Chapter Nine, No Discussion on Being Deceived

This beast should have been chopped up and fed to the dogs back then, so that today I would not have to endure her outrageous insults

In addition to Sikong Mingye's arrival, it was utterly unexpected for the Emperor that Eunuch Cao, who was by his side, also came

She is not a fool, how could she leave the Pei family so easily? I estimate that she would be killed before she even took two steps

Pei Wen'an was too late to get angry, watching the uninvited guests, his face changing from pale to flushed.

He was stabbed, and in his rage, he became incoherent, his anger burning fiercely, disregarding the fact that his beloved daughter was still in Pei Qianqian's hands. He immediately shouted at the housekeeper behind him, "Come on, capture this ungrateful beast!"

Aside from the maid's terrified cries for help, none of the nearby servants dared to step forward, fearing that Pei Qianqian would truly resort to violence

With his personal order, the attendants present did not dare to delay and quickly gathered around Pei Qianqian

Ah—this kick is so heavy, I don't even know how much it weighs. Pei Rongxin let out a tragic scream and then tilted her head, fainting.

Pei Qianqian did not give her a chance to retort at all, and forcefully pressed her knee against her spine, "If you say one more word, I will strangle you immediately. If you don't believe me, feel free to try!"

Just as the servants were retreating in obedience to the orders, someone outside the courtyard suddenly shouted, "The King of Nan Ying has arrived!"

He is an outsider and should not interfere in the family matters of others, but the current situation is too surprising and intriguing

Pei Qianqian also glared at her defiantly, "Who do you think is interested?"

Pei Qianqian squinted her eyes and scanned the surroundings for the approaching servants, "All of you step back, do not block the way like dogs!"

Pei Rongxin could clearly feel the tightening grip around her neck, making her breathing uncomfortable. Her stunningly beautiful face turned pale and ashen, even more frightening than the fierce expression of Pei Qianqian behind her

Sikong Mingye stood with his hands behind his back, and even the blazing sun could not conceal the heavy aura emanating from beneath his black robe. His cold gaze, like ice emitting smoke, swept over everything around him, finally resting on the trembling figure begging for mercy.

"All of you get lost, or I will strangle her immediately!" Pei Qianqian threatened fiercely.

Pei Wen'an's face turned ashen, and without any hesitation, he spoke, "Alright!"

This delicate and tender call, mixed with a sense of grievance, left everyone present dumbfounded. Her fragility and timidity were vividly displayed, and her leaping motion resembled that of a small child searching for their parents, evoking an involuntary sense of discomfort in those who witnessed it

Thinking of this, she became even more ruthless towards Pei Rongxin, continuously using her knees and feet to push and kick her, making Pei Rongxin scream like a slaughtered pig

Sikong Mingye's cold, thin lips curled into a smile as he looked at Pei Wen'an as if watching a joke, "Pei Xiang, if you are unwilling to treat her kindly, there is no need to slander her. Just based on her appearance, can she really harm anyone?"

"Xin'er!" Hearing the news, Ye Minru, who had come with Pei Wen'an, couldn't help but exclaim. Watching her daughter being brutally beaten to the point of collapse, she angrily pointed at Pei Qianqian, "Pei Qianqian, are you trying to rebel? Let go at once!"

This demand is likely seen as a joke among those in the Pei residence. Who would regard this low-born illegitimate daughter as a person?

Pei Rongxin was captured, kneeling on one foot on the ground. Not only was her posture ungraceful, but her arms were also restrained behind her by Pei Qianqian. For someone as lofty and delicate as her, how could she endure such humiliation?

Upon hearing this, Pei Wen'an and Ye Minru's expressions became even more unpleasant

Pei Wen'an stiffly forced a smile and said, "Master Cao, I apologize for the embarrassment. These are merely trivial household matters, and you need not concern yourself with them"

If she could truly sever ties with the Pei family, it would be something she could only wish for. It would be best if Sikong Mingye could cancel the marriage on account of her being cast out by her maternal family, then she would be a truly free person

Pei Wen'an pointed at her, the veins on his forehead, neck, and the back of his hands bulging with agitation. He, who had always been respected, had never endured such humiliation, especially from his own daughter. "You, you unfilial beast, how could you... how could you... how could you insult your own father like this..."

Pei Qianqian tightened her grip on Pei Rongxin even more, and in front of their husband and wife, she kicked Pei Rongxin hard in the back again

Not yet coming over

Look at her pitiful little appearance, which is truly heart-wrenching, yet Lord Cao was astonished by what she said, "You will be expelled from the Pei family?"

Pei Wen'an was so agitated that he wanted to step forward, but Ye Minru pulled him back, her angry expression tinged with fear for her daughter. "Pei Qianqian, what exactly do you intend to do? Do you not realize that your actions will undoubtedly lead to a disastrous outcome"

He does not believe that a woman can survive without the support of her family! If that were truly the case, her mother would not have begged him to keep this child before she died.

Pei Qianqian kicked her in the backside, "You shameless person? I think you are the one who resembles a shameless person! So shameless that you are almost not human anymore!"

It was the curious Grand Eunuch Cao, holding a whisk, who spoke first, "I have seen the Prime Minister and the Madam. May I ask, Prime Minister, what has happened?"

Pei Qianqian was momentarily taken aback, then pushed the kidnapped Pei Rongxin out of her hands. Before anyone could react, she lunged onto the severely beaten Pei Qianyun, dramatically pleading for mercy, "Don't hit me... I beg you to spare me..."

Pei Rongxin let out a painful cry of "Ah"

Looking at Sikong Mingye's cold face and the astonished expression of Eunuch Cao, he and Ye Minru remained frozen in place, forgetting even the customary greetings.

Although Pei Qianqian had no intention of killing anyone, she also had no plans to back down. To dare to treat Pei Rongxin this way, she was truly reckless. Whether one calls her impulsive or says she does not consider the consequences, even if she does not act violently today, others will not let her off the hook.

Pei Wen'an's face was dark with anger, and his authoritative gaze burned with fierce rage. "You wretched thing, do you dare to utter such treasonous words? You have truly been a waste of my efforts to raise you!"

Pei Wen'an was both angry and resentful, "You scoundrel, you injured your elder sister and even threatened to sever ties with the Pei family. How dare you now play the victim?"

In the future, she can roam freely in the vast skies and seas, and that will be her greatest dream upon arriving in this other world

Even Qi Feng and Leng Ling, who were behind Si Kong Ming Ye, could not help but exchange glances, both feeling an urge to shake off the goosebumps.

His curiosity was suddenly piqued, wondering what kind of excitement there would be. Seeing that it was still early, he decided to join in.

Pei Wen'an's complexion fluctuated between pale and ashen, as if he were on the verge of spitting out a mouthful of old blood

The servants all displayed expressions of anger

Cough, cough, cough... Looking at the couple nestled together, Grandfather Cao felt somewhat awkward. Considering that the two were already betrothed and that this future Princess of Nanying had also been frightened, he had no other thoughts. He could only continue to curiously point at the two fainted Miss Peis on the ground and ask, "Sir, what exactly happened?"

If it weren't for the knowledge that he came here for her, Pei Qianqian would not dare to be so bold as to approach him. Since Leng Ling did not come with her, she knew she would definitely seek help. There was no other way; she was currently that important to Sikong Mingye.

The servant working in the distance, upon witnessing this scene, cried out in alarm, "Come quickly, someone save the young lady!"

Sikong Mingye's body stiffened, his icy black eyes deep and unfathomable. The small woman in front of him, not even reaching his shoulder, resembled a frightened little rabbit, clinging tightly to his body, allowing him to distinctly feel the warmth radiating from her two slender arms

Seeing that she was still unwilling to let go, Pei Wen'an coldly and mercilessly shouted, "Beast, still not letting go?"

At this point, she still dares to intimidate herself. Pei Qianqian sneered, her eyes filled with disdain as she looked at them. "Pei Wen'an, I, Pei Qianqian, refuse to be the lamb to be slaughtered by the Pei family any longer. If you do not want me to take any extreme actions, you must immediately publicly declare that from now on, I, Pei Qianqian, am no longer your daughter, and I have no further ties or connections with the Pei family. From now on, our lives and deaths are unrelated!"

Xin'er! Pei Wen'an and Ye Minru exclaimed simultaneously

The two male servants stood frozen in shock and fear, not daring to approach further

Especially the hands around her neck made her beautiful face pale and distorted, her beautiful eyes filled with rage, "Pei Qianqian, you wretched woman, you dare to hurt me, I will never let you go!"

Looking at her daughter who had fainted, Ye Minru pointed at her angrily and said, "You heartless creature, the Pei family has raised you for many years, only to have raised a white-eyed wolf! Now that the master has agreed to your demands, why don't you release my Xin'er and get lost quickly!"

Rather than living in frustration, it is better to cast everything aside and fight to the death. It is best to make it known throughout the city, to let the world see how hypocritical, ugly, insidious, and cruel the people raised in the esteemed Prime Minister's residence truly are

Pei Wen'an coldly shouted, "Everyone step back, let her go!"

Pei Qianqian could not help but curse, "Pah! Who cares about your support? Even beggars outside live better than I do! Pei Wen'an, don't think too highly of yourself; apart from being a philanderer who leaves his seed everywhere, you are nothing but a scoundrel. Talk about supporting me? You really have no shame. Don't you realize what your true intentions are? Should I write a book about my years in the Pei family and spread it around, so the world can see just how hypocritical you, the supposedly untouchable Prime Minister, really are?"

"Your Highness—" Pei Qianqian obediently leaped towards him

This home originally felt not a trace of warmth, which is why it met its end so decisively. She, a person from the twenty-first century, felt no emotions whatsoever

Faced with their angry faces, wishing she could skin herself alive, Pei Qianqian sneered, "So what if I rebel? Even a rabbit will bite when it is cornered. Moreover, being born into your Pei family is worse than being a pig or a dog. Am I not allowed to retaliate?"

Pei Qianqian seemed to be afraid of his fierce appearance as she buried her head into Sikong Mingye's chest, muffled sobs escaping her lips as she pleaded, "Your Highness... I beg you to stand up for me... How could I possibly say something to sever ties with the Pei family... Let alone harm my elder sister..."

Pei Wen'an came to his senses and was about to speak when suddenly Pei Qianqian squatted on the ground, holding her head and crying loudly, "Don't hit me... Don't hit me... I did nothing wrong with Sixth Sister..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Qianqian suddenly turned around, pointing at him with a grievance and said to Sikong Mingye, "Your Highness, my father and my aunt want to expel me from the Pei family... Wuwuwu..."

As a lowly illegitimate daughter, she does not care about her reputation; it is up to that cunning old man Pei Wen'an whether he has any shame left

I never expected to witness such a scene

It is quite a coincidence that he was just carrying out the Emperor's decree to deliver a message to the South Ying Prince's residence, and was about to return to the palace when he heard that something had happened at the Prime Minister's residence. The South Ying Prince, who has always been reluctant to show himself, not only left his residence but also inquired along the way whether he would like to go and see the commotion.

Stop! Suddenly, a roar of anger echoed.