Chapter 976 - 221: Self-Awareness
Pei Qin glanced at her stance, knowing that Xie Yi had arrived with a displeased expression, and Pei Qian was already fuming with anger. She could be scolded to the point of utter humiliation and wanting to die, so she reminded her, "The two have already been intimate; you can confront her, but don’t take it as far as to cost a life."
"Even if they have been intimate, one cannot marry such a woman into the family! How can you, the elder sister, agree to such a matrimonial arrangement!?" Pei Qian couldn’t help but blame her.
Pei Qin raised an eyebrow, "Pei Wendong said he likes her and has decided to marry her. Just because you disapprove doesn’t mean you can prevent him from marrying her. The couple is willing, what more do you have to say?"
Pei Qian choked on her words, and angrily retorted, "Should we also marry someone like Xie Yi who harbors ill intentions!? Just because they’ve been intimate, she dreams of climbing up the social ladder!? To put it nicely, she’s the daughter of a county official, but to put it bluntly, they are currently worth nothing at all! She simply wants to marry into our family based on their intimacy, wishful thinking! Call her over to me!"
"Watch your tone, don’t upset someone into seeking death," Pei Qin said. After finishing, she did not stop Pei Qian further but turned to peel sunflower seeds instead.
"That kind of insincere and fortune-seeking girl wouldn’t think of seeking death!" Pei Qian huffed and sat waiting for Xie Yi to come.
Upon hearing that Pei Qian wanted to see her, Xie Yi tidied up a bit and hurried over. Even though Pei Wendong hadn’t said much about his third sister’s temperament, from her recent remarks and demeanor, Xie Yi could guess that she must not be easy to get along with. She came over respectfully and gave a very polite curtsey.
Pei Qian scrutinized her from head to toe, noticing her oval face with a pointed chin and delicate small eyes brimming with gentleness like autumn water, her demeanor tender and composed, exuding an aura of scholarship. Pei Qian scoffed in disdain, "I hadn’t noticed before—I thought you were a maid from our house. Ms. Xie certainly has the air of an educated lady; do you plan to stay with us indefinitely?"