The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family

Pei Yuan also felt somewhat uncomfortable, having long decided on the betrothal but delaying it time and again. It was clear that they were waiting for Wendong to pass the imperial examination and gain official recognition, which would indeed be more impressive. However, this deliberate and expectant behavior and attitude made her uncomfortable.

Second Madam Zheng beat around the bush asking about Pei Qin’s health, speaking sweet nothings to try to get close.

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Old Lady Zheng also put on the demeanor of an elder caring for the younger.

Seeing that they were not here to discuss the betrothal matter, Pei Qin had no interest in keeping company with the Zheng family members any longer, "Old Lady Zheng doesn’t come by often, so it’s best if Ms. Xie and Young Master Xie keep her company and have a good chat! I’ve just arrived, and nothing at home has been arranged properly yet, so I must be excused!"

Seeing her impatience, Old Lady Zheng, who had also been to grand residences where she wasn’t treated generously, chuckled in agreement, telling her to go attend to her business while they would talk to Xie Yi.

As soon as Pei Qin and Pei Yuan, accompanied by their maidservants, left, Second Madam Zheng stared at Xie Yi, "What did I tell you before? To get Mo Heng settled while she wasn’t around. Now she’s back, and with the way she carries herself, she clearly doesn’t think highly of us. All she’s good for is making money and marrying a good husband! She comes from much humbler origins than you!"

Xie Yi was also annoyed, "I’ve said it before, I won’t be a concubine! Auntie, there’s no need to bring this up again!"

"I’m only thinking of your well-being, and you’re not appreciating it!? Why didn’t you refuse when you insisted on only marrying Pei Wendong before? Now you’re saying this!" Second Madam Zheng was also quite frustrated.

Old Lady Zheng looked at Xie Yi, "You say you won’t be a concubine, do you want to be the principal wife? But with that other in place, who was appointed by the late emperor, she won’t be divorced, and now that her health is improving, becoming the principal wife is impossible for the time being. You’ll just have to endure!"