Quick Transmigration: My Host's Darling Little Darling

Inside the main courtyard of the Pei residence.

After the younger generation dispersed, in Wang's room, Pei's father slapped Wang hard across the face.

"Snapped!"

"Ah! Master, you hit me?" Wang Shi was slapped to the ground and looked at Pei's father with disbelief, covering her face.

"I'm going to beat you up, you stupid woman!" Pei's father was almost furious. "Who do you think that third son's wife is, letting you act like she's your mother-in-law?"

“How can I, as the legal mother, not discipline a concubine’s son’s male wife?” Wang Shi protested.

“A concubine’s son’s wife,” Father Pei laughed in exasperation at her stupidity. “He is now a concubine’s son’s wife, but he is also the legitimate son of the Marquis’s family. Didn’t you see how much the Marquis’s family did to save his life? The Marquis’s family cherishes him, which is why this marriage took place, and why our Pei family has a backer in the capital. If he suffers any grievances in the Pei family, do you think the Marquis’s family will let our Pei family off the hook?”

"How many servants from the Marquis's mansion are in the Pei family? If this gets back to the Marquis's mansion and you anger them, even if your son is a disciple of the Emperor, he will have a hard time having a good future. You can't even see this clearly. You have no foresight whatsoever. You muddle-headed, short-sighted stupid woman, if Cheng'er's career is ruined because of this, I'd like to see where you go to cry!"

"I..." Wang Shi finally realized what was happening, and was stunned to see tears streaming down her face. She had almost made a terrible mistake.

Pei's father was so angry just looking at him that he sighed and turned away.

"Madam." Beside her was the nanny who had always served her closely; Nanny Liu was Wang's dowry maid.

Only the two people remained in the room.

Liu Mama helped Wang Shi up from the ground and sat her down in a chair. Seeing that Wang Shi was still crying with her face covered, she comforted her, "Madam, don't be sad. Fortunately, the Third Young Mistress is alright, so the Marquis's Mansion should not hold it against you. The Third Young Mistress is recuperating in Ziyun Courtyard. Just pretend that she doesn't exist and take good care of the Pei family."

"I'm just unlucky. What kind of stepmother would make me look so pathetic?" Even though Wang knew this was true, she still felt aggrieved.

"Why do you think like that, Madam? The Third Young Mistress won't be around anymore, and with the Marquis's mansion as a backer, our young master's career will surely be smooth sailing. The Eldest Miss can also get along well with the Marquis's eldest daughter through the Third Young Mistress's relationship, and she will definitely be able to marry into a high-class family in the future, allowing Madam to be proud and hold her head high!"

“That’s true,” Wang said, suddenly enlightened after hearing Liu’s words. “My son is destined to be a high-ranking official, and my daughter is outstanding in appearance and proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Not to mention marrying into a high-ranking family, she could even become a concubine in the palace. Why would I be afraid of a sickly boy from a marquis’s family?”

The more she talked, the happier Wang became, unable to suppress her smile and her face full of pride.

Granny Liu simply stood behind her without saying a word.

In the main courtyard, in the room of Pei Ge, the eldest daughter of the Wang family.

Pei Ge is playing chess.

"Did Mother really say that?" Pei Ge played a game with himself, placing a black piece to block the path of the white piece.

"This old servant would not dare to deceive you." Granny Liu immediately knelt down.

"Why is Granny Liu kneeling? I have always respected Granny Liu. If people see this, I'm afraid we'll be laughed at." Pei Ge deliberately reached out and gently helped Granny Liu up.

"Mother is still as innocent as ever." Pei Ge withdrew his hand and continued playing chess.

The Pei family produced three successful candidates in the imperial examinations, which was considered a stroke of good fortune, but in the vast capital city, it meant nothing.

She knew her own appearance well. She was cleaner and more outstanding than the girls from farming families. She only knew a little about music, chess, calligraphy and painting. In the capital, she would not be considered attractive. What was the point of entering the palace or marrying into a wealthy family? How could an old maid from a poor family be considered?

My mother was always so unrealistic and ambitious. Back then, she kept herself in the inner chambers and no one looked down on her. She thought she could bring honor to her family and also wanted to marry someone who could help her second brother.

In truth, she knew perfectly well that a man in his twenties was still a young man, while a woman in her twenties was considered an old maid who couldn't get married. Rather than going to a wealthy, high-class family, she preferred to marry someone more practical and comfortable.

At first, Pei Ge complained and didn't understand, but later she became indifferent. Not everyone is suited to desperately climb to the top; she only wanted to live a peaceful life.

Whether she marries or not, she will never lack food or clothing.

"Please, Granny Liu, persuade Mother that even if she doesn't want to swallow her anger and deal with the people of the Marquis's mansion, she shouldn't provoke them. She still needs to maintain appearances." Pei Ge placed a hairpin from her hair into Granny Liu's hand.

"Don't worry, Miss, this old servant understands."

Granny Liu put away the hairpin Pei Ge had given her and quickly agreed.

After Granny Liu left, Pei Ge's maidservant brought her a cup of tea. "Miss Qin is about to get engaged. Are you really not in a hurry, Miss?"

"Something will occur if it belongs to your life, if not, do not push it."

Pei Ge took a sip of tea and then resumed playing chess.

The maidservant also fell silent, quietly brewing tea to the side.

Aunt Luo was scolding Pei Qin in her room.

"Why is Auntie saying all this? I'm not that old maid Pei Ge. With my looks and talents, I'm destined to marry the best man in the world." Pei Qin was very impatient with Auntie Luo's nagging.

In her eyes, she was the most beautiful woman in the world, and she was proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy and painting. With the help of her aunt's teachings, she was naturally destined to be matched with the best man in the world, whether from a high-ranking family or to become a concubine in the palace.

Seeing her like this, Aunt Luo was exasperated: "How can someone who is destined for great things be as impetuous as you?"

Aunt Luo was an orphan girl who sold herself to bury her father and was rescued by Pei's father. In order to survive in Pei's household, she developed a skill that could please him. Therefore, she lived a relatively comfortable life in Pei's household.

It's a pity that her son is not as good as Wang Shi's, and her daughter is not as steady as Wang Shi's legitimate daughter. She is truly disappointed in her son.

"What's wrong with Xing'er?"

Hearing the voice, Aunt Luo turned around and saw Pei's father walking towards her from the door. Aunt Luo quickly bowed.

"Master," Aunt Luo asked the servant again, "why didn't you announce my arrival?"

“It’s alright,” Pei’s father said, pleased to see the gentle and lovely Aunt Luo. “I came because I was thinking of you. There’s no need to argue with them.”

With Aunt Luo by his side, Pei's father's anger subsided.

Pei Qin made an excuse to leave when her father arrived, as she was very afraid of him.

At noon, when Sheng Yuan returned to the courtyard, he saw Feng Yun standing under a tree, looking at the sky outside the courtyard.

This scene made Sheng Yuan regret adding the elixir to Feng Yun's medicine.

Logically speaking, Feng Yungang should have been resting for a few days before he could get out of bed after waking up.

However, in order to make him more comfortable, Sheng Yuan added some medicinal herbs to the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician.