Chapter 1140 - 260: The Death of Qian Wanxiu _3
People have their preferences and aversions: it’s only because Pei Qin made significant contributions that she escaped public condemnation.
But soon, everyone in Capital Jingcheng knew that Pei Qin’s biological mother had an affair with her uncle, eldest uncle Jian Shen, while her husband was still alive, and Pei Qin’s three younger siblings were all borne by Jian Shen.
Although the decree regarding Jian Shen was issued by the previous emperor, there were hardly any families in Jingcheng who followed this practice; even in families without heirs, adoption was generally preferred.
The fact that Pei Qin and her siblings were born from this relationship was ultimately dishonorable.
Some even contested that Wendong’s examination success relied on his family’s power rather than genuine ability, questioning if he cheated during the examinations. Being born from Jian Shen, he was claimed to be unqualified to participate in the examinations since one must list their biological parents’ names in the registry.
As soon as Pei Qin arrived, she faced such a situation. After Lady Fang passed away, Pei Qin taught the three Radishes not to care about their origins—they must only focus on living well in the future!
Yet, who could really ignore such backgrounds?
Wendong cared deeply; he clenched his teeth every time he had to write down his parents’ names during the examinations.