Rebirth of the High Gate Mistress

Chapter 574: There’s nothing you can do about it

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Pingyang came to pay New Year's greetings to his brother and sister-in-law. When he talked about Pei Yunqian and Miss Xu's meeting years ago, Pingyang told Mr. Xie that the Xu family still had some concerns, so the marriage was called off.

Xie was quite surprised when she heard this. It had been a month since she said this. Xie originally thought that the marriage was a sure thing.

 After all, the fifth wife of the Xu family, Mrs. Gu, was very satisfied with Pei Yunqian.

Ms. Xie was confused: "Is it because Miss Xu is unwilling? She didn't like Cousin Pei?"

Pingyang replied: "From what I heard, my sister-in-law's words seemed to be because of Miss Xu." Then he said doubtfully: "But Sister Qing came back that day and told me that the Xu family girl met Cousin Pei. I like it very much.”

 “This is a bit strange.”

Xie frowned and said, "It's a bit strange." Then she waved her hand and said, "Maybe the Xu family has other plans. Since it's not fate, let's forget it."

After Pingyang left, Mrs. Xie was still thinking about her, so she murmured to her mother: "Cousin Pei is a very talented person, but is Miss Xu really so ambitious? Why do I always feel that this matter is a bit fishy."

　　Just now when Mrs. Xie was discussing this matter with Pingyang, Amu had been standing by. Hearing the words, he said: "Why do I feel that this matter is not because of the unwillingness of the Xu family, but because of Mr. Pei?"

After hearing what Amu said, Ms.

“After all, if you are not satisfied, it is better for the woman’s family to bring it up.”

Xie firmly said: "This is in line with cousin Pei's personality."

He sighed again: "It's just a pity. That girl from the Xu family is really good. My cousin doesn't even like her. His marriage is a bit embarrassing for me."

Ammu tentatively said, "Maybe Mr. Pei really doesn't want to get married."

"How is that possible?" After Xie blurted out, she thought again: "You mean she has a sweetheart?"

"If there is, then just ask for a wife. Why is it like this?"

Amu was silent, then sighed: "Maybe I can't say it out loud."

Xie was stunned when she heard this, thought for a while, then looked at Ammu and guessed: "You mean, cousin Pei has fallen in love with someone he shouldn't have liked?"

 She lowered her voice and murmured: "Could it be Pingyang?"

Prince Yong's palace has a prosperous male population. In their generation, there is only one legitimate daughter in Pingyang, who has been supported by her brothers since she was a child. Pei Yunqian grew up in the palace since he was a child, and he is a humble gentleman, so in everyone's perception, he Treating Pingyang well is the same as treating Pingyang well to the princes in the palace.

Even Mr. Xie didn’t think much about it.

As soon as the words came out, Ms. Xie was still a little unsure: "You can't, right? Pingyang is innocent and cute. Everyone liked her before she came out of the cabinet. Cousin Pei is a measured person, how could he have such unreasonable thoughts."

 A relative who relies on the royal palace for survival should not have such thoughts. Pei Yunqian is recognized as a gentleman, and he should not have such thoughts.

Ammu whispered: "How can feelings be controlled? Mr. Pei is also a mortal."

In the past, Ms. Xie didn't think about this at all. Now when she heard what Eminem said, she couldn't help but recall Pei Yunqian's many concerns about Pingyang, and she understood it in her heart.

 She sighed and said silently: "There are such infatuated people in the world, who are willing not to marry just for the sake of this romantic relationship."

 “Hey! It’s both admirable and deplorable!”

Amu said: "Young Master Pei is indeed good. Regardless of his family background, I think he is no worse than the prince of the Duke's family. Alas! It's a pity that fate has its way with people."

 In the past, the Pei family was just a poor settlement. Even if Pei Yunqian liked Pingyang, Prince Yong's palace would not be able to marry his legitimate daughter to him. Such a thing is simply a dream.

Xie also sighed: "Who says it's not the case?"

"It's just that although the Pei family is very different from the public family, if Pingyang marries Pei Yunqian, I think she will be happier than marrying her cousin from the Li family."

 “Alas! What a pity, there is nothing we can do about it.”

Pingyang, who was being talked about by Mr. Xie, was currently listening to the steward's report in the front hall.

Every Chinese New Year comes, everyone in the house can relax, but as the mistress, it is the busiest time in Pingyang.

Helding banquets and inviting guests, visiting relatives and friends, celebrating birthdays and giving gifts, all large and small matters are decided by the mistress.

Pingyang and the housekeeper were talking about something. Yuzhu hurriedly came in and said anxiously to Pingyang: "Madam, it's not good. The sika deer kept by Sister Qing in the yard just jumped out of the fence and killed Sister Mei." Got kicked."

Pingyang was startled and asked hurriedly: "Is the injury serious?"

Yuzhu said: "The hoof hit my forehead and it bled."

"How could this be? Didn't the boys just strengthen the fence two days ago?" As he said that, Pingyang hurried out and hurried to Xianglin Garden.

When we arrived at Xianglin Garden, we could only hear the howling of ghosts and wolves in the courtyard. Several young men were being pushed to the ground to play with boards. The girls and servants were kneeling on the ground, their faces turning pale with fear.

Pingyang sighed, not caring about this, and hurriedly entered the house.

The doctor had finished bandaging Sister Mei and was explaining matters to Li Xiang. Pingyang hurriedly interrupted and asked, "Is the injury serious?"

The doctor cupped his hands and said: "It's just a skin injury, but because it was on the face, I'm afraid it will leave scars."

 It is no joke for a girl to have scars on her face.

Pingyang frowned and asked, "Is it possible to smooth it out by applying the scar removal plaster?"

The doctor shook his head regretfully and sighed: "The wound is a bit deep. Even if you apply the best scar removal plaster, it can barely make the wound shallower. If you want to remove it completely, I'm afraid it won't be possible."

Pingyang sighed and didn't bother to ask any more questions, so he went into the inner room to see Sister Mei.

Sister Mei was frightened just now and was being coaxed by her wet nurse. When she saw Pingyang, she burst into tears again and called out: "Mother, mother."

Pingyang held the child in his arms and comforted him softly: "Don't be afraid, it's okay."

 At the age of five or six, Sister Mei already knows how to love beauty.

She threw herself into Pingyang's arms and replied with a shudder: "Mother, am I going to be ugly in the future?"

Pingyang was kind-hearted. When she saw the child crying sadly, she comforted her heartily: "No, mother will ask them to find the best ointment. When the injury is healed, we can apply it every day and there will be no scars." of."

 She raised her hand to wipe the tears from the child's face: "Sister Mei, don't worry, you are still a beautiful little girl."

She was still a child after all. Sister Mei was coaxed by Pingyang. After a while, the rain stopped and the sky cleared up. The child was tired from crying, so she curled up on Pingyang's big bed and fell asleep.

Yuzhu walked in quietly and said to Pingyang in a low voice: "Madam, please advise the prince, those few boys are going to be beaten to death, and we have to drive out all the servants serving Sister Mei across the courtyard. Everyone is kowtowing outside and begging for mercy, waiting for you to show mercy."

 (End of this chapter)