Favoring concubines and ignoring wives? The mistress of the marquisate remarried a powerful official

Pei Xuanzhi and Song Lan were close friends. Now that Song Lan had married, how could Mrs. Pei and Master Pei not be anxious? Pei Xuanzhi was getting older. If he didn't get engaged, he might be past the age for marriage.

The Pei family has only this one son, and the huge family business is waiting for Pei Xuanzhi to take over. However, he is a person who refuses to listen to advice, and no one can persuade him.

Song Wanning followed Mrs. Pei to Pei Xuanzhi's yard.

The Pei family was born as an imperial merchant, and they also had status in the capital, and their wealth was more than they could spend in several lifetimes. However, Pei Xuanzhi's yard was extremely simple, unlike Yin Yichen's previous low-key and luxurious one. Instead, there were few utensils in the whole yard, only a simple sandalwood table and a few chairs.

Madam Pei and Song Wanning stood in front of Pei Xuanzhi's bedroom door, looking at the little maid waiting on Pei Xuanzhi outside and asked in a low voice, "Is Xuanzhi asleep?"

Seeing this, the little maid responded hurriedly, "Grandma, the Second Master just went to bed and didn't call anyone. I don't know if he is awake at this hour."

Mrs. Pei saw this and was about to open the window to take a look, but she only heard Pei Xuanzhi say from inside, "Mother, just come in."

Upon seeing this, Madam Pei pushed open the door and said to the inside, "Xuanzhi, Sister Ning is here to see you."

Pei Xuanzhi coughed twice in the bedroom, then uttered a low "oh".

Mrs. Pei saw this and took Song Wanning into Pei Xuanzhi's bedroom. As soon as Song Wanning entered the room, she saw the blood-stained gauze that Pei Xuanzhi had changed everywhere in the bedroom, which was very shocking. Song Wanning knew in her heart that if it weren't for Pei Xuanzhi, she didn't know what would happen to her. Now seeing Pei Xuanzhi injured like this, she felt even more guilty.

Pei Xuanzhi was still lying in bed. When he saw Song Wanning, he only joked to Madam Pei, "Mother, look at your son, he is in such a mess now. He will be laughed at if he sees Wanning. Mother brought him in so openly, which makes her son very embarrassed."

"You seem to be in high spirits now. Who was the one who howled so loudly that scared the birds away when we were changing the medicine?" Madam Pei didn't give her any face at all. She just said in a deep voice, "You might as well think about it carefully. When you and Wan Ning were little, you ran around the yard naked. Now you are so particular."

Pei Xuanzhi said helplessly, "Mother, does your son have no dignity now?"

"Stop talking nonsense. It's rare for Sister Ning to come here, so you two should have a good talk." Mrs. Pei looked at Song Wanning, then glanced at Pei Xuanzhi before leaving.

Seeing Pei Xuanzhi's current appearance, Song Wanning sighed helplessly, "Do you want some water?"

"If you feed me, then of course I will drink it." Pei Xuanzhi pouted while lying on the bed and said slowly, "My mouth is dry after talking for so long, and I can't drink it myself."

Song Wanning stood up and said calmly, "I'm not used to serving others. I'll ask the maid outside to come in."

"Hey, hey... no need. I'm not thirsty anymore." Pei Xuanzhi looked at Song Wanning and said, "Sit down."

Song Wanning was not polite either. She just sat on the chair in front of Pei Xuanzhi's bed, looked at his pale face, and said slowly, "How can I feel comfortable with you in this state now?"

Pei Xuanzhi's expression flickered slightly, but his tone was brisk, "Don't talk about me. Your Prime Minister's Mansion is so busy, how could the Prime Minister let you out to see me?"

"He has always been a reasonable person. Naturally, he came to see such a life-saving favor. Besides, he came with me." Song Wanning explained softly, "He is now in the main hall."

"Oh." Pei Xuanzhi responded, but looking at Song Wanning's appearance, he continued, "How is it going? Has the person who wanted to harm you been caught?"

"They've caught him and sent him to the Dali Temple."

"That's good, otherwise all my injuries would have been in vain." Pei Xuanzhi curled his lips.

The two were silent for a while. Seeing him like this, Song Wanning slowly brought up another topic, "When I came here just now, I heard from my aunt that you didn't want to meet other girls? You are not young anymore. If you stay alone, I am afraid that my aunt and uncle will be worried."

"Song Wanning, Song Wanning, why didn't you think about me when you ignored my engagement and married the Prime Minister? Now you are trying to be a peacemaker." Pei Xuanzhi glared at Song Wanning and said, "I tell you, you don't need to worry about my marriage."

"I...I was sorry for what happened back then. I hope you can figure out what you want sooner, and don't let other things delay your own business." Song Wanning lowered her head slightly and said apologetically, "I'm married now, and you should get married too."

"You came to see me just to ask me to chant sutras?" Pei Xuanzhi said, wailing, "Ouch... I'm already injured, and you've made me so angry that my body hurts too. Don't say anything more, or my wound will flare up."

Seeing her like this, Song Wanning didn't know what to say, so she just said solemnly, "Xuanzhi, you and I are not destined to be together, but I hope you can meet a true good person."

"Ah, my wound hurts again, it hurts again, you have to chant again and then I will leave. Do you really think you are so unforgettable?" Pei Xuanzhi sneered, "I am just a little unwilling. I didn't go to see the girl because none of the girls in the capital are the ones I like. I told myself in my heart that I must find a girl who is prettier than you, has a better family background and a better temper than you, and is knowledgeable and capable of managing a household."

"Yes, yes, I believe you." Song Wanning looked at Pei Xuanzhi helplessly, and finally smiled. "I see that you are in good spirits. You even have time to chat with me."

"What do you know? I just have a few more scars on my back, which is a symbol of manliness." Pei Xuanzhi smiled at Song Wanning, "Let me tell you, let alone this little injury, even if I have a hole in my stomach, I can plug it and fight another 300 games."

Song Wanning knew that Pei Xuanzhi was a man who loved to show off, so she didn't expose him and just sat in the room for a while.

Mrs. Pei, who was waiting outside, looked even more worried. She walked in the yard with a look of melancholy, "This child is just stubborn. He became much more energetic after seeing Sister Ning. What a sin."

Seeing this, the mother beside Madam Pei looked at Madam Pei and said, "Grandma, if this is the case, do we still need to look for the portraits of those ladies in the capital?"

"Forget it, don't look for one. This kid is stubborn. He doesn't want to get married and no one can force him." Madam Pei glanced at the sky outside and said slowly, "I know he is gambling now."