Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 128 Lei'er, you've worked hard

Hualei couldn't help but shudder. If she let herself live this kind of life, she would probably die of depression sooner or later. If Xiaoyuan could really pass the imperial examination and become an official, could she stay single for the rest of her life? Then she would have money and free time, and she could live the way she wanted. If she wanted, she could also go out and travel to see different scenery in the world, which would be nice. If one day she could no longer live, she would die, and Xiaoyuan would bury her.

"You are right. There is no perfect person in this world. We are looking for the person who suits us best." Madam Pei sighed and said, "I live and live, and I feel worse. I can't help but be confused by a few words from others."

He patted Hualei's hand gently and continued, "Two days ago, a maid working in the front yard met Nanny Chen in the yard and talked to Nanny Chen about Zhenzhu's marriage. She said that a sister she knew was a seamstress in Pingyang Marquis's mansion and that Jiang Yunqi's mother was not an easy person to get along with. She was very sharp and had a lot of tricks in her way of doing things.

You know, Pearl herself is carefree and heartless. I'm worried that Pearl will be manipulated after she gets married."

Hua Lei looked at Old Madam Pei and said nothing.

"Girl Hua, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't be hesitant. It just makes people anxious." Old Madam Pei rolled her eyes at Hua Lei and smiled.

Hua Lei touched her face, feeling a little embarrassed. Mrs. Pei's eyes were like searchlights. She could see through everything she had in her mind. She really couldn't hide anything.

So he asked carefully, "What kind of person is this old woman usually? Is she trustworthy in what she does and says? Is there any hidden secret? Normally, few of the old women and maids should know about the marriage proposal between Zhenzhu and the Pingyang Marquis's Mansion. When did she meet Nanny Chen and tell her about this?"

After a pause, he continued, "Grandma Pei, last time my clansmen came to cause trouble, you reminded me not to make a big fuss, fearing that my fellow bookstore colleagues would add fuel to the fire. Could someone have done something similar in this case?"

Old Madam Pei was stunned. She had never thought of this.

"Madame Chen, check carefully tomorrow and don't alert anyone. Come back as soon as you have any news."

"Yes, madam, I'll go down and make some arrangements now." Nanny Chen, who was standing nearby, turned around and went downstairs.

"Lei'er, don't tell anyone what you said here just now, including Zhenzhu, okay?" Old Madam Pei cared for Hua Lei.

"Yes, Grandma Pei, I understand." Hua Lei nodded.

Madam Pei hugged Hualei lovingly. "Lei'er, are you tired?"

"No, Grandma Pei, although I walked a lot today, it was still much more comfortable than working on the farm normally, so don't you feel tired?" Hua Lei smiled, gently hugged Grandma Pei's waist and leaned on her.

Madam Pei touched Hua Lei's black hair and said in a much lighter tone, "Silly girl, I want to ask you why you were crying at the gate of the Imperial College this morning? Are you very tired? Are you thinking about Grandpa Hua?"

Hualei blushed and said, "Grandma Pei, how do you know..."

"Butler Pei came back and said that you cried with joy when you saw Xiaoyuan was admitted. Did you really cry with joy?" Old Madam Pei looked at Hua Lei's face and asked.

"Well, half and half. In the last few days before my grandfather passed away, as long as he was conscious, he kept holding my hand and told me to take good care of myself, take good care of Xiaoyuan, and live well. If possible, don't give up the opportunity for Xiaoyuan to continue his studies. If it really doesn't work, raise Xiaoyuan first and then make plans. So when I saw Xiaoyuan was admitted, I was a little out of control for a moment." Hua Lei's tone became lighter and her eyes were red again.

Madam Pei hugged Hualei tightly, patted her on the back, and said softly, "Lei'er, you did a good job. You have worked hard."

“Grandma Pei…” Hua Lei’s eyes became hot and she hugged Grandma Pei tightly.

After a long time, Mrs. Pei asked the maid to bring water for washing her face. "Take your time, everything will be fine. You have bought a shop and a farm now, so it will be no problem to support yourselves. I think Xiaoyuan is also sensible and strong-willed. It would be even better if he can succeed in the imperial examination in the future. You should relax now and don't take everything to heart. You see, you have lost weight recently." Mrs. Pei touched Hualei's face.

"No way, Grandma Pei, I look thin because my body has been getting thinner recently and I eat a lot. Look, my complexion is also very good, it's all rosy and there's flesh on my face, you can pinch it." Hua Lei pinched the flesh on her cheeks and moved in front of Grandma Pei.

"You child," Old Madam Pei couldn't help but smile, and rescued Hua Lei's cheek from her own hands. She looked at Hua Lei's complexion carefully. Indeed, it was much better than when she first came to the Marquis' Mansion last year. There was some flesh on her face, and her complexion was much better. Her whole body was much taller, so she looked a little slender.

At this time, she was wearing a loose egg-blue dress, standing there, fresh and beautiful, graceful and elegant. When the breeze blew, the loose dress on her body floated slightly, swaying gracefully, ethereal and elegant. Even Mrs. Pei, who had seen too many beauties, couldn't take her eyes away.

Mrs. Pei thought of the slightly red tips of Rong Jin's ears when he talked about flower buds just now, and her heart couldn't help but move slightly.

An old man and a young man sat there, chatting about various topics. After a while, Rong Jin came over with Xiao Yuan and Rong Jue, followed by a group of children from the Marquis' Mansion, talking and laughing. The ladies and daughters of the other rooms came over one after another. Finally, Han Qingge accompanied Madam Han to Songhe Hall. Madam Pei told the maids to serve the meal.

Because Rong Jue and Xiao Yuan were admitted to the Imperial College, some people sincerely praised them during the meal. Some people just casually congratulated them. Hua Lei just smiled and didn't care much. Zhenzhu sat next to Hua Lei, and the two of them occasionally whispered a few words, and soon the meal was over. The ladies of several rooms took their daughters back to their own courtyards, and Zhenzhu was also called away by Madam Han.

"Rong Jue, Xiao Yuan, you should go back too. Go to bed early these days. You will officially report to the Imperial College to attend school at the end of the month. Go and see what you need to prepare. If necessary, prepare it as soon as possible in these few days." Old Madam Pei instructed Rong Jue and Xiao Yuan.

"Okay." Rong Jue stood up and pulled Xiao Yuan to go out. Xiao Yuan looked at Hua Lei and Rong Jin who was sitting next to him without moving, and followed him out reluctantly.

Hua Lei also stood up and said goodbye to Madam Pei.

"Jin'er, please send Lei'er back to Qihuayuan." Old Madam Pei glanced at Rong Jin and gave the order directly.

"Yes, grandmother."