Chapter 70 Fragrant
"The mansion bestowed by the emperor has been empty all the time." Pei Jingzhou has been highly regarded by the emperor over the years. In addition to official positions, gold, silver, jewelry, and farms, a mansion is naturally indispensable.
But he had always lived in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and had never asked about his Pei Mansion.
While Jiang Zhaoyue is recuperating, we can send someone to clean up and buy some new things.
"Are you going to separate from us?" Pei Maokun asked.
Pei Jingzhou nodded.
"For Jiang Zhaoyue, are you going to separate from us?" Wang continued.
Previously, Pei Jingzhou thought that his stance was clear and that if he handled things gently, his mother would understand him. However, that turned out not to be the case, so he answered decisively, "Yes."
"For Jiang Zhaoyue?" Wang emphasized again.
Pei Jingzhou said firmly: "Yes."
Wang was surprised: "Is she so important?"
Pei Jingzhou said without hesitation: "She is so important."
Wang Shi acted as if she didn't know Pei Jingzhou: "You are so sentimental."
"Mother, I told you the truth, and you talked to me about the mother-son relationship. Now I want to talk about the mother-son relationship, the love between husband and wife, and the love between family members, and you are talking to me about your ambitions." Pei Jingzhou frowned and said, "Is your prejudice against someone so deep that you are being unreasonable?"
"I--"
Pei Jingzhou interrupted her: "Open your eyes and take a look. After Zhaoyue married into the Zhenguo Mansion, did she abuse the servants? Was she lazy and greedy? Did she frame others? Did she suppress her younger sisters and brothers? Did she break a child's leg?"
"No." Pei Maokun continued.
Wang glanced at Pei Maokun unhappily.
Pei Jingzhou followed Pei Maokun's words and said, "Not only that, she also taught my fifth brother to study, encouraged my fifth sister to live a cheerful life, saved my fourth sister's life, helped my fourth brother to talk to Miss Qin San, and saved Miss Qin San's life. All of this... Mother, can't you see it?"
"She did all of this," Pei Maokun agreed.
Pei Jingzhou continued, "Mother, have you forgotten the tragedy of my eldest brother and sister-in-law?"
Wang was shocked.
Pei Jingzhou concluded: "Although Big Brother's current fate is due to his youthful impetuosity, Mother, if you had treated Big Brother's sister-in-law better back then, she would never have driven Big Brother to the battlefield with her temper, breaking his arm and getting injured again."
Wang suddenly became speechless.
"Later, you admitted your mistakes to them and have been compensating them. I thought you were not a person who couldn't tell right from wrong, and I told Zhaoyue the same thing many times. But now you are like this again..." Pei Jingzhou looked at Wang: "Mother, I know you love my elder brother and me, and you are proud of us.
“But we have only achieved our current glory with the support of many people.
"My eldest sister-in-law is different. Because of her bad luck, she grew up in a simple farm. However, she is still proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy, painting, housekeeping, and her every move is the epitome of a lady from a noble family. No other woman or man can compare to her.
“Although Zhaoyue doesn’t have any talent, she was able to successfully marry into the Duke of Zhenguo’s mansion despite her stepmother’s flattery and suppression, and to protect herself from repeated frame-ups, and to win the favor of the fifth brother and others. This is remarkable in itself.
"Mother, you are a woman, and your sister is also a woman. You once fought hard to survive, and your sister even lost her life. You should know how difficult it was for your sister-in-law and Zhaoyue to move from that backyard to the backyard of the Zhenguogong Mansion.
"Don't let your daughter-in-law suffer the same thing your sister has suffered.
"Your son is really not that good, my elder brother is not that good, and I am not that good either. My elder sister-in-law is worthy of my elder brother, and Zhaoyue is more than enough for me.
"So, my elder brother is satisfied with my elder sister-in-law, and I am pleased with Zhaoyue."
Wang stared at Pei Jingzhou in a daze, unable to utter a word.
"That's all I have to say. If Mother can figure things out, Zhaoyue and I will come back to see you during the holidays. If you still can't figure it out, I'll come back alone during the holidays." Pei Jingzhou turned to Pei Maokun and said, "Father, you two should get some rest early. I'm leaving now."
"Jingzhou, you..." It was the first time Pei Maokun heard Pei Jingzhou say so many words, the first time he saw Pei Jingzhou with so many emotions, and the first time he saw Pei Jingzhou disobey his elders.
Pei Jingzhou saw through Pei Maokun's thoughts and said, "Father, maybe I am not a person who follows the rules."
yes.
He wasn't that well-behaved when he was a kid.
Pei Maokun remained silent.
Pei Jingzhou bowed to Pei Maokun and Wang, turned around and walked out of Songqing Hall resolutely, breathing the cool air in the dark night.
He suddenly felt a force in his heart breaking free from the shackles, and he couldn't help but turn his head to look in the direction of the palace. After a long time, he withdrew his gaze and strode back to Linhua Courtyard.
"Second Master is back." Baoxia greeted him.
"How is Second Madam?" Pei Jingzhou asked.
"Second Grandma is already asleep."
"Slept? When did you sleep?"
"A quarter of an hour ago."
"What did you say before bed?"
"Say, 'Why hasn't Second Master come back yet?'"
"I understand. You can go down now."
"yes."
Pei Jingzhou walked into the bedroom and saw Jiang Zhaoyue lying flat on the bed obediently, with her right foot resting on a special pillow. Just as he was about to turn around to take a shower, he suddenly saw Jiang Zhaoyue trying to turn over.
He took a step forward and quickly supported Jiang Zhaoyue's right leg.
"Ah!" Jiang Zhaoyue still hurt her right foot and woke up in pain. She looked at Pei Jingzhou with sleepy eyes, then lowered her eyes to see him holding her foot. She immediately complained, "Second Master, you hurt my foot!"
"Who did it?" Pei Jingzhou felt angry and amused.
"It's you!" Jiang Zhaoyue pointed at Pei Jingzhou's hand.
"You should know that you don't sleep well, right?" Pei Jingzhou asked.
Jiang Zhaoyue immediately realized: "So I did it myself?"
"What else?" Pei Jingzhou let go of Jiang Zhaoyue's right leg.
Jiang Zhaoyue put her arms around Pei Jingzhou's neck and said in a playful and flattering tone, "It turns out I wronged Second Master."
"Let go." Pei Jingzhou bent his body slightly.
"No."
"I haven't showered yet."
Jiang Zhaoyue immediately let go of Pei Jingzhou: "Eh, no wonder there's an earthy smell."
"Yes, I carried a soaking wet person all the way back to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, so I became smelly." Pei Jingzhou looked at Jiang Zhaoyue, meaning "You are the one who is soaking wet and doesn't know what is good for you."
Jiang Zhaoyue suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
Pei Jingzhou got up to take a shower, quickly changed into dry underwear and sat on the bed.
Jiang Zhaoyue immediately hugged his arms.
"Watch your feet, watch your feet." Pei Jingzhou hurriedly reminded.
"Paying close attention." Jiang Zhaoyue deliberately sniffed Pei Jingzhou's shoulder and said, "Second Master smells good. My Second Master smells good."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Pei Jingzhou had never received such praise before.
"The second master is so fragrant and handsome." Jiang Zhaoyue said as she reached into Pei Jingzhou's clothes.
Pei Jingzhou grabbed her wrist: "You are still injured."
"Okay, when I recover, I will kiss you to death!" Jiang Zhaoyue withdrew his hand.
Is this something a woman could say?
Yes, a bit fierce.
That's all.
Pei Jingzhou didn't care anymore and slowly lay down on the bed.
Jiang Zhaoyue also lay back in his seat and asked, "Second Master, what do father and mother want?"
"them--"
"Forget it, you're tired all day, go to sleep first." Jiang Zhaoyue really felt that Pei Jingzhou had worked hard today: "Talk to me when you are free tomorrow."
Pei Jingzhou smiled and said, "Okay."
Jiang Zhaoyue had slept for a while and was not so sleepy now, so it was the first time she saw Pei Jingzhou's sleeping face. Perhaps it was because his facial features were so clear and superior that even when he was asleep, he had a sense of coolness and abstinence.
She couldn't help but reach out her hand. As soon as she touched his jawline, his long eyelashes trembled. He looked not to be asleep. She didn't want to disturb his sleep, so she just watched him quietly.
I fell asleep without knowing when while watching. When I woke up, it was already bright. Pei Jingzhou went to court, and Xiangqiao stayed by his bedside.
"Second Madam, don't move." Xiangqiao reminded quickly.
Jiang Zhaoyue didn't move.
"Second Madam, Yinping is here." Baoxia walked in and said.
"What is she here for?" Jiang Zhaoyue asked.
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