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

Chapter 71 He really is a cold-hearted person

Seeing Pei Feng protecting Rong Niang, Old Madam Pei was furious.

She now regrets letting Pei Feng bring Rong Niang into the mansion in order to get Pei Feng back.

"I'll make this clear today: as long as I live, the head of the Pei family will always be Yan Zhi. If anyone has any other ideas, don't blame me for not showing any mercy."

As Madam Pei spoke, her gaze fell upon Rongniang, who was kneeling on the ground.

She said this to Rongniang alone, of course. Old Madam Pei had lived for so long and had seen all sorts of tricks.

She had seen countless examples of Rongniang's methods.

“Mother doesn’t need to protect him like this; nobody wants his position.”

After saying that, Pei Feng pulled Rongniang up from the ground and took her away from Ningfu Residence.

Madam Kang helped Old Madam Pei up and said, "If you say that, I'm worried that Concubine Rong might harm you."

Upon hearing this, Madam Pei chuckled and said, "If she had any guts, she would have attacked me. I'm more afraid she won't."

Madam Pei's words were meant for Rongniang's ears.

Tell her that as long as she lives, there will always be someone above her who is in charge.

If Rongniang were courageous, she would do everything in her power to eliminate this biggest obstacle.

"The old lady is wise."

Kang's mother smiled knowingly, "No wonder."

"I really regret letting the eldest brother bring her into the mansion now. I thought that after Qin Bijun left, the family would be peaceful for a while."

Madam Pei rested her hands on the armrests of the chair and rubbed her head.

Kang's mother stood aside and offered a word of comfort.

The key to this whole thing lies with the old man, but unfortunately, he's also a bit clueless.

Not to mention favoring his concubine over his wife, he couldn't even tell which son he should be close to.

In the future, won't the eldest son still have to take care of the old man in his old age and see him off when he dies?
However, Madam Kang could not say these words openly.

At this moment, Rongniang, who came out of Ningfu Residence, took Pei Feng's arm and said, "Master, I didn't mean it today. It's just that Mo'er said he was tired from studying, so I let him go out and play for a while."

As Rongniang spoke, she wiped away her tears with her hand, crying so pitifully that her face was streaked with tears.

Seeing this, Pei Feng stopped and reached out to wipe Rong Niang's tears: "Don't cry, I know it's not your fault."

After all, his mother had never liked Rongniang, and on the previous few times he had come back, he had argued with his mother because of Rongniang.

Pei Feng also knew that if it weren't for his sake, Old Madam Pei wouldn't have allowed Rongniang to come to the Pei residence.

But since he brought people in, he wouldn't let them suffer any injustice.

"My lord, I know that the old lady does not like me or Mo'er. Please do not let me cause any more trouble for the old lady."

After Rongniang finished speaking, Pei Feng hugged her tightly: "Rongniang is so sensible, how come Mother can't see your good qualities?"

"It's alright if I suffer injustice, but the old lady is, after all, the master's mother. I don't want the master to be known as an unfilial son."

More importantly, if the old lady also dislikes Pei Feng, then she and Mo'er will truly get nothing.

Pei Feng nodded and said nothing more. That very night, he had someone send a lot of tonics and jewelry to Haitang Garden.

This farce finally came to an end. Mo Songyuan was not affected in any way, since Pei Yanzhi, the proper master, was not present.

While Xiang Ning was still thinking about how to bring it up with the old lady, Pei Yanzhi returned ahead of time.

Seeing Xiang Ning staying still, the weariness between his brows dissipated considerably.

Xiang Ning sensed something in his meaningful gaze and was startled, thankfully she hadn't had time to do anything.

"Master."

She stepped forward and bowed to Pei Yanzhi. The man did not speak, but his gaze was somewhat intense as he looked at Xiang Ning.

"Serve me while I bathe."

After leaving those words, Pei Yanzhi went inside first, and Xiang Ning responded and hurried to prepare.

Pei Yanzhi usually didn't need anyone to serve him when he bathed, but she didn't know what was wrong with him today, as he insisted on being served by Xiang Ning. She vaguely knew what Pei Yanzhi wanted to do, so she didn't say much, took the things he needed for bathing, and went into the bathroom.

Inside the bathroom, wisps of white steam rose as Pei Yanzhi stood behind a screen, undressing. His figure, illuminated by the lamplight, appeared even taller.

Xiang Ning called out to him, and Pei Yanzhi paused in his actions: "Standing so far away, are you afraid I'll eat you?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Ning stepped forward, carrying the things in her hands.

"This servant will serve you, sir."

She kept her head down, not looking at Pei Yanzhi. The next moment, the man grabbed her arm and pulled her in front of him.

Xiang Ning's face immediately pressed against Pei Yanzhi's skin.

It was somewhat hard, like a mountain, with wisps of mist rising from it, dripping into her collar.

"Haven't you missed me these past few days?"

Pei Yanzhi, shirtless, lifted her chin with his hand: "Why aren't you saying anything?"

He thought Xiang Ning was intimidated by his words and dared not come forward.

But upon closer reflection, if she were afraid, she wouldn't be herself.

Pei Yanzhi didn't know if his threat to Ling An had any effect.

But when he came back and saw her, he always felt at peace.

"I miss you, Grandpa. A lot has happened these past few days."

Xiang Ning sighed inwardly, but she had no choice but to coax Pei Yanzhi.

If she appeases the other person, she'll suffer less.

"Then tell me what happened."

Pei Yanzhi released Xiang Ning and walked into the water wearing only his underpants. Xiang Ning sat on a stool beside him and told Pei Yanzhi about the events of the past few days.

After hearing about Wen Caifu, Xiang Ning even glanced at Pei Yanzhi's reaction.

He remained indifferent and said nothing, as if Wen Caifu were a complete stranger.

Xiang Ning looked away; he really was a cold-hearted person.

Wen Caifu was the wife he was going to marry, but in Pei Yanzhi's eyes, his marriage to Wen Caifu was nothing more than an arranged marriage by their parents and a matter of course.

She took care of the household for him, and that was all.

"What are you thinking about?"

Pei Yanzhi rested his hand on the bathtub. After a long while without hearing Xiang Ning's reply, he opened his eyes and looked at Xiang Ning.

"nothing."

Xiang Ning came to her senses and shook her head at Pei Yanzhi.

"Wen Caifu won't make things difficult for you."

He suddenly said that he thought Xiang Ning's silence just now was because of Wen Caifu.

Wen Caifu knew that he doted on Xiang Ning, so she wouldn't make a fool of herself.

"That's not what I'm worried about. I just feel that Concubine Rong is not simple."

Xiang Ning changed the subject, and Pei Yanzhi reached out and took Xiang Ning's hand: "If she bullies you, I won't let her get away with it either."

There are some things he doesn't want to dwell on, but if he really wanted to, he could make Rongniang and Mo'er die quietly.

"This servant knows that Master loves this servant."

Xiang Ning followed Pei Yanzhi's words and said something.

Pei Yanzhi chuckled and raised an eyebrow slightly: "You know I care about you."

Meeting his gaze, Xiang Ning seemed to realize something.

Is this kind of thing all this person can think about?

(End of this chapter)