Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 746 - 699 Appointment (3)

"Old Madam choosing Wulang and his wife is their blessing." Mrs. Pei said calmly, "Forget it, let it be, I understand."

Her tone was calm, but her face was quite unpleasant.

Sending the wrong gift and then taking it back?

This is clearly disregarding her, the mother-in-law.

Mrs. Pei grew increasingly disgusted with Pei Shenyan’s wife.

Another wife of the Pei Family stared at the faces of Eldest Young Madam Pei and Second Young Madam Pei, asking, "Big Sister, Second Sister, why do you look so displeased? Are you suffering from heatstroke?"

The two were about to speak, but knowing Li Yuwen was someone who couldn’t be provoked, they saw a mockery in their sister-in-laws’ eyes and swallowed back the news they were going to share.

Eldest Young Madam Pei worried Second Young Madam Pei might spill the beans and tugged on her sleeve. She smiled faintly at her sister-in-laws, "Yes, it really is a bit of heatstroke."

"Ah, me too, I’m feeling a bit dizzy." Second Young Madam Pei pressed her forehead.

Mrs. Pei, annoyed by Pei Shenyan’s village wife’s antics, waved her hand at them, "If you are not feeling well, then go back."

"Yes, Mother." The two wished to leave promptly, responding in unison, they departed.

The other wives were also dismissed by Mrs. Pei.

Only Pei Jingxiu remained here to accompany Mrs. Pei.

Pei Jingxiu started complaining again about Pei Shenyan’s wife, "Mother is the legitimate mother, yet Fifth Brother’s wife gave gifts meant for an aunt, not even to Mother, does she have any manners?"

Mrs. Pei sneered, "Did you not hear your sister-in-laws? Aunt Xiang is a close sister of Wulang’s aunt, of course Wulang remembers her kindness. Wulang remembers Aunt Xiang, why wouldn’t his wife follow suit?"

"Getting friendly with a concubine, does that village girl want to become a concubine?" Pei Jingxiu sneered.

Mrs. Pei looked at her and didn’t say a word.

Concubine?

A village girl from Zhen An Prefecture indeed is only fit to be a concubine.

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Pei Shenyan and Li Yuwen left only after having lunch at Old Madam Pei’s place.

In her years in the Capital, Li Yuwen虽然 was well-known, but not many actually knew her.

Among Pei Family’s young mistresses, only Eldest Young Madam and Second Young Madam recognized her, not even Pei Family’s young masters knew her.

The two had some grudges with Li Yuwen, which is why they recognized each other.

As for Pei Family’s young masters, due to their low official positions, they hardly had any chance to meet the always arrogant Li Yuwen.

Previously when in the Capital, Li Yuwen would only attend parties hosted by families she valued highly; even at palace banquets, if someone she disliked was nearby or the banquet was boring, she might leave the palace.

Consequently, her tyrannical and arrogant temper became more widely spread, even exaggerated, though in truth, few were actually at odds with her.

Li Yuwen and Pei Shenyan followed the old nanny from Old Madam Pei’s side to the mansion gate to board the carriage.

Just as they were about to get in, Mr. Pei returned from outside.

Pei Shenyan did not like Pei Family members, but respected Old Madam Pei, hence maintained a superficial cordial relationship with Pei Family.

He greeted Mr. Pei with a cupped hand, calling "Brother," then pulled Li Yuwen’s hand to board the carriage.

Li Yuwen did not even glance at Mr. Pei, lifting her skirt and stepping onto the footstool by the carriage door.

She reached out to lift the curtain, just about to sit inside, when she heard Mr. Pei laughing behind her, "Fifth Brother, is this Fifth Brother’s sister-in-law? You are leaving without introducing her first?"

"Yu Wen, this is Brother." Pei Shenyan had no choice but to tug Li Yuwen’s hand, glancing at Mr. Pei as he spoke.

Li Yuwen turned her head, seeing a pair of eyes that were sizing her up with a frivolous look.

That gaze seemed eager to strip her clothes.

The anger within Li Yuwen surged, seeking trouble?

Such a degenerate son, calling him brother? Dream on!

Li Yuwen cast him a cold glance, then climbed into the carriage and let the curtain fall down.

Pei Shenyan, unaware of her anger, said to Mr. Pei, "Lady is feeling a bit ill, Brother, we’ll be heading back first."

"Fifth Brother, as Fifth Brother’s wife is new to the Capital, I’ve yet to properly greet her. How about tomorrow we gather at Tianshun Restaurant?" Mr. Pei glanced at the carriage, smilingly asked Pei Shenyan.

Pei Shenyan stood outside the carriage, asking Li Yuwen through the curtain, "Yu Wen?"

"Then it’s better to accept graciously. Husband, let’s go." From inside the carriage, Li Yuwen replied softly.

Thinking of Li Yuwen’s figure earlier, imaging that alluring face, listening to this voice, Mr. Pei felt his whole body almost numb with excitement.

"It’s decided then, Fifth Brother, tomorrow afternoon at 3 PM sharp, I’ll come to your residence to pick you up." Mr. Pei joyfully waved to Pei Shenyan and returned to the mansion.

Pei Shenyan boarded the carriage, looked up only to see Li Yuwen with a murderous expression glaring at him.

Pei Shenyan blinked, "Yu Wen? What did I do wrong?"

Li Yuwen gritted her teeth, glanced at Pei Mansion’s main gate, sneered, "These people deserve a beating, I’m in a bad mood."

Pei Shenyan sincerely apologized, "Sorry, Yu Wen, for making you uncomfortable, let’s try not to come here in the future."

Li Yuwen recalled her parents’ advice before leaving, suppressed her anger, "No, we should come when necessary."

Pei Shenyan failed to understand, "But, if someone has upset you, why trouble yourself?"

Li Yuwen glanced at him, smiled, "I never bear it quietly. If someone spoils my mood, I make sure they are forever unpleasant."

Pei Shenyan felt a chill down his spine, "Yu Wen..."

Seeing him suddenly nervous, Li Yuwen laughed, hugging him tightly, "Rest assured, I’m not talking about you, you’re my husband, why would I target you?"

She gave Pei Shenyan a fierce kiss.

Pei Shenyan was stirred by her, his heart in disarray.

"Yu Wen, stop it!" Pei Shenyan whispered, glancing at the carriage driver Pei Ji ahead, he pressed Li Yuwen down, fearing she might cause a commotion.

His poor health in the past left him unsure how long he’d live, so he delayed consummating the marriage with Li Yuwen. Later, after undergoing treatment, he was suddenly brought to the Capital by Pei Family, the consummation was postponed yet again.

Now that they lived together, Li Yuwen hinted at the matter.

Pei Shenyan valued rituals, insisting it must be on a propitious day.

He consulted the almanac, the next auspicious day was the day after tomorrow.

"The day after tomorrow." Pei Shenyan wrapped his arm around her slender waist, whispering, "The day after tomorrow is a good day."

Li Yuwen was taken aback by his words, "What good day?"

"For getting married."

Li Yuwen, "..."

Pei Shenyan thought she didn’t hear clearly, repeating, "That day is suitable for consummation, I’ll prepare a new bed, we..."

Li Yuwen’s face blushed instantly, redder than her dress.

"Talking about the day after tomorrow now?" Li Yuwen pushed Pei Shenyan away, sat upright, and seriously arranged her sleeves, "You go by the almanac, I go by my mood."

Pei Shenyan was shocked, "Yu Wen, your mood bad that day?"