Chapter 416: Completely Breaking Away from Old Pei’s House (3)_1
Pei Lizheng couldn’t help feeling fortunate that he had chosen to stand by Pei Qin’s side. She had managed to secure an award that seemed unattainable and fiercely slapped Old Pei’s House in the face. Initially, it seemed like they couldn’t compete with Lady Chen and Pei Zongli, who had the backing of a wealthy family. But Pei Qin already had their Achilles’ heel in her grasp – the matter of the concubine being promoted to legitimate wife. Pei Zongli couldn’t possibly marry Lady Fang and not divorce her only to marry another; Lady Chen would simply be the concubine elevated to legitimate wife. And now, without the Fang family’s consent, Lady Chen technically didn’t lose much, but her two sons would only be considered illegitimate.
In the countryside, such matters might be trivial, but for wealthy aristocratic families, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children is crucial; a concubine and her children are seen as half-servants.
Even though Old Pei’s House could use filial piety to assert pressure, Pei Qin was not bound by conventional norms, being wild and unruly, with power backing her up. Even when the Qian family tried underhanded moves in secret, appealing to the Sir Magistrate, Pei Qin easily neutralized their efforts without any trouble. Even the Magistrate called her by name, utterly unconcerned – the Qian family is likely no match for Pei Qin!
"After beating them up, I really feel damn refreshed!" Pei Qin comfortably sat in her house, poured herself a cup of tea, and shouted for Pei Yuan to cook braised pork and kill a chicken.
"Boss! Would you like me to rub your shoulders and massage your back?" Shen Songming approached with a mischievous smile.
"You can help rub my hand – it’s still feeling a bit itchy," Pei Qin laughed.
Shen Songming withdrew resentfully, regretting he had asked; he should have just gone ahead and done it—getting used to it after doing it presumptuously.
From before the New Year to after, Pei Qin finally vented some of her pent-up frustration. She had a hearty meal, lounged back in her chair, legs crossed at the knees, and waited for the people from Old Pei’s House to arrive.