Chapter 62 Pei Jingxu, apologize to me.
The summer wind is as cold as the north wind, steaming the woman's rosy cheeks.
Pei Jingxu lowered her head, her voice trembling as she sobbed softly, "Miss Shen is right. If you weren't my brother-in-law, you wouldn't help me deal with these things..."
"My Lord, you are a man of integrity and decency. I am but a widow, and I am not worthy of your guidance..."
Her voice was deep and nasal. "I know that you are willing to help me only because we are brothers. It is because I have been impolite and overly dependent on you that you have been subjected to such groundless accusations."
The man lowered his eyes to look at her.
Because she lowered her head, his eyes easily fell on the top of her hair.
"Look at me."
He spoke hoarsely, his voice deep.
Pei Jingxu sniffed and looked up obediently.
There were two lines of tears in her eyes, which looked like silver powder in the moonlight.
The man's cold eyes seemed to be filled with moonlight, bright and cold: "Pei Jingxu, apologize to me."
Pei Jingxu was stunned for a moment, tears welling in her eyes: "Ah?"
The man remained silent, but just looked at her, waiting for her "apology".
Pei Jingxu bit her lip slightly and whispered obediently: "I'm sorry, sir..."
finally.
A gentle luster appeared in the man's eyes, and his long eyelashes drooped. "I forgive you, Pei Jingxu."
The cool jade-like finger bone fell on her face and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Reputation isn't earned by what others say," Rong Jianxue retracted her hand and rubbed the dampness on her fingertips, "it's earned by yourself."
"I don't care about those rumors. Nonsense is like water without roots. It will disappear before the sun comes out."
He looked at her and said in a gentle voice, "Pei Jingxu, there's no need to stay away from me."
"Deal with the person who spread the rumors."
The woman's eyes flickered when she heard this. She slowly turned her head away, tears still lingering in her tone, "Your Excellency is the Crown Prince's tutor. If these stigmas were to reach the emperor's ears, it would be detrimental to your position."
Rong Jianxue said calmly, "If the emperor blindly believes these rumors, then his ability to distinguish right from wrong is questionable."
Only Rong Jianxue dared to say such "outrageous" words and even dared to judge the emperor in the palace.
"Pei Jingxu, there's no need to belittle yourself, and there's no need to... do these things to gain reputation for me." After a pause, the man continued, "Since I'm willing to teach you, I don't care what others say."
Hearing this, the woman lowered her head and remained silent.
Rong Jianxue looked at her. The moonlight fell on her black hair, covering her with a layer of silver gauze.
for a long time.
Pei Jingxu said softly: "But I just feel that this is not fair to adults..."
She still wanted to escape and stay away.
Rong Jianxue raised her chin slightly, and a look of almost paranoid determination flashed in her eyes.
"I may not have made my words clear just now."
Rong Jianxue's voice came from above his head, with a seriousness that brooked no room for questioning.
"What I mean is, Pei Jingxu, you can't hide from me."
That would be unfair.
Pei Jingxu was stunned for a moment, letting the night wind blow across her cheeks, smoothing away the blush and tear marks on her face.
Finally, she looked at him and smiled through her tears: "Sir, is this a request for peace?"
Her eyebrows softened a little, and the corners of Rong Jianxue's lips raised a little.
"Well, peace begging."
"Pei Jingxu, make peace."
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It was said that Shen Qianfan was later called to the East Courtyard Study and was punished to stand outside the courtyard for a whole day.
The sun was too strong and he almost fainted several times, only to be woken up by Rong Jianxue and forced to stand again as punishment.
Because Shen Congyue made outrageous remarks in the street and humiliated Pei Jingxu, Prime Minister Shen Anshan personally came to Rong Mansion to meet Rong Jianxue.
Rong Jianxue asked Pei Jingxu to come to the East Courtyard together.
In the reception hall of the East Courtyard, Rong Jianxue sat in the main seat, and next to him was Pei Jingxu, who pretended to be obedient.
In the guest seat, Chen Anshan bowed to Rong Jianxue and said sincerely, "Master Rong, I have spoiled my daughter since she was a child. That's why she spoke without thinking and humiliated Madam Pei in public, and even humiliated the officials of the court."
"I hope Lord Rong and Second Lady will forgive her. I will punish her severely and will never let her do such outrageous things again!"
Shen Anshan was still very sensible. To put it bluntly, it was Shen Congyue who spoke wildly and offended the Rong family.
To put it more seriously, slandering an imperial official will result in imprisonment!
Shen Anshan "condescended" to come here this time, and he also wanted to lower his face and ask Rong Jianxue to forgive him a little. If he really made things ugly, Shen Congyue's reputation in the future would definitely be criticized!
In terms of age and experience, Rong Jianxue is not as mature as Chen Anshan.
But at this moment, he was sitting in the main seat, and he was able to overshadow Shen Anshan's momentum.
He took a leisurely sip of tea, glanced at Pei Jingxu beside him, and then put down the teacup. His voice was clear and elegant: "The Prime Minister should also know that Miss Chen has offended the Pei family more than once or twice."
"Defaming someone's innocence and damaging their reputation every time is definitely not something that can be brushed aside," Rong Jianxue said seriously. "The Prime Minister has punished Miss Shen before, but it seems to have had no effect."
Chen Anshan sighed guiltily and smiled apologetically, "Master Rong is well aware that my daughter lost her mother when she was young. I was busy with government affairs and neglected to discipline her. I inevitably feel indebted to her."
This is true.
Pei Jingxu on the side raised his eyebrows slightly and listened quietly.
The surname "Chen" is the national surname. Shen Anshan actually got such a great surname. His status can even be compared with that of a noble prince.
In his early years, Shen Anshan fought against the emperor in many battles, and their relationship was almost life-and-death. After the emperor settled the country and stabilized the internal affairs, he was given the surname "Shen" and became a true founding minister.
Therefore, Rong Jianxue still respects and admires the old minister Shen Anshan very much.
But one thing is one thing, if you do something wrong, you have to accept the punishment.
Rong Jianxue said calmly, "If I remember correctly, the Prime Minister's birthday banquet will be held in a few days."
An emotion flashed in Shen Anshan's eyes, and he nodded hesitantly: "Master Rong wants to..."
Rong Jianxue twisted the Buddhist beads in her hand with her fingertips and said in a light voice: "Last time at Miss Shen's birthday banquet, Pei Shi bore the stigma. This time, I hope Miss Shen can personally invite Pei Shi to the banquet at her house."
This requirement is not really high.
If we really want to make a fuss, Chen Congyue's actions would be enough to get him sent to the Dali Temple and be punished with a stick.
Chen Anshan sighed and bowed to Rong Jianxue and Pei Jingxu, "I understand. Three days from now, please have a seat at the mansion. I will have my daughter personally greet you. I will be sure to be courteous and ensure that you don't lose your status."
Pei Jingxu's eyes widened slightly and he subconsciously looked at Rong Jianxue.
——She didn’t say she was going to attend the birthday party at the Prime Minister’s Mansion!
Rong Jianxue gave her a reassuring look, chatted with Shen Anshan for a while, and then sent her back to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
"Sir..." Pei Jingxu's voice was soft, "Ah Xu is still in mourning. It's really inappropriate for him to attend the Prime Minister's birthday banquet..."
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