lcionline Chapter 989 Chapter 989
Chapter 989 Chapter 989
When Xiao Yinxiu heard this, she was so flustered that she was at a loss. She lowered her head and choked up, "It's my daughter-in-law who is ignorant. Uncle, you can punish her. This matter has nothing to do with my elder sister... my elder sister."
"Ah Xiu!"
Pei Jian sighed, his words full of disappointment, "You are not that bold, you just used tricks, threats and inducements to coax Doctor Zhang to pass the message for you, it was just your aunt's idea."
Xiao Yinxiu shook his head, "My daughter-in-law is confused, so I will punish her!"
She didn't dare to involve Old Xiao and Pei Qiuyun. She shed tears and took the responsibility on herself. "My daughter-in-law was blinded by greed. She thought that my aunt was not natural. When the uncles from the Xiao family came, they just stood by and watched. After thinking about it, I wrote a letter to inform my eldest sister."
When she said this, her face was full of tears and she looked up at Pei Jian.
"Uncle, I have no bad intentions—"
"You are concerned about the household affairs. Seeing your eldest sister-in-law doing better and better, you are afraid of losing the power of household affairs..."
In one sentence, Xiao Yinxiu's last fig leaf was exposed.
This is her ultimate goal. Although her aunt is strong, her heart is on her side. If her aunt does not come out, it will be almost impossible to take the food from Qi Yueniang.
Because the master doesn't care at all about the widow being in power.
Xiao Yinxiu saw more and more hopelessness. Even her family members who came did not stand on her side. After thinking about it, she felt so trapped that she asked Pei Qiuyun for help.
Of course, the latter also resented his father's cruelty and cold-bloodedness for a time.
Is it worth it just for a concubine?
Pei Jian now told her clearly, as for!
Pei Qiuyun also pleaded, "Father, Ah Xiu did nothing wrong. In the letters written by the mansion to the Prince's Mansion, my mother's situation was never mentioned. I didn't know it, and it was only after Ah Xiu told me that I understood. I beg father to forgive me this time because I just miss my mother and am filial to her. I haven't done anything wrong."
When Qi Yueniang heard that Xiao Yinxiu was jealous of her for being in charge of household affairs, she felt disheartened when she knew clearly in her heart that Xiao Yinxiu was still scheming against her.
She knelt down in front of him obediently and said, "Father, I have been a widow for many years. I am unlucky. I am favored by you and supported by my brothers and sisters. I can barely support the housework. I am really overwhelmed. Please understand and allow me to quit this matter."
Quit?
Pei Jian softened his voice, "The mansion has been disbanded, and Yue Niang doesn't have to worry about it. Just wait a few more days."
He remained true to his original intention, as if he had made up his mind.
Song Guanzhou watched the show from the side and had no intention of persuading them. Although Pei Qiuyun and Xiao Yinxiu were confused and full of remorse, they never thought of asking her to speak.
Fortunately, I didn't say anything, otherwise I would have been disappointed.
Song Guanzhou had no concept of the honor, disgrace, rise and fall of a large clan. She had long been eager to split up the family and move out with Pei An to live a simple life.
Unfortunately, apart from her, no one in the mansion agreed to disband the mansion.
Old Mrs. Xiao knew that Pei Jian had been thinking about this a few years ago. Ever since he gave up his military power, the man in front of her had lost the desire to compete for fame, wealth and power. Aunt Qin and her son did not have a good ending, but she did not seem to get what she wanted.
She looked at the eldest daughter of the Princess of a County, who was dressed in brocade and gorgeous robes. She should have been dignified and graceful, but she was kneeling on the cold floor, tears streaming down her face, begging Pei Jian, the old man, to give her some respect.
The government cannot fall.
If it falls, the eldest daughter’s good days... will be over.
If he fell, the position of Crown Prince that she had carefully secured for Pei Chen would be in vain.
If it collapses, what about the Xiao family...
Don’t be fooled by the fact that the Xiao family is rich now, but their power and status still rely on the name of the Duke of Zhenguo’s Mansion.
Every detail is closely connected.
How can it fall just like that?
Old Mrs. Xiao also understood that as long as Pei Jian dared to submit a memorial, he would definitely approve it immediately.
In this capital city, there are so many government offices that are a nuisance, and it is a great joy to have Pei Jian, who is a nuisance, removed.
At this moment, Mrs. Xiao finally realized that it was not the mansion that wanted her, but she wanted the mansion.
Her daughter, son and even her family need Pei Jian.
Instantly, Old Madam Xiao felt her heart broken, as if the self-esteem she had maintained for many years had collapsed. She trembled her dark purple lips and asked in a trembling voice, "Master, those kneeling in front of you are all your children, why do you embarrass them?"
Difficult?
snort!
Pei Jian didn't even bother to look at him, he only looked at Pei Hai. Pei Hai didn't dare to delay any longer, he walked around Xiao Yinxiu who was kneeling at his feet, and was about to take a step forward.
Xiao Yinxiu was speechless, "Uncle Hai, no! Father, for the sake of Ling Ge'er and Huan Ge'er, please don't do this!"
This uncle took it seriously.
What he meant by leading Qi Yueniang and her son to seek refuge with Pei Che was not just a joke.
Pei Hai had already walked around the screen and was about to run to the main entrance, but he saw that the door was wide open and Pei Chen was standing in the cold wind with an amused expression.
"Sir..."
Pei Hai murmured, Song Guanzhou held his forehead and smiled bitterly. When she saw Pei Chen coming in just now, she almost screamed out loud. Fortunately, Pei Chen had planned it in advance and shouted at her to be silent.
Just like this, he stood at the door and listened to the crying of everyone in the house.
Pei Hai's voice startled everyone in the room. Xiao Yinxiu stood up and ran out. When she saw that it was really Pei Chen, she immediately cried, "Prince, go and plead with father. This mansion cannot be without father——"
Pei Chen had no choice but to walk inside.
He first greeted Pei Jian, then looked back at his mother, "Mother, you look very well."
When Old Mrs. Xiao heard this, she almost fainted.
This bastard, which eye of his sees that he looks good?
But at this moment, the more important thing is that the old man is going to do something reckless. She was too busy to argue with Pei Chen, and only said in a sad voice, "Brother Chen, please persuade your father quickly. He... doesn't want this mansion anymore."
Pei Chen swallowed his saliva, and when he turned back to look at Pei Jian, he didn't dare to look him in the eye.
He lowered his head and bowed, saying, "I have no objection to father's plan. The third child is very upset, so father needs to comfort him. As for mother..."
He leaned sideways and lowered his head, personally helping Pei Qiuyun up, "Eldest sister is a kind person. It is not happy for my mother to be with me and An'er. If we can get the respect from eldest sister first, my two brothers will never treat us badly in terms of money and other things, and we will feel more at ease."
"Second brother, what nonsense are you talking about? Mother is mine, and even more so yours! As a son, how can you be so unfilial!"
Pei Chen sighed, "Yes, my mother is now a vegetarian and chanting Buddhist scriptures at home, and my eldest sister-in-law has to take care of the household chores. In the eyes of my eldest sister and Ah Xiu, such a peaceful life is more uncomfortable than being in prison. If my eldest sister is not the princess of Prince An's Mansion, then the fourth brother and I only have the name of filial piety, but in fact we have lost the respect for our elders."
"no!"
Pei Qiuyun grabbed her brother's hand and said, "Eldest sister never said that—"