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

Chapter 56 He almost found out

Pei Changqing's words left Pei Yanzhi somewhat stunned.

He didn't really understand what love was.

After all, his parents didn't set a good example for him, and the only loving couple he ever saw was his teacher and his wife.

They taught him by example that love means being willing to do anything for her, even if it's something like the saying, "A gentleman keeps away from the kitchen."

But Pei Yanzhi still didn't quite understand whether it was really worth giving up his years of hard work for one person.
But Pei Changqing said it was worth it.

"She's just a concubine. If you're really willing, the old lady won't say anything more."

“Yanzhi, you are different from me. The future hope of the Pei family rests on you.”

Pei Changqing looked up at Pei Yanzhi and said this.

The difficulty he and Wanyi faced was largely due to his social status.

He was just an illegitimate son, so the Pei family valued more what he could bring to the family.

After all, there's no need for a useless person to stay in the Pei family.

But Pei Yanzhi is different. He is the future head of the Pei family and is more capable of shouldering all the burdens of the Pei family.

The old lady values ​​him, so naturally she won't make things too difficult for him.

He just wants to take a concubine; he can do whatever makes him happy.

"Fourth Uncle, the Pei family should also thank you. Please don't say that."

Pei Yanzhi rarely showed such politeness to Pei Changqing, and Pei Changqing nodded with a smile.

“If you think that girl’s status is too low, I might as well try to find a way to see if any of the merchants I deal with can deny that she is my goddaughter.”

"Although the status of merchants is not very high, it is still better than being a slave."

Pei Changqing's words provided Pei Yanzhi with another perspective.

He could find Xiang Ning another identity.

"Thank you, Fourth Uncle. I'll take care of this."

After speaking with Pei Changqing, Pei Yanzhi left Nianci Hall.

As he was leaving, he saw Wanyi coming over with something, saying that it was tea that Pei Changqing had brought before, which was very rare, and that he should take it back and try it.

After thanking Madam Wanyi, Pei Yanzhi left.

"Young Master, what brings you here? I saw you two talking inside for so long."

Upon hearing this, Pei Changqing smiled and said, "It's the same thing I asked for back then. Didn't he take in a concubine? It's just that he hasn't gone to the government office to get the official document for taking in a concubine yet. I heard that my mother thinks that the concubine's status is too low."

Upon hearing this, Lady Wanyi was stunned for a moment.

"Is that concubine named Xiang Ning?"

"I heard from the servants in the manor that this seems to be the name."

Upon hearing this, Lady Wanyi suddenly felt a headache coming on.

If it really was Xiang Ning, she felt that fate really loved to play tricks on people.

"you know?"

Pei Changqing also noticed Madam Wanyi's attitude, so he asked a question.

Lady Wanyi shook her head: "I don't know her."

"But that girl is quite capable. My nephew has never had any woman by his side."

The fact that Pei Changqing had taken in a concubine was already somewhat unbelievable, but now he was even making plans for her.

"That's all the eldest son's business, Master doesn't need to concern himself with it."

Lady Wanyi took Pei Changqing's arm, and the two walked back into the Nianci Hall.

In the tranquil residence of Mosong Garden, Xiang Ning took advantage of Pei Yanzhi's absence to retrieve the silver she had previously saved from the cabinet.

I had already deposited a considerable amount in the money exchange, and over the past three years, I've accumulated a small sum in interest.

She counted, and according to what Pei Yanzhi had told her, the monthly silver would increase in the future.

In less than two months, she could save enough money to redeem herself from prostitution, and the extra money would ensure that she would have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of her life.

Moreover, Xiang Ning heard from Bi Tao that the old lady already had a plan.

Pei Yanzhi's marriage will definitely be settled within two months.

When the time comes, she will go to the old lady and say that she does not want to stay in Mosongyuan and get in the way.

She wanted to get her indenture back, leave the Pei family, and never bother them again for the rest of her life.

Hopefully, the old lady will consider that she is sensible and well-behaved, and set her free.

Xiang Ning held the silver in her hand and took a deep breath. But it seemed that her first priority was to deal with Pei Yanzhi.

Or, she could pick a day when he wasn't home, take the indenture, and leave?
That way, he won't have to come and argue with her about what he said before.

"Not enough silver?"

As Xiang Ning was thinking about this, she heard the door creak open, and then Pei Yanzhi's voice came from inside the room.

She turned her head to look, and happened to meet Pei Yanzhi's gaze.

That gaze fell on the silver that Xiang Ning had placed on the bed.

"Master?"

Upon hearing this voice, Xiang Ning was startled and quickly stood up.

Pei Yanzhi had already walked towards her, and when he saw the loose silver coins, he frowned.

"The increase in my monthly salary, sir, won't be paid until next month."

Xiang Ning smiled and put away the loose silver coins.

“My grandmother has already chosen a bride for me. Once the wedding date is set, I will take you into my household as my concubine.”

Pei Yanzhi looked at the loose silver coins in Xiang Ning's hand and reached out to pick one up.

"You like it?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Ning looked away; it was just as she had expected.

Pei Yanzhi had already started making plans after she said that last time.

However, the new wife had been married for far too long, and his heart was always somewhat unsettled.

Why not wait until the wedding date is set and then make it official?

"I just want to save enough money as soon as possible to buy back the ancestral home."

"Hmm, do you like Qingyi Residence?"

Pei Yanzhi had already sat on the bed and asked Xiang Ning a question.

Hearing this, Xiang Ning nodded: "What's wrong?"

"If you like Qingyi Residence, after the marriage, let the bride choose another courtyard to live in."

"I am very touched that you are willing to do this much for me, Master."

Xiang Ning felt a headache coming on when she heard that Pei Yanzhi was planning to take her as a concubine after their marriage.

So he quickly spoke up to change the subject.

"Since you're moved, shouldn't you express your gratitude in a practical way?"

Pei Yanzhi raised his eyes and looked at the half-sheet of paper sticking out of the box behind Xiang Ning.

Before Xiang Ning could reply, she noticed his gaze. Her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately sat on his lap and hooked her arms around his neck.

"But Master always makes me feel uncomfortable."

As she spoke, she lowered her head and pressed her face close to Pei Yanzhi's ear, blocking his view of the bank's ledger.

"It's your own fault for not having enough energy, how dare you blame me?"

Pei Yanzhi said this while his arm was around Xiang Ning's waist.

Xiang Ning felt as if he had pinched her, and the tingling, itchy sensation made her want to squirm.

If you're going to talk, just talk; why are you resorting to physical violence?

Moreover, Xiang Ning had never noticed before that Pei Yanzhi was such a repressed flirt.

She didn't show it on her face, but inside she couldn't handle it.

"Don't move, I have no self-control."

Pei Yanzhi's lips curled slightly, but his gaze couldn't help but fall on the contents of the box.

It's hidden so well, it must be something he doesn't want to see.

"Please don't..."

"I told you not to move."

Two people were talking inside the house. Bitao and Chenghua exchanged a smile, took a few steps back, and stopped guarding.

With such boundless energy, no one could withstand it.

Let us shout it out: Who holds the contract of servitude?

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