Jiaojiao is getting married, and the male leads fall for her and fight over her.

Chapter 151 If you're unhappy, then break them up!
Zhang was furious when she saw Li's gloating expression.

It was no secret in the Marquis's household that Li Shi, unable to bear a son of her own, was tormenting Bei Ge'er. Now, seeing that Dong Ge was going to marry Yi Jie'er, Li Shi couldn't wait to kick him while he was down.

Yi-jie wants to marry Dong-ge? Without her, as his mother, giving her approval, that's just wishful thinking.

"My affairs are none of your business, second wife's affairs," Zhang said coldly, making no attempt to hide her dislike for Li.

Ever since Li married into the Pei family, she had always been overshadowed by Zhang.

Second Master Pei is a useless fellow, all he does all day is tinker with the paintings and calligraphy in his room, and his beloved concubine Zhao, while she, his legal wife, is nothing.

She had been married into the Pei family for so many years, and had been oppressed by Zhang Shi for so many years. How could she not hate Zhang Shi?

“Sister-in-law, you are mistaken. We are all family. I have watched Dong-ge grow up, and I am also concerned about his marriage. Apart from her poor background, Yi-jie is excellent in every other way and is a perfect match for Dong-ge. I think it is a good match. Besides, my elder brother has agreed to this marriage. Shouldn’t you, as a woman, put your husband first?” Li said with a sarcastic smile.

Zhang Shi didn't have much status in the eldest son's family, did she?
Furthermore, the Marquis of Pingyang was so philandering, falling in love with every woman he met. If it weren't for Zhang's ruthless methods in giving all the concubines contraceptives, the main branch would have had countless sons and daughters.

Zhang was fortunate; her eldest daughter married into the Eastern Palace, and her eldest son, Dongge'er, was also capable and successful, firmly holding the position of heir to the Marquis's mansion. Only then could Zhang, as the principal wife, sit securely in her position.

Now that Dongge'er has chosen to die by getting engaged to an orphan like Yijie'er, she is happy to see this outcome.

Seeing that Li Yi was still watching the commotion at the Marquis's residence, the old lady said, "We'll discuss this matter later."

Once the old lady spoke, everyone quieted down.

At this moment, the old lady turned to Li Yi and asked, "May I ask what brings Your Highness to the Marquis's residence?"

Li Yi was just a bystander watching the drama unfold. When the old lady called his name, he simply said directly, "It's like this, I'm interested in Cousin Shen and want her to be my concubine."

He felt that the current situation was unfavorable to him. Judging from Pei Shizi's attitude, it seemed that he really wanted to marry his cousin Shen.

It was impossible for him to retreat without a fight. He felt that he could take the initiative to compete with Prince Pei. Since Madam Zhang did not want Prince Pei to marry Cousin Shen, she would definitely lend him a hand.

This can be seen as him indirectly joining forces with the Zhang family to deal with Prince Pei.

Upon hearing this, everyone present could hardly believe that Shen Shuyi had managed to seduce Li Yi, the纨绔王爷 (a spoiled, dissolute prince).

However, with so many beauties in the Prince of Jin's mansion, being noticed by Li Yi was hardly a stroke of luck.

Zhang's eyes flickered slightly. She thought that Yi Jie'er, this troublemaker, was a perfect match for Li Yi, another troublemaker, as long as she didn't harm her son.

"Your Highness, please have some self-respect. My cousin is already engaged to me. What are your intentions in saying such things?!" Pei Dongzhou looked at Li Yi, his tone slightly somber.

The old lady couldn't imagine the scene of Yi'er being taken as a concubine by Li Yi, and replied, "Indeed, Your Highness is too presumptuous."

Yi Jie'er is the girl she raised herself, how could she be ruined by Prince Jin, that纨绔 (wan ku, a spoiled brat)?

Li Yi felt awkward, but he still had his own thoughts: "Cousin Shen hasn't married Dongzhou yet, has she? Today they said they were engaged, but without the Lady of the Marquis's approval, this marriage is naturally invalid..." "How can it be invalid?! It's me who's getting married, not my mother. The wife I marry will be with me for life. Does Your Highness think the Princess of Jin will live with Consort Xian?" Pei Dongzhou said sarcastically.

Consort Xian was Li Yi's birth mother, but she was also a leisurely concubine with little presence in the harem.

Li Yi was rendered speechless by Pei Shizi's words.

He was also a little annoyed; this was completely different from what he had imagined. It seemed that Prince Pei really wanted to get engaged to Cousin Shen. He had so many noble ladies to choose from, why did he have to pick the one he liked and try to snatch her away?
Li Yi was a little annoyed. He looked at his cousin Shen, who was standing next to Prince Pei, and felt that she was becoming more and more obedient and adorable.

My cousin Shen is probably the kind of woman who is both active and quiet, and suitable for home and family life.
Pei Dongzhou sensed Li Yi's gaze as he scrutinized Shen Shuyi, and instinctively shielded Shen Shuyi from view.

"Everyone else, please step down. Dong-ge and Yi-jie, please stay." The old lady felt that too many people would cause too much noise, and this matter should be discussed behind closed doors.

Zhang Shi certainly didn't want Dong Ge'er to marry Yi Jie'er, but Dong Ge'er's attitude was firm, while Yi Jie'er was rather silent, and there was also the troublemaker, Prince Jin.

Xizhou seemed a bit quiet today, I wonder what he was thinking.

Li Yi wanted to stay and watch the excitement, but the old lady had given him the order to leave, so even if he didn't want to leave, he had no choice.

He and Pei Xizhou left Heshou Hall together. Seeing that Pei Xizhou didn't seem very happy, he found it amusing: "You don't want Dongzhou and Cousin Shen to get engaged either?"

Pei Xizhou couldn't quite describe his feelings. It was like two close childhood friends had suddenly come together, and he felt excluded, which made him a little uncomfortable.

However, his close relationship with his cousin Shen is a recent development; for a long time, he disliked her.

Now that his cousin Shen has suddenly gotten engaged to his older brother, he feels a little disappointed.

Pei Xizhou didn't respond, which puzzled Li Yi: "What's wrong with you?"

"I don't know. Seeing my older brother and cousin Shen together, I don't feel that happy." Pei Xizhou felt that his feelings were a bit complicated.

Even though his older brother could protect his cousin, and he didn't think that his cousin Shen was unworthy of his older brother, he was still feeling down.

“If you’re unhappy, then break them up! Based on your understanding of Dongzhou, is his engagement to Cousin Shen real?” Li Yi suddenly asked.

Pei Xizhou was taken aback: "Probably so. My brother wouldn't joke about his life's most important matter."

Prince Pei has known what he wants since he was a child, and he has never failed to get what he wants. If his elder brother publicly declares that this person belongs to him, then he means it.

Li Yi's anxiety finally died: "I thought it was fake. Dongzhou came up with the idea of ​​faking a marriage with Cousin Shen so that I would stop trying to take advantage of her. Did I misunderstand?"

“Even if your elder brother doesn’t want you to make a move on Cousin Shen, he can think of other ways. There’s no need to jeopardize his own marriage. The reason your elder brother is doing this is because he wants to marry Cousin Shen.” Pei Xizhou believed he understood Pei Shizi’s personality.

Li Yi was speechless. Did that mean he had no chance?
Inside the Crane Pavilion, Shen Shuyi's mood was not so calm either. She had always felt that this marriage was fake, until Prince Pei suddenly said with certainty that he was engaged to her. She suddenly felt that Prince Pei was acting too realistically, which really made her a little scared.

(End of this chapter)