Chapter 8, Qianqian makes her move

Regarding the death of Bai Lingshan, Pei Rongxin initially cursed her for not adhering to the virtues of a wife, but gradually, after calming down, she found herself unable to comprehend certain aspects.

Both of them are deep in thought, increasingly feeling that the matter is not as simple as it seems

What if Bai Lingshan is truly wronged

Ah

This is the first time I have experienced such days of confinement, not stepping out of the front door or the back door. The first couple of days were bearable, but as the days went on, I became increasingly agitated. These days of being cooped up in the room all day are comparable to facing the wall in self-reflection. To be honest, I am not as happy as the birds in the trees

The maid continued, "Did you not instruct me a few days ago to keep a close watch on Pei Qianqian? I have sent someone to secretly monitor her, but I do not know what is happening; each time the person sent has not returned..."

Her excessively pale face bore no expression and not a hint of warmth, Pei Qianqian pressed her lips together and turned to run outside

Bai Lingshan was neither neglected nor wronged in the Pei family, and she truly could not understand the reason for betraying her elder brother

Thinking of this, Pei Rongxin found it hard to sit still, pacing back and forth in the room, becoming increasingly agitated the more she contemplated it.

Pei Qianqian put down her chopsticks and looked at her seriously, "Is something wrong again?"

Pei Rongxin cast her a sidelong glance and said, "If you have something to say, just say it plainly"

The person sent to monitor Pei Qianqian has mysteriously disappeared, which is certainly related to that maid named Leng Ling. Previously, Bai Lingshan had conspired with her in the garden to deal with Pei Qianqian, and immediately after, such a scandal occurred

Pei Qianyun secretly went to find Pei Qianqian on the night she returned home ... ? ... Wasn't that the day she was discussing matters with Bai Lingshan in the garden?

Pei Rongxin expressed some impatience, "Speak!"

Pei Qianqian sneered, "I neither called out names nor surnames; even if I were to scold, it would only be scolding beasts. Sister, please do not take it personally."

The maid pressed her lips together and said, "However, just a few days ago... on the very night when Pei Qianqian returned, I heard from Yu'er in the water room that she saw the sixth young lady secretly go to find Pei Qianqian."

The Bai family came to retrieve the body of Bai Lingshan on the same day. Since she had 'committed adultery', she naturally did not qualify to enter the Pei family ancestral hall. Moreover, the Bai family was in the wrong, and since Bai Lingshan had died from colliding with a beam, they did not dare to voice a single complaint.

Leng Ling stood beside her, remaining silent.

Pei Rongxin was puzzled, "She is merely a maid from the Southern Ying Wangfu, what is the issue?"

She can disregard Pei Qianyun's well-being, but the nature of human relationships is truly something that outsiders cannot comprehend. She can be indifferent and ruthless towards those who bully her, but can she really turn a blind eye to those who are helpful to her

While eating the meal prepared by Leng Ling at noon, she casually asked, "Leng Ling, why is there no activity from the people in the front yard?"

The maid then said, "Replying to the young lady, Pei Qianqian is fine, but this servant feels that the person beside her, named Leng Ling, has some issues"

Upon arriving at Pei Rongxin's Joyful Garden, the maidservant, after announcing Pei Qianqian's arrival, led her inside

Pei Rongxin's eyes were nearly popping out as she pointed at her in shock and disbelief, asking, "How do you know martial arts?"

At the moment Pei Rongxin let out a sharp scream, Pei Qianqian had already twisted her arm behind her back and fiercely grasped her throat with her other hand, shouting at the two male servants, "If you dare to take a step forward, I will strangle her immediately"

In her previous life, she had studied martial arts and also worked part-time as a martial arts coach for elementary school students. With the agility of this body, she was certainly capable of fighting

Pei Rongxin's beautiful eyes overflowed with a fierce expression as she lifted her foot to walk out of the boudoir. However, after taking two steps, she suddenly stopped, turned her cold face back, and asked, "Is there anything else unusual? Is there anyone in the residence approaching Pei Qianqian?"

Is there really no connection among these?

Pei Qianqian stood firm, hands on her hips, and coldly laughed at her, "Pei Rongxin, I know you won't let me off today, and just so, I also don't want to let you off. You have bullied me for many years, so how about we have a fight today?"

Upon her probing, Leng Ling finally replied, "Miss Pei, it is not a significant matter, it is merely that the sixth young lady of the Pei family has been locked up by Pei Rongxin"

It was initially thought that once the maid captured Pei Qianqian, she would be able to teach her a severe lesson, but what happened next left Pei Rongxin utterly astonished, as her exquisitely beautiful face instantly contorted.

The residence was unusually quiet. Pei Qianqian had originally prepared herself to wait for someone to come and pick a fight, but to her surprise, many days had passed, and not even a dog had come.

Pei Qianqian was taken aback and said, "Pei Qianyun has been locked up by Pei Rongxin? Why?" Could it be that Pei Rongxin has changed her ways, no longer bullying her, but instead targeting others?

Leng Ling looked at her with a cold expression as she ran out. Moments later, she also left, but instead of following Pei Qianqian, she quietly departed from the Prime Minister's residence

It is also to blame that the elder brother was too excited at the time; upon seeing Fu An appear naked in Bai Lingshan's room, he acted impulsively and killed him, resulting in no witnesses to the subsequent events

Leng Ling observed her expression, which was complex and somewhat incomprehensible. Since she cared about Pei Qianyun, why did she address her by her name directly

I no longer wish to be troubled by the matters concerning Bai Lingshan. She suddenly asked the maid, "Yun'er, what movements has that wretched Pei Qianqian made recently? Have we sent someone to keep an eye on her?"

It cannot be such a coincidence; just as they were discussing how to deal with Pei Qianqian, her sister-in-law Bai Lingshan encountered an incident. Moreover, those sent to monitor Pei Qianqian have inexplicably gone missing. All of this is certainly not a coincidence

Miss Pei, you should remain here at ease. She still refused to say much. The prince's order only instructed her to protect her, without mentioning the need to protect others

"Miss, are you still troubled by the matter of the young mistress?" Seeing her restless and anxious, the maid could not help but express her concern

Pei Rongxin was elegantly seated on the beautiful couch under the tree, sipping tea. She slightly turned her head to look at Pei Qianqian, her delicate face adorned with a faint smile, yet her gaze was filled with disdain. "You have arrived, huh?"

The maid lowered her head and said timidly, "Miss, it is not that I intend to conceal anything, but I have noticed that you, along with the master and madam, have not been in good spirits lately, which is why I did not dare to speak up."

Mother said this little beast has changed; I haven't had the chance to deal with her lately, and unexpectedly, she has indeed undergone a significant change in temperament, daring to come to her territory and insult others

Pei Rongxin came to her senses and angrily shouted at the two male servants holding sticks, "Quickly, kill her!"

The maid who led her in deliberately announced loudly, "Miss, Miss Qianqian has arrived"

His elder brother treats Bai Lingshan quite well. Even though his brother has several concubines, he still favors Bai Lingshan the most. Moreover, their parents also have great trust in Bai Lingshan, and they even privately discussed that in a few years, they would let Bai Lingshan take charge of the household.

"That wretched Pei Qianyun must be the one who leaked the information!" Pei Rongxin's eyes were fierce and sharp.

The two maids intended to capture Pei Qianqian, but with a kick of her left foot, she flipped in mid-air and kicked again. In just two or three moves, she surprisingly knocked both maids to the ground.

In the past, Pei Qianqian was timid and weak, yet she harbored a certain stubbornness within. She secretly hoarded some scattered martial arts manuals, and although her skills were not refined, her physique became more supple than that of an average person

For several consecutive days, the grand Prime Minister's residence seemed to be shrouded in dark clouds. Although Pei Qianqian had not ventured out much, she could still sense the unusual currents of air in this secluded courtyard.

Bai Lingshan is truly dead, and the servant named Fu An was also killed by Pei Yao

Pei Qianqian glared at her with disdain, "All I know is that harming one's own kin is worse than being a beast"

Pei Rongxin's expression darkened. Did Pei Qianyun go to find Pei Qianqian

Looking at the scene in the courtyard, Pei Qianqian realized that what Leng Ling meant by 'locking up Pei Qianyun' was merely to ease her mind. At this moment, Pei Qianyun was being held down on the ground by a maid, while two male servants wielding wooden sticks had already beaten her to the point of severe injury, leaving her unconscious.

Miss, you seem to be in a bad mood. Would you like me to accompany you for a walk outside

"Miss, what is the matter with you?" the maid asked cautiously

The maid suddenly frowned, as if she had something to say

Sigh! Pei Rongxin could only sigh, unable to utter a single unnecessary word. Now that the person is dead, what does it matter if there was any injustice? Moreover, these are merely her speculations. She is well aware that, given the circumstances, even if she suspects that Bai Lingshan was framed, her father, mother, and elder brother may not necessarily be willing to listen. They are the ones who have been most deeply hurt by such a disgraceful incident

Pei Qianqian's hands, placed by her side, involuntarily clenched into fists, her chest slightly heaving with anger. However, not understanding the reason, she had to muster her limited rationality to ask, "Eldest sister, what has Sixth sister done to deserve such punishment?"

Pei Rongxin's柳眉 was tightly knotted, and she only felt a severe throbbing pain in her temples

Could there be any hidden agendas in this matter

She knows that Leng Ling has some skills, able to quietly bring men to Bai Lingshan's bed, which is something that cannot be accomplished without a certain level of ability. Moreover, she is aware that Leng Ling has been secretly observing the situation in the front yard, all in order to ensure that her place remains tranquil

And those people are only concerned with avoiding the spotlight, so how could they have the mind to come here to her

How truly tiresome it is to be alive

When such an incident occurred, the noble masters of the Pei family were as if they had developed festering sores on their faces, staying shut indoors all day, unable to face anyone. Pei Qianqian also understood that with such a scandal happening in the prestigious Prime Minister's residence, they truly had no place to show their faces.

And as she was about to finish her sentence, Pei Rongxin's expression changed, "Why didn't you mention this earlier?"

Regarding the matter of time travel, she cannot tell anyone... As for martial arts... To be honest, she really has to thank her original self

Most importantly, it is Fu An, who is having an affair with Bai Lingshan. This person is short in stature and unattractive. Given Bai Lingshan's pride, even if she were to act out of character, it would be impossible for her to be interested in someone like Fu An.

Pei Qianqian had lost her appetite and stood up to inquire, "Leng Ling, you know why, don't you? Is it related to me? I won't concern myself with the others in the Pei family, but Pei Qianyun has shown me some kindness. If she truly suffers because of me at the hands of that dead woman Pei Rongxin, I would feel quite guilty about it.

The maid pondered for a moment, frowned, and replied, "In response to the young lady, no one has approached them recently, it is just..."

Watching her blood-stained backside, this scene nearly pierced Pei Qianqian's eyes. Pei Qianyun's biological mother still serves as a concubine in the household, yet Pei Rongxin is so ruthless, which shows just how cruel her heart is, far beyond mere recklessness.

Pei Rongxin's beautiful eyes glinted with venom as she directly shouted at the maid beside her, "What are you still standing there for? Why don't you slap me!"

"No, I cannot." Pei Rongxin shook her head. With such an incident occurring at home, she truly felt embarrassed to go out, even within her own house. She feared that people outside would point fingers at her behind her back... After all, it was her close relationship with Bai Lingshan that led to this situation.

As she thought of something, anger surged in her beautiful eyes, and her complexion grew even more unpleasant

Cold Ling lowered her gaze, "Miss Pei, I advise you not to pay attention to these matters."

Upon hearing this, Pei Qianqian did not back down and quickly rushed towards her with several strides

Pei Rongxin smiled charmingly, "You don't know? Then what brings you here?"

As soon as she spoke, Pei Rongxin's expression changed immediately, her delicate fingers pointing at her, "How dare you! You actually dare to insult me?"