The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Chapter 189: Twists and turns (2)

Pei Yanyue found a slightly flat stone and sat down. "I arrived at the house rented by Master Jiang, but found... Pei Ying was also there. Master Jiang and Pei Ying were drinking tea and appreciating flowers.

Pei Ying looked very flustered when she saw me, but Master Jiang's expression didn't even change.

Young Master Jiang asked Pei Ying to leave first, and Pei Ying left in a hurry.

Afterwards, I had a long talk with Master Jiang, which made my originally unwilling mood become more subtle. "

"Oh?" Xia Mianwan was a little curious.

"Master Jiang told me... Pei Ying's family background is average. She is just a relative of the Pei Mansion, and her family background is not even decent. Such a woman can't help him much. Although he is still somewhat interested in Pei Ying, such a woman can't be his helper anyway. He can't take Pei Ying as a concubine, because it would make me lose face.

Young Master Jiang assured me that the matter between him and Pei Ying would never become an obstacle to our marriage.

If... I mind, he can immediately draw a line between himself and Pei Ying.

I...didn't think it through clearly. My mind was a little confused at the time, so I told Master Jiang that I hoped he would give me some time to think it over carefully, and I also hoped that the two governments would not make any moves to discuss marriage during this period of time."

Xia Mianwan now understood why Jiang Chengying didn't come to visit, and the Jiang family was evasive and didn't indicate there was any problem.

Jiang Chengying was indeed as Xia Mianwan had expected, very realistic.

"Ayue, what do you think?" Xia Mianwan asked.

Pei Yanyue said: "Before coming here, I have been thinking about how to tell my sister-in-law and how to convince myself to accept it. Mr. Jiang also promised me that he would not have any contact with Pei Ying in the future.

But when I got here, I suddenly seemed to understand that my sister-in-law was right. Only things in my own hands are the scenery that I cannot miss.

I ask for a lot. I am a vulgar person. Although I don’t know much about love between men and women, I still yearn for it.

What Mr. Jiang said to me that day made me realize what I wanted."

Pei Yanyue paused, and seemed to have made up her mind and said, "So...Sister-in-law, I don't want to marry Mr. Jiang anymore!"

Xia Mianwan has always known that Pei Yanyue has a soft personality, but the resilience Pei Yanyue showed today made Xia Mianwan look at her in a different light.

Women, both ancient and modern, are always so lovely.

Xia Mianwan smiled and patted Pei Yanyue on the shoulder. "Since you don't want to marry Jiang Chengying, then don't marry. Anyway, there is no formal marriage discussion. I will go and talk to Jiang Chengying."

Pei Yanyue didn't expect Xia Mianwan to be so easy to talk to. She asked with some concern, "Will the lady of the Bo Mansion... be difficult to explain?"

Xia Mianwan held Pei Yanyue and said, "Sister-in-law is only worried about who to marry you to, but not how to explain it to others. You did nothing wrong, and there is nothing wrong with thinking about yourself. Sister-in-law is even very relieved that you finally know what you want. Don't worry about the rest. Starting tomorrow, after class, you will go to the bookstore with Nanny Yuan. I think you can help Madam Yang and Nanny Yuan."

Pei Yanyue looked at Xia Mianwan in surprise, "Really, sister-in-law? Can I go to the bookstore to help?"

Xia Mianwan smiled and said, "Of course."

"That's great!" This made Pei Yanyue breathe a sigh of relief. In fact, she also wanted to be like Xia Mianwan and have her own career. She really admired her sister-in-law.

Xia Mianwan made her see another possibility in life, and Nanny Yuan also made her realize that the world is so big and she should not dwell on the past.

……

Since the marriage has been decided, Xia Mianwan will naturally push forward this matter, but... Pei Ying's treacherous behavior really angered Xia Mianwan.

"Chai'er, ask someone to send a letter to Mr. Jiang and invite him to come." Xia Mianwan ordered.

"Yes." Chai'er took the order and went down.

Xia Mianwan then said to Ruzhu, "Ruzhu, go to the farm and find Zhang Mama and her family for me. Ask them to go back to the manor and wait. I have something to tell them."

"Yes, young lady!"

On the second day, Jiang Chengying arrived at Pei Mansion on time.

After Xia Mianwan had tea served, he waved the servants away.

Jiang Chengying stood up and bowed, "Mrs. Pei, is it... what did Miss Ayue say?"

Xia Mianwan smiled lightly and said, "Mr. Jiang...be careful with your words. After all, a woman's reputation is important. You can't address her carelessly."

Jiang Chengying had some guesses in his mind when he heard this. He was about to speak, but was interrupted by Xia Mianwan, "Mr. Jiang, please wait a moment."

Jiang Chengying had no choice but to keep silent.

After another half cup of tea, Pei Ying arrived. When Pei Ying saw her lover, she felt a little happy, but she suppressed it.

But... Jiang Chengying was extremely cold.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Xia Mianwan said, "Mr. Jiang, let's not beat around the bush. I won't beat around the bush with you. Let's call it quits on your marriage to my A Yue."

Jiang Chengying hurriedly asked, "I don't know why Madam Pei said that. Is this what A Yue meant?"

Xia Mianwan smiled and said, "Of course it's not Ayue's idea, it's mine. You and my Ayue are not suitable, so the marriage is over, and the two families don't need to mention it anymore."

Pei Ying was secretly delighted when she heard that. She didn't expect Pei Yanyue to let go so easily. Then there was hope for her and Young Master Jiang.

"Mrs. Pei is so overbearing, isn't she looking down on others?" Jiang Chengying was very displeased.

Pei Ying couldn't help but say, "Master Jiang, since we haven't officially discussed the marriage yet, isn't this just right?"

Jiang Chengying was not very happy with Pei Ying, "What do you know?"

Pei Ying felt a little embarrassed after being confronted by Jiang Chengying in front of Xia Mianwan, but when she thought about being with Jiang Chengying in the future, she held herself back.

Xia Mianwan raised her eyebrows slightly and said in a light tone, "Mr. Jiang, let's not pretend to be confused when we know the truth. Otherwise, I would not have called Pei Ying here."

Pei Ying looked at Xia Mianwan, gritted her teeth and knelt down, "I beg my sister-in-law to help me and Mr. Jiang get together."

Jiang Chengying pushed Pei Ying in disbelief, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Pei Ying asked in confusion: "I'm not talking nonsense, Mr. Jiang, I beg my sister-in-law to help us."

"How can I be with you?" Jiang Chengying asked back.

Pei Ying looked at Jiang Chengying in shock and asked, "Why not? Aren't we good together? Aren't we happy together? There's only one obstacle between us, Pei Yanyue. Now that you can't be with her, shouldn't we be together?"