It has to be said that Pei Ji was a little sad when he was rejected by Wei the first time, but now, perhaps because he has gotten used to it, Pei Ji just feels like laughing and crying at the same time. Sometimes he even feels a little proud of Wei's quick reaction.
The first thing to disappear from the table during this meal was that large plate of honey milk steamed buns.
Amei couldn't help but marvel at it, and decided to go to the kitchen to try the little steamed buns to see what magic they had that made her picky little master eat so many.
Seeing that everyone liked it, Min Yueqing felt satisfied and decided to try incorporating more recipes from later generations in the future. Sure enough, food that had been carefully selected by the people for thousands of years could not possibly taste bad. Since it could win over modern people, it could also win over a group of ancient fans.
When it was time for their usual bedtime reading, Pei Ji, who was usually the most enthusiastic, stayed nestled next to Min Yueqing, showing no intention of sitting up to read.
Pei Han looked to Min Yueqing for help, but Min Yueqing waved her hand, indicating that they would talk about it later.
Pei Han had no choice but to read the book alone. This was originally his normal life, but after experiencing the companionship of his family, reading alone at this time became somewhat lonely.
After a while, Pei Ji was clearly asleep, and his breathing became steady and regular.
Min Yueqing pulled the blanket down over the little boy's face and tucked it above his neck to make sure he could breathe properly, then turned to look at Pei Han.
Pei Han hadn't even turned two pages of the book in his hands; most of his attention was on his wife and children. Seeing that Pei Ji was asleep, he finally found an opportunity to ask, "What's wrong with Lele today? Why is she suddenly sad?"
Min Yueqing organized her thoughts for a moment and decided to start with the original owner's high fever and Liu's taking advantage of her misfortune. She did not embellish the story, but calmly presented the truth.
As for what happened after she arrived, there are many details that are inconvenient to talk about, so she just mentioned it briefly.
As Min Yueqing spoke gently and softly, a storm gradually brewed in Pei Han's heart.
Pei Han could imagine that after he left, his stepmother, Liu, might not be as well-behaved as before. She might openly or secretly cut back on the daily expenses of Hejing Courtyard, or directly neglect Min Yueqing and Pei Ji. But he never expected that Liu would be so audacious as to openly plot to kill his wife and children.
When Min Yueqing was seriously ill and nearly comatose, he took away all the servants of Hejing Courtyard, but left only the young Pei Ji behind. He even went so far as to lock the gate of Hejing Courtyard. His malicious intentions were obvious.
Pei Han's face was icy cold, his heart filled with both hatred and a chilling feeling. He had nothing left to say to his biological father and stepmother.
However, this doesn't mean Pei Han would stay here forever as Liu wishes, never to return to the Cheng'an Marquis's mansion. On the contrary, Pei Han is determined to obtain the title that Liu values most and will never entrust it to anyone else. Only in this way can Liu experience true despair.
After learning about this past event, Pei Han instantly understood why his son was so attached to his wife now, and felt ashamed of his own assumptions.
Pei Han looked at Min Yueqing with deep remorse and said with difficulty, "Madam, it's all my fault that you've suffered. I'm truly ashamed to ask for your forgiveness, but I promise I will never let this matter rest. In time, I will make the Liu family pay the price!"
Min Yueqing knew that Pei Han was speaking from the heart, but her first reaction to this guarantee was that Pei Han would probably be disappointed when he saw Liu Shi again.
Because the current Liu family member is completely different from the one she used to be.
However, Min Yueqing did not have a saintly mentality, nor would she sympathize with the culprit who caused the original owner's untimely death. Therefore, she did not express any objection to Pei Han's decision, but instead talked about the main point she really wanted to make.
“That’s what she deserved. The most important thing now is Lele. He stayed in the yard with me while I was unconscious for several days, so scared that he didn’t even dare to close his eyes. Jinzhi, you didn’t see how haggard Lele was when I woke up. He was thin and bony, and his face was full of fear and anxiety. It was as if a gust of wind could blow him away.”
Upon hearing this, even Pei Han, with his open-minded and optimistic nature, couldn't help but clench his fists tightly, and the anger in his eyes grew even more intense. That was the child that he and his wife had raised with utmost care and affection.
Min Yueqing reached out and grasped Pei Han's fist, as if in a silent reassurance. She continued, "So we need to be more patient with Lele now. He may be a bit clingy in the next two years. This is due to his young age and lack of security. He will gradually get better as he grows up."
Pei Han nodded immediately, then said with self-reproach, "It's all my fault for being too careless. You didn't ask me about the past two years after you arrived. If I had asked earlier, this wouldn't have happened this afternoon."
Min Yueqing brought this up only to clarify the little one's mental state. She didn't actually want to see Pei Han blame himself excessively. The deceased is gone, and besides, he was the one the original owner was most concerned about before he passed away.
Min Yueqing comforted her, "What's past is past. Let's not blame ourselves for other people's malicious actions. We'll just be more careful in the future."
Seeing that Min Yueqing was so understanding after experiencing such terrible treatment, and that she not only had no resentment towards him but also comforted him, Pei Han felt both grateful and ashamed.
Pei Han loosened his fist and grasped Min Yueqing's hand in return. He looked into Min Yueqing's beautiful eyes and said, "Madam, from now on, our family will never be separated again. I will do my best to fulfill my responsibilities as a husband and father."
Faced with Pei Han's sincerity and deep affection, Min Yueqing subconsciously nodded in agreement.
Pei Han then said, "Madam, are you tired? If you are, go to sleep early."
Min Yueqing gently shook her head. It was still early, and she wasn't sleepy yet. Besides, she didn't need to pretend to be asleep to avoid embarrassment, and she gradually began to express her feelings truthfully.
"Would you like to read a book together for a while?" Pei Han asked.
Min Yueqing nodded happily upon hearing this.
However, the two soon realized that their current position was a bit awkward. The little one had squeezed her to the far end of the bed and was now sleeping next to her. In contrast, there was almost enough space for one person between Pei Han and the little one.
If Pei Han moves further in, there will still be a little baby between them, and the noise of turning the pages might disturb the baby's sleep.
There wasn't this problem a few days ago, because the little one was always sitting in Pei Ji's lap during reading time.
Pei Han had obviously noticed this situation as well, and he gestured to Min Yueqing with his eyes as if seeking her opinion.
Min Yueqing thought there was nothing to be coy about, so she quietly got up and sat in the empty seat next to Pei Han, and the two began to read.
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