Spring flowers.

Chapter 10 A Slap

Upon arriving at the Peony Pavilion, Wei Yishang met Feng Yueqiao, who was beaming with joy, at the entrance.

It has to be said that the female lead is in such great shape right now. Her skin is flawless and she has a great figure. Anyone would take a second look.

"Sister, you're so beautiful." Wei Yishang rested her delicate face on her hand, looking at Feng Yueqiao.

"You're joking, little sister." Feng Yue smiled, a bright and infectious smile.

The two entered the Peony Pavilion hand in hand, and Pei Xiaorou's gaze found its place.

She had been waiting for the talented Feng Yueqiao to arrive, hoping to appear cultured and refined.

"Miss Feng, Miss Wei, this way."

Pei Xiaorou's maid led the two of them to a private room, where fine wine and food had been prepared.

When everyone met, Feng Yueqiao and Wei Yishang bowed to Pei Xiaorou and then took their seats.

Wei Yishang felt that the seat cushion was exceptionally cool, but she didn't know what material it was made of or where it came from.

"Will these cushions be comfortable for you two ladies to sit on?" Pei Xiaorou asked.

“It’s very refreshing,” Wei Yishang said, and Feng Yueqiao echoed her sentiment.

"This is what my father brought back from his trip to Lingnan. It's also called an ice mat. It's made of absorbent material and is placed in an ice box beforehand. You can take it out when you need it."

Pei Xiaorou's father was the Minister of Personnel, in charge of the promotion, assessment and appointment of officials, holding a high position and great power.

It's not surprising that such a rare item exists.

"Miss Pei has such refined tastes." Looking at the stage in front of her, where a performance of "The Butterfly Lovers" was taking place, Feng Yueqiao echoed her praise.

"She is not as talented as Miss Feng." Pei Xiaorou had long heard of Feng Yueqiao's talent and admired her greatly.

Just then, a woman's shrill voice came from outside the window. The woman had already bowed her head and admitted her mistake, but she still wouldn't let it go.

The sound was loud, and the three of them stopped talking and listened carefully.

Suddenly, Pei Xiaorou seemed to realize something, her smile vanished, and she quickly sent her maid to check.

"Miss Pei, is something wrong?" Wei Yishang asked.

Feng Yueqiao didn't know what was going on, but she had a feeling that something was wrong, so she didn't ask too many questions.

Seeing that Wei Yishang had spoken, she also focused on watching how Pei Xiaorou would answer.

"Ah, no, it's just that the woman's voice sounds somewhat like..."

Pei Xiaorou paused, momentarily unable to think of any words to continue.

"A new teacher has arrived at our family's private school. Sister Feng and I will be visiting him today. We'll meet up with Miss Pei again next time."

Seeing the other party's predicament, Wei Yishang knew it was best for her and Feng Yueqiao to leave first.

Pei Xiaorou did not refuse, but expressed her apologies and asked them to leave first.

As soon as Wei Yishang stepped out of the Peony Pavilion, she heard the system speaking.

[The male supporting character, Ye Mingzhen, is nearby. Please give Minister Pei Xiaorou a slap later.]

What the heck is this?

play me?
If I slap her, how am I supposed to live?

In Wei Yishang's mind, a million grass mud horses were galloping, and her head was filled with the warning words, "The illegitimate daughter of the Wei family will meet a tragic end..."

Making trouble for the daughter of the Minister of Personnel is not only going against his father, but also against his entire family.

I don't have the guts, let alone the courage.

If Pei Xiaorou asks, he can't very well say that he was just joking with her, can he? Wouldn't that joke be a bit too much?
Moreover, what does this have to do with Ye Mingzhen, that he should be the hero who saves the damsel in distress?

You're overthinking it. He's a two-faced person, extremely cold and indifferent. He wouldn't be moved at all.

Moreover, I've never hit anyone before. What if I'm not quick in my attack?

I tried to communicate with the system, but it didn't say anything more.

"Damn system, what kind of logic is this?" Wei Yishang cursed the system a thousand times in her heart.

Suddenly, Wei Yishang remembered that in the book, Pei Xiaorou had an older brother who married a woman from an ordinary family.

Neither of the Pei family elders were very satisfied, and no one in the family respected her. She later pretended to be crazy, but her core was stable and she wanted to escape, which brought a lot of trouble to the Pei family.

Could it be that the sounds heard on the road just now were Pei Xiaorou's sister-in-law being arrested after fleeing, and Pei Xiaorou's brother being scolded?

Has a good marriage turned into this because of social status?

Wei Yishang suddenly understood the meaning of the system, but what did this have to do with Ye Mingzhen?
Just then, Pei Xiaorou came out of the Peony Pavilion, her car parked at the entrance. Wei Yishang took three steps at a time and quickly arrived in front of Pei Xiaorou.

"Miss Wei, what's wrong?"

Pei Xiaorou was surprised that they hadn't left yet when suddenly, Wei Yishang slapped her. Although the movement wasn't very swift, it still startled everyone present.

“You…” Pei Xiaorou pressed her left cheek, feeling a little pain, even though Wei Yishang hadn’t hit her hard.

“Miss Pei… wake up. This kind of thing… shouldn’t be avoided at all costs, but should be actively resolved.”

Wei Yishang's words left Pei Xiaorou somewhat confused.

In fact, Wei Yishang was also trying to guess what the system meant, but she didn't know if she was right.

"I just want to bring you to your senses. This is a huge problem that can't be delayed."

After Wei Yishang finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze.

She awaited her judgment, awaited being scolded by Pei Xiaorou.

"So, Miss Wei has a solution for me, right?" Pei Xiaorou suddenly asked.

Huh? Is that really true?
Wei Yishang quickly considered the fate of Pei Xiaorou's sister-in-law, who would be trapped in the backyard of the Pei family for the rest of her life, locked up as a madwoman.

If possible, give her a good ending, and also give the Pei family a reputation for not mistreating their family members.

"Please come with me, young lady, it's not convenient here."

Pei Xiaorou was not angry, but instead invited Wei Yishang into the Peony Pavilion to discuss the matter.

Feng Yueqiao was stunned and didn't react for a moment.

Realizing that her best friend had gone into the Peony Pavilion with Pei Xiaorou, Feng Yueqiao was about to go with them when she suddenly saw Ye Mingzhen in a private room on the second floor.

His gaze was somewhat cold as he quickly closed the window, leaving Feng Yueqiao wondering if it was really him she was seeing.

A moment later, Ye Mingzhen, with a smile on his face, appeared in front of Feng Yueqiao.

"Where are you going, Miss Feng?"

Ye Mingzhen is handsome, with a pair of bright, smiling eyes that make one wonder why he is a man.

"I……"

Feng Yueqiao first met Ye Mingzhen and had a good impression of him, but for some reason, she felt a flutter in her heart towards her benefactor.

"Miss Wei's slap just now was interesting. I wonder why Miss Pei wasn't angry?"

Ye Mingzhen's eyes looked very clear; you couldn't tell that this was the same person who had just been coldly observing everything.

"I do not know either."

Feng Yueqiao really didn't know how to answer, and she didn't know what was going on either.

"I'll go ahead first, in case something happens to Sister Wei."

Feng Yueqiao bid farewell to Ye Mingzhen and walked forward.

Ye Mingzhen's gaze immediately shifted; he didn't look at Feng Yueqiao's back, but instead looked towards the private room over there.

"It's interesting that it doesn't follow the rules."

Ye Mingzhen opened his fan, a fleeting hint of approval flashing in his eyes, followed by endless ruthlessness.

(End of this chapter)