Help! The Frosty Noble's Son Is in Love With Me!-Chapter 288: Evidence

Nowadays, when people mention the Pei Mansion from the outside, they’re always talking about Heir Pei and only Heir Pei, as if no one else has a name. If his conduct fails, it will be difficult for him to convince the public with his words in the future, giving others a chance to rise, rather than being suppressed indefinitely.

This mansion has allowed the main branch to dominate for too long; it’s time for a change.

Pei Lan and Yao Xing both hoped that the third branch could establish itself and outshine the other two branches, for that would be delightful.

Currently, there is hope for the third branch to rise. Third Master Pei is of an age where he lacks the energy to compete, leaving only Pei Lian. He is still young, with many opportunities ahead. Once he achieves success, the third branch will also rise in prominence, and outsiders will no longer only be aware of the main branch of the Pei Family.

Master Lu, however, feared that the Marquis’s lifetime of illustrious reputation might eventually be ruined by the impulsive actions of Heir Pei. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Pei Yuan seemed to have guessed something, shaking his head helplessly. While he thought his second brother was making a big deal out of nothing, he also admired the brother’s carefree and unrestrained nature, something he’d likely never have the courage to possess.

Ren Hua hoped in her heart that Heir Pei would stand up for Qu Fulan, because otherwise, how could the new bride establish herself when she’s already being gossiped about not long after entering the household? However, she also pondered, would Heir Pei really make such a big fuss over mere domestic issues? Though standing up for one’s wife sounds bold and satisfying, it might come across as making a mountain out of a molehill in others’ eyes.

With these thoughts, Ren Hua wished that Heir Pei was not causing such a scene just for Qu Fulan; otherwise, it would be akin to putting her on a grill rather than helping her.

Even Mrs. Ning and her daughter thought some major event had occurred in the mansion, prompting such a high-profile handling.

Everyone had their thoughts, except for Madam Pei. Except for the battlefield, she hardly bothered to think, believing it was too tiring. Now, she just considered herself an onlooker, occasionally daydreaming.

Pei Ji’an observed the expressions of everyone present, then said, "Elders, please don’t worry. This is how the matter stands..."

Qu Fulan again visited that soy milk and bun shop for breakfast, where the proprietress gave her a deep bow.

"What is the reason for this?" Qu Fulan was puzzled.

"The other day, my little shop encountered trouble. Thank you for your help, madam. Please accept my respect," said Li Niang.

Qu Fulan raised an eyebrow. She hadn’t even had the chance to offer help at the time, so why was she being thanked? Could it be that this Li Niang knew Fengsheng was a Pei Mansion guard and also aware of her identity?

Seeing her confusion, Li Niang explained, "That gentleman said it was on madam’s orders to come help."

This meant that Li Niang only knew her as a married lady, not specifically as Young Lady Pei.

Qu Fulan had not instructed Fengsheng to help, but she wouldn’t debunk it now. It seemed that Fengsheng was a regular here and merely lent a hand as a passerby observing an injustice. He just needed a plausible reason.

While leaving by carriage, Qu Fulan, through a corner of the curtain, observed a young man sitting in a tea stall ahead, holding a teacup and staring dazedly in a certain direction.

Who else could it be but the foolhardy Zhang Fengsheng?

Qu Fulan lifted the curtain and followed his gaze, looking over. Who else could it be but Li Niang?

No wonder he acted heroically; there was indeed a reason.

Qu Fulan studied Li Niang a bit more. Despite being over thirty, her natural beauty couldn’t be concealed by plain clothes, making her appear only in her twenties.

Such a woman indeed had charms.

But Zhang Fengsheng was only twenty this year, right?

Qu Fulan released the curtain, not having much time to concern herself with others’ affairs.

She was now "unable to protect herself," tangled with her matters that she didn’t know how to resolve.

Qu Fulan could handle various business situations, but when it came to family disputes, she found it too difficult.

Although she was Young Lady Pei and had the authority to deal with the gossiping underlings, she was ultimately an outsider. If the punishment was too light, people would say she lacked means; if too severe, she risked being labeled as harsh, ending up in an awkward spot.

Being a daughter-in-law was always hard.

If it were her own family, she could act as she wished without many concerns.

Thinking back to that patriarchal family in the modern era where her father didn’t care and her mother didn’t love, at first, she would feel hurt and sad, but later she didn’t. If they gave her a slap, she would take it out on her brother when they were away, not without reason. If it wasn’t for her spoiled brother’s constant tattling, she wouldn’t have also suffered abuse from her parents.

Both were their children, yet her brother had toys she didn’t, new clothes he got she didn’t, and if she happened to touch his toys, she’d get slapped.

Couldn’t beat her parents, but surely could her brother? Targeting their beloved child made them feel pain; eventually, to prevent her brother from suffering, they stopped hitting her.

Later, when she grew up, the spoiled brother became a lazybones relying on parents for everything, even having no funds to get married, needing parents’ support.

Her parents even wanted her to cover all her brother’s expenses, buying a car, a house, even helping him get married; she wasn’t having any of that.

Sadly, heaven is often blind; she never did harm in her life, yet those patriarchal people lived well, and she got forced into ancient times.

Recalling the house and car she left behind in the modern world...

Qu Fulan couldn’t help but laugh, knowing her parents must be happy hearing of her death, thinking they could inherit her house, car, and savings.

Unfortunately, the car was company-owned, the house rented, and since she paid rent every half-year, she hadn’t even gotten around to paying the next rent after her business trip.

And her bank card, being a live-in-the-moment, paycheck-to-paycheck person, how would she have savings?

Oh, there were some credit cards though.

If there was any regret in this life, it was not being able to witness their faces when they learned the truth.

The Pei Family.

"Steward Cai, bring out the items." Pei Ji’an placed one hand behind his back, standing in the hall, addressing the steward beside him.

The steward quickly went to the door, "What are you standing there for? Bring the items inside."

Then, a servant entered, carrying a box and handed it to Steward Cai.

"Heir, everything is inside."

Pei Ji’an didn’t touch the box but slightly raised his chin, "Open it."

The crowd was very curious about what the box contained, and people who previously had various guesses were now uncertain.

The steward opened the box, its contents laid bare for all to see.

Everyone stared at the box, first startled, then someone covered their face with a cloth.

Someone else gasped uncontrollably.

The elderly lady frowned, and so did the three old masters.

"Where did these items come from?" In such a serious matter, the elderly lady was the first to inquire.

Pei Ji’an first gestured for the steward to close the box, then responded to the elderly lady, "As your grandson, being accustomed to daily inspections in the military camp to ensure no safety hazards, upon returning home, I maintained this habit, having people conduct frequent inspections, ensuring everything was in order, allowing peace of mind."