After the favored concubine remarried, the aloof and powerful minister forcibly took her away.

Chapter 55 As long as there's room for people.

Before Pei Yanzhi arrived, he thought the old lady was going to tell him something important, but after going around in circles, it turned out to be about his marriage.

"I already told your mother about it before."

At this point, Madam Pei took a deep breath, but Qin Bijun was so focused on befriending powerful and influential people that she didn't think much about it.

"I am interested in the daughter of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, named Wen Caifu. This Miss Wen is gentle and well-read since childhood, and has an excellent reputation among young ladies."

“Since you work at the Dali Temple, you will inevitably have to deal with the Ministry of Justice. The Wen family’s status is lower than the Pei family’s, so it will not displease the Empress Dowager.”

Listening to Madam Pei's explanation, Dong Yan nodded: "Marriages in aristocratic and powerful families have always involved many considerations."

"Does Yanzhi have other ideas?"

After all, when the old lady asked Pei Yan before, he only had one sentence.

Parents to enrich people.

They never ask a single extra question.

Today's behavior was unusual, which Dong Yan found somewhat strange.

"As long as they are gentle and tolerant, that's fine."

Pei Yanzhi picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip. Remembering what Xiang Ning had said yesterday, he spoke up.

Madam Pei then understood that he was supporting Xiang Ning.

But what new wife would accommodate a concubine? That Xiang Ning is indeed very capable.

Thinking of this, a hint of displeasure appeared in Madam Pei's eyes.

“I dislike unrest in the home. If someone is not obedient and cannot tolerate others, they will only cause chaos in the Pei family. I suppose that is not what Grandmother would want to see.”

Pei Yanzhi caught a glimpse of displeasure in the old lady's eyes out of the corner of his eye, and then said this in a deep voice.

He had no demands on his wife, except that she should behave herself.

At least, it can accommodate Xiang Ning, and he will not have any other concubines.

If Xiang Ning weren't of such low status...

Pei Yanzhi usually didn't have many thoughts in his mind, but this was the first time he had thought about others.

"What Yan said makes sense."

Seeing that Pei Yanzhi had agreed to his request, Old Madam Pei smiled and said, "Don't worry, Wen Caifu isn't a troublemaker."

What Pei Yanzhi thought of, Old Madam Pei naturally thought of as well.

"If Grandmother has nothing else to say, I will head back now."

After speaking, Pei Yanzhi stood up, bowed to Madam Pei, and left.

Watching his departing figure, Old Madam Pei sighed deeply.

“If his mother weren’t so useless, he wouldn’t need you, his aunt, to worry about him.”

"Mother, what are you saying? Your daughter-in-law is a member of the Pei family, so naturally she should do her best for the Pei family's affairs."

Dong Yan knew very well what kind of daughter-in-law Madam Pei wanted, so she never said a word that would displease Madam Pei.

Her son was even more useless, and she would still need to rely on Pei Yanzhi in the future, so she was willing to do Pei Yanzhi a favor.

In this way, in the future, Pei Yanzhi can also protect her son.

Madam Pei looked at Dong Yan and nodded approvingly. After the two talked for a while, Dong Yan left Ningfu Residence.

Pei Yanzhi left Ningfu Residence intending to return to Mosong Garden, but instead went to Nianci Hall, the residence of Fourth Master Pei Changqing.

Pei Changqing was a businessman who dealt in pearls, jade and porcelain. Although his business was not particularly large, his household was well-fed and clothed.

Compared to the eldest and second wives who had many concerns about serving as officials in the court, Pei Changqing did not have so many rules.

He had just finished breakfast with Wanyi when his servant came to report that the eldest young master had arrived.

"Feast?"

Pei Changqing was somewhat puzzled, after all, Pei Yanzhi didn't have close ties with his uncles in the mansion, so why did he come here today? "Please invite the young master to the tea room."

After a moment of silence, Pei Changqing gave an order, which the servant nodded in understanding.

"I wonder what brings this young master here to see me."

Wanyi reached out and straightened Pei Changqing's clothes, then asked a question.

Pei Changqing grasped her hand and shook his head: "I don't know, let's go and see first."

After saying that, he told Wanyi to go and rest. He said that he had been away from home for some time and that it had been hard on her to take care of the two children.

"I am not tired."

Wanyi smiled as she watched Pei Changqing leave for the tea room.

For some reason, Lady Wanyi always felt that Pei Yanzhi's visit this time was because of Xiang Ning.

She sighed helplessly. It was all her fault. She was too surprised when she saw Xiang Ning and didn't hide her emotions, which made Xiang Ning discover the clues.

But she never expected to meet Xiang Ning at the Pei residence.

Fate really loves to play tricks on people.

In the tea room, Pei Changqing looked at Pei Yanzhi sitting opposite him and poured him a cup of tea with a smile: "Yanzhi, why did you think of your fourth uncle's place?"

It is said that no one visits a temple without a reason, so Pei Yanzhi's visit could not have been without cause.

Upon hearing Pei Changqing's words, Pei Yanzhi reached out and took the cup of tea, saying, "I apologize for disturbing you, Fourth Uncle."

"How could you say I'm bothering you, my uncle and nephew? What trouble have you encountered that your fourth uncle can help you with?"

Pei Changqing sat down in front of Pei Yanzhi, and saw a hint of seriousness appear on Pei Yanzhi's usually indifferent face.

“I took in a concubine, and in my heart I think she served me quite well, but my grandmother intends to find me a marriage match.”

"Marriage is a joyous occasion, so why does Yanzhi look so worried?"

After listening to Pei Yanzhi's words, Pei Changqing sighed.

The next moment, Pei Yanzhi asked, "I want to take her as a concubine, but Grandmother does not want to elevate her status."

Pei Yanzhi was unaware of the old lady's intentions, so after having the idea of ​​taking a concubine a few times, he did not bring it up.

Firstly, she was afraid that the old lady would think Xiang Ning was a seductive vixen and have a bad impression of her.

Secondly, Pei Yanzhi could also sense that Xiang Ning was somewhat resistant to taking a concubine.

“My mother had very high standards for social standing; even concubines had to have a respectable family background.”

Pei Changqing lowered his eyes and replied to Pei Yanzhi with some helplessness. Then Pei Yanzhi asked, "How did Lady Wanyi enter the family back then?"

At that time, Pei Yanzhi felt uneasy at home, so he went to study at a house in the suburbs with Han Jun and did not return home for more than half a year.

When he returned, Pei Changqing had Lady Wanyi by his side.

“It was my mother who asked for it, and she promised that half of the family fortune she would earn in the future would be returned to the Pei family.”

But in fact, Pei Changqing didn't tell Pei Yanzhi that he also told the old lady that if she didn't agree to Wanyi entering the family.

He preferred to be removed from the Pei family genealogy and leave with Wanyi.

Only by using this as leverage did they allow Wanyi to enter the house.

If they hadn't needed the Pei family's protection, Pei Changqing would have truly taken Wanyi and left back then.

"So, do you regret it?"

Upon hearing Pei Yanzhi's question, Pei Changqing shook his head: "How can there be any regret when it comes to the one you love?"

Even if he can't have her as his wife, as long as he doesn't marry, she is his wife.

In this life, we want too many things. If we can get even one, we should be content and not be greedy.

Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle has given Pei Yan a lesson.

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