May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

Wen Yuanshu lowered her eyelashes: "My lord, Pei Zhicheng is just a child you adopted, so naturally he shouldn't resemble you in any way."

Pei Zeyu lowered his head and chuckled, "Yes, I forgot."

Emboldened by the alcohol, Pei Zeyu couldn't help but start talking: "That child's spoiled personality goes without saying, and his studies are absolutely terrible! They're practically starting school at the same age, so how come Xi'er is so smart, while he—"

Everyone else is studying the Four Books and Five Classics, but Pei Zhicheng is still studying the Thousand Character Classic!

With such a glaring difference right in front of him, Pei Zeyu was really anxious.

“Those two children are standing in front of me right now, and I’m worried! Tell me, how can someone with Zhicheng’s talent be expected to shoulder the future of the Marquis’s mansion!”

"And Yuan Shu, you too! You know how to ask Xi'er about her homework every day, but why don't you care about Zhicheng? Are you happy to watch Zhicheng become a cripple?"

Wen Yuanshu looked down at his back, the smile still on her lips.

Yes.

She can only be happy when she sees Pei Zhicheng crippled.

Pei Zeyu had no time to pay attention to her right now: "Sigh, what a fine child, how did she become like this! Yuan Shu, tell me, how did she become like this!"

Pei Zeyu picked up the wine jar again and took a big gulp.

“My lord, please don’t worry too much,” Wen Yuanshu said. “You are still young, and Consort Wan in the back courtyard is also young. She will definitely be able to give you a child. If Consort Wan is not enough, I will take the initiative to arrange for you to take in a few more concubines. That way, you will not be without an heir.”

Wen Yuanshu's words, to Pei Zeyu, were like opening the door to a new world.

Yes... he's still young!

He'll have other children!

He doesn't necessarily need Pei Zhicheng!

In an instant, Pei Zeyu shuddered, sobering up completely: "That's right! Yuan Shu, you're right! I'm still young, I can still have many children!"

"Quickly, go and fetch Aunt Wan right now! I need to produce an heir for the Marquis's family!"

As Pei Zeyu spoke, he struggled to get up from the ground.

Wen Yuanshu watched coldly, showing no intention of helping him up. Only after he had regained his balance did she stand up and say, "Yes, I'll go right away."

After saying that, Wen Yuanshu turned and left, casually pointing to a servant in the study to pass on the message, and then she returned to the main courtyard.

-

Pei Zhicheng's willpower was indeed very strong. In the following days, he either made a scene in front of Pei Zeyu or went to the old lady to cry.

At first, the old lady refused to agree, but eventually her heart softened after being cried, and she agreed to release Xie Qianjiao.

The old lady personally took Pei Zhicheng to see Xie Qianjiao.

However, after only a few days apart, Xie Qianjiao looked very haggard, with dark circles under her eyes, probably because she hadn't slept well for several days.

Seeing her like this, the old lady felt a pang of pain in her heart: "Zhang Mama, go to the storeroom and fetch some nourishing medicinal herbs."

Mrs. Zhang quickly agreed and turned around to take care of it herself.

The old lady sighed again: "Zhicheng, you should spend some quality time with your mother."

Pei Zhicheng merely snorted and didn't even glance at her.

Seeing this, the old lady felt a chill in her heart.

She glanced at Xie Qianjiao with a complicated expression, then turned and left.

Upon receiving the news, Bai Tong went to the main courtyard.

"It's such a pity that he was released after only a few days in jail." Bai Tong was very unwilling.

“With Pei Zhicheng here, Xie Qianjiao won’t really get into trouble,” Wen Yuanshu said. “After all, he is currently the only male heir in the Marquis’s mansion, and he still holds a lot of importance in the hearts of the Marquis and the old lady.”

Bai Tong nodded in deep agreement: "I heard that the reason that person was able to get out so quickly this time was because Pei Zhicheng went to the old lady's side three times a day to cry... But Madam, why hasn't the Marquis seen me these past two days? Instead, he's been hanging out with that Concubine Wan?"

When this matter was brought up, Bai Tong was completely baffled.

Wen Yuanshu looked up at her: "What, you're not happy about it?"

“No, that’s not it,” Bai Tong shook his head, “I just feel a little uncomfortable.”