The next morning, in Ding'an Hall.

Pei Ning walked up to Taijun Pei as usual, knelt down and saluted and said, "Bless me, ancestors."

With a kind smile on his face, Taijun Pei nodded and said, "Good boy, get up quickly."

After Peining stood up, he saluted Pei Rong and Li who were sitting next to him, and then saluted Pei Yun who was standing on the other side.

Taijun Pei sat on the high platform, ordered Pei Yun and Pei Ning to sit down, and couldn't help but sigh.

Everyone knew the reason for this sigh.

From the early winter of the third year of Kaiping, when Pei Rong was imprisoned and the Li family was banned, two full years have passed. In the past two years, Ding'an Hall has seemed extremely deserted. For three consecutive New Years, Pei Taijun and his grandchildren have stayed vigil.

Close family friends and old friends also moved around less. After all, everyone knew that His Majesty hated Pei Rong, so that the dignified palace became deserted.

After the victory in the Western Region, Pei Cheng's achievements were reported back to Kyoto. Although it was not as dazzling as Pei Yue, it was enough to make the nobles close to Dingguo Mansion smile. In addition, Pei Yun had a good reputation in the Hanlin Academy, so

Most of the courtiers did not openly oppose Kaiping Emperor's decision to pardon Pei Rong.

Pei Taijun felt as if he had had a nightmare for two years. Now looking at the scene of his descendants reunited, he felt that the nightmare had finally awakened.

Thinking of this, she looked at Peining with a smile and said, "Girl Ning, grandma wants to tell you something happy today."

Pei Ning's face was slightly startled, and then he lowered his head unnaturally.

Since last autumn, Pei Yun had hinted to her several times that she already knew what this so-called happy event was.

From the bottom of her heart, she naturally did not want to be the princess of Lao Shizi. Perhaps in the eyes of the world, it was a very noble and prominent status, but she grew up in this palace and had no shortage of fine clothes and food. She

I have heard too much about the private affairs of wealthy families, and I am full of resistance to a place like the palace, let alone marrying the eldest prince who has a grudge against his third brother.

But she is already nineteen years old this year. She is not a little girl by any means and will always get married.

What's more, through Pei Yun's various hints, she has understood her family's current situation, and perhaps only marrying the eldest prince can save the Pei family's decline.

Even though she didn't want to, it seemed like everyone wanted her to nod.

Pei Taijun looked at Li, who forced out a smile and said: "Ning'er, the imperial concubine likes you very much. She specially ordered the palace eunuch to send a message and asked me to take you to Zhongcui Palace to meet you. This is huge.

It's a happy event. A daughter's family would never be lucky enough to go to a place like that. Don't let your mother-in-law's love go down."

Pei Taijun just felt tired. Why didn't he realize that this daughter-in-law was so stupid in the past? These words were very arrogant and lacked the magnanimity and style of a mistress of the Duke's house. When outsiders heard this, they would only laugh at Pei Rong for marrying a mud-legged man.

Pei Rong's face was also a little confused. Although he had been imprisoned in Shanglin Prison for the past two years, his temperament had become very weird, but his mind was still clear when he was normal. He couldn't help but cough twice to interrupt Li's words. See

Xiang Peining said: "Everyone present today is my own family. Some words are inappropriate.

It must be hidden and tucked away. The eldest prince’s princess disappeared last year, so logically there must be another marriage, but it was delayed due to the war in the Western Territory. Now that the Western Territory has won a victory and the situation in the court is stable, this matter will not be delayed any longer.

, Yun'er should have told you, what exactly do you think?"

Pei Ning clenched her white fingers nervously, not knowing how to answer.

Pei Rong just thought she was shy and continued: "This dynasty has always been very relaxed about the selection of the prince's concubine. Whether it is a merchant's family or a civil and military official, as long as he is of pure origin and has a good character, he can be selected. The imperial concubine was selected as early as the year of

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Your Majesty has already approved the selection of a concubine for the eldest prince. Previously, I asked my family members to go into the palace to find out more about you. The concubine is very satisfied with you. But you are the daughter of the Pei family after all, and you will definitely not force this matter.

Nod your head."

Peining bit her lip gently and still didn't answer.

Upon seeing this, Pei Yun persuaded: "Sister, Your Majesty likes the eldest prince very much. This should be known to both the government and the public. Moreover, she is still the princess, which does not insult your status. No one can say what will happen in the future, but

You will definitely not be wronged after you get married. Now our Pei family has leaks from all sides..."

Pei Rong frowned and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? It is a man's job to shine on the lintel. Do you want to exchange your eldest sister's lifelong happiness? If she is not willing, no one can force her, otherwise this will not be a happy event but a disaster!

"

Li said in a panic: "Ning'er, look, your father's hair has turned white. He is not yet forty years old. If Your Majesty continues to put pressure on the Pei family, how can your father and I stay in Kyoto?"

Do you want to stand on your own? Even if you don't think about us, you should think about yourself. If you miss this opportunity, where can you find a better husband in the future? What's more, you are already nineteen years old, and you are in a small family.

She’s an old girl.”

Seeing Pei Ning's face turning pale, Taijun Pei frowned and scolded: "Okay! The more you talk about it, the less likely it is. Girl Ning, don't bear any burden. The rise and fall of the family cannot rest entirely on the shoulders of a girl like you.

This is so unfair to you. If you don't want to, just tell grandma, and no one can force you to nod."

Pei Ning laughed sadly in his heart, stood up slowly and said, "Everything is arranged by my grandmother and parents."

"Okay, okay, let your mother take you to the palace for a walk, so that the imperial concubine can feel at ease." Pei Taijun said with a smile, and then said to Li: "I still have a few old things there, I will give them to you later.

Wen Yu will be sent to you, take it with you when you enter the palace, don't let the noble concubine underestimate our Pei family."

Mrs. Li quickly stood up and responded.

Pei Ning didn't know how he returned to Qingfeng Garden, as though their noisy voices were still echoing in his ears.

Liangyan held her arm and pursed her lips tightly along the way.

After returning to the boudoir, there was no one else around, so Liangyan said angrily: "Miss, the old lady usually loves you so much, but today she is helping the old lady speak. Can't she see that the young lady doesn't want to enter the palace at all?"

Pei Ning shook his head and said sadly: "Don't talk nonsense."

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Pei family is now nothing more than a glamorous empty frame. The golden light created by two generations of princes on the battlefield continues to dim with the passage of time. In addition, Pei Rong's misbehavior makes the emperor feel disgusted.

The most powerful family in China has long existed in name only. If you want Pei Cheng and Pei Yun to have a smooth future, then bowing to the Tian family and repairing their relationship is the only option.

Pei Ning knew why Taijun Pei did this. She did love her very much. This was not a lie. However, compared with the lintel of the Pei family and the future of her two grandchildren, a granddaughter who was destined to get married was not that important.

The world is like this, and she has no room to refuse.

Those words in Ding'an Hall seemed to calm her heart, but in fact they were just calming their own hearts.

Liangyan's eyes welled up with tears, and he clenched his sleeves and said: "Miss, the old lady has never thought about it for you. The eldest prince is not a good person. I heard that the previous princess did not commit suicide, but was forced to death by him! Just because of the princess's death. A family member committed a crime and offended His Majesty. The eldest prince was afraid that His Majesty would be displeased, so... just..."

Peining suddenly raised his head and stared at her, and said in a rare cold voice: "Stop talking!"

I didn't dare to say any more kind words, so I could only sob.

Pei Ning smiled bitterly. In fact, she knew these things better than the girl next to her, because Shen Danmo once told her that the two of them just talked about it as a secret. She never thought that one day she would face such a person. ?

Liangyan said sadly: "If the third young master was here, he would definitely stop him! By the way, miss, we can go find -"

Pei Ning suddenly held her wrist with force, his expression was extremely solemn, and his eyes were a little sad and pleading: "Don't alarm the third brother, do you hear me? It took a lot of effort for him to get into the situation he is in now. No matter what, he can't put it in his hands anymore." He’s involved, you hear?”

"Yes, miss."
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