The Slender Waist-Chapter 594 - 429: The Arrogant Perish
Feng Yun settled the Pei father and daughter in a mansion in Andu.
This very mansion was acquired by having Wen Hui put up a sign at Yutangchun to purchase it in the past.
At that time, under the shadow of war, properties in Andu were worthless, and she bought quite a number in one go.
If it hadn’t been for Chunyu Yan meddling, competing with her in Huayuejian to raise the price, she would have been able to buy even more bargains.
Now Andu had become the auxiliary capital of Dajin, and all the items she had acquired at low prices had become hot commodities, earning her a fortune.
And this, in just a short year.
The mansion spanned three sections, elegant and unique, its original owner being Wang Dian.
After the scandal involving Wang Dian’s concubine and his son, which stirred up a storm throughout the city, he felt too ashamed to remain in Andu. Coupled with the wartime gloom, he decided to liquidate his assets and move south with his family, selling his property to Feng Yun for 500,000 coins, including many household items he couldn’t take with him.
Of course, until the day he left Andu, Wang Dian was unaware that Feng Yun was the very bandit leader who had crept into his house at night and dragged his son and concubine out of their bed.
This was the largest property Feng Yun owned in Andu County.
It had been idle for a while, but upon her return from Bingzhou, she had it refurbished. When she heard that Ao Qi was preparing to have a great wedding in Andu, she gradually sent people to clean and tidy up the place, and added some furniture and items, making it look even more respectable. Even if Wang Dian were to return, he probably would have to admire how things had changed.
Pei Yao couldn’t be more satisfied with this mansion no matter how she looked at it.
"How much is the rent for this mansion? I’ll give the money to my sister-in-law later."
Feng Yun smiled faintly, "It’s our own home, sister. Just move in with peace of mind, talking about money is rather inappropriate." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
The morning light softly illuminated her delicate, fair complexion, a beauty that could overthrow cities and ruin kingdoms.
Pei Yao turned her head to look, a momentary tremor in her heart.
She knew Feng Yun was good at doing business.
But for a woman confined to domestic life, even if she was somewhat cunning, how much could she really earn?
If she had enough spare money to buy mansions, why would she still be living in a small village now?
So, when she learned that Pei Jue had offered the Grand General Residence to the Imperial Court, Pei Yao was inwardly opposed.
The Young Emperor wanted to build an imperial retreat. Just build it.
To save money for the state treasury, if that’s not foolish, what is it?
But she couldn’t decide for Pei Jue and therefore didn’t inquire further.
However, she had privately discussed with Pei Chong, finding it improper for Ajue to live in Changmen, a situation akin to being an unwelcome son-in-law.
She even took out her own savings, intending to buy a mansion for Pei Jue in Andu...
Of course, she was refused by Pei Chong.
He didn’t indulge children.
Already a regent of the Imperial Court, should he still depend on his parents?
"Let him be an unwelcome son-in-law if he must, it’s his own business."
Once their father had spoken, Pei Yao dared not say more. However, upon coming to Andu this time, she specially brought her personal funds, ready to come and look for herself. If she found a mansion she liked, she would buy it then and there.
After her divorce from Ao Zheng, she lived at the Pei Residence, which was equivalent to relying on her brother for the rest of her life. She had a sum of money which, after the divorce, was entirely hers, without anyone daring to gossip about her taking her husband’s family money to subsidize her own family. If she could help her brother in any way, she would also feel more at ease...
But now, what she saw was entirely beyond her prior expectations.
Pei Yao momentarily set aside her worries and, led by Feng Yun, toured the impressive mansion...
"Sister-in-law has been considerate." She was genuinely grateful.
One could tell that Feng Yun had put some thought into accommodating them.
Her father’s quarters, her own quarters, seemed perfectly suited to their preferences, neatly arranged and very comfortable.
Especially the children’s rooms, filled with innocence and whimsy, had utterly delighted Azuo and Azuo, who rushed in and started rolling on the floor...
When the children are happy, the heart of a mother turns tender beyond words.
"Don’t just have fun, get up and thank your aunt!"
The two little ones were both fond of Feng Yun, and upon hearing their mother’s command, they scrambled up, tidied their clothes, and bowed deeply to Feng Yun.
"Thank you, aunt."
Feng Yun patted Azuo’s head.
"Go on and play."
The little ones cried out in glee and ran off again.
Feng Yun glanced sideways at Pei Yao, "The wedding is only a few days away, and there are some details that need to be finalized. Shall we sit down and discuss them?"
Pei Yao nodded, "Very well."
The two of them walked ahead, with the maidservants following behind.
Xiaoman had seen Cui Zhi more than once. This noble lady had come to Huaxi Village before with a frown, full of airs, and displayed various expressions of displeasure. Xiaoman still remembered it vividly...
She couldn’t help but take a few extra glances.
For most people, their life’s path is set while still in their mother’s womb. With drastic rises and falls like Cui Zhi’s, Xiaoman wouldn’t kick someone when they were down, but she was quite curious and studied her intently.
