After the favored concubine remarried, the aloof and powerful minister forcibly took her away.

Chapter 89 I have an uncle in Ling'an
Cheng Hua's suggestion was not without merit, but Pei Yanzhi refused it.

"He's not afraid of me investigating."

If Pei Mingxiu were afraid of Pei Yanzhi investigating, he wouldn't have sent him a message at all.

Chenghua nodded and said nothing more. He felt that the person his master wanted to find most right now was Miss Xiangning.

The following morning, Madam Pei learned of what had happened the night before.

"really?"

When Madam Kang said that Pei Yanzhi was interrogating Qin Bijun, Old Madam Pei was also shocked.

"Did you hear why?"

Madam Kang lowered her head and said softly, "It seems that the First Madam sent Xiang Ning away, and she did it while the Eldest Young Master was not in the mansion."

"The young master was very angry about this and made a scene all night last night."

Upon hearing this, Madam Pei closed her eyes and sighed, "I knew it. If Qin Bijun didn't cause some trouble, she wouldn't be herself."

Before Fu Liu could even establish herself in Mo Song Yuan, the First Madam was already in a hurry to send Xiang Ning away.

"Could she think that Fu Liu had already taken her place during the two days Xiang Ning was sick?"

As Madam Pei thought about this, she became increasingly angry.

I'm angry at Qin Bijun for acting on her own initiative, and even more angry at her for disregarding the bigger picture, which will only push Pei Yanzhi further away.

"Madam, what do you think about this matter? Do you want to get involved?"

Madam Kang bent down and asked a question, and then the old lady snorted coldly: "If Qin Bijun is so capable, why does she need an old woman like me to step in?"

These words sounded like angry words, but this time, Madam Pei did not intend to show her face.

Since Qin Bijun caused all this trouble, Old Madam Pei can't always clean up after her.

"Go and tell the old man that this matter is ultimately their own business and ask him if he wants to get involved."

Madam Pei turned to the side and said something helplessly to Mama Kang.

"The old lady still cares about the eldest young master."

Upon hearing this, Madam Pei said, "After all, he is my grandson."

However, Madam Pei felt that Pei Feng probably wouldn't get involved in this matter.

He never interfered in the affairs of the First Madam.

As expected, after Kang's mother relayed the message, Pei Feng only said one sentence: "Those who do many unrighteous deeds will surely perish."

“Master, these are words that I should not be saying, but I have served the old lady for so many years, and I watched you grow up when you were young.”

"Madam is getting on in years. Over the years, you should ask yourself how much you have worried her about. At her age, she should be at home enjoying her grandchildren."

After Kang Mama finished speaking, she bowed and said, "This old servant has overstepped his bounds. If you wish to punish me, sir, I will accept it."

Hearing Kang's mother's words, Pei Feng frowned: "It's not that I don't want to take care of them, but I can't take care of either of them."

"If you, sir, only want to stay cooped up in this Begonia Garden and ignore everything else, do you think there will still be a place for you in this vast Pei Mansion after the old lady passes away?"

Kang's mother was also Pei Feng's wet nurse, which is why she could say such things to Pei Feng.

That made sense, and Pei Feng couldn't refuse. Kang's mother wouldn't harm him, but he couldn't resolve the matter as a father.

Seeing Pei Feng like this, Madam Kang sighed, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

"Master, why don't you go and see the First Madam?"

Rongniang listened to the conversation between the two from inside the room, never expecting that the First Madam could have such a falling out with her son.

It really is heaven's help!

Thinking of this, Rongniang came out to persuade Pei Feng. Regardless of whether Pei Feng went or not, she would express her opinion, after all, she was the most understanding person. "Rongniang, you don't know, I really have nothing to say to them, and they won't listen to me."

Given this, Pei Feng certainly wouldn't want to invite trouble upon himself.

"As for the old lady, sir, what Madam Kang said makes a lot of sense. After all, the old lady is getting on in years, and this family still needs you to support it."

Rongniang has her own thoughts. Pei Feng can't support the family, so she and Mo'er have nowhere to go.

"Sir, please go see her, just for the sake of the old lady?"

Seeing that Pei Feng was still hesitating, Rong Niang persuaded him again, and Pei Feng finally nodded in agreement.

However, Pei Yanzhi was not in the manor, and Qin Bijun in Qionghua Courtyard refused to see Pei Feng. He was turned away and became even more displeased with the mother and son.

On the waterway leading to Ling'an, Xiang Ning leaned on the railing, gazing at the boundless Haihe River.

"Miss Zhao, come and have something to eat."

Seventh Sister came out carrying food and invited Xiang Ning to have breakfast.

Xiang Ning used her mother's name and only told the Seventh Sister and her husband that her name was Zhao Lan and that she was forced to be sold to a wealthy man as a concubine.

The landlord's wife saw that she was beautiful and, taking advantage of the fact that the wealthy man was not at home, planned to throw her into the river to feed the fish. She found out in advance and that's how she found Seventh Sister and her husband.

Seventh Sister and Seventh Brother were practically江湖 (jianghu, the martial arts world) people, and they were extremely righteous and hated evil. Hearing Xiang Ning say this, they said they would definitely deliver her safely to Ling An.

"Hey girl, are you going to Ling'an to visit relatives?"

While eating, Seventh Brother asked a question, and Xiang Ning nodded: "I have an uncle in Ling'an."

Although his identity is still unknown, Yao Yao said that the mother of the current head of the Lu family business is surnamed Zhao.

With the token given to her by Lady Wanyi, Xiang Ning decided to go to the Lu family business to inquire about things once she arrived in Ling'an.

If she can actually find out, then her trip won't have been in vain.

Xiang Ning thought that at that time, she would find another place, buy an identity, and live the rest of her life in peace.

Just thinking of Pei Yanzhi caused her a pang of pain.

But the only thing she wanted was freedom.

"Why ask so many questions? Hurry up and eat, and get back to sailing your boat."

Seven Sister tapped Seven Brother on the head with her chopsticks, and Seven Brother chuckled and said, "My bad, sister, don't blame me for being nosy."

Seventh Brother hurriedly finished his meal and went to take the helm.

“Miss Zhao, he’s just a rough man. If he says anything you don’t like, please don’t take it to heart.”

Seventh Sister, being a woman, was more observant. That day, when she brought Xiang Ning out of the water, she could tell from her clothes that she was definitely not from a wealthy family.

However, Xiang Ning had already paid, and as the saying goes, whoever pays is the boss, so Qi Niang naturally didn't ask any more questions.

As for what Xiang Ning is going to do in Ling'an, that's none of their business.

"Seventh Brother is straightforward, and you are thoughtful; you are truly a match made in heaven."

Xiang Ning smiled and said, "You city people always speak so formally. Actually, I just like him because he's a reliable person."

"What do you think people are after when they live their whole lives? Isn't it just for stability?"

She never dreamed of becoming rich and powerful; as long as she and Seventh Brother were happy for the rest of their lives, that was better than anything else.

Xiang Ning nodded: "You're right."

I hope that she can live a peaceful and stable life, just as Qi Niang said.

"Seventh Sister, come and see, is that a government boat?"

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