How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space-Chapter 568: They’re Making Things Difficult for Him
How could Pei Yu not understand.
His face darkened: "Enough."
The noisy courtyard immediately quieted down.
Then Pei Yu turned his gaze to Pei Shu’er: "Shu’er, are you satisfied?"
Pei Shu’er shook her head: "Not satisfied, father, can’t you hear their sarcasm?"
Pei Yu said, "You all, stand properly and apologize one by one. Also, correct your attitudes until Pei Shu’er is satisfied."
The faces of the concubines became increasingly unsightly. They were indeed favored, so they could act like this. Back then, they thought the master just wanted to settle things peacefully and apologized half-heartedly.
So they didn’t take it seriously.
But now, Pei Yu’s cold face showed a clear resolve to back Pei Shu’er to the end.
Finally, everyone lined up. The concubines, being those who could adapt to circumstances, now appeared much more genuine, even lowering their eyebrows.
Pei Yu’s face looked a little better.
"Are you satisfied now?"
Pei Shu’er also wanted to see how determined Pei Yu was to stand by her.
She shook her head: "What about Aunt Xiang Hui? She’s the real culprit."
Everyone exchanged glances, seeing mockery in each other’s eyes.
Pei Shu’er had a big heart; she even wanted to deal with Aunt Xiang Hui. Wasn’t she dreaming too much?
Who didn’t know that in Pei Mansion, Aunt Xiang Hui had the most respected status among all the women.
No matter who Pei Yu favored at the time, he always respected Xiang Hui in his heart.
Pei Yu said, "Go and bring Aunt Xiang Hui here."
At this time, everyone fell silent again.
How could this be?
Even Pei Shu’er felt a bit surprised.
Could it be that after Pei Yu got sick, he became clearer-minded?
Pei Shu’er showed no significant change in expression, just quietly waited.
Unexpectedly, when Xiang Hui arrived here, before anyone else could speak, she knelt down toward Pei Shu’er.
Pei Shu’er didn’t help her up, nor did she accept Xiang Hui’s kneeling. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
Otherwise, if word got out, who knows how it would be rumored, saying Pei Shu’er was suppressing her aunt by virtue of the Princess Consort’s title?
That surely would be a joke.
Xiang Hui said, "I was hasty back then, thinking you might take the opportunity to harm the master because you, the legitimate household, were never close to him."
If it were others, they might have let these words smooth things over.
But Pei Shu’er was not inclined to do so.
"Aunt, father was about to die back then. If I had any sense, I’d realize doing nothing would mean father would inevitably die."
"Why would I go the extra mile?"
"Didn’t Aunt Xiang Hui consider this when twisting the facts?"
Xiang Hui didn’t expect Pei Shu’er to be so sharp-tongued, and couldn’t help but grit her teeth.
"Shu’er, it’s my fault, but I was just caught up in the moment."
Pei Shu’er was too lazy to say more. Could everything be brushed aside with just being momentarily muddled?
Pei Yu said, "An apology should be sincere. Don’t you have a fine piece of double-sided brocade in your room? Bring it to Shu’er."
Xiang Hui was stunned, gritted her teeth, and said, "That was a gold and silver double-sided brocade I paid Pei’s Cloth Shop to custom make, intending to keep it for Lingling’s dowry."
How could she bear to give it away?
But Pei Yu looked determined, so Xiang Hui had no choice but to send someone to fetch it.
When the double-sided brocade was in hand, Pei Shu’er nodded in satisfaction.
"Then I’ll accept Aunt’s apology."
Yinxing stepped forward to take the double-sided brocade and continued to follow behind Pei Shu’er.
Just as they were about to leave, Pei Yu coughed.
"Shu’er, your mother has been staying with you for a while, now that the epidemic in Pei Mansion is under control, I think it’s time to bring them back."
Pei Shu’er said, "She is my mother, I never felt she disturbed us. If father wants to bring her back, you must ask for her consent."
Hearing this, Pei Yu was very pleased.
He went inside to put on a cloak and then followed Pei Shu’er.
When they left, Pei Shu’er noticed that the Pei Mansion’s carriage was empty, while Pei Yu squeezed into her carriage.
Pei Shu’er thought her original self had a distant relationship with Pei Yu, and she was also afraid of being found out, so she deliberately kept her distance from Pei Yu.
She wondered what Pei Yu intended now.
The two remained silent for almost the time it takes an incense stick to burn; fortunately, as soon as Pei Shu’er got on the carriage, she took out a book and began reading.
Otherwise, she really would have felt awkward in such an atmosphere, her toes digging into the floor in discomfort.
Seeing Pei Shu’er’s demeanor, Pei Yu’s expression softened.
"Are your younger siblings adapting well in the Prince Mansion?"
Pei Shu’er nodded: "They are adapting well, everyone in the Prince Mansion gets along nicely with them."
Because the Prince Mansion was wealthy, Pei Shu’er always earned money.
So Old Madam Tang never said anything, and her attitude towards Shen Wanqing was also quite good.
Even the servants, who knew their place, didn’t trouble them.
Casually, Pei Yu asked again.
"Oh, and your mother?"
Pei Shu’er said: "Oh, she’s the one who adapted the best."
Pei Yu’s face showed a series of complex expressions, and finally, he took a deep breath.
Once in the Prince Mansion, Pei Shu’er led him to Shen Wanqing’s courtyard, finding she wasn’t there.
The steward said she had gone out shopping with Liu Xu.
Pei Shu’er said: "Then let me take you to see the younger siblings."
They went to Tao Mingxuan’s place, where Pei Lingxuan and Pei Qingheng were studying with him.
Basically, Tao Mingxuan was lecturing while the two young ones were learning.
Both had expressions eager to absorb and crave knowledge.
Pei Shu’er led Pei Yu over.
When Tao Mingxuan saw Pei Yu, a fake smile appeared on his face.
"Greetings, Minister of Rites."
Pei Yu said: "You may rise."
Tao Mingxuan sat back down and continued tutoring the two while saying, "Your foundational knowledge is strong, but had you been given even a decent tutor, you wouldn’t be unaware of such basics."
Pei Shu’er sat quietly, aware that Tao Mingxuan was trying to provoke Pei Yu.
Pei Yu’s expression turned grim, but he said nothing more.
Just that, his sons already appeared guilty.
He had entrusted the inner courtyard to Xiang Hui, hoping she would manage it well.
So he hadn’t inquired into many things.
And, no one had told him about this either.
However, it was ultimately due to his assumptions that his children’s education was neglected.
Wait, Shen Wanqing seemed to have mentioned it once.
At the time, he was sulking with Shen Wanqing, speaking harshly, and afterward, Shen Wanqing never spoke of it again.
At this moment, his heart ached slightly, wondering if Shen Wanqing’s current indifferent nature was cultivated by him?
Is it the same with the children’s studies and other matters as well?
