Chapter 257 Pei Family
Xu Qingmeng looked at the two people in front of him, dismissed the servants around him, and left himself. Perhaps the two of them needed some alone space at this time.
In fact, for so many years, He always thought that the Pei family had forgotten her, but she didn't expect that the Pei family had not given up on her for so many years.
The Pei family is truly a wealthy and powerful family. The current head of the Pei family, He's father, has inherited the title of Marquis of Zhenbei. In the battle for the throne many years ago, he was a member of the party that stood firmly on the side of the current emperor.
This is also the reason why the Pei family has been trusted for so many years since His Majesty ascended the throne. The emperor’s grace is immense and his favor lasts forever.
Since ancient times, the emperor's intentions have been difficult to guess. In fact, there are many cases where emperors are suspicious of powerful ministers. The reason for this is not only the emperor's suspicion, but also the fact that some ministers are too greedy for power.
However, the head of the Pei family was a smart man. He was in charge of an army of 300,000. The eldest son of the Pei family, that is, He's eldest brother, worked in the Ministry of Revenue. The second son of the Pei family, that is, Pei Cheng, had made many outstanding military achievements. In addition, Pei Qingwan married the son of the prime minister. The Pei family was at its peak at that time!
The head of the Pei family submitted eight memorials to resign within a month, citing his old age and frailty. Old Madam Pei had been depressed over the loss of her daughter, so in order to accompany his wife, he handed over his 300,000 troops and begged to accompany his wife through her last days.
The emperor was quite satisfied with the tact of the head of the Pei family. He pretended to keep him and agreed. On the surface, the Pei family was not as good as before and had lost most of its power, but the emperor did not treat the Pei family unfairly.
After that, Pei Cheng became a favorite of the emperor and was promoted many times. The rewards from the Pei family also continued.
Xu Qingmeng actually admired the courage of the head of the Pei family, who was also very insightful.
After all, it is such a simple truth, how could the other noble families not imagine it?
No, of course I don't know, I just don't want to do it.
Once someone has tasted power, how could he be willing to give up what he has got? Just like Chen Qingwan, who has enjoyed the wealthy life of the Pei family, how could she let the He family take it away.
"Sister, mother has been looking for you for so many years. She always feels that she failed to protect you and has been blaming herself. Can you go back and see her?" Pei Cheng said sincerely.
"I know that you are right to be thoughtful about the harm Pei Qingwan has caused you, but does mother really not have many years left?"
How could He not know that she was unfilial all these years? Even if it was just a few days, she still felt the mother's love and family affection! She is not a heartless person, but if she goes to the capital alone now, Gu Yunyi and Xu Qingmeng will definitely not agree.
"Yeah, okay!"
After hearing He's answer, Pei Cheng was so excited, "Then let's go to the capital now!"
"No, I didn't say go now. Wait until Yun Yi passes the exam. Zhizhi and Ruirui are still young, and Yun Yi will also take the college entrance examination next year..."
Even so, Pei Cheng was still excited. As long as his sister recognized him, it wouldn't be a problem. After all, so many years had passed, and Pei Qingwan hadn't dealt with it yet. It would not be safe even if his sister went back.
"Yes, sister, can I stay in the Gu family? And Yun Yi is so weak. How can he protect you? I can teach him." Pei Cheng looked at He cautiously, and that look was really funny.
There was no reason for He not to accept the offer. After all, he was her own brother and they shared the same blood.
Pei Cheng was very happy to see He agreed, and then he went to find Gu Yunyi.
Xu Qingmeng arrived at the kitchen at this time, and seeing that He was no longer as melancholy as before, she knew that she had figured it out.
Here, Mrs. He asked the servants to clean up the guest room, and then went to a nearby place to buy a jar of good wine.
When I came back, I told Xu Qingmeng that this small stall actually cost twenty taels of silver. Although it was a relief for so many years, it was still too expensive. Even Xu Qingmeng felt very distressed.
Soon, the hot pot was almost ready and we were ready to eat.
Pei Cheng, Kang Hongxuan, Zhang Hanzhe, Mr. Shen, and Fang Ziheng, who was invited by Gu Yunyi, were eating in the front yard.
Xu Qingmeng, He and Xinting ate in the backyard with their children.
It was originally agreed that Hui Niang and her family would come as well, but later when Fang Ziheng came back and told her that there was a distinguished person in the Gu family, Hui Niang said she would not come no matter what.
Of course, little Yuanbao was brought here by hand, and now he is sitting next to Xu Qingmeng.
During the meal, Xu Qingmeng prepared non-spicy sauces for the little ones, while Xu Qingmeng and Xinting ate spicy food, but not too spicy, after all, Xu Qingmeng had to breastfeed the children.
Then Yun Sheng and Yun Mo both stared at it, their eyes full of greed, but Yun Mo said nothing, while Yun Sheng pouted and looked at it eagerly: "Sister-in-law, I want to eat it too."
Yun Sheng tried it so many times but never got to eat it.
Xu Qingmeng shook her head and refused: "No, this is too spicy. You are still a child. It is not suitable for you to eat. The same goes for Yun Mo."
"Sister-in-law, I can do it. I can eat spicy food, really."
"No, no! You can't!" Xu Qingmeng refused directly.
Yun Sheng: “…”
The two of them could only watch helplessly.
Xu Qingmeng is very principled when it comes to children. She will not give children anything to eat, not even a little bit, and she will never compromise.
The same goes for Zhizhi and Ruirui. Unless they are crying or making a fuss, they should not be held in arms. Otherwise, it will become a habit and it will be difficult to change it.
Even though Yun Sheng looked pitiful at the moment, she shouldn't think about it. Of course, she did think about it. After all, her sister-in-law's control over diet was really unambiguous.
"Meng Niang, you eat, I'll feed Yuanbao." He couldn't eat spicy food either, so she ate something non-spicy and then spoke.
Yuanbao stared at He with his big eyes, but moved his butt towards Xu Qingmeng.
“…”
Yun Sheng saw this and laughed out loud: "Mom, Xiao Yuanbao hates you."
"Hey, you damn girl!"
Xu Qingmeng also smiled: "Mom, it's okay, I'll do it!"
Then she turned around and asked Xiao Yuanbao: "Xiao Yuanbao, what do you want to eat? Show it to auntie and I'll pick it up for you."
The Gu family originally ran a hotpot restaurant, so they prepared everything.
Little Yuanbao immediately looked around the table, then his eyes fixed on one place and he pointed with his chubby little hand.
That was the shrimp paste that Xu Qingmeng had someone make at the hot pot restaurant. Shrimp paste is high in protein, and it is good for children to eat more shrimp.
Xu Qingmeng picked up a few meatballs, dipped them in the pot, and when they were cooked, she picked them up and blew on them to her lips.
Only when the shrimp balls were no longer hot did I dip them in sauce and put them near little Yuanbao's mouth. Little Yuanbao opened his little mouth obediently and ate happily.
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