Chapter 625 Rushing to the Imperial College (5)_1
One was Bao Xiang, and the other was another household she was quite satisfied with before; both were considered passable matches by Lady Yu. Bao Xiang was to be a stepmother, but fortunately, he had no sons. That household, upon hearing of Pei Zongli’s official position, had called off the marriage proposal, but once they saw her son had passed the imperial examination and gone to the Imperial College, they once again sent word wishing to become in-laws, which made her quite uncomfortable.
So when she noticed Grandma Li behaving unusually, Lady Yu paid extra attention. She then saw her staring at Pei Qian, couldn’t help but frown, and quietly asked Pei Qin, "What does the Li family mean? Is Grandma Li now eyeing Qianqian?" They’re pulling at their Fang Fang at one end, and still harboring thoughts for Pei Qian at the other, trying to stick their oar in her son’s marriage matters!?
Pei Qin also looked towards Grandma Li, following her gaze towards Pei Qian, and narrowed her eyes slightly.
Feeling observed, Grandma Li was startled and her heart skipped a beat. Glancing at Pei Qin and Lady Yu’s expressions, she suppressed her fear and pretended she was just looking at Jiujiu. In her heart, however, she knew that their chances of marrying Pei Qian were slim and would not only offend the Fang family but also make Pei Qin look down upon them.
Yet Bao Xiang wanted to give it a try.
For Jiujiu’s first birthday, the entire Fang family came, including Fang Fang. Seeing her from the moment she arrived, she hadn’t stopped eating, from pastries to dry fruits and seeds, amassing a body full of fat, to the point where her chin was almost drooping. Thinking of lying in the same bed with such a fat woman, Bao Xiang felt he couldn’t bear it. Even if he took a risk to fight for Pei Qian, he would never want to marry this fat woman!
During this period, Pei Qian rarely went out, spending most days at home, playing with Jiujiu when not busy, teaching her to speak and walk. Jiujiu was very responsive to her younger aunt and managed to grab a Gold Ingot.
"Jiujiu is amazing!" Pei Qian laughed, praising Jiujiu as she watched her.