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

Chapter 112 I Only Want Xiang Ning

After Madam Pei finished speaking, she breathed a sigh of relief.

After such a misfortune befell the Wen family, Old Madam Pei originally did not want to take advantage of their misfortune.

However, with the rumors and gossip spreading like wildfire, Old Madam Pei could not help but care about the Pei family's reputation.

However, if the Pei family were to propose breaking off the engagement first, it would make them seem heartless.

However, as the matter dragged on, Madam Pei was truly unwilling to let Pei Yanzhi marry a woman with a tarnished reputation.

Pei Yanzhi's new bride will be the one to uphold the reputation of the Pei family in the future.

Now that the Wen family has taken the initiative to break off the engagement, Old Madam Pei's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, can finally be put at ease.

“Madam Wen, it’s not Miss Wen’s fault that this happened. I already said that we should break off the engagement.”

Pei Yanzhi frowned slightly and said this.

Madam Wen raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, glanced at Old Madam Pei, and then turned her gaze to Pei Yanzhi.

"It was Fu'er's idea. She said that after such a thing happened, she couldn't continue to drag Lord Pei and the Pei family along."

“Lord Pei, you are a good person. It’s just that Fu’er and you are not meant to be.”

After speaking, Madam Wen said something to the outside, and someone came in to bring in the betrothal gift list and marriage certificate that Pei Yanzhi had presented at the Wen residence earlier.

"These are the betrothal gifts and the marriage certificate. Please take a look, Madam. If there are no problems, then we can proceed with the official procedures."

Madam Wen forced back her tears, unable to continue speaking.

To be honest, Pei Yanzhi had no intention of breaking off the engagement, so Madam Wen pretended not to know anything about it.

But Wen Caifu insisted, and Madam Wen understood that she was afraid that she would not have a good life after entering the Pei family.

But once the engagement is called off, Wen Caifu will never be able to find another husband.

"Yanzhi, since it's Miss Wen's wish, you should agree. She's a good girl."

After reviewing the gift list, Madam Pei sighed deeply. Upon hearing this, Pei Yanzhi didn't say anything more.

After a long pause, he finally nodded in agreement.

However, Pei Yanzhi circled a portion of the betrothal gifts and told Madam Wen that they did not need to be returned.

If Pei Yanzhi didn't know the bandits' names, he probably wouldn't have said much.

But he found out.

Everything Wen Caifu suffered was perhaps due to his influence.

"Thank you, Lord Pei."

Madam Wen gave a forced smile and bid farewell to Old Madam Pei and Pei Yanzhi.

After she left, Old Madam Pei looked at Pei Yanzhi and said, "It's good that the Wen family broke off the engagement. Miss Wen is a sensible person."

"By the way, you went to Ling'an a while ago, were you looking for Xiang Ning?"

A hint of displeasure flashed across Madam Pei's eyes.

A maidservant who is to be consorted is sold off; if she dies, then all is well.

Otherwise, judging from Pei Yanzhi's attitude, if he becomes like Pei Feng in the future, the old lady will have a real headache.

"It was the First Madam who drove Xiang Ning away. I have found her, but she was injured and is currently recuperating in the other courtyard."

“The Marquis of Anping wants to recognize her as his sworn sister, and the marriage certificate has been issued. Grandmother, Xiang Ning is now my rightful concubine.”

Pei Yanzhi spoke calmly, and upon hearing this, the old lady immediately gripped the armrest of her chair tightly.

"Yanzhi, do you know what you're saying?"

"She is nothing but a lowly servant girl. It is already an honor for her to serve by your side. Yet you still act as a matchmaker for her, getting Marquis Anping to recognize her as his sworn sister and even want to elevate her to the position of a concubine?"

Madam Pei only knew that Pei Yanzhi doted on Xiang Ning, but she didn't know that he cared about her deeply.

Indeed, she shouldn't have let Xiang Ning stay by Pei Yanzhi's side in the first place.

Just like Madam Lan back then, she was alluring and seductive, almost causing her husband to favor his concubine over his wife.

"I disagree."

The old lady turned her head away and uttered these words.

Pei Yanzhi lowered his eyes and said in a low voice, "Grandmother, this is a matter in my room."

"You insist on doing this?"

The old lady's face was cold and stern. She turned to Pei Yanzhi and asked, "I only want Xiang Ning as my concubine. There will be no one else."

Upon hearing Pei Yanzhi's words, the old lady's hands trembled slightly with anger.

The teacup shattered at his feet, and the old lady uttered a single sentence: "You, do you intend to follow in your father's footsteps?"

“I am not Pei Feng, and I would never do something like him. Grandmother can rest assured about that.”

"If you don't like Xiang Ning, when she returns to the manor in the future, I will make sure she stays in Mo Song Yuan and doesn't come out."

After saying that, Pei Yanzhi bent down slightly and picked up the broken teacup.

"This is the first time I've ever asked my grandmother for something."

Pei Yanzhi bent down and said softly.

From childhood to adulthood, he had lived for over twenty years and had never asked the Pei family for anything.

Pei Yanzhi never asked for anything—neither his future nor his money.

Everything he has achieved today is entirely due to his own efforts.

What he gave back to the Pei family far exceeded everything he had ever enjoyed.

Now, Pei Yanzhi only wants Xiang Ning.

Despite this woman's constant lies, insincerity, and attempts to escape.

But Pei Yanzhi still wanted to catch her and keep her by his side.

“You’ve grown up. Now you’re a decisive and efficient judge. Your grandmother can’t control you anymore.”

"You must promise me that in the future, Xiang Ning's position will only be that of your concubine, and her children will not be allowed to own anything in the Pei family."

After a long while, Madam Pei finally uttered these words.

She couldn't guarantee how far Pei Yanzhi would go for Xiang Ning in the future.

She was even more afraid that Pei Yanzhi would follow in his father's footsteps, and that Xiang Ning would become the second Lady Lan.

Therefore, Madam Pei had to secure benefits for Pei Yanzhi's future bride while she was still alive.

"it is good."

Pei Yanzhi placed the porcelain shards on the servant's tray and replied with only this one word.

After saying this, he bowed and left.

As Madam Pei watched his retreating figure, she felt uneasy.

Perhaps in the future, Xiang Ning will not be the second Lady Lan, but the second Wan Yi.

Pei Yanzhi also has the ability to help her become the principal wife.

After leaving Ningfu Residence, Pei Yanzhi returned to Mosong Garden.

The reason he hasn't come back is because he seems to see Xiang Ning's shadow in Mosong Garden.

"Master, you're back?"

When Fu Liu saw Pei Yanzhi, her eyes were full of smiles, and she immediately went to greet him.

Bitao, who was not far away, dared not approach, fearing that Pei Yanzhi would get angry.

With her sister gone for so long, Bitao had a vague sense of unease.

But she dared not imagine that it was something bad.

Now that she has seen Pei Yanzhi, Bitao feels even more uneasy.

Grandpa's back, but Sister hasn't...

"Master, this servant will serve you..."

Just as Fu Liu was about to reach out to pull Pei Yanzhi, he raised his hand to block her. Before she could react, he walked past her and headed towards Bi Tao.

"Master..."

"Come in."

He stepped forward, pushed open the door to Xiang Ning's room, and uttered two words to Bi Tao.

Hearing his voice, which was as cold as the dead of winter, Bitao couldn't help but shiver.

She... she won't die here today, will she...?

(End of this chapter)