The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Pei Ying admitted that she was moved the moment she saw Jiang Chengying. Although she didn't know what kind of background Jiang Chengying had, but... since Madam Jiang could get along so well with the lady from the Bo Mansion, her status must be not low.

In her opinion, Pei Yanyue was just lucky to have a good family background. She would never lose in terms of appearance and scheming. There were many times when Madam Jiang passed the topic to Pei Yanyue, but Pei Yanyue would only smile shyly, which was not worthy of being the mistress of everyone.

But she is different. Her character and appearance have always been praised by the Pei family. She is also the most outstanding among the girls of this generation of the Pei family. If it weren't for her weak family background, how could she be inferior to Pei Yanyue and Pei Yanqi.

Pei Yanyue has no grace, and Pei Yanqi is a crazy girl. How can she be suitable to be the mistress of the family?

Besides, Jiang Chengying was the best man she had ever met. The men she had met before were either frivolous, vulgar, or ignorant. None of them were as gentle, elegant, and handsome as Jiang Chengying.

The more Pei Ying thought about it, the angrier she became, and the more she felt that she must snatch Jiang Chengying away.

Pei Ying was peeking around while being led by the maid of Bo's mansion to the guest room to rest.

Ruzhu saw Pei Ying poking her head around and knew that she was a restless person, so she became even more alert.

When they arrived at the guest room, Pei Ying thanked the maid from the Bo Mansion, then turned to Ruzhu and said with a smile: "Sister Ruzhu, I'm already in the guest room. There's nothing else to do. You can go back to my eldest sister-in-law first."

Ruzhu bowed and said politely, "It's okay. I'll accompany Miss Ying. The young lady asked me to accompany you."

"I am so embarrassed to say this. You are my sister-in-law's personal maid. I will be worried for a moment if I ask you to leave my sister-in-law." Pei Ying was still smiling.

Ruzhu said, "I am not the only maidservant around the young lady. Rumeng is also here. Miss Ying, don't worry."

Pei Ying turned her head away angrily when she saw Ruzhu was not making sense. "I feel hungry again. Go find me something to eat."

Ruzhu frowned, she was determined to get rid of her...

Seeing Ruzhu didn't move, Pei Ying sighed and said, "Forget it. After all, she is my eldest sister-in-law's maid. A girl like me who lives under someone else's roof can't be ordered around. Forget it, it's just that there is no one at home, so I rely on the Pei Mansion for food. My aunt treats me very well, but she can't arrange everything for me. You just stay here... You don't have to worry about me even if I starve to death."

Ruzhu: “…”

Ruzhu was so stunned that she was speechless.

Pei Ying really couldn't read people's expressions. She thought Ruzhu was afraid of her, so she held her chest with her hands and cried out in pain.

Ruzhu sighed and said, "Miss Ying, aren't you hungry? Why do you feel pain in your chest?"

Pei Ying paused for a moment before she cried out in pain. "I was just hungry just now, but now my heart hurts too."

Ruzhu felt that she must not let Pei Ying go, so she had to tell the truth, "Miss Ying is trying to sow discord between the young lady and the lady in front of me. Do you think that no matter what, you don't have to go back to the Pei Mansion today? No matter what, you will have to live with the young lady in the future. If you really do something shameful today and make our eldest lady lose face, our young lady lose face, and the Pei family lose face, do you think you will have a good ending? Since... you think our young lady is mean to you, then if I do nothing, won't I die unjustly? You can bear the pain, anyway, after you go back, the reward or punishment will be decided by the young lady!"

Pei Ying was so angry at Ruzhu's words that her face turned green. After a long while, she turned her face away stiffly. If there was no chance this time, then there would be a chance next time. There would always be a chance.

After waiting for about an incense stick of time, Pei Ying saw that Ruzhu had no intention of leaving, so she had to straighten her clothes and stand up, "I'm done with my rest, Sister Ruzhu, let's go back."

Ruzhu followed Pei Ying respectfully.

Ruzhu remembered what Xia Mianwan said to her. When going out, she should be gentle when necessary and firm when necessary, and must never act carelessly.

Ruzhu was indeed unlucky. She didn't expect that no matter how prepared she was, she still couldn't prevent Pei Ying and Jiang Chengying from meeting on the corridor in the yard.

The moment Ruzhu saw Jiang Chengying, her expression turned very ugly.

Pei Ying was very energetic, but she was not too impolite at this time. She bowed and said, "Mr. Jiang."

Jiang Chengying was surprised to see the girl from the Pei family here. He stepped back slightly and turned sideways, "Miss Pei."

Pei Ying wanted to say something, but Jiang Chengying had already lowered his head, which prevented Pei Ying from finding a chance to say another word. However, it also made Pei Ying look at Jiang Chengying with higher regard.

This is a good man, you must marry him!

Pei Ying said to herself silently in her heart.

Seeing that Pei Ying hadn't moved yet, Ruzhu hurriedly urged, "Miss, the young mistress is still waiting, let's go!"

Pei Ying was secretly annoyed at Ruzhu's lack of tact, but she also knew that she must not belittle herself at this moment, and she must not let her lover think that she was an easy girl to manipulate, so she smiled at Jiang Chengying and said, "Mr. Jiang, I'll go first."

Jiang Chengying was called again for no reason, but she didn't want to be rude, so she raised her head and said, "Miss, please."

Pei Ying left with satisfaction. As she walked, she thought that Jiang Chengying had already memorized her appearance and she had already made up her mind. She had to calm herself down at this time.

Ruzhu followed behind with a dark face. When he saw that they were a little far away from Jiang Chengying, he said, "Miss Ying, it was not appropriate for you to speak to Mr. Jiang so rashly just now..."

Pei Ying wondered, "What's inappropriate about that? Do you want me to pretend I didn't see what Master Jiang saw? That would be too rude! How would Master Jiang view our family?"

Ruzhu wanted to refute, but didn't know what else to say, so she just followed Pei Ying.

Back in the front hall, the lady from the Bo Mansion asked with a smile, "Did Miss Ying have a good rest?"

Pei Ying pursed her lips slightly, with a faint smile, "Much better."

Xia Mianwan stood up and said goodbye at this time, "We will go back first."

Madam Jiang smiled and pulled Xia Mianwan aside and said, "Madam Pei, it's rare for me to come to the capital. I heard that your Manyue Tower is very famous. I wonder if you can take me to see it when the time comes?"

Xia Mianwan replied: "Of course you can, Rumeng, bring the sign."

"Yes, young lady!"

"This is the limited edition guest card of our Manyue Tower. It is limited in number. I am giving it to the two sisters. When you hold the card, you will be able to enjoy the treatment of first-class customers."

"How can I do this?" The lady from the Bo's Mansion was extremely delighted. She had been to Manyue Tower once before. It was truly a top-notch dance hall suitable for women. Not only could she watch unique scripted dances, but she could also buy all kinds of jewelry and clothes, as well as good things for maintaining beauty.

"Thank you, sister, for today. I will invite other sisters to come then." Xia Mianwan said.

"Okay!" Mrs. Jiang and the lady from the Bo Mansion said in unison.