I'm already a concubine, who wants to fight with you?

Chapter 105 New Year’s Gift

Xie Fei had no choice but to go to the eldest wife's house.

The master of the first house and Pei Shaoqing both hold high official positions, one is of the third rank and the other is of the fourth rank, and they will be promoted soon.

Therefore, at the end of the year, there was a constant stream of carriages and horses coming to visit, and the front of the mansion was very lively.

The fourth room had sent someone to pass the message in advance, and as soon as Xie Fei's carriage arrived, the housekeeper came to pick him up immediately.

The housekeeper was quite polite and did not neglect Xie Fei just because she was a concubine.

Xie Fei only came to give gifts. She heard from the housekeeper that someone from Mrs. Ban's family came today and was chatting and laughing in the hall. She immediately said that it was inappropriate and asked to visit another day.

The housekeeper then said that since they were already here, they should go and see Mrs. Zheng before leaving, and the two families could reminisce about the past.

Xie Fei had no choice but to move to the flower hall with Su Lu.

It was lively inside. In addition to Mrs. Zheng and Ban Sihui, even the women from Ban Sihui's family were there.

In addition, there was a strange young girl, said to be Mrs. Zheng’s second daughter, named Pei Zhaoyan.

Everyone was having a great time, but Xie Fei sat there awkwardly, just wanting to find a chance to get away.

Mrs. Zheng didn't treat Xie Fei well because of the ice skating party, but she couldn't afford to lose face because she came on behalf of the fourth house.

While teasing her grandson, Mrs. Zheng asked, "What happened to your eldest lady this year? Why is she always sick?"

Xie Fei said: "This winter is really cold, and you were so fond of enjoying the snow that you caught a cold. You haven't recovered for a long time, and you finally felt better. But when it snowed these few days, you caught a cold again."

Ban Sihui snuggled up to her own mother and said contemptuously, "I hope that Xiao's sister is really just sick, and not some ugly person causing trouble for Xiao's sister, causing her to suffer for years."

Xie Fei said calmly: "The eldest lady is of noble status and is a close relative of the old lady. Whoever dares to stir up trouble in front of the eldest lady would be asking for trouble, wouldn't that be asking for trouble?"

Ban Sihui snorted coldly, "You'd better remember your words. If I find out that you, a concubine, dare to bully Xiao's sister, I will never forgive you!"

Mrs. Zheng's eyes were slightly cold, and she glared at Ban Sihui neither lightly nor heavily.

Ban Sihui was still afraid of her mother-in-law, so her mouth suddenly sank and she shrank behind her own mother.

Her mother, Mrs. Ban, was once a noble lady from a wealthy family. Although her family is now dilapidated, her elegant and luxurious demeanor has not changed in the slightest.

After hearing her daughter talk about the ice skating party, she also thought that Xie Fei wanted to send her sisters to Pei Mansion to snatch her daughter's favor, so she had a very bad impression of Xie Fei.

Just when Xie Fei was about to find an excuse to leave, Mrs. Ban coughed lightly and stopped her.

"I heard that this young lady is the fourth room's new concubine?"

Xie Fei had already stood up, but had to sit down again after hearing this.

"I am the concubine. I wonder if Madam has any advice for me?"

Mrs. Ban looked at her and thought she looked very ordinary. How could she have a sister who was as beautiful as a fairy?
Mrs. Ban smiled and said, "I dare not give you any advice, but I heard from my daughter that you have a sister who is as beautiful as a flower. I wonder if she has been betrothed to someone?"

Xie Fei thought for a moment and said, "Since I got married, I haven't had much contact with my family. Besides, I'm not from the same mother, so I don't know about my sisters' marriages."

Mrs. Ban gave a hypocritical smile and turned to chat with Mrs. Zheng.

"After all, we are somewhat related to the Xie family. I have an idea, but I wonder if my mother-in-law is willing to listen to it?"

Madam Zheng was busy teasing her grandson, her tone indifferent, "It's too far a detour. Not to mention that the Xie family is only a relative of the fourth house. Even if they are related to us, there is no reason to make plans for other people's daughters." They are all smart people. How could Madam Zheng not know what Ban Sihui's mother meant?
It was nothing more than arranging a marriage for Xie Jing and cutting off the possibility of her marrying into the Pei family.

After hearing what Mrs. Zheng said, Ban Sihui felt very aggrieved and gently pulled Mrs. Ban's arm.

Mrs. Ban patted her hands and signaled her not to panic.

After reorganizing her words, Mrs. Ban spoke again.

"The Xie family is just a small family in Beijing. It would be a blessing for their daughter to be married off by you, my mother-in-law."

After saying this, without waiting for Madam Zheng's approval, Madam Ban said to Xie Fei, "The family I want to talk about is a former classmate of my eldest son, who is now the magistrate of Qingzhou County. Although his position is not high, it is stable and reliable.

He is only thirty years old this year. He once had a wife, but that woman was unlucky and died young, leaving behind one son and two daughters.

Your sisters will marry in and become concubines. If they are too weak to bear children, then you don’t have to go through the hardship of raising children. You only need to raise these three children, and you will have great blessings when you are old.”

Mrs. Ban smiled and spoke with a rather haughty tone.

It seemed as if this marriage was a great blessing for the daughter of the Xie family. After hearing this, Xie Fei must be grateful and thank her for making it happen.

Just as Xie Fei was about to retort, Mrs. Zheng's second daughter, Pei Zhaoyan, spoke first.

"Madam, this marriage is indeed a good one, and Sister Xie must be very grateful. But I heard that the fifth daughter of the Xie family is only fifteen or sixteen years old, so it's too early to talk about this now."

Since Xie Fei entered the flower hall, he didn't pay much attention to Pei Zhaoyan. Pei Zhaoyan just sat beside the cradle, playing with her little nephew, and her presence was not strong.

It was not until this moment that Xie Fei took a serious look at Pei Zhaoyan.

I can only say that she is worthy of being Mrs. Zheng’s biological daughter.

She looked somewhat similar to Madam Zheng, but her facial features were gentler, and her temperament was dignified and steady. She had the noble demeanor of a lady from a noble family, and her soft words were accompanied by an unquestionable dignity.

After Pei Zhaoyan's interruption, Mrs. Ban should have stopped mentioning it.

But her personality was exactly the same as Ban Sihui's. She didn't know when to stop. Instead, she acted like an elder and taught Pei Zhaoyan a lesson.

"She's already fifteen or sixteen, so why is it too early? In two years, no matter how noble she is, or how much of a princess she is, no one will want her! This woman should get married while she's still as beautiful as a flower, or she won't be able to have children when she's older!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Madam Zheng and Pei Zhaoyan's faces changed at the same time.

Mrs. Ban didn't notice it and kept chattering about how she should have a baby as soon as possible so that her husband's family wouldn't dislike her.

Pei Zhaoyan's mood was getting lower and lower, and Madam Zheng was very dissatisfied and interrupted her.

"It's already noon, why don't you all stay and have a quick meal. I've asked someone to set up the table in the warm room. Zhaoyan, take Xie first."

Pei Zhaoyan stood up, bowed to Madam Zheng first, and then smiled at Xie Fei.

"Sister Xie, please come with me."

Xie Fei couldn't refuse, so he followed.

After the two of them left, Madam Zheng said to Madam Ban, "The Xie family has nothing to do with us. Why do you want to propose marriage to her family? Even if you say it well, they may not be grateful. If they are not satisfied, it will definitely create hatred."

Mrs. Ban said disdainfully, "What kind of person is her family? She is not happy about the marriage arranged for her? Even if she is not happy, can she seek revenge on us?"

(End of this chapter)