socalfunplaces Chapter 139 Aunt Wang is wronged
Chapter 139 Aunt Wang is wronged
"Auntie, something bad has happened! I saw Qinghe, the head maid of the county princess, leading several old women this way. They look very aggressive, and I'm afraid they're up to no good."
Aunt Wang's heart skipped a beat, but she pretended to be calm and said, "The Second Young Master's matter has nothing to do with me. The County Princess should at least be reasonable."
Aunt Wang is truly innocent this time.
She knew perfectly well that the two legitimate sons in the mansion disliked her, so how could she possibly betroth her niece to Pei Shirong as a concubine?
It's Duke Pei himself who's unhappy!
When Pei Shizhao was married, it was at the request of the eldest princess that Emperor Shun'an bestowed the marriage upon him, and the Duke of Pei, as his father, had no involvement whatsoever.
Now it was Pei Shirong's turn, but the eldest princess still showed no intention of consulting with Duke Pei. Duke Pei felt resentful and wanted to cause some trouble.
Aunt Wang's persona in front of Duke Pei was always that of a kind and understanding person. Even though she was unwilling to let her niece be betrothed to Pei Shirong as a concubine, she could only go along with what Duke Pei said, since she knew that this matter could not be accomplished anyway.
Who would have thought that no sooner had Duke Pei mentioned this matter than Pei Rujing arrived at Duke Pei's residence.
Upon hearing Aunt Wang's words, the maidservant couldn't help but remind her, "Aunt, the county princess never seems to be reasonable."
Aunt Wang's face stiffened: "...Don't just stand there, go and tell the Duke about this."
She also knew that no one could save her except Duke Pei.
The maid had just left when Qinghe arrived.
Aunt Wang forced a smile: "Miss Qinghe, it's been a long time. What brings you to my humble courtyard?"
Qinghe remained expressionless: "The county princess has something to discuss with my aunt. Please come with me to Guhua Pavilion."
Aunt Wang struggled: "You can say whatever it is here."
As soon as she finished speaking, several old women behind Qinghe stepped forward.
The people around Aunt Wang also gathered around.
This is, after all, Aunt Wang's courtyard; we can't really let her be taken away here.
But Aunt Wang knew that, given her status, she was not qualified to openly argue with Pei Rujing.
Seeing that Qinghe showed no sign of backing down, Aunt Wang had no choice but to say, "Since the county magistrate wants to see me, then let's go."
She could only hope that Duke Pei would come to her rescue soon.
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Gu Huaxuan
After Pei Rujing arrived, she didn't go inside. Instead, she sat under the pavilion in the courtyard, occasionally sipping tea and waiting quietly.
Looking at Pei Rujing, Madam Wei noticed a significant change in her: "She's finally married. My little sister gives me a very different feeling than before."
Pei Rujing smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you've probably forgotten that I've already turned seventeen and grown another year older."
"Speaking of your birthday, my husband and I originally planned to celebrate it at your mother-in-law's house, but we didn't expect you and your brother-in-law to have already made plans."
"I'm already married, so I can't celebrate my birthday at my parents' house like before."
Maiden's family?
Hearing these words from Pei Rujing's mouth, Madam Wei was somewhat dazed.
"I didn't expect my little sister to adapt to her married life so quickly."
Pei Rujing said, "I guess I'm just lucky."
Even if she was naive and simple-minded, after hearing so much about the messy and ridiculous things that happened in other people's homes in the mahjong club, she knew how rare it was for her and Wen Zongji to be like this.
She didn't praise him in front of Wen Zongji because she was afraid he would become arrogant.
But in her heart, she always felt that Wen Zongji was the best husband in the world.
Wei looked at her.
Her face now possessed a touch of the gentle elegance that comes with being a married woman, yet the haughty and unrestrained air between her brows remained.
It is truly rare for two such qualities to coexist in one person.
"My husband may seem taciturn, but he actually loves my younger sister very much. He is also very happy that my younger sister is happy."
Pei Rujing smiled and said, "I know that my older brother dotes on me."
She never doubted Pei Shizhao's affection for her because of his introverted personality.
A short while later, Qinghe arrived with Aunt Wang.
Pei Rujing looked at Aunt Wang expressionlessly.
Concubine Wang lowered her eyes and bowed: "This humble servant greets the County Princess."
Pei Rujing remained silent and did not allow Aunt Wang to waive her formalities.
Aunt Wang could only maintain the gesture of greeting.
Since she started following Duke Pei, she has become increasingly pampered and spoiled. Her figure is graceful but weak, and she could only maintain this for a short while before her body began to tremble.
Seeing that she was about to give up, Pei Rujing said, "No need for formalities."
Aunt Wang secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, County Princess."
Just as she breathed a sigh of relief, she heard Pei Rujing say, "You want your niece to be my second brother's concubine?"
Aunt Wang quickly denied it: "I would never dare to have such wishful thinking."
"You didn't mean that? So that person wanted to do it themselves?"
Aunt Wang was speechless.
She couldn't openly say that it was Duke Pei's own idea. What happened here couldn't be hidden from Duke Pei. If Duke Pei knew that she said this, she would inevitably be suspected of betraying him.
Pei Rujing squinted at her: "It seems you have nothing to say. As a concubine, you presumptuously attempt to interfere in the affairs of the legitimate son's household. Wang, you have overstepped your bounds!"
Aunt Wang felt utterly wronged, but she could only lower her head and remain silent.
"Since Mother is not here, I, the county princess, will punish you for your transgression in Mother's place. Qinghe, slap yourself!"
"Princess of the County—"
Aunt Wang subconsciously took a step back.
But in the next instant, he was restrained by two old women, one on each side, and could not move at all.
Immediately afterward, Qinghe's slap landed.
Qinghe, who knew very well how much Pei Rujing hated Aunt Wang, did not hold back at all when she attacked her.
A slap left a mark on Aunt Wang's face, and Aunt Wang couldn't help but let out a wail.
"Your Highness, I was wrong. Please have mercy on me."
Since Duke Pei had not yet arrived, she could only ask Pei Rujing for help.
Pei Rujing coldly replied, "Continue! Don't stop until I tell you to!"
"Yes."
Qinghe responded, slapping the other person harder and harder.
Aunt Wang cried out in pain, trying to break free, but she had no strength.
The maids she brought were all stopped by the old woman and couldn't help at all.
With one slap after another, the pain was so intense that Aunt Wang's face was almost numb.
When Duke Pei and Pei Ruyan arrived, Consort Wang's face was already swollen beyond recognition.
"Mother...Auntie—"
When Pei Ruyan saw Aunt Wang's appearance, she screamed in fright.
Duke Pei was so angry that his face turned ashen. He waved his hand and ordered, "Bring Lady Wang here."
His attendants immediately ran over and rescued Aunt Wang from the old woman's grasp.
When Consort Wang saw Duke Pei, she finally couldn't hold back her tears and cried out, her voice filled with clear grievance: "Master~"
The guards of the Marquis's mansion, who had been relegated to the background, immediately gathered around Pei Rujing.
Duke Pei said with a stern face, "Aren't the Princess's residence and the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence enough for you to show off? What are you doing here causing trouble?"