The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Pei Ling was a girl with strong initiative. Since she had made up her mind to ask Xiao Wu about his feelings, she no longer hesitated. The next morning, Pei Ling dressed up carefully, left Pei Mansion, and took a carriage to Manyue Workshop. At that time, Xiao Wu was counting supplies in the workshop.

When Xiao Wu was counting the supplies on the stairs, he turned his head and saw Pei Ling coming in.

"Miss Ling." Xiao Wu greeted Pei Ling.

Pei Ling blinked and said to Xiao Wu: "Brother Xiao Wu, I want to talk to you about something. I wonder... is it convenient for you?"

Xiao Wu looked at the work at hand, did a rough calculation, and climbed down the ladder. He brushed the dust off his hands and called Pei Ling to go to the study.

Pei Ling followed Xiao Wu, feeling a little nervous.

This was an emotion he hadn't felt in a long time since coming to Pei Mansion. Pei Ling clenched his fists and secretly cheered himself up.

Arriving in the study, Xiao Wu poured a cup of tea for Pei Ling, "Miss Pei Ling, is there anything you want to tell me?"

Pei Ling took the teacup from Xiao Wu and encouraged herself secretly, "Brother Xiao Wu, I want to ask you... do you have someone you like now?"

Xiao Wu was stunned by Pei Ling's direct words. He was stunned for a moment and said, "Miss Pei Ling...what do you mean?"

Pei Ling took a deep breath and said, "Brother Xiaowu, I know you are a gentleman. I am not afraid that you will go out and say something nonsense, so I will just say it directly."

Xiao Wu was a little curious about what Pei Ling was going to say, but he knew that Pei Ling must be talking about something important, so he replied with great respect, "Okay."

"Brother Xiaowu, I want to ask you what your plans for the future are. You have reached the age to discuss marriage, and I want to know what requirements you have for your future wife." Pei Ling asked everything he wanted to ask in one breath, and then looked at Xiaowu with bright eyes.

Xiao Wu hesitated for a while and said, "I am an orphan. I really want to have a family of my own, but I don't have a specific idea. As for the person I like... I should have one."

When Pei Ling heard that Xiao Wu already had someone he loved, she felt disappointed. She lowered her head, feeling a little sad. After a while, she raised her head and asked, "What kind of person is Xiao Wu's sweetheart?"

Xiao Wu blushed slightly when Pei Ling looked at her, "She is a very good person, but she doesn't know that I like her..."

Pei Ling lowered her head in disappointment, and after holding back her tears, she raised her head and smiled slightly, "Brother Xiaowu, since you already have a lover, just pretend that I have never been here."

Xiao Wu really didn't understand love, but he wasn't a fool. He probably guessed what Pei Ling meant, but he still couldn't believe it. "Pei Ling... aren't you going to ask who my sweetheart is?"

Pei Ling shook her head and said, "I won't ask anymore. Brother Xiaowu, I hope you and your sweetheart live a good life. When you get married, remember to treat me to a drink."

Xiao Wu wanted to reach out and hold Pei Ling, but felt that it was a bit presumptuous. He gritted his teeth and asked, "Pei Ling, you came here to ask me...is it because...you..."

Pei Ling nodded and said in a crying voice without letting Xiao Wu say anything, "Yes, Brother Xiao Wu, I do like you. Yesterday, someone told my sister-in-law that they wanted me to go and see someone. I told my sister-in-law that I already have someone I like. I told my sister-in-law that I want to ask you in person. If you like me, or if you want me to be your future wife, I will tell my sister-in-law, and she will help with our marriage. If you don't want to, or if you like someone else, then I will let my sister-in-law help me find someone else.

Now I have asked Brother Xiaowu about his feelings. Although I feel a little sad, I will be fine in two days. Brother Xiaowu, I wish you and your future wife a long and happy life together. I will go back now. Brother Xiaowu, just pretend that I have never been here today and don't worry about it.

It is actually very impolite for me to do this. If it weren't for the fact that you are someone my sister-in-law values ​​very much, she would definitely not agree to it, so please don't mention it to others in the future, Brother Xiaowu."

Pei Ling lowered her head and was about to leave. Xiao Wu was anxious and reached out to stop her, "Little aunt, since you are here, can't you ask who the person I like is?"

"But... I don't want to know." Pei Ling said softly.

Xiao Wu sighed and said, "The person I love is you."

Pei Ling suddenly raised her head, her eyes full of surprise, "What did you say?"

"I said...the person I like is you." Xiao Wu said with a smile.

"How could it be? How is it possible..." Pei Ling was stunned by this sudden turn of events.

"You are so good, why is it impossible? Every time you come to the academy, you help the girls there with their work, and you also help take care of the elderly in the workshop. You are also very good-looking, so what is impossible?"

"Then why didn't you say it earlier?" Pei Ling's joy was beyond words.

Xiao Wu sighed and pulled Pei Ling back to sit. "Because there is indeed a difference in our social status. You are a daughter of the Pei family, and I am just a beggar. I have achieved what I have today by following Sister Xia, but there is no one in my family to support me. I am afraid of wronging you, and I am also afraid that I am not worthy."

"How can I be considered a lady of the Pei family? You actually know that I am a guest at the Pei family. If big brother and sister-in-law need anything, I am willing to do anything for the Pei family without hesitation. But since sister-in-law told me to make my own choice, I think brother Xiaowu and I are a good match." Pei Ling said.

"I know Sister Xia. Sister Xia is not a woman who is prejudiced against family backgrounds." Xiao Wu said with a smile.

After Pei Ling and Xiao Wu expressed their feelings to each other, Pei Ling returned to the Pei Mansion with a brisk pace.

In Shaoguang Courtyard, everyone in the room was waiting for news about Pei Ling.

When Pei Ling entered Shaoguang Courtyard, she was in a good mood, and the maids all laughed and started to argue with each other, which meant that it must be successful. Xia Mianwan also had some confidence in her heart, and she asked with a smile: "Ling'er, how is it?"

Pei Ling smiled and took Xia Mianwan's arm and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm so happy. Brother Xiaowu said that he already has someone in his heart, and the person he loves is me."

Pei Ling's heartfelt smile infected Xia Mianwan. She tapped Pei Ling's forehead and said, "It must be good news. You, after all, this is against the rules, so don't be so loud."

"Yes!" Pei Ling nodded heavily, and then thanked Xia Mianwan earnestly: "Thank you sister-in-law for considering me so much. From now on, I will be devoted to you and will serve you wholeheartedly."

Hearing this, Xia Mianwan joked, "Oh? Your heart is all mine, what about Xiaowu?"

"Sister-in-law!" Pei Ling leaned on Xia Mianwan's shoulder shyly, "Sister-in-law, thank you!"

Xia Mianwan patted Pei Ling on the back of her head and smiled softly.