapter 316 Treating People as Fools
Mrs. Pei's words startled everyone.
Everyone who came today was here for Pei Ji's marriage. If Pei Ji had a young lady he liked to be close to, what would be the point of them coming here?
"Madam, we have never heard of Mr. Pei being close to any lady." An anxious person jumped out to deny it.
Madam Pei chuckled, "Perhaps I heard wrongly. My master and I are also very worried. Men and women should marry when they are old enough. If he has someone he likes, that's great, but everything also requires the word 'matching'."
Song Ci, who was on the side, was chatting and laughing with Qiao Yu just now. Qiao Yu saw her face suddenly darken. Combined with what Madam Pei had said loudly just now, he thought of something, pursed his lips, and a look of worry appeared in his eyes.
"I don't know, who is Madam Pei talking about?"
"This, this is not good to say out loud. A girl's reputation is always important. But the two families are so different, I really don't know what to do about this matter."
She looked worried, and her eyes kept scanning Song Ci, the meaning of which was self-evident.
This is to hit her and make Song Ci retreat on her own.
Song Ci clenched his fists, the anger in his heart was indescribable.
This is not only a humiliation to her and her whole family, it is basically a humiliation to her and her whole family.
"Are you right, Miss Song Ci?"
As soon as she changed the subject, she arrogantly called out Song Ci's name in front of everyone. Qiao Yu's hand holding the teacup trembled, and she had a hard time preventing the water from spilling.
Qiao Yun's eyes were even more brilliant, from confusion at the beginning to sudden realization, to jealousy, and after Mrs. Pei's words, he showed unbridled ridicule.
It seems to be saying, see, people look down on you, who do you think you are?
Song Ci stood up suddenly, without a smile on her face, and said directly to Madam Pei, "What do you mean, Madam Pei?"
Mrs. Pei coughed, looking embarrassed. "I know that every girl has a crush on someone. Miss Song is not young anymore, and it's time for her to get married. But, although our Pei family is not a wealthy one, not everyone can become the Crown Prince's wife. What do you think, Miss Song?"
Song Ci's eyes were like knives, not afraid at all. She just looked at Madam Pei like that, and could see some uneasiness in her heart.
"May I ask, is this what Master Pei meant, or what Pei Ji meant?"
Madam Pei's face turned cold, and she slammed her well-maintained white hands on the table. "What do you mean? You mean, I can't make this decision, right?"
Shao Qing, who was beside her, stared at Song Ci's face, revealing a bit of jealousy for a while.
"Auntie, whose girl is this? How could she be so uneducated? She actually contradicts her elders like this."
"This is a long story." Mrs. Pei was very satisfied with her niece's reaction. She patted her hands with a helpless expression.
"My upbringing varies depending on the person. I'm naturally polite to well-educated people, but as for uneducated people, if a dog bites me, I'm not going to thank the dog."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the garden fell silent.
All of you ladies are outstanding individuals from aristocratic families. How could you not see that Madam Pei was deliberately making things difficult for you? However, after being embarrassed, you fought back so directly, leaving no room for maneuver or face. This is the first time that someone has fought back so directly, leaving no room for maneuver or face.
"You have a very clever tongue, but you don't think that you can enter my Pei family just by talking." Mrs. Pei was not angry. She looked at Song Ci with a smile, as if everything was under her control.
"It has always been the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. My master and I will naturally do what's best for the child. If you marry someone with your eloquence, I think there will be no peace in our family. Our Pei family cannot bear it."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Song Ci's expression quietly. It was a pity that, to her disappointment, there was not a single ripple on Song Ci's face. An ordinary woman facing such humiliation and difficulty would not only feel ashamed, but those with worse character would have run away crying long ago.
But she didn't, instead she looked extremely indifferent.
This made Mrs. Pei feel even more uncomfortable and tormented.
"Mrs. Pei." Song Ci raised the corners of her eyes. "I didn't come here today to listen to you. Since you are not satisfied with me, why don't you ask Pei Ji to come out? As long as he tells me to leave, I will leave immediately."
"What a shameless vixen! Cousin Pei is someone you can see whenever you want." Shao Qing couldn't sit still anymore. Song Ci was really beautiful. She had just had a heated argument with her aunt, but she wasn't afraid at all.
If she wanted to become Pei Ji's wife, she had to get rid of Song Ci first.
"Who are you?" Song Ci glanced at her indifferently.
"My name is Shao Qing."
"Shao Qing? Your last name is Shao, so you must be from Madam Pei's family. No wonder." Song Ci smiled meaningfully, "Madam Pei called everyone here today, could it be that she wants to set the stage for your niece to perform? I'm afraid everyone is just a foil. The one who is really destined to marry Pei Ji is probably your niece."
"How could it be!" someone shouted out in disbelief.
Some people also looked at Mrs. Pei thoughtfully, with very ugly expressions.
Everyone present here is a daughter of aristocratic families, raised well by their families. Yet, on this day, they were tricked into coming here and used as a foil for a little-known person. Who would be convinced?
Mrs. Pei saw that the situation was not good and immediately comforted her, "She is talking nonsense, don't believe her."
"Whether you believe it or not is not important. So, after looking at it today, is there any lady that Madam Pei likes?" Knowing that she wanted to change the subject, Song Ci refused.
She just wants to push the Shao family to the forefront.
Everyone present had a family behind them, and she wanted to see how the Shao family and Madam Pei could still be so arrogant after offending so many people in the capital.
Shao Qing knew it was a critical moment. She pulled Madam Pei's sleeve and whispered, "Aunt..."
They had agreed that after this flower viewing banquet, she and Pei Ji would immediately finalize their relationship. By then, the matter was already settled, and even if Pei Ji was not happy, there was nothing he could do.
Mrs. Pei was a little embarrassed, but thinking that the future of the Pei family still had to be under her control, she didn't care about offending people.
He immediately said, "I have watched Shaoqing grow up since she was a child. She is really a good child. Pei Ji's temperament is a bit cold, so having Shaoqing accompany him is perfect."
"Mrs. Pei, I'm sorry to bother you today. I have something to do at home, so I'll leave first."
"Me too. I'm leaving first."
"Me too, me too."
Everyone looked unhappy. They had been used as a raft. Did they have to stay and listen to Mrs. Pei's nonsense?
They were all about to walk towards the gate of the yard, but as soon as they reached the yard, they stopped.
In the distance, a face as cold and clear as the bright moon slowly came towards here.
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