The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family-Chapter 1147 - 262: Time of Death_3

"Commandery Princess! The imperial edict for your arranged marriage has already been issued, and you are about to wed, so how can you show them how formidable you are?" cried the maidservant with a tear-streaked face.

Princess Xiyun huffed in anger, "Once I am married over there, I’ll definitely cause unrest in their household!"

Several maids secretly wiped away their tears. These days, the Princess had been cursing General Pei and Pei Wendong at home. She was no longer thinking about delaying the wedding or breaking it off, but rather, about the fact that she was going to marry.

Pei Wendong accepted the imperial edict calmly, but he could not accept that he was not allowed to participate in the imperial examination anymore. His elder sisters had always wished for him to be top of the class; he too had constantly been focused on demonstrating his worth through a civil career. He had devoted his heart to his studies and was on the edge of success, only to be told he could no longer take the exam. And it was all due to the very issue of dual familial duties that he detested the most!

Pei Qin needed to have a good talk with Pei Wendong, to try and make him see reason.

Mo Heng took on this task, "It’s easier for men to talk to each other, let me speak with him!"

Pei Qin was happy for him to take up this half-paternal role, "Go then, Pikachu!"

Watching her expression, Mo Heng wasn’t sure what strange thing she was thinking about, and gave her a sideways glance.

Pei Qin blinked bewilderedly at him.

Mo Heng stroked her face lightly, making her heart tingle, before he stood up and went out, instructing someone to call over Pei Wendong.

Chang Yonglin came over with him, and seeing Pei Wendong enter the study, he joined Xixi and Happy to play. Recently, Jiujiu had been engrossed in studying the manufacture of ammunition, leaving the two Little Radishes with one less sister to play with, which made them rather bored!

After playing for half the day, Mo Heng was the first to come out of the study while Pei Wendong remained to reflect.

"How did it go?" Pei Qin asked, lifting her head toward him.

"I’ve already persuaded him," Mo Heng replied, seating himself beside her.

Pei Qin was skeptical, "That fast? What did you say to him?"

Mo Heng hooked her neck and pulled her closer for a deep kiss, ravaging her mouth.

Pei Qin smeared his face with ash.

On the other side, Pei Wendong had calmed down, with a tranquil but deepened gaze.

Upon seeing him, Chang Yonglin observed the subtle changes in his demeanor and smiled inquiringly, "How about Brother-in-law Qin?"

"He’s gone to see the eldest sister," replied Pei Wendong, sitting down and reaching out to pat the heads of Xixi and Happy.

"Uncle!?" the two Little Radishes called, looking up at him.

Pei Wendong’s gaze deepened as he took a slight breath and responded with a smile, "Mm!"

It seemed that Brother-in-law Qin’s talk with Wendong had been effective. Chang Yonglin’s gaze shifted, and he asked, "How will you resolve the matter with Xie Yi?"

"...I will send her and her brother away to live elsewhere." Now that he was to marry Princess Xiyun, and the imperial edict had been proclaimed, he ought to let Xie Yi seek her own happiness.

Chang Yonglin nodded, "It’s a tricky conversation, so consider your words carefully."

Pei Wendong agreed.

Yet Xie Yi took the initiative to see Pei Wendong. She personally prepared tea, snacks, and dishes in the kitchen, inviting Pei Wendong to share a meal.

Pei Wendong did not partake, instead, he shared his plan with her, "...As for the Xie family, since I can no longer participate in the examination and won’t achieve any distinction, I won’t be able to seek justice for you. But the eldest sister will help to retrieve your rightful share of the family estate. I will arrange for someone to take you to Yuanzhou Prefecture. The climate there is nice, and the scenery is beautiful; it’s a good place to live."

Xie Yi looked at his indifferent demeanor, her love for him inch by inch turning into hatred. He was going to marry the Commandery Princess! And abandon her! Yes, she was an orphan and perhaps not a match for him. But he had personally pledged to marry her before! Now, the one breaking his vows was him! It was he, Pei Wendong, who had betrayed her!

Seeing Pei Wendong stare at her, she furrowed her brows, "Xie Yi!"

Xie Yi came to her senses, tears in her eyes, yet she smiled at him, "Brother Wendong, you say you want to send me away, then what? As a defenseless woman, whom can I rely on? Xie Ze is somewhat immature, and he’s also young; after going so far away, will we even be able to survive?"

"I will make sure everything is well arranged," Pei Wendong could at least manage this much.

"No," Xie Yi cried, shaking her head, "Brother Wendong, I already belong to you! Everyone knows that I am to marry you! I will not go anywhere; I will stay with Brother Wendong."

"Xie Yi, you..." Pei Wendong tried to persuade her.

Wiping away her tears, Xie Yi continued with a smile, "Princess Xiyun is a royal, beyond comparison to others, and I was delusional before. Now that the imperial edict is issued, Brother Wendong, you have no leeway to change things. If she is to be the wife, I will be the concubine! My reputation is already ruined; in this life, I can only marry you, Brother Wendong!"