The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family-Chapter 1216 - 281: Great Joy to Celebrate_3

Xie Yi’s heart raced with alarm, her body shaking uncontrollably. She refused to believe Qing Ju’s words—that she was sent by Pei Qin and Mo Heng! Surely, they were only there to watch her, to scheme against her!

Qing Ju couldn’t care less about scheming against her. Indeed, she was there to watch over Xie Yi but also genuinely to save her life!

The group of young ladies came up with other plans, rushing to the Manufacturing Bureau to wait for Pei Qin, surrounding her as soon as she left the office. Handing over a stack of papers, they said, "General Pei! These are all the ideas and methods we’ve collected! You must take a close look! We can’t let that ungrateful, spiteful wretch get away with her schemes!"

Looking at the stack of papers, Pei Qin thanked them with a trembling heart.

Xiao Yong came by with lunch, asking, "What are all these?"

"All of these are brilliant strategies to dispose of the concubines and illegitimate children!" Pei Qin clicked her tongue, "Indeed, indeed!"

"Indeed what?" Xiao Yong laid out the meal and gestured for her to wash her hands and eat.

"The deadliest weapon is a woman’s heart!" Pei Qin nodded.

Xiao Yong laughed and took a look. Indeed, each page contained different strategies that, despite their subtle wording, were meant to eliminate the targets completely. Flipping further, he saw a brief note not detailing a strategy but inviting Pei Qin to meet outside the city. His gaze sharpened at once.

"If women set their minds to it, they have countless ways to make you question your existence!" Pei Qin said as she washed her hands and joined him for the meal.

Xiao Yong, still smiling, set it aside. "Do you want to take a look, Sister Qin?"

"Of course! Otherwise, I won’t be able to keep up with the latest trends when chatting with them! It’s like reading a novel, and it even helps to relieve stress!" Pei Qin picked up her chopsticks, eating and reading at the same time.

Xiao Yong snatched it back from her. "Eat first."

Pei Qin finished her meal quickly, not waiting for him to finish, she satiated herself, and then picked up the stack of strategies to peruse while digesting.

Reaching the enclosed invitation, she raised her eyebrows. Who was behind instructing Xie Yi? She didn’t need someone to tell her! No matter who it was, she’d be ready with a trap, to bury anyone who comes along! Those who deserved death would always meet their end!

The invitation soon landed in Mo Heng’s hands.

Feng Wei took some men to investigate. At the agreed-upon location outside the city, no one appeared, but Lady Mo was seen leaving the city to offer incense at a temple.

Mo Heng pinched the reply letter, pondering for quite some time.

"Master?" Feng Wei called to him.

"I have a task for you," Mo Heng said as he wrote a brief note and handed it to him.

After reading it, Feng Wei acknowledged the instructions and went out to arrange the matter.

Pei Qin didn’t show up for the meeting, leaving Lady Mo furious. "She didn’t come out. Doesn’t she want to know who’s behind Xie Yi? Is she so confident she can outmaneuver them?"

"Sister Han! She’s different. With her temperament, this method won’t work," Wei Shu shook her head.

"What’s workable or not. A person who’s about to die can’t bear any more sons, so she should make space already!" Lady Mo huffed angrily, resolved to intercept Pei Qin herself. Luo Zhen was demoted to the borders to serve as a mere soldier, surely the doing of that wretch Pei Qin!

Pei Qin, on her monthly period, was ordered by Mo Heng to rest at home. With him and Xiao Yong looking after the Manufacturing Bureau, nothing would go wrong.

These past few days, Xixi had been somewhat moody. Now that she was at home, it was a good time for her to spend more time with her daughter, and also to teach Jiujiu and Xiao Chonghua.

Pei Wendong, Chang Yonglin, and Fang Fu had also arrived at the day of the palace examination. The three came fully prepared, entering the palace to take part in the exam.

Many students who had not left the capital were also waiting for the results of the palace exam, eager to see what sort of real achievements Pei Wendong and Chang Yonglin could secure!

Princess Anping also awaited news at home. "If Pei Wendong proves himself to be mediocre, it will be even more of a joke when Xi Yun marries over!"

"Merit cannot be merely spoken of. As long as he has genuine talent and learning, he will eventually rise to success," Prince An Ping was not worried. His only concern was whether the two had good feelings for each other.

"Just the other day, there was that incident. Even with real talent and learning, that surely had an impact!" The marriage was already arranged, and Princess Anping strongly hoped that Pei Wendong would be successful, so her daughter’s marriage wouldn’t be so hard!

The guard came running back, brimming with joy. "He’s made it! He’s made it! Sir Junma was appointed as the top scholar in the hall!"

"Really made it?!" Princess Anping stood up excitedly.

"It’s true! Appointed as the top scholar in the hall! The news came from the palace itself! The Crown Prince sent the word of cheer!" The guard nodded with a smile.

"Reward them!" Prince An Ping instructed with a smile.

Princess Anping, thrilled at first, then grew displeased, "Appointed as the top scholar, but if he truly owes it to Pei Qin, it will just be another round of gossip and troubles!" freeωebnovēl.c૦m