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

Master Pei pondered for a moment, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "Speaking of which, it's really strange. When she was a child, her personality was gentle and weak, but after returning home, she became a completely different person."

Pei was originally nervous, but after hearing what Master Pei said, she became even more convinced that what the note said was true.

"Dad, look, isn't this obvious?"

Pei knelt on the ground, her eyes full of pleading, "Dad, please save my daughter's life. I will never set foot in Pei Mansion again and disturb you."

Master Pei suddenly had an idea and said to Pei: "Okay, I will help you this time. Zheng Chengyuan is so bold that he even wants to sell out his wife and children. He never thought that no matter how misunderstood you are, you still have the blood of the Pei family flowing in your body."

This sentence finally made Pei feel relieved.

Master Pei stood up and announced majestically: "I will give you three days to investigate whether what is written in the note is true."

"After three days, either you come to see me with evidence, or you don't come back."

Pei's eyes were filled with anxiety and determination. She adjusted her sleeves, bowed respectfully, and saluted the majestic Master Pei. Although her voice was low, it was full of determination: "Yes, Dad."

When Master Pei saw his nephew Pei Chi'an rushing back exhausted, he understood what he meant before he even asked. He immediately ordered his servants to take good care of Pei and keep a close watch on her to prevent any accidents.

As soon as Pei Chi'an entered the mansion, he couldn't wait to ask: "Dad, Mom, where is my fourth sister now?"

He looked anxious, with a knotted brow.

Master Pei's face was as calm as water, revealing unquestionable authority: "I have sent someone to take care of her."

After he finished speaking, his eyes were like sharp swords, piercing through the air and shooting straight at Pei Chi'an: "You and your aunt have always been close, could it be that you already knew her details?"

Pei Chi'an hurriedly shook his head, his tone a little panicked: "Dad, this is ridiculous and cannot be believed."

The old man held his hand tightly, his words full of vicissitudes and expectations: "Chi'an, you are the eldest son of the Pei family, you can't let these trivial matters in the backyard hinder your future."

"You have to understand that if this is true, it will be difficult for all of us to stay out of it."

His words were heavy, as if a thousand pounds were weighing on his heart. "Even if your aunt has made all the calculations, she is still a single woman with no children. Once Princess Pingle returns to the palace, how long can she maintain her power?"

"Chi'an, you are the hope of the Pei family. If sacrificing your aunt can save you, then all sacrifices are worth it."

There was determination in his words, "Don't ruin your bright future because of her."

Hearing this, Pei Chi'an's fingers trembled slightly. His father's words were like a heavy hammer hitting his heart, making it difficult for him to calm down.

Recalling the warm times he had spent with the concubine, he was unwilling to betray his loving aunt deep down in his heart.

"Dad, don't worry, let's wait and see what happens. Maybe today's rumors haven't reached the palace yet."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Pei's eyes flashed with helplessness, but he finally nodded to show his agreement.

After making arrangements for his parents, Pei Chi'an drove towards the majestic imperial palace.

As soon as he entered the concubine's residence, before he could say anything, Concubine Pei was already extremely angry. She picked up the exquisite teacup on the table and threw it at him fiercely: "Did you leak it?"

Pei Chi'an wiped the blood from his forehead and tried to remain calm: "If I really expose you, wouldn't that be equivalent to destroying the foundation of the Pei family with my own hands? Aunt, please be rational, how could I do such a stupid thing?"

The concubine's anger subsided a little, and her expression was no longer so tense: "If it's not you, who else could it be?"

"No one knows about this except you and me."

Pei Chi'an frowned and replied, "Dad said that maybe my sister accidentally heard some rumors outside."

The concubine was surprised and asked, "Sister? What's the rumor?"

Pei Chi'an shook his head, indicating that he was not clear about the details: "Although I don't know the details, there is no smoke without fire, and rumors always have some basis."

He stared at the concubine and said in a more serious tone: "Aunt, someone must have deliberately done this."

"Who is this person?"

The concubine looked solemn and suspicious, "Who else in this world knows my past so well?"

Pei Chi'an also frowned, unable to find an answer for a moment.

The concubine was silent for a moment, and suddenly read out a name: "Su Wanyu?"

Pei Chi'an quickly retorted: "Su Wanyu is just a former mistress of the Zheng family. She rarely gets involved in court disputes. How can she be capable of finding out the details of her aunt?"

The concubine pondered for a moment. Although she agreed with this statement, her anger had not completely dissipated. "At present, His Majesty is protecting her very much. I can't find any opportunity at all. A few days ago, I asked that idiot Concubine Xue to send someone to secretly investigate the Su Mansion, but Su Wanyu found out before they took any action."

Pei Chi'an said seriously: "Aunt, please calm down first and let me investigate carefully."

The concubine glared at him angrily: "How can I not be anxious? What should we do if this gets to His Majesty's ears?"

"Don't try to please the young lady from the Wu family these days. Be more careful and pay close attention to Su Wanyu's movements."

"Yes, aunt."

Pei Chi'an responded softly.

Concubine Pei was extremely upset. After giving some instructions, she hurriedly urged Pei Chi'an to leave.

The two originally thought that only a very few people knew about this matter, but they didn't expect that overnight, the rumor spread like wildfire and everyone in the city knew about it.

Whether it is the literati and poets who leisurely drink tea in the teahouse, the nobles who gather to drink in the wine shop, or even the beggars who gather to chat in the street corners,

Everyone was discussing the shocking secret of Concubine Pei.

"That Concubine Pei was the emperor's favorite back then. In just one year, she was promoted from a little concubine to a noble concubine."

"It's a very clever move indeed. It is said that the concubine died young, and it was her maid who took over her identity and became the daughter of the Pei family."

“It’s hard to tell the truth from the false!”

“Whether true or not, the outside world is talking about it in a big way.”

"It's really audacious for a maid to impersonate her master."

"That's right. Such a despicable person could become a concubine. It really brings shame to the real Miss Pei."

……

Once rumors spread, even illusions can become reality.

Soon, the news spread like wildfire within the palace walls, and even the palace maids and eunuchs couldn't help but look at Concubine Pei with strange eyes.

The Concubine Dowager had been ill for several days. When her health had finally improved, she was strolling in the Imperial Garden when she inadvertently heard several concubines whispering.

"The Toffee is actually a fake?"

"Yes, it's being said outside that Concubine Pei is actually just a maid."

"It's incredible. She always looked down on people like us. She's just a concubine, but she acts like an empress dowager. It turns out she's not from the Pei family at all. No wonder she doesn't have the aura of a lady from a noble family at all."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Pei's face turned pale instantly. It was the first time in her life that she felt such a great humiliation. Without waiting for the concubines to react, she stepped forward and slapped the concubine who had just spoken rudely with a loud slap in the face without mercy.