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

Chapter 173 My present is your future
Pei Yanzhi's eyes were icy cold as he met Pei Feng's gaze, as if layers of frost were gradually freezing.

Seeing this, Chenghua quickly signaled the servants beside him to come forward. Although the servants hesitated, under Pei Yanzhi's intimidation, they still cautiously approached Pei Feng and Rongniang.

Pei Feng held Rong Niang tightly, his eyes wide with anger: "Who dares to step forward!"

The servants were frozen in place, unsure whether to advance or retreat.

Madam Pei trembled with rage, her voice growing weaker yet resolute: "If this vixen is not dealt with today, the Pei family will never have peace!"

Qin Bijun stood aside, her eyes flashing with complex emotions, including disappointment at Pei Feng's stubbornness and surprise at Pei Yanzhi's treatment of Rong Niang.

She never truly understood this son.

But Qin Bijun doesn't know whether he's standing up for her or not.

Looking at Pei Feng, who was fighting against his mother for the sake of his concubine, she felt a mix of emotions. The affection between them, which they had once shared, seemed so weak at this moment.

Seeing the servants hesitate to move forward, Pei Yanzhi looked up at Chenghua, who reached out to pull Rongniang.

Seeing this, Pei Feng threw a punch at Cheng Hua. At the critical moment, Pei Yanzhi reached out and grabbed Pei Feng's wrist, twisting it forcefully. Pei Feng cried out in pain and released Rong Niang.

Then Chenghua took the opportunity to take Rongniang out. She screamed in terror and was dragged a few steps away by the servants.

Unable to break free, Pei Feng could only roar at Pei Yanzhi, "You unfilial son, how dare you lay a hand on me!"

Pei Yanzhi remained unmoved and coldly said, "For the sake of such a woman, you disregard your grandmother's advanced age and the rules of the Pei family. You are the one who is truly unfilial."

At this moment, seeing that there was no hope of begging for mercy, Rongniang looked at Pei Feng, who was being controlled, with tears streaming down her face.

She believed that as long as she took things slowly and steadily, she could obtain everything the Pei family had in the future.

But she never expected that Pei Yanzhi would protect Qin Bijun today.

No one in the Pei household dared to disobey his orders.

Rongniang was filled with resentment, but there was nothing she could do.

Is this how she's going to end her life here today?

"Sir, sir, please save me!"

Pei Feng heard Rong Niang's pleas for help and wanted to go forward, but Pei Yanzhi wouldn't let go and instead pushed him away.

Seeing the two of them acting as if they were trying to separate a loving couple, Madam Pei was so angry that she couldn't catch her breath and her face turned deathly pale.

Pei Yanzhi's eyes narrowed, and he shouted at the servants, "Why aren't you making a move!"

The servants then rushed forward and dragged Rongniang out of the courtyard.

Upon seeing this, Pei Feng collapsed to the ground, his eyes vacant, as if he had lost all his strength.

As Qin Bijun witnessed all of this, much of the resentment and grievance in her heart dissipated in that instant.

She slowly walked up to Pei Feng, her voice calm: "Our fate has run its course. Let's proceed with the divorce according to the rules."

Pei Feng raised his head, looked at Qin Bijun, his lips moved, but he didn't say anything.

After calming down, Madam Pei looked at the mess in the courtyard and sighed heavily.

"The year isn't even over yet, and the family is already in such a mess. Pei Feng, if you're still so stubborn, then don't ever come back to the Pei family."

"As for divorce..."

Before Madam Pei could finish speaking, Pei Yanzhi said, "Then let's proceed according to the rules."

His words carried a chill, and everyone present was stunned upon hearing them.

What kind of son interferes in his parents' marriage?

"Since entanglement is torture, it's better to part ways amicably."

To avoid the two of them causing any more trouble in the future, leaving him to deal with a mess again. "Grandmother, is this arrangement appropriate?"

However, after Pei Yanzhi finished speaking, he still turned to look at Old Madam Pei and asked her a question.

Seeing the fleeting emotion in Pei Yanzhi's eyes, Madam Pei finally nodded.

"Then let's do as Yanzhi says."

He's right. Rather than letting this miserable couple continue to torment each other, it's better to just end it all.

Upon hearing Pei Yanzhi's words, Qin Bijun felt a strange sensation rising within her.

She originally thought she was isolated and helpless in the Pei family, but she never expected that her son, whom she rarely got close to, would stand up for her.

Pei Feng was slumped on the ground, staring blankly ahead.

Looking at her husband, with whom she had shared a bed for many years, in this state, Qin Bijun felt no emotion, only a deep weariness.

Seeing that no one had any objections, Pei Yanzhi turned to Chenghua and said, "Chenghua, go and arrange for people to prepare everything according to the rules of divorce. Notify the Qin family of this matter and ask them to send someone to pick up the First Madam and bring her back to the mansion for temporary residence."

Chenghua accepted the order and left in haste, not daring to delay in the slightest.

With the help of her maid, Madam Pei slowly sat down. She rubbed her temples, looking very tired.

"Grandmother, please go back to your room and rest. I will take care of things here."

Looking at Pei Yanzhi, Old Madam Pei's eyes revealed a complex emotion: "The Pei family cannot tolerate someone who favors his concubine over his wife."

“Yanzhi, your grandmother does not wish for you to end up like your father.”

Her words carried a veiled warning, seemingly telling Pei Yanzhi that some things should not even be considered from the beginning.

Pei Yanzhi didn't say much, but bowed slightly, helped Old Madam Pei to her feet, and personally escorted her back to Ningfu Residence.

After Madam Pei had rested, Pei Yanzhi prepared to return to his courtyard in the suburbs. However, Mama Liao came to invite Pei Yanzhi to visit Qionghua Courtyard.

"The old man is still standing there, stunned, as if he's lost his mind. Young master, please go and take a look."

Pei Yanzhi originally didn't want to go, but after hearing what Liao Mama said, he seemed to remember something, paused, and turned to go to Qionghua Courtyard.

Hearing footsteps, Pei Feng raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, and stared fiercely at Pei Yanzhi.

"Are you satisfied now? Your mother really did not raise you in vain."

"so what?"

"You simply don't understand the feelings between Rongniang and me."

Pei Feng stood up, looked at Pei Yanzhi, and said this.

Pei Yanzhi sneered: "Feelings? If she behaves herself, the Pei family will not be unable to tolerate her."

"But if she wants to take her place, do you think Grandmother will allow it?"

At this point, Pei Yanzhi walked to the side and sat down, speaking calmly: "I didn't want to get involved in today's events, but after today, I will repay you for the debt of giving birth to me."

Let them stop torturing each other and live their lives in peace from now on. How can that not be repaying a debt of gratitude?

Upon hearing Pei Yanzhi's words, Pei Feng felt as if his most sensitive nerve had been touched, and the anger on his face instantly twisted into a complex struggle.

He pointed at Pei Yanzhi and suddenly laughed: "You also have a concubine. My present situation may very well be your future situation."

“My good son, I’ll see how you are destroyed.”

Hearing Pei Feng's words, Pei Yanzhi remained calm, his gaze falling lightly on Pei Feng as if he were looking at an unreasonable child.

“I am not you. Only the incompetent fail to protect the people they want to protect.”

(End of this chapter)