The concubine doesn't fall in love, but crazy critics insist on holding her responsible

Chapter 9 Use
Pei Shizhi's words did not calm the resentment in Princess Jianning's heart because of his private meeting with Xie Yiwan, nor did she make the matter clear.

If this matter were brought to the surface, Xie Yiwan would have to give an explanation as to whether he should stay or abandon her.

"It doesn't matter if we haven't met her in person. Yaoyao has always been like this, casual and free-spirited. Don't take it to heart. She is not bad at all. She is well-behaved. It won't be too late to train her when she enters the palace in the future."

When Pei Shizhi heard this, he became irritated and showed disgust.

Princess Jianning said again: "The hairpin will be around the end of spring, and your marriage to her will also be put on the agenda after that. I am civilized in the folk customs. As the marriage is approaching, you and her should also cultivate more feelings. You have some time off at the end of the year, so you can see her more often."

Pei Shizhi resisted with all his heart. He hated Lin Zhiyu very much. Her face was unique, but she was illiterate in writing and calligraphy. She was a vulgar person who could not play chess, calligraphy or painting.

What did he talk about when he met her?Is it possible for one person to hold a money bag and count coins?

Ever since the marriage was finalized, I don't know how many people have been talking about him behind his back, either sympathetically or teasingly... but they didn't dare to say it openly due to his status.

He is not a mediocre person who only cares about his face and covets beauty!

Not to mention that he now has a sweetheart, who is as good at calligraphy as he is and is well-known in the capital. He is a wonderful person who has the same interests and interests as him, and can soothe the depression in his heart as easily as a flower that can explain words.

He wanted to refuse but still welcomed her, sometimes shyly, sometimes boldly... He was so drunk that he didn't know what year it was today.

Princess Jianning didn't know that Pei Shizhi's thoughts were drifting back to the intimate relationship between him and Xie Yiwan just now. The beauty's clothes were half-undressed, her cheeks were flushed, and she was moaning in a low voice, she couldn't stop.

"Concubine, remember that you are free on the sixth day of the lunar month, right? If not, on that day, concubine will send you a post to Pingxihou Mansion. You can go to Huixian Tower to buy a banquet and give this hairpin to Yao Yao.”

As soon as the words came out, the grandmother who had been waiting for a long time came over with an exquisite gift box and presented it to Pei Shizhi.

"Just say that you carefully selected this hairpin. By the way, explain the reason why you left today. Don't let her feel alienated. Mother and concubine can see that Yaoyao has you in her heart."

Whenever he sees Pei Shizhi, Lin Zhiyu's eyes always follow him shyly, and he hesitates to speak. Anyone with a discerning eye can see Lin Zhiyu's affection for Pei Shizhi.

"The sixth day of the lunar month?!" Pei Shizhi was surprised when he heard this.

How could he have an appointment with Awan on the [-]th?
Princess Jianning was surprised by Pei Shizhi's reaction. Then she thought of something and said in a bad tone: "To make such a fuss, could it be that you made an appointment with someone else that day?"

"My mother, I don't remember that there are any important official matters entrusted to you in the court recently, so it's not like you can't spare even half a day."

Pei Shizhi said, "No, no, there is really nothing important on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. It's just that my son was busy with trivial matters the year before and finally had some free time. I wanted to take this opportunity to have a good rest at home and accompany you by the way."

She knows her son better than her mother, and Princess Jianning sees through it without saying anything.

"It's best this way. I can tell you that Yao Yao is the daughter-in-law of my Prince Jianning's Palace. No one else but her can even think of entering my Prince's Palace first!"

Pei Shizhi lowered his head and said nothing, his face flashed in front of him with gratitude and grievance lingering on the verge of tears. His heart rolled with pity, and he could hardly control the frank words that came out of his mouth.

He really doesn't want to marry Lin Zhiyu!
Princess Jianning took in Pei Shizhi's expression, closed her eyes, and said sternly: "Do you know how long your father has been planning to help you ascend the throne, and how much effort it took to earn this marriage for you? Even Pei Qingji——"

When she mentioned the secret matter, Princess Jianning stopped herself in time, "You will inherit the throne in the future, so bear with it for a while, and wait until you ascend to a high position. What kind of woman do you want!"

"Lin Ye is the hero who overthrew the previous dynasty and conquered the world for your majesty. Now he is responsible for the safety of the Western Region. He is the most important minister that your majesty relies on. No one in the court can surpass him in his glory and momentum!"

"Lin Songyi is currently guarding the green lantern of the ancient temple, with a low reputation and an uncertain future in marriage. As long as you marry Lin Zhiyu, you will be his most valued son-in-law in the future!"

"So why worry about a great cause being difficult to achieve? Military power, wealth! None of this is within your grasp!"

"Don't think that Lin Zhiyu's cowardice is a bad thing. Only in this way can you control it better. You don't want to spend all your time fighting with the person next to you after you get married, and even lose your bed to sleep peacefully, right?"

Pei Shizhi was noncommittal.

Marrying Lin Zhiyu is indeed a shortcut.

But Pei Shizhi had a high self-esteem. He believed that he was not a reckless man and had no other ability except relying on women.

Princess Jianning also came from a young age and understood how much Pei Shizhi valued love at this age.

She changed her stern attitude and comforted her: "Son, how could I not know what you are thinking, my mother?"

Pei Shizhi's heart tightened, but he heard Princess Jianning sigh: "The eldest girl of the Xie family is indeed very good, and my mother also admires her, but it's a pity...her father Xie Yingxiao has a false reputation, and his status in the court is insignificant. It will not help you succeed." No benefit."

"If you want to achieve great things, you must first be patient and bear with your grievances. You and the eldest girl of the Xie family should do the same. Everyone says that the eldest daughter of the Xie family understands righteousness. If she really loves you, she will understand your hardships and silently support you behind the scenes. You, give me advice."

"After all, they are all yours, why rush?"

But Pei Shizhi didn't want Xie Yiwan to silently support him behind his back. He wanted Xie Yiwan to stand by his side uprightly.

Xie Yiwan has countless admirers in the capital. Ever since she was born, marriage seekers have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain. However, she only favored him and gave him her heart. How could he let him down?
But he had to be tied to Lin Zhiyu!
Pei Shizhi was distraught. He finally got rid of Lin Songyi's crazy woman who brutally killed him, and another upstart came. Did he owe the Lin family in his previous life?Seeing that Pei Shizhi still refused to let go, Princess Jianning took a deep breath and said coldly: "My son, there is no dynasty or generation without three thousand beauties in the harem. Even if you marry Lin Zhiyu, it will not prevent you from having other women in your heart. Even if you want to help that person to a lower position, it’s still not repayable.”

"Lin Zhiyu has never been difficult to solve. The premise is that - you can ascend to a high position and have the power to do whatever you want."

In the days after reaching the summit, Princess Jianning counted Pei Shizhi countless times.

Throne, power... No one wants to be the most noble person in the world.

Pei Shizhi slowly calmed down, nodded and said, "My son understands that he will not let Lin Zhiyu fall into the hands of others."

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It snowed in the New Year for three days in a row.

It wasn't until the fourth day of the Lunar New Year that the sky changed from gloomy to warm sunshine.

At this time, Xie Yiwan still didn't know that her private meeting with Pei Shizhi had gone to waste, and she was still full of expectations and calculations.

In the early morning, Lin Zhiyu went to Mrs. Xie's Guiyuan Residence to pay her respects as usual.

When Xie Yiwan arrived, Lin Zhiyu nodded and said hello.

Lin Zhiyu wore a simple and elegant pink dress today, and a string of wooden beads on her wrist appeared and disappeared as she walked.

Her long black hair was held up by a white jade hairpin, and she changed from her usual rude and wild dress. She did not look like a businesswoman who had lived in the backyard for a long time and had no knowledge. She looked like she had been raised in an ancient temple with great aura since she was a child, receiving the light of the Buddha. Warm and nourishing, with a light smoke fragrance, natural and beautiful.

When Madam Xie saw Lin Zhiyu dressed like this, a gloomy expression quickly flashed across her face. Xie Yiwan was also a little stunned for a moment, clutching the handkerchief in her hand very tightly.

After serving tea, seeing Lin Zhiyu standing still, Xie Yiwan immediately stepped forward, took her hand and looked left and right.

"Sister Zhiyu's complexion has improved a lot recently. Her face is rosy and her cheeks are rounder. It makes people feel happy when they look at her. I just don't know...sister, why are you suddenly dressed like this today? You are quite sober."

After escaping from the bandits' den in Qiji Mountain, Lin Zhiyu has been staying at home. On New Year's Eve, she suddenly changed her clothes. At that time, Xie Yiwan felt that something was wrong. However, there were so many people talking that day that she did not find a chance to ask. .

She was actually dressed like this today, her beauty magnified several times out of thin air, and Xie Yiwan could no longer hold back her doubts.

Lin Zhiyu seemed to be nervous for a moment, grabbing her skirt, "Don't I look good like this now?"

"How is that possible? Sister Zhiyu has a good appearance. She looks good no matter how she dresses up. It's just that my sister has a pretty face. She should wear brighter colors like before to match you better."

Lin Zhiyu breathed a sigh of relief, but still didn't dare to look up, her cheeks turned red with embarrassment, "I learned this recently from Chunlan who was next to Aunt Song. It's quite novel, so I've been dressing up like this."

"Besides, next month is my great-grandmother's birthday. I thought that if the color was too strong, it might interfere with my great-grandmother's good fortune. It would be better to keep it simple."

Mrs. Xie, like Xie Yiwan, did not want to see Lin Zhiyu take advantage of her appearance. Xie Yiwan always liked to dress elegantly, and it was the same today. Now when she accidentally compared herself with Lin Zhiyu, she was made to look vulgar. A little.

Mrs. Xie held back her breath and pretended to be kind: "It doesn't matter, my great-grandmother is old and doesn't have to pay so much attention. You and Awan can just dress up as you like. You juniors can be as comfortable as you like. Great-grandmother is watching. Comfort, this is the greatest blessing."

Lin Zhiyu nodded in agreement.

Xie Yiwan held Lin Zhiyu's arm and asked, "Are you still coughing at night?"

Lin Zhiyu shook his head, "I don't cough anymore. Thank you to my second sister for the tonic. It's very useful."

Seeing that Lin Zhiyu still spoke timidly and timidly, Xie Yiwan felt a little calmer.

"You and I, sisters, there is no need to say thank you. As long as those herbs are useful to my sister, it is not in vain that they survived the wind and rain on the cliff."

Due to Song's instructions, Xie Yiwan had recently racked her brains and sent many things to Lin Zhiyu, and she reluctantly gave up her love. She really spent a lot of money for the sisterhood she said.

"Counting the days, my sister will almost finish the medicine she has on hand. I will send someone to send some over later. Your body is already weak and you have suffered a lot in the winter. You should take good care of yourself."

Lin Zhiyu waved her hand quickly, "Second sister, you don't have to spend money, I'm already in good health..."

Mrs. Xie interrupted, "She gave it to you and kept it. As a sister, she is older than you, so she should take more care of you."

Xie Yiwan nodded in agreement, and Lin Zhiyu had no choice but to agree, but knew that things were not that simple.

Being so generous all of a sudden must have another agenda.

As expected, after some pleasantries, Xie Yiwan revealed her fox tail.

(End of this chapter)