Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 777 - 730: Never Mess with Her (1)

The two old women responded and withdrew.

They went outside the main house and called for two older maids, heading out intimidatingly to seek people.

Third Young Madam Pei and Fourth Young Madam Pei sat beside Mrs. Pei, spicing up stories about Li Yuwen and Li Yuzhu’s faults.

They spoke about how coarse and rude they were, and how they were unknowledgeable about etiquette.

They said they were even more ill-mannered and uglier than the stove maids in the mansion.

Mrs. Pei, furious, clutched her handkerchief, eager to punish Li Yuwen and Li Yuzhu immediately.

Having rested well, Li Yuwen and Li Yuzhu, accompanied by Lady Sun, were following Eldest Young Madam Pei to Mrs. Pei’s main room. Midway, they encountered a few belligerent old women and maids.

"Eldest Young Madam, Madam has ordered us to invite Fifth Young Madam and Li San Niang to Yihua Courtyard." The leading old woman glanced at the unfamiliar faces of Li Yuwen and Li Yuzhu, bowed to Eldest Young Madam Pei, and spoke.

She thought to herself, these two women are not ugly; they are prettier than some of the young mistresses in the house. Third Young Madam and Fourth Young Madam were blatantly lying.

However, there was one thing Third Young Madam and Fourth Young Madam got right.

These two country women were exceedingly arrogant, especially the older one, who seemed to look at people with her eyes in the sky.

Are all village maids so haughty?

Eldest Young Madam Pei saw their unfriendly demeanor, worried that the old women and maids would disrespect Li Yuwen, and feared Li Yuwen might blame her in the future.

She then said, "Am I not already bringing them to see Madam? Nanny, please go ahead and report back, saying they have already arrived."

"Eldest Young Madam, please be quick; Madam is getting anxious waiting," the old woman urged.

"Understood, we will hurry," Eldest Young Madam Pei waved at the old women and maids.

The group turned to report back.

Hearing that Eldest Young Madam Pei was escorting the sisters, Third Young Madam Pei and Fourth Young Madam Pei began to stir up trouble again, saying Eldest Young Madam Pei was blinded by bias, supporting two country bumpkins.

Mrs. Pei’s expression grew increasingly displeasing.

She stopped drinking tea, sat quietly waiting for Li Yuwen and Li Yuzhu to arrive.

Li Yuwen, knowing she was pregnant, walked slower than usual.

Her pace seemed as if she was afraid of stepping on ants.

Li Yuzhu also advised her to walk slower.

Eldest Young Madam Pei dared not provoke Li Yuwen; seeing Li Yuwen taking slow, careful steps, she neither got angry nor hurried her, and even tried to appease, asking, "Fifth sister-in-law, are you tired? Do you want to rest for a bit?"

Thus, they moved towards Mrs. Pei’s main room at a pace three times slower than usual.

The maid guarding the door saw them coming and dashed inside to announce, "Madam, Eldest Young Madam has brought them."

"What swift arrivals," Mrs. Pei sneered, "Have the fifth son’s wife stand outside to reflect! She’s been in the capital for days and hasn’t paid respects; does she still see me as her mother-in-law?"

Li Yuzhu looked around, stand outside?

With the sun blazing down on the steps, wouldn’t that cause heatstroke?

Eldest Young Madam Pei was also worried about Li Yuwen, but she dared not provoke Mrs. Pei.

While both worried about Li Yuwen, Li Yuwen, instead, appeared composed, selecting a shaded bamboo curtain to walk inside.

"Third sister-in-law and fourth sister-in-law are inside, why should I alone stand outside, mother? I haven’t paid respects before, but am I not here today?" Li Yuwen’s voice reached before she did.

Mrs. Pei heard the voice and paused, this voice...

Why does it sound so familiar?

As she pondered, she saw a young woman in a crimson dress, holding a small fan, her face frosty, walking towards her.

She was so shocked she froze.

This is...

"Is mother well? I am Wulang’s wife, Li Yuwen, and due to not feeling well, I am late in paying respects. I hope mother won’t blame me." Li Yuwen reached the center of the room, bowed slightly to the stunned Mrs. Pei.

Soon after, Mrs. Pei saw the person’s face clearly.

Indeed, it was Li Yuwen.

Heavens, how did Pei Shenyan’s wife become Li Yuwen?

How could she be Prince Luling’s eldest daughter, Li Yuwen?

She’s someone who even the Empress would rise to greet, how did she become her Pei family’s daughter-in-law?

Mrs. Pei was so frightened she scarcely dared to breathe, frozen in her chair, unable to recover for a long while.

Third Young Madam Pei looked at the dazed Mrs. Pei, puzzled, not knowing why Mrs. Pei bore such an expression.

She stood up to give orders on behalf of Mrs. Pei.

"Li, what’s with your expression? Seeing your mother without kneeling in grand courtesy, how dare you be so arrogant? Truly someone born without proper upbringing, country women really can’t be presented on formal occasions."

"She’s always digging for roots in the fields, how would she know etiquette, third sister-in-law," Fourth Young Madam Pei covered her mouth with a giggle.

Eldest Young Madam Pei, entering right after, saw Mrs. Pei’s changing expression, yet Third Young Madam Pei and Fourth Young Madam Pei mocked Li Yuwen. She inwardly sneered; these two fools, just wait for Li Yuwen to hit them.

If Li Yuwen doesn’t slap them, she’ll kneel on the street and call the passersby her ancestors.

Li Yuwen merely glanced indifferently at the two Pei family young madams and smiled faintly without speaking.

Upon closer inspection, Li Yuwen was secretly grinding her teeth.

Following close behind, Lady Sun had already clenched a fist in her sleeve, just waiting for Li Yuwen’s command to throw a punch.

Third Young Madam Pei and Fourth Young Madam Pei saw that not only was Li Yuwen unafraid, but she was also looking at them with a mocking gaze.

The two were so angry that they gritted their teeth and complained to Mrs. Pei, saying, "Mother, look at her..."

But Mrs. Pei, coming to her senses, rebuked them, "Do you have any semblance of being elder sisters-in-law? Apologize to your younger sister-in-law at once!"

The two, "..."

Is this a joke?

Why would the Madam ask them to apologize?

But they dared not defy Mrs. Pei, reluctantly apologizing to Li Yuwen, "Sister-in-law, please don’t take our straightforward words to heart."

Li Yuwen glanced at them without saying a word.

Eldest Young Madam Pei, who had come along, immediately moved a chair over to invite the Li Family Sisters to sit down.

Third Young Madam Pei and Fourth Young Madam Pei were left puzzled, wondering what was going on.

Why was everyone suddenly trying to curry favor with the Li Family Sisters?

Mrs. Pei, looking awkward, didn’t dare say a word of reproach and instead asked Li Yuwen with concern if she was well, if she was comfortable in the new residence, and told her to say if she needed anything. She also mentioned that since Li Yuwen’s parents were not present, it was her duty as a mother-in-law to care for Li Yuwen.

Li Yuzhu occasionally glanced at Mrs. Pei, having heard that Mrs. Pei did not like Li Yuwen, but that didn’t seem to be the case now. It was clearly an attempt to flatter her.

Li Yuwen had not been afraid of Mrs. Pei before, and she still wasn’t, merely offering polite thanks.

She said, "Father is ill; his ailment should be the priority. As for other matters, Mother, let’s discuss them later."

Mrs. Pei, reminded of the important matter, promptly told Eldest Young Madam Pei, "Quickly, take Li San Niang to see the Prime Minister."

Li Yuwen stated that she also wanted to go and have a look.

Mrs. Pei dared not refuse and agreed.

Since she wanted to go, Mrs. Pei had no choice but to accompany her.

Third Young Madam Pei and Fourth Young Madam Pei wanted to tag along to see what would happen but were stopped by Mrs. Pei, who ordered them to go arrange the banquet.

The two were left astonished, "Yes..."

Had the sun risen from the west?

The group arrived at Prime Minister Pei’s study.

Li Yuwen only glanced at Prime Minister Pei before withdrawing to the outer room to sit and rest, accompanied by Eldest Young Madam Pei.

Mrs. Pei accompanied Li Yuzhu inside to attend to Prime Minister Pei’s illness.

Prime Minister Pei was not asleep at this time; his eyes were open, looking at Li Yuzhu with surprise.

In fact, he was even more astonished when Li Yuwen first came in to see him.

Unable to speak, he could only look at Mrs. Pei inquiringly.

The Li Family Sisters had not revealed their identities, and Mrs. Pei dared not mention it without their signal.

After examining Prime Minister Pei’s condition, Li Yuzhu said, "Your condition requires acupuncture and herbal compresses. It can be cured, but it will take some time."

Mrs. Pei, unsure of Li Yuzhu’s medical skill, could only say, "Just do your best to treat him."

With permission granted, Li Yuzhu began acupuncture with silver needles.

The treatment of full-body paralysis takes time. Li Yuzhu aimed to make Prime Minister Pei able to speak first, so the sisters could learn some important state secrets.

As for the rest, they would play it by ear.

After administering acupuncture for an hour, it was time for lunch, so Li Yuzhu stopped.

Mrs. Pei took the two sisters to have lunch.

Li Yuwen said she wanted to see the old lady first.

Mrs. Pei again arranged for Eldest Young Madam Pei to accompany them.

Once Li Yuwen and Li Yuzhu had left, Mrs. Pei immediately summoned Third Young Madam Pei and Fourth Young Madam Pei.

At the same time, she dismissed all the maids and servants from the room.

The two sisters-in-law, not knowing what had happened, looked at each other and then at Mrs. Pei, "Mother, has something happened?"

"Happened? You almost ruined everything!" Mrs. Pei scolded, "Do you know who the fifth son’s wife is?"

The two sisters-in-law exchanged a glance, blinked, and said together, "The daughter of a village teacher..."

"She’s the daughter of Prince Luling!"

They both gasped, "Mother... Mother..., this... this can’t be possible..."

"Why wouldn’t it be possible? You may not recognize her, but can I be mistaken?" Mrs. Pei maintained a stern face, "From now on, treat her with respect and don’t provoke her again! Otherwise, if something happens to you in the future, I won’t help you."

Is it that serious?

The Madam was actually this afraid?

Although the sisters-in-law had heard of Li Yuwen’s reputation, they had never personally witnessed Li Yuwen’s domineering nature. They agreed verbally, but inwardly, they were unconcerned.