Chapter 185 - 41 Reaction (4)
"First, the mistress of the Pei family personally invited us, and the banquet location is said to be the most prestigious Jade Bamboo Pavilion. What significant event has Brother Lin done to warrant such exceptional treatment from the Pei family?" Zhu Lingshan’s mind was filled with endless doubt and astonishment.
"Sister Zhu, please come in quickly, be careful of catching a chill."
Madam Pei spoke with concern as she approached and invited the group inside.
Zhu Lingshan finally mustered the courage to step into the pavilion. Although she didn’t understand the Pei family’s intentions, having Brother Lin around eased her nervousness somewhat.
Upon entering the pavilion, Lin Yuan had yet to arrive, and Madam Pei continuously engaged her in small talk while they waited.
"Brother, truly... why not inform me in advance? Did he break through some limit in alchemy and can now refine second-tier pills? But even so, would that lead the Pei family to treat him like this?" Zhu Lingshan was internally restless.
Madam Pei’s subservient attitude made her feel as though she were sitting on pins and needles, filled with anxiety.
Madam Pei, as the mistress of the Pei family, managed the family’s affairs with great authority and had seen countless people. She could tell that Zhu Lingshan was extremely uneasy. But how could she not be?
Never before had she lowered her stance to such a degree, yet she had no choice. Although this Sister Zhu was unaware, her future would be nothing short of prestigious as Lin Yuan’s concubine.
If she showed the slightest disrespect now, and Zhu Lingshan recalled this treatment later, it would spell disaster for the Pei family.
Now was the time for both sides to readjust to their positions. Zhu Lingshan would become lofty, and Madam Pei could only play the role of a submissive supporter.