The daughter of the emperor is beautiful and holds the power over the world

Si Zhengxuan couldn't help but fall silent, thinking of his wife's elder brother and younger brother. In his impression, the performance of these two brothers in the early years was still remarkable.

But later, the performance of the younger generations of the Pei family can only be described as disappointing.

His father-in-law, Duke Pei, had two sons and three daughters. The eldest son, Pei Zhu, was an official in the court, but he acted timidly and retreated when faced with problems, and gradually disappeared from the court.

The second son, Pei Jilin, was not an official. He wandered around the capital every day, fighting cocks and walking birds. He was uneducated and had no skills.

Pei Zhu's eldest son is the cousin Pei Wangjie that Si Yan mentioned. He is now an official in the Ministry of Justice and is a fifth-rank doctor of the Ministry of Justice.

Si Zhengxuan talked to Pei Wangjie several times, and he always acted mediocre and spineless.

Over time, Si Zhengxuan gradually became estranged from the Pei family. If Yan'er hadn't mentioned it today, he would have forgotten that Pei Wangjie was still in the Ministry of Justice.

What Yan'er said about Pei Wangjie hiding his incompetence was something he had not expected.

"Father, a few years ago when I went to my uncle's house, I met my cousin several times. I even ran into him chatting with my grandfather. My cousin is actually not what the outside world says he is. I guess that my grandfather and uncle were forced by the situation and didn't dare let my cousin show his true colors."

Si Zhengxuan was silent for a moment, then spoke solemnly, "The New Year is coming soon. As per previous years' custom, father will go visit your grandfather in a few days. I will have a few words with him then."

In reality, the Pei family was still controlled by his father-in-law, Duke Pei. However, Duke Pei had not been in court for many years, and the performance of the Pei family's children was not outstanding, so the Pei family gradually faded out of everyone's sight.

In addition, his wife has passed away for seventeen years, so many people have forgotten that the Si family and the Pei family have such a relationship.

Since his wife passed away, Si Zhengxuan has had much less contact with the Pei family.

Although the two families had contact, Si Zhengxuan only went to visit his father-in-law and could not chat much with other people in the Pei family.

If the Pei family is really hiding themselves as Yan'er said, then it must be arranged by the Duke.

"I'll go with my father, and it's time for my daughter to go see her grandfather." Si Yan said with a smile.

"Okay, okay." Si Zhengxuan nodded and looked at the hourglass beside him. They had been chatting for quite some time.

"Yan'er, it's getting late. You two should go back and rest first."

Si Zhengxuan got a little carried away with the conversation today and almost forgot that the two siblings had just returned from the border and must be extremely tired.

"Father, go to bed early too."

"Well, okay." Si Zhengxuan smiled. He needed to sort out and think about the many things that happened today.

The old housekeeper Si Hong was waiting quietly outside the door, and Si Rong was also waiting for his young lady in the yard.

"Are the children asleep?" Si Yan asked as soon as he went out.

"Miss, everyone is asleep." Si Rong said respectfully.

"Brother, I'm going to go see the kids. You go back first."

"Okay, you should go to bed early too." Qingshanyuan where Si Qingshan lived was not far from the courtyard where Si Yan lived. The courtyards of their brothers and sisters and the courtyard where their father lived were also very close, and they could only walk a few steps away.

Si Rong led the way, and Si Yan went to where the children lived.

The children were arranged in a separate courtyard with a row of empty rooms. Today, the servants in the mansion had packed up their belongings, and there were a total of twelve children, sleeping in three rooms.

The yard was quiet with a few lanterns lit. As Si Yan entered the yard, he saw a pair of black and bright eyes.

Sice was sitting on the steps at the door and stood up when he heard the noise.

Seeing that the person coming was Si Yan, the tense expression on the boy's face immediately relaxed and he walked towards Si Yan.

"Sister, why don't you rest at this late hour?"

Si Yan did not miss the change in the boy's expression and knew that he was the person he trusted most in this unfamiliar place.

"You haven't slept yet?" Si Yan smiled and walked into the yard.

"I'm not sleepy yet." Si Ce grinned, revealing a mouthful of neat white teeth.

Si Yan didn't say much. He took two steps forward and heard the children's even breathing.

The young man said softly, "Don't worry, sister. Everyone slept soundly. We have never slept on such a soft bed or eaten such delicious cakes. Thank you, sister."

The young man looked up at Si Yan, his eyes shining like stars looking up at the sun and the moon.

Today at the Changting Pavilion outside the capital, he saw his sister attack the rude eunuch who announced the imperial decree, and he was worried that his sister would be punished when she entered the palace.

Now that he saw that his sister was fine, he knew that she was extraordinary.

Si Yan asked Si Ce to sit down on the steps. Si Rong hurried to get a chair but was stopped by Si Yan.

She looked at the young man in front of her gently and said, "From now on, treat this place as your home. Don't be shy. If you have any problems, go to Sister Si Rong and the old housekeeper. You can also come to me directly. I live in the next yard, just a few steps away."

Si Yan's meticulous instructions made Si Ce want to cry.

"Yes, sister." Sice's eyes were red. He had been wandering with his brothers and sisters for many years. They had been sleeping in the open air and had made the world their home. They didn't expect that they now had such a warm home, a sister who cared about them, and many friendly people in this house.

"Sister, I can work. Is there anything I can do? I can do any hard or heavy work."

Si Yan looked at the young man's determined and grateful eyes under the light. He had wheat-colored skin and was tall. He was not strong, but very thin.

"Yes." Si Yan smiled.

"What kind of work? Sister, I can do it all." Si Ce wiped his eyes and looked at Si Yan seriously.

"Reading, writing, boxing, sword practice... there are many things you need to do, and you are also responsible for teaching your younger brothers and sisters what you have learned."

Sice lowered his eyes slightly, bit his lips tightly, and didn't speak for a long time.

"What's wrong? Don't want to?" Si Yan looked at the silent boy and asked softly.

"I do, sister, I really do, I just didn't expect..."

The tears in Sice's eyes could no longer be held back, and fell down in big drops.

This was not work at all. This was the treatment only given to the sons and daughters of wealthy families. He had not expected his sister to be so nice to him.

He had already made up his mind on the way to Beijing. Once he arrived at the Si family, he would be happy to do anything.

He could chop wood, feed horses, and do any hard work. His sister gave them a home, and he also wanted to do something for her.

But he found that there were many servants in the Situ Mansion, and there was a dedicated person to do each task. The old housekeeper Hongbo arranged these things in an orderly manner.

He was still thinking about what he could do for his sister, but he never expected that his sister would ask him to study and practice sword.

This is what he has been longing for!

"Didn't you say you wanted to be a great war god general like the King of Yan?"

The young man couldn't help but be stunned. He didn't expect that his sister still remembered what he said that day.

Si Yan said softly, "Sister doesn't need you to work. I just hope that one day you can realize your dream as soon as possible and have your own world in Daxuan."