It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

Unfortunately, due to an inadvertent negligence, a delicate teacup slipped from her hand and shattered on the bluestone floor. This was like a turning point in her fate, pushing her into the center of an unpredictable storm. In the end, she was ruthlessly sold away from the home that she thought she could rely on for the rest of her life.

After decades of hardships, she developed a strong heart and with her extraordinary wisdom and unremitting efforts, she finally climbed to the high position of shopkeeper in the turbulent business world.

How could she easily let go of the past, especially the old lady Zheng who had single-handedly caused her unfortunate fate?

It was precisely because of this deep-seated hatred and unwillingness that Su Wanyu quietly led Madam Zheng into the fate trap called "Zi Yan Pavilion". She knew very well that there would naturally be "someone" there to prepare a special "treat" for this once powerful lady.

As for that unattainable peaceful old age, it was nothing but an absurd fantasy for Pei.

As night fell, she staggered through the streets, using up almost all of her strength to run towards the gate of the Pei Mansion, which symbolized the family's glory and her former sense of belonging.

She leaned against the door, which had been stained red by time. Every time she knocked on it, she seemed to be venting her despair and unwillingness. "Dad! Dad! Dad!"

Her cries were filled with endless prayers and sorrow.

In the past days, since the fall of the Zheng family, she has tried many times to seek help from the Pei family, but was coldly rejected every time.

Mr. Pei's attitude was extremely firm. He often said that a married daughter was like poured out water. Once she stepped out of the threshold, she would no longer have any connection with the Pei family.

At this moment, Pei, who is desperate, can only pin her hope on a final struggle. Even if there is only a tiny possibility, she must try. She knocks on the closed door of her heart again and again.

The noise and chaos finally broke the tranquility of the mansion. Master Pei and Mrs. Yuan were disturbed by the sudden noise.

As the head of the Pei family, Yuan had always been dissatisfied with this humble little sister. At this moment, she took the opportunity to fan the flames and said in a contemptuous tone: "Master, her rude knocking on the door may cause outsiders to talk about it. It may damage the reputation of our Pei family and make people misunderstand that we are being mean to our own daughter."

Upon hearing this, Master Pei's face became even angrier. He slammed his palm on the table, causing the teacup to jump. "When the Zheng family was in danger, I ignored the criticism from the outside world and privately sent someone to give her three hundred taels of silver. She is still not satisfied. This is really treasonous!"

In fact, when Pei asked for help, Master Pei did order someone to send silver. However, this life-saving money was secretly intercepted by Yuan on the way, and he ordered the servants not to open the door for Pei.

Mr. Pei was completely unaware of this and thought he had fulfilled his responsibilities as the elder of the family.

"Someone, go tell her that I'm seriously ill and don't want to see her. Let her leave on her own!"

There was a mixture of anger and disdain in Master Pei's voice.

"Yes, sir."

The servant took the order, walked quickly to the front yard and opened the dusty heavy door.

Pei saw the door slowly open, and a spark of hope ignited in her heart, "Is Dad coming out?"

she asked, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

The servant had a cold expression on his face and an impatient tone in his voice: "The master said that he told you to leave. He is not feeling well and will not see you!"

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, instantly destroying Pei's only remaining fantasy. Tears burst out like a broken dam, and she could no longer control her wailing: "Dad, I know you are afraid of being implicated in the Zheng family's affairs, but I am also your flesh and blood! Please, let me see you. I am not here to ask for money, I just want him to save my life..."

Her words were filled with desperate pleas, and every word seemed to be dripping with blood.

The servant frowned, fearing that the situation could not be handled, and was eager to send her away. "Miss, please understand the master, everything is destined. The family you married, hey, before the master gets angry, you should leave quickly."

However, Pei's will was extremely firm. She shook her head and said firmly: "No, I must see Dad today!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she pushed hard on the red-painted door, trying to force her way in.

At this moment, Zheng Chengyuan arrived, grabbed her arm, and said in an unquestionable and tough tone: "Don't embarrass yourself here, let's go!"

Hearing his voice, Pei couldn't help but tremble. Her emotions were completely out of control. She cried out, "Dad! Dad! Please save me! Dad!"

The cry was so mournful and desperate that it seemed to penetrate people's hearts.

Perhaps it was because the heart-wrenching cry was too sad. Master Pei walked out upon hearing it, his face full of displeasure. "You spent all the money so quickly? You unfilial daughter!"

There was a huge crowd outside the door. The master suppressed his anger and scolded in a low voice, "Go back, go back to your Zheng family, don't expect me to spend another penny on you!"

Pei's eyes were filled with tears. She turned to look at Zheng Chengyuan, then fell to her knees with a plop, crying to Master Pei: "Dad, please save me! He, he wants to sell me to Ziyan Pavilion!"

The three words "Zi Yan Pavilion" seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight, causing Master Pei's face to turn pale instantly. He looked around vigilantly, and after making sure that no one was around, he glared at Pei fiercely, "I will no longer care about your affairs. Remember, you are no longer a child of the Pei family, and your life or death has nothing to do with us!"

As he finished speaking, the door slammed shut with a heavy bang, sealing off all of Pei's hopes and unspoken calls.

Looking at the ruthless door, she felt unprecedented loneliness and despair, as if the weight of the whole world was pressing on her shoulders.

Zheng Chengyuan grabbed her arm tightly, "Did you see that? Your father has already left everything behind, why don't you come with me?"

Pei's face was in tears, and she stared at the two golden characters "Pei Mansion" with empty eyes, but her heart was filled with endless hatred and unwillingness.

Suddenly, she stopped, broke free from Zheng Chengyuan's hand, strode forward, and slapped the closed door with all her strength, "Dad, you treat your daughter so cruelly, aren't you afraid of retribution?"

"father!"

Pei screamed, gritting her teeth, her eyes flashing with determination and hatred, "Since you are ruthless, don't blame me for being disloyal!"

"Everyone in Pei's house is a traitor!"

"Especially that Concubine Pei, who falsified her identity, sought power and usurped the throne, with no sense of shame!"

It turned out that one day ago, Pei accidentally picked up a note in a remote alley, which revealed in detail the secret of how Concubine Pei secretly tampered with her identity.

At first, she thought it was just a malicious joke from bored people and didn't take it seriously. But now, she has made up her mind. Since the Pei family doesn't care about her life or death, she will expose the filth of the Pei family to the sun. Even if the authenticity of the content of the note needs to be verified, she will make it public and destroy the reputation of the Pei family.