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

Chapter 67 I Don't Want His Love Either

Yao Yao originally wanted to send a message to Xiang Ning, but considering her current situation, it was not appropriate for her to come.

Everyone looked down on courtesans, and she didn't want Xiang Ning to suffer criticism because of her.

So she kept this matter buried in her heart for the time being.

Anyway, Han Jun and Pei Yanzhi have a good relationship, so it won't make a difference if they meet again in the future.

Meanwhile, Xiang Ning from the Pei residence somehow learned that the merchants had not returned to Ling'an after the tasting event.

It seems there are other things to do while staying in the capital.

Xiang Ning plans to leave the manor again in a few days. If she still can't find out, she will stop asking for now.

Once she receives the indenture and leaves the capital, she'll have plenty of time to inquire.

If Xiang Ning inquired further, she feared that Pei Yanzhi would find out first.

"Sister, Miss Wen has come to the Pei residence."

As Xiang Ning was thinking about these things, she heard Bi Tao come over and say something. Upon hearing this, Xiang Ning hummed in response.

"Miss Wen has come to the manor to discuss the marriage and also to show the old lady her presence."

Bitao looked at Xiangning and asked, "Sister, aren't you sad?"

After all, she is the master's new bride, and Xiangning will have to serve her in the future.

Bitao felt that since the master hadn't taken a new wife, her sister could do whatever she wanted.

Now that she has a new bride, her status seems to have risen, but in reality, she still has to be subservient to others.

"Why should I be sad?"

"It's a good thing that you're getting married, Master. With a new wife, there will be one more person to take care of you. That's great."

When Xiang Ning said this, her tone was flat, and there was indeed no indication that she was upset.

Bitao glanced at her, then looked away. Why did she feel that her sister was even a little happy?

She must have seen wrong, she must have seen wrong...

At this moment, in the center of Ningfu Residence, Old Madam Pei looked at Wen Caifu with a smile on her face.

Sitting to the side were Dong Yan and Madam Wen, and the two families were chatting happily. Madam Pei had already sent someone to fetch their birth dates and times to match their horoscopes.

"Yan Zhi has official business to attend to and cannot come back to accompany you. Please understand, Madam Wen."

Dong Yan smiled and said something, and Madam Wen immediately replied, "We can handle the matters of marriage arranged by parents and matchmakers. Our sons should naturally work hard outside."

It was already a great honor for her daughter to marry into the Pei family, and Madam Wen couldn't stop smiling.

As for whether or not she will see Pei Yanzhi, Wen Caifu will have plenty of opportunities to see him after they get married.

"Once the horoscopes are matched, I will have Yan Zhi personally go to the Wen family to propose marriage."

“He came back yesterday and was very satisfied with Caifu.”

Upon hearing this, Madam Wen quickly followed up with the old lady's words: "Old Madam, you are blessed to have a grandson like Lord Pei. It is thanks to you that Caifu has been favored by you."

After hearing what Madam Wen had said, Old Madam Pei looked at Dong Yan and said, "Second daughter-in-law, take Cai Fu to sit in your courtyard first. I want to say a few words to Madam Wen."

Dong Yan understood and went over to invite Wen Caifu to her courtyard.

About half an hour later, Madam Wen left Ningfu Residence.

On the way back to the Wen residence with Wen Caifu, Madam Wen looked at Wen Caifu and sighed.

"Mother, what's wrong?"

Wen Caifu reached out and took Madam Wen's hand, asking a question.

Then Madam Wen lowered her head and patted her hand: "Good child, it is your mother who has wronged you."

"Please don't say that. Is something wrong?"

Wen Caifu's heart tightened, and then she saw Madam Wen shake her head: "Don't worry, it's nothing serious. It's just that Old Madam Pei said something to me today."

"The old lady didn't hide anything, so it's a good thing we knew in advance."

“Fu’er, after you marry into the Pei family, even though Pei Yanzhi’s father and mother are useless and don’t care about him, we still have to be filial to them, so that others won’t have anything to say about us.”

Madam Wen told Wen Caifu about Qin Bijun and Pei Feng, so that she would have some idea of ​​the situation. "Furthermore, Pei Yanzhi has a concubine..."

"I know that. I've met that concubine. She's not the type to cause trouble. Mother, you can rest assured."

Wen Caifu spoke first, and upon hearing this, Madam Wen nodded, "That's good then."

Having finished explaining everything that needed to be explained, Madam Wen still couldn't help but feel heartbroken.

This is also her beloved daughter who has been cherished since childhood, so naturally she hopes that her husband's family will be well in every way.

The Pei family is a prominent and wealthy family, and with a descendant like Pei Yanzhi, who is the future head of the Pei family, Wen Caifu, as his wife, is naturally the one in charge of the entire Pei family.

Such a marriage is something most people dream of.

"Mother, you actually know that Father is keeping someone else outside, don't you?"

Wen Caifu said something in a low voice, and Madam Wen immediately looked up.

"So I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I don't need Pei Yanzhi's love. As long as I am his wife, that's enough."

If you can't get a man's love, at least get everything he deserves, whether it's power or money.

"Fu'er..."

"Mother, you don't need to worry about me."

Having experienced that kind of cold treatment herself, Madam Wen was also worried about Wen Caifu, but she could understand, and Madam Wen couldn't help but feel relieved.

After nightfall, Pei Yanzhi returned from outside and saw Xiang Ning waiting at the door, but he did not give her a pleasant look.

He walked straight past Xiang Ning and went into the house.

Xiang Ning was taken aback and turned her gaze to Cheng Hua.

Chenghua stepped forward and looked at Xiang Ning, saying in a low voice, "It's a matter of the court. Someone impeached you today."

The only ones who dare to go against Pei Yanzhi are those old guys in the Censorate.

They'll say anything to frame their master.

Instead of doing anything practical for the people, they spend all their time watching over their master.

"I see."

Xiang Ning asked a question, and after learning the whole story, she walked into the house.

"Master."

Xiang Ning had just called out when Pei Yanzhi told her to come over. Xiang Ning slowly walked over, and was then pulled onto the bed by Pei Yanzhi.

Do you know what I heard today?

Upon hearing this, Xiang Ning was taken aback, and then shook her head.

The room was somewhat dark, with only a lamp lit outside the screen, its dim candlelight flickering back and forth.

After saying this, Pei Yanzhi said nothing more.

Xiang Ning felt his fingers tracing back and forth across her face, which was both irritating and uncomfortable.

"Go prepare dinner."

After a long while, Xiang Ning heard Pei Yanzhi say this. She was stunned for a moment, then got up and agreed.

Pei Yanzhi watched her retreating figure, his eyes dark and unfathomable.

He really wanted to ask Xiang Ning if all those things she said before were lies.

Because he knew that Xiang Ning had said something that didn't sound sad when she heard Wen Caifu enter the mansion today.

Some things can't stand up to scrutiny; once you think about them more deeply, they're full of flaws and loopholes.

How could Pei Yanzhi not notice? He simply didn't want to ask.

Furthermore, whether someone loves another or not is immediately obvious.

But it doesn't matter, he has already told Xiang Ning.

She provoked him first, so she shouldn't even think about getting away with it.

(End of this chapter)