Lady Hou is reborn and, by pampering her illegitimate son, reclaims her life of wealth and privilege

When faced with the sudden question from the Lady of Changning, Lady Pei was at a loss for words.

She never considered marrying her daughter Mai Xiyue to Prince Rui. After all, although Prince Rui was a member of the royal family, he was violent and rumored to be extremely harsh on his concubines.

Madam Pei secretly thought to herself that if her daughter married him, she probably wouldn't be happy.

Seeing Pei's hesitation, Lady Xu, the wife of the Marquis of Changning, chuckled and said, "Sister Pei, do you think Prince Rui is not qualified to be your son-in-law?"

Pei felt a pang of anxiety. She knew that Xu was mocking her, but she still forced a smile and replied, "Sister is joking. Prince Rui is certainly talented and handsome, but there are many other outstanding young men in Western Wei. I also want to find a truly suitable husband for my daughter."

Madam Xu chuckled softly, a hint of disdain in her eyes: "Sister Pei, you know that Western Wei is full of talented people, but you must understand that only families with a distinguished tradition of scholarship and high social standing can cultivate truly talented men. I think Prince Rui of Western Wei should meet your standards."

Madam Pei's face turned ashen, but she still managed to maintain a smile and said, "Sister Changning is right. I do hope that my daughter can marry into a family of scholars and officials, but it also depends on my daughter's wishes, doesn't it?"

Madam Xu's smile faded, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes: "Sister Pei, you should understand that marriage is not a trivial matter. As mothers, we naturally have to think about our daughter's future. I've heard that Prince Rui of Western Wei has developed feelings for Mai Xiyue. If your two families could form a marriage alliance, it would be a great help to the Marquis of Changtai's family."

Madam Pei was startled. Madam Xu's words made sense, but how could she feel at ease if she really married her daughter to Prince Rui?

She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Sister, I know you mean well, but I still think that our daughter should make her own decision about her marriage. I will respect her choice."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Madam Xu's eyes. She sighed softly, "Sister Pei, aren't you jeopardizing our daughter's future by doing this?"

Pei said firmly, "I will never jeopardize my daughter's future. I will find her a truly suitable home and let her live a happy life."

The atmosphere between the two became tense, and Madam Xu said coldly, "Sister Pei, you'll probably regret it if you persist like this."

Madam Pei smiled and said, "Sister, I will not regret it, because I believe I will find true happiness for my daughter."

Seeing Pei's determination, Madam Xu felt a little annoyed. She snorted and said, "Fine, since Sister Pei is so determined, then we'll wait and see what your daughter's future holds."

Madam Pei smiled slightly, but she didn't care, because she believed in her choice.

Pei's gaze involuntarily shifted to Jiang Xinrui, who was not far away, and she couldn't help but ask Xu, "Who is that woman?"

Madam Xu smiled slightly, gently tossed the teacup in her hand, and answered softly, "That is Jiang Xinrui, the niece of Lady Jiang Huaiyu, the wife of the Marquis of Jiaxing. She has just arrived in the capital from Jiangnan."

Madam Pei was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting the woman to be Jiang Huaiyu's niece. She asked in surprise, "You mean, she's the niece of Lady Jiang Huaiyu, the wife of the Marquis of Jiaxing?"

Madam Xu nodded, secretly amused by Madam Pei's surprised expression.

Jiang Xinrui's identity was no secret in the capital, but Pei Shi was clearly unaware of it.

At this moment, Lady Yu, the wife of the General of the Cavalry, joined the conversation. She said with a smile, "The Jiang family is extremely wealthy in Jiangnan, so Jiang Xinrui's status is naturally extraordinary. Moreover, I heard that Jiang Huaiyu values ​​this niece very much and regards her as a precious gem."

Upon hearing this, a hint of envy flashed in Pei's eyes.

Jiang Huaiyu's status in the capital is unmatched, and her high regard for Jiang Xinrui will undoubtedly allow her to make a name for herself in the capital.

Madam Pei nodded slightly, trying to hide her envy, and changed the subject, asking, "What is Jiang Xinrui's personality like?"

Madam Xu smiled and said, "Jiang Xinrui has a gentle personality and is very tactful in her dealings with people. She is a clever and quick-witted woman. Moreover, she is also very beautiful."

As Pei listened, she couldn't help but feel curious about Jiang Xinrui. She couldn't imagine what kind of woman could be valued by both Jiang Huaiyu and praised by Madam Xu.

Looking at Pei's expression, Madam Yu knew what she was thinking, so she smiled and said, "If you are interested, I will take you to visit Jiang Xinrui another day so that you can see her charm for yourself."

Madam Pei smiled slightly and nodded.

This was Madam Yu trying to curry favor with her. She secretly rejoiced that she had made the acquaintance of such a distinguished group of ladies during her trip to the capital.

The group chatted about other things, and the atmosphere was harmonious and pleasant. However, Pei could never forget Jiang Xinrui.

He needed to get to know this new woman as soon as possible, otherwise his days in the capital would become difficult.

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Madam Pei rubbed her hands together expectantly and said, "Oh, Sister Xu, I've recently discovered an interesting person. She's Miss Xinrui from the Jiang family. She's clever and beautiful, and I'd like her to become our Pei family's daughter-in-law."

Madam Xu smiled slightly, but her eyes revealed a hint of disdain. She said, "Oh? Sister Pei has excellent taste. However, that girl Jiang Xinrui seems to have no connection with your son. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at for changing your target so easily?"

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Madam Pei's face, but she quickly regained her composure and changed the subject, saying, "Sister Xu, you're joking. I just think Miss Xinrui is a promising talent and would like her to be an asset to our Pei family. By the way, what official position does your son hold in the Fujian Division?"

Madam Xu's eyes turned cold as she said, "My son is the deputy commander of the Sword-Binding Division, which is a higher position than your son's position as a captain."

Madam Pei looked somewhat embarrassed, but still forced a smile: "Sister Xu is too modest. The position of deputy commander is already quite remarkable. My son's position as a captain in the Sword-Bearing Division is also quite respectable."

As the two were talking, Mai Yuxi walked in. Upon seeing Madam Xu, he immediately bowed and said with a smile, "Mother, Madam Ye, hello."

Madam Xu nodded slightly and said, "Mai Yuxi, you've come at the right time. I was just about to ask about your situation in the Sword Subduing Division. I heard you were recently promoted, congratulations!"

Mai Yuxi's face showed a smug look, and he said, "Thank you for your concern, Madam. I have indeed been promoted in the Sword Subduing Division and am now a captain. Although the position is not high, I will definitely work hard to bring honor to the Pei family."

A hint of pride flashed across Madam Pei's face, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "Mai Yuxi, do you know that Madam Ye's son is the deputy commander of the Fujian Division? You should learn from him and strive to surpass him as soon as possible."

A hint of envy flashed in Mai Yuxi's eyes, but she quickly lowered her head and said, "Mother, don't worry, I will try my best."

Looking at Mai Yuxi, Xu couldn't help but sigh: Although Mai Yuxi is smart, he is too arrogant. I wonder if he can gain a foothold in the Fujian Division.