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

Bai Tong chuckled lightly: "My lord, you've had your fill of fun these past few days, haven't you? It's been so long since you've spent time with me..."

She spun around and sat in Pei Zeyu's lap, her fingers lifting his collar to reveal the delicate chains she wore close to her skin: "This is a new style I learned from outside, Marquis...would you like to try it?"

Her demeanor and tone were alluring, a new trick Pei Zeyu had never seen before, making it impossible for him to refuse.

However, just as Pei Zeyu made a move, there was a knock on the study door: "My lord, the madam requests your presence."

Hearing this, Pei Zeyu sighed, secretly blaming Wen Yuanshu for being tactless, but he couldn't really refuse to go.

The grand undertaking has only just begun, so naturally he needs to take good care of Wen Yuanshu.

So Pei Zeyu reluctantly let go, met Bai Tong's obviously displeased gaze, raised his hand and gently tapped the tip of her nose: "You, just wait here obediently for me, I'll be right back!"

Bai Tong sighed, "My lord, please go quickly. After all, it is the madam who has summoned you. I am just a concubine, how dare I say anything?"

Pei Zeyu chuckled: "So delicate!"

After another round of back and forth, Pei Zeyu finally calmed Bai Tong down and headed towards the main courtyard.

Pei Zeyu hurried into the main hall of the courtyard, looking as if he had rushed over as soon as he heard the news. He even raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead: "Yuan Shu, what's wrong?"

Wen Yuanshu poured him a cup of tea herself: "I was just thinking that these concubines have been in the Marquis's mansion for a while now, but there's still no news. So I thought I'd ask the Marquis if we should take a few more in?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Zeyu also found it strange.

I've been busy every day, so why haven't I gained anything besides Aunt Wan?

Seeing Pei Zeyu deep in thought, Wen Yuanshu said, "Or... send someone to invite a doctor from Xinglin Hall to come and treat the Marquis's health?"

"No need!" Pei Zeyu refused instinctively, raising his voice slightly.

Wen Yuanshu's eyelashes trembled slightly: "My lord, please don't misunderstand. I don't suspect that there is anything wrong with your health. I just thought that if I could call a doctor over to help you take care of yourself, it might be more effective."

Pei Zeyu initially felt ashamed, but after Wen Yuanshu said that, he suddenly realized it wasn't entirely unacceptable.

After thinking for a moment, Pei Zeyu still said, "It's not necessary."

Even if this matter is to be done, he should do it secretly. What's the point of asking Wen Yuanshu to do it in person?

If Wen Yuanshu goes to fetch a doctor in a grand manner, wouldn't his reputation be completely ruined?

Seeing this, Wen Yuanshu did not insist: "Yes, I will listen to what the Marquis says."

After a pause, Wen Yuanshu asked again, "What about the concubine's matter?"

"There's no need to rush things regarding your aunt," Pei Zeyu said.

Seeing this, Wen Yuanshu had no choice but to nod and say, "Alright."

Seeing that Wen Yuanshu seemed to be alright, Pei Zeyu said, "Let's leave it at that for today. I'll head back now."

Wen Yuanshu was slightly taken aback: "It's already this late, won't you have a meal before you leave, Lord Marquis?"

Pei Zeyu frowned and subconsciously looked at the sky outside, only to realize that the sun was almost at its zenith, and it was indeed time to eat.

"Didn't you say last time that you missed Madam Zheng's cooking? Today's lunch was made by Madam Zheng. Please stay and have some, Your Excellency."

Now, Pei Zeyu had no choice but to sit down patiently.

However, the meal took a full incense stick's time to be served, and Wen Yuanshu ate slowly. Pei Zeyu really used up all his patience before finishing lunch with her, and then hurriedly returned to his study.

After he left, Wen Yuanshu breathed a sigh of relief: "This was truly the most agonizing meal I've ever had."

Chunhua smiled and stepped forward to help her rinse her mouth: "That's right, you have to chew each bite of food five or six times. It makes me anxious just watching!"

Wen Yuanshu sighed, "I need to go back and rest for a while. If Pei Zhicheng comes back later, I don't want him to come and pay his respects to me again."