Pei Qingyu frowned at the mention of the hunting competition.
My grandfather took this matter very seriously, even to the point of concealing the true condition of his body.
"If we...can't get into the top five this year, our Pei family will be kicked out of the list of the top five aristocratic families." Pei Zhongtian sighed lightly, with unconcealed worry in his eyes.
The hunting competition is held every four years, and young children from all the major families in Lanling City will participate and compete in the same field.
To put it bluntly, the hunting competition is a ranking competition for major families.
The Pei family has gradually declined over the years. The last time they failed to break into the top five, they barely finished sixth.
If they still cannot get a good ranking this year, according to the rules, the Pei family's status will be replaced by other aristocratic families.
The Pei family has been struggling to support itself. If they can't even keep this position, life in Lanling will be even more difficult in the future.
Many people feel that the Pei family is destined to lose this time.
The last time the hunting competition was held, Pei Qingyu did not participate, and the Pei family suffered a disastrous defeat.
Even though we have him this time, relying on him alone is still far from enough.
On the contrary, in addition to those who are also members of the five major aristocratic families, there are several remaining families who are also eyeing them covetously.
And the strength of their younger generation cannot be underestimated.
Pei Qingyu squeezed Pei Zhongtian's hand and pursed her lips:
"Grandpa, don't worry, Qingyu will do his best to keep his ranking."
He actually has no feelings for the Pei family, but his grandfather has sacrificed too much for him over the years.
In my grandfather's heart, what he cared about most was the reputation and glory of the Pei family.
So even if it's just for his grandfather, he will work hard.
Pei Zhongtian looked relieved, but there was a bit of guilt in his eyes.
"You have always been sensible... In fact, the Pei family has not been generous to you in these years, but... if you don't participate, there will really be no hope for this year..."
He knew that Pei Qingyu actually had no sense of belonging to the Pei family. If it weren't for him, Pei Qingyu might not even participate in the hunting competition.
Lanling is full of geniuses, and Pei Qingyu is indeed the best among them, but the others are not bad either.
Now, he puts all the burden on Pei Qingyu alone, which is unfair to Pei Qingyu.
But he had no choice.
He couldn't just watch the Pei family decline.
"If, if I am still healthy, how could the Pei family fall into such a situation...cough, cough..."
Pei Qingyu helped him calm down and shook his head:
"Don't blame yourself, you have done enough for the Pei family."
Even now, he doesn't even care about his own physical safety.
Pei Zhongtian's cough gradually became quieter, he closed his eyes, and his face was full of tiredness.
Pei Qingyu stood up and said, "Grandpa, take a good rest and I won't disturb you."
…
Uncle Yang sent Pei Qingyu out.
It wasn't until the door was closed behind him that Pei Qingyu turned around and looked over there again.
Uncle Yang whispered:
"Third Young Master, don't put too much pressure on yourself."
Pei Qingyu nodded:
"I understand, please go back. There is still half a month before the hunting competition. During this period, my grandfather... I'll leave it to you."
Uncle Yang lowered his head and said, "It's all within our scope, please don't worry."
Pei Qingyu turned and left.
…
"The man is gone."
Ye Xiyue said.
He probably stayed there for a while and found nothing could be seen, so he went back.
Emperor Shitian looked in another direction:
"Pei Qingyu is coming soon."
Ye Xiyue followed his gaze and didn't notice any movement, but she knew what he said was true.
